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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
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| School Name | Address | Type | Rating |
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| Combee Academy of Design & Engineering | 2805 Morgan Combee Rd, Lakeland, FL 33801, United States | N/A | |
| Mc Keel Elementary Academy | 411 N Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801, United States | Elementary School | |
| Jesse Keen Elementary School | 815 Plateau Ave, Lakeland, FL 33815, United States | Elementary School | |
| Kathleen Elementary School | 3515 Sherertz Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810, United States | Elementary School | |
| Winston Academy of Engineering | 3415 Swindell Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810, United States | N/A | |
| Medulla Elementary School | 850 School House Rd, Lakeland, FL 33813, United States | Elementary School | |
| Polk Avenue Elementary School | 110 E Polk Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853, United States | Elementary School | |
| Scott Lake Elementary School | 1140 Co Rd 540A, Lakeland, FL 33813, United States | Elementary School | |
| REAL ACADEMY lakeland site | 951 Mt Airy Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801, United States | N/A | |
| Edgar L. Padgett Elementary School | 110 Leelon Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809, United States | Elementary School | |
| Wendell H Watson Elementary | 6800 Walt Williams Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809, United States | Elementary School | |
| N E Roberts Elementary School | 6600 Green Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810, United States | Elementary School | |
| Socrum Elementary School | 9400 Old Dade City Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810, United States | Elementary School | |
| Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy | 111 Ave R NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881, United States | N/A | |
| Sleepy Hill Elementary | 2285 Sleepy Hill Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810, United States | Elementary School | |
| Polk City Elementary School | 125 S Bougainvillea Ave, Polk City, FL 33868, United States | Elementary School | |
| R.W. Blake Academy | 510 Hartsell Ave #190, Lakeland, FL 33815, United States | N/A | |
| Churchwell Elementary School | 8201 Park-Byrd Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810, United States | Elementary School | |
| Lakeland Montessori | 1124 N Lake Parker Ave, Lakeland, FL 33805, United States | N/A | |
| Crystal Lake Middle School | 2410 N Crystal Lake Dr, Lakeland, FL 33801, United States | Middle School |
