{"id":35560,"date":"2023-09-07T00:53:44","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T04:53:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=35560"},"modified":"2023-09-07T00:53:48","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T04:53:48","slug":"game-on-exciting-news-from-the-city-of-lakeland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2023\/09\/07\/game-on-exciting-news-from-the-city-of-lakeland\/","title":{"rendered":"Game On: Exciting News from the City of Lakeland!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"?\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t2f\/1\/16\/1f3ae.png\"> We are thrilled to announce the sponsorship of the MidFlorida Esports Center, located at the Coleman-Bush Building, set to open its doors in January 2024. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"?\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tf8\/1\/16\/1f3e2.png\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"540\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/375201533_704395225050533_1068980301498751250_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/375201533_704395225050533_1068980301498751250_n.jpg 810w, https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/375201533_704395225050533_1068980301498751250_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/375201533_704395225050533_1068980301498751250_n-768x512.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"?\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/te0\/1\/16\/1f31f.png\"> Led by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LakelandParkRec?__cft__[0]=AZWen_rxIEkbiPy66sctksJcdBUdaMDh_kpkf0KT8sDXz_LJrylA49loTn39x-FZHk1vENA0ytgcirq5U5W3SeWSnMSJqwhVoXEQBqfka1R8fYLJ5sWHpWYQ-svlwRas6myyGxELXZKjpYY9NMGfTuRO1_AxWIwh3t1F8EBExYyYECJC51Uc6Rk6bTHH7CsAm7I&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">City of Lakeland Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Department<\/a>, this cutting-edge Esports Center will provide a number of STEM-focused activities, offering educational opportunities for the talented children participating in the programming. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"?\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tc6\/1\/16\/1f680.png\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"?\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t3c\/1\/16\/1f4a1.png\"><a><\/a>At the City of Lakeland, we are committed to nurturing innovation and supporting our community&#8217;s youth. The MidFlorida Esports Center aligns perfectly with our vision for a brighter future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"?\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t80\/1\/16\/1f64f.png\"> A special thank you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MIDFLORIDA?__cft__[0]=AZWen_rxIEkbiPy66sctksJcdBUdaMDh_kpkf0KT8sDXz_LJrylA49loTn39x-FZHk1vENA0ytgcirq5U5W3SeWSnMSJqwhVoXEQBqfka1R8fYLJ5sWHpWYQ-svlwRas6myyGxELXZKjpYY9NMGfTuRO1_AxWIwh3t1F8EBExYyYECJC51Uc6Rk6bTHH7CsAm7I&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">MIDFLORIDA Credit Union<\/a> for their generous support in helping us make an impact on the youth in the community. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting journey! <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"?\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tfe\/1\/16\/1f44f.png\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(Featured in this photo from Left to Right: Lakeland City Manager Shawn Sherrouse, Asst. Supt. of Recreation Kimberly Stopiak, Senior Recreation Supervisor Brenda Tillman, Senior Vice President &#8211; Facilities Management, MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Chris Robertson, Chief Financial Officer at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Zelda Abram, Mayor Bill Mutz, Superintendent of Recreation Michael Marotz, Recreation Leader David Collinsworth, \u202aAsst. Supt. of Recreation John Williams II, \u202aParks, Recreation, &amp; Cultural Arts Director Bob Donahay)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are thrilled to announce the sponsorship of the MidFlorida Esports Center, located at the Coleman-Bush Building, set to open its doors in January 2024. 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