downtown lakeland: First Friday - August 2009
- 08/07/09 08:38 AM
TODAY, is August's version of First Friday & this month's theme is once again, the popular "Dog Days of Summer." For those of you that resemble your pooches, there is a dog/owner look-a-like contest. This contest will be held at FastFrame on South Kentucky Avenue. There will also be dog obedience skills competitions & training throughout the Downtown area. Other First Friday events: Local radio personality, Seth Mela from WLKF's Mayhem in the AM will be in Munn Park. The SOFA KINGS will be jamming at the Garden Bistro between 6 pm - 8 pm. Classic Car Show on Tennessee Avenue. … (0 comments)
downtown lakeland: Lake Mirror Fireworks & First Friday - July 2009
- 07/03/09 10:35 AM
This month, our monthly First Friday celebration coincides with "Red, White & Kaboom!" So as usual, go to Munn Park and the adjoining areas for Downtown Lakeland's First Friday celebration beginning at 4 p.m., but make sure you stay for the fireworks . . . literally. Beginning around 6 p.m. you should make your way down to Lake Mirror & the Promenade. The popular local band, MillHopper will be playing music up until 9 p.m. when the fireworks are scheduled to begin. You can park in the city garages, as they will be open. There will be food & drink vendors … (0 comments)
downtown lakeland: Lakeland Strongman Contest - 2009
- 06/05/09 07:20 AM
Downtown Lakeland will host its 2nd Annual Strongman Competition on Saturday June 6th. The event runs from 11 AM - 6 PM. The contest will include an event where competitors will pull a 45-foot long, 14-foot tall, 62,600 pound luxury Fun Bike Center Bus the farthest down Kentucky Ave. There will be special appearances by Miss Florida, Mrs. Florida, & Mojo Girls. The competition will be sponsored by local restaurant, The Chop Shop. In addition to all the feats of strength, Tony Corbitt will be "speed painting." See you there! Don't forget to visit Central Florida's premier real estate website at www.GateArty.com for … (0 comments)
downtown lakeland: Lakeland Profiles - Hollis Gardens
- 05/28/09 09:24 AM
Hollis Garden is a formal 1.2 acre botanical garden donated to the City by the Hollis Family. The garden is located on historic Lake Mirror accessible from the Lake Mirror Promenade or Orange Street. The garden contains several water features and displays thousands of flowering plants, ornamental shrubs, historic trees, herbs and vegetables. The garden may be rented for weddings. Hollis Gardens was voted one of the Best of Class Gardens by the Gulfcoast Research and Education Center. Features Include: Grotto Koi pond Fountains, waterfalls & lily pond Tropical room Two herb rooms Vegetable room Red room White room Yellow room … (0 comments)
downtown lakeland: Lakeland Profiles - Lake Mirror Promenade
- 05/12/09 09:41 AM
Lake Mirror & its Promenade are considered the crown jewel of historic Downtown Lakeland. This community recreation area was the vision of Tom Appleyard, the manager of the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce in the early 1920s. Charles W. Leavitt, the noted New York landscape architect, eventually brought Appleyard's vision to reality. Its hallmark seawall, ornate loggias, and the wide palm-lined pedestrian pathways make this lake visually stunning and architecturally distinct. The Promenade, which has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1983, has often been the hub of local festivities of Downtown. Lake Mirror is surrounded by Kryger … (0 comments)
downtown lakeland: Lakeland Profiles - Lake Morton
- 05/01/09 06:38 AM
With Mayfaire by-the-Lake a mere week away, I thought I would blog about the site of this annual event. Picturesque Lake Morton is the beautiful backdrop of this event every Mother's Day weekend, but it's also a place to go to simply relax & enjoy the scenery. Although it is named Lake Morton, for Kentucky native John P. Morton, Lakeland residents know it is really "Swan Lake," where Lakeland's signature resident calls home. The majestic swans, the muse of many local artists, are found at this quaint locale on the southern edge of downtown Lakeland. Lake Morton is located between Lake … (0 comments)
downtown lakeland: First Friday - May 2009
- 04/30/09 03:21 PM
Friday, May 1st mark's the First Friday celebration in Downtown Lakeland. This month's theme is Public Works. This week is National Public Works Week. Munn Park will be filled with displays from the various public works divisions: · Fleet Management · Engineering · Solid Waste · Parking · Traffic · Construction & Maintenance · Facilities Management · Lake & Storm Water There will be displays throughout Munn Park from the various divisions of the Public Works Department. Now to the fun part . . . on Kentucky Avenue you might feel like you stepped back in a time machine because it … (0 comments)
downtown lakeland: Lakeland Derby - 2009
- 04/22/09 10:17 AM
The Kentucky Derby is right around the corner, so that means the swans are ready to race as well! Watch these "birds" race a week before the horses gallop out of the gates. This Friday April 24th marks the 2nd annual Lakeland Derby. The event is staged on the shores of Lake Mirror. The "Derby-style" race features hand-crafted swan paddleboats manned by "jockeys" that will compete for the prestigious Lakeland Derby trophy. At 5:00 pm the festivities will begin with open concessions & a VIP reception. Other opening events include the Call to Post, the Maiden Race, & the hotly-anticipated Derby … (0 comments)
downtown lakeland: Farmers Curb Market
- 04/02/09 08:18 AM
A popular local destinantion, The Farmers Curb Market alongside the corner of Pine Street & Kentucky Avenue has decided to DOUBLE your fun! Not only will the market be open on Saturday mornings, but now you can visit the local marketplace on Wednesdays. Giving local patrons that work in the area the opportunity to visit during the workday. The Wednesday hours will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Don't forget to visit Central Florida's premier real estate website at www.GateArty.com for all your real estate needs! … (0 comments)
downtown lakeland: First Friday - April 2009
- 04/02/09 08:15 AM
This week marks the monthly First Friday event in historic Downtown Lakeland. This month's theme is "Bicycle Night." Enjoy a beautiful bike ride thru the streets of Downtown Lakeland. Many bike clubs & organizations are expected to be present. For the kids, there will be a fun bike parade around picturesque Munn Park beginning at 7 pm. All participants will win a ribbon! Go by Explorations V Children's Museum first as they will provide decorating stations so the bikes may be properly detailed. FREE bike lights installed & bike helmets fitted while supplies last on the corner of Bay Street & … (0 comments)
downtown lakeland: Benefit Concert at Arts on the Park
- 03/12/09 05:32 AM
Local gallery, Arts on the Park, will be hosting a benefit concert this Friday, March 13th. The popular group, The Sofa Kings, are headlining the event that starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for members of Arts on the Park & $20 for non-members. This price includes 2 drinks. Arts on the Park is located at 115 North Kentucky Avenue in historic Downtown Lakeland. For more information, call 863 680 2787. See you there! Don't forget to visit Central Florida's premier real estate website at www.GateArty.com for all your real estate needs! … (0 comments)
downtown lakeland: Veteran's Day Parade 2008
- 11/06/08 08:06 AM
This Saturday (November 8th), following the festivities of First Friday, Downtown Lakeland will have its annual Veteran's Day Parade. The parade will start at 11 a.m. on Lake Beulah Drive at Vetrans Park which is also adjacent to The Lakeland Center. It will conclude at Munn Park. There will be additonal ceremonies at Munn Park after the conclusion of the parade. Most notably there will be a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall located in Washington D.C. The "Quilt of Tears" will also be on display. There will be more fun at Munn Park where you can expect to find Jump … (0 comments)
downtown lakeland: Puerto Rico Discovery Day
- 11/06/08 08:03 AM
Sponsored by the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce, Puerto Rico Discovery Day will be held Saturday November 22nd from 11 am to 6 pm in conjunction with the regular Farmers Curb Market in Downtown Lakeland. Some of the featured events include: salsa dance competition, dominos tournaments, & specialty vendors. See you there! Don't forget to visit Central Florida's premier real estate website at www.GateArty.com for all your real estate needs! … (0 comments)
downtown lakeland: First Friday - November
- 11/06/08 08:00 AM
The theme for First Friday this month will be "Honoring Service." A celebration of our honarable veterans. First Friday will honor veterans on the eve of the Veterans Day parade and celebration in Munn Park on Saturday. As usual, shops & restaurants will stay open late with special discounts in the stores. There will also be music and entertainment along the streets and the always popular Classic Car Show on Tennessee Avenue. The opening reception of the Polk County High School art exhibition will also kick off this evening. Sponsored by Arts on the Park, the exhibit will run the month … (0 comments)
downtown lakeland: Terror on Pine Street
- 10/13/08 01:23 PM
Ghost & goblins will be appearing early this year on Pine Street in historic Downtown Lakeland. On October 24th, Keller Williams Realty will be hosting a FREE Halloween extravaganza with spook-tacular festivities for the entire family. Dress in your costumes for trick-or-treating in the Downtown shops between 5 pm to 7 pm. There will be music, pony rides, face painting, carnival snacks, "jump houses" & a costume contest! There will be a Kids Zone with games, but the centerpiece of the event will be the Spooky Haunted House. Warning: This will not be for the faint at heart! Word is that the scariest … (1 comments)
downtown lakeland: Lakeland Sightseeing and Segway Tours
- 09/28/08 12:24 PM
If you would like to do some sight-seeing in Lakeland & but want something with a bit more pace than the Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Lakeland? I have just the thing for you! How about combining a sight-seeing tour with the fun of zipping around on a SEGWAY scooter? Now we're talking! "We have such a beautiful city," says Luna. "Segway tours will be a big draw for folks from all over the state who are looking to ride Segways and take tours. "It takes about five minutes to get the hang of it. I've had all ages on Segways, … (0 comments)
downtown lakeland: Downtown Lakeland Historic Walking Tour
- 09/28/08 12:20 PM
Interested in learning more about Historic Downtown Lakeland? Historic Lakeland, Inc. & the Downtown Lakeland Partnership offer FREE monthly Historic Walking Tours. Each tour is limited to approximately 30 people, so sign up early! Each month offers a different tour. Tours begin at Munn Park beneath "the arch." See you there! To sign up click HERE. Don't forget to visit Central Florida's premier real estate website at www.GateArty.com for all your real estate needs! … (0 comments)
downtown lakeland: First Friday - October
- 09/28/08 12:16 PM
October's First Friday event in historic Downtown Lakeland occurs 10/03/2008. This month's theme is "ART WALK." There will be an art show, "Oncology on Canvas," featuring artists from all over the world. The featured artists are cancer patients, their families, & health care providers. Attendees can vote for their favorite sculptures along the Lemon Street Promenade, and there will be an opportunity to showcase your own artistic talents on a community canvas along Kentucky Avenue. Don't miss shows & performances in Munn Park, the classic car show along Tennessee Avenue, and the many shops that stay open late for the event. … (0 comments)
downtown lakeland: State of Downtown Luncheon & Silent Auction
- 09/09/08 09:08 AM
The Lakeland Downtown Lakeland Partnership will be hosting the 11th Annual "State of Downtown" Luncheon & Silent Auction on Wednesday October 11th. It will be held at The Lakeland Center, Exhibit Hall West. This year's theme is: "Downtown Lakeland; Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" The guest speakers include: W.W. Wolfson, Lakeland native John Hutto, President, Downtown Lakeland Partnership Jim Studiale, Director of Community Development, City of Lakeland There will be presentations announcing the winners of the: Dudley Uphoff Award Golden Swan Award The Partnership Award The cost is $30 per person with corporate tables available for $300. The cost at the door at … (0 comments)
downtown lakeland: Red Carpet Event at Polk Theatre
- 09/09/08 08:37 AM
The Polk Theatre, in Downtown Lakeland, celebrates its 80th Anniversary with an event being billed as: Red Carpet Night - A Community of Stars Polk Theatre is rolling out the red carpet with a very special revue featuring local celebrities & professional entertainers: vaudeville, burlesque, dance, satire! (choreographed by Florida Dance Theatre) featuring the inaugural debut of Opera Lakeland bringing world renown talent to our stage including: Special guest appearance by America's Tenor, Daniel Rodriguez, New York's 9/11 singing policeman. Soloists include Won Cho, Kyoung Cho, Liana Valente and Elena Lagalante. Followed by an alley party featuring live music, food, drink … (0 comments)
TODAY, is August's version of First Friday & this month's theme is once again, the popular "Dog Days of Summer." For those of you that resemble your pooches, there is a dog/owner look-a-like contest. This contest will be held at FastFrame on South Kentucky Avenue. There will also be dog obedience skills competitions & training throughout the Downtown area. ;)
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