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One of the premier colleges near Lake Bonny is Southeastern University a pride of the area.
Small residential Lakeland community passionate about local football
Conveniently located between Tampa and Orlando, Lake Bonny is a small residential community known for its active lifestyle and proximity to several colleges. “Southeastern University has the only college football program in Lakeland, and games are a big deal here,” says Brandon Gengler, Realtor at Keller Williams Realty Smart and a Lakeland resident for nearly 30 years. Along with filling the stands at Southeastern’s Victory Stadium, folks here enjoy strolling the neighborhood’s palm tree-shaded walking trails and touring the world’s largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture on the campus of Florida Southern College.
Playing ball at Fletcher Park
The 113-acre Fletcher Park features a mile-long walking trail around Bonny Lake, as well as a playground with rope climbing areas and ball fields where local Little Leagues play. There are four skateboarding courses at the local Lakeland Skate Park, while about 5 miles north of Lake Bonny, the new 168-acre Bonnett Springs Park offers a nature center and the Hollis Botanical Garden, filled with pink rose bushes and Spanish-inspired architecture. At Lake Hollingsworth, set on the southern tip of the neighborhood, residents can sign up for water-ski competitions and powerboat regattas.
The Lakeland Water Ski Club has was founded in 1949.
Catch some air or grind the rails at the Lakeland Skate Park, located in Fletcher Park.
With a total revamp in 2016 Fletcher Park Playground can be enjoyed by kids of all ages.
Baseball is a huge draw to Fletcher Park and is the practice fields of the Dreadnaughts.
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Competitive home prices in Lake Bonny
Gengler says people are moving here from Tampa or Orlando for better prices and more variety in properties. “You can live in a rural area closer to the lake or a more urban setting the further you are to downtown,” says Gengler. One to two-story midcentury bungalows are typically priced between $150,000 to $300,000 and feature narrow front walkways that lead to tiny front porches. Ranch-style homes built on quarter-acre lots in the late 1960s through mid-'70s have up to three bedrooms and average $230,000; these homes are set along winding streets dotted with palm trees and live oaks hung with Spanish moss.
Ranch-style homes can be found in more rural parts of Lake Bonny in Lakeland.
Larger bungalows in Lake Bonny often feature wide porches and brick exteriors.
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Annual holiday parades in downtown Lakeland
Folks in Lake Bonny can head to Lakeland’s long-held annual Christmas Parade for pictures with Santa and a firework show over Lake Mirror; colorful floats and local marching bands parade along downtown streets lined with cheering crowds. Every Saturday in the summer, Lakeland’s Downtown Farmers Curb Market includes local vendors selling fresh produce and hand-tufted rugs. Throughout the year, Lakeland Public Library frequently hosts free computer classes and creative writing workshops for the community.
Residents of Lake Bonny shop at the local Grove Park Shopping Center for their grocery/ret needs
Getting groceries at Grove Park Shopping Center
For groceries, Publix is a 2-mile drive south at Grove Park Shopping Center, which also features a CVS and Bealls Outlet. Locals can curl up for a good read at the locally owned Unbound Bookery or shop for gently used vintage furniture at Dixieland Relics. Chef T’s Garden Grill serves upscale French and Italian cuisine with escargot and creamy chicken piccata, while nearby Cozy Oaks Restaurant whips up pork chop breakfasts with grits and homemade biscuits. Lakeside Village mall, located about 6 miles from the area, includes national retail chains like Bath and Body Works and Famous Footwear, plus a CMX Cinema.
Famous for football at Lakeland Senior High
Kids in Lake Bonny can start at Crystal Lake Elementary and continue to Lawton Chiles Middle, both rated A-minus by Niche. The B-plus-rated Lakeland Senior High is known for its highly successful Dreadnaughts football team, which won the state championship in 2023. “A lot of young players from around the state will come here to attend Lakeland High because of the football program,” Gengler says. Students also have the opportunity to take expanded education classes in dancing and filmmaking through the school’s affiliation with the Harrison Center for the Visual and Performing Arts.
Lakeland Senior High football team has won 9 state championships.
Locals love supporting the Dreadnaughts football team at Thomas W. Bryant Stadium.
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Hop on the Citrus Connection and ride to your next destination any where in Polk County.
Getting around on Citris Connection buses
Biking is popular within the community, as are Lakeland’s Citrus Connection city buses, which run along East Main Street and Bartow Road on the neighborhood’s southwestern border. Downtown Lakeland is about a mile drive away, and Tampa is about 35 miles west via Interstate 4. Lakeland Linder International Airport, about 10 miles away, is home to Florida Aerospace Academy and the Aerospace program for Polk State College; residents may hear aircraft noise occasionally, but they can reach out to the airport’s administration office with any concerns. Tampa International Airport is roughly a 45-mile drive away, and Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center is 2 miles northwest.
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Parks in this Area
Fletcher Park at Lake Bonny
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Fishing
Interlachen Park
Playground
Parking Lot
Thomas B. Mack Park
Lake
Trails
Sailor Cove Dog Park
Dog Park
Lakeland Skate Park
Lake Bonny Demographics and Home Trends
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has Equal Renters and Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,468
Median Age
34
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$45,388
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,533
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.3%
College Graduates
21.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
56''
Average Winter Low Temperature
51°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
58/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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