Stopped by this outside mall as the alternative stop instead of crowded Bonnet Springs Night Event…read more Initially this reminded me of Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel. I think it's a little bit smaller but similar layout and stores. What I didn't like the most is how dark it was. I don't think that's so safe. It was early enough to where there was at least two more hours of shopping before stores closed yet really dark. It's been about 10 years since I've been here, and it seems to look about the same as that time. They did have a Christmas tree in the center. That at least brightened the place up a bit. The stores off hand that I recall where Bath and Body, Kirkland's, a boutique with country ware, a Thai restaurant, a Vietnamese restaurant, BD's Mongolian BBQ which I was surprised to see, & a Grillsmith. They also had a movie theater and a book store. Those were some of the stores off hand. There were also a handful of empty spaces. The parking was free along the inside of the mall street parking where we parked. The Best Part Was Seeing the Bloom Mural!

Nice outside shopping area right in Lakeland…read more Our whole Fam has a great time here and they have many food options. We did notice on our last trip that there were a decent amount of store fronts now closed, hopefully other will come in soon and this isn't going to be another half full shopping center. We would really miss going here. They have a movie theatre, plenty of food choices from semi affordable to less affordable and a decent amount of stores to peruse through. Most of the stores are your basic chains, but at least you can have a nice walk outside with nice scenery while you walk. They had a huge Christmas tree, great for a photo op. The only thing this place is lacking is for a more trendy or niche/boutique stores that would sell non dept. Store/Mall items. You know something different!!! If you want to have a nice walk about while you shop/eat then check this place out, it's good for a day out with Fam for sure!!!

Palm Center is most easily passed by and ignored. There are tons of strip mall/ centers in Lakeland…read morelike mostly any city, so this one doesn't particularly stick out upon first glance. But recently I've found myself visiting Palm Center a lot more often. It's actually got quite a lot going for it. At this strip you can get in a workout (Plant Fitness), eat some sushi or sandwiches (New Moon Sushi & Subway), get car essentials (NAPA), office & house essentials (Staples & Big Lots), get your haircut (Lakeland Barber), go to church (Access Church), or get your alcohol restock (ABC Liquors). You can also get a nice pre or post workout, church or shopping juice or smoothie from Juice Box, go shopping at the Christian Bookstore, get your taxes taken care of at H&R Block, or hit up the consignment store. Oh, and there's a Cici's Pizza if you don't want sushi or a sub. I still haven't named all of the businesses in this complex, but you can see my point right? The only unfortunate thing is that despite the range of Palm Center, it's really not well maintained. A lot of it seems to be nearly falling apart and dirty especially on the outside. Thus, why the strip is also so easily passed by. It's not nice on the outside, so many know that equates to being looked over a lot. But don't! Because Palm Center has much to offer!

Southgate Shopping Center is a little "strip mall" located in South Lakeland. It stands out from…read moremost, because of it's lovely vintage arch still standing from when the little mall was first built in 1957. Interestingly enough, to many locals, it's biggest claim to fame is a cameo in the locally filmed 1990 movie "Edward Scissorhands" (you can see the arch leg from the beauty salon scene). Right now it holds a nice variety of stores: Publix, Office Depot, Hallmark, Babe's Shoes & Apparel, Beall's Outlet (just opened last month), Tuesday Morning, and Crowder Brothers Ace Hardware. There are a few empty stores, but it's not noticeable. There is also a stand alone Five Guys Burgers and a Starbucks in the front of the parking lot. The parking lot is quite large and maintained nicely.

It is very GOOD that Lakeland, my HOME, has a HomeGoods. Well, maybe not always good on the…read morepocketbook, but my home needs it. Oof, the jokes just get worse as I go. If you continue to read all I can say is thank you... It's always an enjoyable trip going to HomeGoods. I was excited when I first saw one being built here and was consequently even happier once it finally opened. There's just a ton of STUFF at these stores. You need a can opener? Go to HomeGoods. Need a smaller drawer with only 3 drawers and a worn white look? HomeGoods. Need a few specific spices and a turn table for your kitchen? Boom, HomeGoods. If there's something really random I need for my house and I want a fairly reasonable price, HomeGoods really is a great option.

HomeGoods has the best selection of accessories for your home. Every time that you return to the…read morestore, there is always something new and the prices are great also.

Went there to this "store" a few days ago and safe to say I won't be there again. The store clerk…read morebarely greeted us when my husband and I came in. He was basically having a trade card off with someone and didn't bother looking up us or at least acknowledge us as customers.God forbid if I were looking for something in particular because I think the guy would've rather play with hot lava rocks before he would've help out. Just because the location has changed. The attitude and atmosphere hasn't AT ALL. THUMBS DOWN all the way. . Don't waste your money or time there.

We made a quick stop here to check for some anime items for my daughter's Christmas list --- while…read morewe didn't find what we were looking for, the shop had a lot of cool stuff to keep our interest and the guy working behind the counter helped direct us to where we could find the items we were looking for. Super helpful. Lots of fun '80s stuff here and this kid at heart had a huge smile while checking out the vintage toys.

I am filing this review because what happened at the Ross store at 3615 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL…read moreon December 29 around 6:10 PM was completely unacceptable. An employee named Sara behaved in an openly rude, hostile, and disrespectful manner. She spoke with clear attitude, used aggressive body language, and acted annoyed toward customers when they could not hear her. This was not normal "bad service" -- it was deliberate and unprofessional behavior. I was shopping with my autistic sister and my autistic daughter, and Sara's behavior directly caused my daughter to become overwhelmed and begin pancaking, a serious stress response in autistic individuals. Any employee working with the public should know better than to escalate a situation involving a child with disabilities. To make matters worse, Sara made an incorrect and unfounded accusation, which only increased stress and embarrassment for my family. This crossed a line. When I spoke with another employee, I was told this is not the first time and that her attitude toward customers is a known issue. This is not just poor customer service -- it is a pattern of behavior that Ross management needs to address immediately. Customers with disabilities deserve respect, patience, and basic human decency. I strongly urge store management and corporate to review this incident, address this employee's conduct, and ensure proper customer service and disability-awareness training. Ignoring this kind of behavior puts Ross at risk of losing customers and trust.

Great prices! But the check out line here is outrageous. Very slow for a long line. There were two…read moreregisters open, then one employee left, leaving only one register open. I was in line for over 30 minutes! In the meantime, I see other employees wandering about working on other tasks, I suppose. It seems it should be all employees checking customers out when the line is this long. Other store tasks can wait.

Why 5 stars? Because it is an absolute pleasure to shop, feel, try on clothes and walk out with…read morebags full of clothes knowing you saved some serious money, updated our wardrobe not just for casual but for work too! Deals were everywhere and tons of doorbuster sales too! This store has a bit of everything but I give them high praise for an extensive selection of plus size designers, from shorts to dresses. Loved that in the men's section, there are shorts and shirts in different lengths for the shorter guys, from various design labels. Can't find that these days in brick and mortar stores. Grateful to have found Belk. Definite areas of improvement are the ladies intimate apparel area is a complete mess with limited options. Handbags could use a dedicated buyer, also very limited inventory and not seasonal current inventory. Shoes are also limited inventory. We will definitely be back for clothes, bedding and browsing too! Staff is super helpful and friendly regardless of their department. Cashiers mention their coupons and help you locating them. Bathrooms are outdated but stocked and clean. Pretty cool that the women's bathroom has a car seat on the wall for a toddler while mom hits the bathroom stall. Overall, a nostalgic and fun experience.

Great selection of merchandise! Excellent sales & friendly associates! On line shopping great…read moretoo. The Belk credit card is the best for savings & sales