231 N Kentucky Avenue

Property: This signature 30,000 sf property situated at the NE corner of Kentucky and Pine Street is home to some of Lakeland’s most established and iconic downtown retail merchants, including Mitchell’s Coffee Shop, The Embroidery Mill & Boutique & K&M Beadworks. Second floor offers three suites currently Suite 217 has 1,662 SF, Suite 215 executive suite that offers 255 sqft, Suite 213 is another executive suite with 613 SF. Executive Suites include utilities, internet, common area maintenance, conference room, elevator access and parking.

Location: Excellent downtown location, truly in the heart of the retail/commercial district. Excellent location with Munn Park, restaurants, banks retail, city offices and other amenities within easy walking distance. Building is in the downtown CRA and historic districts. Very easy access to I-4 or Polk Parkway, both are 3+/- miles away.

Historical Information: The Bowyer building was constructed in 1902 and is the oldest commercial building still standing in Lakeland. Colonel Napoleon Bonaparte Bowyer commanded the 10th Virginia Cavalry, Army Northern Virginia in the Civil War. He moved with his family to Lakeland, Florida in 1885. He was the city's third mayor and built the first brick and masonry commercial building, built in 1902 on the corner of E. Pine St. and N. Kentucky Ave., which bears his name to this day.