Emerald Arts Academy is taking shape at 235 Florida Avenue North
Where it is. On Florida Avenue North in downtown Lakeland, about 450 feet from Vampire Penguin Lakeland and about 500 feet from Bay Street Bistro. Distance measured from map data, October 2026.
Two of the places within a quarter mile, nearest first; the nearest large store is kept when there is one. Straight-line distance between the mapped points. Restaurant locations geocoded from the Florida DBPR active food-service licence file, read Oct 15, 2026.
A historic downtown Lakeland building is being prepared for Emerald Arts Academy, with a CRA grant awarded and exterior work approved.
Plans filed with the City of Lakeland describe Emerald Arts Academy moving into 235 Florida Avenue North, a property in the city's historic preservation area. A concept plan has been completed, a site plan is under review, and the project has been awarded a CRA grant incentive.
The historic preservation board issued a Certificate of Review for minor exterior alterations in September 2026. An easement vacation is also under review. An earlier major historic review was withdrawn, while a narrower minor review moved forward.
The filings are tied to applicant Juan Travieso, with Springer Construction listed as the contractor on several records. The records do not state an opening date, project cost, or detailed scope.
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ims.lakelandgov.net · City of Lakeland sign-in required Incentives CRA26-004
ims.lakelandgov.net · City of Lakeland sign-in required Easement Vacation EAS26-004
ims.lakelandgov.net · City of Lakeland sign-in required Historic Preservation HPB26-149 (withdrawn)
ims.lakelandgov.net · City of Lakeland sign-in required Historic Preservation HPB26-151
ims.lakelandgov.net · City of Lakeland sign-in required Site Plan SIT26-040
ims.lakelandgov.net · City of Lakeland sign-in required