Lakes, local life and homes in the heart of Florida
Farmers Markets · Food & Drink
Every Saturday from September through May, downtown Lakeland turns into one big market. Here’s when to go, what’s in season, and how to turn it into a perfect Saturday morning.
This weekend · Nov 13–15
By 1954, Lakeland had lost every one of its swans. A letter to Buckingham Palace changed that. Here’s the story behind the birds on Lake Morton, and how to visit them.
The 12th annual Haven Holiday Market takes over Central Park on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s free, with food trucks, performers, a kids’ area and plenty of local gifts.
Online estimates can miss by tens of thousands of dollars in Polk County. Here’s what the algorithms can’t see, and what goes into a real valuation.
A note from the editor
I write this guide for the people who make Polk County home: the families at the Saturday market, the neighbors walking the lake at sunset, and everyone thinking about moving here. If you ever want to talk about buying or selling, I’m a text away.
Javier Herrera, REALTOR® · The Prieto Group | LPT Realty · (863) 270-2663
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