There are 13 article(s) tagged Lakeland Mayor Josh Roman:

• May 2024

  • Development spotlighted at Lakeland chamber luncheon

    Michael Walker, Lakeland city manager, said development in the suburb has not only helped enhance the city but also provided a successful revenue stream.

    By Michael Waddell May 22, 2024

  • Lakeland board OKs budget with no property-tax hike

    “Taxes stink, but they are necessary to accomplish our goals as a city,” Lakeland Mayor Josh Roman said after the meeting.

    By Michael Waddell May 17, 2024

  • The Lake District property acquired by lender in foreclosure sale

    Developer Yehuda Netanel has fallen short in his attempt to obtain the necessary financing to save his The Lake District project in Lakeland.

    By Michael Waddell May 15, 2024

  • Lakeland approves mixed-use commercial project along U.S. 70

    The Heathfield project received its latest approval during a Lakeland Board of Commissioners meeting this week as development along U.S. 70 steadily continues.

    By Michael Waddell May 03, 2024

• April 2024

  • Funding deadline passes, Lake District headed for May 13 foreclosure sale

    The Lake District financing again appears to be in limbo as deadline passes, but foreclosure delayed.

    By Michael Waddell April 29, 2024

  • The Lake District developer files motion on bankruptcy

    Yehuda Netanel, the developer of The Lake District, is still trying to pull together enough funds to keep his project alive despite a ruling against his bankruptcy-reorganization plan.

    By Michael Waddell April 24, 2024

  • Lakeland considers fourth TIF district for roundabouts

    The idea for the Lakeland Meadows “Safety TIF” is to put four roundabouts on U.S. 70 in hopes of curbing fatal accidents on the busy four-lane road.

    By Michael Waddell April 19, 2024

  • Demolition of Relax Inn in Lakeland underway

    Lakeland Commissioner Wesley Wright points out that there has been a precipitous drop in crime in the city since the Econo Lodge was demolished last year.

    By Michael Waddell April 17, 2024

  • 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.

    By Michael Waddell April 12, 2024

  • The Lake District foreclosure sale set for April 30

    The Lake District property will be sold at auction at noon on April 30 at the Shelby County Courthouse.

    By Michael Waddell April 05, 2024

• March 2024

  • Lakeland looks to spur Lakeland Trace buildout

    Lakeland officials say the necessity of finishing a road could help ease traffic in some nearby neighborhoods.

    By Michael Waddell March 27, 2024

• February 2024

  • 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.

    By Michael Waddell February 26, 2024

• January 2024

  • Suburban mayors ready for productive 2024

    The mayors of Arlington, Bartlett and Lakeland anticipate maintaining growth as a priority for 2024, especially with the proximity of BlueOval City.

    By Michael Waddell January 07, 2024