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Author Archives: Stephanie Claytor
Stephanie Claytor has been a broadcast and digital journalist in Lakeland since 2016, covering Polk County for Bay News 9 and currently free-lancing for LkldNow. She is an author of travel and children's books.
Posted inBusiness, Dining
LoveBird Founders Plan Smash Burger Joint Called Grievous Angel
The new Lakeland restaurant is planned at 801 E. Main St., the site of the now-closed Unfiltered and The Poor Porker.
Posted inHealth, Social Services
Arts in Medicine Program Connects Cancer Patients Through Creativity
The program at Watson Clinic Cancer and Research Center recently received a grant to buy more supplies.
Posted inPublic Safety, Social Services
Clothing Offered for People Left in Dire Need by Hurricane Milton
At least two local organizations are giving away clothing to people who are in dire need because of Hurricane Milton. Hidden Gem Consignment is offering free clothes and toys for the next few weeks from its four storage units. “If you look good, you feel good,” owner Jessica Criswell said. “We have so much stuff. […]
Posted inBusiness, Dining, Neighborhoods
Entrepreneur Turns Food Truck Into a Seafood Restaurant Near His Childhood Home
Daryl King’s Crab Daddy’s Surf & Turf opened Friday on Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
Posted inSocial Services
‘Safe Moves for Seniors’ Opens Office in Lakeland
Nonprofit organization provides free moving services to low-income seniors relocating within Polk County.
Posted inBusiness, Dining, News
Lakeland’s Newest Hotspot is a Speakeasy Called ‘La Gran Muralla’
The Asian-Latin fusion bar and restaurant has a ‘secret’ entrance disguised as a Coca-Cola vending machine.
Posted inHousing
Lakeland Housing Authority Helps Workers Become First-Time Homeowners
The LHA bought five lots from the city’s Infill Land Bank and is helping low- to moderate-income workers build homes on them.
Posted inDining
New Indian Restaurant Opens on Lakeland’s North Side
Curry Leaves’ owner says YouTubers helped make his first location in Tampa a viral success.
Posted inBusiness, Family, Recreation
Indoor Play Cafes Help Lakeland Families Beat the Heat
Kid Cafe and Little Lake Play offer welcoming spaces for kids and their parents.