On Tuesday, January 14, alumni of Leadership Lakeland gathered in denim and diamonds to honor the outstanding service and achievements of past participants in the Chamber’s leadership development program.
Category: People
Posted inPeople
Lakeland Native Phyllis Adams Sang at Jimmy Carter’s Funeral
The Kathleen High School grad was asked to sing ‘Amazing Grace’ nearly eight years ago, but had to keep it a secret.
Posted inCity Hall, People
Rob Hernandez Promoted to Lakeland Deputy City Manager
Eighteen months after coming to Lakeland as assistant city manager, Rob Hernandez has been promoted to deputy city manager following Emily Colón’s recent departure. The job comes with a $20,000-a-year raise.
Posted inHistory, People
Jimmy Carter, Who Died Sunday, Visited Lakeland During 1980 Presidential Campaign
The president was greeted by then-Mayor Carrie Oldham, who had suggested he come to Lakeland during a White House visit.
Posted inPeople, Schools
Student from Lakeland Earns Full Scholarship to Duke University
Alexander Andrade, who attends the Bartow IB School, is also a Presidential Scholar and a National Merit semifinalist.
Posted inDowntown, People
Entrepreneur Jeannie Weaver Lopez, 39, Succumbs to Illness
The owner of Revival craft cocktail lounge and the new Peach House restaurant near Lake Morton died of a respiratory disease.
Posted inHealth, People
Lakeland Regional Health Infection Prevention Chief Haight Honored
He is one of 128 doctors named as a Fellow by the Infectious Diseases Society of America this year.
Posted inPeople, Public Safety
Donor Funds Cowboy Hats for Sheriff Grady Judd and Employees
The leather hatband mimics a deputy’s gunbelt; the sticker inside the crown displays a picture of Judd.
Posted inActivism, Business, History, People
Sarah McKay, Civic Leader and Philanthropist, Dies at 98
The Lakeland native was the first woman to chair the boards of major local educational, health and arts institutions.
Posted inPeople, Schools
Meet Florida Southern College’s New President: Jeremy Martin
Martin is the 18th president of the Lakeland college known for its Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings.