Diora Franqui-Marchand knows what it is like to be a student trying to figure out what local opportunities are available for teens. Now, she wants to make that process easier with her website, Astraea.
Category: Arts & Culture
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Florida Southern’s Miller Planetarium Reopens to the Public
Florida Southern’s restored planetarium combines Frank Lloyd Wright’s original design with the latest technology and new programming for students and the public.
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Community Leaders Come Together to Champion ‘Arts as Infrastructure’
Over 100 people attended “The Infrastructure of Well-Being,” hosted by the Polk Arts and Health Collaborative, to explore the impact of the arts on the overall health of the community.
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Lakeland Community Theater Names Interim Leader; Alan Reynolds Out
Originally hired by Reynolds in 2010, Maureen McGowan has returned to guide the theater through the transition as interim producing director.
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Lkld Lore: The Parrot Has Been Home to Lakeland’s LGBTQ+ Community Since 1969
The gay bar, possibly the oldest continually operating in Florida, continues to be a gathering place for LGBTQ+ people in Central Florida.
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Lindy Ball Returns Saturday as Lakeland’s Swing Dance Community Grows
What began as one person’s quest for community has grown into a thriving Lindy Hop scene, with dancers from across Florida coming to Lakeland.
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Lakeland Symphony Orchestra Announces 61st Season
With performances at Branscomb Auditorium and the AGB, the 2026-2027 LSO season will honor traditions and engage Polk County youth.
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Lkld Lore: After 80 Years, Silver Moon Drive-In Still Enchants Audiences in Lakeland
For generations, the Silver Moon Drive-In has been a first-date destination, a family tradition and a backdrop to life’s milestones for many Lakelanders. Now, as the iconic drive-in approaches its 80th anniversary in 2028, a new documentary hopes to preserve those memories before they’re lost.
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More Than Dance: Lakeland Club Keeps Seniors Active and Connected
For nearly 25 years, the Lakeland Seniors Dance & Social Club has given older residents of Lakeland a place to dance, socialize, and build community every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon.
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Cattle County: Polk Honors Ranching Heritage at Circle B
An industry with generations of history in Central Florida continues to cement its legacy with economic impact and historical preservation.
