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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.

    By Michael Waddell November 17, 2023
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    Lakeland begins Econo Lodge demolition

    After dealing with crime and other unwanted activities at a Lakeland hotel, city officials helped start the demolition of the Econo Lodge, a step in reinventing the area around Canada Road and Interstate 40.

    By Michael Waddell November 09, 2023
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    Lakeland eyes land swap, defers decision on new homes

    The Board of Commissioners is considering a land trade with a hotel owner to give the city contiguous property on Huff N Puff Road near the old Econo Lodge site.

    By Michael Waddell November 04, 2023
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    Veterans community center planned in Lakeland

    Plans are underway for a potential new community center geared to military veterans, part of the redevelopment at the Lakeland interchange of Interstate 40.

    By Michael Waddell October 27, 2023
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    Developer envisions village-style neighborhood for Lakeland

    With an increase of residents expected to accompany the construction of BlueOval City, higher-density, New Urbanism could help meet the need for housing.

    By Michael Waddell October 22, 2023
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    Lakeland taps new parks and rec director

    Patrick O’Mara is leaving the Lakeland parks and recreation director job and heading to Vegas. Andrew Fisher moves into the leadership role.

    By Michael Waddell October 07, 2023
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    Lakeland BOC slams door on short-term rentals, considers roundabouts

    Lakeland officials have begun the 30-month process to prohibit short-term rentals in the suburb.

    By Michael Waddell October 06, 2023
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    Lakeland approves pay hike for superintendent

    Lakeland school Superintendent Ted Horrell was awarded for continuing to advance the suburb’s education system with a raise for the work he has done.

    By Michael Waddell October 03, 2023
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    DeSoto County School District receives ‘A’ accountability grade

    DeSoto County Schools reflect good showing for the annual accountability ratings from the state Department of Education.

    By Beth Sullivan September 29, 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.

    By Michael Waddell September 29, 2023
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    Roman delivers State of the City address at Lakeland chamber luncheon

    From the overall look of Canada Road near the Interstate 40 exit to positioning Lakeland for growth in conjunction with Ford’s BlueOval City, Mayor Josh Roman is moving quickly to improve the suburb.

    By Michael Waddell September 27, 2023
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    Lakeland Prep debuts hands-on career and tech spaces

    New equipment provides foundation for new studies at Lakeland Preparatory as the suburb’s new high school continues to add grades and students. 

    By Michael Waddell September 26, 2023
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    Suburban officials cite Shelby crime, debt to justify informal talks of new county

    The idea of a new county splitting from Shelby still gets talked about in the suburbs, but the hurdles and the cost of such a move appear difficult to overcome.

    By Michael Waddell September 25, 2023
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    Lakeland clamping down on short-term rentals

    Complaints about short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods have led Lakeland officials to consider shutting down the rental operations over the next 2 1/2 years.

    By Michael Waddell September 22, 2023
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    Lakeland approves schools headquarters, residential project

    Plans for a new Lakeland School System administration building receive endorsement from suburb’s planning and design review commission. The Equestria residential project also gets nod of approval.

    By Michael Waddell September 16, 2023
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    Fieri stokes cigar line at Lakeland’s Tinder Box

    After establishing his food reputation, Guy Fieri expanded his interests, including promoting his Knuckle Sandwich cigars in Lakeland this week.

    By Michael Waddell September 14, 2023
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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.

    By Michael Waddell September 08, 2023
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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.

    By Michael Waddell September 03, 2023
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    Kustoff touts progress of GOP-controlled House at Lakeland luncheon

    Republican Congressman David Kustoff says the House of Representatives has passed key legislation despite facing an uphill battle with the White House.

    By Michael Waddell August 23, 2023
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    Wave of new homes coming to Lakeland Meadows

    After a delay, a new development group is coming into pick up work at Lakeland Meadows with hopes that interest rates will become favorable and the spot will be popular for BlueOval City.

    By Michael Waddell August 21, 2023
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    Lakeland adds two positions for upcoming school year

    Over the summer, Cody Duncan joined the district as the first deputy principal at Lakeland Preparatory School, and Jeremy Hayes came on board as the district’s first maintenance and facilities manager.

    By Michael Waddell July 28, 2023
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    Lakeland to buy land for future performing arts center

    The Orpheum Theatre Group is scouting possible locations for a 1,000-seat Halloran Center For Performing Arts & Education that would serve northeast Shelby County.

    By Michael Waddell July 23, 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.

    By Michael Waddell July 18, 2023
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    Lakeland adds more opportunities for residential mixed-use projects

    The city began developing a new comprehensive plan 14 months ago, and multiple public engagement workshops have taken place to gauge what the community wants to see in the future.

    By Michael Waddell July 14, 2023
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    Lakeland plans replacement pavilions at two parks

    The city had to close the 10-acre City Hall Park temporarily following the recent storm for clean-up efforts, which wrapped up today.

    By Michael Waddell July 13, 2023

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