Lakeland has a lot of former Western NY folks -- I think they used to have an annual reunion of former Allegany County residents at the Memorial Center. Now, I think I might like to wind up my years there -- sort of wish I had gone after retirement -- country folk from the upper reaches of Appalachia seem to feel at home in the South, and welcomed.
I like Lakeland and the area or the general location. The summer heat would kill me, though. Gotta have my *seasons*.
Ironically enough, FSC son just accepted a nice corporate title and position in Orlando. He loves Florida, especially the opportunity to play golf year ‘round; in keeping with his 4-yr scholarship to play golf for FSC, division champs. Ah...yute! Bless ‘em. ;D