Featured Artist: Dennis Young We’re excited to shine a spotlight on our featured artist, Dennis Young, whose beautiful stained-glass creations are a true reflection of creativity, patience, and passion. After a rewarding 31-year career with Walt Disney World, Dennis retired and began looking for a hobby to keep himself busy. A friend introduced him to… Read more »
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Venue Salon & Spa Named an Age Friendly Business
We’re proud to celebrate a special achievement at Venue Salon & Spa, being recognized as an Age Friendly Business! As a salon dedicated to making every guest feel welcomed, valued, and cared for, we’re honored to be part of the Age Friendly Lakeland initiative. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating an inclusive and comfortable… Read more »
READ MOREWe are so proud to celebrate the ribbon cutting of our butterfly garden!
We so proud to officially celebrate the ribbon cutting of our butterfly garden! A heartfelt thank you to the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce for recognizing our efforts and supporting this vision—it means so much to us and our team. And a truly unexpected honor… thank you to Age Friendly Lakeland for presenting our salon with… Read more »
READ MOREFeatured Podcast: IamLakeland with Patricia Uiterwyk
Featured Podcast: IamLakeland with Patricia Uiterwyk We’re excited to share a recent conversation featuring Patricia Uiterwyk, who sat down with Anne Yasalonis and Don Burns on the IamLakeland podcast! The conversation highlights the important work of UF/IFAS Extension Polk County, a partnership between the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and the… Read more »
READ MOREFeatured Artist: Bump Galletta
Featured Artist: Bump Galletta We’re excited to spotlight our featured artist, Bump Galletta, a talented commercial artist and illustrator right here in Lakeland, Florida! Bump is passionate about creating dynamic designs with an organic, handcrafted feel. His approach is anything but ordinary—rather than sitting behind a desk in a suit and tie, Bump rolls up… Read more »
READ MOREJessica Thomas, Manager at Venue Salon, has been highlighted in Salon Today for being “A Natural, Gentle leader”
Jessica is “A Natural, Gentle Leader” We could not be more proud of our manager Jessica for being highlighted in @salontodayofficial “Everyone on the team would agree that Jessica has become a natural, gentle leader we all adore working with. She is not only beloved by the staff, but she also absolutely dazzles the guests… Read more »
READ MOREVenue Salon has been recognized by the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce as an age friendly business.
Venue Salon has been recognized by the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce as an age friendly business. The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Age Friendly Lakeland to recognize businesses that support older adults as they build their locations and train their staff. An “age-friendly” business considers the needs of older adults and creates a… Read more »
READ MOREJessica Thomas, Manager of Venue Salon, graduated from the Summer Leadership Program by the Lakeland Economic Development Council
We are beyond proud to share that Jessica Thomas, Manager of Venue Salon, has officially graduated from the Summer Leadership Program by the Lakeland Economic Development Council! Since 2008, this impactful 5-week program has connected rising leaders, ages 21 to 32 from local businesses through immersive experiences focused on team building, leadership development, industry insights,… Read more »
READ MOREKatie Rader and Patricia Uiterwyk sit down with Don Burns of I Am Lakeland®.
This year, we are thrilled to announce that the 2025 Pink Ribbon Gala will benefit the Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida (BCFCF)—Giving help and hope to families impacted by breast cancer. We are dedicated to helping local families with their non-medical bills while receiving active breast cancer treatments. Our theme this year is “Garden… Read more »
READ MOREVenue Salon Honored with Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM Recognition
Venue Salon is proud to announce its recent recognition by the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM (FFL) Program for its commitment to sustainable landscaping and environmental stewardship. The Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM certification, awarded in the Commercial category, recognizes landscapes that conserve water, reduce runoff of fertilizers and pesticides, and… Read more »
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