Lakeland is situated along the I-4 corridor between Tampa and Orlando and is home to the eastern most campus of the University of South Florida. Down the road, tiny
Florida Southern College is home to 10 architecturally significant buildings designed by
Frank Lloyd Wright. New or expanding companies include WellDyneRx,
Firmenich,
Pepperidge Farm,
Saddle Creek and
GTECH Printing. Nearly
100,000 residents enjoy an eclectic mix of neighborhoods and housing
that runs the gamut from mobile homes to millionaire mansions.