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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.

Surgical tools
Posted inHealth

Local Demand for Vasectomies Is Up, But So Are Wait Times

by Stephanie Claytor March 17, 2023March 19, 2023

Lakeland has a limited number of urologists who offer the procedure, which has increased in popularity since the reversal of Roe v. Wade.

Gianna and Farhad Rhamani
Posted inDining

New Food Truck Brings Persian Flavors to Lakeland

by Stephanie Claytor March 13, 2023March 13, 2023

The Feasts of Persia food truck merges the flavors of Iran and the U.S. The signature dish is a kabob burger.

flixbus bus
Posted inTransportation

FlixBus Plans Service from Lakeland to Tampa, Orlando and Miami

by Stephanie Claytor March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

The service targets commuters by using the Gow B. Fields Park and Ride on U.S. 98 near Interstate 4.

Posted inPublic Safety

15 Things To Know About LPD’s Body-Worn Cameras

by Stephanie Claytor March 2, 2023March 2, 2023

A 20-page policy governs the use of the video equipment that is being issued to 265 officers.

Owners Tiffany Thenor, left, and Jessica Zivkovich at WonderHere.
Posted inSchools

WonderHere Converts to a Farm Schoolhouse

by Stephanie Claytor February 15, 2023February 27, 2023

Owners Tiffany Thenor and Jessica Zivkovich set out to show ‘education can be done … more peacefully and joyfully.’

Posted inPeople

Callie Neslund Promoted to CEO of the GiveWell Community Foundation

by Stephanie Claytor February 14, 2023February 27, 2023

She joined the organization in August and succeeds John Attaway, who will remain with GiveWell as counsel.

Posted inRecreation

Regional Step Show Will Kick Off Black History Month

by Stephanie Claytor January 30, 2023January 26, 2023

Lakeland’s Taken By Surprise Step Team will host teens from throughout the South at the competition

Posted inHealth

Moms With Monitors Program Aims to Reduce Infant Mortality in Polk

by Stephanie Claytor January 24, 2023January 23, 2023

The initiative is a joint effort by the Polk County Health Department and the League of Women Voters.

Posted inPeople

Dr. William Roth selected as Watson Clinic’s managing partner

by Stephanie Claytor January 23, 2023January 23, 2023

The previous managing partner, Dr. Steven Achinger, chose not to seek the position again, a clinic spokeswoman said.

Little Bus Books and The Nectary
Posted inBusiness

Little Bus Books Setting Up Shop in The Nectary

by Stephanie Claytor January 18, 2023January 18, 2023

A Florida theme connects both stores. The Nectary sells native plants, and the bookstore has featured Florida titles.

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