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IDB defers decision on The Lake District
In a not-so-surprising move last night (8.17.17), the Lakeland IDB (Industrial Development Board) did not approve a development agreement with Yehuda Netanel, developer of...
MPC: Changes Suggested for Title Loan, Payday Lenders in City
Members of the Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) voted tonight (8.17.17) in favor of a change in the Lakeland land development regulations that would restrict...
Could Foreclosure Mean No Go for TLD?
A foreclosure notice in the Memphis Daily News yesterday (8.16.17) caused Lakeland citizens to question The Lake District (TLD) and its ability to ever...
Lakeland Rewind: An Unusual Beginning
By Carl Helton, LC staff
Continuing with our 40th Anniversary Celebration we are revisiting previous history stories from past LC editions. This week we pull...
It’s O P E N
The new section of Beverle Rivera Drive is open today (8.16.17). The pavement is smooth with bright yellow lines.
The opening on Monday was delayed...
First Time at LMPS – Volleyball Game
The Lakeland Middle Preparatory School (LMPS) volleyball team played their first match tonight (8.15.17) at the LMPS gym meeting rival Arlington Middle School.
Kevin Floyd,...
LSB: Requesting $1 Million from City for Athletic Fields; Revised Enrollment
The Lakeland School Board (LSB) tonight (8.14.17) unanimously approved a motion to ask the City to contribute $1 million for LMPS (Lakeland Middle Preparatory...
The Rain Cometh, The Rain Taketh Away — the Road Opening
From Jim Atkinson, Lakeland city manager:”
The planned opening of Beverle Rivera Road today (8.14.17) has been delayed due to weather.
On Saturday (8.12.17), the contractor...
