The home was built in 1925, when Spivey became president of FSC. | Photo provided by Paige Wagner Homes Realty
It’s not every day you get to see inside the home of a local history maker, but the Ludd M. Spivey House near Lake Hollingsworth is on the real estate market.
Does that name sound familiar? Ludd M. Spivey was president of Florida Southern College from 1925 to 1957. He was the one who sent the campus-changing telegram to architect Frank Lloyd Wright, asking him to transform the school’s design.
The 2,842-sqft home includes 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and private outdoor living space with a pool.
The Spanish Colonial-style home is located near FSC’s campus at 801 Hollingsworth Rd., and it’s said that Wright would visit Spivey’s place on visits to Lakeland. We think he’d appreciate its 100-year-old features, like a sunken living room, blended with modern additions, such as the remodeled kitchen + guest apartment.
This listing by Paige Wagner Homes is now pending, so take a peek below before it’s a done deal. You can also learn more about the property’s history in “The People Who Live There,” sold at local bookstores.
Southern Showcase | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Florida Southern College | Free | This on-campus event at Florida Southern College is designed for high school students + families to explore academic programs and tour campus to get a feel for FSC’s community.*
The Lake Miriam Square Publix’s long-awaited reopening day is nearly here. Tomorrow, order a drink from the Pours counter before shopping in the expanded supermarket space, then grab pizza or a burrito bowl from the deli to enjoy in the new mezzanine overlooking the store.
Number
500. That’s how many downtown light poles get the holiday treatment from City of Lakeland crews. They’ve already worked their magic around Lake Mirror, and the rest of the lights are set to be installed by the Christmas Parade. Look for Munn Park’s displays to be lit on Thanksgiving night. (The Ledger)
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A third academic building is opening soon at Florida Poly. The university will cut the ribbon on the Gary C. Wendt Engineering Center next Tuesday, Nov. 18, unveiling 40,000 sqft of flexible engineering lab space for students + faculty.
Drink
Amonie Jo’s Coffee will give back with a pay-what-you-can day this Friday, Nov. 14, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. The cafe will open an hour early to pick up breakfast before school or work with “no judgment, no questions, just love, good food, and community.” We recommend a Cafe Creole latte.
Plan Ahead
The Orange Blossom Revue music and art festival is returning to Lake Wales Friday, Dec. 5-Saturday, Dec. 6. Performers include The Revivalists and Drive-By Truckers, and this year will begin with a kickoff concert the night before the festival. Get tickets before prices increase on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
Arts
Mural, mural on the wall. Winter Haven is seeking an artist to paint a colorful piece that captures the spirit of the city on a wall of its downtown parking garage. The chosen muralist will receive a $35,000 stipend. Get those submissions in by Friday, Dec. 19.
Coming Soon
Haven Coffee Roasters is taking its award-winning beans on the road, opening a location in downtown Auburndale on Saturday, Nov. 22. Visit the grand opening from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. to see why this roastery has won big at the Golden Bean Awards.
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Wellness
This weekend: Hack Your Health 2025, one of the largest health and wellness conferencesin the world. Join 2,000+ attendees for three days of expert panels, product demonstrations, giveaways, and the latest in biohacking research. Tix + info this way.*
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Cob & Pen is on cloud nine after nine years in business, and it’s celebrating with food + drink specials this Friday, Nov. 14-Sunday, Nov. 16. Try the Head in the Clouds cocktail with champagne and cotton candy, or go on Airplane Mode with a white chocolate martini.
Do you remember how Cob & Pen got its start? Its Tudor-style building may be a Dixieland staple now, but its story started several streets over in 1927.
The ultimate fast-charging phone charger for your car. It features two retractable cords and two additional ports so you can charge up to four devices at once. Read: No more fighting over a single car charger.
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Calling all Diane Keaton + Robert Redford fans. I noticed the Polk Theatre is showing some of the stars’ biggest hits this month following their recent deaths. Check the calendar for showings of “The First Wives Club,” “All the President’s Men,” “Something’s Gotta Give,” and “Barefoot in the Park” to celebrate their careers.
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