This is a great time of year in Lakeland. There are so many reasons to get out of the house right now. One of many exciting upcoming events is Platform Art Party #19- Art in AgriCulture. Art Party #19 is April 28, 7-11 p.m....

Below are a just a few events happening this weekend. Here is Georgeann Carlton inviting your children to the Children’s Festival this weekend — Children’s Festival & Picnic in the Park with...

The Coalition of Immokalee Workers had a 6 day fast. On the final day a peacefully rally was held. Ethel Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. came to speak and show support. According to the official website, the farmers were...

Special to Lakeland Local by: Beth Sherling Memories of childhood summers often revolve around summer camp. We tell stories about day camps and away camps and how we made new friends and discovered new talents. Swimming,...

The Florida Strawberry Festival begins today, March 1 till March 11. This year’s music line up has a great variety. The festival is really trying to reach all ages. From The Oak Ridge Boys, Demi Lovato, Air Supply,...

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...

Special to Lakeland Local by Melissa Rodriguez In celebration of Polk County’s long and rich agricultural history and Earth Month, Platform Art, Inc. is hosting their 19th art party, Art in AgriCulture, April 28, in...

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...

Editor’s Note: As we’ve noted before, Lakeland Local is helping out the Downtown Lakeland Partnership with four special editions of “Lakeland Local — Downtown Edition.” Tonight, Issue...

This edition of events lists more than just Lakeland. I’ve not covered every Lakeland event, so if you are part of one leave a comment so the rest of us can be in the loop too! Enjoy Downtown Lakeland First Friday –...

Haley Oberhofer is Editor-in-Chief of Wings Newspaper at All Saints’ Academy. This article first appeared in Lakeland Local Downtown Edition Magazine Winter 2012 Tomorrow, Polk County is going pink for the Susan G....

Issue two of Lakeland Local – Downtown Edition has been out for a couple of weeks and now it’s time to debut the online version. See if you can spot the changes. Yes, there are changes. If this page is difficult...

Below are a few things I’ve found going on this weekend. Some are free and others have an admission or cost. Anything else happening? Polk’s Nature Discovery Center at Circle B Bar Reserve: - Birding Hike with...

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...