Editor’s Note: As we’ve noted before, Lakeland Local is helping out the Downtown Lakeland Partnership with four special editions of “Lakeland Local — Downtown Edition.” Tonight, Issue...

Issue two of Lakeland Local – Downtown Edition has been out for a couple of weeks and now it’s time to debut the online version. See if you can spot the changes. Yes, there are changes. If this page is difficult...

Downtown was abuzz yesterday morning as city trucks began hauling off 271 streetscape container gardens. On social media and on the streets Lakelanders lamented the removal of the gardens. Many were confused who maintained...

When I saw him perform at the recent Platform Art Party, I was blown away. Jimi Hendrix’s “Foxy Lady” blared as artist Tony Corbitt Jr. took off his shirt and gyrated around his easel, pausing every now and...

The west wall of The Studebaker Building is looking a bit refreshed these days, thanks to a new coat of paint and the refurbishment of its trademark sign. Working downtown and walking by the building to get to my office each...

If there is one universal comment about Lakeland uttered by residents and visitors alike it is this – Lakeland is a beautiful city. As the centerpiece of the city Downtown Lakeland gets particular attention. Container...

The public is invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house to celebrate the grand opening of the Tennessee Carriage Lofts in Downtown Lakeland on Friday, 4-6:30 p.m. The ribbon cutting will kick off the festivities at...

Last week, Chuck Welch wrote about a “Catalytic Project” that could come to Downtown Lakeland. I highly recommend reading Chuck’s post, but in a nutshell, this project could bring more residential elements...

Vibrant on First Friday evenings, serene on slow Sunday mornings, full of music Friday nights and close to the many festivals that call Lake Mirror home, Downtown Lakeland lacks a little something – residents. Today,...

Editor’s Note: Lakeland Local welcomes guest columns. Today, we’re featuring an article with a few tips on parking downtown by an expert: Jim Nixon — Parking Services / Enforcement Supervisor at City of...

View a few of Tom’s photos from the event here. Many events are happening this weekend and the Lake Mirror Classic Auto Fest is just one of them. It starts today and ends Sunday. Saturday, the 16th is the day to be in...

Every year I say the same thing when it comes to Pics on the Promenade…it simply rocks.  Every time I think about how a city of Lakeland’s size has something like Pics I’m amazed. So for the newbies: What...

Fads and even trends in brand communications will come and go, but a truly authentic brand personality will transcend generations. Have you ever met someone that you just clicked with immediately and knew you wanted to be...

One of Lakeland’s best features is the Frances Langford Promenade at Lake Mirror. Photographer Tom Hagerty was there on Christmas Eve. (Do we need to mention that warm running weather on Christmas Eve is also one of...