About Lakeland Florida...
Recognized nationally by Money Magazine as the 10th "Best Place to Live in America" for 1998, for medium-sized cities in the south, Lakeland offers its residents an exceptional quality of life. Among the factors for which Lakeland received high marks include its affordable housing, outstanding educational opportunities, modern healthcare facilities and abundant recreational activities.
Lakeland's restored downtown area consists of a quaint Antiques District and Munn Park, which are the cornerstones of the historic district. Surrounding the town square are a host of vibrant businesses-shops and galleries, restaurants and cafes and professional centers. Part of this lively community is its rich religious heritage represented by 175 churches of varying faiths and denominations. An effort is underway to give rebirth to Lake Mirror Park in the heart of downtown, by adding an amphitheater, pedestrian walkways and additional parking along the south shore of the lake. The 1928 aesthetic promenade was fashioned after the classical Roman style of old and in 1987 it was restored. It is named on the National Register of Historical Places.
