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......und gerade ist einige Jobsteps weg schön Lake Pierce - 4,600 acres von vom Süßwassersee dem Fischerprahlerei der prize Verriegelungen großen Öffnung Baß und gesprenkelte Stange. ..... Sicherheit sind konstante Begleiter der Bewohner, die auf, ihre Fahrräder zu gehen genießen und zu fahren während des Gemeinschaftstages oder -nacht. |
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| area: | Polk County - approximately 450,000 population |
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| altitude: | 250 feet above sea level - less humidity compared to most of Florida | ![]() |
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| climate: | 72 degrees annual average temperature | |
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| natural resources: | sparkling clean water and fresh air | ![]() |
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| rainfall: | approximately 50 inches annually | ![]() |
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| economy: | * citrus groves, * cattle ranching, * and tourism |
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| education: | * Polk County Community College, * Winter Haven Florida Southern College, * Lakeland |
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| churches & synagogues: | Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Assembly of God, Seventh Day Adventist, Presbyterian, Nazarene, Jehovah's witness, Jewish, Church of God, Latter Day Saints, Greek Orthodox, Holiness, Lutheran and more within 15 mi |
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| medical: | 4 hospitals, over 100 physicians and dentists | ![]() |
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| fishing: | More than 600 natural fresh water lakes including Lake Pierce, Lake Marion, Lake Kissimmee, and Lake Hatchineha (with waterways to the Atlantic Ocean) also numerous rivers together earning polk | ![]() |
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| recreation: | * Kissimmee State Park, Audobon Nature Center, and any more such
areas offering boating, picnicking,fishing, and more. * Free outdoor recreation guide brochure available at our office * "play ball" is a cry that can be heard throughout Polk County each spring as we host three major league baseball teams. |
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| golf: | * Sun Air Country Club, 18 holes, 1 mi, * Grenelefe Country Club, 36 holes 5 mi, * Diamond Back Golf Club 18 holes 5 mi, * many others within 15 mi |
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| museums: | * Lake Wales Depot Museum,'restored train depot, many interesting exhibits * water ski museum/hall of fame, ski photos, displays, and artifacts 15 mi |
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| performing arts: | * Black Hills Passion Play, reconstructs last seven days life of christ. amphitheatre 10 mi. * Imperial Symphony Orchestra, presents fall, Christmas, winter, pops and other concerts 30 mi * Theatre Winter Haven, Florida's most honored community theatre - October to June 12 mi |
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| restaurants: | * Morrisons Cafeteria, * Red Lobster, * Outback Steak House, Shoneys, * Homers Buffet, * Scuttles Seafood, * Boston Market, * Olive Garden, * Chilis, * Martins, * China Pearl, * Chalet Suzanne, & dozens more 5-15 mi |
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| shopping: | * Kirk's Country Store, 1 mile * Eagle Ridge Mall - Sears, J.C.Pennys, Dillards plus l00 boutiques, etc., 9 mi, * Wal-Marts, * K-Marts, * Burdine's, * Walgreens, * Bealls Outlet , * Scotty's, * Belks * J.Byrons, * Family Dollar , * Publix , * Food Lion, * Winn Dixie |
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