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  • 5 days ago | lkldnow.com | Stephanie Claytor

    TJ Wright, a 28-year-old Lakelander, grew up in the YMCA. Now he’s the Y’s West Central Florida CEO. The West Central Florida YMCA encompasses three branches including its Family branch on Cleveland Heights Boulevard with a large addition nearing completion, as well as six after-school sites. On May 20, its board promoted Wright to CEO, a role he took up June 1. Wright had been the interim CEO since Jan. 29, when previous CEO Natalie Dyal resigned.

  • 2 weeks ago | businessinsider.com | Rosemary Donahue |Stephanie Claytor |Henry Blodget

    Before having my first child in 2020, I worked every weekend and many holidays as an award-winning television reporter. The combination of motherhood and the pandemic inspired me to stay home with my children instead of sending them to day care as infants. Fortunately, my husband's career took off at the same time, allowing us to have that option.

  • 2 weeks ago | lkldnow.com | Stephanie Claytor

    On May 10 and 11, at at Visit Jax Track and the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Chelsi Williams, at 5’4″ and 120 pounds, according to a recruiting profile, ran the 100 meter hurdles in 13:38 seconds — winning the event and scoring a gold medal. Williams, a George Jenkins High School senior, also competed at the meet in the long jump. At 20 feet and 3 inches, she scored another win there and the gold.

  • 3 weeks ago | lkldnow.com | Stephanie Claytor

    The Junior League of Greater Lakeland was founded in March of 1933. Ninety-two years later, on May 7, the local organization, known for its volunteerism and good works, inducted its first Black president. “It still feels a little unreal,” said Angel Davis, who will lead the organization for the 2025-2026 term beginning June 1.

  • 1 month ago | lkldnow.com | Stephanie Claytor

    Mootown Scoops, a locally-owned ice cream shop, officially opens today, after its soft opening May 4. Where: 719 E. Palmetto St., Lakeland — across from the Lakeland Public Library. When: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. SundayFlavors: Mootown features about 16 flavors at a time. The ice cream is purchased from a supplier in Sarasota. Co-owner Jose Martinez said they hope to one day make their own seasonal flavors.

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Stephanie Claytor
Stephanie Claytor @ClaytorReports
1 Aug 22

I’m so proud of my first children’s book!! It turned out amazing! Check it out on Amazon! Link: https://t.co/55HSogApgq Reminder: No sales tax on children’s books in Florida until Aug. 14 #ChildrensBooks #childrensbook #kidsbooks #mustread #africanamericanbooks #blackauthor https://t.co/G3PRM9qan2

Stephanie Claytor
Stephanie Claytor @ClaytorReports
21 Jul 22

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Stephanie Claytor
Stephanie Claytor @ClaytorReports
13 Jun 22

Exciting news ‼️ I’m now offering a webinar to teach you how to write/publish a children’s book. Learn everything from how to find an illustrator, self publish and how to sell and market your book! #getpublished Here’s the link to register: https://t.co/VT8jA8Jb67