People who grew up in Lakeland some time ago might be surprised to learn that the telephone number they used to dial to hear the time and temperature is still operating. But it will be disconnected by the end of this month.
Publix has provided the service since 1965 for people who dialed (863) 686-8118. But with smartphones giving us instant information, the nostalgic dial-the-time line is going the way of other former Publix standbys such as S&H Green Stamps, Sunday closings and Toledo scales, which are still in older stores but aren’t going into new ones.
The phone service has been “a helpful resource over the years,” said Publix spokeswoman Hannah Herring — but it will end on March 28 because usage is down now…