Travel and Outdoors

Polk County plans to reconstruct the boardwalk over the lake and add a stoplight at a busy intersection near Southeastern University.
From places to stay to things to do, here are three developments we’re watching at Legoland Florida in Winter Haven.
Here are a few of our recommendations for some of the best spots in Lakeland to bring your work laptop. Pretty sure they’ll beat that corner office view.
Find out what to do and where to stay in one of the next destinations Avelo Airlines will fly to from Lakeland.
City officials gave the greenlight to several new parking lot changes. The biggest? Parking will soon no longer be free.
Get your feet wet with these seven water recreation destinations — all within two hours of Swan City.
Learn where these brightly colored trumpet trees come from, when they blossom, and how to take care of one in your own backyard.
Lakeland’s iconic bird mascot gets an annual visitor in the form of Canadian pelicans.
Strawberries, citrus, and sunflowers await at these U-pick spots where you’ll harvest your own bounty.
Hit the road and head to Mount Dora — we’re sharing all the details about what to do and eat, plus where to stay.
Lakeland might not have made the list for 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists — but that doesn’t mean we can’t get in on the fun.
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Short answer: quite a bit. Get the quick updates you need to know about Polk County’s burn ban, water shortage, and an alternative supply project grant.
Dive into how nearly a century and a half of history is kept alive with historical markers around town.
Celebrate Lakeland Community Theatre and the Lakeland Symphony Orchestra, which have reached 40 and 60 years in the local arts scene, respectively.
Jonathan Mott has qualified for three Olympic trials, coached hundreds of local runners, and competed all over the world. Here’s how you can follow in his fast footsteps.
Does your neighborhood go all out with decorations? Do you set up a drive-thru lights experience? Add it to our map of holiday decoration destinations.
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