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| What Lakeland is like for active adults |
Lakeland is a city of just over 90,000 in central Florida, east of Tampa with Orlando to its east. Lakeland is part of the Lakeland-Winterhaven Metro and growing fast, having grown 18% from 2000 to 2008. Florida Southern College with its enrollment of just under 2,000 is located in town. Lakeland was an important town during the Florida land boom and many of its historic structures date from that period including the Terrace Hotel, New Florida Hotel (Regency Towers), Polk Theatre, Promenade of Lake Mirror, and the former Lakeland Public Library (now the Trammel Building and home to the Chamber of Commerce. People often mention that the downtown area is very beautiful - the folks who live in Lakeland are very positive about their community.
The median home price in late 2009 for Lakeland was just over $120,000, down significantly from earlier years. There are many active adult communities in the Lakeland - Winterhaven area. The Beacon Hill- Alta Vista residential neighborhood features historic homes. There are frequent mentions of the areas south of town as being a particularly nice part of town, as opposed to the east side.
Picture of Lakeland skyline from Lake Mirror by Thomas R. Radzak and courtesy of Wikipedia.org |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| The Detroit Tigers have held their spring training here in Lakeland since the 1930's. Frank Lloyd Wright's "A Child of the Sun" project for Florida Southern College is the largest one-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright buildings in the world. There are 9 buildings in the project. Lake Mirror Park in downtown Lakeland is a particularly beautiful setting. There are several historic districts. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| Lakeland was home to an infamous incident in 2006 where 2 police officers were murdered while conducting a routine traffic stop. The next day the suspect was shot 68 times. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| Retirees who want a reasonably sized town with a fair amount to do will probably like it in Lakeland. You can live in a old neighborhood or move into a 55+ community. As an example of diversity, Lakeland boasts a Hindu Temple. |
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| There are several corporations with headquarters here, including the supermarket chain Publix. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Lakeland is near I4 between Orlando and Tampa in central Florida. The terrain is flat with Lake Mirror a prominent feature. Winters are warm and summers hot and humid. |
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| Cultural environment |
| There are frequent festivals and many residents say there is a lively cultural scene. Its several colleges provide additional culture. Polk State College shares a campus with a regional branch of the University of South Florida. It is an easy drive to Tampa or Orlando for more serious culture. The Cleveland Indians have spring training here and there is a minor league as well. |
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| Medical facilities |
| The Lakeland Regional Medical Center provides the local hospital services. Other hospitals are nearby. |
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| Transportation |
| Lakeland has an Amtrak station. Residents can use the Orlando, Tampa, or even the small Lakeland airport - a former Army Airbase. |
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Facts about LAKELAND
- State: FL
- Environment: Suburban,College Town,
- City Population: 50,001-100,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 61 +
- Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
- Culture Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: No
- Name of the Guide: boomer1
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