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American Songwriter

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Born 80 Years Ago Today in Florida, the “Cosmic Cowboy” Who Pioneered Country-Rock and Toured With Emmylou Harris

On this day (November 5) in 1946, Ingram Cecil Connor III was born in Winter Haven, Florida. However, you may better recognize him as Gram Parsons, the visionary artist whose intergalactic blend of country, rock, R&B, soul and folk music laid the foundation for what we now know as country-rock. A member of the Byrds and co-founder of The Flying Burrito Brothers before embarking on a solo career, Parsons’s remarkable musical run was cut tragically short when the 26-year-old singer-songwriter died of an accidental overdose on September 19, 1973.

Winter Haven, FL · 1d

Lakeland Gazette

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Why Everyone Is Pulling Over at This Unassuming Florida Chicken and Fish Shack

There is a small chicken stand in Lakeland with no dining room, no fancy sign, and almost always a line out front. Drivers pass it for years before they finally stop, and many of them wish they had stopped sooner. The menu sticks to Southern basics, and the fried chicken...

Lakeland, FL · 4d

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Hidden in a Small Florida Town, This Charming Restaurant Has a Porch Worth Driving For

Lunch arrives in a little picnic basket here, and an alligator might be watching from the pond. That alone made me stop scrolling. A restaurant with a resident gator and basket-style service deserves a closer look. The ordering system feels like a game. You mark your choices on a paper...

Lake Alfred, FL · 2d

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These 15 Florida Cheesesteak Shops Give Philadelphia a Run for Its Money

A cheesesteak made with salmon sits on a menu in Florida. It shares menu space with cheesesteak egg rolls and Philly water ice. That detail got me curious pretty fast. Another shop on this list bakes a cheesesteak pizza, and one more makes a keto cheesesteak for the low-carb crowd.

Florida · 2d

Lakeland Gazette

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Trader Joe’s looking at Lakeland for possible 2030 Development

As of right now, Trader Joe’s has not announced any official plans, leases, or store developments targeting Lakeland, Florida. But unofficial chatter is making the rounds. The popular grocery chain typically keeps its real estate expansion plans tightly under wraps until leases are finalized or official “Coming Soon” announcements are posted on their website. They continue to grow their Florida footprint—with recent and upcoming expansions in regions like Orlando, Sarasota, and South Florida.

Lakeland, FL · 1d

everafterinthewoods.com

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We Ranked The Top 8 Steakhouses In Central Florida And Here Are The Results

One steakhouse on this list hands you a menu after dinner that leads to a whole separate dessert room. The little booths there come with old-fashioned telephones and live piano music nearby. I can’t get over that detail. Another spot on the list grills its beef over pits that...

Central Florida, FL · 13d

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11 Florida Museums To Visit For Free This November If You Love A Good Discovery

One free museum in this state lets you climb into real cockpits and watch the Blue Angels practice overhead. No ticket required. I still can’t quite believe that one is real. The free surprises keep stacking up from there. One stop is an old capitol where Florida’s government worked...

Florida · 2d

Lakeland Gazette

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Central Florida Food Fest 2026 at Bonnet Springs Park

Bonnet Springs Park will welcome food lovers from across the region to the Central Florida Food Fest on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, from 5-9 p.m. Hosted at the Harrell Family Botanical Gardens and Kirby Center, this ticketed culinary celebration brings together prominent local eateries, beverage vendors, and live musical acts for an unforgettable evening.

Lakeland, FL · 1d

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This Gorgeous Florida Garden Is Completely Free to Visit and Almost Too Pretty to Be Real

A neoclassical colonnade, splashing fountains, and a lakeside view, and the price of admission is zero. I still find that a little hard to believe. This 1.25-acre botanical garden sits above a downtown lake in Florida. Paths wind past roses, a koi pond, a grotto, and tidy beds of flowers. Benches pop up in quiet corners, so nobody has to rush.

Lakeland, FL · 1d

FoodWorldNews

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Rodent Droppings and Dead Roaches Temporarily Close 13 Central Florida Restaurants, Including Orlando and Tampa Spots

Thirteen restaurants across Central Florida — from Orlando to Tampa — were ordered to close temporarily during the week of Oct. 5 to 11 after state inspectors found problems ranging from live roaches and rodent droppings to missing running water. The list also includes restaurants in Lake Mary, Altamonte Springs, Daytona Beach, Lakeland, Satellite Beach and Palm Coast.

Tampa, FL · 12d

businessdebut.com

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22 New and Independent Restaurants Opening Across Florida (November 2026)

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL – Nara Thai Sushi is preparing to open at 424 Luna Bella Ln Unit F And G New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 around Thanksgiving, owner Craig Finney told Business Debut. Finney said the new concept will anchor the center village area of the Venetian Bay...

Florida · 2d

whatnow.com

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Four Smokes BBQ Headed to Lakeland Street Market

“Coming November 22!” says a post by the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce. “Welcome to Lakeland Street Market, a vibrant market nestled within the heart of Lakeland Town Center, offering a unique shopping and dining experience for the entire community. Our market blends the charm of a traditional street market with the convenience and variety of a modern retail destination.”

Lakeland, FL · 3d

The Citrus Tea News

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Lakeland Highlands Middle Gym Opens As School’s First Indoor Gym

Lakeland Highlands Middle School opened a 15,000-square-foot gym on Oct. 14, its first indoor gym since the school opened in 1975, built for about $10 million. The post Lakeland Highlands Middle Gym Opens As School’s First Indoor Gym first appeared on The Citrus Tea News and was written by Becky McLachlan . The Citrus Tea News covers Polk County, Florida. Truly Local News. Truly Polk County. thecitrustea.com

Polk County, FL · 10h

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Between Tampa And Gainesville Is An Archaeological Park With Native American History, Fishing, And Trails

Florida's Gulf Coast is a prime, year-round vacation escape, but its tourism hotspots tend to center on its prominent Gulf-side beaches. Inland from the Gulf, however, sits a worthy collection of outdoor attractions preserving Florida's natural, cultural, and historical treasures without any beaches involved. A superb Florida hidden gem for history and nature lovers alike is the small but extraordinary Crystal River Archaeological State Park. With the word "archaeological" in its name, you can probably guess that this park is a bit more history-minded than most Florida state parks. At the same time, this park is far from a stuffy history lecture, and you'll find top-tier inland water recreation along with its historic treasures.

Gainesville, FL · 9d

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Chicken Guy is the addition students have waited for

As a senior at Florida Southern College, I have watched the dining options on campus change almost every year. From renovations to Wynee’s Bistro to new food concepts, the college has continued to find ways to improve the student dining experience. While the loss of Steak ’n Shake may be disappointing for some students, I believe Chicken Guy is a wonderful addition to campus.

Lakeland, FL · 1d

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These 8 Tampa Bay Breakfast Spots Are Worth Getting Out of Bed For

Belgian waffles made with coffee from a café’s very own farm in Costa Rica? That detail alone got me out of my pajamas and searching for more. The Tampa Bay area keeps surprising me in the morning. One spot sits inside a historic building with a bookstore and a courtyard. Another serves lobster Benedict just steps from the beach.

Tampa, FL · 2d

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Plant City's Dinosaur World Turns Into a Prehistoric Christmas Wonderland This Winter

Dinosaur World in Plant City is swapping its usual roar for holiday cheer this winter, transforming its 20-acre jungle into what the park is billing as a prehistoric winter wonderland. Christmas at Dinosaur World kicks off Friday, November 27, and runs through January 3, 2027, bringing miles of Christmas lights, a Candy Cane Express train and a Christmas Market to wind among the park's life-size dinosaurs.

Plant City, FL · 5h

Tampa Bay Times

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10 unexpected places around Tampa Bay to get great food

Food and discovery go hand in hand, and there’s a lot to discover around this area — if you know where to look. There are diligent folks throughout Tampa Bay crafting Colombian-style empanadas steps away from one of St. Petersburg’s oldest beach towns; assembling Taiwanese-style rice rolls and hawking them via Facebook groups — all of them making the food they grew up eating, and crafting it with love and care.

Tampa, FL · 2d

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Mural festival makes waves in downtown Lakeland, brings international artists

This month, Color Wave Walls welcomes 11 artists from around the world to paint murals on buildings throughout downtown Lakeland. From November 6 through 14, Lakelanders are invited to watch mural artists at work, attend panel events, and participate in a community mural — giving painting a try for themselves.

Lakeland, FL · 1d

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

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Tampa Bay’s Thanksgiving turkey giveaways start this weekend, to help fight hunger during the holiday season

Feeding America says the food insecurity rate across Tampa Bay is higher than the national average. Here's a list of several organizations across the area staging turkey giveaways during the month of November 2026. The post Tampa Bay’s Thanksgiving turkey giveaways start this weekend, to help fight hunger during the holiday season appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

Tampa Bay Area, FL · 2d