Eating dessert is a stress reliever for some, but baking dessert is how Ron James clears his mind. In addition to his full-time job, James spends 20 hours a week baking for Sugarbuzz Dezert Company, his special order...

Before every wedding the bride and groom get makeovers. Now even one of Lake Morton’s treasured historic buildings is getting spruced up before the wedding. Before a lot of weddings as a matter of fact. The front lawn of...

Ever had a desire to peek inside one of those beautiful homes in the Lake Morton Historic District? Aside from the danger of neighbors reporting a Peeping Tom, you’d probably not get a good look at the antique...

Don’t let the name fool you. No one is racing cars at the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP). They’re dancing. The world’s largest student ballet scholarship competition awards over $250,000 annually in scholarships to...

Taking care of your garden can be more than just a hobby, it could be your obsession. March 10th is your chance to meet local landscaping professionals and serious gardeners at the 10th annual Spring Obsession in Munn...

Lakeland has its share of historic names and moments. Some are lost to time. The name affixed to our promenade is unknown to many new residents. The explanations for traditions are lost. We need local historians to pass...

We’ve all done it at some point in school, church or family reunions. Even during employee retreats, businesses have encouraged it as a team-building exercise. Yes, the scavenger hunt is an institution. Get a list, rush...

If there is one universal comment about Lakeland uttered by residents and visitors alike it is this – Lakeland is a beautiful city. As the centerpiece of the city Downtown Lakeland gets particular attention. Container...

Since I am new to the column writing thing I asked my husband, Billy, a lakelandlocal staple and ex-professional journalist, for some advice. He told me to write like I talk – less formal more conversational. I want...