Three restaurants in the heart of downtown Lakeland have been selected to expand their outdoor seating into “parklets” along the street. They are Frescos Southern Kitchen, Harry’s Seafood Bar and Grille and Nineteen61.
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Veterans Day Event Will Dedicate Desert Storm Monument
A new monument honoring veterans of Operation Desert Storm will be dedicated Saturday at Lakeland’s annual Veterans Day ceremony, and this year’s event will include a local veterans’ advocate who recently received a statewide award.
Nashville-Inspired Hot Chicken Restaurant Set for S. Fla. Ave.
A quick-service, Nashville-inspired hot chicken restaurant is being readied to open in a former Starbucks location at the corner of south Florida Avenue and Beacon Road.
Florida Southern Cancels December Graduation, Adjusts Spring Schedule
Florida Southern College has cancelled its December commencement ceremony and adjusted its spring semester dates amid the continued uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic.
Three Lakeland Colleges Place in U.S. News 2021 Rankings
Three Lakeland institutions — Florida Southern College, Florida Polytechnic University and Southeastern University — made the cut when U.S. News and World Report released its annual college rankings earlier this month.

