For over two decades, the expo at the RP Funding Center provided thousands of visitors with free entertainment, information and giveaways.
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Posted inEvents
Ways to Honor Veterans in Lakeland This Weekend
Parade, ceremonies and family events are planned to honor those who have served.
Posted inHealth
Free Dental Event in Lakeland Aims to Treat 2,000 People in Two Days
The ‘Florida Mission of Mercy’ will be at the RP Funding Center on Friday and Saturday.
Posted inEducation
The 2024 Graduation Season is Here
Everything you need to know about attending Polk County high school graduations.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
RP Funding Center Gets a New Director
Cindy Collins is coming from Huntington, West Virginia, and brings knowledge about finding a venue’s niche.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
One Year After Ian: RP Funding Center Arena Set for New $2.6 Million Roof
The Jenkins Arena roof was damaged when Hurricane Ian blew through Lakeland on Sept. 29, 2022 as a Category 1 storm.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
City Casts a Wide Net for New Director to Make the RP Funding Center More Profitable
The city’s focus has shifted from subsidizing and promoting events to simply providing rental space.
Posted inSports
First Magic, Now Tropics: Teams Cite ‘Exorbitant’ Rent Hikes for Leaving
After seven seasons, the Florida Tropics soccer club announced Friday that it can no longer afford to play at the RP Funding Center.
Posted inSports
End of an Era: Magic Leaving Lakeland
The Orlando Magic’s G League team is heading to Kissimmee, where team officials hope to sell more tickets and be closer to Orlando.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
RP Funding Center Name Would Remain, Under More Lucrative Agreement
The city of Lakeland would receive $1.25 million over the next five years for naming rights, a $500,000 increase.