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PRIVATE SCHOOLS: In response to an incident at an Auburndale school, a Polk School Board member and state legislators are proposing more oversight for private schools that receive tax funds through scholarship and voucher programs.
CITYMAKER: Melissa Conord-Morrow, whose parent-serving non-profit The Nest supplements her Celebrate Birth midwifery business, was named March CityMaker by the LoveLakeland organization.
LINKS: LoveLakeland article | The Nest | Celebrate Birth
DINING: With a nod to the century of tradition behind their towering Greek salads, restaurant critic Eric Pera awards 3 1/2 stars to Louis Pappas Fresh Greek at Lakeside Village | Menu
THINGS TO DO: La Fracophonie at Polk Museum of Art Saturday | Punk Rock Flea Market at Swan Brewing Sunday
Source: The Ledger