We interviewed the “nicest” guy In Lakeland, but he’s more than just a positive person who loves to make people smile. Find out of who Campbell Rice is and how he continues to make an impact on the community personally and professionally.

For third generation Lakelander Emily Plank— a well known photographer and now artist gone viral—the journey to reaching the height of her work has itself been quite the creative process. Get to know the woman and the art that Lakelanders have fallen in love with.

Hope Alexander, who just celebrated 30 years working at Publix as her day job, wanted to create products she and her five daughters could freely use at home without causing a reaction—and in the process ended up creating a line of products that connects people to nostalgic scents of Florida.

Next time you find yourself shopping downtown, take a turn down Trader’s Alley, find the white brick building with a pink awning and green doors, and step inside. You won’t be disappointed—these two successful entrepreneurs promise.

When Chef Ken says “food evokes” emotion, it’s more than a tagline. Behind fan favorites like his honey vanilla cornbread or the purposefully seasoned Passa Passa Pasta are stories as special as the recipes.

Shawn McDonough is the “S” and Dee McDonough is the “D” in S&D Real Estate Services, a Lakeland-based and locally focused business that has grown from a dream that began at the couple’s dining room table into a well-respected company of almost 100 realtors that functions more like a family.

When you visit Arracal’s experience center in Lakeland, you can touch and see what it’s like to have your own “smart home.” This innovative space showcases the expertise of a locally-owned company dedicated to helping people “simplify their lives” through advanced technology and tailored solutions.