The city’s chief horticulturalist complimented a giant staghorn fern, fiddle-leaf figs and black diamond crape myrtle trees.
Category: City Hall / Local Gov’t
Posted inPolitics
In Lakeland’s SE District, Modest Campaigns Stand Apart from Big-Money Races
Commissioner Mike Musick and challenger Kim-Marie Noble are keeping the race simple — by choice as much as by circumstance.
Posted inDowntown
Help Shape the Future of Downtown, Midtown and Dixieland at Nov. 6 Event
Open house at the RP Funding Center will kick off Lakeland CRA’s yearlong ‘Restore the Core’ initiative.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Two Candidates Outpace Opponents in Fundraising for City Elections
Roberts McCarley sets new record for Lakeland mayoral campaigns; Troutman raises nearly eight times Odisho.
Posted inBusiness
Lakeland Commission Approves Six-Story Marriott Hotel in Lakeside Village
Marriott will build a European-inspired AC Hotel on rarely-used parking spaces north of the CMX movie theater.
Posted inDowntown
Lakeland to Sell Former JCPenney Building and Orange Street Garage to Publix for $10 Each
The properties are part of the grocery chain’s planned $121 million tech hub downtown.
Posted inEnvironment
One Year After Milton, Lake Bonny Residents Hope Fixes Arrive Before the Next Storm
A study identified three options to prevent future flooding, but relief hinges on approval of an $11.8 million grant.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland to Pave Over More of Easton Drive’s Bricks
Repeated washouts have been dangerous for motorists and costly for the city.
Posted inEnvironment
Longtime Lakeland Business and Resident Receive Beautification Awards
John Tankson has spent five decades tending the lush, tropical landscape at his home on West 13th Street.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland Candidates Face Voters in First Forum before Nov. 4 Election
Four candidates for mayor and four aspiring commissioners fielded questions about growth, housing and transportation.
