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Vision Now The Power of Local Media: Telling Lakeland’s Story

In this month’s episode of Listen Lakeland, host Alex Rich—Board Member for Lakeland Vision & Executive Director and Chief Curator of the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art and Chair of the Art History and Museum Studies Department at Florida Southern College—leads a thoughtful discussion with three pillars of Lakeland’s media scene: Trinity Laurino, Executive Director of LKLDNow, Gary White, Reporter with The Ledger, and RJ Walters, Editor of The Lakelander. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of journalism in the digital age, the enduring value of hyperlocal storytelling, and the collaborative spirit among local outlets that ensures Lakeland’s stories are told with integrity and depth. From the power of explanatory reporting and in-depth features to the role of community response and engagement, this conversation highlights how local media keeps citizens informed, inspired, and connected.

Related Vision Focus Area and Goals:

Activities for a Diverse Community
Lakeland will offer activities for all community members.
    • Communications
      Lakeland will be an interconnected and informed community through community-wide communications.

What We Do

Lakeland Vision collaborates with a broad range of community stakeholders to implement a comprehensive action plan shaped by the community’s own vision of its future.

Our Vision Lakeland – a vibrant community of opportunities for a lifetime.

Strong and Safe Neighborhoods

Lakeland will have neighborhoods where residents enjoy their quality of life.

Jobs for a Vibrant Economy

Lakeland will have jobs for all to support a vibrant economy.

Lifelong Education

Lakeland will have quality educational opportunities for all.

Activities for a Diverse Community

Lakeland will offer activities for all community members.

Strong and Safe Neighborhoods

Lakeland will have neighborhoods where residents enjoy their quality of life.

Jobs for a Vibrant Economy

Lakeland will have jobs for all to support a vibrant economy.

Lifelong Education

Lakeland will have quality educational opportunities for all.

Activities for a Diverse Community

Lakeland will offer activities for all community members.

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