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New Asian Café Downtown!

If you are like me, your heart sank when you heard that GOSH! Asian Bistro had closed its downtown doors a few weeks ago. If you hadn’t heard, then maybe your heart is sinking just a tiny bit as you read this. Well, fear not my fellow Asian food lover…there’s a new Asian Café coming [...]

Up in the Attic antique shop: fueling my...

I know I’ve been harping on this craft/interior decorating/Pinterest addiction quite a bit, but I can’t stop. Not when I unintentionally stumble across an antique shop I’ve somehow never seen before. Up in the Attic, located on N. Kentucky Ave. near Gosh!, is an antique store in downtown Lakeland. And I just happened to meander [...]

Multi-cultural festival tonight at Lake ...

The City of Lakeland will play host to the Greater Lakeland Multi-Cultural Festival, September 16, 2011 when the reggae band Democracy takes the stage from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. during the FREE music and cultural event. The Multi-Cultural Festival will take place at the Lake Mirror amphitheater which is in-between Hollis Garden and the [...]

Downtown Lakeland: Are you ready for a T...

August 5, 2011 – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union presents “Back to School – Salute to Educators!” – It’s back to the grind of the school year, but it doesn’t have to be all work and no play.  Downtown merchants and title sponsor MIDFLORIDA CREDIT UNION want you to have fun with knowledge, so we’re organizing a [...]

Don’t miss the chit-chat at Pecha Kucha ...

Pecha Kucha Night Lakeland #4 when || friday August 5, 2011 || doors 7:20pm || presentations 8:20pm Location || Arts on the Park, 115 N. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland, FL  33801 Presentations: Henna Symbolism by Tejal Mehta Buckle Collection by Adam Justice History of the Paper Airplane by Dean Mackey Trashion Fashion by Neva the Diva [...]

Airport turned Artsy!

Who knew that the Operations Coordinator of Lakeland Linder Airport would have such a creative side! Summer Leadership Program participant Brett Fay is our blogger extraordinaire for Week 7: Downtown Lakeland & the Arts. Here is his recollection of the day… thanks Brett! Today wraps up another great week at SLP with a tour of [...]

Free Slurpees!

Happy 84th Birthday 7-11!. To celebrate….head to the nearest 7-11 for a free 7.11 ounce slurpee. They have been giving them away since their 75th birthday in 2002. Click here to find the nearest location.

Watch out for Lakeland’s up & coming...

Leigh Anne Siddle Leigh Anne is a participant in the 2011 Summer Leadership Program IV.  She is currently interning for Gray-Robinson with hopes of becoming a lawyer.  She especially enjoys reading, doing yoga and traveling the world.  We have enjoyed Leigh Anne’s upbeat attitude and involvement within our program. Name, nickname(s)? Leigh Anne, Lammie; Mocha [...]

Fera or No Fair(a)?

Mike promises to tell the truth…the whole truth….and nothing but the truth….HE LOVES SLP!  And we love Mike! We appreciate this fun loving banker from Bank of Central Florida (who knew banking could be so fun!) While Mike dreams of what the next 5 years will look like… we hope those dreams keep him in Lakeland! 1.       [...]

Leadership and “Gettin Low”

This week was a huge success for SLP IV’s Leadership Training. To start Week 4, Keith Albritton from Allen & Company shared his wisdom concerning leadership and finances. Keith taught our group the “10 rule” – save 10% and give 10%. A person who truly walks the walk and talks the talk, Keith instructed SLP [...]

$1 Subs @ Jimmy Johns Tomorrow

Tommorrow, June 23rd from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, Jimmy Johns is having a customer apprceciation day. That means you can get $1.00 subs (available on most 8″ subs). Please visit the downtown Lakeland location at 125 N. Kentucky, facing beautiful Munn Park. For more information: 863/688-3118.

Star Wars & The Weekend

Jon Salm is a participant in the 2011 Summer Leadership Program. He is our local Darth Vader impersonator and an intern at the Ledger (we’re not sure how he juggles all the responsibilities). We are excited to get to know Jon over the summer and see what new insights he can offer for SLP! 1.       [...]

FSU Fan gets adopted by “Puppy Pimp”

Christine is a participant in the 2011 Summer Leadership Program. She recently began her position at WellDyne as a Human Resources Coordinator. Christine is one of our international participants – she was born in Germany… however, you would think that she was born in Tallahassee since she is one of the biggest FSU fans out [...]