CSX construction in downtown Lakeland leaves pedestrians stepping gingerly as they try to cross over debris. The word is that work is expected to be completed Friday, but no work was seen Wednesday morning or afternoon. Source: ABC Action News
Category: Downtown
Posted inDowntown
Downtown Rail Crossings Expected to Open by Monday
Railroad work blocking downtown crossings at Massachusetts, Kentucky, Tennessee and Missouri Avenues is expected to be completed by Friday, the city of Lakeland says in a new Facebook post. City crews will follow up by adding new asphalt over the weekend so that regular traffic can resume on Monday. The replacing of CSX rails downtown […]
Posted inPublic Safety
Downtown Rail Crossings Blocked; Use Florida Ave. or US 98
The railroad tracks are closed at Ingraham Ave., Massachusetts Ave, Kentucky Ave, Tennessee Ave, and Missouri Ave. in Downtown Lakeland for maintenance by CSX for an unknown period of time. Please use South Florida Ave. or HWY 98 when traveling from north to south. pic.twitter.com/AgcPDTZ5Xw — Downtown Lakeland (@DowntownLkld) March 12, 2019 Source: Twitter: Downtown […]
Posted inBusiness
Company Eyes Oak Street Parking Lot for Apartments
Adding to the growing number of rentals downtown, Broadway Realty Services wants to turn a city-owned block just north of its NoBay project (photo) from 125 parking spaces into 100 apartments. The company wanted a quick sales process, but the Community Redevelopment Agency advisory board opted for the lengthier procedure of seeking qualifications from all […]
Posted inDowntown
Confederate Monument Move Set to Start March 26
The meticulous process of moving a Confederate monument from Munn Park to Veterans Park is scheduled to start March 26, a Tuesday; the statue should be in place on its pedestal by April 4, with cleaning and pressure washing finished by April 17, city officials said. ALSO IN THE MORNING PAPER: BOYS, GIRLS CLUBS: Polk’s […]
Posted inDowntown
Two Shade Trees Removed From Kentucky Avenue
Stumps remain from two towering Oriental sweetgum trees that city crews began removing today from the sidewalk along north Kentucky Avenue downtown. Roots were infiltrating water and sewer lines and buckling sidewalks near the fronts of Mitchell’s Coffee House and Lakeland CBD Wellness. The stumps will be removed in the next two weeks, making way […]
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Court Dismisses Suit Attempting to Halt Relocation of Confederate Monument
The much-debated city saga of the fate of the 109-year-old Confederate monument in Munn Park continues to drag on: most recently, a U.S. District Court judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by groups and individuals who want it to stay put. City Attorney Tim McCausland said Tuesday afternoon he and City Manager Tony Delgado will brief […]
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Breaking News: Confederate Monument Lawsuit Dismissed
The suit trying to stop the moving of the Confederate statue has been dismissed. The United States District Court has dismissed the lawsuit with an 18-page report reprinted below. Previous LkldNow coverage of the lawsuit. LkldNow will have a report on the story later today.
Posted inFood & Dining
The Joinery Food Hall on Lake Mirror Aims for May Opening
Jon and Sarah Bucklew’s planned artisan food hall in the old Lakeland Brewing building faced some delays, but construction is proceeding. They’re still not ready to reveal which food vendors and brewer will be there. Source: The Ledger
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lawsuit Slows Planning to Move Confederate Monument
A lawsuit is slowing, but not halting, preparations to move Lakeland’s Confederate monument from Munn Park to Veterans Park, City Attorney Tim McCausland told city commissioners this morning.