The Brief
- Lovers’ Oak sits at the intersection of Success Avenue and Lake Morton Drive in Lakeland.
- Its history started with the inception of the city of Lakeland itself — back in the early 1880s.
- A city spokesperson said the tree is in great health for its age and has minimal decay.
LAKELAND, Fla. – The view of Lake Morton is beautiful no matter where you stand, but there’s one spot in particular that’s quite famous.
“People came and visited and became very familiar with the tree and what it had to offer, which was the shade and a great view,” said Jamin Smith, a spokesperson for the City of Lakeland.
The backstory:…