WEATHER UPDATE: We expect the rain to pass, so look for updates here as members report their status…..As for now (5:10pm) First Friday is a GO! Release the hounds! POOCH PARADE INFO First Friday is once again hosting “Dog Days of Summer” for the August 6th theme.  Even if you don’t have a dog in [...]

THE NEW SHIPMENT HAS ARRIVED! As seen in The Ledger, The General Store is currently the only local outlet for the latest publication on Lakeland’s history, Lakeland – Picturing Change  by Lakeland’s own Randall, Susan & Sarah MacDonald! Get your piece of Lakeland history today! THE GENERAL STORE 125 South Kentucky Avenue, Downtown Lakeland, FL [...]

Come by on First Friday this week and enter our Annual Cupcake Eating Contest.  Several ages groups with prizes to the winners.    Make sure to keep an eye on our website or follow us on Twitter to find out the special for First Friday. www.frescosbakery.com\ www.twitter.com/frescosbakery

2010 Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at Holiday Inn Lakeland-South on Saturday, August 7th! All Elvis Tribute Artists Welcome! To Sign-Up and Reserve Seats, Call Now! (863) 646-5731 – Elvis Tribute Vigil held in Honor of the King prior to contest plus special dinner menu featuring Elvis’ favorite foods! Doors at 5pm, Vigil at 8pm, followed [...]

Here’s your ticket to join us as we DOO WOP down memory lane… Relive the 50′s & 60′s as though it were yesterday. Holiday Inn Lakeland-South proudly presents The Saints Dinner Show on Saturday, July 17th at La Dolce Vita Restaurant & Lounge. Doors open at 5pm. Limited seating available. Dining Room Seats $52.90/couple and [...]

DLP Board of Directors Meeting May 26, 2010 Present: Eric Belvin, Dan Stetson, Randy Andersen, Jim Nixon, Julie Townsend, Ellen Simms, Frank McCaully, Margaret Stephens, Jim Doig, Jean Bunch, Lori Powell, Kay Morgan Called to Order: 8:00 – Ellen Simms Minutes: Posted on DLP web site, waved, no copies Treasurer’s report: Jean Bunch – we [...]

Join the Polk Theatre* and enjoy free home-made apple pie & ice cream on the porch at  the Hauger-Bunch offices (415 S Kentucky Avenue) – Monday, June 14th through Friday, June 18th, from 1:00 pm until 6:00 pm.  Celebrate Flag Day with us on Monday!  For information on joining the Polk Theatre or on this event, please [...]

This summer we are giving away reusable Brooke Pottery tote bags – our gift to you with purchases over $20. These light-weight bags are the perfect carry-all for your errands. Whether you’re headed to Brooke Pottery, the Downtown Farmer’s Curb Market or….

New arrivals at the shop include uncommonly beautiful fused glass and clay pottery by Minnesota potter Kerry Brooks. Read on to learn more about this new collection of dinnerware, baking dishes, serving pieces and coasters.

Play the Discover Downtown Geocache Challenge in the month of June! The program runs from June’s First Friday (6/4) to July’s First Friday (7/3). Twelve caches are located in Downtown. A GPS is not required because clues will be given in addition to location coordinates. Participants finding all twelve caches have a chance to win [...]