One week away from 10 years!
Trinity Laurino
Executive Director
We’re just days from celebrating LkldNow’s 10th anniversary with our next Candid Conversations: Understanding Today, Shaping Tomorrow.
Past Candid Conversations have given us unforgettable moments and this one promises to be just as memorable — and uniquely local. This year we’re spotlighting hometown visionaries whose ideas and impact will shape Lakeland for decades. Barry Friedman, Ana Wood Rogers and David Bunch may not be celebrities (yet) but their work has certainly impacted you and their approach to crafting long-term vision is inspiring. I can’t wait to share their stories with you!
Tickets are $100 and include a cocktail reception. Fundraisers like these help keep our news free so everyone can be engaged and connected to our city. Every dollar from the ticket sales goes straight to supporting the free local news you read here each week.
Seats are limited, and you won’t want to miss this one!
Former Director of TLC PetSnip Charged With Fraud
Emily Lorenzano is accused of using $3.3K for personal expenses, but has not been charged with taking $90K in missing deposits.
The Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market returned last Saturday.
Did you go?
Polk County Teens Access Free Formalwear Through UthMpact
Free prom and homecoming attire is available to Polk County teens, who also sign a pledge to celebrate responsibly.
City Invites Public to Share Ideas for 101-Acre Park in Southwest Lakeland
An online survey and a public meeting will help shape the future English Creek Park.
‘We’re Going to Embrace Change’: Lakeland Responds to High School Rezoning
Town halls draw questions but little pushback, as families weigh in on new boundary maps.
‘Legacy Lane’ Portrait Exhibit Honors Cancer Survivors at Watson Clinic
A vibrant portrait series at Watson Clinic’s Cancer & Research Center captures the strength and resilience of five cancer survivors.
Opening Doors: CareerSource Polk Connects Residents with Jobs, Training and Support
CareerSource Polk Open House highlights job training, resume help and tuition support for Polk County residents.
LAKELAND NEWS FROM OTHER SOURCES
Lakeland’s proposed $815 million budget keeps tax rate flat while investing in sidewalks, street lights and other infrastructure | The Ledger
Talbot House scraps plan to relocate to Memorial Blvd. and begins search for less-controversial location | WFLA
Lakeland Electric plans first-of-its-kind liquid nitrogen energy facility | Bay News 9
Lakeland convenience store thwarts theft of $800 worth of lottery tickets| the Daily Ridge
Joseph Demidovich, a LkldNow reader. If you have a photo that captures a slice of Lakeland life, share it with us at mail@lkldnow.com with the subject #sceneinlkld
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