Lakeland is a beautiful city with historical appeal that welcomes families from all walks of life. Located along Interstate Highway 4, Lakeland and the surrounding cities of Winterhaven, Plant City, Brandon and Tampa are wonderful areas to raise a family in a place with perfect outdoor weather year-round. Lakeland's beauty is only half of the benefit, so your family is sure to find its niche here in our growing community.

If you are looking to live somewhere with a growing economy and various job opportunities, Lakeland is the place for you! Employment opportunities in the area include retail, healthcare, educational services, accommodations, food service and manufacturing . If you don't mind a longer commute to work, Downtown Tampa also offers lots job opportunities as well as entertainment for the whole family. If you are looking for great schools for your kids, Lakeland's school district is an encouraging community for all of its students. Our city is also proud to have multiple college opportunities including Florida Southern College, Southeastern University, Everest University and Artistic Nails and Beauty Academy. Lakeland is proud of its diverse opportunities, and we hope you'll come make our community your home, too!

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