Business View Civil and Municipal | Volume 2, Issue 12

48 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 2, ISSUE 11 extent, something which Bennett attributes to it being ahead of its time. He suggests, “Though I would say the city has not capitalized on its existence, I think now the timing is perfect for that business park to become a major contributor for warehousing and distribution.” With its location at the crossroads of two main highways, stretching both east to west and north to south through the state, Lake Wales is ideal for intermodal warehousing solutions. Fultz adds, “I believe that with all of the things that are going on with the intermodal system that we’ve got, and with other industries interested in moving into the area, this is the time that we’ve been looking for, to strike while the iron is hot.” In addition to offering quality education, healthcare, housing, and growing industry, Lake Wales is also a hub of arts and culture, and is, as Mayor Fultz describes, “an artsy city.” The Lake Wales Art Center, operating out of a F LOR I DA | NEW J ERS EY | P ENNSYLVAN I A CONTACT DAV I D WARONKER FOR MORE I NFO DW@GOCBD. COM CBD I S DEVELOP I NG 5 3 5 ACRE S which shall bring 3300 new homes and new retail options… enjoying sound growth within the City of Lake Wales