The LakelandGov Podcast

Get the highlights of the commission meeting from Monday, April 15 with today’s Meeting Minutes Recap: WATCH MEETING MINUTES Watch the City Commission Meeting Read the Meeting Agenda

There is a new program being unveiled in our community – “Bike Buddies” creates opportunities for youth and law enforcement to build positive relationships through bicycle repair and mentorship. Join Lakeland Vision Board Member, Rick Maxey, and his guests Chief Rick Holland (FL Polytechnic University Police), Captain Steve Horstman (Polk County Sheriff’s Office) and Sergeant Jasper Yzaguirre (Lak...

Get the highlights of the commission meeting from Monday, April 1 with today’s Meeting Minutes Recap: WATCH MEETING MINUTES Watch the City Commission Meeting Watch the Agenda Study Meeting Watch the Utility Committee Meeting Read the Meeting Agenda

Get the highlights of the commission meeting from Monday, March 18 with today’s Meeting Minutes Recap: WATCH MEETING MINUTES Watch the City Commission Meeting Read the Meeting Agenda

Get the highlights of the commission meeting from Monday, March 4 with today’s Meeting Minutes Recap: WATCH MEETING MINUTES Watch the City Commission Meeting Read the Meeting Agenda

Listen in on a conversation between Lakeland Vision Board Member, Amy Wiggins and City of Lakeland Mayor Pro Tem, Stephanie Madden as they talk about the legacy of women leaders in our city. One newer initiative Commissioner Madden is passionately oversees is the City’s Youth Council which helps inject fresh ideas and the perspectives of Lakeland’s youth into local decision-making.  Tune in to lea...

Get the highlights of the commission meeting from Monday, February 19 with today’s Meeting Minutes Recap: WATCH MEETING MINUTES Watch the City Commission Meeting Read the Meeting Agenda

Get the highlights of the commission meeting from Monday, February 5 with today’s Meeting Minutes Recap: WATCH MEETING MINUTES Watch the City Commission Meeting Read the Meeting Agenda

Lakeland Vision just celebrated 25 years of service and has dedicated this month’s Listen Lakeland Show to highlight the organization’s important role in the community. Join Lakeland Vision board members, Sara Roberts McCarley, Carole Philipson and Pat Steed as they reflect upon the numerous changes to our city over the past two and a half decades, how Lakeland Vision utilizes citizen input and id...

Get the highlights of the commission meeting from Tuesday, January 16 with today’s Meeting Minutes Recap: WATCH MEETING MINUTES Watch the City Commission Meeting Read the Meeting Agenda

One of the four focus areas of Lakeland’s Citizen Vision includes Strong and & Safe Neighborhoods and this month’s show is taking a closer look at the ‘Safety’ goal which states, “Lakeland will have effective law enforcement with community-based crime prevention activities to ensure safe schools, neighborhoods, and streets”. Join host Carole Philipson as she chats with Lt. Joe Parker and Progr...

Get the highlights of the commission meeting from Tuesday, January 2 with today’s Meeting Minutes Recap: WATCH MEETING MINUTES Watch the City Commission Meeting Read Today’s Meeting Agenda

Get the highlights of the commission meeting from Monday, December 18 with today’s Meeting Minutes Recap: WATCH MEETING MINUTES Watch the Commission Meeting Watch the Agenda Study Meeting Watch the 42nd Annual Lakeland Christmas Parade Read Today’s Meeting Agenda

Get the highlights of the commission meeting from Monday, December 4 with today’s Meeting Minutes Recap: WATCH MEETING MINUTES Watch the Commission Meeting Read Today’s Meeting Agenda

Have you heard of the term “third places”?  Third places are social surroundings that are separate from the two usual environments of home (1st place) and work (2nd place).  Join host, Amy Wiggins and her guests, Cindy Skop, Owner of the Kitty Cat Lounge and Finley Walker, Owner of Inklings Book Shoppe, as they discuss the importance of these additional locations and how they help to anchor the co...

Get the highlights of the commission meeting from Monday, November 20 with today’s Meeting Minutes Recap: WATCH MEETING MINUTES Watch the Commission Meeting Read Today’s Meeting Agenda

As Lakeland’s newest park celebrates its one year anniversary, Lakeland Vision Board Member, Sara Roberts McCarley checks in with Bonnet Springs Park CEO, Josh Henderson and Vice President of Programing, Kirsten Hein to discuss all the beauty, fun and programing resources the park has provided in its first twelve months. You’ll also learn how an old derelict railyard transformed into an amazing gr...

Get the highlights of the commission meeting from Monday, November 6 with today’s Meeting Minutes Recap: WATCH MEETING MINUTES Watch the Commission Meeting Read Today’s Meeting Agenda

Get the highlights of the commission meeting from Monday, October 16 with today’s Meeting Minutes Recap: WATCH MEETING MINUTES Watch the Commission Meeting Read Today’s Meeting Agenda

Get the highlights of the commission meeting from Monday, October 2 with today’s Meeting Minutes Recap: WATCH MEETING MINUTES Watch the Commission Meeting Read Today’s Meeting Agenda

Interested in what is taking place in the heart of our city? Join Lakeland Vision Board Member, Trinity Laurino as she chats with the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority Executive Director, Julie Townsend, about the role her organization plays in keeping downtown vibrant, accessible and a place that fosters unity among Lakeland’s citizens and visitors! 🌐 Listen now and stay connected with you...

Get the highlights of the commission meeting from Monday, September 18 with today’s Meeting Minutes Recap: WATCH MEETING MINUTES Watch the Commission Meeting Read Today’s Meeting Agenda

Get the highlights of the commission meeting from Tuesday, September 5 with today’s Meeting Minutes Recap: WATCH MEETING MINUTES Watch the Commission Meeting Read Today’s Meeting Agenda

Join Lakeland Vision Board Chair, Carole Philipson as she spends some time getting to know Lakeland’s new Chief of Police, Sam Taylor, who has served in various roles within the Lakeland Police Department for almost 35 years! Learn about some of the changes that have taken place in recent years including body cameras and license plate readers. Chief Taylor also discusses a number of topics that re...

Get just the highlights of the commission meeting from Monday, August 21 with today’s Meeting Minutes Video Recap: WATCH MEETING MINUTES Watch the Commission Meeting Read Today’s Meeting Agenda