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| Jo-Lynn Brown
►For the third year in a row, Lakeland-based Publix Super Markets was the top national March for Babies corporate partner, raising more than $7.8 million for the organization.

►Curaleaf opened a medical marijuana dispensary at 3179 U.S. Highway 98 N. in Lakeland, the county’s first dispensary.

►Patriot Coffee, created by Lakeland’s Chris McArthur, will be sold in 350 Publix stores throughout Florida, and up to 800 stores later this year.

►The Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children, a new wing at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, opened in June.

►Lakeland Regional Health radiologist Sara Safder was selected to join the American Health Council’s Board of Physicians.

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