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Polk voters to decide school property-tax proposal on November 3Lakeland watches Gulf disturbance with 80% development chance: the week aheadLakeland Set to Finalize 27-Camera Red-Light Network in Monday VoteLake Morton's Swans Get Rounded Up for Their Annual Checkup Oct. 6-7FDOT Plans to Shrink Memorial Boulevard From Six Lanes to Four After 470 Crashes in Five YearsRural King Plan Filed for Vacant Sears Space at Lakeland Square MallPolk voters to decide school property-tax proposal on November 3Lakeland watches Gulf disturbance with 80% development chance: the week aheadLakeland Set to Finalize 27-Camera Red-Light Network in Monday VoteLake Morton's Swans Get Rounded Up for Their Annual Checkup Oct. 6-7FDOT Plans to Shrink Memorial Boulevard From Six Lanes to Four After 470 Crashes in Five YearsRural King Plan Filed for Vacant Sears Space at Lakeland Square Mall
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Rural King Plan Filed for Vacant Sears Space at Lakeland Square Mall
Business & Development

Rural King Plan Filed for Vacant Sears Space at Lakeland Square Mall

A conceptual site plan filed with the city could bring the farm-and-home retailer into the 151,000-square-foot space that's sat empty since Sears closed, though the project is still in early review.

Sep 263 min read
1922 Ledger Building Comes Down Downtown, Making Way for Townhomes and Prima 135 Steakhouse
Business & Development

1922 Ledger Building Comes Down Downtown, Making Way for Townhomes and Prima 135 Steakhouse

Crews began tearing down the 1922 building on South Florida Avenue that once housed the Lakeland Evening Ledger, clearing land for a new townhome-condo project near Munn Park and utility work tied to the Prima 135 steakhouse.

Sep 223 min read
Lakeland Linder Wins $13M in Federal Grants: Second Gate Hold Room, New Holding Bays, Air Taxi Site
Business & Development

Lakeland Linder Wins $13M in Federal Grants: Second Gate Hold Room, New Holding Bays, Air Taxi Site

City commissioners approved two FAA grant agreements Aug. 17 worth nearly $13 million, funding a bigger passenger hold room with a kids' play area and three aircraft holding bays. Construction on the terminal starts in September.

Aug 194 min read
Avelo to Fly Nonstop From Lakeland to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico Starting Nov. 18
Business & Development

Avelo to Fly Nonstop From Lakeland to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico Starting Nov. 18

Lakeland Linder will become the only Central Florida airport with direct service to Aguadilla, sparing Polk County travelers the drive to Orlando or Fort Lauderdale. Twice-weekly fares start at $90 one way.

Jun 283 min read
A Hometown Story: Publix’s Lakeland Roots
Business & Development

A Hometown Story: Publix’s Lakeland Roots

One of the nation’s largest grocery chains got its start right here in Lakeland.

Jun 211 min read

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