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The City of Lakeland is offering its 11th Annual Citizens Academy to area residents with the first session starting February 23, 2012.  The Citizens Academy is a free, hands-on, interactive public information program that familiarizes citizens with City services and the functions of City Departments.  Full details

Upcoming Events

Lakeland PigFest - Saturday, January 28th

Chalk for Charity Chalk Art Festival - Saturday, February 4th

Kiwanis Pancake Festival - Saturday, February 11th

Celebrate Black History Festival - Saturday, February 11th

Kelly Recreation Complex Open House - Saturday, February 18th

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Lakeland News Blog

LAKELAND CITIZENS ACADEMY - HANDS ON CLASS IN GOVERNMENTOLOGY
Posted on: Friday, January 20, 2012

LAKELAND, FL (January 20, 2012) -- The City of Lakeland is offering its 11th Annual Citizens Academy to area residents with the first session starting February 23, 2012.  The Citizens Academy is a free, hands-on, interactive public information program that familiarizes citizens with City services and the functions of City Departments. The Lakeland Citizens Academy allows residents to get a behind the scenes look of how City government operates and it provides an outlet for citizen input. The program consists of six (6), two (2) hour evening sessions, one session per month. 

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30th Annual Camellia Show & Plant Sale - Saturday January 28, 2012
Posted on: Wednesday, January 18, 2012
The Lakeland Camellia Society will hold their annual one-day Camellia Show at North Lakeland Presbyterian Church in the Fellowship Hall, 6725 N. Socrum Loop Rd, Lakeland, Florida on Saturday, January 28, 2011. It is open to the public for leisurely viewing from 1 to 5 pm. Mark your calendar now to come see the world’s best-kept flower secret. Read More »

DUI Saturation Patrols and Checkpoint Planned for January 18th
Posted on: Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Members of Lakeland Police Department’s DUI Enforcement Unit and Traffic Unit will be conducting a Saturation Patrol and Checkpoint in the city on January 18, 2012.  There will be a checkpoint conducted in the 900 block of North Lincoln Avenue from 11:30 pm until 2:30 am. Saturation patrols will take place throughout the city prior to the checkpoint in an effort to reduce impaired driving and traffic fatalities in Lakeland. Read More »

Lakeland City Commission Meeting Highlights - Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Posted on: Tuesday, January 17, 2012

The Lakeland City Commission met on Tuesday January 17th 2012 and took the following actions:

The Florida Federation of Garden Club Community service award & National Garden Club Award for Community Landscape Design were received by the City.

The Thomas Yatabe award from State Emergency Response Commission was received by the city.

Proclamations were presented honoring Arbor Day and Children’s Day.

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