The Brief
- The city of Lake Wales is launching additional downtown streetscape projects, including upgrades to First Street, Orange Avenue, Crystal Avenue and Market Street as part of its “Connected Plan.”
- Construction on First Street begins the week of Feb. 23, with other roadwork starting in March. Officials say the projects will be less disruptive than prior renovations.
- Business owner Demetrius Leeks of Smokin’ DJ’s says the downtown improvements are attracting more people and boosting local growth.
LAKE WALES, Fla. – More streetscape projects are on the way in Lake Wales to attract more people and business downtown.
March will mark one year since Demetrius Leeks opened his barbecue restaurant, Smokin’ DJ’s.
“What brought me to downtown Lake Wales is I saw they were redoing downtown, and it was a great opportunity to open a brick and mortar,” Leeks said. “I started with a food truck, and I just wanted to get my own business going.” …