BOC:  Rental House Contract, New Bulk Waste Pickup

The Board of Commissioners (BOC) met for two meetings tonight (9.7.17), announcing a City-owned house sale and a new bulk waste pickup program. At the...

Could TLD Be Back on Track?

With a quorum of four members, the Industrial Development Board (IDB) unanimously approved a resolution for a development contract with The Lake District (TLD)...

Beverle Rivera/Canada Road Lane Switch

From Jim Atkinson, Lakeland city manager, today (8.22.17): “According to the contractor, they will be switching traffic to the east side of Canada / south...

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...

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...

BOC Meeting:  Grant Money, Traffic Cameras, Gas Station Upgrades

Think bike and pedestrian trail improvements for Canada Road and Monroe Road.  New stamped concrete crosswalks. Trail lighting. Gateway signage with landscaping. All will be...

LSB: LMPS Under Budget, $3.5 Million Available for Athletic Fields

By Carl Helton, LC staff The Lakeland School Board (LSB) met last night (8.7.17) for their work session and noted they were under budget on...