5 Best Places to Live In Florida

4. Lakeland

Insider Monkey’s Score: 6

Lakeland is a central Floridian city that saw the first inhabitants reach it soon after the Ice Age. The city has also seen Spanish residents during the country’s colonial past. Lakeland is part of Polk County, and it became a crucial part of the Spanish American war with a strong military presence. As is evident by its name, Lakeland has a large number of lakes, which are popular fishing points for both locals and tourists.