Changing Homelessness

Changing Homelessness

Learn about the early phases of City initiatives to help the homeless along with the many organizations that have dedicated years to doing the same. Homelessness is a much debated problem when it comes to helping those in need. It’s often thought that people are...
The Mystery of MrENC

The Mystery of MrENC

Photography by John Kazaklis For over 20 years, Lakeland native and musician Eric Collins has greatly contributed toward and impacted our local music scene. Eric Collins spent a lot of time at Carpenter’s Home Church as a teenager, hanging out with his surfer friends,...
Geneva Classical Academy Finds a New Home

Geneva Classical Academy Finds a New Home

New life is being brought to the former Lakeside Baptist Church building on New Jersey Road thanks to a classical way of education Geneva Classical Academy, a private K4-12th grade classical education Christian school, recently purchased the 75,000-square-foot campus...
Upcoming Movie Showings at The Polk Theatre

Upcoming Movie Showings at The Polk Theatre

The Polk Theatre, Lakeland’s most well-known historic landmark, has been a champion of independent films for years. Lakelanders hoping to branch out from popular movies and see more off-the-path movie choices have been going to the Polk for years, enjoying films in...
The YMCA of West Central Florida

The YMCA of West Central Florida

The Y offers a variety of programming for the whole family and community. If you’re looking for a place for the entire family to engage in all levels of wellness, the Y of West Central Florida is waiting for you with programming for everyone, spanning from babies to...