Developer downsizes Lakeland project to improve safety
Developer Louis Ricci is seeking an amendment to his Lakeland Meadows subdivision, lowering the number of lots in the project north of U.S. 70.
Topic: City of Lakeland
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May 2025
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April 2025
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Road improvements, T-ball field coming to Lakeland
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners also initiated the design process for an aquatics center at the soon-to-be-built Lakeland Community Center north of the Interstate 40 and Canada Road interchange.
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Straight flush: Lakeland passes multiple sewer-related items
Lakeland officials have approved their part of an agreement with Bartlett to improve Lakeland’s sewer infrastructure with the goal of separating from the Memphis treatment system.
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Lakeland could get new development along Canada Road
A vacant tract southwest of the Interstate 40 and Canada Road interchange in Lakeland could soon become a subdivision after a recommendation from a city commission.
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With sewers at capacity, Bartlett gets a little help from Lakeland
An agreement between Bartlett and Lakeland will allow for more sewer capacity and more development opportunities.
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March 2025
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New Hilton hotel, independent living center could be headed to Lakeland
The Lakeland Industrial Development Board received updates on several projects this week, including The Lake District and Ashmont.
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Pivotal projects moving forward in Lakeland
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners received updates on several projects this week, including the status of work on The Lake District and the suburb’s community center.
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Why some suburban home projects have stalled
A couple of new-home developments in Lakeland and Arlington have run into unexpected delays that are setting back completion by more than a year.
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January 2025
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Serious chops: Officials find creative outlets in music, acting
Several suburban officials have found a way to escape the pressures of day-to-day government by taking to the stage to perform.
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Bailey: McCarter the Maverick and the alternative voice in Lakeland
Connie McCarter has shown her position as an alternative voice in Lakeland politics to the chagrin of a lot of people.
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Lakeland moves to condemn more Gateway parcels
Lakeland is pursuing condemnation of two parcels adjacent to a pair of recently razed hotels, creating more space for the Lakeland Community Center.
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Sparks fly at Lakeland Board of Commissioners meeting
Friction erupted when a Lakeland commissioner gave Mayor Josh Roman a piece of her mind over a last-minute addition to the meeting’s agenda.
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Lakeland’s 100-acre Ashmont project gets another official OK
The Lakeland Municipal Planning and Design Review Commission endorsed the preliminary development plan for the newest phase of the project, located north of the Interstate 40 and Canada Road interchange.
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Lakeland mayor reflects on first two years
The past two years have been a busy time for Lakeland Mayor Josh Roman. Overseeing a city as its mayor tends to take a lot of attention.
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December 2024
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Lakeland School System to transition next spring to new district office
The district approved the $3.5 million acquisition of a 20,000-square-foot office building at 3009 Davies Plantation Road in October, and the deal closed last month.
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Lakeland to rename athletic complex for brave third grader
The name of 9-year-old Brody Townsend will be attached to the suburb’s athletic complex as a lasting memory of a boy “whose life and resilience touched many.”
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Lakeland approves agreement for YMCA early-learning center
A new flow of funds to Lakeland will be used to build an early childhood center at the proposed community center, providing a much-needed service to the city.
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November 2024
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City of Lakeland enters 2nd TIF development agreement
Lakeland continues to work with Tax Increment Financing in hopes of generating revenue for other projects, such as roads and infrastructure.
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Local firm tapped to lead efforts at The Lake District
Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Advisors will try to salvage the plans for The Lake District after the multifamily development suffered financial problems.
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Lakeland board bids fond farewell to Wesley Wright
Wesley Wright finished his term as Lakeland commissioner Thursday night, but his departure from the board could be temporary if he follows through with a run for mayor some day.
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Four win unopposed races in Lakeland
Candidates for all four Lakeland offices — two commissioners and two school board members — had easy victories as all of them were unopposed in Thursday’s elections.
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October 2024
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TIF, TIF: County Commission approves suburban tax incentives
The economic impact plans for new mixed-use projects in Arlington and Lakeland will help with infrastructure costs.
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Lakeland board considers traffic-calming roundabouts
The meeting also featured a discussion and possible action item related to land at Lakeland Town Square promised to the city for municipal use.
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Lakeland approves issuing bonds for new YMCA
Lakeland officials have authorized seeking up to $22 million in bonds to help with construction of a new recreation facility that will be operated by the YMCA.
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Scotts Creek Greenway to connect Lakeland trails
The trail will cut through a forested area, providing a connection from Cool Springs Park, into the city’s athletic fields and tie into the new trail within the Lakeland Town Square mixed-use development at Memphis-Arlington Road.
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