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Polk County is massive and is full of exciting things to do, nevertheless, it does not fail to make you feel right at home. You can find anywhere from sprawling acres of land to quiet suburban neighborhoods, or trendy upscale apartments.
Polk County has a flexible variety of things to do, in major cities such as, Lakeland, bring your hammock or go for a run around Lake Hollingsworth. Other parks such as Lake Mirror and Hollis Gardens make the ideal place for the perfect picture.
Downtown Lakeland is equally exciting. In addition to, being the perfect spot for unique boutiques and restaurants, downtown holds reoccurring events such as a Saturday Farmer’s Market, monthly Food Truck Rallies, and First Friday! Take in refreshing works of art at the exquisite, Polk Museum of Art. Also, a must see, is the historic Polk Theater, where you can view live music, vintage movies, and more. Lastly, Lakeland is home to the 2nd Largest Airshow in the nation, Sun’n’Fun! Occurring annually, the Sun’n’Fun Aerospace Expo includes airshows from different aircrafts, engineering demonstrations, and lots of delicious food! Take a tour of the Florida Air Museum to get a glimpse of the evolution and history of Aviation and Aerospace engineering.
If you have children, or just feel like unleashing your inner child, visit Lego Land Theme Park and Water Park in Winter Haven, FL. At the theme park you can adventure back into your childhood to ride roller coasters and view life size replicas of your favorite cartoon characters, then splash around in the water park to cool off!
Polk County delivers a small-town atmosphere without being very small at all. Located in the middle of the state, beaches, and bigger cities such as Tampa and Orlando are just a short drive away.
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EMPLOYS THE LARGEST % OF THE WORKFORCE IN THIS AREA
14,967
TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS
65
POPULATION DENSITY PER SQUARE MILE
18 yrs
AVERAGE LENGTH OF HOUSEHOLD OCCUPANCY
14,311
AVERAGE YEAR BUILT
7%
ADULTS WITH A BACHELOR'S DEGREE
14,311
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| School Name | Address | Type | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| South McKeel Academy | 2222 Edgewood Dr S, Lakeland, FL 33803, United States | N/A | |
| Griffin Elementary School | 3315 Kathleen Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810, United States | Elementary School | |
| Rochelle School of the | 1501 Martin L King Jr Ave, Lakeland, FL 33805, United States | N/A | |
| Edgar L. Padgett Elementary School | 110 Leelon Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809, United States | Elementary School | |
| Sleepy Hill Middle School | 2215 Sleepy Hill Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810, United States | Middle School | |
| Oscar J. Pope Elementary School | 2730 Maine Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801, United States | Elementary School | |
| Sleepy Hill Elementary | 2285 Sleepy Hill Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810, United States | Elementary School | |
| Lakeland Montessori | 1124 N Lake Parker Ave, Lakeland, FL 33805, United States | N/A | |
| Socrum Elementary School | 9400 Old Dade City Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810, United States | Elementary School | |
| Dixieland Elementary School | 416 Ariana St, Lakeland, FL 33803, United States | Elementary School | |
| Mc Keel Elementary Academy | 411 N Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801, United States | Elementary School | |
| Sikes Elementary School | 2727 Shepherd Rd, Lakeland, FL 33811, United States | Elementary School | |
| Medulla Elementary School | 850 School House Rd, Lakeland, FL 33813, United States | Elementary School | |
| REAL ACADEMY lakeland site | 951 Mt Airy Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801, United States | N/A | |
| Highlands Grove Elementary School | 4510 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland, FL 33813, United States | Elementary School | |
| Polk City Elementary School | 125 S Bougainvillea Ave, Polk City, FL 33868, United States | Elementary School | |
| Churchwell Elementary School | 8201 Park-Byrd Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810, United States | Elementary School | |
| Winston Academy of Engineering | 3415 Swindell Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810, United States | N/A | |
| Philip O'Brien Elementary School | 1225 E Lime St, Lakeland, FL 33801, United States | Elementary School | |
| Wendell H Watson Elementary | 6800 Walt Williams Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809, United States | Elementary School |
