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FMU Chorale to Perform at National Championship Game

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Harvey WaldenCommunity Member
5 days ago

he Florida Memorial University Chorale will perform “America the Beautiful” as part of the pregame ceremonies for the 2026 National Football Championship Game. The performance is scheduled for approximately 7:30 p.m. ET, live at Hard Rock Stadium before an audience of more than 65,000 fans, with millions more expected to watch as it airs live on ESPN. The National Championship Game consistently ranks among ESPN’s highest-rated broadcasts each year.

he Florida Memorial University Chorale will perform “America the Beautiful” as part of the pregame ceremonies for the 2026 National Football Championship Game. The performance is scheduled for approximately 7:30 p.m. ET, live at Hard Rock Stadium before an audience of more than 65,000 fans, with millions more expected to watch as it airs live on ESPN. The National Championship Game consistently ranks among ESPN’s highest-rated broadcasts each year. As the nation gathers on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday to celebrate unity and excellence, Florida Memorial University is deeply honored to share its proud legacy of faith, scholarship, and service on this grand national stage. Tune in Monday night, (1/19/26) 7:30PM, EST

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Stay Informed: Access Lake Wales City Meeting Agendas and Minutes

3 days ago

"Welcome to the City of Lake Wales Agenda and Minutes page. Here you will find agendas and minutes for City Commission, Planning & Zoning, and other city meetings."

Lake Wales City Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes Available Online

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Lake Wales to Hold Public Hearing on Chicken Ordinance

3 days ago

"NOTICE OF CITY OF LAKE WALES INTENT TO ENACT ORDINANCE 2024-30 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lake Wales, Florida, intends to enact Ordinance 2024-30, which amends the City’s Land Development Regulations (LDRs) to revise Section 4.02.03, Accessory Uses. The proposed ordinance relates to the keeping of chickens and fowl as an accessory use in residential zoning districts. A public hearing on Ordinance 2024-30 will be held before the City Commission on June 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers, City Administration Building, 201 West Central Avenue, Lake Wales, Florida, 33853. All interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. The proposed ordinance may be inspected by the public at the City Clerk’s Office in the City Administration Building, 201 West Central Avenue, Lake Wales, Florida, 33853, during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The proposed ordinance is also available on the City’s website at www.cityoflakewales.com. All persons are advised that, if they decide to appeal any decision made at the above-stated hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the City Clerk’s Office no later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding at (863) 677-3775."

Church on the Move to Host Annual Golf Tournament at Eagle Landing

1 week ago

"Church on the Move Annual Golf Tournament Saturday, September 14th · Eagle Landing Golf Course Get ready to tee off for a cause! Join us for our annual golf tournament on September 14th at Eagle Landing Golf course. Check in opens at 7:00 AM and tee off is at 8:30 AM. The cost is $75 per golfer."

Lake Wales to Hold Public Hearing on Wireless Communication Ordinance

1 week ago

"NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of Lake Wales, Florida, will hold a public hearing to consider the enactment of Ordinance 2024-23, an ordinance of the City of Lake Wales, Florida, amending Chapter 15, Land Development Regulations, Article 10, Wireless Communication Facilities, Sections 15.10.010, Purpose and Intent; 15.10.020, Definitions; 15.10.030, Applicability; 15.10.040, General Standards; 15.10.050, Application Requirements; 15.10.060, Specific Application Standards; 15.10.070, Review Standards; 15.10.080, Abandonment and Removal; 15.10.090, Permit Fees; and providing for severability, providing for conflict, and providing for an effective date. Said public hearing will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the City Commission Room, City Administration Building, 201 W Central Avenue, Lake Wales, Florida."

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