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Message from the
Anu Saxena was born in India and
moved to Lakeland with his family in
1971. He attended public schools and
Chairman of
graduated from Lakeland High School
in 1982. Anu completed his B.S. in
Civil Engineering from the University of
Florida, worked in Finland for a period
of time, and then earned his Masters
Degree in Engineering from Cornell
the Board
University in 1988. He then worked in
Atlanta for several years where he met
and married his wife, Punam.
In 1991, Anu and Punam returned to
Lakeland where he joined his father’s
family-owned engineering practice as
a Project Engineer. Today he serves as
President of ASC geosciences, inc., a
multi-disciplined engineering firm with
offices throughout the southeastern
United States and international
I
offices in India. He has focused
his practice on major public-sector
t is a privilege to present to you the 2009 Buyer’s Guide from and private-sector projects in the
the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce. areas of transportation, education
The Buyer’s Guide is a compendium of resources and provides and institutional development.
a single yet comprehensive summary of more than 2,000 business Anu has been recognized by his
members and their products and services. Also included are details peers with a number of awards and
distinctions, including: Young Engineer
about the many programs, events, and contact information for key of the Year in 1994 (by Florida
Chamber and community resources. Engineering Society), Engineer of
From your review of the Buyer’s Guide, you will surely notice that Lakeland is the Year in 2002 (American Society
home to businesses of all sizes, from small to large, and that our business community continues of Civil Engineers), and the Minority
to become deeper and more diverse as we realize the vast economic growth potential inherent Business Person of the Year (Tampa
Bay Business Journal).
to Lakeland. Use this Buyer’s Guide as I do - to develop your own business network and help us
Since his graduation from Leadership
reinforce our “Buy Lakeland. It makes good cents !” campaign. Lakeland Class 19, Anu has become
We find ourselves in interesting yet challenging times. The economy of our city is a microcosm involved with numerous community
with respect to our region, our state, our country, and, indeed, the world. Economies are organizations such as Lakeland
transforming themselves the world over from what they once were to what they hope to be, and Volunteers in Medicine, Polk Theatre,
Polk Vision, Central Florida Development
cities are each vying to become a ‘next generation city’; a place where the ideas of tomorrow will
Council, Student Advisory Council at
be created and launched by the workforce of tomorrow. If we work smart and we work together, Lawton Chiles Middle Academy, and
Lakeland will be well-positioned to take its place as a next generation city. Lakeland already benefits Leadership Polk’s inaugural class. He
from significant assets, including our location along Florida’s High-Tech Corridor, our growing and has also maintained his work with
diverse workforce, and our relative affordability. While all of these attributes indeed make Lakeland several honorary societies such as
a desirable place to work and live, the ethos of our business community is marked with a strong Tau Beta Pi, Epsilon Lambda Chi, and
Omicron Delta Kappa.
sense of philanthropy coupled with a proven culture of leadership. These qualities are unique to Over the past six years, Anu has
Lakeland and our Chamber is instrumental in sustaining and nurturing these distinctive attributes. focused his community involvement
There are countless ways to become involved with the Chamber through our many programs with the Lakeland Area Chamber of
and events, all designed to improve the business environment within our community and to help Commerce where he has served on
our members succeed in their own business. While the level of participation and involvement numerous committees and task forces
since 2000, many of which he has
with our Chamber will vary from member to member, I know firsthand that those who will
chaired. Over the past three years,
benefit most are the motivated members who take an active role to promote their own business, Anu has served on the Chamber’s
avail themselves of the professional resources the Chamber has to offer, and can then realize the executive committee as Vice Chair
value of their investment as a Chamber member. for Diversity, Vice Chair for Smart
It is an inspiration to serve as Chairman of your Chamber, alongside a talented and diverse Community, and as Chair-Elect.
Anu considers it the highest civic
Board of Directors and Staff. Together, we look forward to serving as stewards of our community
honor to lead one of Florida’s finest
as we transform Lakeland from being just another great place to live and work to becoming chambers and to follow the example
Florida’s “Community of Choice”. of visionary Lakeland business
leaders before him. He hopes to
Sincerely, help transform the environment of our
community as a Next Generation City
where his children will also choose to
settle with their families as Lakeland
truly becomes Florida’s “Community
Anu Saxena of Choice”.
2009 Chairman of the Board
2009 Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce 1

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Table
of Contents
Quality of Life
Lakeland for Work or Play............................................................... 4
Living in Lakeland........................................................................... 8 Lakeland Area
Chamber of Commerce
Employment Opportunities............................................................. 10 35 Lake Morton Drive
Transportation.............................................................................. 13 Lakeland, Florida 33801
863.688.8551
Healthcare................................................................................... 14 Fax: 863.683.7454
Education......................................................................................21 info@LakelandChamber.com
LakelandChamber.com
Arts &Culture................................................................................ 26
Festivals & Attrations..................................................................... 30 Publisher & President:
Kathleen L. Munson
Downtown.................................................................................... 32
A Place to Call Home.................................................................... 33 Managing Editor:
Aaron J. Bates
On The Town................................................................................ 34
Design:
Sports & Recreation...................................................................... 36
Amy Dennis
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Buyer’s Guide
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Contributing Photograper:
Thomas Hagerty
For more information on photos
Chamber Accreditation.................................................................. 39 by Tom Hagerty contact
thomas.hagerty@gmail.com
Past Chairman of the Board........................................................... 39
The Lakeland Area Chamber of
Chamber Accolades...................................................................... 40
Commerce Buyer’s Guide is published
2009 Executive Committee............................................................ 41 by the Chamber, 35 Lake Morton
Drive, Lakeland, Florida 33801,
2009 Board of Directors................................................................ 42
(863) 688-8551 for its use. No part of
Chairman’s Circle......................................................................... 44 this publication may be reproduced
in any form without the express
Executive Office............................................................................ 54
written consent of the Lakeland Area
Chamber Foundation..................................................................... 54 Chamber of Commerce. All rights
reserved © 2009. The publishers
Lakeland Economic Development Council (LEDC)............................ 54 cannot guarantee the correctness
Chamber Staff.............................................................................. 56 of this publication, and assume no
liability of the contents nor for any
Trustees........................................................................................ 57 errors or omissions.
Membership Directory................................................................... 58

For Work
or For Play
B uilt upon historic character,
heritage, philanthropy and
volunteerism, Lakeland offers its resi-
of Lakeland’s
last downtown
tower has added 76
dents and visitors a true sense of place. units of upscale, urban
From its pedestrian friendly downtown housing to downtown Lake-
to quiet picnics on the shore of one of land. Lake Mirror Community
its lakes, Lakeland has something to Park, anchored by historic Lake Mirror groups and Lakeland residents.
offer each of its diverse residents and Promenade, has inspired continuing en- Nearly 90,000 people live in Lake-
visitors. hancements and public/private partner- land’s city limits, and the greater Lake-
In the last 10 years, City-funded ships, including Kryger Overlook Park, land area is closing in on a population of
public improvements in the downtown Barnett Family Park and Hollis Garden. 220,000. Over 7.5 million people live
core have triggered over $284 million The Peggy Brown Center, the Magnolia within a 100-mile radius, something no
in private investment to downtown Building and the Lake Mirror Center other city in the Southeast can boast.
Lakeland. The restoration & renovation continue to be popular with community With a Parks and Recreation depart-

ment second to none, Lakeland utilizes of innovation and progressive thinkers.
its diverse neighborhoods, numerous Notwithstanding its own identity,
lakes and public spaces to create an at- Lakeland is ideally situated between the
mosphere that welcomes newcom- larger metro areas of Tampa and Orlan-
ers to join old friends through- do. Whether it is professional sports,
out the area. With an average beaches or theme parks, Lakeland is
daily temperature of 73 30 minutes to an hour from it all. Lo-
degrees (Fahrenheit), resi- cated off Interstate 4 in the middle of
dents and visitors alike Florida’s High Tech Corridor, Lakeland
can enjoy Lakeland’s boasts of drives less than 1 hour to the
great outdoors all year nation’s top 2 airports. According to
round. Conde Nast Traveler readers, Tampa
Founded by Abraham International Airport ranked #1 in the
Munn, Lakeland was in- country and #3 in the world, and Or-
corporated January 1, lando International Airport ranked #2
1885. Built on excellent in the country and #5 in the world.
railroad service in the mid- We invite you to see how Lakeland’s
1890’s, Lakeland was quickly commitment to downtown develop-
one of the premier cities in all of ment, redevelopment, historic preserva-
Florida. From the winter strawber- tion, cultural amenities and a business
ry crops of the mid-1890’s to being the friendly environment make Lakeland
3rd city in all of Florida to have electric the best place for residents, visitors and
lights, Lakeland has always been a hub businesses alike.
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Living In
Lakeland
N umerous options are available
to those looking for homes
and accommodations in Lakeland and
the surrounding area. Single-family
homes range in price from $65,000 to
well over $1,000,000 for some exclusive Downtown
estate homes. The median sale price of a Historic District
home is $131,600.
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Homes and neighborhoods match-
ing a wide spectrum of needs for indi-
viduals and families alike exist in our
bustling community. Selections include
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Numerous options
are available to those
looking for homes in
the Lakeland area
waterfront property, historic homes,
custom-designed homes, golf course
communities, modern condominiums,
rental apartments and country estates
with all amenities included. Nursing
and assisted care facilities are available
through the city and several are located
within some of the larger develop-
ments. Whether you’re looking for that
community you never have to leave, a
home close to downtown in an eclectic
or historic neighborhood, or something
on the water, Lakeland has a home to
offer you.
In addition, our community is served
by almost 400 churches representing
virtually every faith and denomination.
Employment
Opportunities
L akeland’s top three industries
are tourism, manufacturing and
distribution. Lakeland distinguishes it-
lion square feet on manu-
facturing/warehouse space
annually, with over 28 million
self as a business friendly city due to our square feet in the entire market.
quality of life, diverse culture & people, According to the 2008, third quarter
available labor & labor costs, location report by Cushman & Wakefield, “The
on the Interstate 4 corridor between Lakeland Industrial Market remains sta- more than $25 million
Tampa and Orlando, access to univer- ble when compared to Florida’s other in- in revenue. Because tour-
sities, ports and two International air- dustrial markets. The Lakeland Market’s ism is such an important
ports and the cost of doing business. overall vacancy rate remains the lowest industry to Lakeland, the
More and more employers from other of all Florida’s major industrial markets.” Lakeland Area Chamber of
industries are calling Lakeland home as Each year more than 1.6 million visi- Commerce, City of Lakeland
we see a continued growth in popula- tors travel through Polk County, spend- and Central Florida Visitors &
tion and the regeneration of the city. ing nearly $1.8 billion in taxable sales Convention Bureau work both inde-
Lakeland’s location between Tampa revenue and employing 17,000 residents. pendently and in unison on various mar-
and Orlando makes it an ideal location The Detroit Tigers spring training camp, keting efforts to keep this industry alive
for manufacturing and distribution. The and the year-round Lakeland Flying and well.
Lakeland market absorbs between 2 mil- Tigers located in Lakeland account for A growing sector of Lakeland’s econ-
omy is health care. Major health care
employers include Lakeland Regional
Medical Center (the 5th largest hospital
in the state of Florida, housing 851 beds),
Watson Clinic (one of the state’s largest
medical clinics with over 1,500 employ-
ees), Clark & Daughtrey Medical Group,
and two cancer centers the Center for
Cancer Care and Research and Lake-
Lakeland’s Top
Three Industries are
Tourism, Manufacturing
and Distribution
land Regional Cancer Center. WellDyne Other major employers include GEI-
Rx announced plans for its full service CO Insurance, GC Services, FedEx Na- Polk County leads the
prescription benefits management and tional LTL, Saddle Creek Corporation, state’s citrus-producing
Southeast operations center, which will Summit Consulting, Key Safety, Mc-
counties with 81,109
employ 671 employees by year three of Donald Construction, Country Hearth
operation. Watson Clinic just completed Bakery, Pepperidge Farm, The Ledger, acres of commercial
a 50,000 sf expansion which will house Tampa Maid Foods, the City of Lake- citrus groves and ranks
several specialties including plastic sur- land and Polk County Public Schools. second with 9.6 million
gery and a medical spa. The citrus industry (the growing, pack-
ing, processing and selling) contributes
citrus trees
more than $9 billion in economic impact city and county development impact
and 90,000 jobs to the state of Florida. fees and are also entitled to various tax
Polk County leads the state’s citrus-pro- credits and other incentives.
ducing counties with 81,109 acres of com- Downtown Lakeland has gone wire-
mercial citrus groves and ranks second less. Bring along your WiFi- enabled
with 9.6 million citrus trees, according laptop or PDA and browse the internet
to the most recent USDA statistics. for free on Surf Lakeland, our Down-
Polk ranked first in Florida, 2006- town wireless internet hot zone.
07 production, with 22.4 million
boxes of citrus harvested.
The Lakeland Downtown De-
velopment Authority, in coopera-
tion with the City of Lakeland, has
undertaken development projects
based upon attracting the private sec-
tor to invest in the historic Downtown
area. Private and public development
has pumped more than $284 million
into Downtown Lakeland. Developers
benefit from the exemption of some
Publix Supermarkets
Publix Super Markets is ket chains in the United
Lakeland’s largest em- States. Publix’s Lakeland
ployer with over 9,000 em- facilities include numerous
ployees locally. From 1998- super markets, manufactur-
2008, Publix is listed as ing (bakery, dairy and deli
“One of the top companies kitchen), distribution and
in FORTUNE’s list of “100 cold storage facilities as
Best Companies to Work well as their recently com-
For.” Publix is also the num- pleted 320,000 square feet
ber one private employer corporate headquarters.
in the state of Florida, with Constantly adding new
2007 retail sales of $23 bil- stores, Publix currently has
lion. Publix is one of the10 over 961 super markets in
largest –volume supermar- 5 states.

Taking Your Message to the Community
Why Bus Advertising? Transit Facts
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• Reach them where decisions are made. Get them where they • Over 2 Million Rides a Year
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Lakeland
Travel &
Train Station
Transportation
L akeland’s proximity to Inter-
state 4 adds to the magnetism
of the City for residents, businesses and
recreation and it makes our communi-
ties safer and saves valuable resources—
and all of that adds up to a boost in our
visitors alike. I-4 now boasts three travel area’s quality of life. interwoven throughout the county.
lanes in both directions along the entire The Citrus Connection service is CSX provides the ideal method of
Polk County corridor. In addition to available Monday through Friday 5:45 transportation for the train, truck, bare
I-4, motorists have the additional op- a.m. to 7:15 p.m. and on Saturday from and container traffic it serves.
tions of using the In-town Bypass and 7:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. The buses run
the Polk Parkway. The In-town Bypass over 20 routes in frequencies of 30 and Lakeland Linder
makes east and west bound traffic in 60 minutes and cover the great majority Regional Airport
and out of downtown Lakeland trou- of shopping centers, medical facilities, With over 123,000 aviation operations
ble-free. The Polk Parkway is a limited educational institutions and recreation each year, city owned and operated Lake-
access toll road connected to I-4 that centers in the local area. Direct connec- land Linder Regional Airport is one of
eases the access to the interstate for tions can also be made to several neigh- the busiest contract towers in the country.
those in the southern part of the city. boring communities. All route maps Situated four miles southwest of the city’s
Expansion of the Amtrak system are available at www.ridecitrus.com for commerce center, this airport provides
brought the convenience of passenger viewing and printing. service to general aviation aircraft, in-
rail service to Lakeland. The carrier’s The Lakeland Area Mass Transit Au- cluding approximately 200 business and
station, located downtown overlook- thority (d/b/a Citrus Connection) is personal aircraft based at the airport. The
ing Lake Mirror, enables passengers to approaching over two million rides an- airport can accept large aircraft up to, and
board trains for Miami, Jacksonville, and nually on the fixed route buses and over including a Boeing 757.
beyond. Nearby Winter Haven is also 170,000 rides through the Handy Bus The airport is also a reliever facility
home to a passenger boarding station. (Para Transit Service), providing door- for both Tampa and Orlando Interna-
to-door service for disabled citizens on tional Airports. Facilities include a
Citrus Connection a reservation basis. beautiful terminal and ramp, two run-
The public transit service provided by The Citrus Connection is part of ways, associated taxiways, offices, han-
the Citrus Connection has something your life whether you are using one of gar space, and two restaurants.
to offer everyone in our area, whether the many transit services or just realiz- Approaches are available for air-
you ride or not. The fact is that an af- ing the value of transit. craft arrivals during inclement weath-
fordable, working mass transportation er. Lakeland Linder Regional Airport
system is important to local commerce, CSX offers two FBO facilities providing
life and progress. It gets people to work, Freight needs are served by CSX services for arriving and departing
medical appointments, shopping and Railroad’s extensive network on tracks aircraft.

Hospitals
& Healthcare
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services, dialysis and
lithotripsy. The hos-
pital also offers a wide
there be an intro here? variety of diagnostic/
ancillary services including
Bartow Regional CT’s, MRI’s, echocardiography
Medical Center and mammography as well as pro-
Bartow Regional Medical Center viding a full-service laboratory, radiol-
is a 72-bed acute care facility serving ogy and respiratory care departments. Lakeland has a
south Lakeland, Bartow, Mulberry, Ft. Since Health Management Associates, wealth of arts
Meade, southwest Winter Haven and Inc. acquired the facility in April 2005
south Polk County. The newest hos- many services have been added. Sixteen
and culture if you
pital facility in Polk County offering beds have been added for a Progressive know where to look
emergency services, inpatient and out- Care Unit and Post-Surgical Unit, the
patient surgical services, cardiac cath- Emergency Department has been en- Care and Hyperbaric Medicine were
eterization, wound care/hyperbaric larged, a Cardiac Cath Lab was built, built. The Emergency Department at
medicine, intensive care, progressive and a new Center for Therapy and Bartow Regional Medical Center is
care, post-surgical care, rehabilitation Wellness and a new Center for Wound one of the most efficient ER’s in the
Bartow Regional
Medical Center

days a week with board certified phy-
sicians and specially trained nurses to As Lakeland continues
treat all types of emergency situations.
to advance and
Center for Cancer develop, the demand
Care & Research for quality, innovative
No need to travel outside of the
healthcare grows
county as first-class cancer treat-
ment is available right in Lakeland progressive surgical interventions,
at the Center for Cancer Care & and the latest in radiation therapy
Research. This state-of-the-art fa- and chemotherapy alternatives. The
cility is an affiliate of the acclaimed facility houses state of the art equip-
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & ment and technology, and doctors
Research Institute in Tampa, which confer with Moffitt’s physicians and
means that patients gain access to the research scientists for unusual or
latest in cutting edge clinical research complex cases. Their mobile screen-
trials and treatment options. The ing unit serves area employers by
Vein Center at Watson Clinic’s Center is operated by two of Central providing on-site screenings such
Heart & Vascular Institute
Florida’s most respected medical as mammography, skin checks and
practices: Watson Clinic and Clark & blood testing. The Center for Cancer
county with its quick turn-around Daughtrey Medical Group, as well as Care & Research -- armed with only
time. The emergency services depart- some of the area’s finest independent the best -- stands united in their com-
ment is staffed 24 hours a day, seven oncologists. Expert physicians utilize mitment to fight cancer.
When fighting cancer, you need a team of specialists who

nurture your well-being every step of the way. At the
Center for Cancer Care & Research, we have the area’s
most experienced team of cancer specialists, all dedicated
to preserving a better quality of life for you. Armed with
the latest technologies and treatment options, we’re
Polk County’s only affiliate of the world renowned H. Lee
Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute. And, we are
one of only two freestanding cancer centers in the country
to earn a highly coveted 3-year accreditation by the
American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.
When cancer is the diagnosis,

choose the team with the credentials
you can trust with your life.
Watson Clinic Clark & Daughtrey Independent

LLP Medical Group, P.A. Physicians
863-680-7780 863-284-5040 863-683-5941
1730 Lakeland Hills Blvd. • Lakeland, FL • www.LakelandCancerTreatment.com
Since 1941, Watson Clinic has been 200 physicians in a wide variety of
Lakeland's medical provider of choice, medical and surgical specialties. We
delivering compassionate and skilled remain committed to providing the
health care services to generations of expert care and advanced technologies
families. As this community has grown, you deserve. For more information,
so have we. Watson Clinic now offers call today at 863-680-7000 or visit
14 convenient locations and more than us online at www.WatsonClinic.com.
We are a proud member of the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce,

the Board of Directors, Chairman’s Circle and the
Lakeland Economic Development Council.
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Healthcare Continued
Clark & Daughtrey Lakeland and a pediatrics

Watson Clinic’s
Medical Group, P.A. office in Winter Haven.
Women’s Center
Treating each patient as a special indi-
vidual has been the trademark of Clark Watson Clinic LLP
& Daughtrey Medical Group since it Watson Clinic has proudly
was founded in 1949. served Central Florida’s
The group combines old-fashioned healthcare needs for over
care with the most modern technology 65 years. First established
and treatments. Forty skilled doctors in 1941 with only a
and eight advanced physician extend- handful of physicians,
ers offer a broad range of medical spe- Watson Clinic has grown
cialties, including cardiology, oncol- into one of the largest
ogy, surgery, pulmonology and critical and most respected outpatient medi-
care, internal medicine, pediatrics and cal clinics in the southeast. Today, the Watson Clinic has grown
women’s health. Watson Clinic team includes nearly 200 into one of the largest
With a main campus centrally lo- physicians practicing in 38 different
and most respected
cated on South Florida Avenue, Clark medical and surgical specialties from
& Daughtrey also operates convenient 12 convenient locations -- including outpatient medical clinics
walk-in clinics in north and south their widely-recognized main campus in the southeast
Looking for
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• 50 medical providers.
More than 20 specialties.
• More services (including
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Radiology Department)
• 7 convenient locations, so
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MEDICAL G R O U P, P. A .
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284-5941
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Constantly evolving
technologies.
Technologies are constantly changing. And improving. No one understands this more
than Lakeland Regional Medical Center, where you’ll find the latest advances for
more effective diagnostics and treatment.
As home to Polk County’s only da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System, we’re
leading the way to providing patients less invasive treatment options. We offer the
area’s only BrainLAB VectorVision®, a sophisticated software technology that more
accurately guides surgeons in delicate brain procedures. And with our real-time
orthopedic navigation system, we’re revolutionizing the precision and outcomes
of knee and hip replacement.
These are just some of the amazing technologies that are improving
our delivery of care. And more importantly, improving lives. For more information,
visit www.LRMC.com or call 68¤-LRMC (5762).
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patients’ convenience and need for pri-
Watson Clinic North vacy. A healing garden and putting green
provide necessary relaxation and dis-
traction. Volunteers from the hospital’s
Healing Arts program as well as local pet
therapy volunteers can often be found
interacting with patients, their families,
and staff. Patients and caregivers also
benefit from support group meetings.
on Lakeland Hills Boulevard. Watson ratory, medical, surgical, urologic, and LRCC’s multidisciplinary cancer
Clinic physicians are partners in the gynecologic oncology services, as well care team of physicians, oncology cer-
Center for Cancer Care & Research, a as a resource library and post-mastec- tified nurses, pharmacists, and others
cutting-edge facility that delivers a new tomy boutique. The Women’s Imaging are committed to providing compas-
dimension of cancer care to our region, Center, an LRCC and RIS affiliation, sionate care while advancing the cure
aided in no small part by an official af- provides digital mammography and for cancer. For more information, visit
filiation with the world-renowned H. other women’s imaging services. www.LakelandRegionalCancerCenter.com.
Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research LRCC physicians are fellowship-
Institute in Tampa. The recently opened trained within their specialty areas. Lakeland Regional
Women’s Center offers expert mam- They are leaders in advanced treat- Medical Center
mography and breast surgery services ments and technologies, such as senti- Founded in 1916, Lakeland Regional
to women throughout the community nel lymph node mapping, cryosurgery, Medical Center is one of the largest and
and beyond. The Watson Clinic Foun- robotic surgery, hyperthermic limb per- most innovative healthcare facilities in
dation, Inc., the philanthropic arm of fusion, mammosite, and IMRT/IGRT. Florida. Polk County benefits from a
the clinic, promotes the wellness of The Cancer Research and Clinical scope of specialized services and highly
mankind through education and com- Trials program at LRCC offers patients trained and experienced staff uncom-
munity service. Watson Clinic has a access to clinical trials on a national ba- mon in a community of our size.
highly regarded national reputation for sis that test promising new therapies or Lakeland Regional Medical Center’s
securing top-notch physicians, fostering approaches in cancer care. Heart Center is the largest, most experi-
the advancements of tomorrow with the The patient experience comes first at enced, and most comprehensive cardiac
Center for Research, using the latest in Lakeland Regional Cancer Center. The
technology and innovation, and linking facility provides a soothing environment
their many specialties and resources for with a beautiful view and attention to
the benefit of their patients.
Lakeland Regional
Cancer Center
Lakeland Regional Cancer
Center, affiliated with Lake-
land Regional Medical Center,
provides advanced cancer care
through clinical research, state-
of-the-art diagnostic and treat-
ment services, patient education Lakeland Regional
Medical Center
and support services. The facility Lakeland Regional
houses chemotherapy, radiation, labo- Cancer Center

program in Polk County. It is the area’s
only accredited Chest Pain Center, assur-
ing streamlined care from the emergency
department to the catheterization lab
and throughout the patient’s stay. In ad-
Helping Clients Succeed dition, LRMC’s cardiovascular surgery
Every Step of the Way. program has been awarded the highest
possible distinction as determined by the
Society of Thoracic Surgery, the 3 Star
Audit & Accounting Services
Rating achieved by only 12% of hospi-
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Learning
& Education
years of experience.
Polk County Public Schools have a
strong community involvement com-
there be an intro here? ponent. Nearly 30,000 volunteers and Schools (ACICS). Degrees available
provide more than 1.2 million hours of include Associates and Bachelors degrees
Polk County Schools service to schools each year. The Polk in Criminal Justice, Medical Assisting,
The Polk County Public Schools are the Education Foundation awards nearly criminal justice, medical assisting, busi-
eighth-largest Florida school district and $600,000 in scholarships to Polk stu- ness administration, accounting, com-
among the 40 largest nationally. More dents annually. More than 2,100 local puter information science, health care
than 92,000 students are enrolled. The businesses and organizations partner administration, marketing and pharmacy
district has 160 school sites including with schools in programs and projects. technician. Everest University has added
traditional elementary, middle and high Students provide more than 112,000 programs in Medical Insurance Billing
schools, magnet and choice schools, char- hours of service to the community and Coding, Business Administration,
ter schools and career schools. through service projects that link the Accounting, Computer Information Sci-
The district is the largest employer curriculum to community needs. ence, and Paralegal Studies. Everest Uni-
in Polk County with more than 13,000 versity also offers two diploma programs,
employees, more than half of those are Everest University Pharmacy Technician and Massage Ther-
employed as teachers. Approximately Founded in 1890, Everest University is apy. The student body consists of more
23 percent of Polk County teachers the oldest business college in the state and than 7000 students who benefit from the
have advanced degrees beyond a bach- is nationally accredited by the Accredit- selection of day, evening, weekend, and
elor’s degree. Polk’s teachers average 8 ing Council for Independent Colleges on-line courses.
Polk County
Elementary School

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Everest University offers a quality ca- Everest University offers hands-on ca- Representatives who assist each student
reer education with many advantages. reer training. Everest University incorpo- with everything from interviewing skills
Everest University has instructors with rates hands-on training into all of our pro- to improving resumes.
real-world experience. Everest Univer- grams. We also help with each student’s
sity recruits qualified professionals with search for financial aid. Upon graduation, Florida Southern College
industry-specific expertise. So, students Everest University help our graduates find Founded in 1883, Florida Southern
get the benefit of real-world knowledge jobs within the appropriate career. Our College is a private, comprehensive, Unit-
and gain the kind of practical insights campus has a Career Placement Office ed Methodist-affiliated college with a lib-
that can not be learned from a textbook. staffed with dedicated Career Placement eral arts core. Florida Southern maintains
Public Library
Lakeland enjoys the benefits of three public
libraries and sees over 500,000 visitors per year
to the facilities. The Lakeland Public Library,
considered the city’s Main Library at 100 Lake
Morton Drive, completed a renovation and
expansion of its Youth Services unit in 2006.
Space for expanded children’s collections, to Lakeland
include more computer resources and study Public Library
rooms makes the library a convenient and
attractive place for students. Youth Services,
which serves infants through teens, offers weekly classes on software products and computer basics
programs for babies, toddlers and preschoolers is provided monthly by both the Main Library
in addition to book discussion groups and and the elibrary South Lakeland. In addition, the
summer activities for older children. The Larry libraries feature online databases for research and
R. Jackson Branch Library, at 1700 North downloadable videos and audiobooks for tech
Florida Avenue, serves the needs of residents savvy users.
in north Lakeland. elibrary South Lakeland is
a storefront facility at the Lake Miriam Square History
shopping center at 4740 S. Florida Avenue. Research Lakeland’s rich history in the Special
The elibrary, or express library, features the Collections or “Lakeland Room” at the Main
most popular public library resources in one Library. Users have access to photographs,
convenient location. Bestsellers, computer postcards, maps and manuscripts both in the
access, DVDs and music CDs are available for room as well as online.
check-out. The library system is funded by both
the city of Lakeland and the Polk County Board Access
of County Commissioners. Polk County residents can obtain a library card
free of charge with proof of residency. Your
Technology library card can be used throughout the county
Internet access for all ages remains a popular at all public libraries and reciprocal borrowing
service. The Main Library, the Larry R. Jackson privileges apply to many neighboring counties
Branch Library, and the elibrary South Lakeland such as Pinellas, Lake and Osceola.
offers free access to computers and serves as free
To learn more about the libraries in Lakeland and the services
wireless hot spots for internet connectivity. Training offered, access the Web site at www.lakelandgov.net/library.

its commitment to academic excellence DISCOVER
Your Career
through 50 undergraduate programs of
study and distinctive graduate programs
in business administration, education,
and nursing. The College has a 13:1 stu-
dent/faculty ratio and provides students At PCC You’ll Discover:
with numerous opportunities for engaged • Faculty dedicated
learning, including student-faculty collab- to your success
orative research and performance, study
• Classes close to home
abroad, service learning, internships,
and honors study. The College boasts 26 • Financial aid available
NCAA Division II national champion- • Over 190 degree
ships and is ranked by U. S. News and programs
World Report among the Top 10 “Best • Online classes
Baccalaureate Colleges in the South.”
The Princeton Review includes the Col-
lege in its 2009 edition of “The Best 368
Colleges,” and The Fiske Guide to Col- Polk Community College
leges 2009 ranks FSC a “Best Buy” private Winter Haven • Lakeland
Lake Wales • Airside
polk.edu/learn
college. Located on scenic Lake Holling-
sworth, Florida Southern is the home of Polk Community College is committed to and encourages equal opportunity / equal / access for its programs, services and activities.
the world’s largest single-site collection of

Frank Lloyd Wright architecture.
More than just another face in the crowd.
Polk Community College
Polk Community College serves
approximately 20,000 students on its
Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses.
Outstanding faculty provides quality
education using technology-equipped
classrooms or the internet.
PCC credit students attend classes
on one of two tracks:
• Associate in Arts degree (AA). Stu-
dents earn this degree, which transfers
to a four-year university, working to-
ward a bachelor’s degree.
• Associate in Science (AS) and Associate
in Applied Science (AAS). Students in
this track learn the skills necessary for WE PREPAREwww.flsouthern.edu/mba
LEADERS
immediate employment in a high wage
career in technology or health care fields.
A new $28.7 million technical build-
ing opened on the Lakeland campus
during 2007. The 125,000 square feet

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building includes a large state of the art tripling enrollment between 1999 and nology that contributes to the learning
teaching auditorium, classrooms, labs, 2008. This Christian university offers environment and includes technolo-
offices and student support facilities. It 45 undergraduate majors and seven gy-enhanced classrooms, a campus-
is the third academic building and like graduate degrees through day, evening wide wireless network, and professors
the rest of the Lakeland Campus, the and weekend, and online programs. who teach students around the globe
new facility is used by students, faculty In 2008, Southeastern opened a re- through online classes. In addition to
and staff from both PCC and USF. modeled 32,000-square-foot facility for nationally-ranked athletics, the univer-
PCC’s Corporate College helps power its College of Business and Legal Stud- sity offers students and the Lakeland
economic development, working in co- ies and College of Education. Last year, community concerts, theatre, and other
operation with the Lakeland Economic the university built Tuscana Ristorante, cultural events.
Development Council and with local a $7 million, 25,000-square-foot res- In 2007 and 2008, Southeastern wel-
businesses and industry. Customized taurant on its campus. comed hundreds of guests for its first two
technical and leadership training by the Within the last seven years, South- National Leadership Forums. Presenters
Corporate College helps local businesses eastern has newly built or remodeled included General Colin L. Powell, USA
and industry remain competitive in the 100% of university-owned, student (Ret.), former Florida governor Jeb Bush,
world economy. Quick Response Train- housing and opened a sports com- and Super Bowl-winning football coach
ing is provided when needed to meet the plex and the Pansler Alumni-Student Tony Dungy of the Indianapolis Colts.
employment needs of new companies or Union. It also completed Kelly Gar- In addition to its stunning, 87-acre
local companies needing more trained dens, the university’s lusciously land- Lakeland campus marked by Mediter-
workers in order to expand. scaped quadrangle, which incorporates ranean-style architecture, Southeastern
plazas dedicated to past presidents and runs the new 13,250-square-foot Jeru-
Southeastern University other Southeastern leaders. salem Studies Centre in Israel, where its
Southeastern University has captured The university maintains an aggres- International Studies Program is based.
national attention for rapid growth, sive, award-winning program of tech- The university also plans to use this fa-
Southeastern University has tripled their

enrollment between 1999 and 2008
Southeastern
University

cility in West Jerusalem to host visitors es, electives, web-based courses, certificate research in a personalized setting: small
for summer conferences. programs and program partnerships with class sizes, convenient locations, innova-
the main campus in Tampa. tive programs, and flexible formats.
Traviss Career Center USF Lakeland partners with Florida USFP’s faculty members have dem-
Traviss Career Center has been serv- public community colleges including onstrated high levels of scholarly
ing Polk County and Central Florida Polk Community College, South Flor- achievement as well as excellence in
since 1964, offering accredited, afford- ida Community College and Hillsbor- real-world settings outside the class-
able career education. ough Community College-Plant City room. These professional mentors
Traviss Career Center is a Polk Coun- to provide their graduates with upper model practical, multidisciplinary ap-
ty public school serving approximately division education. Specifically, this proaches to learning that make a differ-
1,050 full-time high school and adult partnership allows students to obtain ence for students and for the organiza-
students and offering over 35 high skill/ their first two years (Associates of Arts- tions and communities in which those
high wage programs. Program clusters in- A.A. or Associate of Science-A.S.) from students will work after graduation.
clude: Business Technology, Health Sci- the local community college then com- USFP students pursue degrees and cer-
ence Education, Industrial Technology, plete their baccalaureate and/or gradu- tificates in more than 20 programs and
Service Careers and Specialized and Eve- ate degree through USF Lakeland. This have learned to expect the polytech-
ning Programs. These programs offerings collaboration allows students to obtain nic’s multidisciplinary focus, hands-on
include over 20 industry certifications. a 4-year degree, as well as a graduate de- learning, and real-world application—
The programs are available on the main gree, without leaving their community. all delivered within a supportive cam-
campus and at local high schools. There is USF is one of the ten largest universi- pus community. Degrees earned on the
abundant financial aide available. ties in the nation, and the USF Lakeland Polytechnic campus are fully accred-
The Center is located at 3225 Win- campus serves several thousand students ited USF degrees through the Southern
ter Lake Road (Hwy 540). They are each year. USF’s mascot is the bull, and Association of Colleges and Schools
accredited by the Council on Occupa- its school colors are green and gold. The (SACS) and other discipline-specific
tional Education, Southern Association university’s sports teams participate in the accrediting bodies.
of Colleges and Schools and the Com- NCAA Division I-A level as members of USFP students enjoy a vibrant and
mission on International and Trans- the prestigious Big East Conference. growing campus life through on-campus
Regional Accreditation. As a top-tier public university, USF events, numerous student organizations,
Lakeland is poised to have a dramatic im- intramurals, and athletic events. The uni-
USF Lakeland pact on the economic future and quality versity’s sports teams participate in the
The University of South Florida of life of central Florida. USF Lakeland is NCAA Division I-A level as members
Lakeland is a part of a nationally rec- dedicated to serving the citizens of Polk, of the prestigious Big East Conference.
ognized research and public university Highlands, Hardee and eastern Hills- As a top-tier public university, USF
system. Located 30 miles east of Tampa borough counties in a regional setting. Polytechnic is poised to have a dramat-
and 40 miles west of Orlando just of The Lakeland campus is a distinctive, ic impact on the economic future and
the Polk Parkway, the USF Lakeland locally available University with premier quality of life of central Florida. USFP
campus is at the heart of the emerging research and instructional status. is also engaged in the process of build-
Florida High Tech Corridor. ing a new campus at the eastern inter-
Established in 1988, the Lakeland cam- USF Polytechnic section of I-4 and the Polk Parkway,
pus offers upper-level and graduate courses The University of South Florida between Lakeland and Auburndale
and awards undergraduate and graduate Polytechnic (USFP) is the state’s only at the heart of the emerging Florida
degrees through the areas of Arts and Sci- polytechnic university and provides High Tech Corridor. This new campus,
ences, Business, Education, Engineering, upper-level undergraduate and graduate designed by one of the world’s leading
and Information Technology. The campus students with an extraordinary opportu- architects, is expected to be a model of
also supports a number of individual class- nity to experience applied learning and “the new American university.”

Arts, Culture
& History
W ith a wide variety of both
visual and performing
arts, residents can broaden their ho-
es! Art & science
are the pathways for
many of the learn-
rizons through an art museum, chil- ing concepts, freeing
dren’s museum, Frank Lloyd Wright the child’s creativity and Imperial
exhibit, the Florida Dance Theatre, unleashing the power of play. Symphony Orchestra
and so much more. Residents of all Surprise your senses on a jet-stream
ages can find something to partici- journey of discovery through touch- summer camps and a lec-
pate in and enjoy. able exhibits featuring art, science, ture series featuring his-
literature, math, health, life skills and torical figures in aviation.
Explorations V cultures from around the world. En-
Children’s Museum hance the life of a child and visit Ex- Sun ‘n Fun Fly In
Located in the heart of downtown plorations V today! Each April, tens of thousands
Lakeland in a historic 1929 building, of aviation enthusiasts travel to
Explorations V offers three floors of Florida Air Museum one of the world’s largest aviation
kid-powered exhibits and interactive The Florida Air Museum at Sun ‘n events: the Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In. Held at
programs that celebrate the five sens- Fun is Florida’s official aviation mu- the Sun ‘n Fun Complex at Lakeland
seum and education cen- Linder Regional Airport, this popular
Explorations V ter. On display you’ll find a week-long event features over 4000
Children”s Museum unique collection of aircraft airplanes, daily air shows and a
and other aviation related Friday night air show complete with
memorabilia, including over pyrotechnics. In addition, educational
35 experimental and home forums, seminars and workshops for
built aircrafts. The museum virtually every aviation interest are
is also home to the exclusive available. The attraction brings in
Howard Hughes collec- guests from all 50 states and more
tion and exhibits featuring
Charles Lindburgh and the
Tuskegee Airmen. Year- Lakeland has a
round education programs
wealth of arts
allow students of all ages to
experience aviation through and culture if you
hands-on learning activities, know where to look

than 60 countries, making a major Florida Dance Theatre theatre productions, concerts from the
contribution to Lakeland’s economic Florida Dance Theatre is a contempo- Piano Department and Dance Depart-
development. rary ballet and modern dance company ment, visual arts exhibitions and an an-
dedicated to the enhancement of our nual school-wide musical. School infor-
Florida Southern College community, through the art of dance. mation and the performance calendar can
Frank Lloyd Wright Florida Dance Theatre gives several per- be found at www.harrisonarts.com.
Architecture & Visitors Center formances during the season to enrich the
Florida Southern College is home cultural landscape of Polk County. There Imperial Symphony
to the largest single-site collection of is also a training academy for children age Orchestra
three to adults and professionals. The Imperial Symphony Orchestra
Florida Dance Theatre takes profes- offers an enriching season of live orches-
sional dance into area public schools, has tra concerts and events, that includes
a free granted Summer Youth Dance our popular “Music & Martinis” season
Camp, scholarship programs and kick-off, five Tuesday evening master-
Community Arts Projects. work concerts, a fully staged opera, a
They have reached more Sunday afternoon “Cookie” concert
than 10,000 young people for families, fall outdoor pops in Lake-
throughout Polk Coun- land and Winter Haven, and “Concert
ty. Each season, Florida Under the Stars” at Historic Bok Sanc-
Dance Theatre intends tuary in the spring. Educational pro-
to provide a multitude grams for young people include master
of extraordinary and classes with guest artists, a young art-
diverse dance pro- ist competition and four school day
grams, continuing its performances for nearly 9000 of Polk
mission to be one of County’s fourth and fifth graders. The
Central Florida’s leaders Orchestra’s fun and enriching “Tea &
in American Dance. Symphony” music appreciation pro-
grams, primarily geared toward the
Harrison School adult business after-hours crowd, are
for the Arts held from 5:45-7:00pm on the Tuesday
Florida Located on the campus of Lakeland before each masterworks concert.
Dance Theatre
Senior High School is The Lois Cowles
Harrison Center for the Visual and Per- Lakeland Community Theatre
forming Arts. Harrison offers programs Lakeland Community Theatre, Pied
Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in in music, theatre, musical theatre, dance Piper Players, is entering its 22nd sea-
the world. The Frank Lloyd Wright and visual arts for students
Visitor Center features a collection in grades 9 – 12. Students Lakeland
of information about the master ar- are admitted to the Harrison Community Theatre
chitect’s 20-year relationship with the School for the Arts by audi-
College, including a permanent exhib- tion only and attend Lake-
it of his photos, drawings, correspon- land Senior High School
dence, and a model of the 12-struc- for their core curriculum.
ture campus he named “Child of the Performances are open to
Sun.” A walking tour brochure is also the public and include the
available. For Center hours and tour Harrison Symphony, Har-
information, call 863.680.4444 or log rison Singers, theatre main
on to www.flsouthern.edu/fllwwctr. stage production, musical

Arts Continued
son at the Lake Mirror Center Theatre The Performing Arts Polk Museum of Art
on beautiful Lake Mirror near down- The Lakeland Center is
town Lakeland. The theatre produces a four-building, multi-
five Main Stage Productions per season purpose complex and
which run from October through July. is home to many di-
verse performing arts
programs including
The Lakeland Center
the Lakeland Broad-
is a four-building way and Entertain-
multipurpose complex ment Series, Imperial
and is home to many Symphony Orchestra,
The Lakeland Concert
diverse performing arts Band, various children’s per-
programs throughout formances and numerous dance
the year and talent competitions. The flexible
venue features 100,000 square feet of
The Main Stage season consists of two modern exhibit space for corporate meet- as well as stage and produc-
large musicals, two comedies and a dra- ings, tradeshows, banquets and sporting tion crews who raise the
ma. In addition, the Children’s Theatre events. The Jenkins Arena at The Lake- performance bar ever higher.
offers a production in June and Septem- land Center is a choice location for large To view some of Mr. Cook’s
ber. Theatre classes are offered through- concerts, meetings and indoor sports. The past production work, please visit:
out the year, as well as several summer Arena is home to the Lakeland Thunder- www.scottacook.com
theatre camps. Lakeland Community bolts, our indoor arena football team, as THEATREWORKS FLORIDA
Theatre’s traveling troupe entertains for well as the State High School Basketball, staff is committed to creating the fin-
local charitable and civic events. Volleyball, and Wrestling Championship. est professional theatrical experiences
During the winter season visitors available in Lakeland, FL and the sur-
can enjoy public ice skating. rounding Central Florida region. We
specifically strive to bring a Broadway
THEATREWORKS style experience not only to the stage
FLORIDA but also into the hearts of theater lov-
A brand new, community- ers around the community. We hope to
based theatre company working nurture theatergoers with shows they
toward its regional, profession- may never have the chance to see other-
al status. We offer the newest wise and deliver top-notch quality at an
theatrical musicals available to- affordable price.
day as well as produce original
works from area artists and art- Polk Museum of Art
ists from around the country. The Polk Museum of Art has
Led by Artistic Producer/ served Lakeland and Polk County for
Director Scott A. Cook, origi- over 40 years. The Museum’s diverse
nally from New York, THE- exhibition schedule features over 20
ATREWORKS FLORIDA exhibitions per year in a wide variety
has already attracted many of of artistic styles and genres: from the
Show at The
Lakeland Center Central Florida’s best actors, realistic to the abstract, and from the
singers, dancers and musicians, ancient to the extremely contempo-

the state of Florida.The Historic Polk
Theatre opened in December 1928 as The Polk Theatre
Polk Theatre
a vaudeville and movie house and
in Downtown
is listed on the National Reg-
ister of Historic Places. The
Lakeland was once
Polk was the first air con- owned by Publix
ditioned building in Theatre Group
Lakeland and when
of NYC and that
they turned the air on,
the lights down town is where Publix
dimmed! It was once Supermarkets came
owned by Publix up with their name
Theatre Group of
NYC and is where social gatherings. The Polk Theatre
Publix Supermar- shows quality films, independent films,
kets got its name! foreign films and hosts a yearly Per-
Restored in 1999, it forming Arts Series that brings nation-
now has a renewed life ally acclaimed shows to its stage and is
as the ideal venue for Per- excited about the debut of Opera The-
forming Arts performances, atre of Lakeland . Backstage tours and
films (Fri-Sunday), affordable school tours are available upon advance
rentals, (including weddings) and request.
rary, you’re sure to find something

you like on display!
Fields
Want to do something fun or en-
lightening? The Museum also provides
a comprehensive calendar of events and
educational activities. Just look at all we
do: Volvo Mayfaire by-the-Lake outdoor
art festival; Family Day, a free day of art
and fun; art classes; lectures by visiting
artists; fun parties like The Gala, Drink-
able Art, and Red, White & The Blues;
holiday events like our Holiday Lun-
cheon, Gems & Jewels: A Wearable Art
Event, Breakfast with Santa, and Kwan-
zaa Celebration; and don’t forget our
film series and unique Museum Store.
Polk Theatre
The Polk Theatre is one of only 3 at- SO YOU CAN YEAR MAX 98.3 FM BETTER
mospheric theatres still in existence in THAN EVER THROUGHOUT POLK COUNTY!

Festivals Fantasy of Flight
& Attractions
sular Florida’s highest point.
Music from a 60-bell carillon
fills the garden daily. The Pin-
there be an intro here? ewood Estate showcases one of
the finest examples of Mediterranean-
Bok Tower Gardens style architecture in Florida. Christ-
Bok Tower Gardens, a National mas at Pinewood is an annual holiday of Flight through a series
Historic Landmark and one of Amer- home tour showcasing the mansion in of immersion elements
ica’s finest gardens located in Lake resplendent décor. The Imperial Sym- featuring the history of
Wales, offers the beauty and serenity phony Orchestra and Orlando Philhar- aviation from early flight
of a 250 acre Olmsted-designed land- monic Orchestra play to large crowds at through World War II in-
scape garden located on one of penin- the annual outdoor pops and light clas- cluding a walk through on an
sics concerts. A nature preserve authentic B-17 bomber.
and walking trails, as well as a A collection of over 40 beauti-
visitor center, café and gift shop fully restored aircraft is on display in
are available. two art-deco hangars. Featured in the
collection are planes used in the mov-
Fantasy of Flight ies “Indiana Jones and the Temple of
An experience for the entire Doom”, “The Great Waldo Pepper” and
family! Located on Interstate 4 most recently, “Flyboys”.
at exit 44, the attraction is set in An aerial demonstration of a vintage
a stunning 1940’s era “airport” aircraft is featured daily and offers guests
layout featuring unique exhib- the opportunity to learn more about
its, behind the scenes tours, and the aircraft from the pilot himself. For
“Fun with Flight”, a hands-on an additional charge, guests can fly in a
interactive area for kids of all real hot-air balloon or ride in an open
ages. Kids can test their flying cockpit vintage bi-plane, two of only
skills on a virtual reality hang five of its kind in the world!
glider and hot-air balloon simu- Two new experiences premiered at
lators or climb aboard a Corsair Fantasy of Flight in 2007. A self-guid-
fighter simulator and challenge ed audio tour features ten immersive
Bok Tower
Gardens other flyers. stories of aviation history that engage
Guests are greeted at Fantasy guests and provoke thought. The Wom-

en’s Airforce Service Pilots Exhibit is a Seasonal Festivals
tribute to the first women flyers who Every January, more than 30,000 peo- With a location
volunteered to fly for the military dur- ple enjoy Lakeland’s Annual Pig Festival. between Tampa and
ing World War II. Attendees enjoy sampling food from
Orlando, Lakeland
Fantasy of Flight is open daily from 300 BBQ teams competing in various
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is closed categories and for a chance to qualify for residents can enjoy
Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. the America Royal Invitational, the larg- the many attractions
est barbeque contest in the world. Tiger of Central Florida
Lake Mirror Classic Town, the spring training facility for the
Auto Festival Detroit Tigers, serves as the perfect venue tion events: the Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In. Held
for an afternoon of fun for the whole at the Sun ‘n Fun Complex at Lakeland
family. Linder Regional Airport, this popu-
In April, the Lemon Street lar week-long event features over 4000
Celebration for the Salute to airplanes, daily air shows and a Friday
the Florida Outdoor Sculp- night air show complete with pyrotech-
ture Competition is cele- nics. In addition, educational forums,
brated with a street party seminars and workshops for virtually
in Downtown. Docents every aviation interest are available. The
introduce the ten new attraction brings in guests from all 50
sculptures along Lemon states and more than 60 countries, mak-
Street and Downtown ing a major contribution to Lakeland’s
restaurants provide economic development.
samplings of their food.
There is street entertain- Florida Southern College
ment and family fun! Festival of Fine Arts
October is the month for The Festival of Fine Arts at Florida
the Munn Park Garden Extrav- Southern College is an annual series of
aganza and the Lake Mirror Clas- live performances in theater, music and
sic Auto Festival. The Lake Mirror dance. The Festival features internation-
Classic Auto Festival attracts over 500 ally renowned artists, such as soprano
show vehicles and 25,000 spectators Kathleen Battle, pianist André Watts,
around Lake Mirror and into the heart and the Russian National Ballet, as well
Volvo Mayfaire by the Lake of Downtown. as members of the talented College fac-
Begun in 1974 as a crafts fair on December is the month for the ulty and student body.
the lawn of the Lakeland Public Li- “Holiday Walk-About,” an
brary, Polk Museum of Art’s Volvo event which enables attendees Festival of Fine Arts
Mayfaire by-the-Lake has grown into to enjoy the Downtown area’s
one of Florida’s premier outdoor art holiday decorations while sup-
festivals. Every Mother’s Day week- porting its eclectic array of mer-
end, more than 180 artists display chants. It is also the month for
their creative wares around the shores the annual Christmas Parade
of beautiful Lake Morton in Down- and Snowfest.
town Lakeland. Enjoy great food, live
entertainment, and free art activities Sun ‘n Fun Fly In
at the Children’s Art Tent. Come see Each April, tens of thousands
why Volvo Mayfaire by-the-Lake has of aviation enthusiasts travel to
such a great reputation! one of the world’s largest avia-

Downtown
Lakeland
I n the last decade, Lakeland’s
Downtown has seen a resurgence
from what was once a sleepy city center
or lease. Many
opportunities
exist in the Down-
to an energized core for the Lakeland town area for those
area. Government, financial institutions, who wish to be part of the
businesses, restaurants, retail, entertain- Downtown community.
ment, parks and residential housing all Developers have invested their dol-
create an exciting destination for work- lars by building new residential units
Government, financial
ers, residents and visitors alike. in Downtown. Sixteen lofts were built
New and renovated Class “A” office with retail space on the first floor. These institutions, businesses,
buildings such as the Pilot Bank Build- are the first owner occupied units avail- restaurants, retail,
ing, SunTrust Bank at the Lakeland Pla- able in Downtown. The Lakeland entertainment, parks
za, Colonial Square, Heritage Plaza and Downtown Development Authority
and residential
Century Plaza offer attractive locations has acquired 14.62 acres for the future
for businesses in the Downtown area. development of 500+ condos and town- housing all create an
Smaller buildings have also been built homes in the area of Downtown north exciting destination for
or renovated and are available for sale of the Lakeland Police Department. workers, residents and
The Lakeland Downtown Develop-
ment Authority, a public agency, in co-
visitors alike.
The Lofts operation with the City of Lakeland, The City’s commitment to growth
has implemented a redevelopment and progress while maintaining a sense
strategy based upon attracting the of history and hometown feel has been
private sector to invest in the his- exemplified by a number of efforts. The
toric Downtown. streetscapes in Downtown Lakeland
Public infrastructure and civic offer wide sidewalks with geometric
amenities, development incen- pavers, trees and historic streetlights.
tives, land assembly and other Nearly 400 container gardens are
techniques are being used to cre- placed along the streetscapes of Down-
ate an environment that is friend- town, adding color and interest to the
ly to both the investor and the user. setting. New signage is planned to help
With ongoing public investment, locate retail businesses, dining, enter-
the Downtown has been and will con- tainment, cultural, educational, hotels
tinue to be a desirable destination. and parks.

A Place to Downtown Lakeland
Call Home
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to grow.
ur commitment to excellence
allows Lakeland to continue
structure is con-
stantly adapting
to accommodate
Lakeland is the most dynamic city new business growth
to emerge on the I-4 Corridor between as commerce continues
Tampa and Orlando. to expand past city limits.
It is exciting to see this area grow, Our top notch education sys-
develop and become one of the most tem, our dynamic assortment of arts, cul- great people – people from all
sought after places to live in the state. ture and recreational opportunities offer walks of life and from all age groups.
Employment opportunities are con- something for everyone. We’ve got it all, Simply put, these people are proud to
stantly emerging as more and amore from Pics on the Promenade to Opera at call Lakeland home, and so will you.
technology based companies are mov- The Polk. We hope you’ve enjoyed learning
ing into our are. National retailers are Lakeland has retained the charm of about all the benefits living in Lakeland
taking note of our tremendous growth a small town, because it’s made up of brings to you and your family.
and becoming major anchors in our
new retail centers.
It’s exciting to see

this area grow,
develop and become
hauger
one of the most bunch REALTOR ®
sought after places to
live in the state
We boast successful newer business
development, such as industrial tech-
nology, flavors and essence companies,
and major distribution centers while we
improve upon our roots of agriculture
and phosphate mining.
We take pride in our community, and
we have our own identity. Lakeland’s infra-

Out on bd Mongolian Grill
the Town
L akeland and its surrounding
area provide a wealth of shop-
ping and dining opportunities. The
centers, flea mar-
kets, farmers’ mar-
kets, and major and
City’s historic and revitalized Down- mini malls.
town features a popular antiques Restaurants and night
district, Munn Park, and Lake Mir- life venues abound downtown and
ror Park with Hollis Garden. These throughout Lakeland, serving up every- ditional continental fare.
landmarks are joined by a thriving thing from fine dining to a quick snack. For a night out dancing, the city offers
assortment of shops, museums, art Meal options range from breakfast, everything from traditional Irish music
galleries, restaurants, delis and cafes. smoothies, coffee houses, tea rooms, and nightclubs to a variety of dance clubs
The Downtown district boasts nearly sports bars, seafood, barbeque, eclectic and entertainment establishments.
90 specialty shops, antique shops and American, New Orleans-style, Cuban,
dining establishments. Greek, Mexican, Irish, Italian, Chinese, Lakeside Village
Our city offers a variety of shopping Japanese, New York Style Pizza, and tra- Lakeside Village is a dynamic lifestyle
Cobb Theatre

complex that combines retail, hospital-
ity, entertainment and office space. Lo- Lakeside Village is
cated in Lakeland’s upscale Grasslands a dynamic lifestyle
area, its beautifully landscaped
complex that combines
courts and streets invite you to
stroll, shop and enjoy Lake- retail, hospitality,
side Village. Some of the entertainment and
retail shops that you will office space
find at Lakeside Village
include Belk, Jos. A. is home to exciting retailers such as
Bank Clothiers, Inc., Hollister, Charlotte Russe, Anchor
Gymboree Play and Blue, Demo, Zumiez, American Eagle,
Music Center. You will Limited Too, GAP and Old Navy.
also find a good selec- Owned and operated by General
tion of restaurants in- Growth Properties, Lakeland Square
cluding Chili’s, Longhorn also features top name department
Steakhouse, Mimi’s Café stores such as Dillards, Macy’s, JC-
and Coldstone Creamery. Penny and Sears. Families with small
children enjoy preferred upfront park-
Lakeland ing while moms and kids receive free
Lakeside Village Square Mall goodie bags at customer service. With
Lakeland Square Mall is centrally little hands busy, you’ll have more time
Lakeside Village Chamber Ad08B 10/31/07 7:27 AM Page 1
located in the heart of Lakeland and to shop!
Stay a While!
You'll want to spend the whole day
at Lakeside Village. Shop at Belk,
Kohl's, Bed Bath & Beyond,
Books-A-Million and stylish boutiques.

Enjoy a dozen great places to eat.
Relax at our 18-screen Cobb Theatres.

There's something for everyone.
Come see for yourself!
Located at the corner of Harden Boulevard

and Polk Parkway in Lakeland, Florida.
www.shoplakesidevillage.net
863- 616- 9360

Sports &
Recreation The Lakeland Center
Sporting Event

ments generate thou-
sands of visitors to the
Lakeland Area.
there be an intro here?
Professional Sports
Amateur Sports Lakeland is the Spring Train-
A variety of sporting events are held ing headquarters for the 2006 Ameri-
at The Lakeland Center each year. The can League Champion Detroit Tigers rent Spring Training host
venue has provided facilities for pro- and the regular season home of its city. Next spring will mark
fessional hockey and basketball teams. minor league affiliate in the Class A the Tigers 72nd year train-
Each year, The Lakeland Center hosts Florida State League, the Lakeland Fly- ing in Lakeland.
the Florida High School Athletic As- ing Tigers. The relationship between The recent $11 million reno-
sociation Finals Tournament for Girl’s Lakeland and the Detroit Tigers is the vation project of Joker March-
Volleyball, Wrestling and both Boys longest lasting relationship between a ant Stadium has transformed the
and Girls Basketball. These tourna- major league baseball team and a cur- park into a state of the art facility that
features six luxury suites, a second tier
Detroit Tigers concourse level, new seating areas, an
outfield Berm, as well as brand new
individual seats with cup holders and
improved seating for handicapped fans.
Adjacent to the 12-acre tract on
which the stadium is situated is Tiger
Town, the Tigers minor league training
site since 1953. A three-story dormi-
tory provides housing for 190 players
and coaches. It was dedicated in 1971
and named in honor of the late John
Fetzer, former owner and president of
the Detroit Tigers. A new administra-
tion building, cafeteria and recreation
center were constructed in 1993 to
complete the Tiger Town Renovation.
Tiger Town is owned and operated

by the city of Lakeland. The Lakeland’s
Parks and Recreation Department is re- Lakeland Family YMCA
sponsible for maintaining the facilities.
Nearby Tampa is home to NFL’s 2003
Super Bowl Champions, the Tampa
Bay Buccaneers, the NHL’s 2004 Stan-
ley Cup Champions, the Tampa Bay
Lightning, and MLB’s 2008 American
The YMCA provides Stretch”, and low-impact chair

award-winning after fitness class. Our Active Older
school child care in Adults meet monthly for a cov-
their facilities and in 20 ered dish luncheon.
area schools. During For a competitive workout,
the summer and school adults can join a racquetball or
holidays, the YMCA basketball league.
provides camps, field Teen programs include Teen
trips, and educational Nites, Leaders Club, Youth in
enrichment. Government, and many opportu-
Youth programs nities for community service.
begin with Water Ori-
entation and progress to YMCA Par 3, Home of
“Mommy and Me” play and the First Tee in Lakeland
Totnastics. Youth sports include The lighted driving range,
gymnastics, basketball, soccer, practice greens, netted practice
t-ball, flag football, synchro- “cage”, and 9-hole, par 3 golf
nized swimming and swimming course are open to the public.
League East Division Champions, the lessons. All youth sports include Professional golf instructors offer
Tampa Bay Rays. In Orlando, you’ll instruction in values from a individual and group instruction
find the NBA’s Orlando Magic. trained “Character Coach” who to adults and youth.
emphasizes the YMCA core val- The First Tee program curriculum
Fishing ues of caring, honesty, respect offers progressive levels of golf
With more than 600 freshwater and responsibility. instruction and includes lessons
lakes, rivers, and phosphate pits, Polk Men, women and teens can in “Life Skills” which emphasize
County has a world-renowned repu- work out in our well-equipped the nine core values of honesty,
tation for great freshwater fishing. Wellness Centers, swim laps in sportsmanship, courtesy, judgment,
Excellent saltwater fishing is available our pool and take group exer- integrity, perseverance, respect,
just a short drive away in the Gulf of cise classes in strength training, responsibility and confidence. All
Mexico. Required fishing licenses aerobics, Pilates and water aero- camps and programs are available
are easily attainable at most bait and bics. Senior exercise opportuni- to boys and girls ages 6-18.
tackle shops or through the Florida ties include warm-water arthritis Financial Aid is available to
Fish and Wildlife Commission Web classes, water aerobics, “Just qualified applicants.

Sports Continued
Hollis Gardens
Cleveland Heights
Golf Course
Because of the great climate,

you’ll always be able to find
something to do, whether your an
active participant or a spectator
site, www.myfwc.com. The Web site tanic garden showcases the latest plant Huntington Hills Golf & Country
also contains useful information such species native, exotic, and common Club also offers public play. Champion-
as fishing tips, forecasts, regulations, to Florida. The city operates six recre- ship golf can be found at private clubs
and events. Many of the area’s park fa- ational facilities including a full service such as Grasslands Golf & Country
cilities feature boat ramps, providing 27-hole golf course, two pools, two top Club and Lone Palm Golf Club as well
direct access to the county’s beautiful quality weight rooms, 32 lighted ten- as semi-private clubs such as Grenelefe
assortment of lakes and rivers. nis courts, six three-wall racquetball Golf and Tennis Resort, The Club at
courts, 32 covered shuffleboard courts, Eaglebrooke and ImperiaLakes Gold
Lakeland Parks an artificial lawn-bowling green, bike and Country Club.
and Recreation trails, and recreational programming Various PGA tournaments are held
Lakeland Parks and Recreation De- for adults, youth and teens. in our area, including the PGA Cadillac
partment oversees a full complement of Open, the PGA Tour Qualifying Finals,
tennis, swimming, softball, basketball, Golf and Tennis and the Lakeland Futures Classic held at
and soccer programs. The city maintains Lakeland and the surrounding area the Cleveland Heights Golf Course.
over 50 parks with an array of amenities play host to more than two dozen golf For tennis, a number of superb fa-
including baseball, football, lakefront courses, offering a variety of challeng- cilities complete with amenities and
picnic areas, walking trails, an in-line ing venues for both public and private professional tennis instruction are lo-
skating rink, skate park, playgrounds, play. Cleveland Heights Golf Course cated throughout the region, for both
fishing, volleyball, and boat ramps. The features 27 classically designed holes private and public play including the
award winning Hollis Garden located that offer a challenge to all skill levels. newly renovated Beerman Family Ten-
on historic Lake Mirror is a must see Cleveland Heights is a municipal facil- nis Center located at Veterans Park off
for everyone. The beautiful formal bo- ity with a private club feel. Edgewood Avenue.

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