Some neighbors of Lakeland’s Rec Room are troubled by crime stemming from downtown bars.
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Pock! Indoor Pickleball Wins at Lakeland Zoning Board
The Lakeland zoning panel approved six indoor pickleball courts for a warehouse on Gateway Boulevard.
Citrus Looms Large in Lakeland Exhibit
Lakeland History and Culture Center debuts new exhibit focused on oranges, queens and tangerines.
Lights Out for Lakeland’s Solar Community
A perfect storm of politics and tariffs has killed Lakeland’s planned Myrtlebrook solar microgrid community.
Is Indoor Pickleball on Its Way Here?
A Tampa company is hoping to turn 18,200 square feet of Lakeland warehouse space into air-conditioned courts for the fastest-growing sport in America.
Market on Kentucky Helps Grow Local Small Businesses
There are tantalizing goods from local food entrepreneurs at Lakeland’s new Market on Kentucky.
Local Roofer Donates Services to New Beulah Missionary Baptist Church
The new and badly needed roof comes in time for the church’s 58th anniversary.
George Jenkins BBQ Team Releases New Line of Dry Rubs
George Jenkins barbecue team are competitors — and now, entrepreneurs
The Boba Boom: Lakeland Warms Up to Specialty Iced Teas
New locally owned tea houses have bubbled up on Lakeland’s north and south sides.
Pizza, Wine, Ice Cream Coming to Neighboring Dixieland Buildings
Three food and beverage businesses will occupy two vacant buildings at South Florida Avenue and East Belmar Street.

