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26/11/2025

The holidays sometimes come with a few surprises — but accidents and sniffles don’t have to ruin the fun. From baking burns and decorating mishaps to the cold + flu season, Lakeland Regional Health Urgent Care is here to help. 🎄

Click the link below to see how LRH can help you stay merry and bright this holiday season, plus get the details on a new location coming soon.

The holiday season brings joy, but it can also bring accidents and illnesses. From minor burns while baking cookies and decorating mishaps to other common holiday injuries and the inevitable cold and flu, Lakeland Regional Health’s urgent care centers are ready to help.

18/11/2025

The most magical season of the year has arrived, and Lakeside Village is pulling out all the stops. 🎄

Enjoy multiple family-friendly events, memories-in-the-making, and photo-ops during the holiday season at Lakeside Village.

31/10/2025

Wondering where to trick-or-treat tonight? Our readers have added dozens of hotspots + events to our map (and you can still add your own). 🎃

Does your neighborhood go all out with decorations? Is it known as the street for full-size candy bars? Add it to our map of trick-or-treat destinations.

29/10/2025

Learn more about comprehensive OB-GYN and maternity care, advanced care for mothers and babies, and community education classes for families in our latest edition of LALtoday Wellness in partnership with Lakeland Regional Health.

Learn more about comprehensive OB-GYN and maternity care, advanced care for mothers and babies, and community education classes for families.

29/10/2025

Get inspired by these Southeastern University grads making a difference. 🎓

Meet the SEU alumni doing good in Polk County and beyond, and see how SEU could change your future too.

22/10/2025

9-12th grade students at Lakeland High School can now enroll in immersive, college-level courses that prepare them for teaching careers, in partnership with Florida Southern College's School of Education. 🍎

Students can now can now get immersive classroom experiences through Florida Southern College’s School of Education starting in their freshmen year of high school.

21/10/2025

Thinking about buying your first home? Head to 717 Frank Lloyd Wright Way in Lakeland on Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 5:30-8 p.m. for a Homebuyer Happy Hour with MEGG Homes. 🏡

Meet local realtors, mortgage lenders, home inspectors, and more while enjoying bites from Lakeland BBQ Company and drinks from Frankly Bartending.

Bonus: Show up for a chance to win a countertop pellet ice maker — the perfect addition to your future kitchen. 🧊

17/10/2025

Searching for a place to trick-or-treat? Bookmark this interactive map to find participating neighborhoods, trunk-or-treat events, and more Halloween fun. (Bonus: You can also add your own street or event.)

Does your neighborhood go all out with decorations? Is it known as the street for full-size candy bars? Add it to our map of trick-or-treat destinations.

15/10/2025

🍹 Lakeland, it’s almost time to grab your pals and have a ball.

That’s right: The Lakeland Margarita Ball is back + bigger than ever next month.

📅When: Saturday, Nov. 22, 8-11 p.m.
🌊Where: The gorgeous Lake Mirror Promenade
🎵 What: Held in benefit of local charities, guests will sip on killer margs + beer, vibe to live music, and snack on amazing bites from local favorites — all while dancing under the lights.

Tickets are $45, but attendees are encouraged to bring a $15 toy (or cash) to donate, helping make a local kid’s Christmas that much brighter.

Spots sell out fast, so snag your tickets now at LakelandMargaritaBall.org.

13/10/2025

Here's how a California-based business planted new roots in our “small, big city" with the help of personalized business banking from Bank of Central Florida.

Here's how a California-based business planted new roots in our “small, big city" with the help of personalized business banking.

10/10/2025

Looking for the next new restaurant hitting Swan City’s food scene? Check out these buzzy places to eat and drink in Lakeland — plus, some spots coming soon.

Dining in Lakeland is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.

07/10/2025

There's lots to discover this fall at Lakeside Village from newly opened shops and fresh murals to the Grand Opening of Nordstrom's Rack on Thursday, Oct. 23. 🛍️

Discover newly-opened stores + beauty studios at Lakeside Village, and see what else is coming, including designer brands at approachable prices.