• Adele + Dylan | Kittens | Female + male
• Anchovy + Minnow | 5-month-old | Male + female

• Olga | Domestic Shorthair | 5-year-old female
• Olivia | German Shepherd-Rottweiler mix | 8-month-old female

• Ghost | 3-month-old female
• Boo | 3-month-old female

• Stassie | 2-year-old female
• Rue | Unspecified

• Sookie | White Domestic Shorthair | Adult
• Remie | Alaskan Husky | Senior

• Punchy | Bombay | 4-month-old male
• Rosco | Rhodesian Ridgeback | 4-year-old male

• Mad Science at BSP | Monday, Oct. 16 | 1-5 p.m. | Bonnet Springs Park, 400 Bonnet Springs Blvd., Lakeland | Free | See a scientific stage performance at 1 and 3 p.m. and explore hands-on demonstration tables all afternoon.

• Tuesday Trivia Night | Tuesday, Oct. 17 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Keel Farms, 5202 Thonotosassa Rd., Plant City | Free entry | Enjoy your favorite wine, beer, or cider while you put your knowledge to the test at this weekly trivia night.

• “The Humans” | Wednesday, Oct. 18-Thursday, Oct. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland | $15 | Lakeland actors will perform this Tony award-winning play about family struggles.

• Polk at Nite | Thursday, Oct. 19 | 5-8 p.m. | Polk Museum of Art, 800 E. Palmetto St., Lakeland | $15-$20 | Get after-hours access to the museum’s exhibits while enjoying small bites + drinks from Cob & Pen and entertainment by DJ Jenks.

• Lake Mirror Classic Concours & Car Show | Friday, Oct. 20 | 5-10 p.m. | Frances Langford Promenade, 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland | Free | See hot rods, classics, and historic cars on display in downtown Lakeland.

• Currently: Card issuers use robust payment networks to process card charges, and charge the merchant a fee to fund card benefits and secure their network.
• Proposal: If passed, the act could move that payment to a cheaper, less secure network, reducing card issuers’ abilities to fund rewards programs.
• Future: Without funds, credit card points and miles could disappear overnight.

• Lakeland residents voiced concerns regarding the Lakeland Christmas Parade’s 2023 route, which covers three blocks (roughly 0.2 miles) along Lake Morton. Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Department Director Bob Donahay said staff will be on hand to pick up trash and prevent spectators from sitting on the lake’s shores. (The Ledger)

• $32 million. That’s what Lakeland Electric contributed to the City of Lakeland last year via excess earnings. The city plans to oppose new legislation that would prevent excess earnings contributions. The Florida Legislature’s next lawmaking session begins Jan. 9. (LkldNow)

• City commission candidates spoke before voters at various events last week, including Politics in the Park — a public forum hosted by the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce and LkldNow. Learn what the commission hopefuls believe about topics like affordable housing, district vs. citywide voting, transportation, and more. (LkldNow)

• The Florida Department of Transportation is holding a public hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Attend the hearing at its Bartow office (801 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow), 10 a.m.- 12 p.m., to review proposed transportation improvements for upcoming fiscal years. (The Ledger)

• The City of Lakeland is investing $2.2 million in the new Five Points Roundabout at the intersection of West Main Street, West Lemon Street, and Sloan Avenue. Construction will begin next Monday, Oct. 23, and is expected to take nine months.

• Alligator Alley officially re-opened at Circle B Bar Reserve over the weekend. The trail was temporarily closed due to increased activity, but with cool temperatures on the horizon, alligators will likely become less active. Pro tip: Bring a set of binoculars to spot them camouflaged in the marshes. (The Ledger)

• Take the City of Lakeland’s online survey to provide feedback on city services and available community amenities. Survey responses will be used to inform future priorities and initiatives. The confidential, 10 to 15-minute questionnaire is available through Nov. 15.

• Uncle Nick’s Italian Deli owner Sam DeBellis was featured on Business Observer’s 40 Under 40 list. DeBellis founded the Lakeland staple with his father, Ken, in 2015, just four years after the family relocated to Lakeland from their home state of New York. (Business Observer FL)

• Kinship PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) recently signed a lease for nearly 20,000 sqft in Lakeland Town Center. The 917 E. Memorial Blvd. facility will provide recreation, hot meals, physical therapy, and other services for older adults.

• Teachers at nine Polk public schools were awarded $3,000 each via the Splash! school grant program. Funding will be used for STEM curriculum focusing on freshwater resources. (The Ledger)

• Two words: Goat yoga. Try it for yourself at The Cloven Hoof Farm on Oct. 25, Nov. 4, or Nov. 14. All sessions are beginner-friendly and include yoga blanket rental, edited digital photos, and goat treats to help you make a new best friend. Register online.

• The pumpkin patch at First United Methodist Church of Lakeland on the shores of Lake Morton is now open. Stop by today from 4 to 7 p.m. to pick your perfect pumpkin.

• Did your new favorite pizzeria just open in Plant City? Stage 201, located at 201 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Plant City, specializes in artisan pies made with flour milled in Italy. Stop by Tuesday-Saturday, 4-9 p.m. to try it for yourself. (Plant City Observer)

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