Genuine Florida

Here we are in Lakeland at 3800 US Hwy 98 North. If this looks familiar, this location was featured in the film ‘Edward Scissorhands’.

The Plaza is anchored by a Publix as it has been for more than 40 years.

The feature above was common in plazas like this at one time. This is one of the last active ones in Florida. Most are filled in and turned into store space.

Amongst the many cool signs in Lakeland is this one on Main Street. It’s the Luell Motel. Too bad all of those powerlines get in the way.

Here’s the ‘Driftwood Grill’ sign, as the restaurant is now called.
The neon sign is on the main drag as you spin through Williston.

Lakeland has a literal open-air museum of wonderful signs. Here’s another: Dick’s Auto Sales. Started in 1945, the dealership now sells used cars. There are quite a few signs on this area of Main Street alone to see. They will slowly appear here.

Since 1957, it’s Harry Family Restaurant on Main Street in Lakeland.