{"id":78105,"date":"2026-09-03T22:02:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T02:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=78105"},"modified":"2026-09-03T22:10:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T02:10:27","slug":"rep-scott-franklin-hosts-senior-fest-2026-in-lakeland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2026\/09\/03\/rep-scott-franklin-hosts-senior-fest-2026-in-lakeland\/","title":{"rendered":"Rep. Scott Franklin Hosts Senior Fest 2026 in Lakeland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congressman Scott Franklin is hosting <strong>Senior Fest 2026<\/strong>, a community event designed to connect older adults, caregivers, and local families with essential aging services and assistance.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"66717b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"447\" height=\"447\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 447px) 100vw, 447px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/images-4.webp?fit=447%2C447&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78106 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #66717b; width:323px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/images-4.webp 447w, https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/images-4-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/images-4-150x150.webp 150w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Event Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Date &amp; Time:<\/strong> Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> First Presbyterian Church (Loudon Hall), 175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, FL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission &amp; Parking:<\/strong> Free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Featured Resources &amp; Exhibitors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fair brings together <strong>63 local exhibitors<\/strong> representing organizations and service providers across the community.<sup><\/sup> Attendees can direct questions to experts and explore assistance regarding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Healthcare &amp; Wellness:<\/strong> Health screenings, local senior care options, and medical support services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits &amp; Programs:<\/strong> Guidance on navigating Medicare, Social Security, and Veterans Affairs (VA) resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community Services:<\/strong> Local housing options, civic resources, and caregiver support networks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initiative aims to provide a centralized location for seniors and their families to easily access guidance, overcome administrative barriers, and connect with local support networks.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congressman Scott Franklin is hosting Senior Fest 2026, a community event designed to connect older adults, caregivers, and local families with essential aging services and assistance. 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