Lake Placid Insider

10/13/2026

It’s 90 degrees outside, but we’re talking poinsettias!

The Lake Placid High School Class of 2027 is raising money for Project Graduation. These poinsettias make great Christmas gifts for office staff, delivery drivers, and anyone you’d like to thank during the holidays.

Order yours by October 20 and help make graduation a little more affordable for our seniors.

Order here:

LPHS Senior Class are selling beautiful Poinsettia Plants. PRE-ORDER NOW until Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Plants will be available for pick up on Friday, December 4th from 3:00PM-6:00 PM, at 124 Dal Hall Blvd., Lake Placid For any further questions feel free to call/text: Betsy Canevari (863) 441-56...

10/12/2026

The pickleball contract still isn't signed, the Dal Hall building could have a new purpose, and two Town hires are awaiting Council approval.

Those are among the issues facing the Lake Placid Town Council at Monday night's meeting. The agenda also includes $800,000 in state funding for the new police department.

Lake Placid Insider takes a look at what's on the agenda.

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10/11/2026

What would you like to see at Bicentennial Park?

New playground equipment and park improvements are being considered as the Town of Lake Placid prepares to apply for state grant funding. Residents still have an opportunity to share their ideas through a community survey.

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10/11/2026

After decades of community involvement, Lake Placid Elks Lodge #2661 has closed following the revocation of its charter. From strawberry shortcake at local festivals to fundraising for children, the lodge was a familiar part of Lake Placid.

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10/08/2026

Bicentennial Park has been part of Lake Placid for 50 years, thanks to the generosity of local organizations and donors. Now it's time to plan its next chapter.

New playground designs were presented Wednesday evening, and residents still have an opportunity to weigh in. See what's being proposed, learn a little about the park's history, and find out how to share your ideas.

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

10/06/2026

Help shape the future of Bicentennial Park. Two recreation vendors will be at Wednesday’s community meeting to share ideas for the proposed project, and residents can offer feedback on equipment, age groups and features.

Community input is an important part of the Town’s application for a Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program grant. Please attend the meeting and share your thoughts. A survey will be made available to all citizens for input.

Wednesday, Oct. 7, 5–7 p.m.
DAL Hall Building, 151 Dal Hall Boulevard

10/04/2026

Most sincere apologies to Mr. Phil Mills - another local photographer so generous with his time and talent to the Lake Placid Green Dragons - your contributions do not go unnoticed! Mr. Mills is also father to our very own Miss Lake Placid, Ellise Mills!

10/03/2026

10/02/2026

Two of the other heroes at Friday Night Lights - True Life Captured and BM Action Media. They donate their time and talent across Green Dragon Nation. Find BM Action on Instagram and take a look at True Life on Facebook.