Lakeland FL City Business Directory

Part of the Tampa Bay area, Lakeland is a city geographically located in the state of Florida. As of 2019, the estimated population of Lakeland stands at just 112,136. The city covers an area of 173.5 sq. km.

Living up to its name, Lakeland consists of various lakes, with thirty-eight lakes already named along with a number of unnamed water bodies. These unnamed bodies are mostly phosphate mines that are now filled up with water.

Some of the most important lakes in the Lakeland area include Lake Parker, Lake Morton, Lake Gibson, and Lake Hollingsworth. Lakeland acts as a transport hub for various major corporations such as FedEx, Amazon, Rooms to go, and GEICO.

Phosphate mining is another vital industry that contributes to the economy of Lakeland. That being said, Publix Supermarkets is the biggest employer in the area. Some other industries that contribute to the area of Lakeland include cattle, tourism, medicine, insurance, and transportation based companies.

The Interstate Highway 4 is the only highway letting you travel to Central Florida. It links Tampa, Lakeland, Daytona Beach, and Orlando.