Frescos owners are opening a curated community market in the space formerly occupied by the Taco Bus.
Category: Downtown
Posted inCrime / Justice, Downtown, Health, Housing, Social Services
State Agency Launches Investigation Into Patient Dumping at Talbot House
Local news reports triggered the investigation by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.
Posted inDowntown
Downtown Parking Permit Prices Rise, But Free Parking and Hourly Rates Are Unchanged
Lakeland’s policy allowing two hours of free street parking is not changing — for now.
Posted inCity Hall, Downtown, History
White Paint on Brick Building Angers Historic Preservationists
The 1921 W. Fisk Johnson Building next to the Polk Theatre was painted white without proper permitting.
Posted inBusiness, Dining, Downtown
Nineteen61’s New Rooftop Bar Set to Open June 1
Bar Vasco’s indoor/outdoor space will offer tapas and hand-crafted cocktails.
Posted inBusiness, Dining, Downtown
Mitchell’s Coffee House Has New Owners
Founder Mitchell Harvey sold the 26-year-old Lakeland cafe to friends last week. They do not plan to change the menu or staff.
Posted inBusiness, Downtown, Neighborhoods
Owners of The Yard on Mass Make ‘Painful Decision’ to Close
The closure and $250,000 payout were approved by the Community Redevelopment Agency, but must still be voted on by the City Commission.
Posted inCity Hall, Downtown, Recreation
Lakeland Chooses ‘Simple and Elegant’ Design for Munn Park
The design includes a pavilion, splash pad and public restrooms.
Posted inDowntown, Events, News
2024 Mayfaire-by-the-Lake in Photos: See the Winning Artwork
More than 175 artists and vendors sold their wares around Lake Morton over the weekend.
Posted inDowntown, History
Historic Preservationist Purchases Brick Home on Lake Wire That Was Slated for Demolition
Gregory Fancelli steps in to secure the fate of the 1925 Emory Bryant home at 401 W. Peachtree St.