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Latin Fusion Eatery Opens in Lakeland

1 week ago | lkldnow.com | Stephanie Claytor

A new Latin fusion restaurant has opened on South Florida Avenue. Fusion&Sabor Kitchen opened in March, in Courtyard Center near the intersection of Highland Drive, where Cafe Zuppina used to be. Walk in and you find a cozy space with jazz in the background and five tables. Owner Ana Soler said she wanted her restaurant to be a quiet place where people could sit and relax or chat with old friends.
Do Me a Flavor: Citrus Innovation Center Opens at Florida Polytechnic

2 weeks ago | lkldnow.com | Stephanie Claytor

International Flavors & Fragrances executives — from Belgium, China, Italy, and South Africa — descended on Lakeland’s Florida Polytechnic University campus Wednesday to showcase the global conglomerate’s new Citrus Innovation Center. It’s the only citrus-focused innovation facility in the world, IFF says.
Her First Play's a Winner and She's Just 18

3 weeks ago | lkldnow.com | Stephanie Claytor

Patricia Rose Brady, 18, a senior at Lake Gibson High School, has learned she’s a finalist in Theatre Odyssey’s Student 10-Minute Playwriting Festival. Only the works of eight Florida student playwrights were accepted. Their plays will be performed on May 10 and 11 at the Jane B. Cook Theatre, inside the FSU/Asolo Center for the Performing Arts, at 5555 Tamiami Trail, in Sarasota. Brady is competing to win a $1,000 grand prize. The runner-up will receive $500.
Polk CEO to Fly with Blue Angels

3 weeks ago | lkldnow.com | Stephanie Claytor

CareerSource Polk President and CEO Stacy Campbell-Domineck is set to fly with the Blue Angels Wednesday during the Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo as a Key Influencer. The 51st Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo runs from April 1-6. Campbell-Domineck, 55, of Lakeland, will fly with Blue Angel #7 MAJ. Scott Laux on the F/A-18 Super Hornet, according to a news release. “I’m elated. I’m shocked I got tapped to do it.
New Donut Shop Opening Downtown Saturday

4 weeks ago | lkldnow.com | Stephanie Claytor

Parlor Doughnuts, a craft donut and coffee shop, has its grand opening Saturday, March 29, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.The locally-owned donut franchise is at 351 E. Bay St. in downtown Lakeland, diagonally across the street from the police station. After the opening, the shop will be open Monday-Sunday from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The goods: Parlor Doughnuts is known for its “layered doughnut, which sets it apart from the traditional cake or yeast style,” according to its website.
Lkld Lore: At The Tone, The Publix Time and Temperature Line Will Be ... Disconnected

1 month ago | lkldnow.com | Barry Friedman

People who grew up in Lakeland some time ago might be surprised to learn that the telephone number they used to dial to hear the time and temperature is still operating. But it will be disconnected by the end of this month. Publix has provided the service since 1965 for people who dialed (863) 686-8118.
Lkld Lore: Levy's tire and art shop

1 month ago | lkldnow.com | Stephanie Claytor

By Stephanie Claytor If you’ve ever stopped by Levy’s Imperial Tire & Auto Service in Dixieland, you might notice beautiful paintings decorating the walls of the repair shop’s lobby. The inside looks more like an art museum than a store that sells tires, with more than three dozen paintings on display.
Franklin Defends Huge Job Cuts at VA

1 month ago | lkldnow.com | Kimberly Moore

U.S. Rep. Scott Franklin, the Republican from Lakeland, said Thursday that he supports the removal of 80,000 workers from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The wholesale cuts have been spearheaded by the administration of President Donald Trump, including the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, led by Elon Musk. “I met with the new VA Secretary in my office last week and he laid out his plans to make the agency more accountable and efficient,” Franklin said.
Avelo to End Boston/Manchester Flights

1 month ago | lkldnow.com | Kimberly Moore

Avelo Airlines flights to and from Boston and Manchester, New Hampshire, are being canceled after April, Lakeland Airport Director Kris Hallstrand confirmed Thursday, saying not enough passengers were utilizing the twice-a-week service. “They have to be able to generate revenue to operate as a business,” said Hallstrand. “This is a healthy iteration of honing in on what works and what doesn’t work.
Lakeland Voiceover Actor George Lowe Dies

1 month ago | lkldnow.com | Kimberly Moore

George Lowe, a Lakeland voiceover actor who won fame for his starring role in the cartoon talk-show spoof “Space Ghost Coast to Coast,” died Sunday following a long illness. He was 67. His family issued a statement, according to The Los Angeles Times, saying “George Lowe had elective heart surgery, and as he recovered, was met with many challenges.