Spotlighting Lakeland Lore
Robert Meyerowitz
Editor
A dictionary tells us that “lore” is “a body of traditions and knowledge on a subject or held by a particular group.” That’s a fairly abstract definition that LkldNow intends to put to particular use: the lore of Lakeland.
We’ve already taken a stab at it this week – “Lkld Lore” – with an article about Levy’s Imperial Tire & Auto Service in Dixieland.
It’s not just a tire shop. It’s also an art gallery.
Some people will have known this already. Many, we’re guessing, did not. One definition of journalism is taking knowledge held by a group or an individual and bringing it to a wider audience, which is what we’re trying to do.
Levy’s is like a secret hidden in plain sight. It’s a part of Lakeland’s lore in the sense that Lakeland is the kind of city that has a tire-and-art shop.
We have a preliminary list of other places and things that make up our lore, from animals to tunnels and trees to ghosts, but we’re on the lookout for more.
That’s where you come in. If you know of anything that’s uniquely Lakeland, please tell us so we can take a closer look.
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‘People come in here and go, Wow, I didn’t know this existed.’
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Avelo to End Boston/NH Flights
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Lakeland Voiceover Actor George Lowe Dies
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CURATED LAKELAND NEWS
Things to do in Lakeland and Polk during next week’s Spring Break | Lakeland Mom
Flight from Lakeland airport diverted from Mar-a-Lago’s restricted air space | News Channel 8
Tampa author Rick E. Cutts shooting a movie in Lakeland based on his novel ‘Strat-a-gem’ | Spectrum News 9
Florida and Utah are the latest battlegrounds over drinking water fluoridation | Wall Street Journal
Lakeland-based NOAA meteorologist who was laid off says cuts will diminish public information about hurricanes | Spectrum News 9
Relive Traveling Wilburys or Elvis | Friday, Sunday | Polk Theatre
The downtown historic movie palace offers concerts in tribute to the Traveling Wilburys Friday at 7 p.m. (Tickets: $15-$65) and 1970s Elvis Sunday at 7 p.m. (Tickets: $31.28 to $73.82).
Learn about senior health and aging | Friday | Noon to 3 p.m. | First Presbyterian Church
The Community Senior Adult Health and Resource Fair includes health screenings and more than 50 exhibitors. In addition, a presentation of law enforcement services for seniors starts at 10 a.m. Free.
Raise a glass in honor of St. Patrick | Various locations and times
In advance of St. Patrick’s Day on Monday, various watering holes are holding celebrations this weekend. Some of the most heavily promoted include the Kentucky Avenue street party hosted by Molly McHugh’s Saturday starting at 8 p.m. and a three-day bash at Brass Tap Saturday through Monday.
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