🌱 Why did Lake Wales leaders kill a 1,100-home golf course plan?

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• Why did Lake Wales leaders kill a 1,100-home golf course plan?

Also on today's calendar: Santa Claus's Workshop at The Emerson and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 71 and low of 45 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 71, low: 51.
• Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lake Wales rejects annexation push for golf course redevelopment sites (growthspotter.com) — Lake Wales city commissioners have unanimously rejected annexing the Lake Wales Country Club and neighboring Oakwood golf course land for a 1,097-home redevelopment, after strong opposition from residents and city departments. The decision halts the current plan, citing code conflicts and concerns over the club’s deteriorating condition, and pushes the owners to pursue redevelopment instead through Polk County or a potential sale to a preservation-minded buyer.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Wales

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Santa's Workshop at The Emerson
  The Emerson, 244 E Park Ave Suite 101, Lake Wales
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Needlework Arts Group - 9:30 AM
  Lake Wales, FL Calendar Lake Wales, FL 33853
  9:30 am
• Chatty Crafters: Fiber Arts Club - 1 PM
  Lake Wales, FL Calendar Lake Wales, FL 33853
  1:00 pm
• Lake Wales Live: Make it Magical Holiday Jazz Concert.
  Market Plaza , Lake Wales, FL 33853, USA
  5:00 pm
• Lake Wales Main Street Make it Magical
  Lake Wales, FL Calendar , 20 N. Market Place , Lake Wales
  5:00 pm
• Santa Claus's Workshop at The Emerson
  The Emerson , 244 E Park Ave Suite 101 , Lake Wales
  5:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Winter Fairy Fest at Bok Tower Gardens featuring the Nutcracker at the Singing Tower
  Bok Tower Gardens Lake Wales, FL 33853
  8:00 am
• Downtown Farmers Market
  Lake Wales, FL Calendar , 20 N Market Street , Lake Wales
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Lego Day
  Lake Wales, FL Calendar Lake Wales, FL 33853
  9:00 am
• Morning Book Club - 11 AM
  Lake Wales, FL Calendar Lake Wales, FL 33853
  11:00 am
• Teen White Elephant - Ages 13 - 18
  Lake Wales, FL Calendar Lake Wales, FL 33853
  4:30 pm
• UV Resin Tutorial - 5 PM
  Lake Wales, FL Calendar Lake Wales, FL 33853
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Anyone looking for their German Shepherd?
  It's roaming around on Tartan loop in the Highland Pointe community. (Nextdoor Highland Pointe)
• I'm 43 years old and know almost no one here.
  I just need a friend. I've been going through some things lately, and I would be very grateful if someone would be willing to listen to my feelings… (Nextdoor Lake Ashton)

• Florida Polytechnic University posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty - Business, Economics, and Logistics & Supply Chain Management in Lake Wales. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Lake Wales. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Wales here.

🗞 Nearby News

Winter Haven

• Winter Haven Public Safety Seeking Winter Haven Residentsto Participate in 2026 Winter Haven Public Safety Leadership Council (winterhavendaily.com)
• Winter Haven residents fume over zoning change on Thompson Nursery Road (theledger.com)
• Winter Haven advances $10.2M downtown garage purchase amid controversy (theledger.com)

Haines City

• Welcome, World Travelers! More Muppet Experiences Coming to Disney Parks and Cruises (dailyridge.com)

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