The 5-2 vote came after numerous residents spoke against the proposed bar and event space on religious grounds.
Category: Downtown
Plans For ‘The Chapel’ Bar Might Be Halted by Neighboring Church
City regulations prohibit a bar less than 300 feet from a church downtown, unless the City Commission grants a variance.
City Unveils Concepts for Munn Park; Vote for Your Favorite
Conceptual renderings show a large central grassy lawn surrounded by areas for recreational activities and a shaded events stage
Four-way Stops Will Replace Traffic Signals at 7 Downtown Intersections
The move will improve traffic flow and focus driver attention more on pedestrians, city officials say.
Local Businessmen Want To Resurrect Church Building as a Bar
The plan to transform the now-vacant downtown space into an event venue and bar would need approval from the City Commission.
City Leaders Want Public Feedback on Munn Park’s Center
The focal point has been a blank canvas since removal of the controversial Confederate statue in 2019.
Downtown Board Approves Design of 7-Story Oak Street Complex
The developers plan 200 apartments and townhomes surrounding a 420-space, three-level parking structure.
2022 Christmas Parade Award Winners
The Polk County Wedding and Event Pros float, which which hosted a live wedding ceremony, won the Judges Choice Award.
2022 Christmas Parade in Photos and Videos
An estimated 50,000 people came to watch the downtown parade, which included roughly 100 floats and marching bands.
2022 Christmas Parade: The Basics
Thousands will converge on downtown Lakeland Thursday evening for the spectacle of the annual Christmas parade and fireworks.