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Category: Events

The United Way of Central Florida celebrated its 80th anniversary recently
Posted inActivism, Events, People, Social Services

United Way Honorees Recognized For Legacy of Giving

by Kimberly C. Moore June 5, 2024June 5, 2024

Five people were recognized for their efforts to help Lakeland and Polk County.

Posted inEvents, Health, Social Services

Free Dental Event in Lakeland Aims to Treat 2,000 People in Two Days

by Cindy Glover May 28, 2024May 30, 2024

The ‘Florida Mission of Mercy’ will be at the RP Funding Center on Friday and Saturday.

Families enjoyed 175 artists and vendors at the 2024 MayFaire-by-the-Lake.
Posted inDowntown, Events, News

2024 Mayfaire-by-the-Lake in Photos: See the Winning Artwork

by Kimberly C. Moore May 13, 2024May 12, 2024

More than 175 artists and vendors sold their wares around Lake Morton over the weekend.

Posted inA & E, Events

Mayfaire-by-the-Lake Will Feature 149 Artists, $17,000 in Prizes and a DJ

by Stephanie Claytor May 6, 2024May 20, 2024

Everything you need to know to enjoy the 52nd annual Mayfaire-by-the-Lake arts festival at Lake Morton this weekend.

Posted inBusiness, Downtown, Events

Lakeland’s 3rd Annual ‘Book Crawl’ Begins Monday

by Stephanie Claytor April 18, 2024April 22, 2024

The event gives independent bookstores a much-needed boost, with deals and giveaways to celebrate small business and literacy.

Posted inEvents

Severe Thunderstorm Forced Cancellation of Sun ‘n Fun’s Daytime Air Show on Thursday

by Cindy Glover April 11, 2024April 12, 2024

The storm brought high winds and rain to the Lakeland area between 1:30 and 3 p.m.

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Full Circle: Lakeland Native Who Grew Up Going to Sun ‘n Fun Will Fly in It This Week

by Stephanie Claytor April 6, 2024April 8, 2024

Lakeland High School graduate Maj. Chad Smith says Sun ‘n Fun inspired his passion for aviation.

Aksh Sachin Ladegaonkar of Lakeland and a student at Bartow International Baccalaureate School at Bartow High School waits for judges to talk to him about his microbiology project “Antimicrobial Properties of Metals Against Staphylococcus epidermis” on Wednesday afternoon.
Posted inEvents, Schools

State Science and Engineering Fair Underway at RP Funding Center

by Kimberly C. Moore April 4, 2024April 5, 2024

800 of the state’s brightest students are in town for the annual Science and Engineering Fair.

Sun 'n Fun features airshows every afternoon from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Posted inEvents

Sun ‘n Fun Kicks Off Its 50th Year Next Week

by Kimberly C. Moore April 3, 2024April 3, 2024

New features this year include evening child care and expansion of discounted youth tickets.

Tigers Pitcher Beau Brieske signs an autograph for Colton Reid, 13, of Atlanta.
Posted inEvents, Sports, Transportation

Play Ball! Detroit Tigers Spring Training Games Begin on Saturday

by Kimberly C. Moore February 20, 2024February 21, 2024

Tickets are still available for most games at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.

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