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Third Annual Black Diamond Ball Will Be Held at Bonnet Springs Park – LkldNow

Read from the article by LkldNow below: “Junior League of Greater Lakeland, Inc. (JLGL) announces the third annual Black Diamond Ball sponsored by Ashley Gibson Barnett to be hosted at Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland on Saturday, March 4, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Every year JLGL raises thousands of dollars on behalf of students […]

Host an Event at the JLGL Building and Be a Part of Lakeland’s History

So much more than one of the most beautiful buildings in town… Even more than the wonderful memories from happily-ever-after bridal and anniversary receptions. More than the joy of graduation and birthday parties. Or the success of corporate events and antique shows. When it gets right down to it, the rental of our facility helps […]

Remembering Pat Blalock: Past President and Sustainer Emeritus

Remembering Past President and Sustainer Emeritus Patricia Cosby Blalock… On September 16, 2022, members of the Junior League heard the sad news of the death of Past President and Sustainer Emeritus Patricia Cosby Blalock (83).  Born in Kentucky on May 10, 1939, Pat grew up in Danville and graduated from high school there where she cheered […]

The JLGL is the Proud Recipient of the GiveWell Community Foundation!

The JLGL is the proud recipient of the GiveWell Community Foundation(GWCF) through the Impact Polk 2022 grant cycle for our annual Clothe the Community initiative! Through our Clothe Our Community initiative, Junior League of Greater Lakeland partners with local nonprofits and other organizations to make sure our neighbors have greater access to clothing security. We […]

2021-2022 Junior League of Greater Lakeland Annual Meeting

The Junior League of Greater Lakeland held its annual Spring Banquet at the Lakeland Club on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Over 100 provisional, active and sustaining members were in attendance for the event celebrating all the Junior League of Greater Lakeland accomplished this year. Highlights included: The Junior League of Greater Lakeland thanks outgoing President, […]

Junior League Announces Naming of Carol Jenkins Barnett Sustainer of the Year Award

The Junior League of Greater Lakeland announced the naming of the Carol Jenkins Barnett Sustainer of the Year award during its annual meeting at the Lakeland Country Club on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. More than 100 members were in attendance for the event. Junior League Sustaining Vice President Alice O’Reilly recognized the late Carol Jenkins […]

Sustainer Spotlight: Sara Roberts McCarley

by Sheila Lotterhos, Sustainer Historian The fact that Sara Roberts McCarley was a Mass Communications major with an emphasis in Public Relations at Florida Southern College is hardly surprising once you meet this friendly, dynamic mover-and-shaker.  But Sara is so much more than that.  Her depth and caring for the youth of Florida stems from a deep-seated […]

Meet Past President Kimberly Elmhorst, Sustaining Advisor to the Community Council

There’s an expression that you sometimes hear about a person, that they are as beautiful on the inside as they are on the outside.  That expression certainly characterizes Kimberly (Kim) Elmhorst, and apparently it is a sentiment shared about her by many in Lakeland, especially her Jr. League colleagues.  Calm and kind and quick with a smile […]

Meet Sustainer Amy Royal, Our Sustainer Council’s Secretary

Meet Sustainer Amy Royal, Our Sustainer Council’s Secretary by Sheila Lotterhos, Sustainer Historian When it comes to dollars and cents or sense, as the case may be, one of the most competent and successful members of our League is Sustainer Amy Royal.  Amy has been an asset to the Junior League of Greater Lakeland for many […]