Relocating to Lakeland, need guidance.
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I grew up in Lakeland and currently live in Valrico. Southwest Lakeland is pretty nice and much more affordable. They are building it up and there is a nice outdoor mall and restaurants there. Actually looking to move back to Lakeland due to the insane housing prices and traffic in the Brandon/Valrico area. Plant city is a no go in my opinion. Not much to do at all and schools aren't as good as Lakeland or Valrico/lithia-fishawk area. Depends on what you are looking for. Let me know any other questions you may have.
Lakeland is better than both Plant City and Valrico. Live on the Southside.
Their Sherriff is on TV damn near daily. Just had a big prostitution sting, so if you're into that sort of thing, be careful.
Did you have to enter the portal 1st?
41 with 2 elementary kids. Schools around Valrico area seem better on the rankings but how much can you believe those.
I lived in Plant City forty years ago. Not a lot there back then. They do get excited about the Strawberry Festival!
The schools in Valrico and Lithia/Fishawk are by far the best in the area. Not sure your financial situation, but you certainly will pay a premium to live in that area. Traffic is also terrible so your commute from there to Lakeland would be lengthy. Given your age and young children, I say south Lakeland sounds like your best bet.
Grady Judd !!! That's one bad ass Sheriff !!!!
Lakeland's downtown is surprisingly large, the city has done a lot of good planning owning an electrical utility brings in the cash. I'd go for the southwest part of town.
I also grew up in Lakeland (west central in the shadow of Kathleen HS). The south side is the best but there are plenty of good locations on the north side as well. Stay away from anything central, east or west.
Downtown area has come along ways from when I graduate in the 80’s. We used to avoid Munn park at all cost. Even hated to stop at the red lights near there late at night. It’s a completely different atmosphere now. Pretty cool.
I still own a home in Lakeland and get back a few times a year.
Downtown area has come along ways from when I graduate in the 80’s. We used to avoid Munn park at all cost. Even hated to stop at the red lights near there late at night. It’s a completely different atmosphere now. Pretty cool.
I still own a home in Lakeland and get back a few times a year.
BTW - Lakeland/Winter Haven metropolitan area is among the fastest growing in the nation. Like top 5. So there are growing pains and traffic can be a bear. Especially in the winter months.
Where is your office located? You might want to think about the commute when choosing where to live.
My thoughts on Polk County school system is this, you will have to be an involved parent and the school is less important. A lot of good opportunities in a large school system and your kids get to see all walks of life. From the best brightest to the sorriest trash on earth.
Where is your office located? You might want to think about the commute when choosing where to live.
My thoughts on Polk County school system is this, you will have to be an involved parent and the school is less important. A lot of good opportunities in a large school system and your kids get to see all walks of life. From the best brightest to the sorriest trash on earth.
Still not knowing I’m what area your office is located makes it hard to give precise recommendations. There are great neighborhoods in all of the areas. Why just decide to put up with traffic because you always have!
