Economic OUTLOOK|MATHESON TRI-GAS
Matheson Tri-Gas recently opened their new $40 million air separation plant within the Lakeland City limits. This new facility will become Lakeland Electric’s second biggest power user once the operation is running at full capacity. Built on a 15 acre site that was purchased from the City in 2011 for $750,000, the plant will filter, compress and freeze atmospheric air to cryogenically create liquid oxygen, nitrogen and argon. These products manufactured in Lakeland by Matheson will be distributed to hospitals, health care facilities, food and chemical companies in central Florida. Once production begins, Matheson will purchase 65 million Kilowatt hours of electricity per year from Lakeland Electric and use 100,000 gallons of reused water per day from Lakeland Water Utilities. Matheson choose Lakeland for its central location, pro-business outlook and its long standing reputation for providing cost effective and reliable energy.
Register Your Neighborhood FOR
national night out 2013 NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT:
Swannanoa/GLEN ECHO
Neighborhoods are an integral part of the City. Maintaining and enhancing these neighborhoods are critical to the long-term vitality and success of Lakeland and the quality of life of our residents.The City of Lakeland has identified approximately 100 neighborhoods. Of those, 15 are registered neighborhood associations that make up the Neighborhood Association Coalition (NAC), which works closely with City staff. This month, we spotlight the Swannanoa/Glen Echo Neighborhood. This neighborhood is located west of Joker Merchant Stadium and north of Watson Clinic, off North Florida Avenue. It was organized 18 years ago from a simple vision of some of its residents that started with a bar-be-que. They’ve now been registered with the City of Lakeland for seven years. Its leaders cherish the support and partnership Swannanoa has built with the Community Development Department. A prized possession in the neighborhood is the new and improved Miami Park. It sits between Miami and Oconee Streets, an area that once was a water treatment station. Miami Park has become the gathering place for neighborhood events like the annual Extravaganza and National Night Out. In 2012, the park received new equipment along with a matching grant to do more community improvements and events. The City of Lakeland appreciates the involvement of the residents and we will continue to support their improvement efforts. Organizing a neighborhood association can be very rewarding. If you are interested in becoming a registered neighborhood association, please contact the neighborhood outreach office at 863.834.6011.
The Lakeland Police Department would like to invite you to participate in the 30th Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6, 2013. National Night Out is an annual eventwhere neighborhoods, businesses, churches and law enforcement come together to show solidarity in the ongoing fight against crime and drugs. This event is designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, generate support and participation in local anticrime programs as well as strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships. This is a great opportunity to send a message to criminals letting them know that local neighborhoods are organized and fighting back! Along with the traditional outside lights and front porch vigils, your neighborhood can celebrate National Night Out with a variety of activities such as block parties, cookouts, parades, festivals and visits from local officials and police officers. To ensure that members from the Lakeland Police Department stop by and celebrate with you, register your neighborhood or community group today! It’s free to participate and the benefits your community will derive from participating in this event could extend well beyond this one night. Applications are available online at www. lakelandgov. net/lpd. For full details, contact Cindy Sharp at 863.834.2973 | cynthia.sharp@lakelandgov.net.
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