Before revealing his identity, Joe Cruz managed to create a whirlwind of enjoyment throughout Polk County and all in just over one month’s time.  The Lakelandist, Cruz’s blog and the pseudonym for his comedic writing, poked fun at the quirks that we all know and love about the place we call home. Nothing was off limits but everything was in good fun. Joe shares with us what led him to start the infamous satire blog and the stories behind some of his favorite humorous headlines.  Although The Lakelandist hasn’t released any new material since Joe revealed his identity to thousands of curious fans, could The Lakelandist make a comeback at some point? Listen to find out and laugh along with us as we dive into the mind and the comedy of Lakeland’s beloved satirist.  Here are some of our favorite Lakelandist headlines:

• Ledger Parent Company Optimistic About Impending Merger with Tire Fire
• Buoyed By Ron DeSantis, Grady Judd, Florida Rises to Most Press Conferences Per Capita
• Tired of Explaining Difference, Junior League Changes Building Name from “Sorosis” to “Liver Disease”
• Winter Haven Holiday Boat Parade Interrupted By Renegade Festivus Kayak
• After Success of Black & Brew at Library, Commissioners Contemplate Turning City Hall into a Beef’s Express
• Mulberry Man Can’t Decide Between Gray and Black Cargo Shorts for Wedding Day
• Retired Couple Not Sure Lake Alfred Has Enough Antique Stores
• Desperately Seeking Sponsors, Lakeland Community Theatre To Mount Production of “A Taco Bus Named Desire”
• South Florida Avenue to be Expanded from Four Slow Lanes to Six Slow Lanes
• Auditor Reports Citrus Connection Woefully Unprepared for “Speed” Scenario as Buses Unable to Go Faster than 5 MPH
• Polk County Commissioners Baffled By Simultaneous Obesity, Meth Epidemics
• Snowbirds Complete Migration By Parking Diagonally Across Cypress Gardens Blvd
• Mulberry Resident Claiming Lakeland Citizenship Forced to Wear Scarlet M 

You can see all of the infamous Lakelandist headlines at  TheLakelandist.com .