Lakeland to buy land for future performing arts center
The Orpheum Theatre Group is scouting possible locations for a 1,000-seat Halloran Center For Performing Arts & Education that would serve northeast Shelby County.
Topic: Lakeland
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July 2023
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Lakeland adds more opportunities for residential mixed-use projects
The city began developing a new comprehensive plan 14 months ago, and multiple public engagement workshops have taken place to gauge what the community wants to see in the future.
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Lakeland plans replacement pavilions at two parks
The city had to close the 10-acre City Hall Park temporarily following the recent storm for clean-up efforts, which wrapped up today.
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Hardest hit suburbs struggle with storm damage
The hard-hit suburbs of Northeast Shelby County are still dealing with power outages, downed trees and congested intersections as a result of last weekend’s storm.
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June 2023
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$10 deal: Get more for your green at Emerald Thai
Emerald Thai in Lakeland is one of the Memphis area’s Thai gems.
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Lakeland School System leader aces his superintendent’s evaluation
Ted Horrell’s evaluation as superintendent of the Lakeland School System continues to show high achievement as the district’s leader.
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Lakefront Wellness brings preventative approach to Lakeland
With a focus of spending more time with patients to assess their medical problems, two Lakeland residents will soon open a wellness clinic in The Lake District.
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Lakeland Gateway development agreement approved
The Lakeland Gateway TIF moved closer to reality Thursday night as the city’s Industrial Development Board gave its endorsement for the development.
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March 2023
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Kukuruku Crispy Chicken brings Filipino flavor to Lakeland
With a variety of chicken choices in restaurants across the county, a Filipino variety is coming to Lakeland.
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Suburban mayors remain hopeful despite sales tax bill’s uncertainty
Gov. Bill Lee’s budget does not include restoring the shared sales tax relationship and returning a fair share to municipalities. However, local mayors remain hopeful.
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Lakeland leaders eye measures to address crime
With growing concerns about crime in the Memphis metro area, Lakeland officials want a tougher stance on offenders.
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February 2023
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County Commission approves tax incentive for Lakeland Gateway
The County Commission approved a new TIF for the area of Lakeland north of Interstate 40 and Canada Road, a benefit that should enhance the area.
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Lakeland seeks third TIF district
Lakeland officials have endorsed a third TIF to enhance the northern gateway into the suburb from the Interstate 40-Canada Road junction.
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Lakeland rejects new Dollar General, more multifamily at The Lake District
Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission says no to a Dollar General and some changes to The Lake District development.
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Stinky business: Memphis, suburbs push sewer capacity
Sewer systems can have a major impact on growth. Memphis and its suburbs have a sometimes complicated relationship when it comes to that business.
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January 2023
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A 40-year-old company named Lakeland Business of the Year
The award recognizes a business organization that has diligently built and maintained a strong and dependable relationship with the Lakeland community.
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Suburban home sales dip in 2022 as market stabilizes
Suburban home sales dipped in 2022, and new home sales remained low compared to the previous year.
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Lakeland pauses new commercial development along U.S. 70
With concerns about crime, congestion and over-development, Lakeland officials have placed a one-year moratorium on commercial projects along U.S. 70.
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Bartlett, Lakeland officials look ahead to 2023
Lakeland and Bartlett have challenges they will encounter in 2023 and the suburbs need to address those as growth continues in Northeast Shelby County.
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December 2022
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Fresh-faced Lakeland board considers revamped Dunkin’ Donuts
A mostly new batch of faces began their service on the Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission on Thursday, Dec. 15.
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November 2022
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Dial, McCarter excited for next four years as Lakeland commissioners
Two recently elected Lakeland commissioners come into new terms with hopes for the suburb’s future and plans for its success.
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Lakeland to explore new forms of government
In one of his last moves, Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham started the process to push the suburb to consider district representation rather than at-large elections to reflect its diverse population.
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Kings of the suburb: Four lion landmark statues debut in Lakeland
With a nod to the school system’s mascot, Lakeland unveiled a quartet of lion statues that will be placed in key spots around the suburb.
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Lakeland’s vision for The Lake District becoming reality
The Lake District continues to welcome new businesses to the mixed-use development near Interstate 40 and Canada Road, but two big-name restaurants, Marshall Steakhouse and Mike Miller’s Let It Fly, could be in jeopardy.
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Lakeland to consider changing its charter and form of government
After working under a Board of Commissioners and Mayor form of government since Lakeland was founded, departing Mayor Mike Cunningham wants to see if a change to district representation is a better approach.
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