Guides from people who know the town.

The lakes, LEGOLAND, downtown and the trails, with the outfitters and the day trips worth taking.

The lakes come first, with public ramps, rental kayaks and pontoons, and guided cruises on the southern chain for anyone who does not own a boat. The guide covers LEGOLAND and the Cypress Gardens site it was built on, the Chain of Lakes Trail, and what downtown puts on through the year.

The downtown dog park, the patios that welcome dogs, and where a dog lives well.

Where the leash comes off, which patios welcome dogs, and where emergency veterinary care is in town. The policy itself lives on our pet friendly apartments page.

Central Park, the restaurants and taprooms around it, and the events downtown holds each year.

The guide walks Central Park and the blocks around it, with the restaurants, taprooms, the Ritz Theatre and the Saturday market. It also lists the events downtown holds each year, from First Friday to Holidays on Central.

Living here, work and commutes, the cost of living, and where to look for a place.

The guide covers what the town is like, where people work, the commutes to Lakeland, Tampa and Orlando, and where to look for a place. When you are ready to compare homes, start with the floor plans.