The SUN is Rising in Lakeland!

Guest Blog Post

Have you noticed the new Lakeland Sun newspaper?

The weekly newspaper, which publishes every Wednesday both in print and online, is committed to bringing hyperlocal community journalism to Lakeland readers. 

Your neighborhood. Your news. Your voice.

From arts and culture to education, from agriculture to events, when it comes to community news, we’ve got you covered.

​The look and layout of the new Lakeland Sun is unlike any of our other Polk County-based publications, allowing for more pages dedicated to the local news that matters most to the residents of Lakeland, Bartow and Mulberry. And for businesses like yours, that’s more space available to reach your target customers as well!

“We are so excited to launch the Lakeland Sun,” said Polk group publisher Donna Fellows-Coffey. “We are committed to bringing even more community news from the west side of Polk County to the pages of the Lakeland Sun than we’ve been able to do in the past. This new format allows us to do that. Our readers on the east side of the county regularly comment on our level of community stories, and our readers on the west side have asked for more. They asked and we listened. Longtime Lakeland residents know the level of local stories they once enjoyed, and they want that level of hyperlocal coverage back. We’re excited to be the newspaper that’s committed to giving it to them.”

The current week’s edition features high school graduations, Mulberry’s state playoff run, Lakeland Regional Health’s recent accolades, a new indoor pickleball facility for Lakeland, Dr. Alex Rich’s departure from The AGB and an obituary tribute to longtime Lakeland treasure Hollis Hooks. And don’t miss Walt Disney World’s celebration at a Lakeland elementary school on next week’s front page!

The Lakeland Sun is a paid newspaper, available for purchase for $1 at more than 70 locations, such as supermarkets and convenience stores, throughout Lakeland, Bartow and Mulberry.
Readers who want the convenience of having the Lakeland Sun delivered directly to them have the option to purchase an annual subscription for the low price of only $39 per year – that’s only $3.25 a month or $0.75 per issue.

“I’m elated that we are able to offer Lakeland Sun subscriptions at such a great price for our readers,” Fellows-Coffey said. “I’m not even sure you can get a cup of coffee anywhere for $0.75 anymore.”

Subscribers to the Lakeland Sun receive print copies of the Lakeland Sun newspaper delivered straight to their mailbox or business, online access to our e-edition and website-only stories, and copies of both of our great glossy monthly magazines!

Readers who would like to subscribe to the Lakeland Sun for the annual price of $39 can do so by calling Anita Swain at 863-533-4183 or signing up online at  https://www.midfloridanewspapers.com/lakeland_sun/subscribe/ .

“The response that we’ve received back from members in the community to the launch of our new Lakeland Sun product has been so encouraging,” Fellows-Coffey said. “We’re now nine editions in. When our reporters are out in the community, they’re consistently getting asked where they will be showing up next and where more copies of the Lakeland Sun can be found. We have loved the community response!”

For Lakeland Chamber members who would like to add subscriptions at their home or business or as a perk for their employees, for any annual subscriptions booked during the month of June, we are discounting that annual subscription price to $30. And we can discount that down even further for any business purchasing 20 subscriptions or more. What a great way to help your employees stay informed about what’s going on in your community – and for you to stay informed on your competition! Please email [email protected] to take advantage of the discounted subscription offer.
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In addition to our community coverage, our team of talented multimedia marketing advisors pride themselves on providing excellent customer service to businesses such as yours! We offer a wide array of affordable advertising options to bring added value and exposure to your company for any size marketing budget. We’d love to schedule an appointment to come show you all that the Lakeland Sun and our other Polk-based products can offer your business in exposure to your target audience. Give us a call at 863-533-4183 to schedule an appointment.
The SUN is rising in Lakeland, and we are so excited to be the team making it happen. Thank you, Lakeland, for your warm welcome!

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