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I love Lakeland

 

Since this is my first post, I thought I share some history about Lakeland, FL - the city that I've grown to love.

Beautiful Munn Park 

Lakeland was first settled in the 1870s, developed as the railroad reached  the area in 1884, and was incorporated January 1, 1885. The town was founded by Abraham Munn (a resident of Louisville, Kentucky), who purchased 80 acres of land in what is now downtown Lakeland in 1882 and platted the land for the town in 1884.  Lakeland is also home to the largest on-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright buildings. Lakeland is home of baseball's Detroit Tigers. Their annual spring training and spring training home games are held at Lakeland's Joker Marchant Stadium. In 1990, the hit movie Edward Scissorhands starring Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder where the Southgate Shopping Center was featured.  Lakeland and its surrounding area provide a wealth of shopping and dining opportunities. The City's historic and revitalized Downtown features a popular antiques district, Munn Park and Lake Mirror Park with Hollis Garden. These landmarks are joined by a thriving assortment of shops, museums, art galleries, restaurants, delis and cafes. The Downtown district boasts nearly 90 specialty shops, antique shops and dining establishments.

According to CNN's Business 2.0 Magazine in its November 2006 issue, Lakeland is ranked at #4 for affordability on where to buy now.

Lakeside Village

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Petra Norris - REALTOR®, SFR
Managing Broker - CDV TransAtlantic, Inc.
 
CDV TransAtlantic Inc
(863) 619-6918
 

Comments

Been through Lakeland a time or two but never knew much about it. Not far from Plant City and the Strawberry Festival!
Posted by Gary L Waters PLLC- Broker Associate Realtor® Melbourne Viera Rockledge FL (Century 21 Baytree Realty, 1211 Admiralty Blvd, Rockledge) about 4 years ago

Thanks for brining back memories.  Now I'm back up north in the cold...Ann Arbor, MI   "Go Tigers"

Posted by Jeff Hartlep (Charles Reinhart Company) about 4 years ago

Petra,

Nice job!  Lakeland has grown a lot, but still has a lot of the small town atmosphere. My brother graduated from Florida Southern along time ago.

Keep up the good work.

Posted by Duncan Duo Team- Keller Williams Tampa about 4 years ago

Thank you to all who have commented on my first post. It is very encouraging to write more blogs.  Lakeland is a large city in my eyes, especially when I compare it to my small hometown of 5300 people residing in Kemnath, Germany that will celebrate it's 1000. Birthday this year.

Petra

Posted by Petra Norris - Lakeland Florida Realtor® Lakeland FL Homes for Sale (CDV TransAtlantic, Inc.) about 4 years ago

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