Chicken-keeping is legal in the city and county, although there are rules about where roosters are allowed and how far coops must be from homes.
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
New Thai Restaurant Delivers Authentic Flavors to South Lakeland
Savory Thai is the fulfillment of a dream that began when matriarch May Lee arrived in the U.S. at age 8 as a Hmong refugee.
Posted inBusiness
Gourmet Popcorn is a Family Affair for Four Lakeland Brothers and Their Mom
Four Brothers Popcorn Co. was founded in April and has gained an enthusiastic following in local foodie groups.
Posted inTransportation
Despite Recent Rain Damage, City Says Brick Roads Have More Pros Than Cons
At the request of residents, the bricks on East Belvedere Street were uncovered last month after four decades hidden under asphalt.
Posted inNews
Aviation-Inspired Playground Planned for Southwest Lakeland
The Florida Air Museum hopes to inspire children with a playground featuring an airport layout, including taxiways and runways.
Posted inHousing
Developer Plans to Convert Former Sears at Lakeland Square Mall Into 320 Apartments
The plan is part of a national ‘retail-to-residential’ trend that’s breathing new life into declining shopping centers.
Posted inFood & Dining
Vegan Cafe Opens Near Downtown Lakeland
Opening the cafe is ‘a dream’ for owner Rima Schillinger, after years of building a following at Catapult and farmers’ markets.
Posted inFood & Dining
Lakeland Sisters Open Jona-Bells Cafe on City’s North Side
Lake Gibson HS grads Joni and Isabella Wilcox are excited to share their passion for coffee, acai bowls, fresh juices and Brazilian flavors.
Posted inPeople
Who is Lakeland Mom?
April Mucci shares how a personal project snowballed into Lakeland’s most comprehensive resource guide for parents.
Posted inEvents
Lakeland’s Mayfaire-by-the-Lake is celebrating its 51st year
Everything you need to know if you’re going to the Mayfaire-by-the-Lake arts festival at Lake Morton this weekend.
