Real Estate Resource Links
South Florida Resources
Amusement Parks
Coral Castle
Built by Edward Leedskalnin. From 1923 to 1951, Ed single-handedly and secretly carved over 1,100 tons of coral rock, and his unknown process has created one of the world’s most mysterious accomplishments.
Arts & Culture
Everglades
America’s Everglades – The largest subtropical wilderness in the United States
Biscayne Bay
Within sight of downtown Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs.
Adrienne Arsht Center
Set in the heart of downtown Miami and designed by world-renowned architect Cesar Pelli, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is one of the world’s leading performing arts organizations and venues.
Actors Playhouse
Actors’ Playhouse, Miami-Dade County’s award-winning professional theatre company celebrates 32 years of great cultural offerings as a Florida Presenting Cultural Organization and one of 13 major cultural institutions in Miami-Dade County.
Business
Economic Development
A directory of the economic development resources in Florida with significant information for site seekers — site selection consultants, real estate departments, business people in Florida.
Bloomberg Rates, etc.
Rates and other Financial Information
Better Business Bureau
BBB’s mission is to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust. We do this by Setting standards for marketplace trust Encouraging and supporting best practices by engaging with and educating consumers and businesses Celebrating marketplace role models Calling out and addressing substandard marketplace behavior Creating a community of trustworthy businesses and charities
Beacon Council
The Miami-Dade Beacon Council, a public-private partnership, is the official economic development organization for Miami-Dade County. Led by a professional staff and Board of volunteer community leaders, the organization facilitates business growth and expansion locally, nationally and internationally.
Chambers of Commerce
Miami Chamber
For more than a century the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce has been a social and economic engine guiding Miami through history, from a small seaside hamlet to an international business and finance leader of the new global economy.
Miami Beach Chamber
The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce represents the majority of the businesses that make up the economic engine in Miami Beach and our surrounding area. As a member of this powerful organization, your representatives have the opportunity to network with some of the region’s top executives at exclusive events.
Miami Beach 411
Our mission is to inspire, inform, and equip people to have Miami trips that are fun, affordable and culturally broadening. We value travel as a powerful way to contribute to the world in which we live. We strive to keep business practices consistent with these values.
Ft Lauderdale Chamber
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce is the largest and oldest business organization in Broward County. Established in 1910, the Chamber has a membership base of 1,252 companies that employ more than 500,000 employees.
Florida Chamber of Commerce
In 1916, the Florida Chamber of Commerce began as the Florida Cattle Tick Eradication Committee. Times were dire – the entire state was under federal quarantine due to the prevalence of the cattle tick, which threatened Florida’s entire economy. In our early years, agriculture leaders knew they could accomplish far more working together than they could by themselves. That’s how the story of the Florida Chamber of Commerce began…battling a threat to the safety and security of Florida’s economy.
Civil & Local Services
Doral
Doral, incorporated on January 28, 2003, in one of thirty-four municipalities in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Conveniently located just one mile from Miami International Airport and twelve miles from Downtown Miami, our City is home to approximately 68,000 residents and regularly hosts in excess of 100,000 people who work within the City.
Coral Gables Parks and Recreation Inventory
List of Amenities Available in Community Recreation Parks and Open Spaces
City of South Miami
City of South Miami City Hall 6130 Sunset Drive South Miami, FL 33143 Phone: 305-663-6338 Fax: 305-663-6345
City of Pinecrest
This is the place to find out what’s happening in our village. We also hope to provide you with a forum to discuss ideas and ask questions concerning our community. The calendars, directories and forums are all interactive and depend upon your input for their usefulness. Keep everyone updated on what’s happening in your school, club, or organization by including your events in the calendars and updating your information in the directories and forums.
City of Palmetto Bay
Village Hall 9705 East Hibiscus Street Palmetto Bay, FL 33157 Phone: 305-259-1234 After Hours Phone Number: 305-506-7965
Education & Schools
Florida Department of Education
Every day we work hand in hand with parents, teachers, educators and community members to improve Florida’s education system for students of all backgrounds and abilities.
Events & Venues
Holocaust Memorial
n 1984, a small group of Holocaust survivors joined together to develop a permanent memorial in Miami to the six million Jews who perished at the hands of the Nazis. A year later, the Holocaust Memorial Committee was formally established as a private non-profit organization.
Golf Advisor Courses near Miami FL
Golf Advisor Courses near Miami FL. There’s so much to see and do in Miami — South Beach, the Miami Heat and Dolphins — that golf tends to take a back seat.
Everglades
America’s Everglades – The largest subtropical wilderness in the United States
Coral Gables Parks and Recreation Inventory
List of Amenities Available in Community Recreation Parks and Open Spaces
Biscayne Bay
Within sight of downtown Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs.
Golf Courses
Healthcare & Medicine
Larkin Hospital
Larkin Community Hospital will be recognized as progressive in our response to the changing health care needs of our community.
Jackson Health System
Jackson Health System is a nonprofit academic medical system offering world-class care to any person who walks through its doors.
Coral Gables Hospital
At Coral Gables Hospital, our focus is on patient experience and clinical outcomes. Our staff prides itself on serving our patients and their families with a warm and friendly attitude and unwavering commitment to provide quality care.
Baptist Hospital
Families from around the world travel to Miami for our medical expertise. Our team of 23,000+ employees and more than 4,000 physicians in virtually all specialties makes us South Florida’s world-class healthcare organization.
Landmarks
News & Weather
Accuweather
We combine weather data, technology, and human insight to improve lives and businesses.
Public Safety
Hialeah Police Department
The Hialeah Police Department is currently the 75th largest law enforcement agency in the country, with over 355 sworn and 500 non-sworn members and provides police services to the 6th largest city in the state of Florida.
Florida Highway Patrol
At the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), we come into contact with nearly every Floridian as well as many visitors to our state.
FEMA
FEMA’s history is rooted in the story of a nation committed to finding strength in the face of unpredictable and devastating disasters.
Coral Gables Police Department
The Coral Gables Police Department is a CALEA accredited agency with the mission of providing police services with a pledge of honor and excellence and in partnership with the people we serve. Our Police Department has been recognized as a model of excellence in the delivery of local law enforcement services.
Coral Gables Fire Department
Services are provided to the Coral Gables community via three (3) fire stations. Each station covers a district (North, Central, and South) within said jurisdictional area.
Shopping & Dining
Joes Stone Crab
American restaurant in Miami Beach, Florida. The restaurant was opened in 1913, by Joe Weiss, who began his Miami Beach career by cooking at Smith’s Casino beginning in 1913. Joe’s is the biggest buyer of Florida stone crab claws, and it plays a significant role in the industry, influencing the wholesale price and financing many crabbers.
Dadeland Mall
Dadeland Mall is a large enclosed shopping mall located in Kendall, Florida, in the Dadeland district.
Casa Tua Miami
My wife Leticia and I have always loved having our home filled with friends laughing, eating, and creating memories together. When we moved to Miami, we wanted to build an extension of our own home to share with everyone. That is how Casa Tua was born.—Miky Grendene, Founder
Capital Grill
From the moment you step into The Capital Grille, the experience is one of comfortable elegance. African mahogany paneling and Art Deco chandeliers provide a warm, stately setting for our nationally renowned dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood, and acclaimed world-class wines.
Brickell City Centre
Brickell City Centre is transforming the heart of downtown Miami. An achievement in innovation and artistry, the mixed-use space is comprised of two residential towers, two mid-rise office buildings and the EAST, Miami Hotel above a supercharged fashion and culinary experience.
Sports
Gulfstream Park
Gulfstream Park was opened on Wednesday February 1, 1939 conducting a four-day meeting. The initial meeting had a crowd of 18,000. In 1944, the track was reopened by James Donn, Sr. for a 20-day meeting in December.
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in the Miami metropolitan area. They compete in the National Hockey League as a member of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.
Fiu Sports
FIU Panthers football program represents Florida International University in the sport of American football. The Panthers compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association
American Airlines Arena
The American Airlines Arena (AAA) is a sports and entertainment arena located in Miami, Florida, along Biscayne Bay. It was constructed beginning in 1998
Tax & Homestead
Travel & Maps
Miami Dade Parks
We build memorable experiences and communities through well-designed parks and open spaces that are efficient, accessible, engaging and aesthetically pleasing, guided by our Parks Open Space Master Plan.
Miami Beaches and Surf Information
Vision: A global leisure and business destination that delivers culturally rich, diverse, and innovative experiences inspiring boundless passion in visitors and residents alike. Mission: To Generate travel demand to Greater Miami and the Beaches to maximize economic impact to our community, ensure industry resiliency, and elevate the resident quality of life.
Miami Beach 411
Our mission is to inspire, inform, and equip people to have Miami trips that are fun, affordable and culturally broadening. We value travel as a powerful way to contribute to the world in which we live. We strive to keep business practices consistent with these values.
Jungle Island
Jungle Island combines the beauty of Miami’s tropical landscape with a jungle full of extraordinary animals from around the globe.
Holocaust Memorial
n 1984, a small group of Holocaust survivors joined together to develop a permanent memorial in Miami to the six million Jews who perished at the hands of the Nazis. A year later, the Holocaust Memorial Committee was formally established as a private non-profit organization.
Utilities
Lakeland Central Florida Resources
Amusement Parks
Legoland
LEGOLAND is built just for kids with more than 50 fun ride rides, interactive shows and brick-tastic attractions inspired by popular LEGO brands!
Florida Aquarium
The Florida Aquarium enables you to get up close to many of Florida’s aquatic and terrestrial animals and ecosystems, as well as others from around the world.
Fantasy of Flight
Welcome to Fantasy of Flight. The large hangar at Fantasy of Flight is filled with vintage aircraft from several aviation eras for your enjoyment. Browse through the gift shop for unique Fantasy of Flight items that can only be found here.
Disney World
Experience new enchantment and classic favorites at Walt Disney World Resort. Here’s what to know before you go.
Busch Gardens
Learn about important changes we’ve made to the Busch Gardens experience before your next park visit.
Arts & Culture
SUNnFUN
From its humble beginnings in 1974 as a fly-in for sport aviation enthusiasts, the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo has grown into one of the largest and most successful aviation events on earth. We are Florida’s largest annual convention of any kind, and each year over 200,000 visitors flock to what has become known as “Aviation’s Season Opener”, or “Spring Break for Pilots”.
Salvadore Dali Museum
The Dalí Museum cares for and shares an expertly curated collection of Salvador Dalí’s work, preserving his legacy for generations to come. And, through Dalí -inspired events, exhibits & experiences, the Museum serves as an active resource in the cultural life of our community and the world at large.
RP Funding Center
Lakeland is a dynamic community filled with wonderful destinations. From historical downtown shops and restaurants to upscale shopping villages, Lakeland is a delightful community to explore. Just minutes from either coast, planning a Central Florida adventure is easy, but you don’t have to leave Lakeland to find exciting nightlife, stimulating culture and historical architecture.
Polk Theatre
Polk Theatre 121 South Florida Ave. Lakeland, FL 33801
Polk Museum of Art
The Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College is a teaching museum that enhances lives through inspirational and engaging art experiences for all.
Business
Economic Development
A directory of the economic development resources in Florida with significant information for site seekers — site selection consultants, real estate departments, business people in Florida.
Downtown Lakeland
Downtown Lakeland is more than just storefronts focused on entertaining weekend warriors. It’s a thriving mecca of businesses who keep life operating smoothly for those who loved Lakeland so much that they chose to stay. You can find everything from quaint shops to international cuisine to salons, fitness centers, and museums.
Central Florida Development Council
The mission of the CFDC is to grow an economy based on high-skill, high-wage sustainable businesses. We focus on domestic and international business recruitment and expansion, business advocacy, facilitating collaborative partnerships and advancing strategic initiatives in Central Florida’s Polk County.
Bloomberg Rates, etc.
Rates and other Financial Information
BBB Orlando
BBB’s Vision: An ethical marketplace where buyers and sellers trust each other.
Chambers of Commerce
Polk County Chamber
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Plant City Chamber
Named after Henry B. Plant, who constructed the railroad connecting Plant City with the South Florida Railroad, Plant City thrives in its historic role as an agriculture center, but it is also home to a robust manufacturing sector.
Orlando Chamber
The Orlando Regional Chamber, a core component of the Orlando Economic Partnership, serves a critical role in the region by preparing and empowering businesses through robust, future-focused programming that accelerates growth.
Mulberry Chamber
The Greater Mulberry Chamber of Commerce is the Business Leader in the Greater Mulberry Community. We work with our members to grow their business, speak out for our community and get results, support programs and projects that grow our economy, and bring thousands of people together to move our community forward.
Lakeland Chamber
In 2019, the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce was recognized with 5-Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community. This significant achievement marks the 50th consecutive year of Accreditation for the Lakeland Chamber.
Civil & Local Services
Polk County Clerk
My office has three branches that oversee more than 1,000 duties, and it is our goal to make our services as convenient and accessible as possible to customers.
Lakeland Realtors
Lakeland REALTORS® is a professional trade organization chartered by the National Association of REALTORS®. We have been serving our members and community for over 90 years and continue to fight for private property rights, low taxes, keeping utility fees to a minimum and affordable housing opportunities in our area.
Lakeland Parks and Rec
Welcome to Parks & Recreation and the City of Lakeland’s new website!
Florida DMV
In the state of Florida, all license plates are required to be replaced every 10 years per section 320.06(1)(b), Florida Statutes. Once you have chosen a desired plate(s), see the Motor Vehicle Registrations page to learn how to apply for a license plate and registration. The department’s License Plates Rate Chart (HSMV form 83140) may help you with estimating total fees.
Education & Schools
Traviss Technical College
Polk Education Pathways is offered by Polk County Public Schools as a way to help adult students find their own path, the right path, to the career they’re looking for.
The Oracle of USF
The Oracle publishes two days a week — Monday and Thursday — during the fall and spring semesters, and once a week, Wednesday, in the summer. Circulation is 6,000.
Stetson University
Founded in 1883, Stetson University is a nationally ranked private university with four colleges and schools located across the I-4 corridor in Central Florida.
Saint Leo University
As the oldest Catholic institution of higher education in Florida and one of the top universities in Central Florida, Saint Leo University has a century-long tradition of welcoming students of all faiths.
Polk State College
Lakeland, Fla. May 2, 2019. (Photo by Tom Hagerty, Polk State.)Polk State College, established in 1964, is a multi-campus institution serving over 20,000 students with Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science, Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees, as well as a wide range of certificate and workforce training options. The College also operates three charter high schools.
Events & Venues
Polk Theatre
Polk Theatre 121 South Florida Ave. Lakeland, FL 33801
Polk Museum of Art
The Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College is a teaching museum that enhances lives through inspirational and engaging art experiences for all.
Midflorida Auto Show
Come visit us in Lakeland, Florida, and enjoy the MIDFLORIDA Auto Show & Lake Mirror Concours. This wonderful event exhibits hundreds of show vehicles on and surrounding the restored 1920’s art deco-inspired Lake Mirror promenade in downtown Lakeland providing one of the most scenic venues in the country.
Lakeland Swann Derby
Swan Derby is an annual “Derby Style” event staged on beautiful Lake Mirror in downtown Lakeland. With the entertaining flair of the event and the competitive spirit of the race, the Derby always promises to be a memorable occasion for all.
Lake Morton Historic Home Tour
This self-guided walking or Courtesy Florida Southern College shuttle bus tour is open to the public and will feature about 9 homes and gardens in the South and East Lake Morton historic district. Because several homes have porches with stairs, not all tour locations are handicap-accessible.
Golf Courses
Lake Ashton Golf
Set on over 1,200 scenic acres, amongst three spectacular lakes and nature preserves, Lake Ashton offers an unparalleled retirement lifestyle in the heart of Florida!
Highland Reserve Golf
This is not your typical Orlando golf course! Highlands Reserve sits atop one of the highest areas of Florida and offers remarkable scenery along with a course designed for hot Orlando golf. This championship Mike Dasher design gives you pine tree-lined fairways reminiscent of the Carolinas, open spacious fairways likened to the great Scottish courses, and a bit of old Florida with citrus trees along the countryside.
Eaglebrooke Golf Club
The Club at Eaglebrooke golf course was designed by renowned architect Ron Garl and opened for play in 1996. Located in southern Polk County, Eaglebrooke is convenient to Orlando and the Tampa Bay area. The Club at Eaglebrooke is nestled among the oaks of southern Polk County – – a gem awaiting discovery. From the lush, rolling fairways to the meticulously manicured greens you know you’ve found a treasure as soon as you approach the first tee.
Diamondback Golf Course
The black diamond golf club is an exquisite destination for golf lovers and learners equally. Endowed with both space and a calm environment for the sport as well as quality service and proper equipment it provides a suitable serene for golfing. The club’s layout as well as the decor adheres to the game’s requirements and is appealing therefore adding fun and enthusiasm while playing. The grounds are covered in well trimmed grass and the landscape tops it all up by it’s flat nature and levelled height.
Big Cypress Golf Club
Precisely planned and situated among the gorgeous 55+ community of Cypress Lakes you’ll discover Big Cypress Golf Club, which consists of two 18-hole golf courses. Big Cypress offers a variety of events and outings throughout the year helping to foster long-lasting friendships while enjoying the game of golf.
Healthcare & Medicine
Landmarks
News & Weather
Lakeland Weather
Be prepared with the most accurate 10-day forecast for Lakeland, FL with highs, lows, the chance of precipitation
Fox 13 Tampa Bay
WTVT, virtual channel 13, is a Fox owned-and-operated television station licensed to Tampa, Florida, United States and also serving the nearby city of St. Petersburg.
Bay News 9
Bay News 9 is a cable news television network located in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Public Safety
Florida Disaster Information
The Division of Emergency Management plans for and responds to both natural and man-made disasters. These range from floods and hurricanes to incidents involving hazardous materials or nuclear power.
Shopping & Dining
Sports
Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic are an American professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida.
NY Yankees Spring Training
Built in 1996, George M. Steinbrenner Field is a 31-acre complex centrally located in Tampa, Florida and serves as spring home to the New York Yankees, and summer home to the Yankees class A affiliate Tampa Tarpons.
MLB Spring Training
The FSF promotes Florida Spring Training Baseball as a tourist destination for Major League Baseball fans each March as 15 MLB teams venture to Florida for a pre-season tune up.
Florida Southern Sports
The Florida Southern Moccasins (also shortened to Florida Southern Mocs) are the athletic teams that represent Florida Southern College, located in Lakeland, Florida,
Central Florida Sports
Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing (PCTSM) – is a division of Polk County Government. PCTSM creates a significant impact to the local economy by promoting the county as both a vacation and sporting event destination. The sports marketing staff at PCTSM is considered one of the best in the country. No matter the need, the staff at PCTSM is ready to assist you in making your event the best it has ever been.