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What is Lakeland's 'missing middle'? City looks at housing options that are more affordable
More than 450 income-restricted affordable housing units have been built in Lakeland in the past five years. Yet city residents still face a housing crunch. Teresa Maio, Lakeland's assistant director of community development, told commissioners during their strategic planning session on Monday that they need to start thinking differently, looking at both old and new solutions to making housing affordable.
Lakeland developer moves ahead with Massachusetts Avenue plans despite ongoing litigation
A Lakeland developer is pushing forward with an ambitious plan to develop North Massachusetts Avenue in a way that would change the city's skyline and atmosphere. Gregory Fancelli, 47, is designing a multi-story, mixed-use development at 313 N. Massachusetts Ave. that pays homage to the city's former Hotel Thelma. "I've...
Polk County home listings asked for less money in April: See the current median price here
The median home in Polk County listed for $349,000 in April, down 0.3% from the previous month's $349,950, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to April 2023, the median home list price decreased 0.1% from $349,500. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Polk County, not houses...
Historic Emory Bryant Home on Lake Wire, once slated for demolition, will now be restored
Lakeland developer Gregory Fancelli has ended a local debate over what should qualify as historic by purchasing a 1925 Lake Wire home slated for demolition. At the end of April, Fancelli purchased 401 W. Peachtree St., a two-story, single-family home known as the Emory Bryant House that overlooks Lake Wire. The sale...
Historic Preservationist Purchases Brick Home on Lake Wire That Was Slated for Demolition
Gregory Fancelli, 47, pulled open the doors to the kitchen of the old Zohra’s restaurant overlooking Lake Wire and found stainless steel equipment, a few pieces of errant china and an old wine menu. All of it now belongs to him. Fancelli, a devout historic preservationist, bought the property...
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