Founder Lab · October 12, 2026
Startup Night is October 21: legal strategy with Denise Tessier
Startup Night returns Wednesday, October 21 with attorney Denise Tessier on the legal moves every new founder should make — plus mentor sign-ups are now open for Founder Lab.
Read →Founder Lab · October 6, 2026
Applications close February 12 — here is what to know before you apply
Twenty sponsored spots, one weekend, February 26–28 at Downtown Pizza. What the application asks and what happens after you hit send.
Read →Founder Lab · October 5, 2026
Founder Lab applications are open
Twenty spots, one weekend — February 26–28, 2027 at Downtown Pizza. Applications close February 12, 2027.
Read →Founder Lab · October 4, 2026
Why Founder Lab starts with ten customer conversations
Before anyone builds, every team talks to ten real customers by Saturday at 4pm.
Read →Lake Wales News · October 3, 2026
Downtown Pizza leads a wave of new restaurants downtown
The Founder Lab venue is moving to Stuart Avenue, with seating for more than 120 and a full bar.
Read →Lake Wales News · October 2, 2026
Art Deco Friedlander Building set for restoration, ground floor open to a tenant
A St. Petersburg restorer bought the 1938 building on Park Avenue and will build out the ground floor for a tenant.
Read →Lake Wales News · October 1, 2026
City approves design contract for $43M Walesbilt Hotel restoration
The CRA will pay Restoration St. Louis up to $2 million to design the restoration of the ten-story landmark.
Read →Lake Wales News · September 30, 2026
Zoning changes clear the way for new hotels; Chick-fil-A coming to US 27
Commissioners raised height limits in two commercial districts, and US 27 adds a fifth new restaurant chain.
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