Lakeland Sun

09/25/2026

Check your email! If you attened the Buckler Arts and Crafts event last weekend YOU might be the winner of the $25.00 Publix Gift Card!!

09/25/2026

09/25/2026

Hakuchō - 207 E Main St, Lakeland
An izakaya is a style of bar in Japan, where people gather to drink and enjoy a variety of small, flavorful dishes in a relaxed, casual setting. The term izakaya roughly translates to “a place to stay and drink sake.” Izakayas are an essential part of Japanese nightlife, serving as a go-to spot for after-work drinks, social gatherings, and laid-back dining. https://hakuchofl.com/

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09/23/2026

Congratulations to Laurencia Hill for winning the $25 Publix gift card from the Fancy Flea event!! Be sure and look for our Sun booth at future events and enter our drawings where you can be a winner too!!!

09/21/2026

Bartow to Host Three Community Meetings to Discuss the City's FY2026 - 2027

Budget and the Potential Impact of Amendment 3

The City of Bartow will host a Community Meeting from 6-8 pm on Thursday, Sept. 24 at the Polk Street Community Center,

1255 W Polk St., to provide highlights of the City's FY 2026 - 2027 budget, including priorities and investments, as well as plans for 2028 and beyond.

City Manager Mike Herr also will lead a discussion about how property taxes help fund essential City programs and services, and the potential impact of Amendment 3. There will be an opportunity for citizens to ask questions and provide feedback.

Residents are encouraged to learn more about Amendment 3 - legislation dealing with property tax reform - and how it will affect homeowners, businesses, renters and the services and programs on which they rely, before they vote on Nov. 3.

One more meeting is planned from 6-8 pm on Thursday, Oct. 15 at Carver Recreation Center, 520 Herbert Dixon Blvd.

09/19/2026

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09/18/2026

Reececliff Family Diner - 940 Florida Ave S, Lakeland
Lakeland's oldest restaurant, serving hearty breakfasts, Southern comfort food, American diner classics, and our famous house-made pies for over 90 years. https://www.reececliff.com/

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