About Lakeland
East of Tampa, Lakeland’s population is 120,279, spanning 75 square miles. It has nearly 40 lakes within the community, and sprinkled within are shops and restaurants that invite others in. This quaint town will have you spending more time in the moment, taking time to look around and take things slow. You may even find yourself dining at a picnic around Lake Morton, where you’ll find an incredible bird sanctuary that is home to beautiful swans! This team of Loan Officers, led by branch manager Robby Sampson, has deep history and experience in the Lakeland, FL area. You’re in the best of hands with Legacy Mutual Mortgage of Lakeland!
Fun facts about Lakeland:
- Hollis Garden is made up of trees that were grown from cuttings which once belonged to big names like Elvis Presley and Abraham Lincoln.
- The earliest recorded date of swans living in Lakeland is 1923.
- Polk County held the title for world’s leader in the production of phosphate in 1894.
- Lakeland has less lakes than the neighboring city Winter Haven.
- The Detroit Tigers have held their spring training in Lakeland since 1934.