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Lakeland Real Estate Update on Sold Homes in January 2010

February 16, 2010 by Petra Norris · Leave a Comment 

A stable Lakeland real estate Market is a key factor for the housing market to rebound.  For the month of January a total of 145 homes were sold overall.  Last year’s overall Lakeland Florida Real Estate market was somewhat of a roller coaster ride with home prices up and down throughout the year.  Will the roller coaster ride continue in 2010? From the graph below you can see that average Lakeland home prices have increased since October 2009 by almost 9%.


Lakeland Homes sold in January: 145 – previous month:  194 – previous year January 09: 115 sold

January – average sales price $126,320

Previous month: $123,866 (+ 2%) – previous year January 09: $130,334 (-3.08%)

January – median sales price $112,900

Previous month: $113,950 (-0.92%) – previous year January 09: $96,000 (17.6%)

The graph below represents average and median prices in Lakeland for various categories. When our media provides us with a real estate market reports, generally these reports outline only Single Family Homes and Condominiums. Lakeland Florida has a variety of homes, such as manufactured homes, townhomes, villas and duplex units.

What are the various average prices in each Lakeland zip code?

Take a look at my spreadsheet below. I’ve separated the report by zip code instead of school zones; it gives you a more accurate report in my opinion. The data and graphs for this report were obtained from the Mid-Florida Regional MLS, it is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. This report does not include “For Sale By Owner”. The numbers highlighted in pink represents the zip codes where average sold prices have exceeded.


Lakeland homes sold that are priced right will sell quickly.  In my analysis of last month activity shows that home owners, who are having their properties marketed at the right price, achieve 97% of their list price.  Here is a breakdown:

  • 0-30 days – 96.92% average sold price/list price ratio
  • 31-60 days – 98.22% average sold price/list price ratio
  • 61-90 days – 95.4% average sold price/list price ratio
  • 91-120 days – 93.23% average sold price/list price ratio
  • 121+ days – 92.28% average sold price/list price ratio

For more information on the location of these sold homes in Lakeland, price and size of the home click on map picture which leads you to the interactive Community Walk map created by Chuck Welch of Lakeland Local.

Distressed properties in Lakeland, Florida

For the month of January, Lakeland’s real estate market of distressed homes and bank-owned (REO) properties had a market share of 60%. There were a total of 88 properties sold in January compared to 60 distressed Lakeland homes sold the year prior, according to Mid-Florida Regional MLS. After further evaluation of my Lakeland Real Estate Market and to my readers who follow the distressed market report closely deserve clarity.  Starting out with January’s Real Estate Report, the distressed market report will have its own report.  Please check back soon for your detailed Lakeland Florida Real Estate report that highlights bank-owned properties (REOs) and Lakeland Short Sales.

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Lakeland Florida Real Estate Update ~ 01/16-01/31/10

February 6, 2010 by Petra Norris · 1 Comment 

Update for the Lakeland real estate market! There are 1903 homes for sale throughout Lakeland, Florida – as of 02/06/10; the number of homes for sale remained constant for the month of January. Newly listed homes for the period of January 15th through January 31st increased slightly to 169 Lakeland homes. The average sales price of Lakeland homes listed with area Realtors® decreased to $160,386 from my previous report.

The types of homes and average prices just listed in Lakeland, Florida according to the Multiple Listing Services (MLS) are as follows:

1 duplex unit with a sales price of $95,800

7 condos listed with an average sales price of $97,243

15 mobile homes listed with an average sales price of $65,793

14 Townhomes/Villas listed with an average sales price of $92,798

132 single family homes with an average price of $182,141

Lakeland’s newest homes listed! The priciest Lakeland real estate is a 1995 home on approximately 6 acres; featuring 5 bedrooms and 6 baths with over 5,100 square feet of living space currently offered for $675,000 located in the Oakmont Acres.  On the contrary, the cheapest Lakeland home newly listed is a bank owned 3 bedrooms 2 baths home listed for $19,900 – just under $19.00 per square foot – located in the Winston Heights subdivision.

All data for this report was obtained from the Mid-Florida Regional MLS, it is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. This report does not include “For Sale By Owner”.

Take a look at the breakdown by zip code:

33801 – 20 with an average sales price of $100,815

33803 –22 with an average sales price of $171,534

33805 – 12 with an average sales price of $112,441

33809 – 24 with an average sales price of $146,849

33810 – 35 with an average sales price of $138,452

33811 – 19 with an average sales price of $185,471

33812 – 11 with an average sales price of $277,163

33813 – 23 with an average sales price of $209,878

33815 – 03 with an average sales price of $65,233

Update on distressed homes in Lakeland

A total of 573 properties are currently actively being marketed that are facing foreclosure. There were 51 Lakeland homes newly listed in the distressed category with average prices of $109,719 or $62.43 per square foot. Distressed homes are categorized as “Bank-Owned”, “Require 3rd party approval (Short Sale)”, “Pre-foreclosure”, and “In-Foreclosure”.

January update on Lakeland Real Estate “Sold & Pending”

So far 142 Lakeland properties have sold that have been recorded in the Multiple Listing – an increase from the previous year – check back soon for the Lakeland real estate market report. Currently, there are 475 Lakeland homes have gone to “pending”, awaiting closing.

Looking for a specific home in Lakeland Florida – look no further, feel free to contact me at petra@petranorris.com or click the search button below.

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Lakeland Florida Free Entertainment – Annual Tiger Town Pig Festival January 29-30, 2010

January 25, 2010 by Petra Norris · Leave a Comment 

Hi folks! It is time for our annual Tiger Town Pig Festival next to Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland Florida. At this free event, yes free and even parking is free, you will find the best barbeque around – every taste buds will be mesmerized by the variety of finger lickin’ barbeque with all sorts of variety.

In its 14th year, Lakeland Pig Fest is well known for its barbeque competition enticing professional barbeque teams to travel to our beautiful city and compete in four categories: Ribs, Chicken, Pork and Brisket. Of course they are interested in the $10,000 in prize money and the $1000.00 Big Green Egg Prize Package.

Gates open on Friday, January 29, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. with live music on the mainstage performed by Bitter Edge followed by Damon Fowler.

The gates open on Saturday, January 30th at 10:00 a.m. for some barbeque braggin’ rights competition.

On both days there is plenty of entertainment for the whole family to enjoy including: NASCAR Simulators, Interactive Children’s area, Live Music, Tasting Opportunities and some world class barbeque.

A tad bit of history lesson! It started all in 1994 when a small group of local businessmen attended the Blue Ridge Mountain town of Tyron, N.C. to watch a barbeque championship. From then on, a festival committee was established and Lakeland’s Pig Festival welcomed its first barbeque competitors in 1997. Since then, professional teams and backyard teams travel great distances to compete separate in now five different categories in Ribs (loin and spare), Pork (shoulder and butt), Chicken, Brisket (beef) and Sauce. The Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) Professional Competition and Judging School considers Lakeland’s Pig Fest to be one of the finest events sanctioned by KCBS.  Lakeland’s annual  Pig Fest held at Joker Marchant Stadium has since then grown to over 300 Barbeque Teams competing for prize money and attendance growing quickly each year.

The Junior League of Greater Lakeland became in 2005 the lead organizer for this great event and they do an outstanding job providing volunteers to see that this free event is run smoothly. The event in itself is free, such as the concerts – as you walk towards the gate, let me suggest you buy “Pig Dollars” near the entrance for food and drinks and also some for your kids, since I’m sure they want to take part in arts & crafts, climbing and jumping. Don’t worry if you run out of the “Pig Dollars or “Pig Bucks”, there are various locations throughout the area for you to buy more.

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December 2009 – A Record Breaking Month – Update on Sold Homes in Lakeland Florida

January 19, 2010 by Petra Norris · 1 Comment 

Lakeland real estate ended the year on a high note in sales. With 194 homes sold overall, a 43% increase from the previous year, the month of December proved to be the best month for 2009 with an average sales price of $123,865, a 1% increase from the previous month.

Lakeland Homes sold in December: 194 – previous month:  174 – previous year December 08: 136 sold

While home prices are at 2004 level and still showing signs of downward market adjustments, the adjustments for December compared to last year’s figures are no longer in double digits.  Although the distressed properties continue to power market values for Lakeland Real Estate, I suspect in the coming month that we see the market will stabilize.

December – average sales price $123,865

Previous month: $122,590 (+ 1%) – previous year December 08: $134,370(-7.82%)

December – median sales price $113,950

Previous month: $119,000 (-4.24%) – previous year December 08: $125,420 (-9.15%)

The graph below represents average and median prices in Lakeland for various categories.

What are the various average prices in each Lakeland zip code?

Take a look at my spreadsheet below. I’ve separated the report by zip code instead of school zones; it gives you a more accurate report in my opinion. The data and graphs for this report were obtained from the Mid-Florida Regional MLS, it is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. This report does not include “For Sale By Owner”. The numbers highlighted in pink represents the zip codes where average sold prices have exceeded.


Which zip codes represents the most sales activities since January 2009?

Zip Code Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total
33801 20 12 15 21 13 16 17 12 20 27 20 31 224
33803 11 10 16 18 16 19 26 19 22 25 20 24 226
33805 12 11 12 9 5 10 14 14 8 14 12 14 135
33809 13 12 16 11 18 17 16 17 25 17 21 23 206
33810 25 31 34 31 46 37 40 33 42 46 43 40 448
33811 10 16 17 18 18 22 20 15 22 15 18 17 208
33812 10 5 8 13 7 9 16 15 10 9 13 14 129
33813 9 25 27 28 26 33 35 38 29 22 24 25 321
33815 5 3 7 5 7 6 4 3 5 2 3 6 56
Total 115 125 152 154 156 169 188 166 183 177 174 194 1953

Distressed properties in Lakeland, Florida

For the month of December, Lakeland’s real estate market of distressed homes and bank-owned (REO) properties had a market share of 53%. There were a total of 103 properties sold in December compared to 49 distressed Lakeland homes sold the year prior, according to Mid-Florida Regional MLS.

Average days on market (DOM) for bank-owned properties are 49 days

Average days on market (DOM) for other distressed properties are 146 days.

28 Distressed Homes Sold – average sold price $118,425 – median sold price $122,000

75 Bank-owned (REO) sold – average sold price $94,819 – median sold price $80,000

For more information on the location of these sold homes in Lakeland, price and size of the home click on map picture which leads you to the interactive Community Walk map created by Chuck Welch of Lakeland Local.


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Lakeland Real Estate Update – 12/16-12/31/09

January 8, 2010 by Petra Norris · Leave a Comment 

Update for the Lakeland real estate market! Currently, there are 1878 homes for sale throughout Lakeland – as of 01/08/10. Newly listed homes for the period of December 16th through December 31st totaled 121 Lakeland homes recently came on the market. The average sales price of Lakeland homes listed with area Realtors® for decreased to $197,553 from my previous report.

The types of homes and average prices just listed in Lakeland, Florida according to the Multiple Listing Services (MLS) are as follows:

4 condos listed with an average sales price of $81,175

10 mobile homes listed with an average sales price of $64,720

1 Townhomes/Villas listed for $64,900

106 single family homes with an average price of $171,831

Lakeland’s newest homes listed! The priciest Lakeland real estate is a 2006 pool home; featuring 4 bedrooms and 4 ½  baths with over 3,700 square feet of living space currently offered for $750,000 located in the Grandview Landings.  On the contrary, the cheapest Lakeland home newly listed is a bank owned 2 bedrooms 1 bath property listed for $16,900 – just over $20.00 per square foot – located in the Winston Heights subdivision.

All data for this report was obtained from the Mid-Florida Regional MLS, it is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. This report does not include “For Sale By Owner”.

Take a look at the breakdown by zip code:

33801 – 13 with an average sales price of $73,750

33803 –10 with an average sales price of $232,710

33805 – 06 with an average sales price of $78,450

33809 – 11 with an average sales price of $169,063

33810 – 35 with an average sales price of $154,603

33811 – 17 with an average sales price of $179,220

33812 – 05 with an average sales price of $117,460

33813 – 22 with an average sales price of $199,572

33815 – 02 with an average sales price of $99,450

Update on distressed homes in Lakeland

A total of 550 properties are currently actively being marketed that are facing foreclosure. There were 60 Lakeland homes newly listed in the distressed category with average prices of $116,479 or $66.69 per square foot. Distressed homes are categorized as “Bank-Owned”, “Require 3rd party approval (Short Sale)”, “Pre-foreclosure”, and “In-Foreclosure”.

December was a record breaking month – update on Lakeland Real Estate that have sold

December proved to be the best month for 2009 for the Lakeland real estate market in terms of the number of Lakeland Homes sold. There were 192 Lakeland homes sold so far reported with an average price of $123,943. Look for December’s detailed market report on my blog – coming soon. Lakeland Real Estate under contract but have not closed (Pending) Lakeland homes that are in pending status are at 424.

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Lakeland Real Estate Market Report for November 2009

December 21, 2009 by Petra Norris · Leave a Comment 

Despite Polk County’s unemployment numbers in the double digits, Lakeland Florida real estate sales activity continued strong for the month of November.

Lakeland Homes sold in November: 174 – previous month:  177 – previous year November 08: 106 sold

Lakeland Real Estate Market Report YTD 2009

Which zip codes represents the most sales activities since January 2009?

Lakeland Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Grand Total
33801

20

12

15

21

13

16

17

12

20

27

20

193

33803

11

10

16

18

16

19

26

19

22

25

20

202

33805

12

11

12

9

5

10

14

14

8

14

12

121

33809

13

12

16

11

18

17

16

17

25

17

21

183

33810

25

31

34

31

46

37

40

33

42

46

43

408

33811

10

16

17

18

18

22

20

15

22

15

18

191

33812

10

5

8

13

7

9

16

15

10

9

13

115

33813

9

25

27

28

26

33

35

38

29

22

24

296

33815

5

3

7

5

7

6

4

3

5

2

3

50

Grand Total

115

125

152

154

156

169

188

166

183

177

174

1759

November – average sales price $122,590

Previous month: $115,952 (+ 5.7%) – previous year November 08: $159,241(-23%)

November – median sales price $119,000

Previous month: $107,000 (+11%) – previous year November 08: $142,500 (-16.5%)

The graph below represents average and median prices in Lakeland for various categories.

Lakeland Real Estate - Report November 2009

What are the various average prices in each Lakeland zip code?

Take a look at my spreadsheet below. I’ve separated the report by zip code instead of school zones; it gives you a more accurate report in my opinion. The data and graphs for this report were obtained from the Mid-Florida Regional MLS, it is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. This report does not include “For Sale By Owner”. The numbers highlighted in pink represents the zip codes where average sold prices have exceeded.

Lakeland Real Estate Market by Zip Code - Nov 09

Distressed properties in Lakeland, Florida

For the month of November, Lakeland’s real estate market of distressed homes and bank-owned (REO) properties had a market share of 53%. There were a total of 92 properties sold in November compared to 36 distressed Lakeland homes sold the year prior, according to Mid-Florida Regional MLS.

Average days on market (DOM) for bank-owned properties are 60 days

Average days on market (DOM) for other distressed properties are 158 days.

29 Distressed Homes Sold – average sold price $124,506 – median sold price $115,000

63 Bank-owned (REO) sold – average sold price $89,084 – median sold price $75,000

For more information on the location of these sold homes in Lakeland, price and size of the home click on map picture which leads you to the interactive Community Walk map created by Chuck Welch of Lakeland Local.

If you are interested in a specific area or neighborhood, feel free to contact me at petra@petranorris.com or click the search button below.

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Lakeland Real Estate Update – 11/16-11/30/09

December 7, 2009 by Petra Norris · 1 Comment 

Update for the Lakeland real estate market! Currently, there are 1906 homes for sale throughout Lakeland – as of 12/07/09. Newly listed homes for the period of November 16th through November 30th totaled 109 Lakeland homes recently came on the market. A 28% decline from the previous my previous report. The average sales price of Lakeland homes listed with area Realtors®.increased to $202,841.

The types of homes and average prices just listed in Lakeland, Florida according to the Multiple Listing Services (MLS) are as follows:

2 condos listed with an average sales price of $189,950

6 mobile homes listed with an average sales price of $46,116

7 Townhomes/Villas listed with an average sales price of $94,925

94 single family homes with an average price of $180,829

Lakeland’s newest homes listed! The priciest Lakeland real estate is a 2007 pool home; featuring 6 bedrooms and 4 ½  baths with over 5,300 square feet of living space currently offered for $947,500 located in the Eaglebrooke Community.  On the contrary, the cheapest Lakeland home newly listed is a 2 bedroom 2 baths listed for only $16,200 – just over $20.00 per square foot – located in the Country View Estates subdivision.

All data for this report was obtained from the Mid-Florida Regional MLS, it is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. This report does not include “For Sale By Owner”.

Take a look at the breakdown by zip code:

33801 – 17 with an average sales price of $76,817

 33803 –11 with an average sales price of $271,000

33805 – 12 with an average sales price of $70,041

 33809 – 12 with an average sales price of $139,133

33810 – 17 with an average sales price of $167,470

33811 – 07 with an average sales price of $139,814

33812 – 06 with an average sales price of $238,646

 33813 – 24 with an average sales price of $254,654

33815 – 03 with an average sales price of $50,933

Update on distressed homes in Lakeland

A total of 527 properties are currently actively being marketed that are facing foreclosure. There were 43 Lakeland homes newly listed in the distressed category with average prices of $115,237 or $61.79 per square foot. Distressed homes are categorized as “Bank-Owned”, “Require 3rd party approval (Short Sale)”, “Pre-foreclosure”, and “In-Foreclosure”.

Update on Lakeland Real Estate that have sold

For the period of November 1st through November 30th there have been 172 Lakeland homes sold so far reported with an average price of $121,952.  Lakeland Real Estate under contract but have not closed (Pending) Lakeland homes that are in pending status are at 475.

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Lakeland Florida Harrison School for the Arts – Fall Orchestra Concert

November 17, 2009 by Petra Norris · Leave a Comment 

music_clefThe Harrison Orchestra Students under the direction of Robert Lambert & Matt Davis will be performing repertoire from some of your favorite composers at their annual Fall Orchestra Concert on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. on the main state of the Harrison School for the Arts Theater located at 750 Lakeland Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland Florida 33801

Come enjoy an evening of orchestral music at the Fall Orchestra Concert. This concert provides an opportunity for you to hear the pieces that will be performed on orchestra’s trip to La Croix Valmer, France in June 2011.

  • Crown Imperial – William Walton (20th century British composer)
  • An American in Paris – George Gershwin
  • Selections from Camelot – Lerner & Loewe/ arr. Robert Russell Bennett
  • Brook Green Suite – Gustav Holst, and much more….

Ticket price for the performance is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.harrisonarts.com and will include a nominal merchant fee. Remember to bring your e-ticket to the event. Tickets are available at the door one hour prior to performance.

The Harrison Box Office will be open at 6:00 p.m. the evening of the performances. (863) 499-2939.

Mark your calendar for these upcoming performances of The Harrison Fine Arts Series for 2009/10:

Parallel Realities, Visual Arts Exhibit – Friday, October 23, 2009 – Friday, December 18, 2009

Jazz Band Concert – Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 7:30 PM

Music of the Season – Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 7:30 PM

Visual Arts Senior Showcase – Tuesday, January 12, 2010 – Sunday, February 28, 2010Reception, January 22 at 6:00 PM @Polk Museum of Art

Eighth Grade Small Works Invitational 2010, Visual Arts Exhibit

Friday, January 29, 2010 – Friday, February 12, 2010 – Reception at 5:00 PM

Winter Dance Concert – Friday, January 29, 2010 – Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 7:30 PM

Sit and Spin, Visual Arts Exhibit – Thursday, February 18, 2010 – Friday, March 19, 2010

Reception at 6:00 PM

The Three Musketeers

Friday, March 05, 2010 – Saturday, March 06, 2010

at 7:30 PM in the Black Box Theatre

Sunday, March 7, at 2:00 PM

The Three Musketeers

Friday, March 12, 2010 – Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 7:30 PM in the Black Box Theatre

Sunday, March 14, at 2:00 PM

Harrison Wind Ensemble Concert – Tuesday, March 16, 2010  at 7:30 PM

Chamber Music Concert – Thursday, March 25, 2010  at 7:30 PM

Piano Concert – Thursday, April 08, 2010  at 7:30 PM

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Friday, April 23, 2010 – Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 7:30 PM

Sunday, April 25, at 2:00 PM

Idealistic Notions, Professional Visual Arts Exhibit

Friday, April 23, 2010 – Wednesday, June 09, 2010 – Reception at 6:00 PM

String Orchestra Concert – Monday, April 26, 2010 First United Methodist Church, Lakeland at 7:30 PM

Spring Dance Concert – Friday, May 07, 2010 – Saturday, May 08, 2010 at 7:30 PM

Symphony Orchestra Concert – Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 7:30 PM

Spring Choral Concert – Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 7:30 PM

Jazz Band Concert – Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 7:30 PM

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Brigadoon – A classic presented by Harrison School for the Art in Lakeland Florida

October 21, 2009 by Petra Norris · Leave a Comment 

Imagine you are going to bed at night and the next day you wake up a century later….. then you don’t brigadoon-416want to miss this romantic Lerner & Loewe classic musical that tells the story of two Americans who discover a mysterious Scottish village that appears for only one day every hundred years. Containing such songs as Heather on the Hill, I’ll Go Home With Bonnie Jean, and Almost Like Bein’ in Love in Brigadoon you will find that anything truly is possible…even miracles.

It is no secret around here in Lakeland Florida that October is when the students at Lois Cowles Harrison Center for the Visual and Performing Arts present their annual musical theater production. This year’s classic, “Brigadoon”, will be a remembrance of past musicals’ great successes. Musicals like “Singing in the Rain”, “Starting Here, Starting Now”, “King and I” and “Pirates of Penzance” brought exhilaration and a full house to Lakeland’s Harrison School for the Arts theatre. This year you will be astonished by these High School kids from departments such as musical theater, music, dance, orchestra and theater departments, showcasing their exceptional talents.

Photos were taken and provided by Andy Glogower http://innerglowphoto.com/

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Performances: October 22, 23, 24 at 7:30 p.m. – October 25 at 2:00 p.m.  ****Reserved Seating****

Ticket prices: $8.00 for student/seniors – $10.00 for adult ticket

Box Office hours: October 22nd 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

October 23rd 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

October 24th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

October 25th 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Purchase Tickets online at www.harrisonarts.com

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Lakeland Florida – Mercedes-Benz Lake Mirror Classic Extravaganza 2009

October 14, 2009 by Petra Norris · Leave a Comment 

LakeMirrorClassicpic2Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the annual Mercedes-Benz Lake Mirror Classic takes place around Lake Mirror and in the downtown Lakeland area on October 16/17, 2009. Lakeland expects an estimated 35,000 people wandering around Lake Mirror for the two day event which is considered as one of the best shows in the Southeast. Visiting the extraordinary event will mesmerize car enthusiasts around Lakeland and the country.

This two-day charity event raises money for Lakeland’s non-profit groups, such as the Junior Achievement, Pied Piper Players, Boy Scouts, the First Tee, Historic Lakeland, and Lakeland Regional Cancer. More than $200,000.00 has been raised or donated helping them raise needed funds through the sale of food and beverage at the event.

The honorary chairman for this year’s Festival is Hall of Famer and endurance racer Hurley Hawood, known as a one-of-a-kind driver winning the 24 Hours of Daytona five times – a pioneer and a legend indeed.

What can you expect at Lakeland’s Lake Mirror Classic?

Friday, October 16th from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. there will be a free Budweiser Hot Rod Rendezvous at the Lake Mirror Amphitheater with a free outdoor concert featuring live music by Jr. and the MDs, 100 hot rod and custom cars.. The Hot Rod Rendezvous will benefit the Junior Achievement of Polk County

Saturday, October 17th from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Lake Mirror Park and downtown Lakeland, Judged Concours d’ Elegance – “contest of elegance” for 100 selected cars in the following categories:

  • Brass Era Vehicles
  • Pre-War Classics 1925-1942
  • Pre-War Production Cars 1900 – 1942
  • Post-War Production Cars 1945-1962
  • Commercial Vehicles thru 1959
  • Muscle Cars 1964-1972
  • Domestic Sports Cars Thru 1972
  • Foreign Sports Cars Thru 1972
  • Cars of Particular Interest

Art Deco Automobiles featuring 1930 Mercedes-Benz 130H (German), 1938 Panhard Dynamic (France), 1937 Tatra T87 (Czechoslovakia), and the Peugeot Darl’ mat (France). Classic Wooden Boat show at Lake Mirror, Classic Motorcycles

Noon: Lunch Parade to the Lake Mirror Promenade led by Scottish bag-piper as tuxedo-clad Terrace Hotel waiters delivers lunch to Concours d’ Elegance participants.

2:00 p.m.:  Parade of Classic Wooden Boats at Lake Mirror

3:00 p.m.: Awards Ceremony of Concours d’Elegance trophy presentation

Check out the photos I took at last year’s event of the Lake Mirror Classic – you don’t want to miss it – Truly Amazing!

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