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Lakeland is situated along the I-4 corridor between Tampa and Orlando and is home to Florida Polytechnic University, Polk Community College and Florida Southern College. The largest city in Polk County is undergoing a major transformation of its downtown area into one that appeals to seekers of today's urban lifestyle. Just over 100,000 residents enjoy an eclectic mix of neighborhoods and housing that runs the gamut from mobile homes to millionaire mansions.
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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
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Sunday, May 2, 2021
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NIH awards $44.4m grant to USF researchers to fund ongoing Alzheimer's research
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Monday, April 19, 2021
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Polk County considers adding Bus Rapid Transit service
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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
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Commentary: Head east from Tampa to see our present and our future
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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
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Florida Poly COVID-19 research now in WHO database
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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Tuesday, August 25, 2020
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Tuesday, June 2, 2020
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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
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Tuesday, April 7, 2020
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Tuesday, February 18, 2020
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Tuesday, December 10, 2019
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Florida Poly breaks ground on innovative research building
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Tuesday, September 17, 2019
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