Lakeland ponders partnership with MATA
With Lakeland being on the route between Memphis and BlueOval City, the suburb and MATA are discussing a possible partnership to extend transportation.
Topic: City of Lakeland
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April 2023
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YMCA eyes Lakeland for new facility
The YMCA is in discussions with the City of Lakeland to bring a new community center to the northeast Shelby County suburb.
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March 2023
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Lake District developer owes contractors more than $1 million
At least seven contractors and subcontractors who have worked in The Lake District have filed liens against Netanel and his companies.
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Lakeland leaders rally around Lake District despite foreclosure news
With financial questions arising again for The Lake District, Lakeland officials express hope the developer of the mixed-use project can again save the plan.
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Lakeland approves first reading to bump up sewer rates
Currently, Lakeland has a declining sewer rate scale that does not reflect the cost of service and has no minimum bill and no cost-of-living adjustment.
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February 2023
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No smoking section: Lakeland restricts vape shops
Lakeland officials push out vape and CBD shops and give go-ahead for revised Lakeland Meadows plans and cell tower setbacks.
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January 2023
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The Lake District pushes for more age-restricted apartments
The project was originally approved for 168 age-restricted units, and developers now want to increase that to more than 400.
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Lakeland relegates smoke, vape shops to industrial areas
In an effort to control where smoking and vaping products are sold in Lakeland, the city’s commissioners have amended their ordinance to allow the businesses only in industrial districts.
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Arlington, Bartlett, Lakeland plan park projects
The suburbs in northeast Shelby County are preparing master plans in anticipation of improvements to the parks in their respective cities.
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Lakeland School System initiates design of new $2.4M district office
After consideration of a number of sites and growing cramped quarters at City Hall, the Lakeland School System has started the process of searching for a new district office.
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December 2022
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Josh Roman takes helm as Lakeland mayor
Commissioner Connie McCarter was also sworn in at the Board of Commissioners meeting, and the Economic Development Commission was disbanded.
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November 2022
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Lakeland elects Josh Roman as new mayor without opposition
Roman, who previously served as Lakeland vice mayor, was elected to the city’s top position Tuesday, Nov. 8, as six candidates are unopposed in the election
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Lakeland opts out of contract with retail recruiter
Believing they were not getting the services for which they were paying, officials in Lakeland have decided to scrap a contract with a retail recruiter.
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October 2022
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Tavern 64 set to open in Lakeland, owner plans Downtown expansion
After waiting some time for a space to open and COVID-19 to clear, Robb Hunter is ready to open his Tavern 64 next to his cigar store in Lakeland.
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September 2022
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Lakeland commission approves car wash, adjustment to residential development
With some pertinent concerns smoothed, Glide Xpress Car Wash received an endorsement for a new location on U.S. 64 in Lakeland.
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July 2022
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Lakeland commission denies self-storage project, approves residential homes
More new homes are on the way in Lakeland, while the developer of a project with a self-storage component will need to find another use for his property.
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June 2022
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Work to begin on second and final phase at Lakeland Town Square
The recently completed $42 million Phase 1 includes 138 flats and 21,200 square feet of commercial space, as well as amenities like a clubhouse and pool for residents.
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Office owners in northeast Shelby County hope for market rebound
Office users are trickling back to the market two-plus years after the COVID pandemic and its restrictions.
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May 2022
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Multiple Lake District commercial openings expected by end of year
Yehuda Netanel updated Lakeland’s Economic Development Commission on the progress of the various pieces of his $400 million development.
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Prominent Lakeland project vote delayed by town’s BOC
The $150 million Ashmont project continues to face questions.
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Lakeland mayor decides against reelection bid
After one term in office, Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham has decided not to seek a second term as the suburb’s top elected official.
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Lakeland reviews budget, development and names interim city manager
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners has started the budget review process and maintaining the suburbs’ current $1.04 property tax rate for the fiscal year that begins July 1.
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Lakeland clinic rolls out weight loss, longevity program
Lakeland-based New Life Medical Clinic has shifted its focus to three new protocols meant to help not only with weight loss, but also focusing on specific nutrition for clients.
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April 2022
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No ethics violation found against Lakeland commissioner
Mayor Mike Cunningham filed the complaint last Thursday based on comments Wright made in a social media post about a potential 3-2 vote against a proposed development.
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Lakeland city manager resigns
Lakeland City Manager Shane Horn is moving back to Michigan to be near his family.
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