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Business
How to start a business in Lakeland, Florida
You have a good idea — now the fun begins.
March 29, 2023 09:45 AM
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Rilee Delgado
Government
City approves affordable housing zoning code changes
Qualifying developers will now be able to build in industrial and commercial zones with a faster approval process.
March 22, 2023
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Connor Keith
City
Meet the Polk County Clerk of Courts
It’s more than jury duty — find out everything the Clerk’s office does to keep public records and funds safe.
March 20, 2023
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Connor Keith
New to Lakeland
A guide to Lakeland’s streets + the history behind them
Learn about the historic places and faces that influenced the streets you drive every day here in Lakeland, FL.
March 14, 2023
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Katelyn Lewis
City
Will we always change the clock?
Daylight saving time has been around as early as 1918, and many legislators across the country are looking to change that.
March 2, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
City
Here’s how to join Lakeland boards and committees
Create the city you want to live in by applying to serve in these volunteer roles.
February 22, 2023
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Kaylee Holland
History
President Jimmy Carter’s 1980 visit to Lakeland, FL
We’re firing up the time machine and stepping back in history.
February 21, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
City
Answering the most common questions about Lakeland life
Learn who’s in charge of city decisions, how to grow your business, and how to get involved.
February 16, 2023
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Connor Keith
Government
Asked: Which major local project would you want finished immediately?
If we had the power to instantly finish a local infrastructure or development project, which project would we choose?
February 1, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
Development
Wait, what’s a special use permit? Understanding development terms in Lakeland, Florida
Become a development terminology expert faster than you can say “Special use permit for a mixed-use zone.”
January 30, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
City
Get involved with Lakeland’s upcoming changes
With so many updates on the horizon, how can you be active in your community?
January 3, 2023
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Connor Keith
Work
The who’s who and what’s what of Lakeland’s economy: Meet the top employers and industries
Explore the leading economic drivers in Lakeland, from exciting, new technology to top leaders in growing and distributing delicious eats.
December 21, 2022
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Victoria Bardega
Government
Lakeland’s migration patterns
Where are Lakelanders moving to and from in young adulthood?
December 20, 2022
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Connor Keith
History
Looking back on Lakeland’s city commissioners
Meet some of the Lakeland citizens who left a mark on Swan City’s government.
December 5, 2022
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Rilee Delgado
Culture
The 2022 Lakeland Christmas Parade
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Check out what you can expect for the annual Lakeland Christmas Parade.
November 23, 2022
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Rilee Delgado
City
5 questions with Commissioner Phillip Walker
With his term coming to a close, Phillip Walker sat down with us to answer some of our burning questions.
November 3, 2022
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Rilee Delgado
City
Voting in Lakeland on Election Day
Learn all about casting your vote in the upcoming elections, including voting locations and candidates.
October 27, 2022
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Staff
City
Hurricane Ian’s impact on Lakeland, Florida
From downed power lines to damaged trees and green spaces, here’s a brief rundown of what Lakeland, Florida looked like on the heels of Hurricane Ian.
October 6, 2022
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Rilee Delgado
City
Community centers in Lakeland, FL
A guide to the facilities and complexes available to the public of Lakeland.
October 5, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
City
Hurricane Ian information in Lakeland
A guide to essential resources including hurricane trackers, outage maps, and shelter information.
September 29, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
City
Polk County’s budget for 2022-23
A by the numbers look at the $2.4 billion budget for the upcoming year.
September 23, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
City
Swan Saga: How Lakeland takes care of its swans
September 20, 2022
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Staff
City
Results of the 2022 Florida primary elections in Lakeland, FL
Learn the winners of local + state offices, plus those moving on to runoffs in the General Election.
August 24, 2022
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Connor Keith
City
An inside look at Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce
Get to know this not-for-profit business organization.
August 15, 2022
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Sydnie Roberts
City
Public libraries in Lakeland, FL
August 8, 2022
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Connor Keith
City
Guide to 2022 school board elections in Lakeland, FL
July 21, 2022
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Connor Keith
New to Lakeland
How to give back and volunteer in Lakeland
This list of volunteer opportunities in Lakeland includes everything from packing food for children in need to fostering pets.
July 7, 2022
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Staff
City
Street redesign proposals for South Florida Avenue in Lakeland, FL
July 5, 2022
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Connor Keith
New to Lakeland
Get to know Lakeland’s beautiful historic districts
Dive into the census data on four historic districts in Lakeland.
June 30, 2022
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Victoria Bardega
City
Red, White, and Kaboom is back in Lakeland, FL
June 28, 2022
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Rilee Delgado
City
8 questions with Director of Community & Economic Development Brian Rewis
June 27, 2022
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Connor Keith
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