Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Amendment 3: What Homeowners Need to Know

Inside Our Government
Florida voters will decide Amendment 3 on November 3, 2026. The proposal would increase the homestead exemption for non-school property taxes, reduce the assessment-growth...
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Inside Our Businesses

From Miami to Lake Placid: Eric Lindhart Puts His Tech Skills to Work

Computer repair, electric bikes, 3D-printed lighting and a website devoted to Lake Placid. Eric Lindhart’s work spans several areas of technology and design. Originally...
Inside Our Schools

Yes, it’s October & 90 outside, but we’re talking poinsettias!

Deck the Halls and support LP Seniors! Yes, it’s October. But the Lake Placid High School Class of 2027 is already planning for Christmas—and...
Inside Our Government

Pickleball Contract, Dal Hall Proposal and Town Hires on Council Agenda

The Lake Placid Town Council has several significant matters to consider Monday evening, including unresolved issues with the pickleball construction contract, a proposal for...
Inside our Community

Lake Placid Seeks Residents’ Input on Future of Bicentennial Park

Nearly 50 years after Bicentennial Park opened, the Town of Lake Placid is exploring plans to update the park with new playground equipment and...
Inside our Community

Lake Placid Elks Lodge Closes Following Charter Revocation

Lake Placid Elks Lodge #2661 has closed following the revocation of its charter by the national Elks organization, bringing an end to decades of...
Inside our Community

Bicentennial Park

Lake Placid residents have an opportunity to help shape the future of Bicentennial Park as the Town considers options for updating the nearly 50-year-old...

Past Articles

ElksFest Rescheduled, But the Party Continues Tonight

Events
Lake Placid’s ElksFest is being rescheduled because of the potential for storms this weekend, but there’s still a party happening at the Elks Lodge...
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Squishies, Lemonade and a Lesson in Business

Inside our Community
A popular little pop-up market appeared along U.S. 621 Saturday morning, stocked with Squishies of nearly every size, shape and brand — along with...
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Lake Placid Homecoming Week Begins Monday

Events
Homecoming returns to Lake Placid next week, bringing a full week of Dragon traditions, class reunions and community celebrations leading up to Friday’s Homecoming...
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Lake Placid Approves Eight Pickleball Courts at Lake June Park

Inside our Community
The Town of Lake Placid will move ahead with construction of eight pickleball courts at Lake June Park, with the project expected to cost...
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Lake Placid Pickleball Bids Put Project Above $745,000

Inside Our Government
Three new bids are in for Lake Placid’s proposed eight-court pickleball complex at Lake June Park. With the lowest proposal, previously incurred expenses, a...
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More Than Football: One Dragon Families Help Boys Become Young Men

Inside Our Schools
Football brings them together. But the lessons Lake Placid High School’s players carry beyond the field are shaped by their teammates, coaches and the...
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Lake Placid Little League Fall Ball Registration Is Now Open

Inside our Community
Lake Placid Little League is accepting registrations for its 2026 fall baseball season through Sept. 20. Registration costs $100 per player, and the season...
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Friday Night Lights returns to Lake Placid

Events
The Lake Placid Green Dragons are back at Roger Scarborough tonight hosting the North Port Bobcats at 7:30pm. Also taking the field will be the...
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