School proximity and revitalization concerns drove 4–1 vote, despite attorney’s warning about potential lawsuits.
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After Eight Years as Mayor, Bill Mutz Faces an Unfamiliar Question: What’s Next?
Slowing down is not part of the plan for Lakeland’s outgoing mayor.
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Lakeland Commissioners Reach Compromise on Mass Market Sales
Madden calls the unanimous votes ‘a Christmas miracle.’
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Commission Tackles Stormwater, Pedestrian Bridge and More at Marathon Meeting
The final meeting of 2025, and Mutz’s last as mayor, was nearly 7.5 hours.
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Lakeland Pulls Plug on Stalled Oak Street Project — Keeps $205,000
Tampa-based developer asked city for additional $10 million to build apartments, shopping and parking project.
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‘Rare and Extreme’: Business Leader Criticizes Lakeland’s Proposed Stormwater Rate Hike
City leaders say the increase is needed to pay for more than $69 million in unfunded lakes and stormwater projects.
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More Townhomes, Fewer Apartments: Developers Seek to Change Wedgewood Plan
New design moves taller buildings inward and adds a second access point for Lakeland drivers.
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Money Questions Loom as Commission Preps for Dec. 15 Vote on Mass Market Sales
Commissioners disagree about how generous to be with price reductions for Haus 820, DOU Bakehouse and Market Lofts.
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Lakeside Village and Spanish-Style Dixieland Home Earn December Beautification Awards
The city’s chief horticulturist praised both winners for the care and upkeep of their properties.
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No Discussion, No Vote: LaLonde Questions How Housing Authority Board Rejected Audit
Stevenson says annual HUD reviews are sufficient; LaLonde says they don’t examine retaliation, wait lists or transparency.