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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.
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New Wedgewood Proposal Cuts Homes, Adds Roads, and Rekindles Doubts
The developer’s latest rewrite would reduce density and improve traffic flow around Carpenter’s Way, but residents say trust remains the bigger issue.
Over 150 Artists Take to the Banks of Lake Morton for Mayfaire by-the-Lake 2026
Everything you need to know to enjoy the 54th annual arts festival, featuring painters, photographers, jewelers, fiber artists, ceramicists, glass artists, and more.
Planning a Move to Bartow, Mi Escuela Wants People to Think Differently About Montessori
The bilingual, tuition-free public charter school’s new Bartow campus will feature a student kitchen, art studio with a kiln, dance space, and gardens.
Polk County’s Burn Ban is Back as of Wednesday, May 6
Polk County Fire Rescue Fire Chief Shawn Smith asked people to think of their families, friends, and neighbors and abide by the ban.
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New Congressional Districts Shift Boundaries in Lakeland and Surrounding Areas
The new map puts the majority of Lakeland and Polk County within District 18, represented by Congressman Scott Franklin.
Lakeland Commissioners Compromise on Stormwater Rates
Beginning in January 2027, monthly fees will increase by $1.17 annually to help fund $69 million in overdue drainage and water-quality projects.
Lakeland Recognizes Beautification Award Winners for May 2026
For May’s beautification award Lakeland recognized a classic shady Florida yard and the hidden gem of a MIDFLORIDA location
For Lakeland Residents Without a Car, Getting Around Can Be a Daily Struggle
For about 1 in 13 Lakeland households, getting to work, groceries, school, and doctor visits can mean long walks in heat or rain, missed buses, and costly workarounds.
‘Folklore & Fairytales’ Opens at The AGB Saturday, May 2
The exhibit by artist Andrea Dezsö includes blown glass sculpture, prints, vinyl wall installations, tunnel books, ceramic dinnerware, and embroidery.
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