Just as art is in the eye of the beholder, so is a city of Lakeland proposal to appoint a panel that would consider applications to install murals and other public art. Supporters see the proposal as a way to encourage more murals on Lakeland buildings and ensure they won’t fade or chip away. But detractors see […]
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Posted inActivism, Social Services
Blood Donation Locations in Lakeland
Following news of the mass shooting in Orlando, many Lakeland residents responded by lining up to donate blood. Others made plans for a vigil Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Lake Mirror. Here is a list of blood donation locations and hours for the coming week.
Posted inA & E
Musician Profile: Jack Sprouse
Name: Jack Sprouse Stage name: Lonesome Bar Hero Born: Jacksonville First instrument learned: Old, beat-up Harmony acoustic guitar
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Live Music in Lakeland This Weekend
Yesterday pop music satirist “Weird Al” Yankovic was taking photos of the Munn Park giraffe. Tonight he’s taking the stage at The Lakeland Center’s Youkey Theatre. His show kickstarts a weekend that features two showcases of electric music Saturday night at a pair of East Main Street venues: Poor Porker and Swan City Shredquarters. Details, more listings […]
Posted inPublic Safety
Lake Hunter Incident: Search for Answers Continues
It could be several weeks before we know the cause of death of the body seen yesterday in the mouth of an alligator in Lake Hunter. An autopsy was conducted this morning, but the results won’t be released until a toxicology report is finished, the Medical Examiner’s Office told the Orlando Sentinel and that could take up […]
Posted inNeighborhoods
Not Everyone Loves Beautification Winner’s Yellow Door
Apparently Debbie Fuson’s bright yellow front door presents a point of contention with someone special to her. When Fuson accepted the city’s residential beautification award for June this morning, city Communications Director Kevin Cook commented, “I love that yellow door. That is awesome.” Fuson responded: “My mother doesn’t love it, but I tell her, ‘Mother, I love it. […]
Posted inNeighborhoods, Transportation
Residents’ Proposal Boosts Lake Parker Bikeway
An effort to make scenic West Lake Parker Drive safer for bicyclists was boosted when some lakefront property owners came up with an idea: What if we donate property needed to double the width of the sidewalk?
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LIve Music in Lakeland This Weekend
Touring musicians playing Lakeland this weekend include country singer and former American Idol finalist Josh Gracin at Boots N Buckles Friday night and the mystical, Celtic-inspired Sharon Knight and Winter at The Raven Faerie Saturday afternoon. More listings after the jump.
Posted inPeople, Schools
Chewbacca Mom Video Spreads SEU’s Name, Generates Controversy
A humorous Southeastern University video that ends in an offer of scholarships to YouTube star “Chewbacca Mom” and her family has gotten the university national news coverage but has generated controversy on campus.
Posted inActivism, Neighborhoods
FSC, City, Fancelli Get Historic Preservation Awards
Historic Lakeland Inc. has honored Florida Southern College, the city of Lakeland and the restorers of nine homes with its highest annual awards, and it named Gregory Fancelli preservationist of the year.