Everything you need to know to enjoy the 52nd annual Mayfaire-by-the-Lake arts festival at Lake Morton this weekend.
Author Archives: Stephanie Claytor
Stephanie Claytor has been a broadcast and digital journalist in Lakeland since 2016, covering Polk County for Bay News 9 and currently free-lancing for LkldNow. She is an author of travel and children's books.
Lakeland’s 3rd Annual ‘Book Crawl’ Begins Monday
The event gives independent bookstores a much-needed boost, with deals and giveaways to celebrate small business and literacy.
Amonie Jo’s Coffee Shop Brings Island Flavors and Flair to Downtown Lakeland
The Williams sisters want the colorful cafe, named for their Haitian mother, to be a ‘happy place’ where friends can gather.
‘Boxed by an Angel’ Hopes to Bring Comfort to Women Fighting Cancer
A Lakeland mom who survived breast cancer makes curated boxes for other women undergoing treatment.
Full Circle: Lakeland Native Who Grew Up Going to Sun ‘n Fun Will Fly in It This Week
Lakeland High School graduate Maj. Chad Smith says Sun ‘n Fun inspired his passion for aviation.
Polk County’s League of Women Voters Has Distributed More Than 1,800 Free Gun Locks
The group aims to prevent gun violence and accidental shootings.
Lakeland High School Student Creates Free Pantry for Pets in Dixieland
Vivian Oquendo, 14, and her family built the pantry next to the LKLD Free Fridge outside their home.
New Lakeland Boutiques Gamble That In-Person Shopping Is Back
Several boutiques have opened in Dixieland and downtown in recent months, offering authentic in-person clothing shopping experiences.
Mini Murals Brighten Walls and Spirits Around Lakeland’s Talbot House
The CRA is inviting artists to apply for the second phase of the project. The deadline is Feb. 29.
Scholarship Opportunity Aims to ‘Lift Up’ Local Black Entrepreneurs
Applications are due by Feb. 12 for the full-tuition ‘Business Opportunity Scholarship’ to Florida Technical College, valued at $61,178.