Cafe Zuppina Closes Months After Moving to Downtown Lakeland
Dec 2, 2024 · Cafe Zuppina, the popular Mediterranean eatery, moved to downtown Lakeland with much fanfare in April, but quietly closed in late October.
LkldNow: Lakeland FL news
Jan 5, 2025 · LkldNow is independent local news to connect you with Lakeland, Fl. LkldNow's mission is to empower you with the local news you need to be engaged in your community.
Juan “John” Rafael Bocardo, 59 - LkldNow
Jan 17, 2025 · Juan “John” Rafael Bocardo of Polk City, Florida passed away on January 6, 2025, at the age of 59. John and his wife Spicie moved to Winter Garden, Florida 12 years ago and had lived in Polk City for the last 5 years. He married the love of his life, Spicie Calhoun Bocardo on January 19, 1990. John Bocardo is a Christian who believes that Jesus is our Savior. He was also a proud American ...
Loyce E. Harpe Park on Carter Road Will Reopen on Weekends …
Dec 23, 2024 · The park reopens Jan. 4; it is still being used for storm debris so it will still be closed on weekdays for the time being.
Byron Alfonso Guzmán, 66 - LkldNow
Byron Alfonso Guzmán, 66, of Florida, peacefully passed away on January 6th, 2025. He was the loving husband of Melida (Gutiérrez), his partner and best friend. Byron was born in Quito, Ecuador, on June 18, 1958, to the late Gonzalo Guzmán and Teresa (Toscano) Guzmán. With a heart dedicated to serving others, Byron devoted his life to his work as a Pastor and Hospice Chaplain, providing ...
Entrepreneurs Plan to Open a Food Hall at Lakeland Airport
Dec 17, 2024 · A plan to reignite the vacant restaurant space at Lakeland Linder International Airport involves a food hall combining Asian and American dishes.
Developer Plans to Convert Former Sears at Lakeland Square
Jun 24, 2023 · The Lakeland Square Mall is poised to become part of a national trend of replacing vacant retail spaces with hip, urban apartments. Miami-based private equity firm, Flacks Group, plans to demolish the former Sears store at Lakeland Square and convert it into 320 apartments. Flacks Group calls itself “one of the leading investors in distressed assets and special situations worldwide.” For ...
Norris Atherly Hayford, Jr., 91 - LkldNow
Norris Atherly Hayford, Jr. went home to his heavenly father on December 31, 2024. He was born on October 21, 1933, in Mount Vernon, New York, to Norris and Grace Hayford. His family moved to Dobbs Ferry, New York, and he graduated from Dobbs Ferry High School and attended Westminster College. He met his wife of 60 years, Barbara (Lindsey) Hayford, in the church choir and youth fellowship and ...
2024 Lakeland Christmas Parade: Highlights Video, Photos, Winners
Dec 6, 2024 · Relive the 43rd annual parade via a 5-minute highlights video and see which floats and bands won the eight awards.
Pete Drahorad, 61 - LkldNow
A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 61. Pete was born in Mt. Kisco, New York on January 27, 1963, moving to Lakeland at the age of 1. Pete loved motorcycles, fast cars and was a big family man. He worked at Combee Installation for 37 years. He will be deeply missed by his mother Sue Allredge, his wife Donna Faye Drahorad ...