Communication Builds Our Community
Communication Builds Our Community
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The process of converting barren downtown streets into a shady pedestrian oasis got a financial boost as the City expects to receive a Federal grant. In a presentation to area citizens via an Internet link from Washington DC Tuesday evening, Congressman Darren Soto mentioned that an $800,000 infusion for downtown street rehabilitation had been included in the recent bi-partisan Infrastructure package approved by the US House. The package is now awaiting Senate approval. Soto gave Mayor Eugene Fultz credit for having brought...
A million-dollar second mortgage will fund the renovation of the original 1919 Lake Wales school building into new classroom space under action taken by the Lake Wales Charter School System. The building has been a white elephant and neighborhood eyesore for many years, and the plan brings relief to many. The path to the new loan was cleared Wednesday evening by the Community Redevelopment Agency board, which recorded no opposition to the mortgage being offered by Citizen's...
The Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency took "first steps toward a pretty major transformation of Lake Wales" Wednesday evening, City Manager and CRA Executive Director James Slaton told the five board members after their historic vote to move forward on a major bond issue. "I hope you realize the weight of that." The vote to retain the law firm of Bryant Miller Olive, PA (BMO) to guide the borrowing of up to $18.5 million dollars set in motion the full implementation of...
Lake Wales electric car enthusiasts shared their stories of success with interested visitors at a special car show Saturday at the MarketPlace in Lake Wales. An all-electric Mustang Mach-E seemed to be the hit auto, based upon the reaction of visitors. "The best thing about these cars is that there's nothing to maintain," said one visitor to the show,. "They don't even need an oil change, because they don't use oil, so there's no oil pump, no spark plugs, no fuel filter or inj...
Grace Nicole Ensey of Lake Wales went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, September 23, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born August 5, 2005, in Haines City. Grace had the faith and witnessing of an angel. She loved music, dancing, and singing. She touched so many lives that we may never know. Grace is survived by her parents, Wesley and Stacey Nicole Ensey of Lake Wales; sisters, Correy Cordle of Lake Wales, and Savannah Taylor of Virginia;...
James Hannon of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born March 13, 1934 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to the late Edward and Edna Hannon; he moved to Lake Wales from Lima, Ohio in 1998. James was a retired superintendent for Ford Motor Company. He was a member of the engineer's club, the Bass Masters, and was a former president who organized the Lake Resort Citizens Assisted Patrol of Saddlebag. He was an avid fisherman,...
As a service to area residents and small businesses, LakeWalesNews.net is now offering a free Business Services Directory that will include listings from service-oriented businesses serving area homeowners. “This will be an opportunity for local ‘mom and pop’ businesses to connect with customers who need their services,” said Tom Paulson, spokesperson for LakeWalesNews.net publisher New Day Market Research. Businesses and those seeking services may post their listing by sending their information to editor@...
The Polk County Supervisor of Elections will join in a nationwide effort to register voters on Tuesday, September 28th in celebration of National Voter Registration Day. Registration tables will be available at seven locations around Polk County. New voters will have the opportunity to register to vote, and current voters will be able to update their record if they have moved, or changed their name. October 4th is the deadline to register to vote in Polk County’s November 2nd Municipal Elections in Fort Meade, Lakeland and W...
After several years of operations as a purely city-run facility, the Lake Wales History Museum may soon be under the control of a not-for-profit group once again. The Wednesday City Commission workshop agenda cites a discussion of the transfer, which would include $150,000 in annual funding to aid in running the museum. The group would in turn pay the City $1 a year to lease the facility. "It's going to be a wonderful partnership," said Museum Director Jennifer D'hollander....
Margaret Sarah Crosby of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Sebring. She was born December 19, 1928 in Hialeah, Florida. Margaret was a homemaker and lifelong resident of Lake Wales. She was the coolest, most fabulous 92-year-old there ever was. She was an amazing cook and great biscuit maker. She enjoyed sewing and was a member of the Eastern Star in her earlier years. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Pat Crosby in 2002; daughter, Linda...
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED BY CITY OF LAKE WALES. LakeWalesNews.Net will attempt to update the schedule as details become available. Do you follow a Long and Winding Road? Do you ever need Help? Would you take a ride in a Yellow Submarine? In short, are you a Beatles fan? If so you won't want to miss the free Third Friday show on September 17, when Beatles tribute band Aggie Road opens at 6:00 pm on stage at the Library Park at 290 Cypress Gardens Lane across from the Lake Wales Public Library. Aggie Road will be followed...
Richard Scott “Ricky” Batson of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at his residence. He was born December 16, 1964 in Haines city to Sterling and Mary Batson. Ricky was the owner and operator of RSB Services and was a member of impact church. Ricky poured his heart and soul into his work and did everything to perfection. Welding was his passion and he touched many life’s trough his business. He was an avid fisherman and loved spending time on the water with...
A September 28 reception has been scheduled to give Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce members an opportunity to meet the new head of the organization's economic development efforts. Skip Alford was retained several weeks ago, and was briefly introduced to City Commissioners during a recent meeting. The reception will be the first opportunity for many business leaders to meet Alford. The City of Lake Wales provides significant funding to the Chamber as a "public-private...
Twenty-four young oaks planted this week along South Scenic Highway in Lake Wales mark the first step in the development of a new "pocket neighborhood," being created by noted urban planner Victor Dover and his wife, architect Maricé Chael. The innovative infill project will occupy a long-vacant parcel lying between the Grove Motel and the SR 60 overpass. The development will be built over several years in "micro-phases" beginning with "phase zero," Dover told...
The Lake Wales City Commission voted Wednesday evening to adopt a $68,780 budget based upon the "roll-back" property tax rate. The move continues a slow trend toward lower property taxes in recent years. Property tax receipts are expected to increase by $240,613 due to growth within the city limits. Several other funds are also expected to grow significantly from 2020, including sales and use taxes, which will jump by $355,200 on the back of increased economic activity. Licens...
Sharon Ann Bass of Frostproof passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 26, 1962 in Frostproof. Sharon was a Utilities Billing Manager for the City of Frostproof. She loved spending time with her granddaughter and was an amazing grandmother to her. She enjoyed going to the beach and sitting in the sun and warm weather whenever possible. Sharon loved cats, and her purses and shoes and shopping for more....
Mary Mercades Drainville of Lake Wales passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She was born April 10, 1934 in Valley City, Ohio to the late Leo and Olive Nilges; she moved to Lake Wales from Homestead in 2001. Mary was a retired bookkeeper and was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. In her younger years, she enjoyed bowling with her husband and singing at the county fair. She was a great mom and team mom for her kids. Mary was preceded...
Significant growth within the municipal limits of Lake Wales is driving changes in the city’s annual budget, which will see significant investments in improvements to city facilities while reducing the overall property tax rate. Despite the rate reduction, property tax receipts are expected to increase by $240,613 due to growth within the city limits. Several other funds are also expected to grow significantly from 2020, including sales and use taxes, which will jump by $...
Ron Miller of Davenport passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 at AdventHealth Heart of Florida. He was born March 31, 1963 in New Castle, PA to William and Rose Miller. He came to the local area as a child with his parents. He was the owner and operator of Ron Miller Lawn and enjoyed going to the Hardrock Casino and fishing. He also spent several hours in the evenings with his blue crowned conure, Rocco. Ron was preceded in death by his mother, Rose Miller. Survivors include his daughters, Melissa Rose Burry of Davenport,...
A fatal crash between a light pickup truck and a Freightliner resulted in an afternoon-long blockage of US 27 in Lake Wales Saturday. Edwin McMillan, 62, of Lake Wales was southbound on US 27 at 1:15 pm when his Nissan Frontier collided with the left turning truck driven by Sterling Robles of Fresno, California, who was uninjured. The crash occurred at the intersection of Washington Avenue, which has signalized left-turn lanes. If remained unclear which driver had the...
The largest proposed development in Lake Wales history has taken another step forward. City Commissioners have approved a new zoning designation for over 1,800 acres of vacant land south of Thompson Nursery road and west of U.S. Highway 27 at the request of the Winter Haven Corporation, which has owned the property for decades. The property will now be zoned as Planned Development Mixed Use. Previously, there was no zoning classification on the land. The plan calls for 2,800...
The Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency has agreed to sell a parcel of land at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and B Street on which developers have proposed a mixed-use building that includes both commercial and residential space. After the city issued a request for proposals, two bids were received to develop the vacant tract, currently owned by both the city and CRA. Florida Development Corporation was unanimously approved as the firm to move forward with its...
As a service to area residents and small businesses, LakeWalesNews.net is now offering a free Business Services Directory that will include listings from service-oriented businesses serving area homeowners. “This will be an opportunity for local ‘mom and pop’ businesses to connect with customers who need their services,” said Tom Paulson, spokesperson for LakeWalesNews.net publisher New Day Market Research. Businesses and those seeking services may post their listing by sending their information to editor@...
David Arthur Lester, 70, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, Aug. 27, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born October 1, 1950 in Winter Haven to the late D. Donald and Frances "Frankie" Lester. David took great pride in being a University of Florida graduate. He worked for the State of Florida and later worked at Disney as a resort security manager. He was of strong Catholic faith. He took great joy in making wonderful meals for his family and friends, taking trips with famil...
Judy Ann Smith, 63, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, Aug. 27, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born September 16, 1957 in Harrisburg, IL to the late Betty Ann Jones; she moved to Lake Wales from Haines City in 2017. Judy was a Quality Controller for McLanes Suneast Distribution Center. She loved wild horses, wolves, and all Native American thing. She enjoyed going to theme parks and riding the roller coasters and the ferris wheels with her daughter and...
