Lake Wales, Florida: Is It Really a Bad Place to Live?

[@dnoble1152]

I feel like this is a misrepresentation of the town. I live here and yes, it is a bit boring and sleepy, but you only showed the run down communities, not the beautiful old homes surrounding the lake or nicer neighborhoods. The town is ripped up right now due to a revitalization project and will be beautiful when completed. Lake Wales is experiencing a huge population explosion so it will be a different place in a year or two. Please come back then and document the difference.

[@TIMJMEANSBUSINESS]

Thank you for sharing your perspective! In the video, I did mention the town's remodel and how great it will look once completed. Most of the areas I drove through, including those near the lake, had a similar vibe. To me, that doesn’t make Lake Wales look bad, it adds to its old historic charm. I’ll definitely update my viewers once the renovations are finished!

[@supremeb3563]

I passed by Lake Wales on my to Tampa Bay area. Looks boring as hell. I would consider Bartow, FL, only 20 minutes away and closer to Lakeland and Tampa and looks less boring.

[@TIMJMEANSBUSINESS]

Appreciate the feedback. I'll check out Bartow, next time I'm in the area.

[@FrederickWarren-k6z]

If you ask me it look like ghost town

[@TIMJMEANSBUSINESS]

In that downtown area, it does! Thanks for watching!

[@ritastrempack5611]

Please watch the "Downtown Lake Wales" 2021 ,, "Make it Magical" Christmas Video. Th video was taken 3 months before I closed my "MODERN DAY TIFFANY" GALLERY in the Historic Rhodesbilt Arcade on Stuart Ave. I had the space where you filmed the Game Room.

[@gary30229]

It’s boring don’t move here!

[@TIMJMEANSBUSINESS]

Thanks for watching!