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LkldNow

Independent, community-driven news about Lakeland, Fla.

Category: Downtown

Posted inDowntown

City Commission Denies Permit for Bar in a Former Church Building

by Kimberly C. Moore January 17, 2023January 19, 2023

The 5-2 vote came after numerous residents spoke against the proposed bar and event space on religious grounds.

The Chapel and neighboring church
Posted inDowntown

Plans For ‘The Chapel’ Bar Might Be Halted by Neighboring Church

by Kimberly C. Moore January 13, 2023January 19, 2023

City regulations prohibit a bar less than 300 feet from a church downtown, unless the City Commission grants a variance.

Posted inDowntown

City Unveils Concepts for Munn Park; Vote for Your Favorite

by Kimberly C. Moore January 11, 2023January 13, 2023

Conceptual renderings show a large central grassy lawn surrounded by areas for recreational activities and a shaded events stage

Posted inDowntown

Four-way Stops Will Replace Traffic Signals at 7 Downtown Intersections

by Kimberly C. Moore January 5, 2023January 8, 2023

The move will improve traffic flow and focus driver attention more on pedestrians, city officials say.

Posted inDowntown

Local Businessmen Want To Resurrect Church Building as a Bar

by Kimberly C. Moore January 3, 2023January 13, 2023

The plan to transform the now-vacant downtown space into an event venue and bar would need approval from the City Commission.

Posted inDowntown

City Leaders Want Public Feedback on Munn Park’s Center

by Kimberly C. Moore December 23, 2022January 12, 2023

The focal point has been a blank canvas since removal of the controversial Confederate statue in 2019.

Posted inDowntown

Downtown Board Approves Design of 7-Story Oak Street Complex

by Barry Friedman December 21, 2022December 23, 2022

The developers plan 200 apartments and townhomes surrounding a 420-space, three-level parking structure.

Posted inFamily

2022 Christmas Parade Award Winners

by LkldNow December 3, 2022December 3, 2022

The Polk County Wedding and Event Pros float, which which hosted a live wedding ceremony, won the Judges Choice Award.

Posted inFamily

2022 Christmas Parade in Photos and Videos

by LkldNow December 1, 2022January 6, 2023

An estimated 50,000 people came to watch the downtown parade, which included roughly 100 floats and marching bands.

Posted inDowntown

2022 Christmas Parade: The Basics

by Barry Friedman November 29, 2022November 30, 2022

Thousands will converge on downtown Lakeland Thursday evening for the spectacle of the annual Christmas parade and fireworks.

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