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Lkld Lore: After 80 Years, Silver Moon Drive-In Still Enchants Audiences in Lakeland
For generations, the Silver Moon Drive-In has been a first-date destination, a family tradition and a backdrop to life’s milestones for many Lakelanders. Now, as the iconic drive-in approaches its 80th anniversary in 2028, a new documentary hopes to preserve those memories before they’re lost.
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At Bonnet Springs, RFK Jr. Touts Update to FDA Orange Juice Standards
The change is predicted to allow orange juice producers to rely more heavily on Florida oranges, which have been negatively impacted by citrus greening and severe weather.
Lakeland Coffee Shops Deny Gubernatorial Candidate’s Guerilla Campaign Stops
Two local coffee shops were blindsided when the James Fishback campaign promoted events they did not agree to.
Bryant Stadium to Host Inaugural ‘Pouncey Classic’ on July 18
On Saturday, July 18, the Pouncey Foundation and New Beginnings High School will host the inaugural Pouncey Classic from 2 to 8 p.m. at Bryant Stadium, home of the Lakeland Dreadnaughts
Reviving the Roots: FSC’s Century-Old Citrus Legacy Meets Tomorrow’s Agribusiness
Two campus groves are being replanted as part of a larger revitalization effort for Polk’s citrus industry.
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More Than Dance: Lakeland Club Keeps Seniors Active and Connected
For nearly 25 years, the Lakeland Seniors Dance & Social Club has given older residents of Lakeland a place to dance, socialize, and build community every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon.
Can Great Southern Beverages Make a Comeback?
Great Southern Beverages, a Lakeland beverage-producer-for-hire is seeking to overcome financial challenges and adapt to shifts in consumers’ tastes to stay afloat.
Cattle County: Polk Honors Ranching Heritage at Circle B
An industry with generations of history in Central Florida continues to cement its legacy with economic impact and historical preservation.
Midtown’s Next Chapter: From Fighting Blight to Guiding Growth
Long-term vision includes more homes near Lakeland Regional, a bigger future for Tigertown, and extending the Midtown CRA through 2056.
Data Center Moratorium Draws Crowd and Lakeland Revises Hearing Dates
In a City Commission meeting that lasted over four hours on July 6, commissioners received an update on the drafted ordinance that would enact a 12-month moratorium on data centers and large load customers.
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