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Category: People

Posted inA & E, People

New Lakeland Center Director Wants to Get Involved in Adopted Community

Barry Friedman by Barry Friedman September 27, 2015October 31, 2022

Source: The Ledger

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QA: Fred Koehler Talks About His New Book and Hidden Gems

Barry Friedman by Barry Friedman September 27, 2015August 9, 2022

In Lakeland, many people know Fred Koehler as an artist and the founder of The Fred Group, a branding studio. But nationally, he has a growing reputation as an author and illustrator of whimsical picture books. On the eve of his latest book’s publication, Fred sat down with lkldnow and discussed his craft, how he hides […]

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Lakeland Woman Was at Publix When She Discovered Her Birth Parents

Barry Friedman by Barry Friedman September 24, 2015September 1, 2022

Source: News Channel 8

Posted inA & E, People

Bealls Recognizes Lakeland Woman as ‘Next Florida Artist’

Barry Friedman by Barry Friedman September 24, 2015August 9, 2022

“My work is what I call tropical industrial. It’s sexy. It’s nostalgic. It’s gritty. It’s got nuts and bolts and the rust and the peeling paint.” That’s Lakeland resident Alison LaMons’  own description of her vibrant watercolors, and it was part of a video she submitted with her winning entry in The Next Bealls Florida Artist […]

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Football Player: It’s Still Good Being Chris Rainey

Barry Friedman by Barry Friedman September 22, 2015October 31, 2022

Source: The (Vancouver, B.C.) Province

Posted inA & E, People

Fashion Week Spotlights Lakeland Designers

Barry Friedman by Barry Friedman September 21, 2015October 31, 2022

Source: Bay News 9

Posted inCity Hall, People

Doug Thomas Forming Florida Branch of Company: Strategic Government Resources

Barry Friedman by Barry Friedman September 10, 2015October 31, 2022

Source: The Ledger

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Sedwick’s Dad: ‘I Believe She Was Murdered’

Barry Friedman by Barry Friedman September 10, 2015September 1, 2022

Source: News Channel 8

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From Lakeland Singer Ra’chel to Andre Berto…

Barry Friedman by Barry Friedman September 9, 2015September 1, 2022

Source: YouTube

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Copeland Announces National Tour Ending in Orlando

Barry Friedman by Barry Friedman September 8, 2015

Copeland, Lakeland’s favorite indie band, is going on a nationwide tour, its first in more than five years. The Lakeland-based band will play 25 major cities in 32 days beginning Nov. 5, ending the tour with a show at The Social in Orlando on Dec. 6.

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