Two of Lakeland’s most highly respected organizations, along with the City of Lakeland, have stepped up to make significant lead gifts to the Lakeland Chamber Foundation’s $5 million capital campaign for The Works Business Resource Center. Broadway Real Estate Service has committed $250,000, The City of Lakeland has committed $250,000, and Citizens Bank & Trust…
Read MorePolk County Public Schools is partnering with the Florida Department of Health in Polk County to make COVID-19 vaccines available at no cost to all PCPS students, employees, and their families. A pop-up vaccination clinic is being held this Saturday, June 19, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Ridge Community High, 500 Orchid Drive,…
Read MoreTitusville, FL: A-C-T Environmental & Infrastructure, a Florida based environmental solutions provider, is pleased to announce the official opening of its Space Coast region office in Titusville, Florida. Leading the charge, President Rob Kincart is enthusiastic to expand A-C-T’s offices to the east coast to be a part of the booming space industry and I-95…
Read MoreLAKELAND, Fla. – Three new members have been appointed to the Florida Polytechnic University Foundation Board. Michael Tschanz, Adrian Muhammad, and Ryan Whittemore contribute their expertise in engineering, technology, industry, and entrepreneurism to the Foundation’s Board of Directors. “We are very fortunate to welcome Adrian, Michael, and Ryan to the Foundation Board,” said Kathy Bowman,…
Read MoreAmerica’s Drive-In thanked public school teachers by donating $1.5 million to requests for learning supplies across the country OKLAHOMA CITY (June 14, 2021) – To honor the creative efforts teachers have made to maneuver their ever-shifting learning environments and keep students engaged this past year, SONIC® Drive-In donated $1.5 million to teacher requests on national…
Read MoreLAKELAND, FL (June 11, 2021) – The City of Lakeland has launched an updated mobile app as just another way to connect with citizens. The app is now available in the Apple iTunes app store and the Android Google Play store. The app is full of features allowing citizens to access the City to find…
Read MoreLakeland, FL – The Lakeland Flying Tigers annual Independence Day Celebration is back for 2021 but with a unique twist. With no home game scheduled on July 4th, the team will hold its patriotic celebration on Saturday, June 26 when the Flying Tigers battle the Tampa Tarpons (Yankees). First pitch is scheduled for 5:00 p.m.…
Read MoreParker Street Ministries is thrilled to announce Sarah Breed will be joining our team as Development and Communications Director! Sarah begins her journey with us in July. Welcome, Sarah, we are excited to see what God will do in and through you. You had us at love for the Lord, your neighbors, and our mission,…
Read MorePolk County Public Schools is no longer requiring students and staff to wear face coverings. During last night’s meeting, the Polk County School Board voted unanimously to lift a requirement that students wear face coverings. The requirement for PCPS employees to wear face coverings is also being lifted. Beginning today (June 9, 2021), face coverings…
Read MoreLAKELAND, FL (June 8, 2021) – City Manager Shawn Sherrouse appointed Brian Rewis as Interim Director of Community & Economic Development. Sherrouse said, “As the Assistant Director, Brian is intimately familiar with the responsibilities of the Department and he is an advocate for our customers and the citizens we serve. During his 18-year tenure with the…
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