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Publix to Anchor Nearly 40-Acre Retail Development in Lake Alfred

Publix is preparing to open its first Lake Alfred location at 901 Old Lake Alfred Road, where a new supermarket will anchor Lake Alfred Square. The approximately 55,000-square-foot store is part of a nearly 40-acre retail development by Tampa-based Dunphy Properties, according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s report.

Lake Alfred, FL · 2d
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10 Florida Diners Where You Can Still Order a Proper Open-Faced Roast Beef Sandwich

One Florida diner pours brown gravy over its roast beef sandwich and then keeps going, right over the fries. I love that kind of commitment. It tells you the kitchen still takes gravy seriously. Another spot on this list has been feeding its neighborhood since 1939. A third pours coffee...

Florida · 2d
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7 Florida Seafood Buffets Where Snow Crab Legs Keep Coming Until You Tap Out

I have a firm rule about snow crab legs. If someone else is doing the steaming and the refilling, I’m not stopping at one plate. Florida has a surprising number of buffets that treat snow crab legs like a main event instead of a rare treat. One of them even pairs the crab with whole lobster, and it has been feeding hungry crowds for decades.

Florida · 1d
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Lakeland Family’s Journey With Alzheimer’s Inspires Hope, Care and Humor

The intimate film, Taking Care, screened Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art during Lakeland’s Arts and Health Week. The 38-minute documentary follows Adele’s decline, her love story with husband Scott, and the courtship and marriage of their daughter, Lauren Miller Rogen, a screenwriter, to actor and filmmaker Seth Rogen.

Lakeland, FL · 1d
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Painting across Lakeland

Blank walls across Downtown Lakeland are turning into colorful masterpieces as the new Color Wave Walls mural festival brings nearly a dozen artists from across the country and around the world to transform the Swan City into an open-air art gallery. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.

Lakeland, FL · 1d

The Citrus Tea News

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Polk County Nonprofits Have Until Nov. 16 To Apply For Impact Polk 2027 Grants

Polk County nonprofits have until midnight Nov. 16 to apply for Impact Polk 2027 grants. Last round the GiveWell foundation awarded $717,537 to 93 groups. The post Polk County Nonprofits Have Until Nov. 16 To Apply For Impact Polk 2027 Grants first appeared on The Citrus Tea News and was written by Citrus Tea Staff . The Citrus Tea News covers Polk County, Florida. Truly Local News. Truly Polk County. thecitrustea.com

Polk County, FL · 1d

WFLA

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‘Color Wave Walls’ Lakeland mural festival attracts artists from around the world

Lakeland is adding to its growing number of large-scale art pieces on building walls throughout downtown.

Lakeland, FL · 22h

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POINCIANA NEWS — Saturday is Festival Day!

The Poinciana Festival is this Saturday, Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Valencia College Poinciana campus. The free event open to the public will feature food trucks, entertainment, vendors, live performances and a DJ. This celebration of community and commerce is presented by the Osceola Chamber and the Poinciana Council.

Poinciana, FL · 3d

Lakeland Gazette

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Escape to Downtown Lakeland’s New Tropical Tiki Bar

Come check us out and experience Lakeland Island Breeze Tiki Bar, the newest addition to Downtown Lakeland! 201 E. Main Street. Enjoy our delicious frozen drinks, refreshing specialty island cocktails, and tropical vibes that will make you feel like you’re on vacation!. Whether you’re stopping by with friends or...

Lakeland, FL · 1d

USA TODAY

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Lakeland stuns No. 2 St. Thomas Aquinas on walk-off TD in OT

Lakeland (FL) pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 high school football season. The Dreadnaughts defeated USA TODAY Sports Super 25 No. 2 St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, FL) 27-24 in overtime of FHSAA Open Division pool play on Friday, Nov. 13. Lakeland pulled off the stunning win when Kelin Hendrix connected with Joseph Howard for a touchdown for the walk-off victory at Brian Piccolo Memorial Stadium located on campus in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. FINAL: LAKELAND 27, ST. THOMAS AQUINAS 24 Kelin Hendrix connects with Joseph Howard to take down THE NO. 1 TEAM IN THE NATION in overtime!!! pic.twitter.com/eHOwNHB04c — Nick Wilson (@NickWilsonUSAT) November 14, 2026 The walk-off touchdown came just three plays after the Dreadnaughts held St. Thomas Aquinas to a field goal to start overtime. Hendrix opened the scoring with a 48-yard touchdown in the first quarter. The Raiders evened the score just before halftime on a punt-return touchdown by Zayden Gamble, a Notre Dame football commit. St. Thomas Aquinas took its first lead of the game when Blake Calixte connected with Gamble for a 54-yard touchdown in the third quarter. The Dreadnaughts scored twice more to take a 21-14 lead with 5:47 left

Fort Lauderdale, FL · 17h

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Step Inside This Nostalgic Florida Roller Rink and Feel Like a Kid Again

Three generations of one family have kept this roller rink rolling, and the wheels are still spinning. That kind of staying power feels rare in a world where shops seem to change names every other year. The party room glows under black lights, with painted walls that feel like a...

Lakeland, FL · 2d

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Florida Woman Lenore Costello Turns 110

Lenore Costello, a resident of Lake Alfred, Florida, USA, is celebrating her 110th birthday today. Lenore Costello was born in Sycamore, Ohio, on 12 November 1916. She was the third of five daughters. She earned a one-year scholarship to Heidelberg University, where she studied sociology and biology. To cover her expenses, she also participated in a youth work program. At the university, she became known as “Gundy,” a nickname she would carry throughout her life. Soon after graduating, she secured a position as executive director of the American Red Cross in Wyandot County, Ohio. In that role, she met her future husband, George Costello, who was a member of the organization’s national staff.

Lake Alfred, FL · 2d

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SRS Real Estate Arranges $22.9 Million Sale of Two Convenience Stores in Central Florida

Clermont and Winter Haven, Fla. — SRS Real Estate Partners has arranged the $22.9 million sale of two Central Florida 7-Eleven convenience store properties in separate transactions. Both newly constructed properties operate on corporate-guaranteed absolute triple-net leases with scheduled rent increases every five years. The properties include:. A 4,853-square-foot...

Clermont, FL · 2d

The Citrus Tea News

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Bartow Hometown Heroes Veterans Day ceremony honors 103-year-old Triple Nickles paratrooper J.J. Corbett

J.J. Corbett, 103, a World War II Triple Nickles paratrooper, led the veterans honored at Bartow's Hometown Heroes Veterans Day ceremony at the Civic Center. The post Bartow Hometown Heroes Veterans Day ceremony honors 103-year-old Triple Nickles paratrooper J.J. Corbett first appeared on The Citrus Tea News and was written by Steven Steiner . The Citrus Tea News covers Polk County, Florida. Truly Local News. Truly Polk County. thecitrustea.com

Bartow, FL · 3d

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7 Florida Dollar-Stretching Grocery Outlets Where Brand-Name Pantry Staples Fill A Whole Cart

My favorite grocery fact this year involves a Florida salvage store that once sold bikes. Not bike baskets, actual bikes, at up to 60 percent off, a few aisles from the canned beans. That’s the energy of the stores on this list. They buy overstock, closeouts, and reclaimed goods, then...

Florida · 3d

Gadget Review

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AI Cameras on School Buses Now Trigger Hundreds of Thousands of Fines for Passing Drivers

School bus stop-arm cameras have issued $92 million in fines across 24 states, but audits show no proof of improved child safety.

Montgomery County, MD · 5d

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FHSAA Regional Quarterfinals Preview: Merritt Island Mustangs Host Tenoroc Titans

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Merritt Island Mustangs are the No. 1 seed in the class 3a region 2 bracket that has district teams Eau Gallie and Titusville in it, as well. The Mustangs finish undefeated at 10-0 for the first time since 2013 and are looking to reach the state championship for the first time since 2021.

Merritt Island, FL · 2d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Lakeland, FL, Struggles With Low Starter Home Availability Compared to Other Cities

For many Americans, the dream of homeownership begins with a starter home, but finding one has become increasingly difficult. According to research by Realtor.com®, the national share of starter home

Lakeland, FL · 1d

Bay News 9

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Nonprofit secures $10 million to protect Lake Wales Ridge

LAKE WALES, Fla. — A Tampa Bay nonprofit is working to protect the Lake Wales Ridge from future development. Wildlands Conservation Inc. recently secured $10 million in federal funding to help preserve hundreds of acres along the ridge. Ellery Farmer’s ranch, which was first purchased by his family in...

Lake Wales, FL · 17h