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Tag: CRA

Posted inInsight Polk, Transportation

Lakeland Seeks Brighter, More Prosperous Future for Memorial Boulevard

by Cindy Glover January 17, 2025January 17, 2025

Survey and public meeting offer residents a chance to weigh in on revitalization plans

Posted inBusiness, Dining

LoveBird Founders Plan Smash Burger Joint Called Grievous Angel

by Stephanie Claytor November 6, 2024November 6, 2024

The new Lakeland restaurant is planned at 801 E. Main St., the site of the now-closed Unfiltered and The Poor Porker.

First National Bank interior
Posted inBusiness, Dining, Downtown

Building Owner Seeks and Gets Higher Incentives for Downtown Lakeland Restaurant

Barry Friedman by Barry Friedman October 4, 2024October 5, 2024

Cory Petcoff initially asked for $195,000 to help transform the Florida National Bank building into a high-end steakhouse. He was approved for up to $250,000.

First National Bank building
Posted inBusiness, Dining, Downtown

Downtown Conversion: Art Deco Bank to Italian-Style Steakhouse

Barry Friedman by Barry Friedman October 1, 2024October 5, 2024

The owner of the Florida National Bank building has applied for $195,000 in incentives from the Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency.

Posted inBusiness, Housing, Neighborhoods

Lakeland CRA Shares Vision for Nine-Block ‘Mass Market Area’

by Cindy Glover September 12, 2024October 4, 2024

If the City Commission approves two purchases Monday, the CRA will own more than half of the nearly 40-acre zone.

Yard on Mass
Posted inBusiness

Entrepreneur Presses for Jazz Lounge, Restaurant at Yard on Mass Space

by Kimberly C. Moore September 10, 2024September 11, 2024

Mary’s Bagel Café owner asked to remove one word from her proposal for a high-end restaurant, jazz venue and banquet hall.

Posted inBusiness, City Hall, Downtown

Publix Prepares to Pour $121 Million Into Downtown Technology Campus

by Cindy Glover September 5, 2024September 9, 2024

Lakeland and Polk County approve incentives, tax breaks for 200 new tech jobs and capital investment in downtown properties.

Yard on Mass
Posted inBusiness

Lakeland CRA Struggles to Find New Tenant for The Yard on Mass

by Kimberly C. Moore August 29, 2024August 30, 2024

Two businesses submitted proposals, but the selection committee recommended advertising the property again.

ART/ifact Executive Director Eli Chincilla announced Friday that the studio space was closing after seven years. City officials say the business had not paid rent since January and didn't have liability insurance.
Posted inA & E, City Hall

Lakeland’s ART/ifact Studios Is Closing

by Kimberly C. Moore August 20, 2024October 4, 2024

City officials say the space, which provided inexpensive studios for artists, was not current on its rent.

Yard on Mass
Posted inBusiness, Downtown, Neighborhoods

Owners of The Yard on Mass Make ‘Painful Decision’ to Close

by Kimberly C. Moore May 16, 2024May 16, 2024

The closure and $250,000 payout were approved by the Community Redevelopment Agency, but must still be voted on by the City Commission.

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