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3116 Kacee Drive. Eagle Lake, FL 33839
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Mulberry is where people come to enjoy the best of Florida. It began as a prosperous mining town and continues its legacy in the phosphate industry. This town supports job growth and the building of companies that influence the rest of the world. Rivers and wildlife areas are open to wildlife enthusiasts, and several attractions are made for people interested in history and aviation. From unruly Old West town to modern city in Florida, Mulberry is the place to find your new home.In Polk County, Mulberry is named after the unofficial meeting place and train station by a large mulberry tree. Since 1886, the main industry has been focused on phosphate mining. Peace River and Bone Valley are major sources of this rock. Some of the largest collections of phosphate in the U.S. are found in this region. Jobs are found in mining and the manufacture of agricultural fertilizer. Top employers are the Mosaic Company, a fortune 500 mining company, CF Industries and the Tampa Electric Company. Other large companies provide jobs in healthcare, insurance, manufacturing and office industries. The headquarters of the internationally known Badcock Home Furniture are based here.To view local wildlife, find the Alafia River Reserve here with preserved areas of forests and wetlands. With the abundance of lakes, find water skiing common here and clubs dedicated to the sport. Aviation hobbyists love the live shows, pilot courses and skydiving lessons at South Lakeland Regional Airport. Mulberry has lodges for the gatherings of Freemasons. A variety of dance and nightclubs are found in the Lakeland metropolitan area along with several golf and country clubs. Mulberry Phosphate Museum is your source to learn past and current facts about the well-known phosphate industry. Learn about the history of Mulberry and Florida when you view historical exhibits at the Mulberry Cultural Center. A variety of classes and workshops are given to teach subjects like pottery and art history.The city is growing and has plans to build more homes on reclaimed mining land. From the 100s, there are townhomes with 3 bedrooms and 2 and a half baths on average. Prices range from the low 100s to high 800s for single family houses along with manor and ranch styles. The 400s houses are built on 5,000 sq. ft. with 4 to 6 bedrooms and 2 to 3 car garages. Triple sliding doors, oversized patios and gourmet kitchens are typical amenities.
Mulberry has all the good qualities of a small, booming city. Do not search for your new condo, apartment or house alone. New Home Source has listings for homes located in Mulberry and surrounding areas.Learn more about the homes for sale in Mulberry, Florida!