Lover’s Oak Farewell Gathering
By Julie Townsend, LMNA President UPDATE: The city has no plans to remove the tree at this time. We will update the community of things change. We are sad to see that the city must remove this amazing 300+ year old oak tree at the corner of Success Ave and Lake Morton Drive. But, it is clear from the very detailed report that the tree won’t last. As much as we love the tree, it is not...
Read MoreTree at Success & Lake Morton to be Removed
The city of Lakeland asked the Lake Morton Neighborhood Association to inform the residents of Lake Morton that the tree at the corner of Lake Morton Drive and Success Ave will be removed. Below are a two key passages of the very long assessment from E Sciences, Inc. hired by the city to assess the tree. During our assessment, it appeared that the tree was heathy with some areas of dieback and...
Read MoreNational Night Out Event – Tuesday, August 1st
National Night Out Bring your kids and your dog for a Family Fun Night- ALL ABOUT DOGS Tuesday, August 1st 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Success House, 1001 Success Avenue This year our National Night Out will be family oriented, focusing on dogs. Along with a demonstration by the Police K-9 Unit, a dog training demonstration, and a visit from our sponsor, Truly Nolen’s, Mouselimo, we will feature...
Read MoreSouth Florida Avenue Study
Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council and Florida Department of Transportation will hold a public meting on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Polk Museum of Art beginning at 6pm with an Open House and the presentation at 6:30pm. See the flyer linked below for the details. The Plan offers suggestions and recommendations to improve mobility, safety, quality of life, and economic vitality along...
Read MoreSwanna Ride? Check Out Swan City Cycles
Zagster and the City of Lakeland have partnered to bring Swan City Cycles — a public bike sharing program. Swan City Cycles invites Lake Morton residents to start using the bikes so we are offering a FREE pass for your first bike share experience. Use promo code: SWANCITY when you register as a day pass user and start peddling today! The Lakeland program includes 35 cruiser bikes that are...
Read MoreMarch, April, May Meeting Recap
As often as I can, I will summarize the neighborhood meetings for those of you who missed it. But here’s the catch-I am not going to do a great job. Why you ask? Simple. I want you to attend the meetings, of course! But seriously, I know many of you have unavoidable conflicts. Tuesday nights are hard. I hope this summary finds you well and helps keep you connected to the neighborhood. Be sure to...
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