Eric Pera

Senior reporter, The Ledger, covering social services, food and, I'm not kidding, beer.

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@pablo_101 Seeking info on D'Lucas. Please call The Ledger, 802-7528.

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Lakeland's @thebrewhub lets citrus shine in new Rome City IPA. https://t.co/q0YmJosEs4

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New Mulberry eatery delivers expert Cuban sandwiches and more. https://t.co/Vyde1nNfCs

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Ford's Garage plans Lakeland location by end of year. Interesting concept: mechanics serving burgers and craft beer. https://t.co/YiWxJpYeo5

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Lakeland is over the moon for A Cow Named Moo ice cream sandwiches. https://t.co/FnfsRzCOkx

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Coming this summer to downtown Winter Haven - Tempo 1930, an homage to New Orleans AND Publix. https://t.co/LNy2HitUJa

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Lakeland's Posto 9 ups the restaurant game in greater Lakeland with a bit of Brazilian flair. @Posto9Gastropub https://t.co/ZxtqX1UGlF

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Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine closed shop several years ago in downtown Lakeland, but @lkldnow reports it has signed a lease to return.

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Lakeland's The Rib House adding sushi bar and expanding Thai options. https://t.co/XggQthcm6g

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This black IPA from @DuckRabbitbrew is one hoppy bunny. https://t.co/fidSU9BfJs

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Volunteers in Service to the Elderly honor their own at Wednesday's luncheon in Lakeland. https://t.co/ritJEZHYb1

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Ford's Garage, a craft beer and burger joint, coming to Lakeland Park Center area. https://t.co/MxEBYXeqQV

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Melonie's Cafe, a Dundee institution, set to receive new owners. https://t.co/dOP8QyejO7

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This Sat., April 8, is Kiwanis Pancake Fest at Joker Marchant Stadium! Proceeds support Polk charities. https://t.co/4LX77ExOkE

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Winter Haven Municipal Airport set to debut another restaurant and bar operation. https://t.co/hdxMFdmJQa

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Sierra Nevada Brewing expands on its legendary Pale Ale, adding orange peel to the mix. https://t.co/49JG7fmfUW

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Crooked Bass Grill & Tavern, off the beaten path but worth exploring. https://t.co/iQLwKJEwlK

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Zarza grill in south Lakeland dishes up tasty fare fast, with a Latin flair. https://t.co/MFP0GB0usy

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Keel & Curley's hard cider operation delivers the strawberries. https://t.co/QhVVfhr7Rm

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Another winner from @GreenBenchBrew, aged in oak. https://t.co/P093W072z5