Travel and Outdoors

Polk County plans to reconstruct the boardwalk over the lake and add a stoplight at a busy intersection near Southeastern University.
Find out what to do and where to stay in one of the top new destinations Avelo Airlines will fly to from Lakeland.
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Check out some of the year’s cheapest flights leaving our nearby airports.
Lakeland’s hottest day on record was June 4, 1985 when Swan City hit 105°.
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Based on research out of Polk State College, Polk County could be the perfect spot for the fan-favorite gas station franchise — but do our readers agree?
Find out what to do and where to stay in one of the next destinations Avelo Airlines will fly to from Lakeland.
With the help of the Save America’s Treasures grant, Bok Tower Gardens is planning to undergo a multimillion-dollar restoration project — here’s how you can help.
Florida Thunderstorm Season runs from May 25 to Oct. 10 in West Central Florida. You don’t have to stay inside when rainy days come — keep exploring Lakeland with these indoor activities.
As summer draws to a close, here are the events we wouldn’t miss around Lakeland.
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Take a look inside the Ludd M. Spivey House, formerly home to Florida Southern College’s president who made a historic impact on the campus.
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The Lakeland Margarita Society hosts the Margarita Ball every November to raise money to provide Christmas gifts for local children.
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When times are tough, Lakelanders join together to help neighbors in need. Here’s how you can help local food banks and food distribution programs through donations and volunteer work.
Help the Community Redevelopment Agency update the plans for its three core areas by sharing your feedback.
Be a tourist in your own town. Get out and try these 11 fantastic tours of Lakeland and beyond to learn something new.
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Does your neighborhood go all out with decorations? Is it known as the street for full-size candy bars? Add it to our map of trick-or-treat destinations.