{"id":75147,"date":"2026-07-31T18:30:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T22:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=75147"},"modified":"2026-07-31T18:30:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T22:30:53","slug":"rep-scott-franklin-hosts-lakeland-senior-fest-on-sept-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2026\/07\/31\/rep-scott-franklin-hosts-lakeland-senior-fest-on-sept-9\/","title":{"rendered":"Rep. Scott Franklin Hosts Lakeland Senior Fest on Sept. 9"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"85726f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"370\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Rep.-Scott-Franklin.webp?resize=370%2C370&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75149 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #85726f; width:252px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Rep.-Scott-Franklin.webp?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Rep.-Scott-Franklin.webp?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Rep.-Scott-Franklin.webp?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Rep.-Scott-Franklin.webp?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Representative Scott Franklin\u2019s office will host a <strong>Senior Fest<\/strong> in Lakeland on <strong>September 9<\/strong>, providing local seniors, caregivers, and families direct access to federal, state, and community resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Overview &amp; Offerings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congressional Senior Fests and Resource Fairs are designed to help constituents navigate government programs and local support services in one location. Attendees can generally expect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Federal Agency Assistance:<\/strong> On-site representatives and congressional staff to assist with casework and questions regarding:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Social Security Administration (SSA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medicare and Medicaid navigation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport and IRS constituent services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Health &amp; Wellness Services:<\/strong> Local healthcare providers offering health screenings, wellness consultations, and preventative care information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community Organizations:<\/strong> Booths hosted by area non-profits, elder care services, legal aid organizations, and local government agencies providing resources tailored to older adults.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Information for Attendees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Admission:<\/strong> Senior Fests hosted by congressional offices are free and open to the public.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Who Should Attend:<\/strong> Seniors, veterans, family members, and caregivers residing in Florida\u2019s 18th Congressional District.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location &amp; Hours:<\/strong> For exact venue details, specific event hours, or for local vendors\/organizations interested in setting up an informational table, constituents are encouraged to contact Rep. Franklin\u2019s district office or visit his official website at <a href=\"https:\/\/franklin.house.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">franklin.house.gov<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Representative Scott Franklin\u2019s office will host a Senior Fest in Lakeland on September 9, providing local seniors, caregivers, and families direct access to federal, state, and community resources. 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