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Edgewood Drive’s first residence is up for sale
An exterior shot of a historic cottage.
Could you be this home’s next owner? | Photo via Michael Walker with Raw Compositions
Edgewood Drive wasn’t always the bustling residential throughway that it is today. Before it was home to eateries, green spaces, and hundreds of homes, the drive sat mostly bare until developers broke ground on one home in 1925. Today, Edgewood Drive’s earliest home is up for sale.

751 E. Edgewood Dr. | $585,000

3 bed | 2 bath | 2,529 sqft
Listing agent: Christine Ehlenbeck, Keller Williams Realty

This historic home is going to go fast, and once it’s gone, it probably won’t hit the market again for a while. Since 1925, it’s only changed hands twice, and we can see why.

Despite being nearly a century old, this home has an updated kitchen with tons of counter space and, dare we say, Lakeland’s most charming breakfast nook. We love to see modern luxuries like those, but we’re equally obsessed with the home’s historic charm — peep those exposed beams and the fireplace in the primary bedroom.

If you’ve ever wanted to channel your inner HGTV star, there’s something for you, too. Situated on the spacious .45-acre lot is a detached garage with a secondary residence on the upper level. This loft-style living space comes complete with a kitchenette and a full bath, both primed for your creative vision and some updated fixtures.

Here are a few more things we can’t stop talking about:
  • Spacious screened-in porch with floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides
  • Stained barn doors on the three-car garage
  • Updated bathroom fixtures
  • All of the green space afforded by this “double lot”
  • The quarter-circle window brings some old-world charm to the secondary residence.
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Events
Tuesday, Dec. 5
Wednesday, Dec. 6
  • Free Child Development Screenings | Wednesday, Dec. 6 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Carol Jenkins Barnett United Way Children’s Resource Center, 650 Bonnet Springs Blvd., Lakeland | Free | Children up to 5 years old can be screened by professionals at no charge — sessions are 15-20 minutes per child.
  • Yoga for Beginners | Wednesday, Dec. 6 | 10-11 a.m. | Simpson Park Community Center, 1725 Martin L. King Jr. Ave., Lakeland | $5 | Bring your mat and water to this class for all levels of yogis 16 or older — locations vary by day.
Thursday, Dec. 7
  • Discovering Bok Tower Gardens Guided Tour | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales | $5-$27 | Take a walking tour of the gardens to learn about their history and design.
  • Night Market | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 6-9 p.m. | Union Taproom, 245 W. Central Ave., Ste. 102, Winter Haven | Free entry | Shop from local vendors and pour your own draft beers in the taproom.
Friday, Dec. 15
  • Light Up BSP | Friday, Dec. 15-Sunday, Dec. 31 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Bonnet Springs Park, 400 Bonnet Springs Blvd., Lakeland | Free | Celebrate the season with free nightly holiday-themed events, including live music concerts, visits with Santa, seasonal food + drinks, family-friendly activities, and so much more.*
Events calendar here
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Development

Shops at Lake Wire seeking new concepts to fill 8 retail spaces in new development
Renderings of The Shops at Lake Wire in Lakeland, FL.
Shops at Lakewire will be the first major local development following the newly revamped Bonnet Springs Park. | Renderings by Carter USA
Help spread the word, Lakeland: Century Retail is looking to bring fresh new concepts to its eight retail spaces within the new Shops at Lake Wire, opening in 2024.

With custom build-out options, outdoor patio availability, and proximity to 300 brand-new apartments, this vibrant + locally owned shopping hub is shaping up to be a key community-centered destination in the new year.

If you know any unique retailers or restaurants you’d like to see come to Lakeland, send them this way.
Details + development updates
News Notes
Edu
  • When IDEA Schools’ Lakeland campus opens next fall, kindergarten through fifth-grade students will attend the Academy school. Sixth graders will attend the College Preparatory school. Learn more about the school’s future plans. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Eat
Arts
  • The Polk Museum of Art is kicking off an Art History Lecture Series this January titled “The History of Photography.” Register to enjoy four classes and a champagne reception — classes take place on Tuesdays from Jan. 9 to Jan. 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Award
  • PCPS senior coordinator Deidre Skaggs was awarded the Florida School Counselor Association’s School Counselor Advocate: District Leader award. Skaggs has supported school counseling for elementary students with PCPS for 35 years.
Sports
  • When was the last time your lawnmower hit 70 mph? For some Polk residents, the answer is pretty recently. NASGRASS, a lawnmower racing club hosted at Fort Meade’s Florida Flywheeler Park, hosts public races so you can see it for yourself. Learn more about the sport, the racers, and the mowers. (Bay News 9)
Holiday
  • Visit Purrology Cat Café on Dec. 23 at 11 a.m. to meet Santa, enjoy milk and cookies, and get a complimentary Polaroid photo taken. Spots are limited — grab your tickets for $16 online.
Eat
  • #TerraceTabletop: Celebrate the season at The Terrace Hotel & Grille’s annual Christmas Brunch on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. — featuring a visit from Santa Claus himself. The evening of Friday, Dec. 15 + Saturday, Dec. 16 also features a holiday treat with live Holiday Carolers during dinner. Make a reservation.*
Arts
  • Ponder the haunting yet hopeful paintings of Holocaust survivor Samuel Bak at the Polk Museum of Art’s exhibition, “Remembering Vilna.” Named for Bak’s birthplace in Poland, this exploration aims to shed light on the experiences that informed his work and highlight the importance of retaining historical memory for future generations.*
Health
  • Looking for a solution to weight-related health concerns like joint pain, fatigue, and hypertension? Lakeland Regional Health’s bariatric surgery program may be your answer. Learn about real patients and their results — like Hayley who lost 142 pounds with bariatric surgery. Your after can start now.*
Shop
  • Have an active loved one on your shopping list? Upway delivers rigorously inspected, certified, and 99% pre-assembled e-bikes from top brands (think: Specialized, Aventon, and Super73) directly to your doorstep — with free express shipping when you use code TREE.*
 
Try This

Holiday activities based on your Enneagram

Lakeland holiday activities based on your Enneagram
Shiny silver photo backdrop with silver Christmas trees and hanging disco balls
Type 1s, we’ve done part of the planning for you — check out The Joinery for your holiday event. | Photo by @bloom.shakalaka
With so many holiday happenings around town, it can be hard to try them all. Here are our suggestions to find the perfect activity for you, based on your Enneagram personality type.

Type 1 — The Reformer

Rational, purposeful, self-controlled
You’re likely to be the one planning the family Christmas party — our list of rentable venues is here to help.

Type 2 — The Helper

Caring, interpersonal, generous
Put your helpfulness to good use by volunteering or giving to a toy drive this holiday season.

Type 3 — The Achiever

Success-oriented, adaptive, driven
Become a better (and more festive) version of yourself by taking a local class.

Type 4 — The Individualist

Sensitive, expressive, dramatic
Use your creativity to make the Christmas card of your dreams with a family photoshoot at Haus 820.

Click below for holiday activities for investigators, loyalists, enthusiasts, challengers, and peacemakers.
Types 5-9 click here
The Buy

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The ultimate gift for the year of Barbie: the Barbie Dreamhouse 2023. Can we get one of those spiral pool slides for our house?
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