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City's Horticulture Department Kicks up the Charm for Lake Wales
Some 300 Florida native plants and 1,052 Florida friendly plants have been planted in select areas by the City of Lake Wales Horticulture Department, and more are on the way, part... — Updated 3/18/2022
Lake Wales Marks Passing of Frank M. Hunt, II, Civic and Business Leader
One of the most significant figures in the long history of Florida's citrus industry, Frank M. Hunt II, passed away Saturday, November 27 at his residence in Lake Wales. He was 93,... — Updated 11/30/2021
Frank M. Hunt, II, 1928-2021
Frank M. Hunt, II of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 2, 1928 in Lake Wales to the late Deeley A. and Louise E. Hunt; he was a... — Updated 11/29/2021
Passion for Math is a 'Plus' for Lander Soccer Player Macy Sinner
If Macy Sinner's life could be a mathematics equation, it might look something like this: Academic Achiever + Soccer Star = Outstanding! At Lander University, the graduating senior... — Updated 5/6/2021
Commissioner Gibson Announces Plans to Run for Mayor in 2022
At the end of his last official meeting April 20, City Commissioner Curtis Gibson announced plans to run for Lake Wales mayor in 2022, saying he is "excited for new adventures."... — Updated 4/29/2021
City Creating Master Plan for Parks, Trails, Open Spaces
City leaders are continuing to cast an eye towards improving the quality of life by approving the creation of a master plan for parks, trails and open spaces in Lake Wales.... — Updated 12/2/2020
Unanimous Commission Names James Slaton as City Manager
Lake Wales City Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday, Oct. 20 to appoint James Slaton as the next city manager. Slaton has been serving as interim city manager since June 2, when... — Updated 10/29/2020
Goldstein Seeking Another 3 Years on City Commission
Al Goldstein didn't realize being a Lake Wales city commissioner would be so time-consuming, but he's eager to sign up for another three years. He was elected without opposition in... — Updated 9/23/2020
Rotary on the Ridge Earns Water Safety Advocacy Award
Rotary on the Ridge has been recognized with a 2019-2020 Water Safety Advocacy Award by the Joshua Collingsworth Memorial Foundation. The regional after hours service club kicked... — Updated 9/3/2020
Alfred "Chip" Thullbery
Alfred Charles (Chip) Thullbery, Jr., 67, of Lake Wales died on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Moffitt Cancer Center, from an aggressive melanoma cancer in his liver and bone marrow.... — Updated 8/13/2020
Committee Appointed to Review Lake Wales City Charter
A blue-ribbon committee of residents will spend the next few months reviewing the Lake Wales charter – the document that details how the city is governed – with an eye towards... — Updated 6/24/2020
City May OK Feasibility Study for Sports and Recreation Complex
Lake Wales city officials are asking commissioners to green light a study to determine the feasibility of building a sports and recreation complex that might attract tournaments... — Updated 5/18/2020
Attorney Cassandra Denmark to Become Circuit Judge in January
As a little girl growing up in Lake Wales Cassandra Denmark set her sights on first becoming an attorney and then a judge. That determination resulted in her current successful law... — Updated 4/29/2020
Gene Schedler, 1934-2020
Eugene H. "Gene" Schedler, 85, of Lake Wales entered into glory with the Lord Monday, March 9, 2020 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. He was born May 30, 1934 in Hamburg, WI... — Updated 3/11/2020
Lake Wales Attorney Cassandra Denmark to Run for Circuit Judge
As the 2020 elections take shape, one race for circuit court has drawn the interest of a prominent civil, family and general law attorney from Lake Wales. Attorney Cassandra L.... — Updated 3/11/2020
City Approves Agreements to Purchase YMCA
Lake Wales City Commissioners Feb. 4 approved lease and operating agreements to pave the way for purchasing the Lake Wales Family YMCA. Commissioners at their Jan. 20 meeting... — Updated 2/5/2020
Back from Iraq, Army Capt. Vacha to Read to Children Jan. 29 at YMCA
U.S. Army Reserve Captain Alexander Vacha will soon be returning to his post as the director of the Winter Haven Airport, but first he has an important engagement to keep with a... — Updated 1/28/2020
City's YMCA Purchase Hits Snag, Causing Further Delay
For the second time this month the city's plans to purchase the Lake Wales Family YMCA hit a roadblock that pushed the whole deal further down the road. Commissioners at their Jan.... — Updated 1/22/2020
City Purchase of YMCA Moving Forward
The sale of the Lake Wales Family YMCA to the City is one step closer to reality. Commissioners approved a loan proposal from CenterState Bank totaling $900,000 at their regular... — Updated 12/18/2019
YMCA Hosts 5K Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot
The Lake Wales Family YMCA will hold its annual 5K Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot leaving from 160 E. Park Ave. downtown. Pre-registration ended Nov. 24. Race day entry fee is $35... — Updated 11/27/2019
City Moving Forward with $55 Million Budget
Lake Wales City Commissioners will hold their second and final public hearing Sept. 24 to adopt a $55 million budget for 2019-20, with a slightly lower property tax rate.... — Updated 9/12/2019
City Officials Express Support for YMCA Purchase
The City of Lake Wales may own a multimillion dollar recreation facility and swimming pool by the end of the year. At a workshop Tuesday, June 25 city commissioners expressed... — Updated 8/1/2019
Commissioners Consider YMCA Purchase Proposal at Recreation Workshop
Lake Wales City Commissioners are holding a recreation workshop Tuesday, June 25 to further discuss plans to purchase the local YMCA and to develop a master plan for Crystal Lake... — Updated 6/24/2019
Mary Neil Hardman Whitmire Chandley, 1931-2019
Mary Neil Hardman Whitmire Chandley, 88, passed peacefully in her sleep on June 9, 2019 at 4 a.m. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Wales, born on January 5, 1931 to Cleo and... — Updated 6/19/2019
City Still Negotiating for YMCA Facility Purchase
While the City of Lake Wales continues negotiations to purchase the local YMCA facility, their current partnership still allows city residents free access to the Y swimming pool.... — Updated 6/12/2019
