LAKELAND, FL (October 11, 2019) | A new 10-foot wide multi-use path along the west shore of West Lake Parker Drive will feature a walking history lesson. The City of Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is working in partnership with the Polk County School Board to support student artwork featured in permanent installations around the City. A one mile stretch of multi-use path will feature a themed history of the City of Lakeland arranged in decades as interpreted through the talents of students who attend area Polk County Schools. Construction on the multi-use path is scheduled to start on November 4th and is estimated to be completed April 2020. The northbound lane on Lake Parker Drive will be closed for the duration of the construction project. During construction, northbound traffic will use the center lane that is currently designated for turning.
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LAKELAND, FL (October 8, 2019) | The MidFlorida Auto Show & Lake Mirror Concours is a three-day festival weekend. This event is celebrating its 20th year, attracting hundreds of show vehicles that are displayed around Lake Mirror and historic downtown Lakeland. In addition to attracting over 35,000 spectators, the MidFlorida Auto Show & Lake Mirror Concours draws top car collectors from the southeast and serves as a support event to the prestigious Amelia Island Concours d’ Elegance.
In honor of FPW, the department is officially presenting its Practice Fire Safety coloring and activity book. The book was custom made by the department and features Blaze the Firefighting Swan, which was named by the community in an online contest. The book touches on several important fire safety concepts and is available as a free download. The book will also be distributed to children in the Lakeland area.
LAKELAND, FL (October 4, 2019) | The City of Lakeland Parks Division will be on Lake Morton at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 22nd for the 39th Annual Swan Roundup. Parks & Recreation employees will be carefully gathering the swans to get them ready for their annual veterinary check-up.
On Wednesday, October 2, 2019, the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) unanimously approved the Lakeland Police Department for three years of reaccreditation. Chief Ruben Garcia and the agency's accreditation team were on hand for the ceremony, held in St. Petersburg, where they were presented with the official certificate of reaccreditation. In the agenc ...
Dog Leg Woods Dog Park will be closed Wednesday, October 9th for fence work associated with force main project along Cleveland Heights.
LAKELAND, FL (September 30, 2019) | The City of Lakeland has teamed up with the Florida Department of Transportation with an event called “Bike Then Work”. This bike ride before work will take place on Friday, October 25th starting at 7:30 a.m. The event is part of Mobility Weak, a statewide initiative happening October 25th – November 1st. Those wanting to participate are encouraged to visit CityofLakelandBikeThenWork.eventbrite.com to register.
LAKELAND, FL (September 20, 2019) - The City of Lakeland will hold a municipal election on Tuesday, November 5th. After qualifying has ended, there are two City Commission seats and three amendments to the City’s Charter on the upcoming ballot. Phillip Walker was elected without opposition for the Northwest District A City Commission Seat.
LAKELAND, FL (September 11, 2019) | On Saturday, September 21st, Hollis Garden will host the Plantae Orchideum plant sale in conjunction with world renowned R.F. Orchids. The event will take place at Hollis Garden, 702 East Orange Street, Lakeland, Florida from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.