Lakeland expects to demolish Relax Inn by end of March
“We’re excited for this next chapter in the development of the Lakeland Gateway,” City Manager Michael Walker said. The motel will be the second Lakeland has torn down in less than six months.
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April 2024
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U.S. 70 mixed-use development passes Lakeland commission
The Lakeland Municipal Planning and Design Review Commission recommended approval for the Heathfield mixed-use planned development outline plan at the future northwest corner of Seed Tick Road and U.S. 70.
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March 2024
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Lakeland budget draft proposes no tax increase
Leaders of the Memphis suburb intend to avoid a property tax increase for the coming fiscal year that begins in July.
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Lakeland looks to spur Lakeland Trace buildout
Lakeland officials say the necessity of finishing a road could help ease traffic in some nearby neighborhoods.
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Lakeland considers roadway, commercial projects
Rising construction costs have the town’s Board of Commissioners looking at phasing in work for the New Canada Road.
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Lakeland plans for future explosive growth
“I do worry about the amount of growth that is coming,” said Kimley-Horn engineer Doug Swett, citing the impact of Ford’s BlueOval City.
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February 2024
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Bankruptcy judge denies last-ditch Lake District plan
A bankruptcy judge’s denial of a reorganization plan for The Lake District casts another level of doubt that the developer — Yehuda Netanel — can resurrect his vision for the Lakeland project.
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Lakeland approves long-delayed Equestria project
The long-discussed Equestria development in Lakeland gets a slim approval, while the suburb continues discussions with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office for an office there.
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Developer takes stand in The Lake District bankruptcy case
The bankruptcy case involving The Lake District mixed-use development in Lakeland began Monday with developer Yehuda Netanel among those taking the stand to defend his financial status.
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The Lake District’s heading back to bankruptcy court
The financially troubled multi-use project will head to court Feb. 5 after filing bankruptcy and losing the townhome section of the development.
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January 2024
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Netanel defends bankruptcy at The Lake District
While financial issues seem to follow The Lake District, developer Yehuda Netanel defends the mixed-use project and declares optimism.
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December 2023
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Lakeland dealing with fallout of The Lake District bankruptcy
The Lake District continues to suffer financial problems, according to a report to the Lakeland Board of Commissioners.
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November 2023
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Lakeland officials reject Garner Lake proposal
A suggestion to change the status of Garner Lake in Lakeland and making the private water feature accessible to outsiders was met with strong opposition.
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September 2023
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Lakeland agrees to buy Relax Inn, avoiding condemnation
Lakeland has changed directions on the future for the Relax Inn on Canada Road by buying the property instead of going through the condemnation process.
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Lakeland board approves condemning Relax Inn
Lakeland officials continue to work on redesigning the area around Interstate 40 and Canada Road and have voted to condemn the motel north of the interchange.
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Lakeland Arts Council plans first festival
Organizers aim to highlight the creativity and talents of Lakeland residents by hosting the group’s first-ever Arts & Crafts Festival next month on the town square.
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July 2023
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Lakeland to take possession of Econo Lodge
A key piece of property in the redevelopment of the Lakeland Gateway area is one step closer to belonging to the city.
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June 2023
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‘Retail is not dead’: Expert talks Lakeland, U.S. market strength
Retail is growing in Lakeland as the suburb looks to improve its image and benefit from the strong business climate.
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Lakeland church is tired of drug use, prostitution, more at nearby hotel
theRefuge church has become fed up with sketchy activity at an Econo Lodge and wants Lakeland to condemn the property and close it down.
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Lakeland’s $53M budget raises property taxes for Gateway project
Lakeland officials approved the budget for the coming year, which will be funded by a 15-cent property tax increase.
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May 2023
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The Owner’s Box Sports Grill in Lakeland is opening soon
“This really wasn’t the plan,” owner Amanda Martelli joked. “I always wanted my own sports restaurant, and I never thought that (my husband) would do this for me. But here we are.”
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Lakeland targets Canada Road ‘eyesores’ amid redevelopment
Purchase of the Relax Inn and an adjoining site are next in Lakeland’s effort to re-invent the north side of the Canada Road-Interstate 40 interchange.
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Lakeland approves first reading of fiscal budget with property tax hike
Residents could face a 15-cent property tax increase with the revenue covering the cost of a new YMCA and purchasing properties north of the Interstate 40 interchange.
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Latest Lakeland project plans have ‘basically flipped everything’
Plans for Chapel Lakes, a residential development in Lakeland, have been presented to the city a few times but never moved forward. Now a new developer is in the driver’s seat.
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Lakeland to condemn hotel property in new TIF district
Negotiations have broken down for Lakeland to purchase a hotel site near Interstate 40, and the suburb will go through condemnation procedures with a YMCA on the horizon.
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