The piece has a picnic theme and includes a neighborhood map and signs pointing toward arts groups.
Author Archives: Joel Carrier
Posted inEvents, History
Upcoming Monument and Veterans Day Events Pay Homage to Spanish-American War Soldiers
Veterans Memorial Park will soon be home to a new public arts sculpture commemorating the Spanish-American War, and the often-overlooked historical role Lakeland contributed. Preparations for unveiling the monument include a series of public education events and parades, several of which take place this weekend.
Posted inA & E, Business
Bookstore Owners Encouraged Following Covid’s Challenges
The 16 months since COVID-19 struck have been hard for independent bookstores, but the owners of three Lakeland shops specializing in used books say they are are ready for a new chapter, eager to move forward and working hard to make Lakeland a destination for bibliophiles.
Posted inBusiness, Downtown
Independent Book Store With Coffee Bar Opening Downtown
Lovers of books and all things coffee will soon have a new brick-and-mortar storefront in downtown Lakeland at which to peruse and sip.
Posted inDowntown, Transportation
Maps Outline Routes for Upcoming Downtown Shuttles
The people planning a downtown shuttle service that starts later this year have released maps showing the routes their eight-passenger carts will take during weekday lunchtimes and weekend evenings.
Posted inDowntown, Transportation
Downtown Shuttle With Electric Carts Starting in July
Electric carts will soon ferry people around downtown Lakeland during weekday lunchtimes and weekend evenings. A one-year pilot project that starts July 4 has a goal of moving visitors and employees from parking and offices to restaurants, bars and shopping.
Posted inA & E
Complex Question: What if RP Funding Center Became an Arts Hub?
Kerry Falwell has big what-if questions on her mind these days: What if Lakeland focused resources to create a vibrant center for visual and performing arts? And what if the RP Funding Center became the official home of Lakeland’s arts scene?
Posted inA & E, People
Robert Phillips Works to Expand Classical Guitar Repertoire
When it comes to the world of classical music, the guitar, at best, has a history of playing second fiddle. There’s just not a wide reserve of music composed for the instrument, and that’s something Lakeland guitarist Robert Phillips was seeking to remedy when creating his newest recording.