After Talbot House announced their withdrawal on Thursday, April 16, several city commissioners shared their thoughts.
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Talbot House Announces Withdrawal From De Novo Hearing Scheduled for April 20
Facing community pushback and the prospect of restarting the proposal process, Talbot House has withdrawn from the hearing related to its relocation.
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Lakeland Votes 5-2 for New Talbot House Hearing
Packed meeting draws strong opposition as commissioners agree to reconsider zoning request from scratch April 20.
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Protesters Take to Memorial Blvd. Ahead of Talbot House Appeal
An April 6 hearing could reopen the debate over a proposed homeless services campus on Memorial Boulevard.
Posted inHousing
Lakeland Shelters Prepare for Cold Temperatures Lasting Through Next Week
With lows hovering near freezing, shelters will operate above normal capacity to protect those experiencing homelessness.
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‘Not the Right Location’: Planning Board Blocks Talbot House Move to Memorial
School proximity and revitalization concerns drove 4–1 vote, despite attorney’s warning about potential lawsuits.
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CPS Investment Advisors Ends 50 Year Anniversary By Giving Back
The weather may be cooling down, but the firm is just getting warmed up with giving back to the community.
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Talbot House Revises Its Memorial Boulevard Plan — Neighbors Say It’s Not Enough
The new plan would move the building one lot over to face Ingraham instead of Memorial.
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Memorial Boulevard: Can a New Homeless Shelter and Economic Revitalization Coexist?
‘Memorial Works’ crew would give homeless people stipends for cleaning, landscaping and beautification.
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Lakeland Leaders: Florida’s Anti-Camping Law Won’t Affect City’s Approach
Police will continue making arrests under a city ordinance prohibiting camping or sleeping on public property.