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Square Lake is made up of gated communities
On the outskirts of Bartow, Square Lake is a neighborhood made up of gated communities. This includes Floral Lakes, a 55 and up community where residents can enjoy various activities with same-age peers. Because it is so close to the city, locals have access to the several restaurants and facilities in Bartow, including the Polk County History Center & Genealogical Library. Students in the neighborhood attend Polk County Public Schools and can study abroad through an exchange program offered by the high school.
Square Lake homes vary beyond gates
Within the gates of Square Lake, homebuyers can find three- and four-bedroom homes with Spanish influence on landscaped yards. Tall palm trees and bushes decorate sprawling lots that are at least a half-acre in size. These homes can start as low as $400,000 and run upwards of $500,000.
The wide streets of Floral Lakes are lined with manicured lawns. Most homes in the community are contemporary ranch styles with long, covered carports and asymmetrical shed roofs. Properties typically cost between $150,000 and $200,000, and the homeowners association fees are less than $100 per month.
Outside of the gated communities, there are a variety of architectural styles. Single-family houses sit on grassy lawns with oak trees stretching to the two-way streets. Ranch styles and two-story new traditional homes are common, and prices tend to fall between $200,000 and $300,000.
Minimal Traditional Home Style keep with the historic feel of Square Lake.
Traditional stucco homes offer a home with many modern amenities at a great price.
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City of Bartow has many parks
Inside Square Lakes is Mosaic Park, which has a baseball field, an event space and a recently renovated soccer field. There is also a playground for kids to explore. Summerlin Park, about 1 mile from Square Lake, features a walking path along Wilson Lake that locals can enjoy. “There’s ducks and turtles on the lake; it’s very peaceful,” says Lacey Sherrouse, Realtor with Faith and Family Realty and lifetime resident of Bartow. Less than 1 mile from the neighborhood, Bartow Park Sports Complex has a football, softball and soccer field and borders the Triple Nickel, also called 555, Racetrack.
Floral Lakes plans activities for community involvement. Besides having a golf course, swimming pool and shuffleboard, neighbors can join a club or attend regularly scheduled events such as movie nights and ice cream socials.
The Bartow Public Library host many events throughout the year to foster the joy of reading.
Enjoy a peaceful walk by the Lake just outside of Bartow Dog Park
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Square Lake residents eat at Bartow restaurants
Because Square Lakes sits on the outskirts of Bartow, people travel 2 miles into the heart of the city for a bite to eat. “Unfiltered Coffee is amazing,” Sherrouse says. Besides serving coffee, the café features artisan retail and a classroom space for workshops. Residents get their groceries from Publix, which is about 3 miles away, or Aldi, which is about 4 miles away. Walmart and Lowe’s are also within a 4-mile drive of the neighborhood.
Square Lake residents can get all their shopping needs at their local Publix Supermarket.
Enjoy the fresh bohemian style coffee at Unfiltered Coffee Shop on South Broadway Ave.
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Mosaic Park is venue for Bartow events
The Mosaic Park hosts several events throughout the year, including the Bartow Extravaganza, which celebrates the Fourth of July with live music and fireworks. The city’s annual Halloween parade rides through, ending at a carnival in Mosaic Park. Programming includes a costume contest and cake walk. Residents will also travel into downtown Bartow for a monthly Friday Fest, which features a different theme on the third Friday of every month. Attendees can typically expect street vendors, live music and activities relating to the theme.
Residents can enjoy many local events, little league and now youth soccer at Mosaic Park.
Mosaic Park is a great gathering place for residents to enjoy the fresh air and park amenities.
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Bartow Senior High sends students abroad
Part of Polk County Public Schools, which earns a B from Niche, students can start at Floral Avenue Elementary School, rated C-plus, before attending Bartow Middle School, which has a C rating. Bartow Senior High, with a B-plus, allows students to study abroad with the German American Partnership Program and encourages them to enroll in the International Baccalaureate program.
Bartow Middle has over 1,000 students in grades 6-8.
Bartow Senior High School home of the Blue Jackets is an above average public school in Bartow.
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Square Lakes is bordered by US Routes 60 and 98
US Routes 60 and 98 border the neighborhood, taking residents the 2 miles into downtown Bartow and connecting to Interstate 4, which eventually goes into Tampa, about 40 miles away, and Orlando, about 65 miles away. Polk County’s public transportation, Citrus Connection, offers bus routes that carry residents from Square Lakes to the rest of Bartow and the Citrus Connection Paratransit, which provides direct transportation to people who need more support than what the usual bus route offers and is wheelchair accessible.
Bartow hurricane preparedness
Hurricane season is from June 1 to November 30. While Bartow is considered a low-risk area for hurricanes, locals should have a plan that covers taking shelter during a storm as well as evacuation. The Floral Lakes Emergency Management Committee expects residents to follow the plan they developed in cases of extreme weather.
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