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Lakeland Vision reports midterm progress, highlights Bike Buddies, age‑friendly push and education efforts
Summary
Lakeland Vision updated the City Commission on midpoint progress toward its 2020 citizen vision, noting community programs such as Bike Buddies, an age‑friendly business certification with the Lakeland Chamber, education/workforce initiatives and an ongoing assessment of 37 community goals.
Lakeland Vision told the City Commission on Tuesday that it has reached the midpoint of implementing its 2020 citizen vision and is focusing on program replication, aging‑friendly initiatives and workforce connections.
The nonprofit’s executive director, Laura Rodriguez, told commissioners that Lakeland Vision has delivered three generations of a citizen‑driven plan since 1998 and rolled out 37 community‑defined goals in 2020. She outlined committee work across four focus areas: strong and safe neighborhoods; lifelong education; jobs for a vibrant economy; and activities for a diverse community.
"Bike Buddies creates opportunities for youth and law enforcement to build positive relationships through bicycle repair and mentorship," Rodriguez said. She said more than 100 children have participated so far and that Lakeland Vision has produced an agency…
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