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We’re breaking out our crystal ball and looking ahead towards the future of these developments underway around Lakeland.
From early childhood education to schools for underserved communities, here are the educational opportunities coming soon to the Lakeland + Polk areas that we’re watching.
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The Mike and Mary Sligh High School Building is dedicated to two educators who helped shape the LCS community for 50+ years.
While we always hate to say goodbye, we also want to know: What would you put in these now-vacant Lakeland buildings?
South Lakeland has gotten a fair share of new businesses this year, but there’s plenty to be excited about on the north side of town.
The former eLibrary will close its doors on Saturday, Sept. 2, and the new library is expected to open on Monday, Sept. 18.
From updates to Munn Park to shuttle services, pedestrian streets, parking and traffic changes, and lot development, we’re tracking downtown Lakeland’s evolution in one convenient place.

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