Lake Placid, Florida Business Directory

Lake Placid

Lake Placid is known all over the world as the “Town of Murals”. With nearly 50 murals covering the bricks of its downtown buildings, it’s no wonder why this area is rated one of of Florda’s most beautiful communities. Once entering the town on Hwy 27, you’ll feel the charm this small community boasts. In 2012, Reader’s Digest named Lake Placid “America’s Most Interesting Town.”

Interesting – Beautiful & Charming

Lake Placid is home to 98 percent of the world’s caladium bulbs. Making this beautiful community the Caladium Capital of the World! Also known as the elephant ear, Heart of Jesus, and Angel Wings, these flowering plants are alot like snowflakes, no two are exact. Each year, at the end of July, the annual Caladium Festival is held in town which draws in participants from all over the sunshine state.

If that isn’t interesting enough, the annual Grape Stomp hosted by Henscratch Farms Vineyard & Winery is held every year in August. As well as the Saturday Morning Farmers Market which is the second Saturday of every month from October through March. There is always something going on here.

Home to Over 27 Freshwater Lakes

Fishing enthusiasts of all ages enjoy the 27 freshwater lakes in Lake Placid. As well as other outdoor water activities such as; swimming, boating, water skiing and jet skiing. The gorgeous weather in the most southern town of Highlands County make outdoor attractions plentiful. Hiking and picnicing are also among the most south after activites. For landmarks, the Lake Placid Tower is rich in history. Formally known as the Happiness Tower, visitors have traveled from all over to view this beautiful landmark. Towering at 270 feet, the observation tower opened in January 1961. After changing hands a number of times and adding different features and atrractions to increase revenue, the observation tower was finally sold back in 2003 and has operated it as a cell phone tower ever since.

Lake Placid is located in Highlands county, Florida and is centrally located in the heart of the sunshine state. Over 2,200 residents of all ages and race call this interesting and charming area home. Explore the local companies below.

 

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