June 2023

Three Cheers for

Red, White & Kaboom!

The T.Mims Corp. Red, White & Kaboom Independence Celebration will take place at Lake Mirror, along the Frances Langford Promenade, on Monday, July 3, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. The Franchise Players featuring Andrew Luv will be the evening's entertainment. A dazzling fireworks display will begin at 9 p.m.

Don't Forget the Canned

& Non-perishable Food Items!

We ask all those attending to please bring a canned food item that will help those in need. All non-perishable items benefit Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE). We want everyone to have fun and help support this great organization.

Affordable Connectivity Program

The Affordable Connectivity Program is a federal benefit program providing discounted cost toward Internet services to eligible households through the Federal Communications Commission. The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying tribal lands.

Hurricane Season is Upon Us!

It's essential to prepare for potential storms and the impact they can have on our water supply. Here are some tips to help you be ready:

Fill up containers with clean water for drinking, cooking, and cleaning in case of a water service interruption.
Trim trees and remove debris from gutters and downspouts. This will prevent blockages that can lead to flooding and water damage.
Rain in the forecast? Turn your irrigation system off! Our storm drains and wastewater systems can only handle so much water at one time.
Check to ensure that we have the most up-to-date contact information in the system by calling Customer Service 863.834.9535. Boil water notices and other important utility updates are communicated this way.

For more information, visit LakelandGov.net/Hurricane. Let's be prepared and stay safe this hurricane season!

Hernandez Announced as Assistant City Manager

City Manager Shawn Sherrouse is pleased to announce Rob Hernandez as Assistant City Manager, effective Monday, June 19, 2023. Hernandez is an accomplished public administrator with over three decades of municipal government leadership. He most recently served as the City Manager for Cape Coral, Florida and spent three years as the City Manager for Savannah, Georgia.

SolSmart Silver Designation

The City of Lakeland received a Silver designation from the national SolSmart program for encouraging the growth of clean, affordable solar energy at the local level. As a SolSmart Silver designee, the City of Lakeland has adopted nationally recognized best practices to advance solar market growth. City staff worked with SolSmart's technical assistance team to increase local knowledge of solar energy so the entire community can benefit.

Heath Frederick Honored

City of Lakeland Director of Public Works, Heath Frederick was recently awarded the Public Works Director of the Year. This distinguished accolade has a rich legacy dating back to 2012. Each year, this honor is presented during the Florida Chapter Public Works EXPO. Frederick was recognized during the Expo’s Public Works Director Roundtable, where Public Works Directors across the State gather to exchange knowledge, insights, and best practices in their field. This recognition is bestowed upon individuals who have demonstrated unwavering commitment, innovation, and leadership, showcasing their profound dedication to improving the quality of life for their communities.

Airport Receives

Regional Award

Lakeland Linder International Airport received the 2023 SEC-AAAE General Aviation Airfield Project of the Year Award for the construction of a new CAT III Instrument Landing System. This award is presented to a deserving airport that has completed an outstanding project during the preceding two calendar years prior to the Annual Chapter Conference.

Aquatic Plant

Harvesting Project

The City of Lakeland’s Lakes & Stormwater Division will begin an Aquatic Plant Harvesting project in Lake Hollingsworth to reduce dense vegetation in portions of the lake. The main objective of this project is to minimize the volume of invasive and nuisance aquatic plant species, promote plant diversity for habitat improvement, open drainage corridors for improved water flow, and enhance water quality through removal of aquatic plants.

The Season Roars On!

The Flying Tigers wrap up their roadtrip against the Dunedin Blue Jays before returning for a 6-game homestead against the Bradenton Marauders. This series begins Tuesday, June 20 at 6:30 PM with Baseball Bingo Night. Fans can enjoy a multitude of other promotional events including a spectacular post-game fireworks display on the Fourth of July.

Single-game tickets are available all season for as low as $8.

Tickets are available here!

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