Lakeland planners approve gas station, study regulation changes
The Commission endorses a gas station/fast-food restaurant for Lakeland Commons, but it has questions about the design facing U.S. 70.
Topic: City of Lakeland
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March 2021
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February 2021
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Lakeland BOC approves playground install, steps to development changes
Suburb is considering tightening some of its land use regulations regarding gas stations and other development issues.
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Lakeland school board concerned over new state regulations
Like other municipal districts, Lakeland is concerned about some of the state regulations regarding testing and advancement from third grade.
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January 2021
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Lakeland economic development board discusses projects, suburb’s future
Lakeland advisory board considers future development, the need for a comprehensive land use plan and how to update some of its out-of-date businesses.
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Club Windward in Lakeland sold to Frida’s co-owners
Club Windward, a landmark at the Canada Road exit of Interstate 40 in Lakeland has new owners and potentially a new direction once the impact of COVID-19 wanes.
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Lakeland commission recommends approval of Heathfield project
Lakeland commission recommends approval of Heathfield at Scotts Creek, but wants more detail before considering convenience store at Lakeland Commons.
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Evergreen project finally set for spring start in Lakeland
After a long delay, the Evergreen development is finally on the verge of construction with almost 140 lots at Old Brownsville and Evergreen.
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Lakeland officials want more say in Health Department directives
Lakeland officials say they understand the seriousness of the virus, but want better collaboration with the Health Department.
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St. Jude Dream Home, crime surge at forefront of Lakeland BOC meeting
The St. Jude Dream Home — a major fundraiser for the hospital — will be built again in Lakeland this year.
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A tower of a different color concerns Lakeland commissioners
The new paint scheme on a water tower in Lakeland isn’t exactly in keeping with the color the suburb has chosen in its branding.
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Entrepreneur expands Olive House concept for The Lake District
As new outparcels become available in The Lake District, Adams Jacobs is bringing a new concept of restaurant and grocery store featuring international foods.
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December 2020
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Atkinson joins Lakeland BOC, Dial named vice mayor
Lakeland Board of Commissioners welcome new commissioner and selects a vice mayor in a lengthy agenda dealing with development, park plans and a 20-year vision.
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Lakeland developers and builders enjoy strong year for new homes
Residential development in Lakeland is at a premium, leading to a high demand for new houses in a tight market.
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Time to play: Zadie E. Kuehl Memorial Park enjoys makeover in Lakeland
Renovations to the Zadie E. Kuehl Memorial Park in Lakeland expected to allow more use for residents on the south side of the suburb.
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November 2020
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Boba Society, Starbucks among first tenants set to open at The Lake District
Early tenants, such as Starbucks, begin looking at opening in The Lake District as the mixed-unit project near Canada Road and Interstate 40 continues to develop.
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Long-delayed Lakeland Commons gets approval for Phase 2
Developer Vincent Smith had complained in recent months that the delays were making interested tenants nervous.
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Quinn ousts Sedgwick in Bartlett race for Alderman Position 6
Challenger Kevin Quinn defeated incumbent Bartlett alderwoman Paula Sedgwick by a mere 61 votes in the suburb’s only contested alderman race, according to unofficial totals from the Shelby County Election Commission.
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October 2020
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Lakeland approves new moratorium on apartments
The new moratorium will halt multi-family developments for two years.
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Lakeland’s new city planner settles in
Richard Donovan has taken over as Lakeland’s city planner, inheriting a couple of major developments and a lot of open space with future projects.
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Lakeland officials disagree on reason for canceled meeting
The reason for a canceled Lakeland Board of Commissioners meeting last week came into question over whether incumbent Wesley Wright was trying to avoid a controversial vote.
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Opinion: Lake District takes shape, provides optimism for its future
With the construction of new buildings, touting of townhomes and the layout of streets, The Lake District is taking shape after a few delays.
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September 2020
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Townhomes grab center stage in The Lake District
The Lake District featured the potential townhomes on Sunday afternoon, an early residential aspect of the 160-acre mixed-use development in Lakeland.
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Lakeland development projects move forward
A pair of city meetings, the Lakeland Board of Commissioners, and Metropolitan Planning and Design Review Commission, deliver approvals for several development projects including town homes in The Lake District mixed-use development near I-40 and Canada Road
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Lakeland BOC delays Lakeland Commons vote, amends budget
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners has delayed consideration of an amendment on the Lakeland Commons, but the developer wants the city to take action soon.
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July 2020
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Lakeland scraps plans for athletic complex on U.S. 70 site
Wetlands issues with the property force city to refocus on an all-in-one park solution on property on Memphis-Arlington Road.
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