2025 City of Lakeland Highlights
50 Years of RP Funding
The RP Funding Center marked half a century of concerts, community events, and civic pride.
25 Years of Hollis Garden
Hollis Garden celebrated its silver jubilee, that’s a quarter-century of Lakeland’s favorite garden!
44 Parades Down Main Street
Okay, maybe not quite, but the 44th Annual Lakeland Christmas Parade lit up the city with marching bands and twinkling floats.
45th Annual Swan Roundup
A Lakeland tradition took wing again as staff performed wellness checks on our beloved swans.
16th Historic Home Workshop
This biennial event celebrated Lakeland’s architectural legacy and helped preserve historic neighborhoods.
2 Lakes, 1 Big Upgrade
Nearly $1.4 million in state grants went toward water quality improvements at Lake Morton and Lake Mirror.
$50,000 for Trees
That’s how much Lakeland received in Urban Forestry grants, boosting our canopy and hurricane recovery efforts.
10+ Road Upgrades
From sidewalk ramps downtown to major sewer improvements, Lakeland made key infrastructure strides in 2025.
1 Lake Bonny Pump, Ready to Go
Ahead of storm season, crews activated the stormwater pump early to reduce flood risks.
0 Trash Days Missed
Despite storms and holidays, trash collection ran smoothly all year long.
9 Destinations from Lakeland Linder
Avelo Airlines soared ahead, now offering routes to nine cities including Grand Rapids and Long Island.
6 Swans Flew First-Class into Lake Morton
Thanks to local pilot Mike Araldi, our newest swans arrived by private plane, the first airlift since 1957.
1 New Tool for Accessibility
Lakeland Linder International Airport introduced GoodMaps for indoor navigation, making travel more inclusive.
100+ Works of Art Displayed in City Spaces
The Arts & Rec program brought rotating exhibitions to libraries, rec centers, and public buildings.
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