Lakeland : Florida
Living a Gated Community Lifestyle in Lakeland, Florida
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Where to Retire in Lakeland and Home Prices
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.
The National Association of Realtors reports the median sale price to be $338,300 in the Lakeland-Winter Haven area, during the 4th quarter of 2022.
What Is Special about Lakeland
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.
What Is Not Special about Lakeland
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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.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
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 Detroit Tigers have spring training here and there is a minor league as well.
Crime
Crime in Lakeland is about a quarter higher than the national average.
Medical Facilities
The Lakeland Regional Medical Center provides the local hospital services. Other hospitals are nearby.
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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