Ahhh, such fond memories of the Lakeland Civic Center Arena. They had some of the best shows in Florida during the 1970s-80s arena concert heyday. Back then Lakeland was in the middle of nowhere between Tampa and Orlando; it’s about 50 miles from where I live in the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area. In those days you … More 1981-1986 My Lakeland Civic Center Arena Ticket Stubs