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What not to miss at SUN 'n FUN
5+ hour, 25+ min ago (406+ words) This year, the massive NASA Super Guppy aircraft is the big draw, and guests can take a look inside. The LALtoday team is taking on SUN "n FUN this week, and we're bringing you pro tips + must-dos galore. Whether it's…...
By the numbers: SUN 'n FUN's local impact
5+ hour, 48+ min ago (104+ words) on Lakeland, FL'LALtoday Last year, more than 18, 000 cars were parked on Saturday as crowds flocked to the day + night airshows. The SUN "n FUN Aerospace Expo generates a local economic impact of more than $60 million, but its influence doesn't end…...
Spot the Swan: Do you know where to find these in Lakeland?
3+ week, 1+ day ago (117+ words) Where can you see this sparkling swan? It's not hard to tell how much Lakelanders love swans " just look around at all the statues, murals, and signage featuring the royal birds around our city. Think you're their biggest fan? Prove…...
Nextdoor names Lakeland's friendliest neighborhoods of 2026
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (109+ words) If you need a cup of sugar, Lake Hollingsworth neighbors have your back. Hey, neighbor. Nextdoor just released its 2026 rankings of the 20 friendliest neighborhoods in Lakeland " did yours make the list? Each one received a friendliness score based on community…...
What we ordered at Grievous Angel, downtown Lakeland's new burger joint
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (280+ words) Pro tip: Take a page from our book and arrive right at opening for the shortest lines. Grievous Angel, the latest restaurant concept from the owners of Love Bird Almost Famous Chicken, is now serving "deceptively good burgers" in downtown…...
Lakeland in 1926: Look back on a century of history
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (195+ words) laltoday. 6amcity. com Lakeland in 1926: Look back on a century of history What did Lakeland look like in 1926? We're firing up the time machine for a 100-year trip to the past. Along with the rest of Florida, downtown Lakeland was booming…...
Sweets meet stories at Vampire Penguin, Lakeland's newest dessert cafe
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (230+ words) We tried Vampire Penguin's signature flavor with green tea snow, strawberries, almonds, and condensed milk. When you're feeling peckish and bookish, Lakeland's newest dessert spot has you hard-covered. Vampire Penguin is now serving icy sweets with literary flair in a…...