The LakelandGov Podcast

Education In the Community | Listen Lakeland - November 2022

The November edition of the Listen Lakeland Show is focused on education in our community and the role of Polk County School Board’s Community Liaison Directors.  Host Dr. Sallie Stone digs into the importance of these positions and how the schools, students, administration and community as a whole benefit with the involvement of the liaisons. Guests, Kylia Carswell and Reba Coil discuss some of the opportunities, challenges and ways the community, businesses, non-profits and faith-based organizations can support Lakeland area schools through mentoring, internships and job training programs.  Join Dr. Sallie, Kylia and Reba for this inspiring education conversation!

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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.

Active, Healthy, and Engaged Seniors | Listen Lakeland - October 2022

Did you know that Lakeland is designated as an Age Friendly Community?  Join us for the October Listen Lakeland Show where host, Carole Philipson, connects with Age Friendly Lakeland representatives, Liz Craven and Allie Bates, to learn how this initiative helps to maximize opportunities for seniors to be active, healthy and engaged with their neighbors by connecting them with resources, each other and their 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.

The Lakeland Symphony Orchestra | Listen Lakeland - September 2022

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 57^th 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.

Lakeland History and Culture Center | Listen Lakeland - August 2022

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.

 

Listen Lakeland - July 2022

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.

 

Listen Lakeland - June 2022

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.

 

Listen Lakeland - May 2022

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.

🌐 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.

 

Listen Lakeland - April 2022

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.

 

Listen Lakeland - March 2022

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.

 

Listen Lakeland - February 2022

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.