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CENTRAL FLORIDA EUROCARS RED, WHITE & KABOOM KICKS OFF INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
As part of the celebration for Independence Day, Central Florida Eurocars and the City of Lakeland will host Red, White & Kaboom on Thursday, July 3, 2008 with live music and a dazzling fireworks display over Lake Mirror as the highlight of the evening.

No Solid Waste or Recycling Pick-Up Friday
There will be no garbage or recycling collection on Friday, July 4th. Friday’s routes will be serviced on Saturday, July 5th. Containers should be placed to the curb after 6pm Friday or before 6am Saturday.

For more information: Solid Waste & Recycling Holiday Schedule

Housing Rehabilitation Assistance
The City of Lakeland Neighborhood Services Division Housing Section is offering housing rehabilitation of single-family, owner-occupied homes within the City limits of Lakeland. Households must be low to moderate-income and must meet program guidelines. An informational workshop will be provided to explain the application process and program guidelines. This public workshop will be held July 14, 2008 at 6:30 pm at the Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Drive. For more information www.lakelandgov.net/commdev/housing/

The Lakeland Downtown Development Authority Wants Your Input!
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The Lakeland Downtown Development Authority is embarking on a Downtown Branding and Marketing campaign. The purpose of this project is to establish Lakeland with a sense of place that will continue to attract and increase our exposure to new businesses, residents and visitors in Downtown Lakeland. We need your help! To get started with our branding, we need you to complete this survey. Please answer these questions and fax (863-683-2783) the completed survey back to us.

Are You Prepared for Storm Season?
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June 1st through November 30th is Florida’s official hurricane season. Now is the time to make sure you are prepared. For further information on hurricane preparedness and flood prevention click the link above.

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PARK CLOSINGS ANNOUNCED
LAKELAND ELECTRIC TO IMPLEMENT FUEL INCREASE
PUBLIC WORKS WILL RECONSTRUCT TWO STORM WATER INLETS ON OPPITZ LANE AND HENDERSON CIRCLE
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FY 2007 Annual Report

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The Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Fiscal Year 2007 Annual Report covers all activities for the period October 1, 2006 to September 30, 2007. The report includes a complete financial statement of the Redevelopment Agency’s assets, liabilities, income and operating expenses, amount of tax increment funds collected and a record of Redevelopment Agency activities for the fiscal year. (Large file 4.07MB)

Annual Cost of Services Comparison
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The City of Lakeland scores very well in a comparative cost for services that measures a typical household’s annual expenditures in the areas of taxes and utility bills. This chart indicates the average home in each of the listed communities and what it cost that household in the areas of property taxes and utilities.

Other Property Tax includes county taxes, school board taxes and other taxes that are assessed each year on a home.Municipal Property Tax includes the ad valorem property tax assessed by each listed City.

Utilities include all applicable utilities such as electric, water, waste-water and garbage collection.

2008 Lakeland Demographic Guide
Find out more information about the City of Lakeland with our new demographic guide. Inside you will find details about Lakeland’s construction & development, education, wages & income, workforce development and much more.
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Who should you contact when you need help?
Check our new City Services Directory organized in alphabetical order by keyword. Click on the letter of the alphabet that corresponds to the first letter in your keyword.
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