It’s Friday…

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Dance MF’ers!

LakelandLocal.com – Stuff Billy Likes: The Hold Steady Comes “Home” to Ybor

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Billy Townsend - LakelandLocal.com If you think I’ve been too mean today, (It’s never wise to turn me loose with a computer and day off) come on over to Metro I4 and read as ...

Python hitches a ride

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While Hobe Sound’s attention may have turned to the expected visit of South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, another visitor to the city was definitely unwelcome. Bob Zagorski — who said he’s seen rattlesnakes, coral snakes ...

National Hockey League needs to better pace the post/off-season

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Crist and SB 2080: Making it easier to destroy Florida’s wetlands

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Crists signs a bill that silences the public and makes wetlands and water permits easier to get.

Wanna attend the Michael Jackson memorial? Here’s how to get free tickets

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Details of next Tuesday's public memorial for Michael Jackson in Los Angeles have finally been released by the owners of Staples Center. Here's the scoop: 17,500 free tickets will be available to the general public. ...

LakelandLocal.com – Help Emerge Lakeland Pack the Bar July 21

Published at 12:57 pm
Lorrie Delk Walker - LakelandLocal.com This just in from the Emerge Lakeland Marketing Committee: Emerge Lakeland will host its annual “Pack the Bar” event July 21 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This year’s event will be held at ...

Happy Anniversary, Moms on the Go!

Published at 12:31 pm
 Tuesday marked the third anniversary of my moms group, Moms on the Go.   Having been involved in two moms groups in my old neighborhood, I understood the benefits a moms group offers to survive life as ...

Concert review: Boz Scaggs @ Ruth Eckerd Hall, Thurs., July 2

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The veteran pop-R&B singer acquitted himself beautifully last night at Ruth Eckerd Hall.

My “other dad”

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What makes a father? ...

Just in time for July Fourth: My fave summer TV shows so far

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As the pungent aroma of hotdogs and fireworks fades from your memory, I’m willing to allow that the last thing on your mind this Independence Day weekend might be watching television. Which is too bad. ...

City Bike Tampa Grand Opening Images

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Check out these pics from the July 2nd Grand Opening celebration at City Bike Tampa. It’s been a crazy couple of months and our efforts are finally starting to pay off. Thank you for all of your ...

Hello from the UK . . .

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So, we’re here and we’ve been here going on 2 1/2 weeks now and having a fab time!  We arrived with no problems . . . well, not too many anyway!  I left with a mild ...

Sean Chambers celebrates new album at Skipper’s

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To celebrate his new album, Sean Chambers plays with Soul2Earth at 8 tonight (July 3) at Skipper’s Smokehouse, 910 Skipper Road. $8. Must be 21 or accompanied by parent. Call 1-800-594-8499. *

Happy Fourth of July!

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It’s Not About The Money

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People are losing jobs. Pricing is undercut. Houses are not selling and in foreclosure. Companies are going bankrupt. I get that times are tough. Heck, I lost my own job. But I absolutely refuse to ...

Mankind’s Greatest Hour

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Note: This post was originally published on the Fourth of July last year.Today, as we fire up our grills and crack open our beers, let us remember why this holiday exists: to commemorate the ...

Book Review: George: The Poor Little Rich Boy Who Built the Yankee Empire

Published at 7:59 am
Scott Farrell reviews the funny, revealing new bio of George Steinbrenner by St. Petersburg's Peter Golenbock, author of such inside-baseball classics as "The Bronx Zoo."

LakelandLocal.com – Lakeridge Police Department

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Chuck Welch - LakelandLocal.com Remembering the principal filming of “Endure.”...

Links I Love Friday*

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The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain: “The Orchestra was formed in 1985 as a bit of fun….” Great fun! Here’s a video of The Orchestra playing ...