Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Highlands County may bring back impact fees. Lake Placid needs to know what that does — and does not — mean.

Inside Our Government
Growth is not free. That is the plain-language issue behind Highlands County’s new impact fee study. The county is growing, more houses are being built,...
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Inside our Community

Your Library Card Can Do More Than You Think

The Lake Placid Memorial Library is not just a place to check out books. The Lake Placid Library hosts Story Time every Wednesday at 10...
Inside Our Businesses

Father’s Day is June 21 – Shop Lake Placid for Dad

Lake Placid Insider is putting together a digital Father’s Day gift guide featuring local businesses in the 33852 ZIP code. The guide includes gift...
Inside Our Chamber

Erica Jervis Begins Role as Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce Executive Director

Lake Placid’s new Chamber of Commerce director officially started this week, but she is not new to the community. She has lived in Lake Placid...
Events

May 30 Market Days Returns to the Depot

Market Days returns to the Lake Placid Historical Society Depot Museum on Saturday, May 30, with all the local favorites — vendors, baked goods,...
Inside our Community

Did You Know? Greyhound Stops in Lake Placid

Did you know Greyhound bus service is available right here in Lake Placid? The local Greyhound stop is located at the Wendy’s at 502 U.S....
Inside our Community

Lake Placid Resident Hopes to Bring Volleyball Back as a Community Recreation Option

A new community volleyball effort may be taking shape in Lake Placid, and early response suggests residents are interested. Jacqueline Barajas recently began asking the...

Past Articles

Lake Placid CRA Basics

Inside Our Government
The mission of the Town of Lake Placid Community Redevelopment Agency is to eliminate and prevent conditions of slum and blight by funding eligible...
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Things to do this Weekend

Inside Our Businesses
There’s no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy the community this weekend. The spotlight event is the Greater Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce...
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Laughter, New Beginnings and What’s Ahead

Inside Our Chamber
The Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce brought the community together for an evening of laughter on Saturday, April 11, hosted its annual Comedy Night...
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Lake Placid Welcomes New Mayor, Marks Start of a New Chapter

Inside Our Government
Lake Placid marked a significant transition Monday as Colleen Charles was officially sworn in as the town’s new mayor—the first change in leadership in...
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Culver’s Moving Forward in Lake Placid

Inside Our Businesses
Recent rumors suggesting that Culver’s is no longer coming to Lake Placid are not accurate. Lake Placid Insider has reached out directly for confirmation, and...
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Watermill Express coming to Lake Placid

Inside our Community
Permits have been issued for Watermill Express, a drive-up, self-service kiosk that dispenses purified water and ice. Customers bring their own containers and use...
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Downtown Café Parking Waiver Up for Vote Monday

Inside Our Government
A small storefront on Main Avenue is back in front of the Lake Placid Town Council Monday night, carrying with it a familiar downtown...
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Petals & Produce Brings Fresh-Cut Flowers and Seasonal Produce to a Self-Serve Stand

Inside Our Businesses
A small farm stand on County Road 621 is offering something simple and increasingly rare: fresh-cut flowers and produce grown locally and sold directly...
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