Weather Update – Lakeland Services 

It is to be services as usual tomorrow (1.16.18) for Lakeland and Republic Services. Jim Atkinson, city manager, reports: “At this time (9 p.m. Monday night),...

Frozen Landscape = Recycling to Saturday; City Hall Open Today

Jim Atkinson, Lakeland city manager, said this morning that recycle pickup scheduled for today (1.12.19) is delayed until Saturday due to the winter weather. He...

BOC Meeting: Republic Promise; Citizen Recognized for Years of Service

It was a rocky year with Republic Services and trash, yard waste and recycling pickups. Some folks were serviced late and even entire neighborhoods...

LSB Meeting: Audit, School Calendar, Basketball Tournament

Much like the BOC (Board of Commissioners) meeting last week (1.4.18), the Lakeland School Board (LSB) heard glowing reports about its financial shape via...

City Legal Expenses Hefty but Won’t Deter New Lakeland Projects

A lawsuit seeking to keep the City from building a high school wing has cost Lakeland taxpayers thousands in legal expenses. But the Mayor...

BOC Work Session: New City Staff Member, FY 17 Audit Review

The BOC (Board of Commissioners) met for its January work session tonight (1.4.17) recognizing the newest City staff member --- Cory Brady who is...

City Posts FY17 Audit Report, Other Financials

The City of Lakeland yesterday (12.29.17) released the FY17 audit as well as other financials, including the 2018 budget adopted in July and the...

Art Projects Among LSC Events for January, February 2018

Landscape art and watercolors are among program presentations next year at the Lakeland Senior Center (LSC), 4527 Canada Road, according to Kim Odom, LSC...