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Category: Recreation

Posted inCity Hall

Lakeland Commissioners Focus on City’s Youngest and Oldest Residents

by Kimberly C. Moore September 19, 2023September 19, 2023

Lakeland’s Youth Council was sworn in before Lakeland Vision discussed the need for a Senior Center.

Esports Simpson Park
Posted inRecreation

‘Crazy Idea’ Brings $75K Esports Lab to Lakeland’s Coleman-Bush Building

by Kimberly C. Moore September 5, 2023September 6, 2023

Two flight simulators and 20 high-tech consoles are part of an ambitious plan to nurture students’ problem-solving and STEM skills.

Posted inRecreation

‘What’s All The Racket?’ Neighbors and Pickleball Players Face Off Over Noise

by Kimberly C. Moore September 1, 2023September 1, 2023

The popular pastime has pitted players against property owners in one south Lakeland community.

Posted inRecreation

One Door Closes, Another Opens: Lakeland to Move eLibrary to Kelly Recreation Complex

by Stephanie Claytor August 12, 2023August 12, 2023

After 16 years in the Lake Miriam Square shopping center, the small branch will close permanently on Sept. 2.

Posted inRecreation

Lighted Sports Fields Coming to Lake Crago Park

by Kimberly C. Moore May 22, 2023May 22, 2023

Expansion of the North Lakeland park is set to begin within the next 90 days, adding fields, restrooms, a concession stand and a playground.

A rendering of the proposed YMCA expansion
Posted inRecreation

Cleveland Heights YMCA Seeks Zoning Approval for $21 Million Expansion

by Salvatore Ambrosino March 16, 2023March 16, 2023

The project would dramatically expand the almost 60-year-old facility and nearly double the number of children it can serve.

Posted inRecreation

Regional Step Show Will Kick Off Black History Month

by Stephanie Claytor January 30, 2023January 26, 2023

Lakeland’s Taken By Surprise Step Team will host teens from throughout the South at the competition

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

Brooke Lierman
Posted inBusiness

FSC Student Gets Support to Market Safety Device for Runners

by Stephanie Claytor December 14, 2022December 14, 2022

Brooke Lierman has won $20,000 in pitch competitions for OverTheShoulder, which will detect dangers to runners and alert their contacts

A two-foot sidewalk sits beside passing cars under the CSX overpass on Bonnet Springs Boulevard.
Posted inRecreation

Walking to Bonnet Springs Park? Prepare for Obstacles

by Barry Friedman November 21, 2022February 17, 2023

Miles of trails have attracted many people to the new park for recreation. But challenges await those who want to walk to the park.

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