Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things Lakeland and Winter Haven have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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Community Information - free community profiles
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| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Favorite Lakeland Restaurants | |
Bonefish Grill - Fueled by their mutual passion for fish, veteran restaurateurs Tim Curci and Chris Parker set out to create a new kind of dining experience. They wanted to build a place that would take the mystery out of fish for people who didn't eat it very often. Bonefish Grill offers an excellent menu full of fresh seafood and variety.
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Carrabba's Italian Grill - Carrabba's serves fresh, flavorful Italian dishes prepared from the finest ingredients sourced from around the world.
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Cold Stone Creamery - If it has anything to do with ice cream, it has everything to do with Cold Stone Creamery. From unique ice cream creations to smoothies, cakes and shakes ¿ nobody serves up the ultimate indulgence like Cold Stone.
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Crispers - Florida's fresh alternative to fast foof lunches and dinners, featuring gourmet salads, tempting soups and stacked sandwiches all made fresh, every single day. Located in down town Lakeland and Lakeside Village. Locations in Bartow and Winter Haven too.
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Fish City Grill - Great Seafood without the price. A creative menu and daily specials. Full service bar. Located at Lakeside Village on Harden Blvd.
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| GrillSmith - Step inside and GrillSmith is instantly familiar - exuding that friendly, inviting neighborhood feel. GrillSmith serves dinner nightly and features an energetic, open kitchen where guests can view GrillSmiths' expert culinary craftsmen of the grill, in action. Check out the locations page to see what locations are open for lunch. | |
Harry's Seafood Bar and Grill - A New Orleans Style Restaurant.
"Our Promise To You: Great Food, Great Service, Good Value & Good Times."
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Gosh Asian Bistro & Sushi - Delve into a whole different side of Asian cuisine with Gosh! Asian Bistro & Sushi in Lakeland, Florida. Our extensive menu offers a wide selection of authentic, healthy Asian food from eggrolls to our fresh sushi creations. Gosh! also offers a great variety of fine wine, beer and sake.
Let our professional catering service provide a unique twist to your next meeting, party or special occasion. You can also make arrangments to use our private conference room.
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Longhorn Steakhouse - LongHorn Steakhouse. We¿ve taken the best of the West and created a place where you can relax and unwind in a comfortable, inviting atmosphere.
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Mario's Italian Restaurant - Local Italian restaurant.
1833 E Edgewood Dr
Lakeland, FL 33803
863-688-9616
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Mimi's Cafe - Mimis Café is an upscale family dining restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Serving high-quality fresh cuisine with unparalleled service.
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Outback Steak House - Australian outback themed steakhouse. No Rules. Just Right!
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Romano's Macaroni Grill - Preparing authentic Italian food and pasta recipes for daily lunch and dinner served in a festive family restaurant.
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Texas Cattle Company - Folks, if you're like most people, you probably want to get the most bangs for your buck! At the Texas Cattle Company you get more beef for your buck that's for sure! The Texas Cattle Co. located on US 19 in St. Petersburg or in downtown Lakeland on Main St., simply put has the best tasting steaks anywhere. Period!
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| Furniture Stores | |
Ashley Furniture - "Quality, Style, Selection, Service." It takes more than just the ability to make good furniture to become the #1 selling brand of home furniture in North America.
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Broyhill Furniture Galleries by Hudson's - This is Hudson's Furniture Showroom, Central Florida's premier source for fine furniture for over 20 years.
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Haverty's Furniture - Havertys Furniture is a full-service specialty retailer of home furnishings and accessories.
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| Golf Courses | |
Champions Gate Golf Club - ChampionsGate Golf Club features two premier 18-hole championship golf courses designed by accomplished architect and golfer, Greg Norman.
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Cleveland Heights Golf Course - Scenic views, a commitment to quality, reasonable fees, and friendly service make this a course that deserves many return visitors.
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The Club at Eaglebrooke - This eighteen hole course is very challenging. Water hazards come into play on fourteen of the eighteen holes, and several sand bunkers can be found throughout the design.
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Grasslands Golf and Country Club - This course hosts the Nike Tour's Lakeland Classic each year. The signature hole is #17, a 425-yard, par 4, with water coming into play on the left side of the fairway.
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Huntington Hills Golf and Country Club - This is a semi-difficult, links-style course with many sand bunkers, elevation changes and water hazards that come into play on several holes.
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Lakeland Golf Courses - Reviews and in-depth information of Lakeland's wonderful golf courses.
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The PGA Website - Official website for the PGA.
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Reunion Resort and Club - Reunion's outstanding golf is recognized as the greatest 54 holes of golf in Central Florida.
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Sandpiper Golf and Country Club - This is a Scottish link design golf course consisting of mounds and undulating greens, which is very uncharacteristic of Central Florida.
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| Local Weather | |
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| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Mortgage | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Relocation Links | |
| Lakeland Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
| Schools | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
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| Utilities | |
Brighthouse Networks - Digital phone, digital cable, and high speed internet. Recipient of multiple J.D. Power and Associates awards.
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Lakeland Electric -
At Lakeland Electric our top priority has always been to provide customers like you with reliable electric service.
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Polk County Utilities - Polk County Utilities provides quality water and wastewater services for its customers to sustain and protect public health and land development in rural and suburban areas of the county.
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