An industry with generations of history in Central Florida continues to cement its legacy with economic impact and historical preservation.
Category: Arts & Culture
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Red, White & Kaboom Turns 23
Lakeland’s annual Independence Day Eve celebration, on the shores of Lake Mirror, starts with music at 6 p.m., then fireworks at 9 p.m.
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Meet Laura Putnam: Curator of Exhibitions at the AGB
The Lakeland art museum’s newest curatorial leader has been building to this role since 2013 and has big plans for the expanded museum.
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Local Owners Open City Limits Dance Hall in Former Wild Greg’s Space
Daniel and Caroline Gay aim to build on two decades of dance hall tradition while introducing more live music, upgraded amenities, and a welcoming atmosphere.
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Tabletop & Togetherness: Lakeland’s Growing Gaming Scene
Lakeland has a growing community of tabletop gamers and an increasing number of hosted game nights at community centers, local libraries, churches, and living rooms.
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Lakeland Celebrates Juneteenth with Festival and Community Events
While the federal holiday is observed June 19, Lakeland’s celebrations are spread over two weekends through the end of June.
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RecRoom Brings Duckpin Bowling to Downtown Lakeland
With a smaller ball, shorter lanes, and squat pins, this compact version of the game is accessible for all ages.
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Polk Pride Launches 11th Annual Lakeland Celebration
Beginning Saturday, June 13, Polk County kicks off a week of events, highlighting the community’s resilience.
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Grace City Church Set to Open New Worship Campus
The local evangelical megachurch that’s grown to more than 3,000 attendees is moving to a new worship campus on a 50-acre site in south Lakeland.
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Polk Students Celebrate 50 Years of Poetry
The 50th Annual Polk County Schools Poetry Contest Awards ceremony took place May 11 where students and teachers were presented with the 2026 Poetry Anthology.
