CSAC Logistics
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April 15-17, 2026
Southeastern University
Lakeland, Florida
Building 10, Welcome Center
Conference Hotel
Staybridge Suites Winter Haven - Auburndale
305 5th St NW, Winter Haven, Florida 33881
Call directly: 863-229-4145 and mention the group code SEU
Please note: Hotel prices in Lakeland, FL are impacted due to another event taking place over these dates. The conference hotel is located approximately 25 minutes from campus, and a daily shuttle service will be provided between the hotel and Southeastern University.
Transportation & Logistics
Lakeland is centrally located between two major airports —Tampa (TPA) and Orlando (MCO).
Airports
TPA and MCO airports both have rental car options available. Hotel and campus parking is available as well.
Uber and Lyft are accessible for airport-to-hotel transfers. A daily shuttle service from the conference hotel (Staybridge Suites Winter Haven - Auburndale) to Southeastern University will be available during pre-selected windows each day of the conference.
Ground Transportation
From Orlando and Tampa on Interstate 4 (I-4):
Take I-4 to exit 33 and travel south on Route 33 (Lakeland Hills Blvd.).
Lakeland Hills Blvd. becomes Massachusetts Ave. as you cross Memorial Blvd.
Continue to Bartow Rd. (U.S. 98) and turn left.
Follow Bartow Rd. and turn left onto North Crystal Lake Dr.
Turn left onto Longfellow Blvd.
Driving Directions
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