The Makers Market & Farmacy, located at 4604 Cleveland Heights Blvd. brings more than 80 local vendors together under one roof.
Category: Food & Dining
Former Ovation in South Lakeland becomes Margarita’s Cocina Mexicana
Owners Joel and Fernando Rodriguez transformed the restaurant into a tribute to their mother’s Mexican recipes and family heritage.
At Bonnet Springs, RFK Jr. Touts Update to FDA Orange Juice Standards
The change is predicted to allow orange juice producers to rely more heavily on Florida oranges, which have been negatively impacted by citrus greening and severe weather.
Award Winning Chefs with Lakeland Roots Prepare to Open La Piñata in Lake Morton
Owners hope to provide a “memorable and delicious dining experience” when the restaurant begins serving traditional Mexican cuisine in late summer 2026.
After Months of Anticipation, Wingnutz Opens in Dixieland Thursday, May 14
Bartow native Pat Spinosa wants the Buffalo staple coming to the former Good Thyme location to keep Lakelanders in town with good wings and football.
Changes Coming to Three Lakeland Grocery Stores
Winn-Dixie to become ALDI, and two Harveys Supermarkets locations will be converted to Winn-Dixie stores.
Polk County Taco Week Begins Today, Friday, March 6
From March 6-15, restaurants throughout Polk County will offer specials created especially for Polk County Taco Week.
Grievous Angel Restaurant Soft Opens in Downtown Lakeland
The new downtown spot serves smash burgers and casual dining in a transformed space.
Cob & Pen Extends Hours to Offer Weekday Lunch
Good Thyme’s chicken sandwich, Greek and Cob salads, dip trio, and other favorites are now at Cob & Pen.
Cafe 51 in South Lakeland Opens Tuesday, Jan. 27
The family-owned restaurant, offering specialties like Chicken Spedini and Nachos 51, has been years in the making.

