On Friday, April 14, members of the community celebrated the groundbreaking of The Grove Community Garden in the northwest neighborhood at 315 Dr. MLK Blvd., Lake Wales. The development of the garden is through a partnership between the Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and the Department of Health-Polk (DOH-Polk). “The purpose of the garden…
Soloman Wassef’s dream of opening a tiki bar in downtown Lakeland is one step closer to reality. The Lakeland City Commission voted unanimously on Monday to grant a conditional use permit for the proposed Island Breeze bar, located under his already existing Lakeland Loft. “I cannot be more proud to be in Lakeland than in…
The Community Redevelopment Agency held a Lunch and Learn earlier this year to educate community leaders and citizens on the services provided by the CRA that address neighborhoods affected by blight. The event was attended by nearly 100 people. Tallahassee city commissioners and staff shared their views of what the agency has to offer and…