The CRA is inviting artists to apply for the second phase of the project. The deadline is Feb. 29.
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 inActivism, Business, Schools
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.
Posted inFood & Dining
Cafe Zuppina a ‘Great Addition’ to Lakeland’s Downtown Food Scene
The popular restaurant plans to open next month at 116. S. Tennessee Ave., the space formerly occupied by Cafe Roti.
Posted inHousing
Former Sears Store Relisted for Sale, Putting Planned Apartments in Doubt
The Flacks Group says it’s moving forward with the project, but would abandon its plans and sell for the right price.
Posted inFood & Dining
Lake Morton Welcomes New Restaurants on East Palmetto Street
Pizza Daddy’s has earned rave reviews in its first two months. Mootown Scoops and the Peach House plan to open soon.
Posted inHousing
Lakeland Housing Authority: More Than Just Housing
The federally-funded agency also provides job training, senior healthcare, tutoring and financial counseling.
Posted inEvents
Hmong Community to host New Year Celebration at Tigertown on Saturday
Lakelanders are invited to learn about the Southeast Asian group’s culture and enjoy a free lunch, games and performances.
Posted inDowntown
Inklings Book Shoppe Is Moving to Downtown Lakeland
The store, which specializes in used and antiquarian books, will be around the corner from Pressed Books & Coffee.
Posted inSchools
WonderHere Schoolhouse Launches Fundraising Campaign to ‘Keep the Dream Alive’
The school’s nonprofit foundation is hoping to raise $185,000 over the next year to secure its future.
Posted inFood & Dining
Lakeland Pop-Up ‘Bandidas’ To Open Cafe on Edgewood Drive in January
Bandidas will be the 12th food-based business to launch from Catapult into a brick-and-mortar site.