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Coming up on the Lakeland Patch calendar: Lakeland Comedy Underground: Rants Rounds!
Hello again Lakeland! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which artists are bringing their best work to the Magnolia Building?
- Looking for a hospital job in Lakeland this weekend?
- How Florida Southern's new groves could reshape Florida citrus' future
Also on today's calendar: Lakeland Comedy Underground: Rants Rounds!.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 92 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 74.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Fine Art at the Magnolia will hold 10th edition Aug. 22-23 in Lakeland (theledger.com) — Lakeland art lovers can browse work from 19 curated artists when Fine Art at the Magnolia returns to the Magnolia Building downtown Aug. 22-23. The intimate indoor show emphasizes original, handcrafted pieces and close connections between visitors and working artists, highlighting how local arts can build community and spark conversation. 
2. Lakeland Highlands Hospital to Host Hiring Event Saturday, Aug. 22 (lkldnow.com) — Healthcare workers in Lakeland have a chance to interview on the spot when Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital hosts a job fair this Saturday, Aug. 22, at Polk State College's Lakeland campus. Allied health professionals are invited in the morning, with registered nurses and nursing support welcomed in the afternoon, and hiring managers ready to meet candidates who bring printed resumes.
3. New citrus groves at Florida Southern College aims to help growers fight industry decline (tampabay28.com) — Florida Southern College in Lakeland is turning parts of its campus back into citrus groves to help rescue Florida's struggling citrus industry. Students and faculty are testing 45 tree varieties under protective netting, gathering data they'll share with growers and training future horticulture and agribusiness professionals for local groves and beyond.
4. Trail cameras help protect Florida panthers as I-4 wildlife overpass takes shape (businessobserverfl.com) — A new wildlife overpass on I-4 near Lakeland is taking shape, with trail cameras helping researchers understand how Florida panthers and other animals move through the area. The project aims to cut deadly vehicle collisions while preserving habitat connections as Central Florida continues to grow.
📸 Around Lakeland
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakeland
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★ Featured events ★
- Lakeland Comedy Underground: Rants Rounds! →
310 E Lemon St, Lakeland
9:00 pm - Fine Art at the Magnolia →
Magnolia Building, 702 E Orange St, Lakeland
10:00 am
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- Pours & Punchlines →
Pink Piano, 1015 Florida Ave S, Lakeland
9:00 pm
Saturday September 5
📣 Lakeland Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 2026 Professional Growth Class: Hiring in Today's Market
Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce 510 N Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
8:00 am - Winter Haven Rec_Little Sprouts Story Time
Auburndale Public Library 100 West Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale, FL 33823
10:30 am - Winter Haven Main_Winter Haven Writers
Auburndale Public Library 100 West Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale, FL 33823
12:30 pm - Mulberry_Find your Whimsy
Auburndale Public Library Depot 303, 303 NW 1st Ave, Mulberry, FL 33860, USA
3:30 pm - Winter Haven Rec_Chess Meet-Up
Auburndale Public Library 100 West Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale, FL 33823
3:30 pm - Bartow - Teen D&D
Auburndale Public Library 2150 S Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33830, USA
4:00 pm - Auburndale - Family Night
Auburndale Public Library 100 W Bridgers Ave, Auburndale, FL 33823, USA
4:30 pm - Lakeland Main - Cross Stitch for Beginners
Auburndale Public Library Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Dr, Lakeland, FL 33801
5:00 pm - Mulberry_Book Buzz
Auburndale Public Library 100 West Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale, FL 33823
5:00 pm - Lakeland - Jackson Branch - Made @ the Library
Auburndale Public Library Lakeland Public Library - Larry R. Jackson Branch, 1700 N Florida
5:30 pm - Lakeland Main - Divorce: What Happens Next? →
Auburndale Public Library Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Dr, Lakeland, FL 33801
5:30 pm
Thursday August 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi neighbors!
I'm looking for a nice restaurant for dinner and would love to try somewhere new. What's your favorite place for a good dinner? (Nextdoor S Lincoln/W Edgewood) - I'm looking to get into jewelry making and would love to connect with someone local who might be willing to teach me the craft.
If you own a jewelry store, make jewelry yourself, or know someone who does, I'd really appreciate it if you'd reach out. I'm interested in finding… (Nextdoor The Paddock)
- Randstad posted a job opening for Quality Assurance Manager in Lakeland. Apply here.
- Barnes & Noble Education posted a job opening for Campus Retail Associate (Temporary) - Florida Southern College in Lakeland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakeland here.
Ok Lakeland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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