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Lakeland is a city in Polk County, Florida, located approximately midway between the major cities of Tampa and Orlando. Actually Lakeland Florida is 35 miles east of Tampa and 55 miles southwest of Orlando along Interstate I-4. Polk County cities includes Polk City, Winter Haven, Bartow, Mulberry, and Davenport. Lakeland offers something for everyone from sports to entertainment to cultural and educational activities.
Gate Arty and the Group pride themselves on being experts in Lakeland Real Estate Lakeland Real Estate and its surrounding areas, but also its culture, lifestyle, and especially its residents. We want to go above and beyond marketing & advertising a home. We want to market the entire community in which your home is located as well. We will sell Lakeland, Winter Haven, Mulberry, Polk City, Auburndale, and Bartow. Ultimately we will "sell" Central Florida and all it has to offer! We want everyone to appreciate the place we call "home," and see all it has to offer. There is so much to do, and so much to see. Our "home" offers fun for the entire family. Visit us often and see what new events & landmarks distinguish us from other culturally rich areas. If you are interested in Lakeland Real Estate please let us know.
Gate Arty and the Group pride themselves on being experts in Lakeland Real Estate Lakeland Real Estate and its surrounding areas, but also its culture, lifestyle, and especially its residents. We want to go above and beyond marketing & advertising a home. We want to market the entire community in which your home is located as well. We will sell Lakeland, Winter Haven, Mulberry, Polk City, Auburndale, and Bartow. Ultimately we will "sell" Central Florida and all it has to offer! We want everyone to appreciate the place we call "home," and see all it has to offer. There is so much to do, and so much to see. Our "home" offers fun for the entire family. Visit us often and see what new events & landmarks distinguish us from other culturally rich areas. If you are interested in Lakeland Real Estate please let us know.
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Lakeland Florida Points Of Interest and Community InformationGate Arty and the Group pride themselves on being experts on not only real estate in Lakeland & its surrounding areas, but also its culture, lifestyle, and especially its residents. We want to go above and beyond marketing & advertising a home. We want to market the entire community in which your home is located as well. We will sell Lakeland, Winter Haven, Mulberry, Polk City, Auburndale, and Bartow. Ultimately we will "sell" Central Florida and all it has to offer! We want everyone to appreciate the place we call "home," and see all it has to offer. There is so much to do, and so much to see. Our "home" offers fun for the entire family. Visit us often and see what new events & landmarks distinguish us from other culturally rich areas. Thank you for visiting again and again. Lakeland Florida Points Of Interest and Community Information
Lakeland Amusement Parks
Lakeland Parks and Recreation
Lakeland Arts and Culture
Lakeland Landmarks
Lakeland Events and Activities
Things to Do In Lakeland - Hollis Gardens
Hollis Gardens
Hollis Garden is a formal 1.2 acre botanical garden donated to the City by the Hollis Family. The garden is located on historic Lake Mirror accessible from the Lake Mirror Promenade or Orange Street. The garden contains several water features and displays thousands of flowering plants, ornamental shrubs, historic trees, herbs and vegetables. Click Here for a Virtual Tour of Hollis Gardens
Hollis Garden is a formal 1.2 acre botanical garden donated to the City by the Hollis Family. The garden is located on historic Lake Mirror accessible from the Lake Mirror Promenade or Orange Street. The garden contains several water features and displays thousands of flowering plants, ornamental shrubs, historic trees, herbs and vegetables. Click Here for a Virtual Tour of Hollis Gardens
Things to Do In Lakeland - Barnett Family Park Lakeland
Another treasure off of the shores of Lake Mirror is Barnett Family Park. Barnett Family Park is adjacent to Hollis Gardens & the Lake Mirror Promenade. Together these 3 unique places form a singularly entertaining destination for people of all ages! The elaborate sculptures of native Florida animals and beautiful hand-cut glass Byzantine tiles make the park unique. Barnett Family Park was built with a gift from Carol Jenkins Barnett and Barney Barnett.
Environmentally conscious, the ground of the play area is covered by rubber and topped by bits of recycled tires to cushion falling children.
The inchworm swing sports large saucer-shaped disks for seats -- instead of the usual belts -- and can hold three or four kids at a time.
A "spider web climb," of steel cables wrapped with nylon reaches 21-feet skyward. That may seem a little high for some kids, but it's designed so the smallest kids can't navigate themselves very high.
A "zero depth" interactive water fountain. Zero depth means the water sprayed by 10 ground nozzles and seven side wall nozzles drains and is reused. The attraction for kids is that they never know which of the ground nozzles will spray water next. They can chase all over the place guessing.
Click Here for a Virtual Tour of Barnett Family Park
Environmentally conscious, the ground of the play area is covered by rubber and topped by bits of recycled tires to cushion falling children.
The inchworm swing sports large saucer-shaped disks for seats -- instead of the usual belts -- and can hold three or four kids at a time.
A "spider web climb," of steel cables wrapped with nylon reaches 21-feet skyward. That may seem a little high for some kids, but it's designed so the smallest kids can't navigate themselves very high.
A "zero depth" interactive water fountain. Zero depth means the water sprayed by 10 ground nozzles and seven side wall nozzles drains and is reused. The attraction for kids is that they never know which of the ground nozzles will spray water next. They can chase all over the place guessing.
Click Here for a Virtual Tour of Barnett Family Park
Things to do in Lakeland - Lake Morton
Although it is named Lake Morton, for Kentucky native John P. Morton, Lakeland residents know it is really "Swan Lake," where Lakeland's signature resident calls home. The majestic swans, the muse of many local artists, are found at this quaint locale on the southern edge of downtown Lakeland. Lake Morton is located between Lake Mirror & Lake Hollingsworth. Morton is widely considered the epicenter of artistic activities in Lakeland. The Lakeland Public Library & The Polk Museum of Art both overlook beautiful Lake Morton & the Downtown Antiques District is just a hop, skip, & jump away! The annual Mayfaire by-the-Lake, an outdoors Art festival, is held every Mother's Day weekend.
Popular Things for Families To Do In Lakeland
Explorations V Children's Museum
3 floors of mind-stretching, kid-powered exhibits featuring art, science, literature, math, health, life skills and cultures from around the world
> Barnett Family Park
The park is adjacent to Hollis Gardens and the Lake Mirror Promenade. Together these 3 unique places form a singularly entertaining destination for people of all ages!
> Munn Park
the social & cultural heart of Downtown Lakeland. It hosts such events as: farmers' markets, agricultural fairs, concerts, political meetings, walk-abouts, art shows, & even carnivals!
> Lake Morton
Morton is widely considered the epicenter of artistic activities in Lakeland. The Lakeland Public Library & The Polk Museum of Art both overlook beautiful Lake Morton & the Downtown Antiques District is just a hop, skip, & jump away!
3 floors of mind-stretching, kid-powered exhibits featuring art, science, literature, math, health, life skills and cultures from around the world
> Barnett Family Park
The park is adjacent to Hollis Gardens and the Lake Mirror Promenade. Together these 3 unique places form a singularly entertaining destination for people of all ages!
> Munn Park
the social & cultural heart of Downtown Lakeland. It hosts such events as: farmers' markets, agricultural fairs, concerts, political meetings, walk-abouts, art shows, & even carnivals!
> Lake Morton
Morton is widely considered the epicenter of artistic activities in Lakeland. The Lakeland Public Library & The Polk Museum of Art both overlook beautiful Lake Morton & the Downtown Antiques District is just a hop, skip, & jump away!
WHAT'S GOING ON IN LAKELAND FLORIDA?
Local news from local paper websites
Lakeland Local News
The Ledger...What's going on in and around Lakeland?
First Friday News
What's going on this First Friday in Downtown Lakeland?
Downtown Lakeland Current Events
The Ledger...What's going on in and around Lakeland?
First Friday News
What's going on this First Friday in Downtown Lakeland?
Downtown Lakeland Current Events
Recurring Events in Lakeland
Downtown Art FestivalFarmers Curb Market
First Friday
Holiday Fest
Holiday Walkabout
Lake Mirror Auto Classic
Mayfaire by the Lake
MIDFLORIDA's Poker Run
Pics on the Promenade
Red White & the Blues
Spring Obsession
SOME SPECIFICS
Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival
Date: Usually in October
Location: Lake Mirror (Downtown)
Wings 'n Things
Date: Usually in November
Location: Sun 'n Fun Fly-in Complex - Lakeland Linder Airport
Lakeland Christmas Parade
Date: Usually in early December
Location: Downtown Lakeland
Lakeland Pig Fest
Date: January
Location: Tigertown
Sun 'n Fun Fly-In
Date: late April
Location: Sun 'n Fun Fly-in Complex - Lakeland Linder Airport
Lemon Street Celebration
Location: Lemon Street (Downtown Lakeland)
Mayfaire by-the-Lake
Date: early May
Location: Lake Morton (Downtown Lakeland); outdoor art festival
Red, White, & Kaboom
Date: close to the 4th of July
Location: Lake Mirror (Downtown Lakeland)
Description: Fireworks, live music, activities in celebration of Independence Day.
Cardboard Boat Challenge & Lakeshore Festival
Date: early September
Location: Lake Hollingsworth Boat Ramp
Description: This event is designed to help raise public awareness about our lakes
For more information on any of these events you should visit
Downtownlakelandfl.com
Museums in Lakeland
Florida Air Museum at Sun 'n Funmore than 5,000 aircraft of every size and shape. www.sun-n-fun.org or 863-644-2431 for info.
Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings "Child of the Sun"
Florida Southern College: 111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr.
The "Child of the Sun" Visitor Center and Esplanade Gift Shop opened in November of 1992 as part of an ongoing effort to better educate visitors to the Wright architecture at Florida Southern College. Self guided walking tours are available at all times!
Polk Museum of Art
800 East Palmetto Street. 863.688.7743
Water Ski Museum/Hall of Fame
1251 Holy Cow Rd.
Explorations V Children's Museum
3 floors of mind-stretching, kid-powered exhibits featuring art, science, literature, math, health, life skills and cultures from around the world
Lakeland Florida Malls and Antiques
Lakeland Square Mall
Lakeside Village
"outdoor lifestyles" mall. It mostly stands out because of the plethora of restaurants and Cobb Theatre being the first stadium seating theatre in Lakeland.
There are quite a few Antique stores in Lakeland
Lloyds of Lakeland 301 N Kentucky Ave. 863-682-2787
Peacock Antiques: 234 N Kentucky Ave. 863-686-7947
Reflections of the Past: 230 N Kentucky Ave. 863-682-0349
Lakeside Village
"outdoor lifestyles" mall. It mostly stands out because of the plethora of restaurants and Cobb Theatre being the first stadium seating theatre in Lakeland.
There are quite a few Antique stores in Lakeland
Lloyds of Lakeland 301 N Kentucky Ave. 863-682-2787
Peacock Antiques: 234 N Kentucky Ave. 863-686-7947
Reflections of the Past: 230 N Kentucky Ave. 863-682-0349
Lakeland Hometown Stats
The population of 33801 is 33,339.
That's #2421 out of all 42,305 zip codes.
77% of the population is white, which is 3 points more than the national average.
The average household income in 33801 is $29,120, which is $578 less than the typical average.
This contributes to the average house being worth $64,900. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of -18% from the typical value.
Men make up 46% of the population, and the typical age in this part of FL is 35.6.
Stats about: Lakeland, FL
Population: 33,339Number of Households: 15,444
Average House Value: $64,900
Average Income per Household: $29,120
Elevation: 115 ft
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Reviews from Yelp for the Lakeland Florida Area
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Here's what Yelpers have to say about Active Life in 33801
- Lake Hollingsworth (Lakeland)
- "So gorgeous and safe. Even at night I'm okay with running around this lake. Some people who drive around it are tacky and will honk when they go by. But I..." more
- Circle B Bar Reserve (Lakeland)
- "It's the best place for Photographer. I live in Seattle and I've been to few places in Florida and I can't stay away from here. I love it." more
- Crossfit Lakeland (Lakeland)
- "The knowledge the staff has extends far beyond lifting weights. The programming is thoughtful and the expertise extends to nutrition, wellness, injury..." more
- Tenoroc Shooting Sports & Training (Lakeland)
- "Thorough review by others so nothing much to add. I did find it to be a safely operated range with alert employees. I liked that one could rent pistols,..." more
- Lake Morton (Lakeland)
- "Lake Morton is located in the heart of Lakeland, FL. This is the lake to visit when you want to grab a bench and watch the birds: Ibis, woodstorks, egrets..." more
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