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Lake Wales Chamber of Commerce | Main Street Program
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Facts & Figures. Lake Wales Main Street is a local, private partnership organized in 1987. In the past it was partially funded by the City of Lake Wales. Currently, we rely on memberships, sponsorships, grants and donations. This method offers a move toward downtown revitalization that has been successful in more than one thousand towns and cities throughout the country. Lake Wales Main Street’s Challenges. Lake Wales Main Street Program. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
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The Open Record: April 2009
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This blog is sponsored by the City of Lake Wales, Florida and contains information about local government operations and issues. The Open Record. Is written by City Manager Tony Otte. Tuesday, April 28, 2009. Water Service is Crucial to Attracting New Development. In addition to wells, water towers, and pipes, the key to water service in the future will be the answer to the question, “How much water will the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) allow you to pump? Polk County pro-actively ...
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The Open Record: August 2008
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This blog is sponsored by the City of Lake Wales, Florida and contains information about local government operations and issues. The Open Record. Is written by City Manager Tony Otte. Tuesday, August 26, 2008. Another Day at the Office. Tuesday of last week was a disruptive day for most people. Tropical Storm Fay caused the schools to close, as well as many businesses and government offices. But in a sense, for most city employees it was just “another day at the office.”. Meeting to discuss Youth Recreat...
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The Open Record: May 2009
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This blog is sponsored by the City of Lake Wales, Florida and contains information about local government operations and issues. The Open Record. Is written by City Manager Tony Otte. Tuesday, May 26, 2009. The Lake Wales Fire Department Has Come Far. Our Lake Wales Fire Department has come a long way since it was established in 1916. Let’s review this critically important department and examine a relatively new service, the department’s paramedic program. Our Fire Department operates out of two stations...
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The Open Record: September 2008
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This blog is sponsored by the City of Lake Wales, Florida and contains information about local government operations and issues. The Open Record. Is written by City Manager Tony Otte. Tuesday, September 30, 2008. It is time to get serious about addressing rumors. Let’s define a rumor, shed light on the effect of rumors, and create a method for getting accurate information. They’re transmitted by word of mouth;. More recent research on rumors has also theorized that rumor-mongering is simply an attempt to...
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The Open Record: January 2009
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This blog is sponsored by the City of Lake Wales, Florida and contains information about local government operations and issues. The Open Record. Is written by City Manager Tony Otte. Tuesday, January 27, 2009. A curious statement appeared in a column in the January 14 edition of this newspaper:. Let’s take a look at some measurements and try to determine if “any appreciable forward progress” has been made by the City since election day four years ago. Utility rate reduction for low water users;. A secon...
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The Open Record: October 2008
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This blog is sponsored by the City of Lake Wales, Florida and contains information about local government operations and issues. The Open Record. Is written by City Manager Tony Otte. Tuesday, October 28, 2008. Assorted Items of Interest. This week let’s look at several topics of interest in our town. Trail and Sidewalk Planning. SR 60 East: Lighting and Medians. Park Planning, Trees. The Parks and Community Appearance Board has been busy. The board recently heard a presentation from an arborist rega...
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The Open Record: March 2008
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This blog is sponsored by the City of Lake Wales, Florida and contains information about local government operations and issues. The Open Record. Is written by City Manager Tony Otte. Tuesday, March 25, 2008. Technological Advances in the Police Department. Leading-Edge Technology Already in Use (Year provided). Mobile Data Computers (2002). Tasers project two small probes via insulated wires and transmit an electrical signal. Violent offenders suffer an immediate loss of neuromuscular control for th...
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The Open Record: November 2008
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This blog is sponsored by the City of Lake Wales, Florida and contains information about local government operations and issues. The Open Record. Is written by City Manager Tony Otte. Tuesday, November 25, 2008. Let’s take a look at what commercial projects are now underway, and what we anticipate in the early months of the new year. What projects are now underway. Holiday Inn Express – 82 rooms at Shoppes on the Ridge II, near Home Depot on US 27 North. Lake Wales Hospital – Wings B and C are bein...
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The Open Record: March 2009
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This blog is sponsored by the City of Lake Wales, Florida and contains information about local government operations and issues. The Open Record. Is written by City Manager Tony Otte. Tuesday, March 31, 2009. In the midst of the present economy one may wonder how the downtown areas in small towns like ours are coping. I believe that many people judge the vitality of a town by the condition of the downtown – so the downtown area takes on additional weight as it represents the entire area. By contrast, the...