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Vision Now Celebrating Heritage: Voices of Lakeland's Hispanic Leaders

Join us in this special episode of Listen Lakeland as we honor Hispanic Heritage Month with inspiring stories from influential Hispanic leaders in Polk County. Host Beatrice Dela Pena engages in heartfelt conversations with local advocates, educators, and community champions: Teresa Martinez, editor-in-chief of ¡Viva Polk! magazine, Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti, President of Polk State College, and Polk County District 4 Commissioner Martha Santiago. Discover how these remarkable individuals are shaping our community, promoting cultural pride, and fostering opportunities for future generations. Tune in to celebrate the rich tapestry of Hispanic heritage that makes Lakeland a vibrant place to live, work, and play!

Related Vision Focus Area and Goals:

  • Activities for a Diverse Community
    Lakeland will offer activities for all community members.

Goals

  • Diversity
    Lakeland will support and celebrate diversity and inclusiveness in leadership, business, and civic engagement throughout the community..

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.

We Heard From You, And We Listened.

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