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‘Take a Breath’: Experts Weigh In on Data Center Moratorium
At the July 20 city commission meeting, Lakeland Electric and water utility officials provided more information about the impacts of a data center as commissioners weigh a moratorium.
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Reviving the Roots: FSC’s Century-Old Citrus Legacy Meets Tomorrow’s Agribusiness
Two campus groves are being replanted as part of a larger revitalization effort for Polk’s citrus industry.
More Than Dance: Lakeland Club Keeps Seniors Active and Connected
For nearly 25 years, the Lakeland Seniors Dance & Social Club has given older residents of Lakeland a place to dance, socialize, and build community every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon.
Can Great Southern Beverages Make a Comeback?
Great Southern Beverages, a Lakeland beverage-producer-for-hire is seeking to overcome financial challenges and adapt to shifts in consumers’ tastes to stay afloat.
Cattle County: Polk Honors Ranching Heritage at Circle B
An industry with generations of history in Central Florida continues to cement its legacy with economic impact and historical preservation.
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Midtown’s Next Chapter: From Fighting Blight to Guiding Growth
Long-term vision includes more homes near Lakeland Regional, a bigger future for Tigertown, and extending the Midtown CRA through 2056.
Data Center Moratorium Draws Crowd and Lakeland Revises Hearing Dates
In a City Commission meeting that lasted over four hours on July 6, commissioners received an update on the drafted ordinance that would enact a 12-month moratorium on data centers and large load customers.
Governor Touts Statewide Progress on Standardized Tests at Lakeland Press Conference
Polk scores have consistently lagged behind the state average by about 10 points but show a parallel upward trajectory.
City Releases Proposed Data Center Moratorium Ordinance
A public hearing on the ordinance will be held on Monday, July 6, at 9 a.m.
Red, White & Kaboom Turns 23
Lakeland’s annual Independence Day Eve celebration, on the shores of Lake Mirror, starts with music at 6 p.m., then fireworks at 9 p.m.
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