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WHAT | LALtoday is the best of what you need to know about Lakeland, FL – curated, condensed + kicking off the conversation each morning with our daily email at 6AM and continuing the dialogue all day on our social feeds. Our goal is to aggregate the most important news, stories, words-on-the street, and local happenings and deliver them to you in an easily-digestible, fun-to-read package: LALtoda
y. Our daily morning newsletter gives you what you need to know to have informed conversations in your community; our social media platforms serve engaging, top-notch content to bolster your dynamic, on-the-go lifestyle in Lakeland; and our website pulls it all together, hosting all commentary & content and giving you the opportunity to be part of the conversation. HOW | How do we reach you? Scope our other social feeds and give them a follow: https://www.instagram.com/thelaltoday/ and https://twitter.com/LALtoday and use hashtag to share your photos, thoughts, ideas and experiences. Subscribe to LALtoday newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3RaSHDE
WHO | LALtoday is produced for the community by members of the community. YOU: Engaged, passionate, active, educated, diverse, established, and awesome. US: Yes, we are real, live humans who live, eat, play, think, drink, work, laugh, make mistakes and accomplish things in Lakeland. Drop us a note. We’d love to chat.
12/06/2025
See you next year, Light Up BSP. 👋
In case you missed it, announced today that it’s taking a year off from this holiday event before bringing it back — bigger and brighter than ever — in 2026.
✨Subscribe to our Lakeland newsletter at the link in our bio to keep up with events all year long, including weekly must-dos at BSP.
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12/06/2025
There's no better place for bargain hunting than Lakeland's flea markets, antique stores, and thrift shops. Which one's your favorite to find a unique treasure?
Here’s the deal — the thrift and vintage shopping scene is stellar in Swan City.
11/06/2025
People’s choice voting is now open for the 2025 Florida Outdoor Sculpture Contest. 🗳️
Get a look at this year's pieces and find out how to vote for your favorite at the link below. 🔗
Browse 11 sculptures by artists from around the US and stay tuned to see which one will win the People's Choice Award in this year's sculpture competition.
11/06/2025
Get in Lakelanders, we're going RVing. 🚐
Okay, so maybe we tweaked that iconic “Mean Girls” line to fit the purposes of this guide — but RV travel really is having its moment.
In honor of June being National Camping Month, check out these seven places around Lakeland to park your RV, from peaceful parks to themed resorts. 🔗
Get a taste of the camping life with these seven RV parks + campgrounds around Swan City.
10/06/2025
Where was your first job in Lakeland? Readers share their memories here, from mornings at the Lakeland Yacht Club to afternoons delivering Ledger newspapers.
Share your memories of your first job for a chance to be featured.
10/06/2025
If you need a life-size dinosaur, vintage Pyrex, and a chair once used at a Walt Disney World hotel, we know just the place for you. Lakeland Antique Mall held a grand opening this weekend, and it’s worth a visit to see what’s new.
Visit the mall at 4985 US Highway 98, where it’s open daily.
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09/06/2025
You want landmarks? We've got plenty. Tap the button below to get the the 411 on the 863’s landmarks — from the Southgate Sign to “Sputnik.” 🔗
We’re giving you the 411 on the 863's landmarks — from the Southgate Sign to "Sputnik."
08/06/2025
Having a quiet weekend? Then it's the perfect time to explore everything the Lakeland Public Library has to offer, including these features you may not have known about.
Check out a book, then check out these unique library features that cardholders can enjoy.
07/06/2025
Lakeland International Airport will add two new nonstop routes next week, bringing the total to seven. If you're flying to Grand Rapids, MI or Long Island, NY this summer, here's what you should know before taking flight.
We’re here to make your flying process plane and simple.
06/06/2025
The Water Dome, Annie Pfeiffer Chapel, the Usonian House — some of Frank Lloyd Wright's most iconic designs can be found right here in Lakeland.
Did you know that a Central Florida college is home to the largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright's designs? See some of its most notable designs created by the world-famous architect.
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WHAT | LALtoday is the best of what you need to know about Lakeland, FL – curated, condensed + kicking off the conversation each morning with our daily email at 6AM and continuing the dialogue all day on our social feeds.
WHY | We think our community is pretty rad. Our goal is to aggregate the most important stories, words-on-the street, and local happenings and deliver them to you in an easily-digestible, fun-to-read package: LALtoday. Our daily morning newsletter gives you what you need to know to have informed conversations in your community; our social media platforms serve engaging, top-notch content to bolster your dynamic, on-the-go lifestyle in Lakeland; and our website pulls it all together, hosting all commentary & content and giving you the opportunity to be part of the conversation.
WHO | LALtoday is produced for the community by members of the community.
YOU: Engaged, passionate, active, educated, diverse, established, and awesome.
US: Yes, we are real, live humans who live, eat, play, think, drink, work, laugh, make mistakes and accomplish things in Lakeland. (Drop us a note: https://www.laltoday.com. We’d love to chat.