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2024 Lakelander Holiday Gift Guide
SHOP LOCAL 2024 Lakelander Gift Guide There's something special about putting gifts under the tree that in turn help other Lakelanders put gifts under their tree. If you're making a list, start right here in Lakeland to support local businesses who have something...
(nearly) Peachy Keen: The Inside Look at a New Lake Morton Establishment
(nearly) Peachy Keen: The Inside Look at a New Lake Morton Establishment Written by RJ WaltersPhotography by Jordan Randall times, an exquisitely crafted cocktail can serve as a social lubricant or help establish a mood that matches an...
Fueled by Coffee (and other delectable indulgences of the Lakeland coffee shop scene)
Fueled by Coffee (and other delectable...
A “One House Supply Stop” for All Your Kitchen Needs
A "One House Supply Stop" for All Your Kitchen...
So Close You Can Almost Taste It
So Close You Can Almost Taste It By Katy...
CULTURE
Lakelanders’ Choice Award Winners: Top Art + Culture
Lakelanders' Choice Award Winners:Top Art +...
Skate World Adds Exciting Upgrades While Keeping Old School Charm
Skate World Adds Exciting Upgrades While Keeping Old School Charm By RJ WaltersPhotography by Jordan Randallkate World owner Chanel Bellotto is excited to show off nearly 3,000 square feet of renovations that were recently added to the family...
Streamsong Announces “The Chain”, Its Fourth Exquisite Course
Streamsong Announces "The Chain", Its Fourth Exquisite CourseBy Joel HelmPhotography provided by Streamsong Resorthe hottest golf property in Florida has had quite the year, and it’s capping it off with the exciting announcement of its fourth...
Music Lovers Unite: Lakeland Record Fair Volume II on Tap This Weekend
Music Lovers Unite: Lakeland Record Fair Volume...
“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...
A Sandbox Made of Coffee Grounds at Florida Southern College
A Sandbox Made of Coffee Grounds atFlorida...
From Happy and Fast to a Customer Centered Rebrand
From Happy and Fast to a Customer Centered RebrandBy Alexa Estevezhe distinctive bright purple building and the mobile-centric coffee shop with the ambiguous name made a splash on the Lakeland scene when happyfastdelicious opened in May 2023, but...
Greg Ruthven: A Legacy Built on a Win-Win Approach
Greg Ruthven: A Legacy Built on a Win-Win Approach By RJ WaltersPhotography by MadI ElizabethDeveloped in partnership with The Ruthvenshen an EF2 tornado tore through a section of North Lakeland in 2019, Brandon Clark, President of The...
Things to Consider When Building Your Outdoor Dream Space
Things to Consider When Building Your Outdoor...
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...
VIDEOS
BEHIND THE SCENES
Styling The Raddest
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SELECTS
Add Style and Warmth to Your Everyday Wardrobe
Curate Fashion for Lakeland Women
A Chicken Named Bling and His CEO Friend
TASTE
Editor’s Note: The Way You Make Me Feel
Editor's Note: The Way You Make Me Feel By...
An Artisan Twist on an American Favorite: Mayday Ice Cream
An Artisan Twist on an American Favorite: Mayday Ice Cream By Jenna MacFarlanePhotography by Jordan Randallhen Stephen DiMare decided to open Mayday Ice Cream in St. Augustine, he wanted to deliver all the emotions ice cream inspires:...
Union Hall Now Home to Persian-American Fare
Union Hall Now Home to Persian-American FareBy Diego De JesusPhotography by Jordan Randallrom kabobs to salads and tacos to ube ice cream, one Lakeland couple is working hard to bring locals a world of flavor. Feasts of Persia, a food truck known...
EVENTS
What to Do This Weekend: Polynesian Celebration, Gun Show, Live Music and More
Friday, 5/17 Polynesian Celebration | Bonnet...
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...
