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Monday Morning with the Mayor
Mayor Lake is hosting an informal exchange of ideas and concerns on the Morning of Commission meetings. Get an update on whats going on in the City, hear about improvements and plans. Mayor Lake will also try to answer your questions or help get you to the right person. Depending on the need he may invite one of the Department Directors or the City Manager to join a discussion. Your input will help the City to do a better job…
Find out more »City Commission Meeting
The City Commission generally meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month. However, due to holidays and budget requirements the City Commission may have alternate dates thru-out the year. Please visit the Agendas and Minutes page for more information on the current meeting topics. You can also visit the City Commission page for more information on the purpose and membership of this board.
Find out more »Offices Closed
Thursday and Friday, November 22-23 the City offices and the Lake Alfred Public Library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. SANITATION SCHEDULE: Household garbage: Monday - Wednesday Household junk: Normal Brush/yard debris: Monday - Wednesday Recycling: Friday only (Thursdays route will also be picked up Friday). If you have any questions please call the Public Works Department @ 863-298-5458.
Find out more »Forest Magic Walk at Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve
Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve Presents: Forest Magic A free organized retreat away from the stresses of daily living Sunday, November 25, 2018 at 2:00pm Join our guide, Steve Franklin, for a tranquil stroll along one of the trails in our Preserve. There, you will visit shaded coves where the group can pause to participate in stress reducing mental exercises and enjoy the calming effects of nature poems. The program allows participants an opportunity to consciously immerse themselves in the…
Find out more »Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment meets on the fourth Tuesday of every other month or as needed. Please visit the Agendas and Minutes page for more information on the current meeting topics. You can also visit the Board of Adjustment page for more information on the purpose and membership of this board.
Find out more »Master Gardener Workshop – First Thursday Series
The Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve Free Community Gardening Workshop Hosted by: Polk County Master Gardener's Speaker Bureau The first Thursday of every month @ 10:00 a.m. Come and enjoy Florida Friendly gardening workshops, sponsored by Florida Master Gardeners and University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Workshops are Free! No registration necessary. December 6, 2018 - "Attracting Wildlife" by Master Gardener Sue Grinath.
Find out more »Nature Walk at Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve
Celebrating Preservation at the Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve SUNDAY, December 9, 2018 @ 2:00 P.M. This free tour is led by Steve Franklin, interpretive guide. It includes such topics as: the cultural and natural history of this area, environmental concerns, and entertaining poetry. To sign up for the walk please contact the Lake Alfred Parks and Recreation Department at 863-291-5272 or [email protected]
Find out more »Planning Board
The Planning Board generally meets on the second Tuesday of every other month. Please visit the Agendas and Minutes page for more information on the current meeting topics. You can also visit the Planning Board page for more information on the purpose and membership of this board.
Find out more »Retirement Boards
The General Employees' Retirement Board and the Police and Fire Retirement Board meets on the first Tuesday of every quarter. Please visit the Agendas and Minutes page for more information on the current meeting topics. You can also visit the General Employees' page or the Police and Fire page for more information on the purpose and membership of this board.
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