For generations, the Silver Moon Drive-In has been a first-date destination, a family tradition and a backdrop to life’s milestones for many Lakelanders. Now, as the iconic drive-in approaches its 80th anniversary in 2028, a new documentary hopes to preserve those memories before they’re lost.
Tag: downtown
Posted inPolitics
Lakeland Coffee Shops Deny Gubernatorial Candidate’s Guerilla Campaign Stops
Two local coffee shops were blindsided when the James Fishback campaign promoted events they did not agree to.
Posted inDowntown
RecRoom Brings Duckpin Bowling to Downtown Lakeland
With a smaller ball, shorter lanes, and squat pins, this compact version of the game is accessible for all ages.
Posted inBriefs
LDDA Announces Tasty Tuesday ‘Summer Vacation’
The Lakeland Downtown Development Authority has announced that “Tasty Tuesday is taking a little summer vacation” from June through August. The event will resume in September 2026.
Posted inBriefs
Velvet Swan Celebrates Soft Opening June 10
The Velvet Swan, in the works since fall 2025, will open its doors for the first time on Wednesday, June 10, at 4 p.m.
Posted inBriefs
Gas Leak Causes Temporary Evacuation on East Main Street
Businesses along East Main Street downtown were asked to evacuate for a little over 30 minutes on Thursday morning, May 28, due to a reported gas leak.
Posted inTransportation
Lakeland’s Squeeze Shuttle Is Going Uber-Style
The free downtown circulator will shift to app-based, on-demand rides Oct. 1, including long-awaited Dixieland service.
Posted inArts & Culture
Notta Gallery Celebrates Hispanic Art and Culture with Fuego Festival and ‘Caballo de Fuego’
The inaugural festival hosted by Notta Gallery on Friday, April 17, marks the opening of “Caballo de Fuego,” honoring a lifetime of artwork by Cuban artist Gonzalo Borges.
Posted inDowntown
‘Restore the Core’ Continues Meetings To Gather Feedback on Midtown and Downtown Plans
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.
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.
