The list below has been updated as of April 2026.
🗓️ Coming soon
Every time we look around, it seems like something new is popping up in Lakeland. Whether you’re looking for your next go-to brunch destination or a new public park to stretch your legs, we’re rounding up a few things coming soon to the Swan City area.
Business
Publix Super Markets Information Technology Campus, Downtown Lakeland | Opening TBA | An IT campus predicted to bring more than 200+ high-wage, full-time jobs, plus $121 million in local investment — keep an eye out for downtown road closures
Kimley-Horn, 109 N. Kentucky Ave. | Opening early 2026 | Engineering + design firm relocating to the historic Kress Building
R. Riveter, southwest Lakeland | Opening TBA | New production hub for this North Carolina-based “Shark Tank” company that specializes in handbags made by military spouses
Arcade Aviation, southwest Lakeland | Opening TBA | A 137,000-sqft aircraft maintenance hangar at the northeast area of Lakeland International Airport that will create 300 local jobs
AC Hotel, 3607 Lakeside Village Blvd. | Opening TBA | Marriott hotel with six stories and 130 rooms
Lakeland Market, 921 E. Memorial Blvd. | Opening TBA | Indoor market with 125+ retail spaces and indoor/outdoor food vendors
Trimak Building Systems Inc., 4350 County Line Rd. | Opening TBA | Relocated headquarters bringing 50 high-paying metal building manufacturing jobs to Lakeland
Aldi, 6600 N. Socrum Loop Rd. | Opening TBA | Former Winn-Dixie store transitioning into a discount grocery store
Winn-Dixie, 2630 US Hwy. 92 + 1305 Ariana St. W. | Opening TBA | Former Harveys Supermarkets being converted into two new Winn-Dixie locations
Skechers, 4286 US Hwy. 98 N. | Opening TBA | Standalone shoe store in the former Party City location
Health + wellness
Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital, 4000 Lakeland Highlands Rd. | Opening June 2026 | In-patient, ICU/progressive care, emergency department, birthing program, and more, plus two new Watson Clinic locations on-site
AdventHealth medical complex, Polk Parkway and Harden Boulevard | Opening 2027 | A 400-bed hospital of up to 720,000 sqft, along with medical offices, an apartment complex, and retail space
BayCare freestanding emergency department, 5501 S. Florida Ave. | Opening late 2026 | A 12,000-sqft facility focused on pediatrics with 12 emergency care beds, diagnostic imaging, and lab services
The Well Society, 336 Kathleen Rd. | Opening April 2026 | Wellness hub with chiropractic care, acupuncture, and Pilates classes
Orangetheory Fitness, 1065 S. Florida Ave. | Opening summer 2026 | New location for this exercise studio inside the Waller Centre
LKLD Athletic Club, location TBA | Opening May 2026 | 5,000-sqft, air-conditioned facility for functional strength and conditioning
Revival IV Lounge, 1479 Town Center Dr. | Opening spring 2026 | First Lakeland franchise location with IV vitamin therapy, including options for mental clarity, energy boosts, glowing skin, and hydration
Moffitt Cancer Center, Bartow Road | Opening 2029 | Outpatient center offering cancer screenings, radiation imaging, and clinical trials
Sisu Sauna and Wellness Studio, 1707 E. Edgewood Dr. | Opening early 2026 | Guided sauna, cold plunge, and yoga studio
D1 Training, 4740 S. Florida Ave. | Opening TBA | Sports-inspired workouts for adults and kids
Lakeland Regional Health freestanding emergency department, US 98 North at Marcum Road | Opening 2028 | 24/7 emergency care for all ages, including on-site radiology + lab services
Pike Pilates, 4525 S. Florida Ave. | Opening June 2026 | Infrared Pilates studio in the Alamo Plaza
Orlando Health freestanding ER, Hopewell Avenue | Opening TBA | 24 emergency exam rooms, imaging suite, labs, and ambulance bay in the Lakeland Park Center plaza
Community
Mass Market redevelopment, North Massachusetts Avenue | Opening TBA | Nine blocks of new developments, including apartments, mixed-use commercial + office space, a medical office, and dining
Talbot House Ministries, Memorial Boulevard | Opening TBA | Proposed move for this facility (pending city approval) featuring a two-story building with an overnight shelter, a patio waiting area with restrooms, and clinic + program space
Christina Fire Rescue station, County Road 540A | Opening TBA | Polk County station to support emergency services in the southeast Lakeland area
Detroit Tigers Player Development Academy, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd. | Opening TBA | A four-story facility, approved as part of a 2023 lease extension, featuring 76 rooms, a dining hall, and a lounge for the MLB team to use during Spring Training
Polk County Government Center, Kathleen Road | Opening TBA | New county-run center to replace the current facility on Parker Street
Lakeland Electric solar farm, east of SR-33 | Opening late 2026 | Solar farm with 225,000 panels, expected to supply ~12% of Lakeland Electric’s power capacity
Polk County Fire Rescue EMS station, Lakeland Hills Boulevard | Opening TBA | 7,381-sqft standalone EMS facility, which will serve as a base for medical transport personnel
SEU says the center will encourage “natural and outdoor play and classically guided exploration.”
Rendering provided by Southeastern University
Education
Southeastern University Robert and Sandra Graper Early Childhood Center, South Crystal Lake Drive | Opening fall 2026 | Classical education for children up to 4 years old hosted by SEU’s College of Education
Florida Polytechnic University Student Achievement Center, 4700 Research Way | Opening 2030 | Student development hub with 138,000-sqft of space for academic support + student engagement programs
Junior Achievement of Polk Discovery Center, 4905 Saddle Creek Rd. | Opening fall 2026 | Hands-on financial literacy, civics, and entrepreneurship learning centers on the Tenoroc High School campus
Bezos Academy, 2730 Maine Ave. | Opening fall 2026 | Fully subsidized, Montessori-style education for preschoolers at Oscar J. Pope Elementary School
Alta Schoolhouse, 926 S. Tennessee Ave. | Opening TBA | Second location for this local Montessori preschool, now accepting students as young as 1 year old
The Educational Center will be built near the Gopher Tortoise Gate at Loyce E. Harpe Park.
Rendering via City of Lakeland
Recreation
Se7en Wetlands education center, 500 W. Carter Rd. | Opening TBA | $1.2 million project featuring a welcome area, admin offices, and educational displays on the park’s local impact
English Creek Park, southwest Lakeland | Opening 2030 | A 101-acre park featuring a library, dog parks, multipurpose fields, pickleball courts, and more
Daughtery Road Park, northwest Lakeland | Opening 2027 | 30-acre park featuring multipurpose fields, concession area, and restrooms
Comedy Cathedral, 417 N. Massachusetts Ave. | Opening 2026 | Comedy club headed up by Swan City Improv
Dill Dinkers, location TBA | Opening TBA | Indoor pickleball club planning 20+ new franchise locations in the Tampa and Lakeland area
Rec Room expansion, 202 N. Massachusetts Ave. | Opening TBA | Duckpin bowling in the former LKLD Live space
Residential
The Row on Lake Hollingsworth, 23-26 Lake Hollingsworth Dr. | Opening TBA | Four townhomes across the street from the lake with three stories, elevators, garages, and separate rooftop living space
Downtown West multi-family housing, 300 W. Lime St. | Opening TBA | A mixed-use complex featuring 500 multi-family apartments, a parking garage, and retail + commercial space
The Enclave at Kathleen, corner of Kathleen Road and Sleepy Hill Road | Opening TBA | Townhome community with 64 units and a playground for residents
Medulla Road development, southwest Lakeland | Opening TBA | A 29-home subdivision on 35 acres of southwest Lakeland
Midtown townhome development, corner of First Street and Gilmore Avenue | Opening TBA | Thirty townhomes, which will be sold as affordable workforce housing
Highlands Club, Crews Lake Drive | Opening TBA | Subdivision with 747 single-family homes on 300 acres, including some lakefront properties
Hawthorne Ranch, 4814 Foxglove Cir. | Opening spring 2026 | Master-planned community with 130 single-family homes by PulteGroup, starting in the mid-$300,000 range
Pointe Grand Apartments, 901 Patriot Dr. | Opening 2026 | Upscale apartments with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,170 sqft of living space
✅ Now open
If there’s one thing we love even more than looking ahead to the future, it’s enjoying the present at one of Lakeland’s newest spots. Check out this list of Swan City’s recently opened establishments.
Education
IFF Citrus Innovation Center, 4700 Research Way | A 28,000-sqft research facility for citrus research in partnership with Florida Polytechnic University
Residential
Touchstone, 6914 Sundial Dr. | A new Highland Homes neighborhood, with houses up to 3,100-sqft, a resort-style pool, and a clubhouse for residents
Fulton Meadows, 7590 Green Fern Dr. | 210 single-family homes up to 1,981 sqft, available for purchase
Prose Lakeside, 1320 Caprice Dr. | Apartments + townhomes with up to three bedrooms located across the Polk Parkway from Lakeside Village
Recreation
Bob Adams Family Community YMCA, 3620 Cleveland Heights Blvd. | New facilities featuring exercise equipment, indoor turf fields, an elevated track, updated children’s spaces, and more
Southside Barbell, 4226 Old Rd. 37 | Personal + group fitness training, plus Sculpted Swan Pilates and South Lakeland Cryo in the same space
Yoga Pointe, 5221 US Hwy. 98 S. | Second yoga studio with the same classes as its original location in the Southgate Center
The Little Gym, 1489 Town Center Dr. | Gymnastics classes and parties for children from 4 months to 12 years old
Holloway Family Trail, Highway 98 South | Biking, running, and walking trail that connects Lakeland to Bartow via the Fort Fraser Trail
Karate Beyond, 613 Schoolhouse Rd. | New dojo offering martial arts training for kids, teens, and adults
Arts
Depot Arts District, 936 E. Parker St. | An arts hub with 35 rentable studios for local artists, workshop rooms for classes, and several gallery spaces for exhibitions
Notta Gallery, 125 N. Kentucky Ave., Ste. 103 | Art gallery showcasing Lakeland’s community of fine artists
Retail
Publix Super Market at Lake Miriam Square, 4730 S. Florida Ave. | Full store remodel including a 4,200-sqft increase, mezzanine seating, and new liquor store + pharmacy
Nordstrom Rack, 1500 Town Center Dr. | Off-price department store with high-end fashions and accessories
Barnes & Noble, 3615 S. Florida Ave., Ste. 930 | National bookstore chain with expanded toy + vinyl sections
Academy Sports + Outdoors, 3530 US Hwy. 98 N. | A first Lakeland location for this sporting goods + outdoor equipment chain in the former Lakeland Antique Mall space
Flowerpot & Co., 4688 Cleveland Heights Blvd. | Plants, floral arrangements, pots, and garden decor
Tractor Supply Co., 4233 S. Florida Ave. | Outdoor home supplies store including a pet wash station, and feed center
East of These, 228 E. Pine St. | Second location for this downtown boutique with clothing, accessories, shoes, and personal styling services
Services
Center City Barbers, 124 E. Main St. | Philadelphia-inspired barbershop, formerly known as Phade Phanatix
Sola Salons, 1476 Town Center Dr. | Rentable suites for cosmetology professionals
Polk Wild Game Processing, 2510 S. Florida Ave. | Custom deer processing
Waxing the City, 1533 Town Center Dr. | Face + body waxing services, plus brow tinting, lash lifts, and skin treatments
Lakeland Film Lab, 126 W. Main St. | Film development, processing, and scanning
