Lakeland’s name came naturally. What better way to refer to a region with such abundant water? With 38 named lakes and numerous smaller lakes and ponds, water is everywhere within view.
It’s charming downtown captures the essence of a quaint small town, with shops and businesses on every corner. Restorations and renovations in the downtown area continue to provide modern amenities and attract businesses and residents to Lakeland. It is home to Florida Southern College, the largest one-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture. The city has also been winter host of Major League Baseball’s Detroit Tigers for more than 70 years.
The largest city in Polk County, Lakeland is centrally located between Tampa and Orlando, with easy access to both of these major metropolitan areas via I-4. From famed theme parks, top-rated airports, professional sports to beaches, you’re never far from all the conveniences of Florida living. |
