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Topic: City of Lakeland
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April 2020
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March 2020
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Germantown addresses layoffs, other suburbs make minor adjustments
Germantown addressed letting go 209 employees due to the burden it would cause on the general fund. However, other suburbs have not made drastic changes yet.
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Concrete progress: First building going up at The Lake District
Lakeland is celebrating the start of the first building at
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County’s first drive-thru COVID-19 testing raises awareness
Dr. Andrenette Fleming hoped to give a boost to local COVID-19 testing when she offered a limited number of tests last week at her Lakeland clinic.
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Municipalities, health department issuing Safer at Home Orders
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said Monday he and municipal mayors are issuing Safer at Home orders and closing non-essential businesses.
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St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway returning to Lakeland
This year’s home is in the new Kensington Manor subdivision off U.S. 70. Work is in full swing on the roughly 4,000-square-foot home that will be the grand prize.
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Lakeland moving ahead with plans for new park
Lakeland is moving forward with plans for a new city park as part of its efforts to provide more recreational athletic offerings.
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Lakeland students expand their extracurricular options
Students at Lakeland Middle Preparatory School are finding their niche thanks to several new clubs at the school.
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State comptroller’s office issues comment about Lakeland investigation
Mayor Mike Cunningham requested probe a year ago.
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February 2020
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Developers battle poor weather to bring new homes to Bartlett, Lakeland
“The beginning of this year’s not starting out great at all,” said one developer.
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Sunrise Builders Supply brings hardware, lumber sales back to Arlington
A new lumber yard and hardware store is coming to Arlington, adding to the community's retail mix.
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Suburban cities say there’s room for growth through the U.S. 70 corridor
Suburban cities are seeing some development along the U.S. 70 corridor, but they're hoping for more as the year progresses.
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Lakeland breaks (wet) ground on highly anticipated Lake District
The Lake District breaks ground in Lakeland, bringing economic boost with it.
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Wraps come off plans for new Lakeland high school
Lakeland school board members get first glimpse of high school design.
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Lakeland parks and recreation director resigns
Kevin Rooney, Lakeland Parks and Recreation Director, has announced his resignation.
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Forrest Owens resigns from Lakeland position
Forrest Owens is resigning from his position as Lakeland planning director. His last day will be Feb. 14
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January 2020
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Lakeland Commons construction coming by end of March
Construction 15 years in the making is finally right around the corner for the Lakeland Commons mixed-use project at U.S. 70 and Seed Tick Road.
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Suburbs see fewer residential sales in 2019
Shelby County's suburban cities and towns have recorded fewer home sales in 2019's sellers' market, although Millington and Lakeland could beat last year's sale numbers.
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December 2019
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Lakeland closes on high school funding, approves Lake District changes
Lakeland closed this week on funding for the new Lakeland Prep High School, moving the drive to add a high school to the city's school system a step closer to reality.
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Lakeland approves contract for sewer interceptor project
Lakeland commissioners Thursday night, Dec. 12, approved a contract with Allen & Hoshall to begin designing the Oliver Creek Sanitary Sewer Interceptor project, which city officials expect to be completed within five years.
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Lakeland winery seeking brewery classification to sell hard cider
Lakeland commissioners Thursday night, Dec. 12, approved on first reading a zoning ordinance change that would pave the way for Delta Blues Winery to sell hard cider.
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Low inventory, strong pricing mark 2019 residential market in Arlington, Lakeland
Developers and builders say they're seeing continued strong demand for new homes in Lakeland and Arlington, a trend likely to continue for the foreseeable future.
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November 2019
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Multiple greenway projects slated for next year
The next piece of Bartlett’s master plan to enhance the city’s connectivity is headed toward construction starting early next year. It’s one of several greenway projects preparing to move forward next year.
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It’s time to celebrate Shelby County’s 200th birthday
Shelby County is set to celebrate its 200th birthday with fun and fireworks at a free event Sunday.
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June 2019
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Lakeland awaits USDA loan approval for new school, possible petition
With two funding options for a new Lakeland high school approved earlier this week, city officials are now waiting to see if a petition will be pulled against the 40-year USDA loan option proposed by Mayor Mike Cunningham.
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