Lakeland

Scenic lakes, historic charm, and relaxed Central Florida living.
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Welcome to Lakeland

Welcome to Lakeland, Florida — a vibrant city in the heart of Polk County known for its beautiful lakes, historic architecture, and strategic location between Tampa and Orlando. True to its name, Lakeland features dozens of picturesque lakes that shape both its scenery and lifestyle. With a growing job market, strong schools, and a revitalized downtown district, Lakeland real estate continues to attract families, professionals, and retirees seeking affordability and accessibility in Central Florida.

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What to Love In Lakeland

  • Dozens of scenic lakes throughout the city.
  • Historic downtown with shops, restaurants, and cultural venues.
  • Affordable housing with strong long-term growth potential.
  • Convenient location between Tampa and Orlando.
  • Strong community pride and year-round local events.

Local Lifestyle

Life in Lakeland moves at a comfortable, community-focused pace. Residents enjoy lakefront walking paths, neighborhood parks, and weekend gatherings downtown. The city offers a blend of historic neighborhoods and modern developments, making it appealing to both long-time residents and newcomers relocating to Central Florida.

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Downtown Lakeland features a growing dining scene with locally owned restaurants, craft breweries, and cozy cafés. Boutique shops and seasonal events create a lively yet welcoming atmosphere. Larger shopping centers and entertainment venues throughout Polk County add convenience for everyday living.

Things to Do

Outdoor recreation is a major highlight of Lakeland living. Residents enjoy boating, fishing, and jogging around Lake Mirror and Lake Hollingsworth. Parks, golf courses, and community events provide year-round activity, while the city’s central location makes weekend trips to Tampa or Orlando simple and convenient.

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Schools In The Area

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Highlands Grove Elementary School 863-648-3002 Public PK-5
Magnolia Montessori Academy 863-797-4991 Public KG-6
South Mckeel Academy 863-510-0044 Public PK-7
McKeel Academy of Technology 863-499-2818 Public 7-12
Highlands Grove Elementary School 863-648-3002 Public PK-5
Magnolia Montessori Academy 863-797-4991 Public KG-6
South Mckeel Academy 863-510-0044 Public PK-7
Cleveland Court Elementary School 863-499-2929 Public KG-5
Lakeland Montessori School House 863-413-0003 Public KG-6
McKeel Elementary Academy 863-499-1287 Public PK-6
Lincoln Avenue Academy 863-499-2955 Public KG-5
Rochelle School of the Arts 863-499-2810 Public PK-8
Combee Academy of Design and Engineering 863-499-2960 Public PK-5
Carlton Palmore Elementary School 863-648-3510 Public PK-5
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School 863-701-1450 Public PK-5
Socrum Elementary School 863-853-6050 Public PK-5
Valleyview Elementary School 863-648-3535 Public PK-5
Winston Academy of Engineering 863-499-2890 Public PK-5
Scott Lake Elementary School 863-648-3520 Public PK-5
Southwest Elementary School 863-499-2830 Public PK-5
Griffin Elementary School 863-853-6020 Public PK-5
Highland City Elementary School 863-648-3540 Public PK-5
James W. Sikes Elementary School 863-648-3525 Public PK-5
Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School 863-815-6633 Public PK-5
Kathleen Elementary School 863-853-6030 Public PK-5
Sleepy Hill Elementary School 863-815-6768 Public PK-5
Polk Full Time Eschool 863-665-4538 Public KG-12
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy 863-499-2870 Public PK-8
Polk Virtual Instruction Program 863-665-4538 Public KG-12
Medulla Elementary School 863-648-3515 Public PK-5
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School 863-853-6011 Public PK-5
Jesse Keen Elementary School 863-499-2880 Public PK-5
Ed Padgett Elementary School 863-853-6044 Public PK-5
Wendell Watson Elementary School 863-853-6060 Public PK-5
Crystal Lake Elementary School 863-499-2966 Public PK-5
Oscar J. Pope Elementary School 863-499-2992 Public PK-5
North Lakeland Elementary School 863-499-2850 Public PK-5
Philip O'Brien Elementary School 863-499-2950 Public PK-5
Dixieland Elementary School 863-499-2930 Public KG-5
Lakeland Christian School 863-688-2771 Private PK-12
Resurrection Catholic School 863-644-3931 Private PK-8
St Paul Lutheran School 863-644-7710 Private PK-8
Doris A. Sanders Learning Center 863-499-2980 Public PK-12
The Cygnet School 863-606-6341 Private KG-10
St Anthony Catholic School 863-858-0671 Private PK-8
Preparing the Way Academy 863-808-6242 Private KG-7
Hadleys Early Education Dba Inspire Academ 863-688-0952 Private KG-5
Head of the Class Learning Center 863-682-4252 Private KG-5
Avengers Christian Academy 877-674-5920 Private KG-11
The Cape Academy 239-573-8668 Private KG-12
Achievement Academy 863-683-6504 Public PK-PK
Polk Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings) 863-665-4538 Public PK-12
Calvary Baptist Church Academy 863-683-6781 Private KG-12
Geneva Classical Academy 863-644-1408 Private PK-12
Highlands Grove Elementary School 863-648-3002 Public PK-5
Magnolia Montessori Academy 863-797-4991 Public KG-6
South Mckeel Academy 863-510-0044 Public PK-7
Cleveland Court Elementary School 863-499-2929 Public KG-5
McKeel Elementary Academy 863-499-1287 Public PK-6
Lincoln Avenue Academy 863-499-2955 Public KG-5
Lakeland Montessori School House 863-413-0003 Public KG-6
Combee Academy of Design and Engineering 863-499-2960 Public PK-5
Carlton Palmore Elementary School 863-648-3510 Public PK-5
Rochelle School of the Arts 863-499-2810 Public PK-8
Socrum Elementary School 863-853-6050 Public PK-5
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School 863-701-1450 Public PK-5
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy 863-499-2742 Public 6-8
Winston Academy of Engineering 863-499-2890 Public PK-5
Valleyview Elementary School 863-648-3535 Public PK-5
Griffin Elementary School 863-853-6020 Public PK-5
Scott Lake Elementary School 863-648-3520 Public PK-5
Southwest Elementary School 863-499-2830 Public PK-5
Lakeland Highlands Middle School 863-648-3500 Public 6-8
Highland City Elementary School 863-648-3540 Public PK-5
Southwest Middle School 863-499-2840 Public 6-8
James W. Sikes Elementary School 863-648-3525 Public PK-5
Sleepy Hill Elementary School 863-815-6768 Public PK-5
Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School 863-815-6633 Public PK-5
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy 863-499-2870 Public PK-8
Polk Virtual Instruction Program 863-665-4538 Public KG-12
Polk Full Time Eschool 863-665-4538 Public KG-12
Kathleen Elementary School 863-853-6030 Public PK-5
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center 863-499-2860 Public 6-12
Lake Gibsons Middle School 863-853-6151 Public 6-8
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School 863-853-6011 Public PK-5
Medulla Elementary School 863-648-3515 Public PK-5
Jesse Keen Elementary School 863-499-2880 Public PK-5
Ed Padgett Elementary School 863-853-6044 Public PK-5
Wendell Watson Elementary School 863-853-6060 Public PK-5
Crystal Lake Elementary School 863-499-2966 Public PK-5
Sleepy Hill Middle School 863-815-6577 Public 6-8
Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) 863-534-0500 Public 4-12
Philip O'Brien Elementary School 863-499-2950 Public PK-5
North Lakeland Elementary School 863-499-2850 Public PK-5
Dixieland Elementary School 863-499-2930 Public KG-5
Oscar J. Pope Elementary School 863-499-2992 Public PK-5
Crystal Lake Middle School 863-499-2970 Public 6-8
Kathleen Middle School 863-853-6040 Public 6-8
Resurrection Catholic School 863-644-3931 Private PK-8
St Paul Lutheran School 863-644-7710 Private PK-8
Roberts Academy at Florida Southern College 863-680-3741 Private 2-8
The Cape Academy 239-573-8668 Private KG-12
St Anthony Catholic School 863-858-0671 Private PK-8
Sparrow Academy 863-777-2269 Private 2-11
South Mckeel Academy 863-510-0044 Public PK-7
McKeel Academy of Technology 863-499-2818 Public 7-12
Rochelle School of the Arts 863-499-2810 Public PK-8
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy 863-499-2742 Public 6-8
Lakeland Highlands Middle School 863-648-3500 Public 6-8
Southwest Middle School 863-499-2840 Public 6-8
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy 863-499-2870 Public PK-8
Polk Virtual Instruction Program 863-665-4538 Public KG-12
Polk Full Time Eschool 863-665-4538 Public KG-12
Lake Gibsons Middle School 863-853-6151 Public 6-8
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center 863-499-2860 Public 6-12
Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) 863-534-0500 Public 4-12
Kathleen Middle School 863-853-6040 Public 6-8
Crystal Lake Middle School 863-499-2970 Public 6-8
Sleepy Hill Middle School 863-815-6577 Public 6-8
Pace Center for Girls 863-688-5596 Public 6-12
Calvary Baptist Church Academy 863-683-6781 Private KG-12
Geneva Classical Academy 863-644-1408 Private PK-12
Parkway Christian Academy 863-646-5031 Private PK-12
Lakeland Christian School 863-688-2771 Private PK-12
Pathways School of Excellence 863-667-5423 Private 6-12
Resurrection Catholic School 863-644-3931 Private PK-8
St Paul Lutheran School 863-644-7710 Private PK-8
Roberts Academy at Florida Southern College 863-680-3741 Private 2-8
Eckerd Connects 863-413-2948 Public 6-12
Maynard a Traviss Technical Academy 863-499-2700 Public 6-12
Sparrow Academy 863-777-2269 Private 2-11
St Anthony Catholic School 863-858-0671 Private PK-8
The Cape Academy 239-573-8668 Private KG-12
Academy Preparatory Center of Lakeland 863-940-8900 Private 5-8
Lakeland Institute for Learning, Org., Corp 863-225-1263 Private 4-12
Limitless Learning Edu 863-450-6185 Private 1-9
Preparing the Way Academy 863-808-6242 Private KG-7
The Cygnet School 863-606-6341 Private KG-10
Doris A. Sanders Learning Center 863-499-2980 Public PK-12
Lakeland Montessori Middle School 863-413-0003 Public 6-8
Avengers Christian Academy 877-674-5920 Private KG-11
Polk Virtual Franchise 863-665-4538 Public 6-12
Polk Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings) 863-665-4538 Public PK-12
McKeel Academy of Technology 863-499-2818 Public 7-12
Polk State College Collegiate High School 863-669-2322 Public 11-12
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Charter High School 863-669-2322 Public 11-12
Lakeland Senior High School 863-499-2900 Public 9-12
George Jenkins High School 863-648-3566 Public 9-12
Kathleen Senior High School 863-499-2655 Public 9-12
Polk Full Time Eschool 863-665-4538 Public KG-12
Polk Virtual Instruction Program 863-665-4538 Public KG-12
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center 863-499-2860 Public 6-12
Lake Gibson Senior High School 863-853-6100 Public 9-12
Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) 863-534-0500 Public 4-12
Fresh Start Community School 863-419-3486 Public 10-12
Polk Virtual Franchise 863-665-4538 Public 6-12
Polk Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings) 863-665-4538 Public PK-12
Polk Grad Academy 863-413-2948 Public 9-12
Pace Center for Girls 863-688-5596 Public 6-12
Calvary Baptist Church Academy 863-683-6781 Private KG-12
Geneva Classical Academy 863-644-1408 Private PK-12
Parkway Christian Academy 863-646-5031 Private PK-12
Lakeland Christian School 863-688-2771 Private PK-12
Pathways School of Excellence 863-667-5423 Private 6-12
Doris A. Sanders Learning Center 863-499-2980 Public PK-12
Maynard a Traviss Technical College 863-499-2700 Public 9-12
Maynard a Traviss Technical Academy 863-499-2700 Public 6-12
Sparrow Academy 863-777-2269 Private 2-11
The Cape Academy 239-573-8668 Private KG-12
Santa Fe Catholic High School 863-665-4188 Private 9-12
Lakeland Institute for Learning, Org., Corp 863-225-1263 Private 4-12
Limitless Learning Edu 863-450-6185 Private 1-9
The Cygnet School 863-606-6341 Private KG-10
Avengers Christian Academy 877-674-5920 Private KG-11
Eckerd Connects 863-413-2948 Public 6-12

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