DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY

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
CompanySQ. FT.JobsInvestmentType of Deal
Ashley Home Furniture709,420120$75,000,000Purchase
Trazmotion64,160$4,500,000Lease
Dawn Food Products48,07425$9,000,000Lease
Wastequip45,00025$3,000,000Lease
By Alexa Rae41,60010$3,000,000Lease
Handgards LLC30,000$2,000,000Lease
Sodexo Operations15,0005$2,000,000Lease
Total (7 Companies)953,254185$98,500,000
EXISTING INDUSTRY
CompanySQ. FTJobsInvestmentType of Deal
Crown Laundry26,25010$2,000,000Lease
ISN14,50010$1,200,000Lease
Total (2 Companies)40,75020$3,200,000
COMBINED TOTALS - New & ExistingSQ. FT.JobsInvestment
9 Companies994,004205$101,700,000
Retail:
South:Aldi, J. Crew Factory, Nordstrom Rack, Sola Salons, Chicken Salad Chick
North: Academy Sports, Lakeland Antique Mall
Downtown/Central:Hakucho, Pals Candy Shop, Alzaytoon, Moo Town, Parlor Doughnuts, Bar Vasco, Market on Kentucky, East of These
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