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Lakeland is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States. It is located along Interstate 4 east of Tampa. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 112,136, making it the largest city in Polk County and the 19th largest city in Florida.

History

Lakeland was established in the 1880s as a shipping point on the South Florida Railroad. It was named for the many lakes located in the area. Citrus growing became an important industry in Lakeland in the late 1800s. In the 1920s, Lakeland began promoting itself as the "City of 100 Lakes." Today, there are actually over 600 lakes in Lakeland.

For more information on the history of Lakeland, visit the Lakeland, Florida Wikipedia page.

Population

According to the 2020 census, Lakeland has a population of 112,136 people. This makes it the largest city in Polk County, and the 19th largest city in the state of Florida. The Lakeland metropolitan area, which includes Lakeland, Winter Haven, and Auburndale, has an estimated population of 686,218 as of 2018.

Economy

Some of the major industries and employers in Lakeland include:

For more information on economic development in Lakeland, visit the Lakeland Economic Development website.

Landmarks and Attractions

Florida Southern College

Florida Southern College is home to the largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world. The campus has 13 Wright-designed buildings, including the Annie Pfeiffer Chapel.

Address: 111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, FL 33801

Phone: (863) 680-4111

Legoland Florida Theme Park

Legoland Florida opened in 2011 and features more than 50 rides, shows, and attractions. It is located on the former site of Cypress Gardens.

Address: One Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL 33884

Phone: (863) 318-5346

Lake Mirror Park

Lake Mirror Park is located in downtown Lakeland and features a promenade, fountain, amphitheater, and the Frances Langford Promenade where swans and other birds can be seen.

Address: 121 S Lake Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801

Public Library

The Lakeland Public Library system has 9 branch locations throughout the city. The main library is located at:

100 Lake Morton Drive, Lakeland, FL 33801

Phone: (863) 834-4260

For more information on the Lakeland Public Library and its branch locations, visit https://lakelandgov.net/library/

Museums

Some of the top museums in Lakeland include:

Public Transportation

Public transportation in Lakeland is provided by Citrus Connection. It operates bus routes throughout the Lakeland area. The main transfer point is the Downtown Lakeland Terminal:

330 W Pine St, Lakeland, FL 33815

For schedules, routes, and fare information, visit the Citrus Connection website.

Major Employers

In addition to Publix Super Markets headquarters, some other major employers in Lakeland include:

School Districts

Public schools in Lakeland are run by Polk County Public Schools. There are several high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools located within the city limits of Lakeland.

Polk County Public Schools: 1915 S Floral Ave, Bartow, FL 33830, (863) 534-0521, https://www.polk-fl.net/

In addition, Lakeland is home to several private schools, including:

County Information

Lakeland is located in Polk County. The Polk County government website can be found at:

https://www.polk-county.net/

The Polk County Administration Building address is:

330 W Church St, Bartow, FL 33830

Phone: (863) 534-6000

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