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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 in LakelandBy Diego De JesusPhotography by Jordan RandallSmartwatches make sure you don't miss a thing, but these watches you can purchase in Lakeland make sure you don't miss becoming the most stylish version of...
#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:...
COHatch Mom: A Venezuelan Heritage That Paved the Way for Local Success
COHatch Mom: A Venezuelan Heritage That Paved...
CULTURE
“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 Diego De Jesus While not everyone immediately thinks of music when they think of the Swan City, Lakelander musicians of every genre from folk to hardcore metal and indie rock to hip hop perform on stages sprinkled throughout...
Mi Pueblo Es Su Pueblo (My People Are Your People)
Mi Pueblo Es Su Pueblo (My People Are Your People): The Latin Market You Have to VisitBy Diego De JesusPhotography by Jordan Randall Pueblo Flea Market has sprouted into an enclave for the Latin community in Lakeland. It’s a hub of hundreds of...
Local Art: Stephanie Mason of KyLo & Co
Local Art: Stephanie Mason of KyLo & CoBy...
A Local Student Shares “Gotta Have” Gifts for Grads
A Local Students Shares "Gotta Have" Gifts for...
Local Art for Your Home: Rachelle Valenzuela, Oil Painter
Local Art for Your Home: Rachelle Valenzuela,...
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...
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Add Style and Warmth to Your Everyday Wardrobe
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Made With Love: The Story Behind MK Boba Tea
MK Boba: A Tea Company Built With Love By Diego...
Creamy, Dreamy Ice Cream Your Way at Milkster
Creamy, Dreamy Ice Cream Your Way at MilksterBy RJ WaltersPhotos by Jordan RandallIf someone asks you where you can get the freshest ice cream in Lakeland, it’s tough to argue against the spot where you can actually watch fresh ingredients be turned into a customized...
happyfastdelicious Brings West Coast Coffee Vibes to South Lakeland
happyfastdelicious Brings West Coast Coffee Vibes to South Lakeland By Diego De JesusComing from America’s Finest City, San Diego, California, happyfastdelicious today opened a location in Lakeland on South Florida Avenue that it hopes will be touted as one of the...
EVENTS
What to Do This Weekend: Hispanic Festival, Local Theatre Shows, Homebrews for Hope and More
Friday, 09/29 Harvest Holler Corn Maze | 950...
Featured Event
Dance at the Boat House
Sept. 4
10 a.m. to Noon
Bonnet Springs Park
Local Motive Dance is serving up fun for all ages at this high energy free event.
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...
