Life in Lakeland Florida

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Living in Tampa Florida

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In this video, we'll take you on a journey through the city of Lakeland and show you all the beauty that this Florida city has to offer. We'll explore the area, the parks, the shopping districts, and more. From the best places to eat to the best places to work, this video will have everything you need to get started in Lakeland!
Correction : 554 Lakes in POLK COUNTY - NOT LAKELAND.
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00:00 Introduction
02:23 Lakes
02:54 Pros
04:27 Cons
05:23 Area
05:42 Schools
06:20 Restaurants
06:41 Walkability Scores
07:56 Interview
08:27 Night Life
10:00 Fun things to do
10:15 Coffee Shop
11:15 Closing

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@debbiemurphy5050
@debbiemurphy5050 Жыл бұрын
I lived in Lakeland for over 40 years. I just moved away three months ago. One of the reasons we moved out of state is the weather. It is very hot and muggy over 8 months out of the year. For me it was just too hot and muggy to even want to go out and do anything outdoors. It has become very crowded and it doesn't feel like a small town anymore. Traffic is horrible. I remember a time when you could definitely tell when the snowbirds would go back North but not anymore. So many people are moving to Florida that it has caused the cost of living to increase substantially. I don't miss the bugs, I don't miss the heat, and I don't miss the hurricanes. I lived through Charlie, Francis, Jean, Andrew, and moved during hurricane Ian. I'm not looking back, and I don't miss Florida.
@zinatrahman8985
@zinatrahman8985 Жыл бұрын
Dear Debbie, I am so very nervous about snakes. Is there a chance or does snake come in the residential area or house. I would truly appreciate your reply
@debbiemurphy5050
@debbiemurphy5050 Жыл бұрын
@@zinatrahman8985 I've never had a snake come into the house. I have had a few snakes in the yard and on the pool deck. They were the harmless garden snakes. Now if you go swimming in the lakes, you will need to be aware of water moccasin snakes which are deadly, along with alligators. I would normally swim in a lake when I could enter from a boat. Alligators normally won't bother you in the middle of the day, and snakes normally like to hide around the edge of the pond or lake in the grasses. You will be fine. I was more afraid of the bugs!!!😆😆
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
The HOT and MUGGY is appealing to a lot of us from the great white north. Florida has definitely made a noticeable change from "snowbird/retirement state" to more of a "work and play state" - Where did you move to? Hopefully nowhere freezing cold!!! Thanks for being a great commenter and watching the videos. Thom.
@zinatrahman8985
@zinatrahman8985 Жыл бұрын
Thanks a million for your reply. So you got snake in the yard and pool deck and that is really scary for me. Since I am so nervous about it, whether it is harmless or not, it gives me a shock. By any chance, is there any nei or hood you know where snakes are rare to come! Thanks again for your reply
@debbiemurphy5050
@debbiemurphy5050 Жыл бұрын
@@zinatrahman8985 You don't see them very often! But snakes are all over the country. I don't think you have anything to be afraid of
@iamlakeland
@iamlakeland 20 күн бұрын
Great video! Thanks for sharing!
@WhitmoreReads
@WhitmoreReads 7 ай бұрын
I lived in Lakeland for almost sixteen years. Moved and each time I visit the change is making it look like every other overpopulated city in America. Keep Lakeland like it is. Visit and go home. Cause I want to come back. 😂 😂
@shawnmeyer2788
@shawnmeyer2788 6 ай бұрын
A lot of Collages? Lol Great video! Thanks!😊👍
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv 6 ай бұрын
So many Collages…. lol. but seriously. our editor made a mistake and by the time we caught it… it was too late to fix. lol😂 thanks for letting us know.. we are doing a better job checking their work now. 😉
@lakelandtubs560
@lakelandtubs560 Жыл бұрын
Great shots of some of the more charming parts of the town. We love our customers here, great people.
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
thank you! I’ll stop in soon and meet you!
@LoLoLifeinFlorida
@LoLoLifeinFlorida Жыл бұрын
I was raised in Lakeland my whole life. If you want to know anything about it I can tell you. North and the South side are where you want to live North sides working class middle class individuals great place to live I grew up on the north side graduated from Lake Gibson High school, south sides are more upper class people who have money. The west side is like crackhead Central and when they shut the west side down oh that stuff came over to the east side which is combee road area used to be a lower class working place to live wasn't nothing fancy by any means but now it's all drugs mess everywhere just drugs everywhere.Grady Has done a very very good job of cleaning up that place but there's a lot left to do. Rent prices are skyrocketing over there right now so much so that I had to move from where I grew up living because I can no longer afford the cost of living there! I always found Lakeland to be extremely boring. That's why I have moved to Kissimmee because there's always something to do over here.
@zinatrahman8985
@zinatrahman8985 Жыл бұрын
Dear Frazier, am so very nervous about snakes. Is there a chance or does snake come in the residential area or house. I would truly appreciate your reply
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
I have been meaning to reply to this one for awhile. I love this info... thank you for taking the time to break it down!! I'd love to meet for a coffee and grab some more facts from a lifelong "Lakelander" - If you'e up for it of course. thanks!! Thom
@LoLoLifeinFlorida
@LoLoLifeinFlorida Жыл бұрын
@@livingintampatv well I'm in Kissimmee Florida now. But you know if you want to exchange Facebook or something I would definitely be wanting to fill you in on some information about lakeland. Even kissimmee. I have witnessed Lakeland change so much and grow so much and since my childhood. Everywhere you go it's just building up. I'll look at old buildings and I'll say oh my God I remember when this used to be there or that used to be there. It's really growing. When I was growing up in Lakeland the mall used to be over there where the Church of the mall is and they save a lot across the street used to be a Publix the super Walmart was not in existence on either side of town LOL there's just so much stuff that has changed there.
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
I have a new condo listing in Kissimmee going LIVE this week. I am planning to shoot some video there real soon!! You can find me on FB facebook.com/Tillier7 - thanks again!!
@LoLoLifeinFlorida
@LoLoLifeinFlorida Жыл бұрын
@@livingintampatv oh really! That would be cool I'm still learning a lot about Kissimmee but boy has it grown out here. I just had to and my lease on my apartment because rent prices are so extreme over here. If you do any rentals let me know I am looking for something that's affordable and it's a studio or a one bedroom that's for sure because it's it's impossible to find anything over here but work is here so I have to stay here.
@SB-mw1bg
@SB-mw1bg Жыл бұрын
Like many areas of Florida, it's too expensive to purchase property. Everybody going to the state has driven the prices up. But that's about to change.
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
hi. no argument there... I wish I would have purchased pre-covid. The good news is, Florida is always moving... people in, people out and a lot of people moving internally to get closer to family and/or attractions. Its an awesome state, therefore it is very attractive for people!! Thanks for checking out our channel!
@SB-mw1bg
@SB-mw1bg Жыл бұрын
@@livingintampatv Now the housing crash is upon us, it's about to get ugly!
@bryanleverett2830
@bryanleverett2830 Жыл бұрын
Don’t tell anyone that lives here and owns a home that lol. They all think it’s gonna drop 5% and then go up another 25% so they can keep using their homes as an ATM machine. 2005 all over again.
@ethanshelbyskateboarding9980
@ethanshelbyskateboarding9980 Жыл бұрын
I miss living in Lakeland and I plan on moving back there soon
@tanyawolcottrealtor
@tanyawolcottrealtor Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@hildaschau68
@hildaschau68 Жыл бұрын
Great Video Thanks YOU from South, FL
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
thank you Hilda! we are working on the page and will be posting many more!!
@LuRybz
@LuRybz Жыл бұрын
I am a senior developer in Brazil and would change my life to work as a gardener in your country. Unfortunately it is really really hard to get a work visa there, so here I stay.
@jeffdobski6111
@jeffdobski6111 Жыл бұрын
You’re a Michigan native, as am I. Tiger games @ Joker Marchant, awesome winters & all the fresh fruit your heart desires. I am considering a move to central Florida from Georgia myself.
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
Hi Jeff, Happy New Year!!! Please let me know if you need anything. Thank you for commenting. Where did you grow up in MI?
@Roundtable1869
@Roundtable1869 Жыл бұрын
Love this video
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
thank you!!!
@Roundtable1869
@Roundtable1869 Жыл бұрын
@@livingintampatv You're Welcome
@melindagordon5278
@melindagordon5278 10 ай бұрын
Can you do a video on Winter Haven, FL?? Thanks!
@GulfsideMuralsFL
@GulfsideMuralsFL Жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this video. Two questions. Are there any bike and walking trails? I'm in Indiana, and we have miles and miles of river trails. Also, what are the best neighborhoods to look at under $400K
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
Hi Jeff! Yes, a ton of bike trails and year long outdoor activities!! That is exactly why we moved here from Michigan, got sick of the hibernation and the cold, now we can enjoy the outdoors!! Please text me your info at 877-222-4441 and I will set you up on a search. thanks, Thom
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
Here is a page I found for some trails. www.alltrails.com/trail/us/florida/loyce-harpe-full-mtb-trail-system
@GulfsideMuralsFL
@GulfsideMuralsFL Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@snowleopard1831
@snowleopard1831 Жыл бұрын
Stay in Indiana. Lakeland is a sewer now thanks to far too many people moving here over the past decade. There's no place to ride bikes that is safe. There's no place in Lakeland that is safe or beautiful anymore, it's just a sea of disgusting ugly subdivisions.
@unfvzedmak
@unfvzedmak 11 ай бұрын
@@snowleopard1831you’re just saying that to gatekeep… it’s Lakeland not Orlando
@snowleopard1831
@snowleopard1831 Жыл бұрын
To all planning to move to Florida: It's horribly overcrowded and has been made an abomination by the ugly too many subdivisions. It used to be beautiful in Lakeland and Tampa, and now because of all the people the beauty is gone and destroyed forever 💔 😢 😔
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
Thanks Snow Leopard.. actually Up North Michigan is Wonderful and there is not much population... considering your screen name, you might be a fan. We can recommend some good areas, it really is beautiful!!! In all seriousness. Yes, there is a lot of reasons Florida is attractive. I personally am right between Tampa and Lakeland and there is a TON of farmland and open space. I guess there is something for everyone.
@rondallegro3411
@rondallegro3411 Жыл бұрын
Getting ready to Retire, like The Villages activities, but want more of a downtown. Where would you suggest to get a home.
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
Sorry for the late reply Ron. Lets chat offline, I have a lot more questions to narrow it down for you and help you. Please set something up here.. calendly.com/thomtillier/phone thanks!! Thom
@josephlucero8328
@josephlucero8328 18 сағат бұрын
What’s the high ends zip codes please ty
@305pride1
@305pride1 Жыл бұрын
Can you do a video about Indian Lakes Estate in Polk County Florida. Thanks
@angelajames9853
@angelajames9853 Жыл бұрын
Lakeland, a great place to be...show the farm plots as well...
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
We are going to make some more Lakeland videos very soon, I’ll talk about the Agriculture a bit more in the next one- thank you!!
@snowleopard1831
@snowleopard1831 Жыл бұрын
Agriculture is dead in Lakeland because local government has run all the animal people and growers out in favor of subdivisions. If you like Agriculture Lakeland is definitely not the place for you.
@Maria-fz1mu
@Maria-fz1mu Жыл бұрын
Looking into moving to Lakeland Florida but not sure if it's good. How are the schools over there?
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
Hi Maria. Schools in Florida are hit or miss in EVERY area. There are magnet (specialty) Schools, Charter, Public and Private. When we moved, we paid very close attention to the schools also. Please call or text me and I will give you all the info I can. Also, I will be digging deep on a school video very soon!!!
@SUPERAFRASIABI89
@SUPERAFRASIABI89 Жыл бұрын
PLEASE AVOID POLK COUNTY WORSE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM IN AMERICA
@fernandoaugustoguerr
@fernandoaugustoguerr Жыл бұрын
Hello good afternoon I am very interested in knowing about elementary schools from 6 years onwards I am thinking about the possibility of changing or as soon as possible but this information is fundamental for me, could you send me specific information about lakeland
@zinatrahman8985
@zinatrahman8985 Жыл бұрын
Aloha! I would truly appreciate if you kindly answer me. I live in Hawaii. But my husband wants to move to Lakeland city. I have phobia about snake. So, I am really nervous. If I live in a good residential area, is there a chance snake can come in the house?
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
Hi Zinat - There are snakes in Florida, just like Hawaii...but not to fear, they are not common in neighborhoods etc. I had a small coral snake show up in my back yard this summer, we removed it for the sake of the dogs, but that is the only snake I have seen here. Please let me know if you need assistance finding a home.
@zinatrahman8985
@zinatrahman8985 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much and I sure will let you know if I decide to move there
@bitemenow609
@bitemenow609 Жыл бұрын
How is the Golf? How is the Bass fishing?
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
Lots of Golf, So much!!!! Bass fishing doesn’t compare to the Great Lakes, but there are plenty of good spots!!!
@melmasters9969
@melmasters9969 3 ай бұрын
Where would be a good area for 50+ safe clean plenty to do cafe's dining fishing, preferable not near a school or college. No 55+ communities. Thank you.
@conntection11spirit19
@conntection11spirit19 9 ай бұрын
We are thinking about moving to Lakeland. We of a family of four and we are looking for the great elementary school. Childcare’s around Lakeland.
@destra1257
@destra1257 Жыл бұрын
I wanna move to Florida.. im from Pennsylvania, How's Rent there on average.. I've been told cost of living is High, is that true?
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
Hi Destra, somehow I missed this one... yes, Rent isnt cheap.. but I don't think it is cheap anywhere right now. Check out Zillow or Hotpads and maybe Facebook Marketplace to see if there is anything. Be careful for FB Marketplace... some scammers are on there.
@godwins1298
@godwins1298 Жыл бұрын
Rent can be pretty expensive here though I will be looking for a home to buy soon
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
thanks for reaching out, I’m available to chat anytime. Just call me or text me, I’d love to have a conversation!
@godwins1298
@godwins1298 Жыл бұрын
@@livingintampatv thank you
@keonnaalanna4569
@keonnaalanna4569 Жыл бұрын
Go to the ice cream, shop in Lakeland Florida twisted treats🌺 my grandma took me and my we were there when we were little I love Florida my favorite state in Lakeland is my favorite place🌺😁 in city part
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
I'll be sure to check it out!!!
@keonnaalanna4569
@keonnaalanna4569 Жыл бұрын
@@livingintampatv ok yayaya thank you your very welcome 😁✨️🌺
@ABudderLife
@ABudderLife 5 ай бұрын
Moving there next week 50-year-old, disabled veteran with a family, looking for a place to raise my granddaughter looking for a three bedroom, either rent to own or rent or at least down, but would really like to find a home or mobile home in the area and veterans community
@rompemotores1
@rompemotores1 Жыл бұрын
I was there last night exploring and it is beautiful! Planing to move there as soon as I get my condo sold in Maitland.
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
Hi Victor - Please send me a message or find me at linktr.ee/thomtillier - I'd love the opportunity to help you, And if you need a good agent in Maryland... I know a guy...and he's the best. Let me know. Thom.
@rompemotores1
@rompemotores1 Жыл бұрын
@Living in Tampa Florida my Condo is in Maitland Florida. Orlando north suburbs.
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
@@rompemotores1 sorry- I thought it was a typo..
@godwins1298
@godwins1298 Жыл бұрын
Florida Southern is a private college my daughter got accepted there but she changed because they want her to stay and pay for dorms for her 1st year and we cannot really afford it
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
The college costs are insane, my oldest goes to CMU in Michigan, I feel your pain, especially with their housing!
@bitemenow609
@bitemenow609 Жыл бұрын
I saw a national housing inventory survey. Lakeland is up 100% since last year.
@bitemenow609
@bitemenow609 Жыл бұрын
Actually is closer to 200%
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
Florida is attractive to many right now and Lakeland being situated right between Orlando and Tampa makes it very appealing!!!
@snowleopard1831
@snowleopard1831 Жыл бұрын
Cmon now! If an area is up in housing inventory that is because it's an abysmal place to live and people want to leave! Trust me, I'm not kidding when I say this is no longer a place you want to move to! Only a person wanting your money would ever tell you anything different!
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
@@snowleopard1831 - I personally picked up my family and moved here. For the Schools we are in, no state taxes and the Bright Futures Program for my kids. The weather is awesome too!!
@bitemenow609
@bitemenow609 Жыл бұрын
@@snowleopard1831 I of course know nothing about Lakeland. I have heard good things. Maybe its all sales hype.
@ducheau100
@ducheau100 Жыл бұрын
I only know Lakeland when I pass it on I4. Didn't realize it is pretty nice. It looks like a dump from I4
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
I cant disagree there... very commercialized looking from I-4, love the overall vibe of Lakeland, great place!!
@snowleopard1831
@snowleopard1831 Жыл бұрын
Lakeland is a dump now thanks to all the ridiculous migration from other states. Red Tide is here most of the year thanks to state government. Very soon everyone will be drinking poop water because there isn't enough clean groundwater for the too many people living and building in the aquifer system.
@wesleysteeleiv
@wesleysteeleiv Жыл бұрын
Because like every video of Lakeland on KZbin, they only show you Downtown and people with money. If you want to see a real video of Lakeland on KZbin you need to look up one the News videos about a random crime that happened.
@godwins1298
@godwins1298 Жыл бұрын
Lakeland has become a college town also good police watch here also
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
Good investment opportunities near the schools too!!!
@lilypecic166
@lilypecic166 9 ай бұрын
"College" in your video is spelled wrong. The clip at 5.25.. Other than that, great video!
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv 9 ай бұрын
thank you!!! I don’t know how to fix it now, but how funny that college of all words is the one spelled wrong. 😄 thank you!!
@darlenematthews2237
@darlenematthews2237 Жыл бұрын
I was wondering does Lakeland have tiny house committees?
@bryanleverett2830
@bryanleverett2830 Жыл бұрын
No :(
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
Not that we know of, unless something small, private and off the grid. we do believe Tiny homes will be something you will see more of in the next 5 years for sure!!
@Bakerboy1958
@Bakerboy1958 7 ай бұрын
The original swans were a gift from Queen Elizabeth.
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv 7 ай бұрын
oh wow!! I had no idea. thank you for the comment and letting us know this awesome info!!
@comradeyuri8492
@comradeyuri8492 Жыл бұрын
I've spent time in the lakeland area and like it. But the problem is it's in Florida with hurricanes, very high home owners and auto insurance prices, rampant development, over population, etc. No state income tax BUT so many add on fees on everything ! Summers are 10 months of heat and high humidity. I'm outta here as so as I can sell my home !!
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
Hi Comrade!! I was born in Fort Myers, but spent most of my life in Michigan, being back in Florida is heaven to me and my family. Let me know if you need me to come look at your home and help you get top dollar for it!! Thanks!!!
@IgnacioCheese
@IgnacioCheese 10 ай бұрын
Yup - the hidden costs of FL! I lived in NY and NC and while I think I do benefit from no state income tax- it certainly isn’t super cheap to live in FL anymore. My grandparents moved to FL 45 years ago- been coming here all my life and things have certainly changed! I do love being closer to my family and to places/activities I enjoy.
@keonnaalanna4569
@keonnaalanna4569 Жыл бұрын
Me and my siblings went there when we were younger I love Lakeland Flordia😀
@jennaemullins7612
@jennaemullins7612 Жыл бұрын
Winter haven
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
Noted. Thank you Jennae!!
@maryjoan1687
@maryjoan1687 Жыл бұрын
Can you do a video about Ocala,FL
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
absolutely Mary, Ocala is on our short list. thanks for subscribing! Thom
@michaelcummings8119
@michaelcummings8119 2 ай бұрын
Where are the cons??
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv 2 ай бұрын
Feel free to subscribe, there will be plenty of pros and cons videos in the future, but we weren't focused on those right now.
@randywindsor6674
@randywindsor6674 11 ай бұрын
What do Lakeland for people with special needs adults and kids too
@cleot151
@cleot151 Жыл бұрын
Don't forget the Farmers Market.
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
I will get to the Farmer's Market soon to catch some video!! It is awesome!!!
@stewartwallace5741
@stewartwallace5741 7 ай бұрын
How do I contact you?
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv 7 ай бұрын
Hi Stewart - feel free to call me direct at 813.244.6689 or thom@touchstonehomegroup.com
@godwins1298
@godwins1298 Жыл бұрын
It has become expensive I live here
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
everywhere. It’s crazy. The cost of everything has really hurt the average family.
@zinatrahman8985
@zinatrahman8985 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I am so very nervous about snakes. Is there a chance or does snake come in the residential area or house. I would truly appreciate your reply
@williammckinney567
@williammckinney567 Жыл бұрын
Lakeland don’t want the attention, don’t over populate my city and change my beautiful Lakeland. Keep it a secret with I think is no more. All these KZbin people talking about lakeland not even born and raised from lakeland. Keep lakeland Lakeland don’t change it too much lol. Go and expose Bartow they need some attention.
@unfvzedmak
@unfvzedmak Жыл бұрын
no we need attention
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the feedback, but Lakeland.... has so many cool things!!!
@drbassface
@drbassface Жыл бұрын
Exactly! Ha…yeah…send them to Bartow!
@thorsaldos6024
@thorsaldos6024 Жыл бұрын
Haha where is bartwo sound like a hills have eyes town
@lawrencewright2572
@lawrencewright2572 Жыл бұрын
There aren’t 554 lakes in Lakeland. Not even that many in Polk County. There might be 30 lakes in the City limits.
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
You ARE correct!!! We totally messed this one up. There are 554 Lakes in Polk County, but only 38 named lakes in Lakeland. I have my editor working to try to cut that part to make sure we don't mislead people. thanks for the note, we sincerely appreciate it!!
@IgnacioFlores.
@IgnacioFlores. Жыл бұрын
No state income tax, is not free.
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv 9 ай бұрын
Agreed. But coming from a state where I paid high state income tax, Im loving it!!!
@WalterMarcelo-ln7dy
@WalterMarcelo-ln7dy 4 күн бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂
@michaelbonaiuto6968
@michaelbonaiuto6968 Жыл бұрын
You spelled colleges wrong bud
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
lol - ha!!! I noticed that after the video was launched, my editors and QA team didn’t catch it.. so funny that out of all the spelling errors it was “Colleges” - so funny.. thank you!!!!
@michaelbonaiuto6968
@michaelbonaiuto6968 Жыл бұрын
@@livingintampatv no problem I was just being an ass anyway😄
@made432
@made432 4 ай бұрын
Selling the Bright Future Program is 👎👎👎👎👎 The program has stipulations that do not include GED earners and requires students to earn a certain GPA and SAT/ACT Scores. Also, it is also a lottery program. NO guarantee that a student will get the scholarship. I left Lakeland because of lack opportunities, lack of diversity and the poor education system. We live in NY now and our teen gets a full ride to any state college/university (including schools at Cornell University) with a GED and no ACT/SAT scores needed through the Excelsior Scholarship. Florida Southern College is a PRIVATE school with literally no connections for employment.
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv 3 ай бұрын
Hi!! I just noticed this... sorry. Yes, you are right, does not include GED and the student has to get good grades, good test scores and also community volunteer hours, but if you do all of that, you are GUARANTEEd the scholarship. Not a lottery process. I appreciate the feedback, and I did move to Florida for this program, so I did extensive research.
@made432
@made432 3 ай бұрын
it is still not worth it to be honest. Why go through all that volunteer hours and extra work to potentially get a state funded scholarship to attend a subpar college in Lakeland FL. The only colleges worth it in Florida is UF and FIU because of their connections and academics. No the scholarship is not guaranteed; it is even stated on the Florida state website. The excelsior scholarship in NY gives a full ride to students on top of TAP (state aid) and Pell Grants. NYS has top schools and top employers. The only requirements is the parents make less than 125k a year and the student works in NY state for the amount of years of scholarship. Which is fine because they are far more opportunities and high paying jobs in NY than down south. My teen has interned at two top Fortune 500 companies and will graduate with no debt from SUNY Stonybrook within the engineering department. Mind you, he is a GED recipient with no SAT/ACT scores nor did he volunteer for the scholarship.
@Moneypower572
@Moneypower572 Жыл бұрын
Lakeland really have nothing to do , that’s why I move to Hallandale beach Florida it’s more to do beautiful beaches and restaurants and businesses, and a growing communities.
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
Hallandale Beach is definitely beautiful, but Lakeland also has a ton to do!! Here is a link to a great Flip Book about Lakeland.online.anyflip.com/aang/hpnx/mobile/ thanks for watching!!!
@godwins1298
@godwins1298 Жыл бұрын
I used to live in Hallandale tons of traffic because it's next door to Hollywood and North Miami it's terrible
@sunbeam123
@sunbeam123 Жыл бұрын
Seems like the places that have lots to do are crime filled.
@godwins1298
@godwins1298 Жыл бұрын
@@sunbeam123 yes especially miami
@adelsonsousa743
@adelsonsousa743 Жыл бұрын
I am Brazilian. could you get me a job in lakeland?
@michaelcummings8119
@michaelcummings8119 2 ай бұрын
Your a realtor.......where are the cons? Be honest
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for chiming in.... I appreciate the feedback, but this wasn't meant to be a pros and cons video - It was an intro to the area.
@jongaskins1
@jongaskins1 Жыл бұрын
More like Discover drive bys
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
yep- I can appreciate this considering the recent events
@Silent-Tour-Act
@Silent-Tour-Act Ай бұрын
@@livingintampatvI live in central downtown and it’s definitely the hood drive bys thousands yes thousands of homeless gangs yes actual gangs like literally gangster disciples bloods ms 13 gun shots drive bys it’s ruff
@shihangl2457
@shihangl2457 Жыл бұрын
It’s interesting that not a word was mentioned about the crime rate, being born and raised there, I know the place backwards and forwards…and Polk county has serious crime problem my friend…no one wants to leave in certain parts of Lakeland, auburndale and winter haven….not the same places they were 45 years ago….but I guess you’re trying to sell it for potential buyers, another snowbird moving in and selling…..smh…and you should have talked to someone from Lakeland….gotten a couple of views…just an opinion
@thomtillier
@thomtillier Жыл бұрын
Hi ShinanGL - thanks for the note, we have a ton of friends in Lakeland and it is rated as one of the best places to live in the US. I am not a snowbird, born in Fort Myers, lived in Michigan and back to FL. Every city has crime, but thats where we come in, when we know what someone is looking for for, we help them understand the areas better, nothing you can possibly do in a short video. Please call me or text me if you would like more info. thanks again!! Thom
@andresboyd8398
@andresboyd8398 Жыл бұрын
what area is best for a military family with kids. ( want schools with armed security).
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
Hi Andres - Please send me a text or an email, I have some REALLY great info for you. Active Military? Proximity to MacDill AFB, or somewhere else?
@williammckinney567
@williammckinney567 Жыл бұрын
Most people moving into Florida coming from ruff up north cities. Crime in lakeland and Polk county got nothing on north New Jersey, Newyork, and other up north and Midwest cities. Ha lakeland not the bad.
@andresboyd8398
@andresboyd8398 Жыл бұрын
serious crime problems?? 😂😂😂you aren’t familiar with other states or cities. NAME A PLACE WITH NO CRIME? don’t worry …. i’ll wait. crime rate you say? compare lakeland to crime rate to the national averages and the top cities and tell me how lakeland does? i swear to people like you number and stats don’t mean shit
@drbassface
@drbassface Жыл бұрын
Stay away and don’t drive up our housing! Rents are leaning lower finally.
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
Always one in the crowd, lol. The Florida economy is thriving because of the movement in and out... hopefully you own a home and can take advantage of the market!! Thanks for commenting!!
@drbassface
@drbassface Жыл бұрын
@@livingintampatv Nope. Renting. Lost a home bought for $160,000 in a Divorce. Now it’s worth $480,000.00 Renting.🙏
@pinkcat8855
@pinkcat8855 Жыл бұрын
Is this the place where the crazy sheriff is making his ridiculous press conferences ?😤
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
yes!!! Sheriff Grady Judd is well loved in Polk County... assuming that is who you're referencing.
@pinkcat8855
@pinkcat8855 Жыл бұрын
@@livingintampatv I don't know his name. There is a sheriff in Florida who makes a show and tell stand up comedy shows. He arrested a young pregnant woman for throwing coffee cups at McDonald's. Have you seen that? What's the status on that case ?
@debbiemurphy5050
@debbiemurphy5050 Жыл бұрын
Hey we love our crazy sheriff. Grady. Don't do crime in Polk county.
@pinkcat8855
@pinkcat8855 Жыл бұрын
@@debbiemurphy5050 Why would I go to Polka County. I love watching your crazy sheriff on YT. He is a stand up comedian. 😤
@Search4Facts
@Search4Facts 11 күн бұрын
@pinkcat... Yes he's an embarrassment. Less TV time and more cold cases , sheriff. Do sheriffs all over the u.s. go on TV and brag every dam time.
@Krystal_Lynn
@Krystal_Lynn Жыл бұрын
lakeland sucks only plus is Tampa 1 to 2 hours depending on traffic same as Orlando
@livingintampatv
@livingintampatv Жыл бұрын
thanks for your thoughts. I personally think Lakeland is awesome, but like any big city, even Tampa.. there are pockets of “suck” -
@iceandflames
@iceandflames 7 ай бұрын
I still prefer Hallandale Beach Florida more it’s a beautiful city with a growing communities and businesses and a good nightlife.🫡
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