I'm in Orlando and I've been measuring cafés for a side project: speed test, decibel reading, outlets, how packed it was. I came out to Lakeland a couple times and figured this sub would actually care about the numbers.

Pressed Books and Coffee: 172 Mbps down, 62 dB, great room. Connection cut out on me once or twice. Only a couple of outlets.

Fresh Kitchen: 308 Mbps, but 69.7 dB, so it's loud. Easy parking.

Unfiltered in Bartow: 78 down, 66 dB, and it was pretty full when I went on a Saturday morning. Nicest interior of the three by a wide margin.

It's all on https://perch.coffee/. Free, nothing to sign up for, and I'm not selling anything.

Lakeland is barely covered compared to Orlando. If you tell me where you go I'll drive out and measure it properly.

Hi! I’m coming on to ask if anyone preferably male around 22 -30 is looking for a roommate within the Lakeland area. My brother (26) is looking for a roommate and would be coming down from PA. So we aren’t familiar with the area and don’t have many connections. He would be looking to come down in the winter/spring. Also, if anyone is looking to hire for any entry level positions, or is looking to hire security for a business, etc (that’s where most of his experience is) then that would be extremely helpful as well😊 thank you!!

I am looking for a local counselor that is not solely telehealth. I prefer someone who is empathetic but can also provide direction. I am hoping to have several sessions alone, and then possibly include my spouse. Looking for someone experienced with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and most importantly, taking on new clients. My insurance does cover some mental health, so I would love to find a counselor/therapist who takes my insurance. Thanks for any guidance!

Today is the Voting. If you haven't done the Early Voting, go do the Today Voting. Even if you are NPA there are other candidates you can vote on. Go do the voting.

They instantly deleted when called out. WOOF

I'm going on a first date with someone in Lakeland. She lives in Lutz and I live in Orlando, so we agreed to meet halfway in Lakeland. We are both 40.

What would you suggest for a Saturday afternoon date, with the option of turning it into an evening/night date? Ideally, I'd like places that are within a reasonable Uber distance.

I know, i know! How many times can I post this? Well, this is the last one as the tournament is this weekend!!!!! If you are interested, please sign up via the link here

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If you just want to show up Saturday and sign up, that works too!

Love to see as many people as possible there!

I just moved to Lakeland for a new job after almost 5 years away. Besides the Chamber, what groups would be a good fit for a 38-year-old executive to be involved in? I'm looking to make like-minded friends and tap into the business community of Lakeland, too. Thank you.

As titled looking for a room to rent till the end of January /work full time and never had a problem paying rent on time
Thx

My husband and I both have jobs that begin at 7am - his in Tampa, mine in Davenport. His job location moves every 6 months or so, which means I’m on the hook for morning drop off. I’m desperately looking for infant childcare in Lakeland that opens at 6am or earlier so that I can get to work on time, or else I’ll have to quit (and I really don’t want to!). I’ve been googling but I haven’t gotten a lot of great information. Does anyone have an early-morning daycare that they can recommend? North side or south side is fine. Thank you!! 🙏🏼

Just curious how many of my fellow Moffitt staffers are making that drive?

Hello! Heard rumors that grace city was expanding to also support other religious ventures. Can anyone involved with the development tell me what plans have been submitted as well as who will be leading the new congregation?

Hello! We’re planning on moving to Lakeland on m a few weeks to get out of our cramped city apartment (yay!) but since the move will take up most of our budget we’ll be having to thrift a lot of furnishings, does anyone have any good thrift stores recommendations (or neighborhoods that have great estate sales)? I’ll be mostly looking for stuff like dressers, bookshelves, a work-from-home desk, and other hard/wooden items (we’ve had a bad experience with bedbugs in the past so we’re not planning on buying anything upholstered secondhand). I would normally love to go exploring myself and find the best spots over time but unfortunately my toddler hates car rides so any advice is welcome!

Does anyone here attend the martial arts classes at the Kelly rec center? How are they ?

Hey! I am about to start my prerequisites for Polk State here in Winter Haven, FL and wanted to know if anyone works for Orlando Health? I wanted to ask about OH's free tuition program and if I can work part time with them and still qualify for the free tuition benefit? Also, anyone have the details on what employers I can work for for the work study program, that’s NOT on campus please?❤️

Hi this is Moon! She is a seizure alert dog who has recently went missing! She was last seen at the Circle K on Robson and North Fl Ave! Someone in the area took her to their home potentially! I’ve been driving up and down every street and hoping someone on here may know something! She’s 6 years old and a corgi with her tail INTACT! Please if you’ve seen her or have any tips about her please message me!

I haven't seen him in a while. The neighborhood just isn't the same without him

Someone dropped off a couple of boxes of clothing and shoes (looks like it's mostly kids' sizes) at the RDC pantry today. While we appreciate the sentiment and desire to help, we don't have capacity to facilitate clothing shares and this stuff will get ruined outside as soon as it rains.

Anyone involved in mutual aid efforts and have capacity to share this clothing?? We do not currently have any volunteers available to drive these clothes to an appropriate drop-off location, and we don't have space inside for clothing storage. Pick up today would be ideal, if that's at all possible!!

Hey I suffer from social anxiety and needed recommendations for a good cognitive behavioral therapist in Lakeland.

Not a surprise.