Development Activity
See everyone who has moved to Lakeland
For the last 30 years our office has tracked development activity in Lakeland. From Publix Super Market’s corporate headquarters to craft brewers and food manufacturers, to healthcare and high-tech e-commerce logistics centers, Lakeland is home to a multitude of industries that are shaping our future. In the last 18+ months we have seen an increase of 3+ million in square feet, $300+ million in capital investment and over 500 jobs announced. Want to know the latest in Lakeland? Stay up-to-date below, and learn about the last ten years:
| NEW INDUSTRY | ||||||
| Company | SQ. FT. | Jobs | Investment | Type of Deal | ||
| Ashley Furniture | 705,000 | 120 | $75,000,000 | Purchase | ||
| Monster Energy | 350,000 | 60 | $17,000,000 | Lease | ||
| LG | 349,000 | 50 | $15,000,000 | Lease | ||
| Tranzmotion | 64,000 | 20 | $3,700,000 | Lease | ||
| Relink | 54,000 | 25 | $3,000,000 | Lease | ||
| Dawn Food Products | 48,000 | 25 | $9,000,000 | Lease | ||
| Wastequip | 45,000 | 25 | $3,000,000 | Lease | ||
| Gleckler & Sons Building Supplies | 45,000 | 15 | $3,000,000 | Lease | ||
| By Alexa Rae | 42,000 | 10 | $4,000,000 | Lease | ||
| GoTo Logistics | 32,000 | 10 | $2,200,000 | Lease | ||
| IFF* | 30,000 | 50 | $15,000,000 | Build To Suit | ||
| Total 11 Companies) | 1,764,000 SF | 400 | $149,700,000 | |||
| EXISTING INDUSTRY | ||||||
| Company | SQ. FT | Jobs | Investment | Type of Deal | ||
| Ta Chen | 290,000 | 50 | $13,000,000 | Lease | ||
| O'Reilly Auto Parts | 141,000 | 50 | $20,000,000 | Expansion | ||
| Publix Technology* | 140,000 | 500 | $40,000,000 | Expansion | ||
| Mission Foods | 57,000 | 20 | $8,500,000 | Lease | ||
| MidFlorida Credit Union* | 41,000 | 10 | $10,000,000 | Purchase | ||
| Handgards LLC | 35,000 | 5 | $2,100,000 | Lease | ||
| ISN* | 14,500 | 10 | $1,200,000 | Lease | ||
| Total 8 Companies | 718,500 | 645 | $94,800,000 | |||
| COMBINED TOTALS - New & Existing | SQ. FT. | Jobs | Investment | |||
| 17 Companies | 2,522,500 | 1065 | $254,500,000 | |||
| * Indicates Office Space | ||||||
| Retail: | ||||||
| South: | Aldi, J. Crew, Nordstrom Rack, Sola Salons, Barnes & Noble, Tractor Supply Co. South Lakeland | |||||
| North: | Academy Sports, Lakeland Antique Mall | |||||
| Downtown/Central: | Hakucho, Pals Candy Shop, Alzaytoon | |||||
| Sq. Ft.: includes net new square footage leased, bought or built | ||||||
| # of Jobs: includes net new jobs | ||||||
| Estimated investment: includes real estate lease, purchase cost or building cost | ||||||
| * Office | ||||||