Learn More About Lakeland

Market

Statistic Value
Lakeland - Winter Haven MSA population 496,112
Centered in Florida population 16,331,739
MSA Retail Sales $5,758,329
Median Age 38
100 mile trade area population -
includes Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Disney World, Orlando, Daytona Beach, Ocala, Sarasota, Bradenton and Melbourne		 7,500,000

Economy

  • World leader in citrus and phosphate production
  • Diversified general economy based on light manufacturing, distribution, services, corporate centers including: Publix Supermarkets, Discount Auto Parts, Watkins Motor Lines, Breed Technologies, Summit Consulting, State Farm, and GEICO Insurance.

Infrastructure and Services

  • Major highway systems including cross state Interstate-4, Polk Parkway perimeter route, U.S. 98, U.S. 92, U.S. 27, U.S. 17, S.R. 540 and S.R. 60.
  • CSX Rail service.
  • Abundant electric and power from Lakeland Electric, TECO and Florida Power.
  • Several natural gas transmission lines.
  • Municipal and County water and sewer systems with excess capacity.
  • Less than one hour to Tampa and Orlando International Airports.
  • Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, 8,500 foot lighted runway with control tower and services.
  • Verizon telephone, voice, video and data capabilities. Including high speed, high capacity fiber optic networks.
  • Major medical centers including Lakeland Regional Medical Center (851 beds) and Watson Clinic (180 physicians), and Cancer Centers.
  • Twenty-six motor freight carriers.

Education

  • Public, magnet, baccalaureate, private, specialized charter, arts and drama, adult and exceptional student opportunities.
  • Florida Southern College.
  • Southeastern College.
  • Polk Community College.
  • University of South Florida branch campus.
  • Traviss Vocational Technical Center.
  • Ridge Vocational Technical Center.

Culture

  • Imperial Symphony Orchestra 37th Season.
  • Polk Museum of Art, accredited by American Association of Museums - 37,000 square feet.
  • Florida Southern College - world's largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture.
  • Polk Theatre, 75 year old atmospheric theater entertainment and classic movies.
  • Explorations V Children's Interactive Museum.
  • Florida Southern College Fine Arts Series.
  • Lakeland Center - four venues including: theatre, arena, conference center and exhibit hall.
  • 200,000 volume public libraries.
  • Mayfaire-by-the Lake, annual juried art festival.
  • Strong historic preservation organization.

Recreation

  • Detroit Tiger Spring Training.
  • USA International Speedway.
  • World Class Bass fishing.
  • Orange Cup Regatta Hydroplane races.
  • Professional baseball, basketball, football and hockey within one hour.
  • 14 golf courses in Greater Lakeland.
  • Riding and hiking trails.
  • Numerous and varied parks.
  • Full service family YMCA.
  • Youth soccer, softball & baseball league.

Downtown Lakeland-Things To Do

Here's a list of things to do in Downtown Lakeland

General

Lakeland is a relatively small city positioned between Tampa and Orlando. You can enjoy a small town atmosphere with everything required for healthy, enjoyable and profitable life within easy reach. Downtown Lakeland is among the most beautiful in the country, and is active and thriving.

Lakeland is ranked 13th in the U.S. and 10th in the state for affordable housing.

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