The "All American" City!!
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Lakeland the largest and youngest city in Polk county, |
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was fondly named for its many lakes and is
renowned for its natural beauty and unparalleled quality of life!
Lakeland's central location
between Tampa and Orlando provides comfortable and affordable living, with easy access to the larger east-west
more metropolitan areas, and plenty of activities to keep you busy year around.
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Major industries are
phosphate mining, citrus, distribution, light manufacturing, tourism, retailing
and service. Also, Lakeland Regional Medical Center and Watson Clinic have put Lakeland on the map as a leading medical center
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Many opportunities for advanced
education are readily available at Florida Southern College and the
University of South Florida/ Polk Community College campus as well as many private colleges in the county. The
Florida Southern College campus along the north shore of popular Lake Hollingsworth boasts
of the world's largest single site collection of architecture designed by Frank Lloyd
Wright on its sprawling 100-plus acre campus.
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Cultural
opportunities abound as well, such as the Polk Museum of Art, Imperial
Symphony Orchestra, and downtown's Polk Theatre. The nationally recognized Lakeland
Center has hosted many of the nation's top entertainers, ballet troops,
broadway plays, and even the glamorous Miss USA's Pageant.
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For those who enjoy the sunshine & outdoors, the City of Lakeland maintains many public
parks and there are plenty of opportunities for fresh air recreation such as golf, tennis, boating and fishing. And if your into competitive sports, then we've got your ticket! Local Joker Marchant
Stadium is the spring training site of the Detroit Tigers followed by the Lakeland
Tigers baseball season. For Pro Sports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, Devil Rays and the
Tampa Lightning pro stadiums are all within a short driving distance.
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Boasting ideal subtropical weather (average
temp. of 72 degrees) Lakeland is alive with events and happenings year
around. Each year in mid-April the Sun 'n Fun Fly-In, an aerial extravaganza has grown to become
America's second largest aviation event of its type making the Lakeland
Airport the busiest in the country for a full week booking every hotel/motel
room in Polk county a year in advance. The "Mayfaire-by-the-Lake" Art Festival
each Mother's Day weekend on downtown Lake Morton draws huge crowds, as do many other
annual local Munn Park festivals, fairs and events.
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Surrounded by Florida's legendary attractions
like Disney World, Cypress
Gardens, Universal Studios, Bok Tower Gardens, Bush Gardens, and Sea World,
plus... Lakeland's all american home-town charm and natural beauty make it the perfect
place to call home and raise your family. But don't take our word for it, like "MOTEL
6" says.. "the lights are always on!". So, we invite you to come
visit us soon and discover this "gem" of a Florida city and family community for
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Population
City:
79,000
Greater Area
171,000+
Polk County
472,000
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