Bonnet Springs Park, now under development as a major recreational and educational space near downtown, announced Wednesday that it has received a large donation toward the construction of a botanical garden that will be a significant feature of the park.
Category: Recreation
Posted inDowntown, Recreation
City Previews Downtown Dog Park Coming Next Year
Construction of Central Bark, a $350,000 dog park near the north shore of Lake Mirror, is scheduled to start in September. Private fund-raising for the city’s fourth dog park (see the others here) stalled, but “thanks to our city manager and city commission, we were able to move some money around and make this happen,” […]
Posted inEvents, Recreation
Bicycle Events Emphasize Safety, Commuting
Two bicycling events this week focus on safe driving/biking and two-wheel commuting: The annual Ride of Silence, held to remember cyclists hurt or killed on public roadways, starts at 6 p.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church and includes two slow laps around Lake Hollingsworth. Friday is National Bike to Work Day. At a recent meeting, […]
Posted inDowntown, Recreation
Barnett Park Gets a Big New Splash
A few lucky children got a big surprise when they visited Barnett Park this morning. They were the first to get splashed by a tipping bucket the Lakeland Parks and Recreation Department added to its popular splash pad.
Posted inPeople, Recreation
Kathleen Grad Hurt and Jobless as Football League Folds
Just days after he broke his arm in a game, 26-year-old Salt Lake Stallions linebacker Gionni Paul — a Kathleen High graduate — found himself jobless and on his own for medical bills when the eight-team Alliance of American Football abruptly folded. Source: The Washington Post
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40-Foot ‘Mountain’ Rising Soon at Bonnet Springs
At least one of the 40-foot mounds at Bonnet Springs Park will be made with soil from the former CSX railyard that has gone through a cleaning process. The hills will create a dramatic view of downtown to the east and accentuate the slope down to Lake Bonnet to the west. Source: Landscape Architect magazine
Posted inRecreation, Schools
A Look Inside FSC’s E-Sports Program
Florida Southern College is one of two Florida schools with a collegiate videogame program, Fort Myers’ WINK News reports. The TV station profiles Call of Duty player Joshua Morgan, whose scholarship helps pay his tuition.
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Fans Vote Joker Marchant Top Grapefruit League Park
Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium beat out Clearwater’s Spectrum Field as best spring training stadium in Florida in bracketed voting conducted by BallparkDigest.com. Source: Mlive.com
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Lakeland Sports Roundup: FSC, Magic, SEU
FSC are double basketball champs. Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams won Sunshine State Conference championships. The men’s team had just advanced past Saint Leo after a buzzer-beater layup, and they then went on to get the semi-final win over Lynn University and finally defeated Nova Southeastern for the title. The women’s team likewise […]
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Lakeland Magic Are Becoming the Swans – Really?
Fans on Facebook aren’t exactly swimming over news that @LakelandMagic will become Lakeland Swans. Until we’re told otherwise, we’re assuming it’s a one-night change to boost a March 22 promotion with @mylkldelectric and LVIM’s Swan Derby. https://t.co/ksc6kllaSm #lkld pic.twitter.com/xagUVLmRPB — Lkld Now (@LkldNow) March 6, 2019 A Magic/Swans spokesperson confirms that the team name will […]