Saluting our board members
Trinity Laurino
Executive Director
It’s an oft-repeated phrase in the nonprofit world that “nonprofit” is just a tax status – the implication being that running a nonprofit is like running any other business. While that is true in some ways, I also find that being a nonprofit organization makes a profound difference in our newsroom.
Perhaps the greatest difference stems from the fact that LkldNow is not “owned,” rather it is governed by a Board of Directors which has as one of its newest members our founder, Barry Friedman.
LkldNow is the premier project of Linking Community Now, Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit organization in Lakeland. Our board members, who represent a cross-section of our community, volunteer their time, their knowledge and experience to help guide our organization. Each brings a unique perspective and expertise to the group. They ask tough questions and hold our organization and me to account and we are better for it.
Thank you to our current board members – Natalya Clemens, Katherine Fitzwater, Barry Friedman, Erin Hollenkamp, Hollis Hooks, Will Link, Chuck McDanal, LaTrice Moore and Don Selvage – for your service, your commitment to local journalism and community engagement. (Learn more about our board and our staff.) We also thank our previous board members: Doris Moore Bailey, John Fitzwater, Chris McArthur, Sandy Sheets, Mike Trice, Chuck Welch and Amy Wiggins,
Eastbound Pipkin Road to Reopen Between Harden Boulevard and South Florida Avenue on Thursday
More than two years after it was closed, the nearly mile-long stretch is scheduled to reopen at 3 p.m.
Parking Landscape in Downtown Lakeland Changes as Private Lots Begin Offering ‘Public Parking’
Tampa-based Seven One Seven Parking Enterprises is now managing at least four privately owned parking lots downtown.
Manhunt: Lakeland Police Seek Surviving Suspect in Shooting That Killed Two, Including a 3-Year-Old
The shooting took place in the parking lot of the Cambridge Cove Apartments on Mall Hill Road around 6:30 p.m. Monday.
Lakeland’s Growing Network of Sidewalks and Trails Helps It Earn ‘Runner Friendly Community’ Status
Lakeland currently has over 340 miles of sidewalks and almost 30 miles of trails — with more on the way.
We Are Still ‘Springing Forward’ This Weekend
Daylight saving time begins Sunday. It will end on Nov. 3.
Lakeland’s New Black History Display Offers a Modern Touch
The ‘Hall of History’ recently opened in the Coleman-Bush Building in northwest Lakeland.
CURATED LAKELAND NEWS
Family grieves toddler killed during shootout: ‘We’re never going to hear his voice again’ | News Channel 8
Pre-construction starts on project to four-lane U.S. 98 from West Socrum Loop to Pasco County line | The Ledger
Publix heir Howard Jenkins and former CEO Ed Crenshaw are leaving the grocer’s board | Tampa Bay Business Journal subscription story
County reaches a compromise on disputed site for an emergency generator in Christina Woods | The Ledger
Kerry Falwell, Florida Children’s Museum director, named a Tampa Bay Business Journal Businesswoman of the Year honoree | TBBJ
City’s new eSports center at Coleman-Bush Building offers 20 videogame stations and tech classes | The Ledger
Sewing and Quilt Expo | Thursday to Saturday | RP Funding Center
Exhibits and classes take place Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $15; classes: $29 per session and materials fees.
Spring Break at BSP | Friday | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Bonnet Springs Park
The focus is on math on the final day of Spring Break activities for kids throughout the park. Activities include building toy trains, mini golf, nature lessons, learning about the solar system, launching a straw rocket through obstacles, creating a sundial, building tetris structures and beading, Free.
Movie on the Lawn: ‘Honey, I Shrunk the Kids’ | Friday | 6 p.m. | Bonnet Springs Park
Gather on the great lawn at 6 for family science-theme activities. The film will be shown on a large screen at 7. Free.
Lakeland VW Classic | Friday to Sunday | RP Funding Center south parking lot
Check out 850 classic and current VWs; Saturday is the big Bus show and Sunday is the general Volkswagen event. Open to the public. $8 parking and $5 per person admission.
Florida Polycon | Saturday | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Florida Polytechnic University
The Lakeland-based state university celebrates its geek culture with a day of sci-fi themed events, including cosplay, food trucks, games, panels and more. Tickets: $30 adults; $8 youths 6-12 and seniors; discounts for people affiliated with the university.
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