A pair of benefit concerts dominate weekend music, but there’s plenty else going on. Seventies soft-rockers America and Three Dog Night play Joker Marchant Saturday in a Rotary benefit for a new city playground. On Sunday, an afternoon and evening of blues and Southern rock at Linkster’s North raises money to help keep the Music Ranch […]
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Kate Upton, Justin Verlander Host Dog Adoption Event
When model Kate Upton visits Lakeland to watch boyfriend Justin Verlander pitch for the Detroit Tigers, she’s been known to sneak down to the SPCA to cuddle canines. She and Verlander are combining their passion for dogs and baseball by hosting a Grand Slam Adoption event at Marchant Stadium March 31 just before the Tigers-Yankees […]
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Blanton Family Donates $5M to Florida Baptist Children’s Home
Source: The Ledger
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Munn Park Tree Inspiring More Public Art
Based on the success of the “giraffe tree” he painted in Munn Park, artist David Collins has started another public art project and is planning to paint more trees in the park.
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Unsure Where to Vote? Look It Up Here
Polls are open until 7 p.m. Only voters registered as Democrats or Republicans can vote in today’s party primaries. Check your polling place here.
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Photo, Video Gallery: Night to Shine
Around 200 guests and their buddies attended A Night to Shine at First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland on Friday. The prom for special needs young adults was sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation and held at 200 churches in eight countries.