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May 2022

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Boat Challenge

This event helps raise awareness about our water resources and how we all must play a role in protecting them. People can reduce their impact on the environment through the lifestyle choices they make every day. Celebrate our lakes and join the fun!

On-Site Built Registration 8 A.M. – 8:30 A.M.
Cardboard Boat Building On-site 8:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.
Pre-Built Registration 9:00 A.M. – 9:30 A.M.
Race starts at 10:00 A.M.

Save the Date

The T.Mims Corp. Red, White & Kaboom Independence Celebration will take place at Lake Mirror along the Frances Langford Promenade on Sunday, July 3rd from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Andrew Luv and the Franchise Players will entertain the crowd before a dazzling fireworks display launches at 9 p.m.

May is Historic

Preservation Month

Lakeland is blessed with an abundance of historic sites and dedicated residents committed to preserving both the places and the stories behind them. Preservation Month 2022 is a celebration of them and everyone doing the great work of saving places, in hopes that it will inspire and empower others to do the same.

The People Have Spoken!

The 22nd Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition is on display on the Lemon Street Promenade and Lakeland Public Library now through the end of 2022. In the fall of 2021, artists submitted applications through an online application process for consideration in the 2021 show.

Congrats to this year's winner "(Un)raveled" by sculptor Austin Darby!

John McGee Park Dedication & Ribbon Cutting

The community is invited to join the City of Lakeland with the McGee Family as we dedicate John McGee Park with a ribbon cutting on Saturday, June 4 at 10 a.m. John McGee Park (formally Cypress Youth Sports Complex) is located at 2125 E. Edgewood Drive.

May 1 Roundabout Construction

The construction for a new roundabout at the intersection of State Road 572 (Drane Field Road) and Don Emerson Drive started May 1, 2022. The single lane roundabout is being constructed to accommodate the traffic demand at this intersection which serves as the primary access to the Lakeland Regional Airport and the Publix Super Markets corporate offices. The completed project will also include drainage, lighting, and landscape improvements.

Intersection Closure due to Sewer Repair

On May 2nd, the Wastewater Collection Division closed the intersection of West Lime Street and South Missouri Avenue in order to repair a broken sewer main that has become offset over time. Sean Russ, Engineer Technician II said, “The old, vitrified clay sewer main is almost 100 years old, so we can probably chalk this one up to old age. The new repair will be a standard pipe coupling using a section of new PVC to replace the old broken section.

Have You Downloaded Our App?

Our app is full of features that allow citizens to access the City. Find the latest news, information on events, report an issue and view live meetings with the touch of a button. The newest feature allows citizens to Submit An Idea on ways to improve City services. Users can easily find the app by searching lakelandgov in the app stores.

City Jobs

Police Department Jobs

The Lakeland Police Department (LPD) is looking for people interested in the rewarding profession of law enforcement, whether as a Police Officer or as a 911 Emergency Communications Specialist.

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