In April, Ludd Spivey LLC purchased and ultimately demolished two homes on the shore of Lake Hollingsworth to prepare for the possible move.
Category: History
Posted inHistory
Remembering Gary the Turkey
In the fall of 2020, a wild turkey named Gary won hearts and brightened spirits in Lakeland.
Posted inHistory
69 Years Ago Today, Elvis Shook Lakeland
A 21-year-old Elvis Presley rocked the stage at Lakeland’s Polk Theatre, sparking teen frenzy, adult concern and a cultural moment still echoing.
Posted inFamily
Lkld Lore: Family-Run Fabric Store Stitches Together a Legacy
Lakeland’s Fabric Warehouse has evolved into a creative hub offering supplies, classes, repairs and connection.
Posted inFamily
Lkld Lore: Ladies of The Lakes Sew for a Cause
At Fabric Warehouse, guild members bond over stitching and compassion, donating handmade quilts and memory bears.
Posted inDowntown
Montgomery Ward, Hartsell Buildings in Downtown Lakeland Face Foreclosure
The former Montgomery Ward store on North Kentucky Avenue and Hartsell Building on East Main Street have racked up more than 500k in fines and stymied redevelopment.
Posted inDowntown
What’s Going On with Lakeland’s Historic Kress Building, Downtown?
Once a five-and-dime, a courthouse and a children’s museum, the Kress Building has a new owner and soon will be office space for the firm Kimley-Horn.
Posted inHistory
Lkld Lore: Century-Old Pipe Organ Gets TLC
Volunteers seek the next generation to care for the Polk Theatre’s giant instrument.
Posted inA & E
Game-Changing Frank Lloyd Wright Show Previews at AGB Museum
The exhibit includes drawings and models of Wright’s designs for Florida Southern College’s campus.
Posted inHistory
Historic Lakeland Homes Get Tender Care
Two Lakeland properties have been recognized for outstanding residential renovations.