LoveLakeland

03/06/2023

LoveLakeland is a non-profit organization dedicated to highlighting the energetic contributors in our community and taking action to improve our city and continue to encourage innovative thinking.

Today, with the help of our sponsor Shawn McDonough from S&D Real Estate Services, we celebrated our March CityMaker, Teresa O'Brien, who founded Helpher in January of 2020 - RIGHT before the pandemic shut down the world. But that didn't stop her from working every day to build a business that would help women find a place for themselves, no matter their background, or experience.

Please join us in celebrating this tremendous human who brings her passionate intention to everything she does, with her bright, smiling face and a desire to help not just women, but our entire city!

We're grateful to Mayor Bill Mutz and the City of Lakeland, FL - Government and the City Commission for their support of our CityMaker program so that we can continue to honor the legacy started by Howard and Linda Wiggs in 2017.

Read more about her story, here: https://lovelakeland.com/march-2023-citymaker-teresa-obrien/

10/04/2022

We welcomed this critter in our yard just before Hurricane Ian. South Lakeland still has interesting wildlife in the middle of town. Share your pictures.

05/20/2022

Lakeland, who inspires you?

We're looking for the next Lakeland CityMaker and want YOU to nominate someone that truly exemplifies what being a Lakelander is all about!

What is a Lakeland CityMaker? It's someone who goes above and beyond for their community, fellow person and this town that we call home.

Nominate the next Lakeland CityMaker today at LoveLakeland.com/Nominate

04/29/2022

Thank you, Peter, for being a city maker

A LoveLakeland CityMaker is someone who inspires others to love Lakeland, and April’s honoree has been announced: Meet Peter Golotko, President of CPS Investment Advisors and a champion of efforts to improve local healthcare, education, and housing. 👏 https://bit.ly/3K48Jv5

04/18/2022

A Lakeland CityMaker is someone who inspires others to .

Today, we're honored to announce our April 2022 Lakeland CityMaker, Peter Golotko!

Peter is the president of CPS Investment Advisors and Chairman of Peace River Center.

From championing efforts to improve local healthcare, education, and housing, he's making our town a better place for everyone. Read his story here: https://lovelakeland.com/april-2022-citymaker-peter-golotko/

Photo Credit: 📷 City of Lakeland, FL - Government

09/01/2021

Peter Kageyama's influence on Love Lakeland is looking pretty tangible this week as our community member, Matt brought in the art piece from Peter's visit to Lakeland back in 2013! WOW! Keep checking our feed for a surprise appearance from Peter himself!

06/19/2021

A day to CELEBRATE, a day to REFLECT, a day to CHALLENGE ourselves to make the World a more place with EVERY day ahead!

06/09/2021

Tia and Eddie Crockett are Lakelanders with heart and soul! They are encouraging the leaders and business owners of our community to live authentically. We are so proud that Chrissanne, one of our founders had the chance to speak with them on the Elevate Polk Podcast. Give it a listen!

Hello, Polk County!

On this episode of Elevate Polk, Chrissanne and Nate sit across the podcast table from a power couple named Eddie and Tia Crockett who run Authentic You Empowerment! They aim to reach people where they are and encourage them to not be anyone else. They all dive into the beginnings of their entrepreneurial journey filled with fear, doubt, and the pressure they put on themselves to be successful. Check out Authentic You Empowerment right here on Facebook for business resources and life advice!

Listen to the raw discussion below. It left the entire studio feeling lifted and ready to take on the world! https://elevatepolk.com/episodes/the-power-of-authenticity

05/17/2021

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