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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.
Posted inFood & Dining
Mulberry Gets a Food Hall
Former hands at the Joinery launch new food concepts in Depot 303.
Posted inBusiness
Minority-Owned Polk Businesses to Shine at Gala
Lakeland’s The Well will celebrate Black businesses in an expo and hold the gala this year.
Posted inEducation
Polk Parents May Lose Child Care Vouchers
Parents are urged to contact legislators now over proposed state cuts to early learning funding.
Posted inRecreation
Lakeland Parks and Rec Seeks New Instructors
Can you teach dance? Fencing? More? Parks and Rec might have an opening for you.
Posted inHistory
‘Rosa Parks’ of Lakeland Nellie Brooks May Finally Get Her Due
City commission set to vote to rename park after Lakeland Civil Rights activist.
Posted inArts & Culture
Book Crawl Returns April 24
Lakeland kicks off the fourth annual Book Crawl, with a shorter week.
Posted inFood & Dining
Latin Fusion Eatery Opens in Lakeland
Fusion&Sabor Kitchen mixes South American and Indian flavors
Posted inBusiness
Do Me a Flavor: Citrus Innovation Center Opens at Florida Polytechnic
The facility, helmed by the IFF conglomerate, seeks new scents and tastes.
Posted inEducation
Her First Play’s a Winner and She’s Just 18
Lake Gibson High School theater student Patricia Rose Brady rises in a Florida student playwriting contest
