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Author Archives: Barry Friedman
Barry Friedman founded Lkldnow.com in 2015 as the culmination of a career in print and digital journalism. Since 1982, he has used the tools of reporting, editing and content curation to help people in Lakeland understand their community better.
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A Message from LkldNow’s Founder: So long and -30-
Barry Friedman is retiring after 50 years in journalism.
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Great conversations plus this week’s news
Great conversations start here Trinity Laurino Executive Director At LkldNow, we believe local news isn’t just something you read – it’s a dialogue that connects and strengthens our community. Last Thursday, we hosted a public forum that sparked in-person conversations about the future of the arts in Lakeland – including the growing desire for an […]
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Remembering Hollis Hooks, a mentor and friend to many
Remembering Hollis Hooks, a mentor and friend to many Trinity Laurino Executive Director Part of being a community news organization is that the news we cover often directly affects us, as it did this week with the passing of Hollis Hooks, who, among his many other notable civic activities, served on the board of LkldNow. […]
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Next week: Experts discuss the future of the arts in Lakeland
Next week: Experts discuss the future of the arts in Lakeland Trinity Laurino Executive Director One of the first things I noticed when I moved to Lakeland nearly nine years ago was how much this city values the arts. From our art museum to the local symphony, to the proliferation of public art, the packed […]
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Polk’s doctor shortage | Alleviating food insecurity
CURATED LAKELAND NEWS View short student films | Thursday & Friday | 7 p.m. | Harrison School for the ArtsThe Spring Film Festival will screen 17 films by Harrison motion picture arts students. Tickets: $12 adults, $9 students. Celebrate Dos de Mayo at First Friday | Friday | 6-9 p.m. | DowntownMexican and Caribbean sounds, […]
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An enlightening conversation about local media
An enlightening conversation about local media Barry Friedman Founder and Editor-at-large If you are interested in Lakeland’s news media – and I suspect you are if you read this newsletter – you can learn a lot via a revealing new video and podcast. It’s the latest episode of the Listen Lakeland Show produced by Lakeland […]
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Avelo cancels NC flight | Bonnet Springs named best city park
CURATED LAKELAND NEWS Hunt for Easter eggs | Various times and locations Thursday – Saturday.Check the list of Easter egg hunts and family events at Lakelandmom.com for holiday happenings near you. Meet author Craig Pittman | Thursday | 6:30 p.m. | Kathleen Heritage Park, 8950 N. Campbell RoadPittman, a humorist, environmental columnist, author and podcaster, […]
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Polk Parents Struggle to Find, Pay for Child Care
CURATED LAKELAND NEWS Explore the history of Florida citrus labels | Thursday | 5:30 p.m. | Lakeland Public Library on Lake MortonBrenda Eubanks Burnette, author of “Florida Citrus Crate Labels,” will talk about the marketing of Florida citrus. Free. Check out the new trails at Se7en Wetlands | Friday | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]
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Event will focus on sustaining Lakeland’s lively arts scene
Event will focus on sustaining Lakeland’s lively arts scene Trinity Laurino Executive Director One of the things that struck me when I moved to Lakeland was how much this city values the arts. A professional symphony, a Smithsonian-affiliated art museum, a thriving theater scene, live music, public art and schools dedicated to arts education – […]