An
Overview
Education
Polk County School
District is the 48th largest in the nation.
Lake Alfred's public schools are part of the Polk County
district. The District serves approximately 75,000 students in
over 106 schools. Ten different schools are schools of choice, or
magnet schools, which offer specialized programs in subjects such
as science, technology and the performing arts. Students apply to
enter these schools and must abide by strict rules to stay in
them. There are also several adult/community schools, exceptional
student education centers and vocational-technical schools. Polk
Community College, Florida Southern College and Ridge Vo-Tech are
among the educational centers available for adult education.
Lake Alfred boasts
a recently
completed, state of the art middle
school. In addition to an already
excellent public school system, there
are numerous parochial and private
schools in the area.
Industry
Lake Alfred has significant industry for its small
size, mostly due to its location on the mainline railroad
linking Miami to New York City. We are proud to be the
Home of Florida Distillers, a subsidary of Todhunter
international. Their large complex produces many brand
name alcohol and non-alcoholic products, which are
shipped nationwide and overseas.
Also located in Lake Alfred is Grower's Fertilizer which is a
manufacturer and wholesaler of agricultural fertilizer and chemical
products. Our City's position between the major markets of Tampa
and Orlando makes Lake Alfred a logical and economical choice for
locating manufacturing and distribution facilities. In comparison
to the big City Markets, Lake Alfred has ample utilities, a
skilled work force, open land with correct zoning, excellent
highway and railway access, and lower overhead and property
prices.
Our community also experiences a significantly lower crime
rate, making work and family life more enjoyable and safe. There
is ample land in Lake Alfred and to the East and West, some
currently zoned land for commercial/industrial, some with rail
access, that is available for future growth.
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