Lakeland’s annual Independence Day Eve event starts at 6 p.m. with fireworks scheduled for 9 p.m.
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Sun ‘n Fun 2023 Features the Blue Angels and Parking Improvements
New Sun ‘n Fun Director Gene Conrad has introduced changes aimed at a better experience for visitors, pilots and vendors.
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Heartland for Children Facing Difficulty Recruiting New Foster Parents
Heartland for Children is in need of 25 additional foster homes in the Lakeland area to serve teens, siblings and children, including those with autism and developmental delays. Overall, the organization is hoping to add 50 new foster homes in its entire coverage area of Polk, Hardee and Highlands counties, according to Kim Daugherty, chief […]
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2022 Christmas Parade Award Winners
The Polk County Wedding and Event Pros float, which which hosted a live wedding ceremony, won the Judges Choice Award.
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2022 Christmas Parade in Photos and Videos
An estimated 50,000 people came to watch the downtown parade, which included roughly 100 floats and marching bands.
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2022 Christmas Parade: The Basics
Thousands will converge on downtown Lakeland Thursday evening for the spectacle of the annual Christmas parade and fireworks.
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Florida Children’s Museum Opens
The museum, previously called Explorations V, has moved to a much larger space at Bonnet Springs Park.
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Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park Nearly Finished
The Florida Children’s Museum, located at Bonnet Springs, will host its grand re-opening on Nov. 4 and 5.
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Bonnet Springs Park Is Putting on Final Touches for Opening Day
Bonnet Springs Park is ready for its grand opening Oct. 22-23. “We have everything the theme parks have, except rides,” CEO Josh Henderson said.
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Red, White & Kaboom Crowd Estimated at 30,000
An estimated 30,000 people came to Lakeland’s Red, White & Kaboom Independence Day celebration and fireworks at Lake Mirror despite the Sunday evening rains.