Lakeland Hires New Planning Director
One of the most critical city staff positions in any municipality is that of the City Planner or Planning Director. More so in Lakeland...
Community Invited To Lakeland Comprehensive Plan Meeting
A community engagement workshop is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, September 27 to discuss the new comprehensive plan for Lakeland. The meeting will...
Lakeland Hires New Finance Director
At last evening’s Board of Commissioners meeting, it was announced a new Finance Director has been hired to oversee the city’s finances. The role...
Does Blue Oval Impact Residential Growth in Lakeland?
by Wesley Wright
Several questions that have been looming for Lakeland leaders and citizens alike were put to rest last week during the Lakeland Chamber...
City Manager Shane Horn Resigns
by Matt Wright
Shane Horn, Lakeland’s City Manager for the past 3 ½ years, has resigned. His last day will be June 10, 2022.
Mr. Horn...
Date Is Set For 2nd Annual Christmas Caravan Parade
The City of Lakeland Parks & Recreation Department has announced details for the second annual "Holiday Cheer," Christmas Caravan Parade. The date is set...
Missing In Action: The Lakeland Planning Commission
By Carl Helton
For the second month in a row, the MPC (Municipal Planning Commission) monthly meeting was cancelled last Thursday, May 20, 2021 due...
Under Latest Health Directive, Lakeland Transitioning Back To Normal
UPDATE (5/14/21): According to Shane Horn, City Manager, Lakeland (and other Shelby County jurisdictions) will continue issuing a limited declaration of emergency in order...
