An architect is creating a rendering to show what a facility at the northeast corner of Munn Park might look like.
Author Archives: Barry Friedman
Barry Friedman founded Lkldnow.com in 2015 as the culmination of a career in print and digital journalism. Since 1982, he has used the tools of reporting, editing and content curation to help people in Lakeland understand their community better.
Posted inCity Hall, Consumer
Lakeland Electric’s Base Rate Will Rise 2.25% in April
The utility is raising rates in phases, with further 2.25% increases scheduled for Oct. 1 this year and Oct. 1, 2024.
Posted inBusiness, Downtown
Owner of Downtown’s Lakeland Loft Wants to Open a Tropical Bar Downstairs
Ocean Breeze Tiki Bar would have Caribbean-style drinks, recorded island music and patio seating for 25.
Posted inBusiness, People
Bonnet Springs Park Visionaries David and Jean Bunch Win George Jenkins Award
Other honorees at the Chamber of Commerce annual meeting: Allen & Company and Mail Processing Associates.
Posted inPublic Safety
Pickup Driver Dies After Hitting 2 SUVs and Slamming Into a Dixieland Building
The string of accidents happened when he tried to speed past a vehicle in a no-passing lane, police said.
Posted inBusiness, City Hall, Downtown
Online 3D Visioning of Downtown Is Ready for Prime Time
Catalyst Lakeland is primarily a tool for potential developers but anyone with a computer can access it.
Posted inCity Hall, Events, History
City Honors MLK Parade Award Winners
Special thanks went to former Detroit Tigers slugger Willie Horton, who served as grand marshal.
Posted inCity Hall, Consumer
Lakeland Electric Looking at Lower Fuel Charge and Uptick in Base Rate
A typical homeowner would pay $20 less for the fuel charge starting in March and $1.60 more for the base rate in April, under two proposals expected to be approved.
Posted inNewsletters
When News Breaks
The night that Lakeland learned news of a violent event that resulted in the kind of national attention the community never wants.
Posted inCrime / Justice, Public Safety
Police Say They Recovered Car Used in Shooting of 11 Men
Detectives have identified at least one suspect among the four men in the car that shots were fired from, the chief says.