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Legislative Update: E-Fairness Bill Pass...

SB 1514, one of the Lakeland Chamber’s 2012 Legislative Priorities, closing the Internet sales tax loophole, has passed the Senate Commerce & Tourism Committee. This legislation is... Read More at http://blog.lakelandchamber.com ...

Lakeland Raiders Fan Fest – February 11...

The Lakeland Raiders are proud to announce that they will partner with The Ledger in having a “Raiders Fan Day” on February 11.  The fan day will begin at 10 a.m. and run till 5 p.m. The event will... Read More at http://blog.lakelandchamber.com ...

Lakeland Police Attempt to Identify Gran...

Lakeland Police are attempting to identify this suspect of a grand theft that occurred at AT&T, 1384 Town Center Drive, on December 19, 2011, at 7:30 pm  The suspect entered the business, removed property, and left in a small red vehicle.  Suspect is further described as a black male, 6’02” tall, weighing approximately 200 pounds.  Suspect is believed to be in his mid...

Congratulations to Clark, Campbell and L...

The Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate Clark, Campbell and Lancaster, P.A. as the Small Business of Month for January.     Clark, Campbell and Lancaster, P.A. was founded... Read More at http://blog.lakelandchamber.com ...

Lakeland Police Investigate Homicide ...

UPDATE February 1, 2012 On February 1, 2012, at 1:31 am, officers heard gunshots in the area of Bassadena Circle West which was followed by a witness who reported seeing a white Toyota Camry leaving the area.  Officers located a gunshot victim, Gracia Rosius, 29 (B/M, DOB 2/18/82), lying in the roadway at this location.  The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Next of kin has...

Polk County Visitor Center Hosts Spring ...

On Saturday, February 18, Polk County’s official visitor information center, Polk Outpost 27, will celebrate the game of baseball with Spring Training Day. The Detroit Tigers, who are celebrating... Read More at http://blog.lakelandchamber.com ...

Lakeland Police February "ChiefR...

  Lakeland Police Department’s next Chief’s Chat will be held on Monday, February 6, 2012 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm in the Community Room of the Lakeland Police Department, located at 219 N Massachusetts Avenue.  This month, Chief Womack will be speaking with the group about violent crime in Lakeland and what the community can do to help. posted by Ann Dinges,...

NAWBO Seeks Women of Distinction Nominat...

The Lakeland Metro Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners, NAWBO, is proud to announce that they are currently accepting nominations and sponsorships for the Women of... Read More at http://blog.lakelandchamber.com ...

Kelly Recreation Complex Open House – Fe...

The City of Lakeland’s Kelly Recreation Complex will be opening their doors on February 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for their 3rd annual Open House. The public is invited to stop by and celebrate all... Read More at http://blog.lakelandchamber.com ...

Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate Hig...

Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School is now recruiting for its enhanced criminal justice program that will begin in the 2012-13 school year. Students will proceed through the program as a... Read More at http://blog.lakelandchamber.com ...

USF Poly Gifted & Talented Institute...

The University of South Florida Polytechnic is accepting applications for the summer 2012 Central Florida Gifted and Talented Institute.  This non-residential day program runs for three consecutive... Read More at http://blog.lakelandchamber.com ...

Learning Resource Center Valentine Event...

The Learning Resource Center of Polk County invites you to join in a fun-filled evening celebrating LRC’s successful education and tutoring programs. The annual “For the Love… of... Read More at http://blog.lakelandchamber.com ...

Lakeland Police Arrest Two for Vehicle B...

Lakeland Police responded to Mondra Court at approximately 5;30 am on January 29, 2012 after receiving a report of a stolen vehicle owned by Timothy and Cheryl Pate..   The suspect, later identified as Ashley Walker (Age 17 of Lakeland), had stolen the 1999 Dodge Durango and crashed disabling the vehicle while attempting to flee the scene.  A relative of the victim made contact with...

Lakeland Police Investigate Armed Robber...

Lakeland Police responded to Southeastern College, 1000 Longfellow Blvd., at approximately 8:30 pm on January 28, 2012 after receiving a report of a robbery.  Two students were approached by three black males wearing dark “hoodies: on the northeast side of the campus.  One of the suspects was armed with a gun.     The suspects robbed the students of personal belongings and fled...

Lakeland Police Investigate Single Vehic...

Lakeland Police responded to 2800 Airport Road at 6:55 am on January 28, 2012 after receiving a report of a motorcycle crash at this location.  Lynn Marshall, (age 34 of Lakeland) was the driver of a 2000 Honda motorcycle that was westbound on Airport Road when the motorcycle traveled off the roadway.  Marshall was ejected from the motorcycle and was transported to LRMC where she is...

LRMC Invites Public to “Matters of the H...

Lakeland Regional Medical Center invites the public to attend Matters of the Heart on Friday, February 10 from 2 until 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive in Lakeland. ... Read More at http://blog.lakelandchamber.com ...

Forum 2.0 | Lakeland Chamber e-News for ...

Lakeland Chamber e-News January 24, 2012 Concentric Marketing Planning for the Future January’s SCORE Business Roundtable will be held on January 26 at 7:30 a.m. This informal gathering of... Read More at http://blog.lakelandchamber.com ...

Lakeland Police Investigate Shooting

On January 22, 2012 at approximately 10:34 p.m., Lakeland Police responded to 10th Street and Montrose Avenue in reference to a shooting.  The victim, a 16 year old female, was found to have been shot once in the back.  She was transported to Lakeland Regional Medical Center and is expected to survive.  Initial investigation indicates there was a disturbance at a party prior to the...

Lakeland Police Investigate Homicide ...

UPDATE - 2 January 22, 2012 The victim has been identified as Oberne Paul, 44, B/M DOB 01/21/1968.  Next of kin has been notified. UPDATE January 22, 2012 Lakeland Police conducted interviews with several witnesses in reference to the homicide on January 21, 2012.  Indication from a witness is that the decedent was walking toward his vehicle when three young subjects were observed...

Lakeland Police Investigate Homicide ...

UPDATE January 22, 2012 Lakeland Police conducted interviews with several witnesses in reference to the homicide on January 21, 2012.  Indication from a witness is that the decedent was walking toward his vehicle when three young subjects were observed walking briskly toward him.  The witness realized the decedent was about to be robbed and yelled at the three subjects to stop what...

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