North Lakeland boasts many golf courses and boating lakes. Northwest Lakeland boasts Huntington Hills Golf Course. Northeast Lakeland is home to Sandpiper Golf Course. Wedgewood Golf Course is nestled between US 98 and Lake Gibson.If you are a racing fan Lakeland's USA International speedway is the largest and most modern special events, short track in the southeastern United States.
Lakeland's top three industries are tourisim, manufacturing and distribution. Many distribution and light manufacturing companies make their home in North Lakeland including Publix Supermarkets, Fed/Ex & Saddle Creek Corporation. Lakeland has hosted the Detroit Tigers for their spring training program since 1934 at its state-of-the-art "Tigertown" facility.
Lakeland is proud to offer a full spectrum of health care practitioners and facilities. Inovative cancer centers, Watson Clinc and Lakeland Regional Medical Center provide residents with the most technologically advanced services available today.