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nobody@vox.com(LakelandLocal) — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:20:30 -0800

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LakelandLocal.com - Lake Mirror Christmas Eve

Posted: 27 Dec 2009 06:19 AM PST
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Tom Hagerty - LakelandLocal.com
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Routines

Posted: 27 Dec 2009 06:16 AM PST
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Chris Craig is on vacation. Todays column was originally published on LakelandLocal.comI can still remember the first time I tried to walk all the way around Lake Hollingsworth. All I could keep my eyes on was the other side of the lake and how far it was from where I was. What I [...]
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nobody@vox.com(LakelandLocal) — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:07:46 -0800

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LakelandLocal.com - Merry Christmas

Posted: 24 Dec 2009 11:55 PM PST
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Darby Critendon - LakelandLocal.com
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LakelandLocal.com - Christmas Parade Rerun

Posted: 24 Dec 2009 11:53 PM PST
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Chuck Welch - LakelandLocal.com
PGTV will re-broadcast the Lakeland Christmas Parade at 10 am on Christmas Day. Catch it on BrightHouse on channel 622, Verizion channel 20, and Comcast channel 5.

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nobody@vox.com(LakelandLocal) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:04:42 -0800

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LakelandLocal.com - Big Top City Hall

Posted: 24 Dec 2009 10:00 AM PST
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Chuck Welch - LakelandLocal.com

It appears the circus is in town today. This morning workers started erecting a tent over Lakeland City Hall. Its not the circus though. City Hall has a bug problem, and nothing as exciting as listening devices. The bright yellow and white tent is to allow the city to fumigate the building to eradicate termites.
Lakeland Local photographer Tom Hagerty was on the scene to take a few photos of the process. Heres the full set of photos.
City Hall will reopen Monday, December 28th.
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nobody@vox.com(LakelandLocal) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:17:16 -0800

Central Florida News

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LakelandLocal.com - Home Plate

Posted: 23 Dec 2009 04:08 AM PST
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nobody@vox.com(LakelandLocal) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:29:40 -0800

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LakelandLocal.com - City Commissioners Approve Hookah Bar on Second Vote

Posted: 21 Dec 2009 03:56 PM PST
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Chuck Welch - LakelandLocal.com
At todays city commission meeting, after much public comment and a spirited discussion, the commissioners voted against the conditional approval of a hookah bar in downtown Lakeland.
However, after a long recess and the Utility Committee meeting, Commissoner Edie Yates asked for additional discussion on the issue. The commissioners then voted to approve the hookah [...] Continue reading City Commissioners Approve Hookah Bar on Second Vote

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LakelandLocal.com - Put Your In-Laws in a Hotel For Free!

Posted: 21 Dec 2009 02:02 PM PST
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Darby Critendon - LakelandLocal.com
Do you follow Sunny Central Florida on their blog, FB or Twitter? Well if you do you should already know what I am talking about. If not, the Central Florida Visitors and Convention Bureau (Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing) is letting you have a chance to win a Lakeland or Winter Haven hotel stay for your relatives. So if you would like to win a hotel stay for your friends or even family all you have to do is leave a comment on the Sunny Central Florida FB page. A winner will be announced by 3 p.m. on Wednesday (Dec. 23) and the 2-night stay can be used anytime before the end of January 2010!
Like coupons, think there is nothing to do here? Well, learn about everything Polk County has to offer and more by stopping at the official visitor information center and ask for a Passport to Adventure and Savings. It has more than 120 special offers for activities, attractions, restaurants, accommodations, and shopping. These offers could save you $1,500+ if you went to every place. For hours/directions call 1-800-828-7655 or www.visitcentralflorida.org. Continue reading Put Your In-Laws in a Hotel For Free!

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nobody@vox.com(LakelandLocal) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:23:52 -0800

Central Florida News

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LakelandLocal.com - Blue Skies Ahead

Posted: 21 Dec 2009 06:18 AM PST
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Chuck Welch - LakelandLocal.com
The paint isnt dry, but the USF Polytechic incubator Blue Sky West is quickly moving forward. Blue Sky is the University of South Florida Polytechnic initiative to jump start technology related businesses in Central Florida. While the location in Winter Haven is geared toward existing businesses, the center in Lakeland will focus on new [...] Continue reading Blue Skies Ahead

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LakelandLocal.com - Bright Eyes

Posted: 21 Dec 2009 05:27 AM PST
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nobody@vox.com(LakelandLocal) — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:14:22 -0800

Central Florida News

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Attentiveness

Posted: 20 Dec 2009 05:19 AM PST
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Needless to say, I wanted to write about anything but the obvious topic for this week. At first I thought it might be because I have been hearing Christmas carols this year since before Thanksgiving and seeing pictures of Santa Claus in stores and on commercials this year before people even put away their Halloween costumes....
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nobody@vox.com(LakelandLocal) — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:15:35 -0800

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LakelandLocal.com - A Silent Site Guide

Posted: 19 Dec 2009 07:20 AM PST
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Chuck Welch - LakelandLocal.com
Weve put together a silent guide to the Lakeland Local home page. Take a look
A Silent Site GuideLakeland Local and Metro I4 News have a new design. When was the last time you visited? Continue reading A Silent Site Guide

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LakelandLocal.com - Dark Skies Great Food Value

Posted: 19 Dec 2009 06:48 AM PST
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Christmas Eve/Day Weather

Posted: 19 Dec 2009 05:06 AM PST
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For those of you who are interested in what to look for weather-wise to make plans or are doing any travelling, here is the Lakeland forecast for Christmas Eve/Day, from the National Weather Service Tampa Bay Web Site:Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.Thursday Night: A 30 percent [...]
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nobody@vox.com(LakelandLocal) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:17:10 -0800

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LakelandLocal.com - Buy Here Pay Here

Posted: 18 Dec 2009 04:47 AM PST
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LakelandLocal.com - Tonights Forecast: Snow!

Posted: 17 Dec 2009 11:46 AM PST
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Darby Critendon - LakelandLocal.com
I know this is LAKELANDlocal.com but you might want to make the drive to WH tonight for Snow Central in Downtown Winter Havens Central Park TONIGHT! The snow is already falling and will be ready for your enjoyment tonight from 6-9pm.
Keep reading to see the quick video of the snow falling already (if you want to see it made stay tune till the end.) Continue reading Tonights Forecast: Snow!

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nobody@vox.com(LakelandLocal) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:18:43 -0800

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LakelandLocal.com - Sikes Principal Swindler Arrested

Posted: 17 Dec 2009 06:45 AM PST
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Chuck Welch - LakelandLocal.com
This morning Sikes Elementary Principal Corey Swindler was booked into the Polk County Jail on seven charges ranging from Sexual battery to Lewd or lascivious offenses committed upon or in the presence of persons less than 16 years of age.
A spokesman for the sheriffs office issued the following release:
38-year-old Corey Lynn Swindler, principal of [...] Continue reading Sikes Principal Swindler Arrested

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LakelandLocal.com - You better not pout

Posted: 17 Dec 2009 03:45 AM PST
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