Lakeland’s annual Independence Day Eve celebration drew hundreds of people to Lake Mirror.
Author Archives: David Dickey
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Kate Upton, Justin Verlander Host Dog Adoption Event
When model Kate Upton visits Lakeland to watch boyfriend Justin Verlander pitch for the Detroit Tigers, she’s been known to sneak down to the SPCA to cuddle canines. She and Verlander are combining their passion for dogs and baseball by hosting a Grand Slam Adoption event at Marchant Stadium March 31 just before the Tigers-Yankees […]
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Gallery: Carving Pumpkins for Charity
In the Dr. Scissorshands pumpkin-carving exhibition at the downtown Lakeland curb market on Saturday, local surgeons and physicians displayed their artistic skills using medical and other tools. The resulting jack-o’-lanterns were auctioned, with proceeds benefiting Arms for Asher, which helps a local Spinal Muscular Atrophy patient.
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Gallery: Backstage at the Rocky Horror Picture Show
For the 11th year, the Polk Theatre presented “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” accompanied by live dancers on Halloween weekend. Here is a backstage look of the standing-room-only production as seen by photographer David Dickey.