The Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency will host stakeholder meetings on March 24 and April 2 to share updated plans for the city’s central districts.
Tag: downtown
Posted inInsight Polk
Catapulting Big Ideas: Lakeland’s Business Incubator Generates $27M in Revenue
The downtown hub serves 280 startups with mentorship, maker space, and micro-grants to help founders move from early concept to scalable company.
Posted inFood & Dining
Grievous Angel Restaurant Soft Opens in Downtown Lakeland
The new downtown spot serves smash burgers and casual dining in a transformed space.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland Pulls Plug on Stalled Oak Street Project — Keeps $205,000
Tampa-based developer asked city for additional $10 million to build apartments, shopping and parking project.
Posted inDowntown
Over 50,000 People Gather for Lakeland’s 44th Annual Christmas Parade
Crowds filled downtown as floats, bands, and performers — culminating with Santa and Mrs. Claus — brought holiday spirit to the streets.
Posted inDowntown
Lakeland’s Late Night Dessert Shop Debuts with Weekend Event
Vampire Penguin will introduce their shaved snow desserts and indie gothic bookstore in downtown Lakeland this Friday and Saturday.
Posted inDowntown
Lakeland’s Munn Park Gets Its First Large Christmas Tree
The 34-foot-tall artificial majestic mountain pine was delivered this week.
Posted inDowntown
Help Shape the Future of Downtown, Midtown and Dixieland at Nov. 6 Event
Open house at the RP Funding Center will kick off Lakeland CRA’s yearlong ‘Restore the Core’ initiative.
Posted inDowntown
Prima 135 Steakhouse Moves Closer to Reality
Design phase wraps for the transformation of Lakeland’s historic Florida National Bank Building, with building permits next and opening slated for summer 2026.
Posted inArts & Culture
Notta Gallery Opening This September in Downtown Lakeland
Not Your Typical Gallery — Notta will be a quirky, approachable art space for all.