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Published September 16Future Land Use Change Approved for Site of Kathleen Government Center in Lakeland
Future Land Use Change Approved for Site of Kathleen Government Center in Lakelandby James Coulter Residents in North Lakeland are one step closer to a new government building where they can obtain building permits, pay water bills, and attend public meetings now that a future…
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Published September 14DeSantis Breaks Ground on Major New Archery Center at Tenoroc in Polk County
By Carl Fish Polk County, Florida – Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Polk County Monday to break ground on a new Florida Archery Center at the Tenoroc Public Use Area near Lakeland, a project envisioned as a major destination for competitive archery in Florida. DeSantis announced the…
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Published September 10$1.93M Construction Contract Approved for Roundabout at Cypress Gardens Road Intersection
$1.93M Construction Contract Approved for Roundabout at Cypress Gardens Road Intersection by James Coulter To address recurring safety issues and traffic conflicts in the Cypress Gardens corridor, a roundabout is one step closer to being constructed at the intersection of Cypress…
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Published September 04Winter Haven Commission Approves Affordable Housing for Families with Children in Local Schools
Winter Haven Commission Approves Affordable Housing for Families with Children in Local Schoolsby James Coulter Approximately 13 townhomes are proposed to be constructed to provide transitional affordable housing for families with school-aged children after Winter Haven…
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Published August 31Lake Wales Commission Approves Amendments to Facilitate Future Construction of Hotels
Lake Wales Commission Approves Amendments to Facilitate Future Construction of Hotelsby James Coulter Lake Wales city commissioners have cleared the way for several new hotels and a convenience store by approving amendments to the city’s land development regulations and zoning…
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Published August 26Expanding Industrial Space and Infrastructure Could Put Lake Wales on a “Pathway to Prosperity,” Study Shows
Expanding Industrial Space and Infrastructure Could Put Lake Wales on a “Pathway to Prosperity,” Study Shows by James Coulter Lake Wales faces a pivotal moment. To secure equitable growth and long‑term prosperity, the city must capitalize on its airport, expand its limited…
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published July 30For the first time in over a century, Central Florida’s historic Bannon Island is for sale
Bannon Island, a storied pioneer island in the middle of Polk County’s Lake Marion, is now on the market for the first time in over a hundred years. Located at 7950 Bannon Fish Camp Rd. in southeast Haines City, the 20-acre island’s first known resident was Echo Emathla Chipco,…