Commercial Award: Starbucks at 3179 Hwy 98 N.

| City of Lakeland

The Starbucks on Highway 98 N. between Griffin Rd and I-4 was selected as September’s commercial property winner.

“They’ve got a really nice landscape with some experimental plants,” said Stacy Smith, Lakeland horticulturist.

Residential: 1425 Mockingbird Lane

Fiore Maureen Johnson’s newly re-landscaped yard at 1425 Mockingbird Lane was recognized as this month’s residential winner.

“It was grueling,” said Johnson, but she added, “I’m very happy with what I have done.”

Smith praised the number of butterfly attractors and flowers in her landscaping.

Want to nominate a landscape?

The Beautification Board of the city of Lakeland awards certificates of merit to citizens or places of business in Lakeland who have made certain improvements to their property that contribute to the overall beauty of the city.

To nominate a residential or commercial property for an award, email parks@lakelandgov.net or call in a nomination at 863.834.2233.

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