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Lakeland |
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Lakeland, resort city (1990 pop. 70,576), Polk co., central Fla., in the highland region; inc. 1885. It is an important processing and shipping center for a citrus-fruit and phosphate-mining region and is a retail trade center that serves a large area. The Florida Citrus Commission, other state citrus organizations, and the Florida Phosphate Council have their headquarters in Lakeland, which is a popular winter resort and recreation center. Points of interest include a major sports and convention complex and the Frank Lloyd Wright buildings at Florida Southern College. Lakeland is also the seat of Southeastern College of the Assemblies of God. The Orange Cup regatta is held yearly on nearby Lake Hollingsworth. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Paul Day and his partner, Christopher Robertson, returned to their mobile home in the small, conservative central Florida town of Lakeland on July 25 to find the place torched and the words DIE FAG spray-painted on the front steps. Plaudits to Paul Lakeland for his insightful, trenchant, but respectful "Scandal 101" (March 25). IRWINDALE - USA International Speedway in Lakeland, Fla. |
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