Lakeland staff rolled out a low-cost park upgrade without saying a word. So far, it’s been a ‘home run.’
Category: Downtown
Posted inBusiness
Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro Opens at Lakeland Regional Health
The fourth Lakeland location opened Jan. 2, just in time to celebrate 20 years in business.
Posted inTransportation
Squeeze to Pilot New Vehicles on NYE
The Squeeze will offer rides in all-electric and enclosed GEM e6 shuttles until 2 a.m. on New Years Eve.
Posted inDowntown
Santa and His Reindeer Were Delayed This Year, and Lakelanders Had Questions
The light display on top of the Lakeland Electric building wasn’t installed until Dec. 17 due to necessary roof repairs.
Posted inCity Hall
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.
Posted inDowntown
Over 50,000 People Gather for Lakeland’s 44th Annual Christmas Parade
Crowds filled downtown as floats, bands, and performers — culminating with Santa and Mrs. Claus — brought holiday spirit to the streets.
Posted inDowntown
Lakeland’s Late Night Dessert Shop Debuts with Weekend Event
Vampire Penguin will introduce their shaved snow desserts and indie gothic bookstore in downtown Lakeland this Friday and Saturday.
Posted inDowntown
2025 Lakeland Christmas Parade: Know Before You Go
Thousands will converge on downtown Lakeland Thursday evening for the annual Christmas parade.
Posted inBusiness
Shop Pink, Shop Lakeland
The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce encourages shoppers to choose local this holiday season.
Posted inDowntown
Lakeland’s Munn Park Gets Its First Large Christmas Tree
The 34-foot-tall artificial majestic mountain pine was delivered this week.