The City of Lakeland is home to some 100,000 people, conveniently located off I-4 between Tampa and Orlando. The city provides an array of activities to its residents from the Downtown District, Polk Museum of Art, Sun-n-Fun International Fly-In & Expo, and the largest on-site collection of Frank Lloyd Architecture at Florida Southern College. A tourist destination, logistics, and a retiree haven remain economic drivers to the community as its growth continues. Rapid growth in trade and transportation also remain important factors as the economy continues to mature.
Shawn Sherrouse
City Manager
shawn.sherrouse@lakelandgov.net
City of lakeland
In the News
City of Lakeland Embraces Its Fast-Growing Status to Upgrade Infrastructure, Improve Quality of Life
April 28, 2025
Bonnet Springs Park Named the Nation’s Top City Park by USA Today, Boosts Economic Development in Lakeland’s Downtown West
April 26, 2025
LAL Airport Director Kris Hallstrand Named to Tampa Bay Business Journal Watchlist
December 17, 2024
Lakeland Linder International Airport Moves Up to No.3 in Florida for Cargo Operations
September 20, 2024
Avelo Airlines Will Fly to Seven New Locations, Ramping Up Service in Polk County
August 12, 2024
Aviation in Polk is Soaring
March 29, 2024
Newly Named Winter Haven City Manager has His Heart in His City, Helping Others
May 3, 2023
Local Airports Update Master Plans, Grow to Serve Polk County
October 14, 2022
Seven Small Businesses are Finalists for the CFDC’S Brantley Award
October 10, 2022
Farnborough Air Show: Attracting Aviation and Aerospace Companies
June 28, 2022
Bonnet Springs Park Announces Grand Opening Date
June 10, 2022
Lakeland is Reaching Toward its Potential
February 3, 2022
Lakeland’s New City Manager Focuses on Community Engagement and Moving the City Forward
November 3, 2020
New Website, Grants Show the Power of the Arts in Lakeland
October 27, 2020
Downtown Lakeland Growth a Boon for City, Residents, Visitors
July 14, 2020
Residential Growth Downtown Fuels Lakeland’s Vibrancy
July 2, 2020
Live and Play: Bonnet Springs Park Attracts Attention Near Downtown Lakeland
January 31, 2020
Living and Playing in Polk: Lakeland and Mulberry
January 27, 2020
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