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CarBQ 2008

Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - By Gate Arty

Craving BBQ? Well you are in luck! The Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2nd Annual CarBQ on Friday, November 21st! Food will be courtesy of Fred's Southern Kitchen & the Rib Crib. The meal will include: pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, corn on the cob, pickle, & cookies. All this for just $10! Preorder & then drive thru the curbside pickup at Tigertown. However, if you order for the entire office (at least 25 meals) your meals will be delivered for FREE! What a great way to show your appreciation to your employees. For more information, or to place an order contact 863 688 8551, ext. # 302.

Enjoy!

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Keller Williams Realty merger with Coldwell Banker

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - By Gate Arty

Keller Williams Realty has acquired Coldwell Banker - Plantation Realty. The Plantation office in North Lakeland adds 15 agents to the Lakeland-based Keller Williams roster. There are already well over 245 Keller Williams agents in Lakeland & Winter Haven. The Plantation office will continue to stay open giving Keller Williams Realty a long-awaited presence in North Lakeland. The purchase of Plantation marks the fifth such deal this year. Other partnerships include: First Heritage Realty, Garden Grove Realty, Imperial Lakes Realty, & NAI Realvest.

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Exclusive Tour of Lofts on the Park

Thursday, November 06, 2008 - By Gate Arty

In conjunction with the festivities of First Friday, the Group at Keller Williams Realty will be hosting an Open House tour of The Lofts on the Park. Local residents know that this great building is located on Kentucky Avenue adjacent to Munn Park & Lake Mirror. With the resounding turnout last month, there were requests made for an additional Open House tour. Friday November 7 beginning at 5:30 pm is your opportunity if you have always wanted to see the Lofts! Your hosts will be:

Cathy Oliver - 863 286 6732

Christy Gallant - 863 680 9988

Gate Arty - 863 529 3222

Here is a map to the location: MAP

See you there!

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Veteran's Day Parade 2008

Wednesday, November 05, 2008 - By Gate Arty

This Saturday (November 8th), following the festivities of First Friday, Downtown Lakeland will have its annual Veteran's Day Parade. The parade will start at 11 a.m. on Lake Beulah Drive at Vetrans Park which is also adjacent to The Lakeland Center. It will conclude at Munn Park.  There will be additonal ceremonies at Munn Park after the conclusion of the parade. Most notably there will be a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall located in Washington D.C. The "Quilt of Tears" will also be on display.

There will be more fun at Munn Park where you can expect to find Jump houses & other activities.The event would not be complete however without food! Along with all the great restaurants in Downtown Lakeland, you will also be able to sample BBQ offered up by AMVETS.

Hope to see you there!

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Puerto Rico Discovery Day

Tuesday, November 04, 2008 - By Gate Arty

Sponsored by the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce, Puerto Rico Discovery Day will be held Saturday November 22nd from 11 am to 6 pm in conjunction with the regular Farmers Curb Market in Downtown Lakeland. Some of the featured events include: salsa dance competition, dominos tournaments, & specialty vendors. See you there!

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