The LakelandGov Podcast

A new name, a new leader and a new season! That’s just some of the topics host Chuck McDanal and Executive Director for the Lakeland Symphony Orchestra, Ashley Miller, will be discussing on this month’s episode of Listen Lakeland.  Learn about the many wonderful things ahead for this important community organization as they enter into their 57th season.
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🎧 Listen, Lakeland is a collaborative project by Lakeland Vision, the City of Lakeland, and Hall Communications, dedicated to providing an exceptional quality of life for all residents.

The August Listen Lakeland Show features the upcoming Lakeland History and Culture Center which will be located in the heart of Lakeland at the main public Library on Lake Morton. Join host and Lakeland Vision Board Member, Rick Maxey, as he sits down with Gow Fields, Chairman of the Lakeland History & Culture Center and Luann Mims who is the Librarian Supervisor for the Lakeland History and Culture Center. Together they discuss the importance of capturing our city’s common history which has made Lakeland what it is today. The Lakeland History and Culture Center is a dedicated exhibit and research space that shares inclusive stories of Lakeland in harmony with all those who have contributed, and continue to contribute, to its culturally diverse history.
 
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🎧 Listen, Lakeland is a collaborative project by Lakeland Vision, the City of Lakeland, and Hall Communications, dedicated to providing an exceptional quality of life for all residents.
 

The July Listen Lakeland Show features GMF Steel Group and their fully-accredited Structural Steel Ironworker Apprenticeship Program, recognized by the State of Florida Department of Education and nationwide through the Department of Labor.  Join Lakeland Vision Board Member and Host, Amy Wiggins and Sarah Vespa and Sara Taylor from GMF Steel Group as they highlight how this apprenticeship program fits into Lakeland’s Vision for great jobs, continuing education and an outstanding quality of life!
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🎧 Listen, Lakeland is a collaborative project by Lakeland Vision, the City of Lakeland, and Hall Communications, dedicated to providing an exceptional quality of life for all residents.
 

The June Listen Lakeland Show takes a look at the importance of neighborhoods. When Lakeland Vision refreshed the most recent citizen Vision Document, the #1 priority of this community was Strong and Safe Neighborhoods! Join host, Sara R. McCarley and her guests, Tim Mitchell, Executive Director of Parker Street Ministries, and Jonathan Rodriguez, Senior Planner at the City of Lakeland/Neighborhood Outreach, as they chat about community involvement, knowing your neighbors and how the neighborhood associations work in a positive way for our community!
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🎧 Listen, Lakeland is a collaborative project by Lakeland Vision, the City of Lakeland, and Hall Communications, dedicated to providing an exceptional quality of life for all residents.
 

On this month’s Listen Lakeland, join us as we discuss the Squeeze, the downtown circulator, and the future of transit in Lakeland. Join Tom Phillips, Executive Director of The Citrus Connection, and James Phillips, Lakeland Vison Board Member, as they discuss where transit has grown in this beautiful city and how a growing interest in transit is fueling future decisions.
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🎧 Listen, Lakeland is a collaborative project by Lakeland Vision, the City of Lakeland, and Hall Communications, dedicated to providing an exceptional quality of life for all residents.
 

On this month’s Listen Lakeland, join us as we explore one of the wild places in Polk County, Colt Creek State Park, located just 45 minutes from downtown Lakeland. Discover what this park has to offer, get a preview of new features coming to the park and how the park came to be with Park Manager, Scott Duncan and President of the Friends of Colt Creek State Park, Paula Dockery.
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🎧 Listen, Lakeland is a collaborative project by Lakeland Vision, the City of Lakeland, and Hall Communications, dedicated to providing an exceptional quality of life for all residents.
 

Flight to Honor’s mission is to honor our nation’s veterans with an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials dedicated to honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our country. Founded by Col Gary Clark in 2015, the local Flight to Honor will make its seventh flight in April. Join host and Lakeland Vision Board Member, Liz Craven and guests, Col Gary Clark of the Polk County Veteran’s Council and Tabitha Bradford of Cornerstone Hospice, to learn more and hear about how you can share in this moving experience.
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🎧 Listen, Lakeland is a collaborative project by Lakeland Vision, the City of Lakeland, and Hall Communications, dedicated to providing an exceptional quality of life for all residents.
 

Join us for the February Listen Lakeland Show which focuses on the history, mission, as well as the services and programs of InnerAct Alliance!  Lakeland Vision Board Member and Host, Carole Philipson sits down to chat with Angie Ellison who is the Executive Director of InnerAct Alliance.  Angie shares a wealth of information as well as ways the community can serve as InnerAct volunteers and some unique opportunities for retirees who would like to give back.
🌐 Listen now and stay connected with your community! Visit lakelandvision.org for more episodes and to participate in our survey.
🎧 Listen, Lakeland is a collaborative project by Lakeland Vision, the City of Lakeland, and Hall Communications, dedicated to providing an exceptional quality of life for all residents.