Map of proposed location for Dutch Bros coffee.

Another Coffee Concept Proposed on Highway 64

A new drive-thru coffee shop may soon join the rapidly developing U.S. Highway 64 corridor, signaling continued commercial growth in one of the city’s...
Homes in Oakwood Grove neighborhood.

Chapel Lakes Development Advances, Still Needs Final Approval

A proposed residential development known as Chapel Lakes is continuing to move through the approval process, marking progress while still awaiting final action from...

Lake District Hotel Plan Signals Renewed Growth

A new hotel project at The Lake District is offering fresh indications that the long-anticipated mixed-use development in Lakeland may be regaining momentum. At its...

Car Wash Project on Highway 64 No Longer Moving Forward

The Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission addressed several development-related items during its regular meeting Thursday, March 12, at Lakeland City Hall. Among the...

Developer Purchases Former Willows Townhomes Site in Lakeland for $6.7 Million

Lakeland is seeing some recent momentum at The Lake District following a newly announced real estate transaction. Trilogy Investment Co., an investment and development firm...

Lakeland Development Activity Signals Renewed Growth Heading Into 2026

Despite a slowdown in new home sales last year, Lakeland is positioning itself for a strong resurgence in 2026 as major residential and mixed-use...

Lake District Townhomes Could Be Set to Resume After Bankruptcy

Development on the townhome portion of The Lake District mixed-use project could be moving forward again after a prolonged pause caused by the original...

Bids Go Out for Lakeland Community Center. Construction Expected to Begin Spring 2026

The City of Lakeland has officially released bids for the construction of the long-anticipated Lakeland YMCA Community Center, Mayor Josh Roman announced in a...