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Interview Letter for 2024-RFP-318 Dixieland District Redevelopment Plan Update

LAKELAND ELECTRIC MCINTOSH, UNIT 5 ISOLATED PHASE BUS TESTING, EVALUATION AND REPAIR

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of Lakeland, Florida, will consider passage of the following titled ordinance(s) at a City Commission meeting which commences at 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in the City Commission Chamber at City Hall, Lakeland, Florida: Proposed 25-001 and Proposed 25-002.

LAKELAND, FL (January 3, 2025) | Starting Monday, January 6, 2025, through Monday, January 13, 2025, including the weekend, a contractor working for the Wastewater Collection Division will conduct a robotic inspection of existing sewer mains in the areas marked in blue on the attached map.

LAKELAND, FL (January 2, 2025) – The City of Lakeland is excited to announce the 47th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade on Saturday, January 18, 2025, starting at 1:00 PM. This year’s theme, "Unity Through Diversity," will bring together over 100 participants in a celebration of Dr. King’s legacy of equality and unity.

LAKELAND, FL (December 23, 2024) | The City of Lakeland will begin milling and resurfacing several collector streets as part of its roadway preventative maintenance program on Friday, January 10, 2025. The work will involve removing approximately 1.5 inches of existing asphalt (milling) and replacing it with 1.5 inches of new asphalt. This milling process is a standard practice that helps maintain consistent driveway and ADA ramp elevations, preventing the need for adjustments due to changes in pavement height. Below are the start and completion dates for each project. Please note that weather conditions and equipment issues may cause slight delays.

LAKELAND, FL (December 19, 2024) | Gandy Pool will close for a resurfacing project starting January 2, 2024. This marks the first major resurfacing since the pool was last renovated in 2004. The project, which is estimated to cost $433,000, is part of the City of Lakeland's ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving its public recreation facilities.

LAKELAND, FL (December 16, 2024) | City Manager Shawn Sherrouse is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Hernandez as Deputy City Manager, effective Monday, December 16, 2024. With more than 30 years of experience in municipal government leadership, Hernandez brings a wealth of expertise to his new role. Prior to joining the City of Lakeland as Assistant City Manager, he served as City Manager in both Cape Coral, Florida, and Savannah, Georgia.

2024-RFP-318 Lakeland CRA - Dixieland District Redevelopment Plan Update

LAKELAND, FL (December 13, 2024) |C The City of Lakeland and Lakeland Linder International Airport are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of Sora Eatery, an exciting new dining concept at the airport. Designed to provide a unique culinary experience for travelers, locals, and businesses, Sora Eatery draws inspiration from the Japanese word for "sky," embodying the spirit of flight and the welcoming hospitality that defines Lakeland.