The Importance to the Community Technology plays a pivotal role in shaping the dynamics of our communities. As we delve into its impact, we recognize that technology enhances connectivity, drives economic growth, and supports sustainable initiatives. By fostering these elements, technology helps create a more integrated and thriving community that can adapt to the challenges…
Lakeland December 5, 2019 This video was done completed in December 2019 by an organization that has a great affinity for Lakeland and Polk County. Tampa Aerial Media started as a Wedding videographer and has focused on putting together great Drone and High Quality Videos of different regions of the United States. Lakeland represents a…
Polk County ranked No. 8 in net migration in the country, drawing more than 17,000 people in a year. The county has grown 20% in the last decade, from roughly 600,000 when the U.S. Census was taken in 2010 to about 725,000 in July 2019, the latest data available. The state of Florida was No.…
In 2018, we helped announce that Lakeland was getting its very first food hall. At the beginning of last year, we shared its name – The Joinery. Last fall, we had the opportunity to announce a few of the vendors that were headed inside. And just this week, we stepped foot inside for a little…
Catapult 3.0 Lakeland Catapult is a community-centered coworking space located in Lakeland, FL. We aim to foster the growth of startups in Central Florida and maintain their success through affordable membership, thoughtful education, and funding to drive local business forward. Whether you are looking to replace your home office, trying to scale your business appropriately, or…
Inspiration at our Core The Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE), a nationally-recognized leader in STEM and aerospace education located on the SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus needs your support as we take the next step in creating a learning center that engages students of all ages and takes them all the way from the wonder of…
By Tom Myers Contact Me For More Information Or For A Presentation At Your Facility You are in Florida and have heard wonderful things about Walt Disney World and would love to see it. However, with ticket prices hitting $122 a day for one park admissions, $25 for parking and the high prices of meals,…
Lakeland The Swan City Brief History of Lakeland Beginnings Lakeland, Florida was incorporated January 1, 1885. The town was founded by Abraham Munn, who purchased 80 acres of land in what is now downtown Lakeland in 1882 and platted the land for the town in 1884. Munn was a resident of Louisville, Kentucky. Among the…
Central Florida’s Polk County is conveniently located between Orlando and Tampa, and an easy drive to Central Florida attractions and the Gulf and Atlantic beaches. Polk County offers something for everyone, including Florida’s newest attractions, LEGOLAND Florida Resort and Safari Wilderness Ranch; and some of Florida’s most historic; including Bok Tower Gardens, Westgate River Ranch…
The international market for second homes changed significantly over the past ten years. Buyers now prioritize rental income over purchasing exclusively for their own use, according to a new international survey – Spotlight: Second Homes – Global Trends in Ownership and Renting – from real estate adviser Savills and HomeAway. In the 1970s, nine out…