TOWN OF LAKE PLACID OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT SITE
TOWN OF LAKE PLACID OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT SITE

This is the official town government site for Lake Placid, Florida.  The town has a Mayor/Council form of government elected by the town's residents. The population of the town is estimated as of 2010 at 2,278 with a geographical area of 2.84 square miles.

The town has two nicknames—"Town of Murals" and "The Caladium Capital of the World." Lake Placid has more than 40 murals painted on buildings throughout the town,and 98 percent of the world's caladium bulbs come from Lake Placid. The Town combines a colorful combination of caladiums, murals, with a clown college that graduates 25 new clowns a year into the community. The combination assures a magnificent year round beauty that has repeatedly received national acclaim.

AWARDS

2012 - Readers Digest Most Interesting Town  

2015 - Only in Your State.Com -  These 17 Perfectly Picturesque Small Towns In Florida Are Delightfu

Lake Placid has five schools, Lake Placid High School, Lake Placid Middle School, Lake Placid Elementary and two private schools within the town's limits.  The town has an active Chamber of Commerce. There is always something to do or see in Lake Placid.  

This web site has been prepared to make our town government accessible and helpful to those living in, and doing business in, the Town of Lake Placid.