The Lakeland Area
Lakeland Florida Living
The Lakeland, Central Florida location offers more than just warmth and sunshine all year round, it has an exciting array of offerings just waiting to be discovered.
Our Lakeland Florida community is ideally situated midway between Orlando and Tampa Bay. The Lakeland, Florida area boasts a wealth of charming lakes, perfect for strolling, boating, or fishing, and is near theme parks, shopping, fine restaurants, and unlimited recreational activities. With 1,000 wooded acres, exquisite landscaping and championship golf on-site, it’s no wonder the Lakeland Florida community has been named the #1 community in the United States by the Manufactured Housing Congress.
Ask yourself?
Do I feel like cooking today?
Yes – there are major grocery stores nearby as well as local grown produce stands where you can buy fresh from the field seasonal fruits and vegetables. No – No problem, many fine restaurants are located nearby as well as the all time favorite fast food chains. From Donuts to Burgers to Steaks, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Do I need retail therapy?
Yes – Major shopping malls and boutiques for her, Home Depot and auto malls for him.
No – Perhaps taking in a movie, the performing arts center or a major league sports game is the ticket for today.
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Can someone else entertain me?
Yes – then you are in luck Lakeland is a convenient gateway to Walt Disney World, Epcot Center, Universal Studios Orlando, Sea World, Busch Gardens-Tampa.
No – Consider taking a self guided tour of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture or one of the two local air museums.
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Do I need to find a new doctor?
With the Watson clinic only 8 miles away the Lakeland area offers first-class health care as well as a Veteran’s clinic.
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Do I need to watch sports?
Yes - For the sports enthusiast there is Marchant Stadium. Spring Training for the Detroit Tigers since the 1930’s and major league sports.
No - you would rather participate, not a problem with golf, fishing, tennis, bocce ball all waiting for you right inside your community.
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Quick mileage guide:
| Shopping |
| Lakeland Square mall, Tampa and Orlando malls within 45 minutes |
7 Mi. |
| Dining |
| There are dozens of fine restaurants in the area |
4 Mi. |
| Entertainment |
| Movies, museums |
7 Mi. |
| Beaches |
| World-famous Clearwater Beach |
61 Mi. |
| Golfing |
| Two PGA par 72, and par 60 courses on site, 25 public courses in the area |
1/2 Mi.> |
| Churches |
| More than 100 multidenominational churches in the area |
4 Mi. |
| Hospitals |
| Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Watson Clinic |
9 Mi. |
| Parks & Fishing |
| Public parks with swimming, boating and fishing |
4 Mi. |
| Sports |
| Joker Marchant Stadium, Bryant Stadium, Home of spring training for Detroit Tigers |
9 Mi. |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL Football) @ Raymond James Stadium |
44 Mi. |
| Orlando Magic (NBA Basketball) @ Amway Center |
54 Mi. |
| Theme Parks |
| Disney World |
38 Mi. |
| Sea World |
42 Mi. |
| Universal Studios |
39 Mi. |
| Busch Gardens |
35 Mi. |
| Airports |
| Tampa International Airport |
55 Mi. |
| Orlando International Airport |
75 Mi. |
| (Please note mileage is approximate and indicative of the closest location of each category.) |