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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: 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. 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.

10/10/2026

If there’s one place to be today, it’s Bienvenido a BSP. This free event features a full lineup of entertainment, local food vendors, an artisan market, and plenty of family fun. 🪅

It’s happening rain or shine, 3-9 p.m. Find the schedule + parking details over at Bonnet Springs Park.

(Our newsletter readers got a heads up on this event earlier this week — subscribe at the link in bio so you always know about events like these in advance.)

// 🎥: Bonnet Springs Park

07/10/2026

It’s the most swan-derful time of the year. 🦢 City Of Lakeland completed its 46th annual Swan Roundup so My Pets Animal Hospital could give our royal flock their health checkups.

Editor Connor, here. 👋 I even got to help one 13-year-old cob through his exam — please call me Swan-nor from now on. More on this in tomorrow’s newsletter.

// 🎥: LALtoday

03/10/2026

Shout out to Downtown Lakeland for hosting another can’t-miss Cookie Carnival. 🍪 And the winners are…

🏆 Judge’s Choice: Ateliê do Brigadeiro

🥇 People’s Choice: The Rolling Pin Homemade Bakery 🍪

💚 LALtoday’s Choice: Killer Cookies

Don’t miss Lakeland’s next big event — subscribe to our newsletter at the link in our bio.

// 🎥: LALtoday

If October’s events are a pumpkin patch, we’ve picked only the best for you. 🎃 But this is just a small taste of our mon...
02/10/2026

If October’s events are a pumpkin patch, we’ve picked only the best for you. 🎃

But this is just a small taste of our monthly Plan Ahead guide. Tap the link in bio to find the full list of Lakeland events on our site, and subscribe for daily calendar roundups.

Which one are you most excited about this month?

// 📸: LALtoday

25/09/2026

🪐 Things are *literally* looking up at Florida Southern College, where you’ll find architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s only planetarium. The historic building has sat dormant since 2004 — until now.

Starting Saturday, Sept. 26, catch four shows per week:

🌎 Tuesdays + Saturdays | “Oasis in Space”
💫 Thursdays + Sundays | “God, Science + Our Search for Meaning”

Head to Florida Southern College’s website to be one of the first to grab your tickets.

// 🎥: LALtoday

22/09/2026

It’s officially autumn, but LALtoday is ahead of the game. Our newsletter subscribers have already received these stories straight to their inboxes:

🎃 The ultimate guide to locally made pumpkin spice coffee, treats, and cocktails

🐴 A list of fall farms + pumpkin patches opening soon

👻 Our “shriek peek” at the scariest event in town

There’s more on the way, but only if you sign up. Subscribe for free at the link in bio.

// 🎥: LALtoday

Whether you’re new in town, trying to meet people outside your normal circle, or just looking for a fun night out, our D...
21/09/2026

Whether you’re new in town, trying to meet people outside your normal circle, or just looking for a fun night out, our Dinner Club is designed to make the city feel a little smaller. Here’s what past attendees have said:

⭐ “You matched our table perfectly. We had great conversation, enjoyed getting to know each other, and the food was fabulous!” — Maria M.

⭐ “In a nutshell, this was such a fun experience! The anticipation of discovering which restaurant I’d be visiting, and who I’d be dining with, made it even more exciting. I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for something a little different, and I would absolutely do it again!” — Tan B.

⭐ “A great evening. We had a great experience sharing a nice meal and discussions. We arrived as strangers and left as friends.” — Jim D.

Ready to make your own connections? Our next Dinner Club is Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m.

Reserve your spot at a table at the link in our bio 🔗 or at 6amcity.dnnr.io 🍝

12/09/2026

Match your number with these events happening in Lakeland this weekend ⬇️

1️⃣ The Fancy Flea | Saturday, Sept. 12 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | RP Funding Center | Fancy Flea Life

2️⃣ Cookin’ for Kids | Saturday, Sept. 12 | 5:30 p.m. | Academy Prep Center | Academy Prep Center of Lakeland

3️⃣ “Company” | Saturday, Sept. 12-Sunday, Sept. 13 | 7:30 p.m. + 2 p.m. | Lakeland Community Theater | Lakeland Community Theatre

4️⃣ Pressed 25’s Birthday Party | Sunday, Sept. 13 | 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Pressed25 | Kellie Blankenship

5️⃣ Makers Market | Sunday, Sept. 13 | 12-5 p.m. | Lakeside Village | Lakeside Village

6️⃣ The Wedding Show | Sunday, Sept. 13 | 12-4 p.m. | Bonnet Springs Park | Bonnet Springs Park

Our community calendar is packed out. Get all the details at the link in our bio.

// 🎥: LALtoday

Lakeland is full of people you haven’t met yet. Join our next LALtoday Dinner Club and share a table with five other loc...
25/08/2026

Lakeland is full of people you haven’t met yet.

Join our next LALtoday Dinner Club and share a table with five other locals on Thursday, September 10 at 6:30 p.m. 🗓️

🎟️ Buy your ticket at 6amcity.dnnr.io 🍝

23/08/2026

Happening now: Fine Art at the Magnolia’s 10th indoor art show. It’s free to enter and browse the works of 15+ artists — including paintings done by horses. 🎨

📍Magnolia Building, 702 E. Orange St.
⏰ Open until 4 p.m.

// 🎥: LALtoday

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