The Old-Fashioned Effect

The Old-Fashioned Effect

Photography by Rob Christian Crosby A brief history on one of the world’s oldest and most iconic cocktails and a few recipes inspired by its enduring influence What is more American than Sunday night football, hamburgers, and the Fourth of July? The Old Fashioned: the...
Woodwork That Comes to Life / ROBERT BERGANZA

Woodwork That Comes to Life / ROBERT BERGANZA

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAN AUSTIN Robert Berganza is a local woodworker who designs and creates furniture and wood installations. From the simple beauty of a well-made coffee table to the uniqueness of a made-to-measure reading chair, it is clear that the pieces speak for...
Spreading Whimsy Around like Confetti / TWENTY SEVEN

Spreading Whimsy Around like Confetti / TWENTY SEVEN

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JORDAN RANDALL Lakeland native Jenna O’Brien has turned a creative outlet into a business focused on spreading awareness about mental health and positivity in the community and beyond. From selling products at local markets to owning her own brick and...
Light Up Lakeland

Light Up Lakeland

Light Up Lakeland is a holiday lighting service provided by Looks Great Enterprises (LGE), a company that aims to provide jobs for people who face employment challenges due to their background and poor work history.  The company was founded by Brian Seeley, founder of...
No-Shave November

No-Shave November

If you’ve been trying to get your husband to ditch the facial hair, it’s time to give it up, because No-Shave November is here. No-Shave November is a month-long event where participants, ladies and gents, give up shaving to raise cancer awareness. No-Shave November...