We just lived through the shortest month of the year - all while celebrating Valentine’s Day, the Lunar New Year, Groundhog Day, Super Bowl Sunday, President’s Day + Black History Month…..Before we go full speed into daylight savings and the luck of the Irish, here’s a look back at what you enjoyed reading (or may have missed out on) in February.

⛪ Top story: 7 historic Lakeland churches

DYK many of Lakeland’s most historic churches are over 100 years old? Some have even been around since before the inception of Lakeland. From their magnificent altars shipped from Italy and Gothic-style sanctuaries to hand-carved wooden pews + stained glass ceilings, these architectural marvels help complete the beauty that is Swan City.

🛍️ Top post: Polk woman using her pain to lift others (Bay News 9) came in the Facebook top with 497 engagements and 41 shares. Lakelanders love to rally around a cause.

🏛️ Top story: 9 eclectic facts about Lakeland’s past

From Polk County being the world’s leader in the production of phosphate in 1894 to accommodating Spanish-American War training camps to haunted claims at the Old Polk County Courthouse in Bartow, our city has a collection of eclectic facts that make it what it is today.

🏗️ Top post: What do you want to see on Main St came in the Instagram top with 200 comments. You can still leave a comment because you never know who’s watching...

🏖️ Top story: Fun in the sun: Secret FL beaches

If you want to take a day trip into the bay area for some extra sunshine, we put together this list of some of our favorite secluded beaches in the area.

We have a lot planned for March, like a Tiger Town series, details on the Florida Man, and recycling in Lakeland. Want to share an event with us? Click here to learn how it could be featured in our newsletter.

As always, remember to tag us (#LALtoday) in all your Lakeland-related activities for a chance to be reposted or featured in our newsletter.

- LALtoday team