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On an alien planet, a former Marine (Sam Worthington) falls in love with a blue-skinned warrior (Zoe Saldana) and sides with her people against humankind's encroachment on their world.
Busch Garden is the place where thrill-seekers and animal lovers come together. With hundreds of rides, animals, shows and tours, Busch Gardens is a theme park for everyone.
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Lakeland Airport is Lakeland Linder Airport, Tampa TPA Airport
Newspapers are The Ledger,
Lakeland Sports teams are Lancers, Tigers, Dreadnaughts
Major Lakeland Attractions and Events are Explorations V Children's Museum, International Sport Aviation Museum, , Downtown Farmers Curb Market, Depression Glass and Pottery show
Local Schools are University of South Florida Lakeland, Florida Southern College
About Lakeland, Florida
Located southwest of Orlando and Kissimmee’s Walt Disney World entertainment complex, Lakeland is surrounded by many lakes, but Lake Morton is its largest in the center of town. The Munn Park Historic District preserves some of the oldest buildings and commercial center from the city’s early days. Lakeland is in Polk County, and is the home of Florida Southern College, University of South Florida, and Southeastern University. Cities within a few miles of Lakeland include Winter Haven, Plant City, Winston, Cypress Gardens, Bartow and Lake Wales.
Comfortable accommodations can be found at Amerisuites Lakeland Exhibition Center, Baymont Inn & Suites, Best Western Diplomat, Bradley Motel, La Quinta, Scottish Inn, Budget Inn, Terrace Hotel, and Comfort Inn & Suites.
From pizzas to fine dining, Lakeland offers The Grill Room at Eaglebrook Golf Club, Bonefish Grill Restaurant, Antonio’s Ristorante, Blue Nile, Beef O’Brady’s, Bennigan’s, Bob Evans, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, and Olive Garden Café.
Things to do and see—Downtown Farmers Curb Market, Florida Air Museum, Explorations V Children's Museum, Historic Bok Sanctuary, and the Silver Moon Drive-In Theatre (opened in 1948) that continues to show the latest movies (although it has been renovated many times). It’s also a swap-shop and flea market on weekends.
Annual events include the Lakeland Pig Festival, Sun ‘n Fun Fly In, Founder’s Day Celebration, Kumquat Festival, Lemon Street Celebration, Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival, Holiday Walk-About, American Rodeo Classic, Christmas Parade and Snowfest at Lake Mirror. Another entertainment venue is The Lakeland Center and the George Jenkins Arena (with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus).
Lakeland is Home of the Lakeland Tigers Minor League Baseball Club (affiliated with the Detroit Tigers) and play in the Joker Marchant Stadium.
Golf enthusiasts will find ample opportunities to enjoy the sport at Eaglebrook Golf & Country Club, Cleveland Heights Golf Club, Bramble Ridge Golf Course & Driving Range, Big Cypress Golf & Country Club, and Huntington Hills Golf & Country Club.
Pelagia Trattoria makes each meal lovingly from scratch. With light fixtures made of blown glass and scrumptious Italian food, you'll enjoy the ambiance and the meals at Pelagia.
