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Polk County Peace Officers' Memorial Service Set for May 10, 2012

Lakeland Police Officer Arnulfo Crispin, who died in the line of duty on December 21, 2011, while serving the citizens of Lakeland will be commemorated on the Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial. The ceremony will take place on May 10th at 10:00 AM in Lakeland Veterans Memorial Park. view full release

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CYPRESS YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX GRAND OPENING - MAY 18TH

Posted on: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
LAKELAND, FL (May 15, 2012) - On Friday, May 18 at 11 a.m. the City of Lakeland will celebrate the grand opening of Cypress Youth Sports Complex located at 2125 S. Edgewood Drive. This new $1.2 million sports complex located on 33 acres includes football and soccer fields for recreational leagues. Currently there are restroom facilities and four fields that are in use with two additional fields expected to be ready in July. Read More »

GANDY POOL WILL BE PART OF ATTEMPT TO BREAK GUINESS WORLD RECORD IN THE WORLD’S LARGEST SWIMMING LESSON

Posted on: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
LAKELAND, FL (May 14, 2012) -- The nation's top water safety and training organizations are joining forces to present The World's Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL) Thursday, June 14, 2012 to build awareness about the vital importance of teaching children to swim to help prevent drowning. On June 14^th water parks, pools and other aquatic facilities around the globe will host local WLSL lessons simultaneously at 11 a.m. in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record. City of Lakeland’s Aquatics staff will assist in the world record attempt during a swim lesson at Simpson Pool located at 1725 Martin Luther King Ave. Read More »

LAKE HOLLINGSWORTH DRIVE ROAD CLOSURE – BEGINNING MAY 29, 2012

Posted on: Monday, May 14, 2012

LAKELAND, FL ( May 14, 2012) -- Beginning Tuesday, May 29, 2012 the City of Lakeland Public Works Department will be closing a portion of Lake Hollingsworth Drive to replace a failed storm pipe at the intersection of Fairhaven Drive. Lake Hollingsworth Drive will be closed from Cleveland Heights Boulevard to Crystal Lake Drive for two days. Residents will have access to their property at all times and detours will be clearly marked. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes when possible.

City personnel will be on-site to assist with any concerns. Please call Matt Glenn at 863-834-3300 with questions or call 863-834-3300 for recorded updates.

World-renowned leaders to speak to Lakeland Electric and City of Lakeland employees

Posted on: Friday, May 04, 2012

On Friday, May 4, 2012, Lakeland Electric and City of Lakeland employees will gain access to the knowledge and experience of world-renowned leaders by attending Chick-fil-A Leadercast.

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