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Culture
Pamper your pet at these Lakeland spots
We’re paws-itive you’ll find a new park, pet supply store, or groomer to take care of your four-legged friends.
April 15, 2024 03:19 PM
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Connor Jacobson
A group of friends sit on a picnic mat enjoying Best Buds products together.
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3 game-changing benefits of cannabis edibles + flower
Explore a wide selection of gummies and other products during Best Buds’ 4/20 sale.
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Your new head spa spot
Skin Thermea offers a fresh approach to self-care with unique, natural treatments for your hair + skin.
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the front of Watson Clinic's new orthopaedic clinic in winter haven
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Watson Clinic to open new orthopaedic clinic this month
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Three people judge archery results at the Polk Senior Games. They stand around a large target pointing at the arrows around the bullseye.
Sports
Bowl, dance, run, and volunteer: How to get involved with the Polk Senior Games
The Polk Senior Games will draw 2,000 competitors and 700 volunteers. Learn how you can compete, help, or cheer at this year’s events.
February 5, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
A silhouetted runner on Lake Hollingsworth at sunset
City
Lakeland earns a Runner Friendly Community designation
See how Lakeland’s running trails and local support earned made it a Runner Friendly Community for the next five years.
February 5, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
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10 local ways to show some love this February
Explore local, healthy ways to show yourself, others, and your heart some love this Valentine’s Day and American Heart Month.
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A group of people sit on yoga mats doing a yoga practice in Hollis Garden in Lakeland, FL
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6 Lakeland New Year’s resolutions to try
New year, new goals. Explore 6 local activities to try in the new year.
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Wellness
We’re launching something new…
December 18, 2023
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Staff
A rendering of the living space at Welcome Canary, including a living room and kitchen
Real Estate
Welcome Canary: Lakeland’s new wellness-focused apartment complex
The apartment is slated to open in January 2024, offering health and wellness amenities for residents in west Lakeland.
December 15, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
A string of Christmas lights with a large lit display in the background
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5 common holiday injuries and how to treat them locally
Avoid being your neighborhood’s Clark Griswold this season.
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A wide shot of the Crenshaw Canopy Walk at Bonnet Springs Park.
Culture
Walking trends in Lakeland
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Lakeland compares.
December 6, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Be inspired by this breast cancer awareness event
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An exterior view of Lakeland Regional Medical Center with a glass building, brick building, and a grassy median with a fountain.
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Try This: Go behind the scenes of Lakeland Regional Health’s new GME program
See what it takes to become a physician — and how the Graduate Medical Education (GME) program is good for Lakeland.
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4 local races to run in the last 4 months of 2023
Check that resolution off your list: Here are four Publix-sponsored races to join before the year is up.
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A group of people sit on yoga mats doing a yoga practice in Hollis Garden in Lakeland, FL
Experience
Flow at these Lakeland yoga studios
Check out these eight yoga studios around Swan City, which offer classes for beginners, hot yoga, and more fitness classes.
August 23, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
A doctor checking a baby's heart
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6 reasons to consider Lakeland Regional Health Physician Group for your primary care
From 340+ providers to easy referrals, here are six reasons Lakeland Regional Physician Group just might be right for you and your family.
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An aerial view of the Eaglebrooke Golf Course in Lakeland, FL. There is a green in the foreground and sand traps, water hazards, and trees in the background.
Experience
Tee it up at these Lakeland golf courses
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 13 golf courses in Lakeland are sure to make for a good round.
August 15, 2023
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Cat George
doctor interacts with a young child in his office
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Back-to-school checklist: Tips to get ready
See why back-to-school season is the perfect time to schedule an annual exam or physical for your child — plus get five tips from Watson Clinic to get ready for the school year.
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A golden retriever sits on a path.
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How to protect your pet from heartworm
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Meet the Lakeland team that can help you reach your health goals
Lakeland Regional Health’s Institute for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Medicine helps Lakelanders with weight-related health concerns.
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The exterior of the Watson Clinic in Lakeland, Florida.
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5 things you may not know about Watson Clinic
Test your knowledge about Watson Clinic’s long history providing quality healthcare in the Lakeland community.
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