Polk County IDA
Lakeland Regional Medical Center has named Danielle Drummond its new senior vice president for strategy and growth, a position responsible for strategic planning, business development and technology services. "Drummond is a national health care leader who will bring a broad range of expertise and experience to…
Mayor Gow Fields invites local residents to attend the next Mornings with the Mayor event that will take place at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 5 at Fred’s Market located at 2120 Harden Boulevard in Lakeland. Citizens that attend these breakfast sessions get to hear from the Mayor about…
A Lakeland business has joined with a private Catholic university to set up an onsite education center to allow employees and local residents to work on associate or bachelor's degrees. Saint Leo University, located about 30 miles north of Tampa, will offer courses at the Sykes…
Celebrating distinctive renovation and construction projects, Historic Lakeland announced a new group of Historic Preservation Award winners on Monday. Historic Lakeland, a nonprofit group that promotes the city's architectural heritage, announces the winners each May during National Preservation Month. Individuals and businesses are recognized for remodels…
Those who gather at a designated spot at Florida Southern College on Thursday will see only grass and an old house. But soon that same spot will be graced with ballroom and ballet dancers, sunlight pouring in from glass windows and the dreams of college students. A…
Hundreds of people looked on as nominees for the 37th annual Silver Garland awards were lauded Monday night for service to the community and dedication to helping others. The contributions and merits of the high school seniors were recited as the young people sat on the…
A children's reading festival featuring book-related activities, entertainment and other types of family fun will be held Saturday at Barnett Family Park in Lakeland. Sponsored by the Junior League of Greater Lakeland, the Eighth Annual World of Reading Festival will take place at 121 S. Lake…
On April 10, Governor Rick Scott announced that Draken International will create 55 jobs and invest nearly $6.7 million in capital in the Lakeland area during the next three years. The company will expand its corporate headquarters and maintenance, repair and overhaul operations at the…
There will be dancing in the streets. Latin style. Viva Florida 500, a statewide commemoration of the state's 500th anniversary with a nod to its Spanish roots, gets local Sunday with a noon parade in downtown Lakeland, followed by a block party on Pine Street. Grand marshal…