What's Happening in Lakeland, FL…

Lakeland's historic Carpenter's Home has been converted to Lake Gibson Village, a property for senior living.

Carpenter's Home was originally built as a place where the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiner of America members could retire when it opened in the late 1920s. It closed in 1976 and was used as a private school. After a period of period overlooked, investors bought the property last year and demolished the Carpenter's Home Church.

According to Jim Studaile, the community development director for the city, the historic buildings in an area are what stand out. He appreciates that the building has use once again and will continue to be a part of the Lakeland community for another century.

Ranging from studios to apartments with bedrooms, there are 145 units in the new retirement home and some have windows facing Lake Gibson. There is also a dining room that can seat over 100 people, complete with a stage to host events such as lectures, music, and theater. The 115,000 square foot building is hypothesized to be filled with residents of 62 years of age or older within two years.

Since projects like this can benefit from printed media, brochure printers can create pamphlets to entice potential tenants to live in the senior living complex, with vivid pictures and details on floorplans and amenities.