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Dr. Julie Fink Inspiring Athletes and Helping Them Heal
Dr. Julie Fink Inspiring Athletes and Helping Them HealBy RJ WaltersPhotography by Jordan RandallDeveloped in partnership with Nemours Children's Healthhen the Valdosta State softball team secured the final out against UC-San Diego to win the 2012...
Young Grady: It All Started Playing Cops and Robbers on Combee
Young Grady: It All Started With Cops and Robbers on Combee By RJ Walters Illustrations by Briana Chenot Photos provided by Polk County Sheriff's Office nce upon a time, when young Grady was running around the streets playing cops and robbers, he...
Time Undiscovered: Stylish Watches You Can Find in Lakeland
Time Undiscovered: Stylish Watches You Can Find...
#Stlyish With Some of Lakeland’s Most Fashionable Influencers
#Stylish By RJ WaltersPhotography by Jordan...
The New Corner Market With a Familiar Face: bodega Market
The New Corner Market With a Familiar Face:...
CULTURE
Swan City Improv Artists Keep Making it Up as They Go
By Diego De JesusPhotos courtesy of Swan City...
Matthew Lowry Invites You to Explore “Flamingo County”
Matthew Lowry Invites You to Explore "Flamingo County" By RJ WaltersIn-Studio Photography by Jordan RandallLive Show Photography at Union Hall by Sarah Brewington Baarnsatthew Lowry’s first “album” was recorded during high school in the early...
American Dance Party: A Local Clothing Brand Who Cares What You Wear
By RJ WaltersPhotos courtesy of American Dance PartyAmerican Dance Party is being highlighted as a 2023 Maker of Note by The Lakelander, as part of its MADE Issue, which focuses on big ideas and entrepreneurial successes of Lakelanders.The Maker Marco Denis wants to...
“West Side Story” Live This Weekend
Harrison Grad's Production Company Performing...
Top Spots to Catch Live Music in Lakeland
Top Spots to Catch Live Music in LakelandBy...
Mi Pueblo Es Su Pueblo (My People Are Your People)
Mi Pueblo Es Su Pueblo (My People Are Your...
Don’t Forget the Marketing
Don't Forget the Marketing: Your Story and Your...
Creating a Class All His Own: The Triumph of High Class Barber Salon
Creating a Class All His Own: The Triumph of High Class Barber SalonBy Diego De JesusPhotography by Jordan Randallvery morning is reserved for prayer at High Class Barber Salon. After praying for the customers they will serve each day, Angel “JR”...
SCORE Business Mentorships Fuel Successful Lakeland Entrepreneurs
SCORE Business Mentorships Fuel Successful Lakeland EntrepreneursBy Adam Spaffordhe journey from vision to success is daunting for any endeavor of value—especially so for entrepreneurial ventures. There are guaranteed costs but no guaranteed...
3 Ways to Create Lasting Brand Fireworks
3 Ways to Create Lasting Brand FireworksBy RJ...
Flowers From Maggie Kate, With A Smile
Flowers From Maggie Kate, With A SmileBy Diego...
A Hard-Earned Dream: Bartow Ford Celebrates 75 Years
A Hard-Earned Dream: Bartow Ford Celebrates 75...
VIDEOS
BEHIND THE SCENES
Styling The Raddest
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SELECTS
Add Style and Warmth to Your Everyday Wardrobe
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TASTE
Uncle Bucky’s Serving Up Backyard Southern BBQ That Will Make You Smile
By RJ WaltersPhotos by Jordan RandallUncle...
Meraki Bakehouse Serving Up Appealing European-Inspired Fare
By Gabriela AndrewsPhotos courtesy of Meraki BakehouseMeraki Bakehouse is being highlighted as a 2023 Maker of Note by The Lakelander, as part of its MADE Issue, which focuses on big ideas and entrepreneurial successes of Lakelanders.The Maker Mara Rutledge grew up in...
Boba Tour: Where Lakelanders Are Getting Their Fix
Written by Jenna MacFarlanePhotos by Jordan Randall Boba is just one of tea’s many variations. Originating in Taiwan, the popular drink has spread across the globe and wound up in Lakeland. It consists of tea, milk, water, sugar—and the star of the show, tapioca...
EVENTS
What to Do This Weekend: Holiday Open House, Small Business Saturday, Dancing, Music and More
Friday, 11/24 Adventure Day | Bonnet Springs...
60th Annual Men’s Youth Villa Classic Golf Tourney: Sunday Update, Pooley catches Walker Going into Final Day
60th Annual Men’s Youth Villa Classic Golf Tourney: Sunday Update, Pooley catches Walker Going into Final DayBy Joel HelmSunday Update: On the second day of the 60th annual Youth Villa Classic in Bartow on Sunday, scores in the championship flight hovered closer to...
