In April, Ludd Spivey LLC purchased and ultimately demolished two homes on the shore of Lake Hollingsworth to prepare for the possible move.
Tag: historic preservation
Posted inDowntown
What’s Going On with Lakeland’s Historic Kress Building, Downtown?
Once a five-and-dime, a courthouse and a children’s museum, the Kress Building has a new owner and soon will be office space for the firm Kimley-Horn.
Posted inHistory
Historic Lakeland Homes Get Tender Care
Two Lakeland properties have been recognized for outstanding residential renovations.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lake Mirror Promenade Approaches 100, Gets a Facelift
The handsome downtown walkway, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, will need further work.
Posted inHistory
Nearly 100-Year-Old Lakeland Building Set to Be Sold — and Demolished
Lakeland preservationists say they’re powerless to stop it.
Posted inDowntown
Historic Preservationist Purchases Brick Home on Lake Wire That Was Slated for Demolition
Gregory Fancelli steps in to secure the fate of the 1925 Emory Bryant home at 401 W. Peachtree St.
Posted inDowntown
Florida Citrus Mutual Building Approved for Demolition
The City Commission voted unanimously to allow the 1957 Donovan Dean structure to be torn down to create parking for Publix employees.
Posted inTransportation
Despite Recent Rain Damage, City Says Brick Roads Have More Pros Than Cons
At the request of residents, the bricks on East Belvedere Street were uncovered last month after four decades hidden under asphalt.
Posted inHistory
Historic Preservationists Honored at Polk Theatre Awards Ceremony
Honorees included Lois Sherrouse-Murphy, the developers of Bonnet Springs Park and contractor Daniel Sharrett.
Posted inHousing
Big Changes Coming for North Lake Wire As Two Multifamily Projects Move Forward
City Commissioners approved a zoning change and $775,000 in infrastructure reimbursements for neighboring multifamily developments.