We are excited to celebrate 10 years of telling stories about and making memories with Lakelanders by putting out a jam-packed issue that celebrates the past, recognizes the present and looks toward our future. Here are 10 Reasons to Pick Up Our 10th Anniversary Issue at a local restaurant or business this weekend:

1. We go up close and personal with people from across our city to answer the question, “What is a Lakelander?”

2. We rewind to tell you “BTS” stories on 10 of our favorite magazine covers

3. Step inside the classroom with Lakeland’s longest-tenured teacher

4. Find out what local business was recently valued at $30 million

5. See how a local woodworker is making his art more affordable and accessible

6. Learn what’s next for Lakeland’s first craft coffee roaster

 7. Go “bee-hind” the scenes of our premiere issue from 2013

 8. Mouthwatering recipes

9. Go inside Lakeland’s newest barber shop

10. Updates on some of our reader’s favorite businesses and entrepreneurs