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Charleys Phillysteak & Wings in Lakeland, Florida, cited for five violations in Polk County
Charleys Phillysteak & Wings, an eatery in Lakeland, Florida, recently encountered challenges during a health inspection. The counter-service chain, known for its Philly-style cheesesteaks and packed fries, underwent a complaint-driven inspection on September 23, 2024, resulting in five violations, including two high-priority issues.
Filed Plans Indicate FL Could Get A New Store Of The "Best" Fast Food Restaurant In The US, Culver's
When I write an occasional article about Culver's on Newsbreak, it seems to generate much interest. Some Floridians seem to have a nostalgic liking for the chain - perhaps because many Floridians come from the Midwest. Floridians living in Polk County, and particularly in Fort Meade, may be interested to know that plans indicate that a Culver's may be coming their way. This may be particularly true because often, readers from Florida's smaller towns comment that although towns like Tampa and Orlando always get new restaurants, the smaller towns sometimes seemingly get passed over.
New TV spot for Amendment 4 features Lakeland woman denied abortion despite abnormality
In a new television ad, a Lakeland couple discuss the wife’s experience of being unable to obtain an abortion last year despite a fetal abnormality that meant her baby had no chance of survival. Deborah Dorbert sits on a couch with her husband, Lee, in the 30-second commercial released Thursday by Floridians Protecting...
Celebrating the Terrace Hotel's 100th Birthday All Month Long
Lakeland’s first high rise is celebrating it’s centenary with a fitting celebration that is a flashback to the Roarin’ 20s. Starting with a community celebration that coincides with First Friday in Downtown Lakeland on Oct. 4, the historic Hilton-owned hotel is unlocking a time capsule that includes a hidden speakeasy (password required!), fun new menus at Terrace Grille and an eclectic mix of opportunities to celebrate the past and embrace the now.
‘Gross’ Damage Adds $89,000 and Extra Month to Simpson Park Pool Repair
Delayed opening: Replacing the liner began a month ago and was supposed to be complete within a month’s time. But unexpected damage will delay the pool’s reopening until mid-November, City Manager Shawn Sherrouse said during an agenda study session. Sherrouse said the PVC coating on stainless-steel panels that...
Building Owner Seeks and Gets Higher Incentives for Downtown Lakeland Restaurant
Businessman Cory Petcoff walked away happy Thursday from a meeting where he was seeking incentives to transform a historic downtown bank building his company owns into a high-end restaurant that he said would be comparable to The Capital Grille in Tampa. He originally asked the Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency for...
Restaurants that fell short of standards
Strawberry Hut, 743 E. Memorial Blvd., Lakeland: On Sept. 20, the restaurant had 10 violations, including two high priority. Among those, the inspector noted 13 rodent droppings, which appeared to be old from cleaning the air handler room. The other was for wiping cloth sanitizer exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
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