City of Lake City
City moves forward with rebranding
Jul 18, 2018
The Lake City City Council has taken a step toward adopting a new brand developed by Maly Marketing for the Lake City Economic Development Authority (EDA).
At its July 9 meeting, the council voted to approve a scope-of-work agreement with Maly Marketing to develop designs based on Maly Marketing’s...
Candidate forum announced ahead of city council primary
Jul 18, 2018
With eight candidates vying for three Lake City City Council seats and a primary election on Aug. 14 to narrow the field to six, Destination Lake City (DLC) has decided to hold a candidate forum at City Hall on Aug. 2.
“DLC was concerned that there wasn’t much information out there on the...
Letter: Plant’s 150-year history here made possible through collaboration
Jul 18, 2018
To the editor:
Recently, the employees of Federal Mogul Lake City celebrated the 150th anniversary of the founding of the business in our city. This is amazing when you consider that the average life of a manufacturing business in the U.S. is just 20 years. To try to put into context the enormity...
City, VFW renovate Gold Star Mothers Park
Jul 12, 2018
A $9,200 renovation of Gold Star Mothers Park is now complete. Located at the corner of Park Street and Lakeshore Drive in Lake City, the park is named for the mothers of members of the United States armed forces who were killed in action and dedicated to armed forces veterans. Monuments in the...
City considers utility change for rental properties
Jul 12, 2018
The Lake City Utility Board and City Council will meet July 18 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall to discuss a proposed change to city ordinance that would require utility accounts to be in the name of property owners.
Utility accounts for rental properties in Lake City are commonly in the names of tenants...
National Night Out is Aug. 7
Jul 3, 2018
The 35th annual National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 7.
National Night Out is a partnership between police and the community to organize block parties and other events designed to strengthen relationships in the neighborhoods, raise crime prevention awareness, and continue...
Letter: Flags of Valor is yet another example of an exceptional community
Jun 27, 2018
To the Editor:
Hey Lake City, I’ve been meaning to write since I moved here last fall, but what I saw here June 20 blew me away and I had to write.
I rounded the corner of N. Lakeshore Drive and N. Park Street and was overwhelmed by the beauty of flags up and down the lakeshore as far as the eye...
Club re-plants plants in revamped park
Jun 20, 2018
Members of Bittersweet Garden Club of Lake City are shown after completing the replanting of the flowers and plants which honor all Gold Star Mothers and Veterans. The design of this new Memorial Park was carried out by Lake City’s Public Works Department by removing the shrubbery and the Gold...
Open house planned for retiring marina head
Jun 14, 2018
The Lake City Yacht Club and the Lake City Marina Board are hosting an open house for Lake City Marina Administrator Mark Lutjen on Saturday, June 16 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the yacht club clubhouse in the marina building.
Lutjen is retiring at the end of June.
At the June 11 City Council meeting...
City heads for primary
Jun 14, 2018
Eight candidates filed for three seats on the Lake City City Council.
Because there are more than six people seeking the at large seats on the council, a primary election will be held Aug. 14 to narrow the field to six. The general election will be Nov. 6.
The council will have at least one new...
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