Lakeland - Florida - 4K Downtown Drive
A drive in and around the downtown area of the city of Lakeland in Central Florida.
Filmed: February 2021
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Lakeland is a city in Polk County, Florida, along Interstate 4 east of Tampa. The westernmost city in Polk County, it is part of the Tampa Bay Area. According to the 2019 U.S. Census Bureau estimate, the city had a population of 112,136. Lakeland is a principal city of the Lakeland-Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area.
European-American settlers arrived in Lakeland from South Carolina in the 1870s. The city expanded in the 1880s with the arrival of rail service, with the first freedmen railway workers settling here in 1883. They and European immigrants also came because of new jobs in the large phosphate industry that developed. Lakeland is home to the 1,267-acre Circle B Bar Reserve.
Lakeland is the largest city on Interstate 4 between Orlando and Tampa. Large industries in the Lakeland area are citrus, cattle, and phosphate mining. In the past few decades, tourism, medicine, insurance, transportation, and music have grown in importance.
Citrus growing dates back to the early settlers who planted trees in the area in the 1850s. After a series of freezes in counties north of Polk County, the area became the focal point for citrus growing in Florida. Although citrus is no longer the largest industry in the area, it still plays a large part in the economy of Lakeland and Polk County.
Phosphate mining is still important to the economy of Lakeland, although most of the mining now takes place farther south. The Bone Valley produced 25% of the U.S. phosphate supply.
Lakeland's largest employer is Publix Supermarkets. Publix is one of the largest regional grocery chains in the United States with over 1,000 stores across the American South. Publix employs over 6,500 people in the Lakeland area including headquarter and warehouse employees.
Lakeland is a transportation hub. FedEx Freight and FedEx Services and the Saddle Creek Corporation employ over 600 people in the area. Other large employers in the area include Amazon,[66] GEICO, Rooms To Go, and Lakeland Regional Health.
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I’ve lived here my whole life so far, it’s an amazing city that is nice and quite
I live in Lakeland, used to be a school crossig guard, my first crossing I was at was Lime Street and Inghram Ave.
I'm originally from Lakeland. Grew up just off Lake Hunter. Married my high school sweetheart who lived near Lake Hollingsworth. Moved to north Florida area for work several years ago. Lakeland will always be my hometown. So much has changed since I left.
@veehix1149
Жыл бұрын
I love Lakeland so much
Been here since 88! Love my city!
Mileage Mike, Oh my such a beautiful video of Lakeland! I live in Combee settlement, Woodland Estates, outer part of Lakeland before Auburndale. We have a Lakeland address but are considered Polk County, if that makes sense. I don't get out much, since I no longer drive and depend on my husband of 41 years to take me places when he is off work. The route you took for your video was a real eye opener for me that I enjoyed so much! I was not aware of the new housing for the college (I am thinking they are for the college, if not let me know.) Everything was so wonderful, most of the homes shown seemed to be freshly painted in Florida colors. I especially loved the yellow and ocean blue ones! Oh and let me say I miss going and feeding the birds at Lake Morton! We used to take our four children when they were little, and when they became parents they would come pick me up and we along with the Grands would feed the Ducks, Swans and the White Ibises with their bright orange beaks better known as 'Swamp Chickens' or sometimes called the 'Florida Chickens'. Our youngest Grand Daughter (6 yrs going on 60) loves seeing the 'Swamp Chickens' when they land in our yard and poke around for worms, she would love nothing better than to try and pet them, but they are having nothing to do with her, quickly walking and move on to the next yard for some space. If you don't mind I would like to send your video to my Mom who is 94 years old living in Wake Forest North Carolina at a lovely assisted living apartment. She loves Lakeland, and was last visiting us about maybe 18 years ago, the last trip was just before she and my Daddy had to give up their home in Petersburg VA to move to a assisted living apartment in Richmond, VA. Last year three days before Mothers Day my Daddy passed away, and Mom moved to where she is now, because my brother lives about an hour away, so he helps, her by taking her to the doctor visits, out to eat and his and his wife's home for holidays. I know your video will be very welcome and appreciated, if you will allow me to send it to her. I feel that permission should be gotten before sharing, that way one would not be in violation of copy rights. Please let me know by emailing me at 1313 Sixtyone@gmail.com, my name is Donna Lee Avera' Hunter. Thank you in advance, and Thank you for a wonderfully beautiful video about our city of Lakeland, FL.
A super nice town, takes me back in time.
Thanks for this video. I was contemplating possibly moving to Lakeland; now I've given up on that idea. You saved me time.
@adamrmattock1
2 жыл бұрын
Is Lakeland worth moving to?
@lisica8458
2 жыл бұрын
@@adamrmattock1 Depends on what you are looking for. I think it seems boring.
You didn't have someone riding your rear bumper while throwing trash out the window..that's what I get where I live. Looks terrific thanks 👍
Great tour....I will visit this town soon. Thanks.
@erikkoski6129
3 жыл бұрын
Don't we full
@alexjames1681
3 жыл бұрын
If you do just be very careful...
@freeaintfree
3 жыл бұрын
@@alexjames1681 for real. I heard even grady Judd lost control
I suggested he showed the new houses to get a feel of what else is out there. Not all neighborhoods are cookie cutter. Maybe you should drive around and do some exploration. There's some really nice large homes on single lots.
Great video please make more of them.
@MileageMikeTravels
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. You can check out some of the other Florida cities and towns I've filmed here: kzread.info/head/PLnS3Ajs4YX_yLcPGqsfWEdxHGLFjzGxgI
@jennysteven8586
2 жыл бұрын
BTC
This is were I grew up! Still looks the same.
Nice One :D
@MileageMikeTravels
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 😁
Memories
Born and raised in the Socrum area. Thomas W. Bryant was my uncle. Best city in FL
Thanks so much for making these videos. I'm planning to move to Florida next year. There are a few cities in Florida I'm looking at and these videos really help.
@MileageMikeTravels
3 жыл бұрын
No problem! Glad they helped with your search. More still coming.
@dashriprok5852
3 жыл бұрын
Bring a lot of money .bring a gun .bring your own work .Polk co. Is not a place for weak people. Stay where you are..
Might want to check out Mulberry and Polk City in Polk County Florida.
I was lucky enough to stay with some m8s at Lakeland in 2017
Are You going thru Orlando & Kissimmee area too. Also keep up the great work . Awesome videos
@MileageMikeTravels
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, several Orlando Area videos coming soon.
the best thing I did was move from this city nothing to do, I live in Hallandale Beach Fl which is close to Miami and Hollywood Beach Fl the night life is great it's a lot of jobs that's available and paying good.
I love listening to Max 98.3
Check out Mulberry Florida nearby.
I stayed in lakeland 3yrs
Love Lakeland
@erikkoski6129
3 жыл бұрын
Why?
@thevillagesinvideo7920
3 жыл бұрын
@@erikkoski6129 Circle B Bar Reserve
@erikkoski6129
3 жыл бұрын
@@thevillagesinvideo7920 technically winter haven
@thevillagesinvideo7920
3 жыл бұрын
@@erikkoski6129 ah
Greetings from chilly Denver CO. Any good downtown hotels in Lakeland? I could see visiting this city as I like the weeping willows and the palm trees. Haven't been to Fla. since my kiddy days.
@SixtyOne-es6tj
3 жыл бұрын
Robert Lamb, my favorite is the Imperial Hotel Swan & Suites! There are others but this hotel is at the top of the list of hotels!
@erikkoski6129
3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't reccomend coming to Lakeland ain't nothing here
Are you considering doing a full loop on the Polk Parkway around Lakeland? I’ve never seen anyone do it yet
@MileageMikeTravels
3 жыл бұрын
Yep. It’s on the list. I’ll film it soon.
@TruckEnthusiastYT
3 жыл бұрын
That would be cool since my family uses that parkway a lot
I have lived here for almost 21 years and have had most of my great grandchildren in Lakeland they are still here to this day😁but i really love lakeland so do my great grandkids ♥
I MUST OF MISSED DOWNTOWN
Welcome to my home the L town playa D.👑🏆✊🏿
When was this actually filmed?
@MileageMikeTravels
3 жыл бұрын
I believe it was a Tuesday afternoon if I recall.
I lived in Lakeland for many years. Dont remember rolling stops to be legal.
@MileageMikeTravels
3 жыл бұрын
😂
Looks isolated, not many people out
@jonathanmoore9661
Ай бұрын
Which is extremely refreshing for Florida.
One day I'll make it out of this one horse town
@angelar7679
3 жыл бұрын
Same
@nessrodriguez2460
3 жыл бұрын
@@angelar7679 ditto
@freeaintfree
3 жыл бұрын
Just buy a greyhound ticket like I did it's right by the LPD police station. Donate all your stuff to the talbot house down the street
@anthonyx5546
3 жыл бұрын
Move to my home town Toledo ohio I'm sure you'll want to go back in 30 days 🤣🤣🤣
@BrionTV
3 жыл бұрын
@@anthonyx5546 point well made. 😆 I was in OH for 3 months on a vocational program. I have no intention of returning.
I live in Lakeland Fl.. peaceful quiet town more suitable for the Seniors!
Should have shown the south side with the family orientated new homes and neighborhoods. Also homes that are newer than just the homes in video. Makes this place look dumpy. What about lake Hollingsworth and Florida Southern Collage? There is so much more to see. It seems like you went around in circles for 30 minutes. The parkway for Tampa and Orlando visitors would have been helpful. Some explaining of areas would have been helpful. Some viewers were under the impression we are just a 1 horse town lol. Lakeland does have something for everyone. Just remember it's not Chicago or New York.
@Johnnysmithy24
3 жыл бұрын
Does it have nightlife and heavy metal clubs? Lol…
@denniskazich7559
3 жыл бұрын
Lakeland civic center has had a few rock band concerts. Not sure about heavy metal bands lol.
@Johnnysmithy24
3 жыл бұрын
@@denniskazich7559 Lol that’s good enough thanks
@gothguy6049
3 жыл бұрын
25
I wanted to go back to lakeland then I seen this video and already got bored
@MileageMikeTravels
3 жыл бұрын
LOL
@angelar7679
3 жыл бұрын
Litterally how i feel anytime i decide to go out lol
Is it always this dead? looks like a zombie city..
@MileageMikeTravels
3 жыл бұрын
Some of the restaurants were busy. I couldn't capture them in the frame of the camera view. Not sure how it looked before the pandemic.
@fayeinwonderland
3 жыл бұрын
@@MileageMikeTravels mmm I see, well hopefully it will be a little more populated when things are normal again
@freeaintfree
3 жыл бұрын
@@fayeinwonderland you're wasting your time i won't tell you what texas city i moved to but it makes lakeland look 20 years behind glad I left
@fayeinwonderland
3 жыл бұрын
@@freeaintfree oh I wasn’t planning on moving to Lakeland anyway 😂
@angelar7679
3 жыл бұрын
Anytime i go out i see a bunch more people. But yeah the pandimic has made it a little more dead but it could also be when this video was recorded too. With school and work and stuff