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Medical office planned for South Florida Avenue redevelopment

5955 S Florida Ave, Lakeland FL 33813 Applicant: Susan M. Stelitano (property owner)

A rezoning application aims to clear the way for medical office use at 5955 S Florida Ave.

The owner of 5955 S Florida Ave has filed to rezone the property from BPC-2 to LCC (Local Commercial Classification), with the stated purpose of redeveloping the site for medical office and other potential uses.

The rezoning request was filed in late June 2026, followed by a companion plan amendment filed in early July. A design review filing from June suggests preliminary planning is underway.

What happens next

The rezoning (case 26TMP-036601) and plan amendment (LDCPAS-2026-18) are currently under review by the city. The design review process (LDDRC-2026-136) is also active. County approval of both the rezoning and plan amendment would be required before development can proceed.

Timeline

Jun 19
Design review filing submitted
Polk County Land Development
Jun 30
Rezoning application filed (BPC-2 to LCC)
Polk County Land Development - Case 26TMP-036601
Jul 8
Comprehensive plan amendment application filed
Polk County Land Development - Case LDCPAS-2026-18

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Rezoning Application (Case 26TMP-036601)
aca-prod.accela.com Plan Amendment (Case LDCPAS-2026-18)
aca-prod.accela.com Design Review (Case LDDRC-2026-136)
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Sources for this page: Polk County permit records.