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City Pledges $1 Million to Grove Manor Replacement, Approves Phasing Change
A long-desired re-do of the aging Grove Manor housing complex north of downtown may be closer to reality if the recent actions of the city commission bear fruit. Commissioners, on... — Updated 12/10/2022
Soto Seeks Grant to Support First Street Reconstruction
Efforts to re-imagine the urban core of Lake Wales as an attractive and shady pedestrian oasis filled with new businesses and restaurants continues to draw the support of both the... — Updated 7/15/2022
Lake Wales Housing Authority, CRA Agree to Continue Cooperative Approach
After expressing concerns about the lack of success achieved by the Lake Wales Housing Authority, the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) changed their tune after a joint meeting... — Updated 3/6/2022
Walesbilt Hotel Proposal Still Alive, Under Deadline to Avoid Suit
A long-awaited proposal to redevelop the prominent former Walesbilt Hotel into a luxury full-service hotel and conference center is still viable, according to representatives of... — Updated 1/26/2022
City Investment in Walesbilt Project Justified
Symbols of Success and Failure Long recognized as the dominant symbol of downtown Lake Wales, the eleven-story Walesbilt Hotel is now among the dominant topics of conversation in... — Updated 1/19/2022
More than 8,000 New Dwellings Planned in Lake Wales
Plans and proposals for new housing developments in Lake Wales have come in waves during 2021 and show no sign of abating. More than 8,300 new dwellings are now "visible" on the... — Updated 10/6/2021
City Pledges $1 Million Toward Grove Manor Redevelopment
The Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency has given its tentative approval to contribute $1 million towards the proposed redevelopment of the Grove Manor housing complex. Offici... — Updated 7/23/2021
Leadership Polk Holds Two-Class Graduation
Polk Vision welcomed 45 program members to accomplished ranks of Leadership Polk Alumni on Friday, May 21, 2021 at the Balmoral Estates. Those with close ties to Lake Wales... — Updated 5/29/2021
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
Mayor Bypasses Commission, Claims Sole Authority to Nominate Charter School Trustee
Despite a recent change to the City Charter requiring more input from city commissioners on appointments, Mayor Eugene Fultz did not involve them and is bringing forth only one... — Updated 4/18/2021
City Agrees to Invest in Public Housing
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was updated by Executive Editor Chevon Baccus after the Sept. 16 CRA meeting. City commissioners agreed to invest $460,000 to help finance a proposed... — Updated 9/23/2020
Commissioners Begin City Budget Talks by Sharing Priorities
Lake Wales City Commissioners Tuesday, May 14 kicked off budget talks for the 2019-20 year by sharing their priorities and opinions with city staff. There was clear consensus that... — Updated 5/15/2019
City May Seek Proposals for 1919 School Building
Downtown revitalization may have a domino effect and breathe new life into the old Lake Wales 1919 school building. City Manager Ken Fields told city commissioners April 16 that... — Updated 4/24/2019
J. Clyde Parlier, 1928-2019
J. Clyde Parlier of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Monday, Feb. 11, 2019 at his residence. Born on June 18, 1928 in Statesville, NC to Elisha Worth "E.W." and Ethel E. (Chappel)... — Updated 2/14/2019
