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Juno Ridge, Florida

Juno Ridge is a census-designated place (CDP) in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 1,186 at the 2020 US census.

Geography
Juno Ridge is located at 26.84917°N, -80.06222°W (26.849038, -80.062152).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.4 km2, all land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,186 people, 577 households, and 334 families residing in the CDP.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 718 people, 497 households, and 136 families residing in the CDP.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 742 people, 395 households, and 169 families living in the CDP. The population density was 1,909.9 /km2. There were 429 housing units at an average density of 1,104.3 /km2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.26% White (88.7% were Non-Hispanic White), 1.89% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.81% Asian, 0.54% Pacific Islander, 1.75% from other races, and 1.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.66% of the population.

In 2000, there were 395 households, out of which 22.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 23.5% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 57.0% were non-families. 43.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.88 and the average family size was 2.60.

In 2000, in the CDP, the population was spread out, with 18.1% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 44.2% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.3 males.

As of 2000, the median income for a household in the CDP was $37,727, and the median income for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $29,917 versus $27,065 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,270. About 1.8% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 15.7% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, English was the first language for 92.50% of all residents, while Spanish was the mother tongue for 7.49% of the population.

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Jupiter, Florida

Jupiter is the northernmost town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. According to the 2020 US Census, the town had a population of 61,047. It is 84 miles north of Miami and 15 miles north of West Palm Beach. Along with the adjacent Village of Tequesta, Jupiter is considered the northernmost municipality in the Miami metropolitan area. It was named the 9th Best Southern Beach Town to live in by Stacker Newsletter for 2022, was rated as the 12th Best Beach Town in the United States by WalletHub in 2018, and as the 9th Happiest Seaside Town in the United States by Coastal Living in 2012.

History
The area where the town now sits was originally named for the Hobe Indian tribe which lived at the mouth of the Loxahatchee River and whose name is also preserved in the name of nearby Hobe Sound. A mapmaker misunderstood the Spanish spelling Jobe of the native people name Hobe and recorded it as Jove. Subsequent mapmakers further misunderstood this to be the name of the Roman god Jupiter, because the declension of the word Jupiter in Latin includes the root Jov- in all cases but the nominative case and vocative case. They, therefore, adopted the more familiar name of Jupiter. The god Jupiter (or Zeus in the Greek mythology) is the chief Roman god, and the god of light, of the sky and weather, and of the state and its welfare and laws. Jupiter's consort was Juno, inspiring a neighboring town to name itself Juno Beach.

The most notable landmark is the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, completed in 1860. Made of brick, it was painted red in 1910 to cover discoloration caused by humidity. Hurricane Jeanne in 2004 sandblasted the paint from the upper portion of the tower, and the tower was repainted using a potassium silicate mineral coating. The lighthouse often is used as the symbol for Jupiter.

United States flag incident
In 1999, Jupiter resident George Andres wanted to display a United States flag in his front yard; however, the homeowners association had a bylaw that prohibits the display of a flagpole in the front lawn. Andres still displayed the flag, while the homeowners association continued litigation until George Andres foreclosed his home to cover legal fees after being in court at least twenty-eight times. Even after governor Jeb Bush visited his home along with members of the local and national media, the homeowners association, as well as George, refused to budge.

George Andres later won the case and was allowed to display his flag in his front lawn with the use of a flagpole.

On July 24, 2006, President George W. Bush signed into law the Freedom to Display the American Flag Act of 2005, allowing residents to display the flag on their residential property despite any homeowners association rules.

Geography and climate
The approximate coordinates for the Town of Jupiter is located at 26.92611°N, -80.105°W.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 21.1 sqmi, of which 20.0 sqmi is land and 1.1 sqmi is water. Jupiter has a unique geographical location that sticks out into the Atlantic Ocean further than any other point on the Florida coast. Since 1550, ships have considered it an important stop when sailing to Central and South America.

Jupiter has a trade-wind Tropical rainforest climate (Köppen Af). Much of the year is warm to hot in Jupiter, and frost is extremely rare. Jupiter is also known for humid summers. As is typical in South Florida, there are two basic seasons in Jupiter, a mild and dry winter (November through April), and a hot and wet summer (May through October). Daily thundershowers are common in the hot season, though they are brief. The Town of Jupiter is home to a multitude of tropical trees, and is also known for its lush landscaping around private homes and public parks.

2010 and 2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 61,047 people, 26,597 households, and 16,484 families residing in the town.

In 2020, 19.1% of the population was under the age of 18, and 23.1% of the population was 65 years of age or older. Females made up 51.7% of the population in 2020, and the average household size was 2.43.

In 2020, the median income for a household in the town was $87,163, and the per capita income for the town was $57,865. Out of the total population, 7.9% were living below the poverty line.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 55,156 people, 21,614 households, and 13,452 families residing in the town.

2000 census
As of the 2000 US census, there are 39,328 people, 16,945 households, and 11,403 families residing in the town. The population density is 759.2/km2 (1,966.5/mi2). There are 20,943 housing units at an average density of 404.3/km2 (1,047.2/mi2). The racial makeup of the town is 94.86% White (89.4% were Non-Hispanic White), 1.22% African American, 0.19% Native American, 1.12% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 1.37% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. 7.33% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

In 2000, there are 16,945 households out of which 26.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% are married couples living together, 8.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% are non-families. 25.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.32 and the average family size is 3.15

In 2000, the town the population is spread out with 20.7% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.2 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the town is $54,945, and the median income for a family is $64,873. Males have a median income of $44,883 versus $33,514 for females. The per capita income for the town is $35,088. 4.8% of the population and 3.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 4.7% of those under the age of 18 and 4.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

As of 2000, speakers of English as a first language accounted for 88.47% of all residents, while Spanish was at 7.17%, and Italian made up 1.66% of the population.

As of 2000, it's also home to the 102nd highest percentage of Guatemalan residents, which made up 1.09% of the population (tied with Calverton, New York).

Education and Research
The School District of Palm Beach County provides public education. Jupiter is also home to several private schools and religious schools.

Jupiter's population is served by two public high schools: Jupiter Community High School in Jupiter, and William T. Dwyer High School in Palm Beach Gardens.

Jupiter Christian School is a private school in the town.

Universities and colleges

Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College at Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University, John D. MacArthur Campus

Research

Jupiter is home to the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience, which conducts fundamental research in neuroscience, and is the Max Planck Society's first non-European research institute.

Fire Department
Since 1984, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the citizens of Jupiter. There are three fire stations assigned to the town:
 * Station 16 – Engine 16, Rescue 16 and Brush 16;
 * Station 18 – Engine 18 and Rescue 18;
 * Station 19 – Squad 19, Rescue 19, Special Operations 19, Brush 19 and 3 command vehicles.

Station 19 is the headquarters for Battalion 1, which covers Jupiter, Juno Beach, Lake Park and unincorporated areas of Palm Beach County such as Jupiter Farms and Palm Beach Country Estates.

Police Department
The Jupiter Police Department consists of 121 sworn officers and 36 civilian support staff personnel, and is headquartered in the town's municipal campus. Its operational divisions include Road Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Traffic, K-9, Marine, Beach Patrol, Crime Scene Investigation, SWAT and Hostage Negotiation.

Economy
Companies based in Jupiter include G4S Secure Solutions, Town Sports International Holdings, Holtec International, and The Babylon Bee.

Notable people

 * Robert Allenby, Australian professional golfer on PGA Tour
 * Rick Ankiel, professional baseball player
 * Briny Baird, professional golfer on PGA Tour
 * Daniel Berger, professional golfer on PGA Tour
 * Matt Bosher, professional football player
 * Don Brewer, drummer, singer, original member of Grand Funk Railroad
 * Tyler Cameron, Contestant on the Bachelorette
 * Shelby Chesnes, Playboy Playmate of the Month, July 2012
 * Philip J. Corso, U.S. Army lieutenant colonel and author of The Day After Roswell
 * Ernie Els, South African professional golfer on PGA Tour
 * Colleen Farrington, Playboy Playmate, model and nightclub singer
 * Rickie Fowler, professional golfer on PGA Tour
 * Hermes Franca, Brazilian mixed martial artist and UFC fighter
 * Drew Garrett, actor
 * Lucas Glover, professional golfer on the PGA Tour
 * Brendan Grace, Irish comedian
 * Rob Grill, singer (The Grass Roots)
 * Matt Holliday, professional baseball player
 * Hugh Howey, writer
 * Michael Jordan, Hall of Fame NBA basketball player
 * Sarah Kauss, entrepreneur, S'well water bottles
 * Kyle Kirkwood, racing driver in the Indycar Series
 * Brooks Koepka, professional golfer
 * Debi Laszewski, IFBB professional bodybuilder
 * Daryl Logullo, business executive and ecommerce thought leader
 * Jamie Lovemark, professional golfer on PGA Tour
 * Shane Lowry, Irish professional golfer on PGA tour
 * Will MacKenzie, professional golfer on PGA Tour
 * Steve Marino, professional golfer on PGA Tour
 * Vincent Marotta, entrepreneur, co-developer of Mr. Coffee
 * Rory McIlroy, professional golfer on PGA Tour
 * Miles Mikolas, professional baseball player
 * Jason Newsted, former bass player of Metallica
 * Cody Parkey, professional football player
 * Charles Nelson Reilly, actor and teacher. He lived in house given to him by Burt Reynolds, who had previously lived in it with Sally Field.
 * Burt Reynolds, actor
 * Mike Schmidt, Hall of Fame major league baseball player
 * Justin Thomas, professional golfer on PGA Tour
 * Dara Torres, five-time Olympic swimmer and gold medalist
 * Charles Vanik, former Democratic congressman from Ohio
 * Richy Werenski, professional golfer on PGA Tour
 * Brett Wetterich, professional golfer on PGA Tour
 * Tiger Woods, professional golfer on the PGA Tour
 * Zion Wright, professional skateboarder, U.S. Olympic Skateboard Team

Points of interest

 * Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1973.
 * Jupiter is the home to the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals spring training facilities as well as one of their respective Low-A Minor League Baseball affiliates, the Jupiter Hammerheads and Palm Beach Cardinals. They share the use of the Roger Dean Stadium complex, located in Abacoa. Both minor league squads compete in the Low-A Southeast.
 * William P. Gwinn Airport is located in Jupiter.
 * Jupiter is home to Florida Atlantic University's MacArthur Campus. This northern campus of FAU is also the location of the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College.
 * Palm Beach International Raceway a racing facility built in 1965, and was remodeled in 2008 in an attempt to obtain a FIA Grade II Certification. The Facility currently hosts several IHRA and NHRA sportsman events as well as an ARCA Remax Series event.
 * The Scripps Research Institute has opened a satellite campus adjacent to the MacArthur Campus of Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter. Approximately 360 scientists and technical staff operate in a 350000 sqft state of the art research facility. Scripps Florida focuses on the development of therapeutic opportunities in several disease areas.
 * The Max Planck Society has a facility on the FAU campus, the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience, and is the Max Planck Society's first non-European research institute.
 * Jupiter beaches, many of which are dog-friendly, draw many residents and visitors from all over the world.
 * The Harbourside Place is an outdoor, upscale shopping mall located just South of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse.
 * Downtown Abacoa is a downtown area present adjacent to Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College in Southwest Jupiter. It houses an amphitheater, restaurants, coffee shops, a farmer's market, and the yearly Feast of Little Italy.

Media
American Horror Story: Freak Show, the fourth season of American Horror Story, is set in Jupiter in 1952.

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Jupiter Inlet Colony, Florida

Jupiter Inlet Colony is a town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The town was incorporated in 1959 and is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 405 at the 2020 US census.

Geography
Jupiter Inlet Colony is located at 26.9475°N, -80.07472°W (26.947393, –80.074616), in the southernmost tip of Jupiter Island.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.2 sqmi, of which 0.2 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (21.74%) is water.

Roads

 * Beacon Ln.
 * Colony Rd.
 * Ocean Dr.
 * Beach Rd. (County Road 707)
 * Shelter Ln.
 * Lighthouse Dr.
 * Treasure Pl.

Climate
The Town of Jupiter Inlet Colony has a tropical climate, similar to the climate found in much of the Caribbean. It is part of the only region in the 48 contiguous states that falls under that category. More specifically, it generally has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification: Aw), bordering a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen climate classification: Am).

2010 and 2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 405 people, 174 households, and 117 families residing in the town.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 400 people, 198 households, and 135 families residing in the town.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 368 people, 180 households, and 124 families in the town. The population density was 2,090.1 PD/sqmi. There were 229 housing units at an average density of 1,300.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.73% White, and 0.27% from other races. Of the 180 households 12.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 23.9% of households were one person and 15.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.38.

In 2000, the age distribution was 10.6% under the age of 18, 1.1% from 18 to 24, 12.2% from 25 to 44, 36.1% from 45 to 64, and 39.9% 65 or older. The median age was 60 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males.

In 2000, the median household income was $65,938 and the median family income was $93,554. Males had a median income of $90,000 versus $41,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $66,713. About 1.6% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 1.2% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, 100% of the population spoke English as their first language. It, along with Briny Breezes, Cloud Lake, and Golf, were the only municipalities in Palm Beach county with all residents having the mother tongue of English.

Notable people

 * Perry Como, lived on Lighthouse Drive for 29 years, until his death in 2001
 * Alan Jackson, moved to Jupiter Island
 * Olivia Newton-John, resided there from 2009 to 2013 then moved to a condo nearby until 2015.
 * Kid Rock, still lives at Jupiter Inlet Colony
 * Tammy Wynette, moved to Jupiter Island

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Kings Point, Florida

Kings Point was a former census-designated place (CDP) and current unincorporated place in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States, located west of Delray Beach. The population was 12,207 as of the 2000 census. The CDP consists primarily of a retirement community of the same name. The 2012 documentary Kings Point depicted the lives of some of the residents and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject).

Geography
Kings Point is located at 26.44611°N, -80.13972°W (26.446044, -80.139715).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.7 km2, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 12,207 people, 7,998 households, and 3,599 families living in the CDP. The population density was 2,589.6 /km2. There were 10,494 housing units at an average density of 2,226.2 /km2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 99.10% White (98.1% were Non-Hispanic White), 0.27% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.08% from other races, and 0.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.13% of the population.

In 2000, there were 7,998 households, out of which 0.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.0% were married couples living together, 2.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 55.0% were non-families. 52.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 47.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.51 and the average family size was 2.05.

Of the residents in 2000, 0.2% were under the age of 18, 0.2% were 18 to 24, 1.8% were 25 to 44, 9.6% were 45 to 64, and 88.1% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 78 years. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 67.0 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the CDP was $25,010, and the median income for a family was $34,761. Males had a median income of $35,275 versus $25,714 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $21,893. About 4.0% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, English was the first language for 87.54% of all residents, while Yiddish accounted for 7.06%, Italian 1.14%, Spanish 0.85%, German 0.69%, and Hungarian 0.53% of the population.

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Lake Belvedere Estates, Florida

Lake Belvedere Estates is a census-designated place (CDP) in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 2,091 at the 2020 US census.

Geography
Lake Belvedere Estates is located at 26.68917°N, -80.13417°W (26.689143, -80.134282).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.5 km2, all land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,091 people, 447 households, and 392 families residing in the CDP.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 3,334 people, 974 households, and 901 families residing in the CDP.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,525 people, 478 households, and 409 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,015.2 /km2. There were 497 housing units at an average density of 330.8 /km2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 65.70% White (55.9% were Non-Hispanic White), 26.10% African American, 0.20% Native American, 1.31% Asian, 3.74% from other races, and 2.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.43% of the population.

As of 2000, there were 478 households, out of which 42.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.4% were non-families. 10.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.19 and the average family size was 3.39.

In 2000, in the CDP, the population was spread out, with 29.4% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 6.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the CDP was $45,774, and the median income for a family was $45,577. Males had a median income of $30,530 versus $27,891 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,784. About 12.3% of families and 17.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.3% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, English was the first language for 79.89% of all residents, while Spanish made up 15.90%, and French Creole was the mother tongue for 4.20% of the population.

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Lake Clarke Shores, Florida

Lake Clarke Shores is a town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The town is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The 2020 census recorded a population of 3,564.

The town was named after John Newton Clarke, who first filed a homestead claim in the area in 1897. Clarke intended to capitalize on the business of growing pineapples, but his efforts were ultimately unsuccessful. Very few people lived in the area until local attorney Walter Travers created a plan to develop a community around Lake Clarke and purchased 250 acres of land for $10,000 in the late 1940s. The completion of a bridge across the West Palm Beach Canal in 1953 spurred a further growth in population. With rumors spreading that West Palm Beach intended to annex the community, residents voted by a wide margin to support the incorporation of Lake Clarke Shores as a town on April 10, 1956, which the Florida Legislature officially approved in July 1, 1957.

Today, Lake Clarke Shores maintains a small population. The town is primarily a bedroom community, with most of its businesses and other commercial buildings located along Forest Hill Boulevard (State Road 882).

History
The town of Lake Clarke Shores was named after John Newton Clarke, a general store grocer, postmaster in Lake Worth (now known as Lake Worth Beach), and Royal Poinciana Hotel employee who filed a homestead claim in 1897 for a 139 acre (56 hectare) area of land on the eastern shore of a lake situated just west of West Palm Beach. Clarke would later name the lake after himself. He also purchased 5 acres of land in West Palm Beach near where Hillcrest Cemetery and Parker Avenue stand today. Attempting to capitalize on the promising pineapple growing business, Clarke used the property for growing pineapples and operating a packinghouse. However, the thriving pineapple business in South Florida suffered extensive losses in 1910, and the completion Henry Flagler's railway to Key West in 1912 allowed pineapples from Cuba to be shipped to the northern United States more cost-effectively than from Florida. Clarke and many others in South Florida abandoned the pineapple industry by 1915. Thereafter, Clarke used the land as a fishing retreat. However, Lake Clarke, which had stretched from Southern Boulevard (State Road 84) to the city of Lake Worth, was reduced to a marsh and fell about 8 ft in height in 1917 upon completion of the West Palm Beach Canal.

In the early 1930s, Zeb Vance Hooker and his family became the first settlers in modern-day Lake Clarke Shores by squatting in a wooden shack on land by the southeast side of Lake Clarke. In 1946, Patsy Renolds built a house where Antigua Road stands today and is the oldest home in Lake Clarke Shores. By the late 1940s, local attorney Walter Travers visited the area and bought the lakeshore properties from their respective owners. Travers then attempted to buy land which had been drained during the construction of the West Palm Beach Canal in the 1910s. The state of Florida initially denied his request. However, after meeting with the Trustees of the Internal Improvement Fund in Tallahassee, the board offered Travers the land for $300 per acre. Travers partially agreed but attempted to negotiate a lesser cost for land at lower elevations. The state then decided to auction the land. Travers was the only bidder and obtained 250 acres of land on the northwest periphery of the lake for $10,000, which a friend loaned to him. After obtaining $5,000 for an unrelated lawsuit settlement, Travers invested that money into his project to transform the area into a waterfront community and brought in dredging equipment in 1949. The fledgling community initially grew very slowly, with just three homes built by 1952. One reason for the slow growth was the lack of a bridge across the West Palm Beach Canal. Palm Beach County Commissioner Lake Lytal convinced the county commission to approve the building of a bridge, knowing that Travers intended to contribute $10,000 to its construction. The bridge, completed in 1953, connected Selby Road and Forest Hill Boulevard (State Road 882) – with the entirety of the road becoming Forest Hill Boulevard – and resulted in a quicker increase in development and population.

Rumors spread that West Palm Beach planned to annex the area, prompting 60 people to form the Lake Clarke Property Owners’ Association in 1955. The association first met at a private residence, before meeting regularly at Meadow Park Elementary School. After reaching consensus on the name Lake Clarke Shores, residents met there on April 10, 1956, to decide on incorporation. Because the Florida Legislature did not meet in 1956, incorporation would have to be supported by two-thirds of voters. A total of 117 votes were cast, with 113 in favor and 4 in opposition to incorporating. Thus, the motion succeeded. William H. McLaughlin was unanimously selected to be the first mayor of Lake Clarke Shores, while Horace J. Cunningham, William M. Diemer, Robert G. Hillbert, Charles G. Platt, and Frank M. Seay served as the town's first aldermen. Other elected officials included Betty Diemer as town clerk, William H. Blythe as town marshal, and John Farrell as town attorney. The Florida Legislature approved the citizens vote to incorporate on July 1, 1957, when the town was granted the State Charter.

Development continued rapidly after Forest Hill Community High School opened just across the West Palm Beach Canal from Lake Clark Shores in 1958. The first census of the town occurred in 1960, which recorded a population of 1,297. In its early years, Lake Clarke Shores was almost entirely residential in nature. A 1962 description of the town in The Palm Beach Post noted that Forest Hill Baptist Church (now New Life Alliance Church) was the only non-residential building. However, the town council began passing ordinances later in the 1960s to allow commercial properties along Forest Hill Boulevard. The first commercial building, a gas station, opened at the corner of Forest Hill Boulevard and Florida Mango Road in June 1967. The town council, having long recognized the need for a town hall, finally authorized the construction of a town hall on Barbados Road in the 1970s, which opened in August 1974. The town hall would be dedicated on February 20, 1977. About 10 years later, in May 1987, a building headquartering the Lake Clarke Shores Police Department was completed.

Geography
Lake Clarke Shores is located adjacent to the cities of West Palm Beach and Lake Worth. Direct access to those cities is by Forest Hill Boulevard and Keller Road respectively. The Village of Palm Springs is located directly west of the town. The town is roughly bounded by Interstate 95 to the east, Florida Mango Road to the west, Summit Boulevard to the north, less the Lake Patrick neighborhood, and 10th Avenue North to the south, less the Waterside neighborhood.

Located in the east-central portion of the county, the town is situated just west of the south end of West Palm Beach, north and west of the north end of Lake Worth Beach, and east of Palm Springs.

Lake Clarke Shores is located at 26.64556°N, -80.07528°W (26.645644, −80.075379). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.0 sqmi, of which 1.0 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (7.62%) is water.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,564 people, 1,093 households, and 864 families residing in the town.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 3,376 people, 1,312 households, and 903 families residing in the town.

In 2010, the town's age distribution was 17.8% at 65 or older, 19.3% was under 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, and 34.6% from 45 to 64; the median age was 46.5 years. For every 100 males, there were 107 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 93.5 females. Around 25.7% of the households in 2010 had children under the age of 18 living with them, 22.4% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 31.0% were not families. About 23.4% of all households were made up of one individual, and 32.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42, and the average family size was 2.87.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,451 people, 1,407 households, and 1,029 families residing in the town. The population density was 3,538.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,462 housing units at an average density of 1,499.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 93.16% White (77.8% were Non-Hispanic White), 1.04% African American, 0.23% Native American, 1.94% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.46% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.52% of the population.

As of 2000, there were 1,407 households, out of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.82.

In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out, with 18.8% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 29.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $61,328, and the median income for a family was $71,641. Males had a median income of $48,000 versus $33,774 for females. The per capita income for the town was $31,526. About 2.3% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, speakers of English as a first language accounted for 84.76% of all residents, while Spanish was the mother tongue of 15.23% of the population.

As of 2000, Lake Clarke Shores had the forty-first highest percentage of Cuban residents in the US, with 10.08% of the town's population.

Parks and recreation
The town of Lake Clarke Shores includes five parks and recreational areas: Lake Clarke Shores is also located near Dreher Park, the Palm Beach Zoo, the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, and the West Palm Beach Golf Course.
 * Community Park
 * Boat Ramp Park
 * Memorial Park
 * Pine Tree Park
 * Town Hall Park

Government
Lake Clarke Shores uses the council-manager form of government. The town has five elected officials – mayor, vice mayor, president pro tem, and two council members. Town council members are elected to two-year terms. Being a council–manager form of government, the Lake Clarke Shores council appoints a town manager, who oversees administrative functions of the town government. The town manager also recommends proposals for the town council and implements policies approved by the town council. Another public official is the town clerk, who essentially serves as the town's secretary.

Lake Clarke Shores is part of Florida's 21st congressional district. The town at the state level is part of the 87th district of the Florida House of Representatives, which covers a large portion of east-central Palm Beach County. The town within the Florida Senate's 31st district, which includes much of east-central and southeast Palm Beach County. The town is also part of the 3rd district for the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners.

Education
Lake Clarke Shores does not have public or private schools within its boundaries. Public schools students in the northern half of the town attend Meadow Park Elementary School and Conniston Community Middle School in West Palm Beach, while students in the southern half of Lake Clarke Shores are assigned to North Grade Elementary Schools and Lake Worth Middle School in Lake Worth Beach. Students throughout the town attend Forest Hill Community High School, which is immediately east of the town's boundaries. Nearby, the village of Palm Springs includes the G-Star School of the Arts, a charter high school.

There are no colleges or universities in the town of Lake Clarke Shores. However, the nearby cities of Lake Worth Beach and West Palm Beach contain a few public and private higher education institutes, including Keiser University, Palm Beach Atlantic University, and Palm Beach State College.

Lake Clarke Shores is located near the main branch of the Palm Beach County Library System.

Media
The Lake Worth Herald and Coastal/Greenacres Observer, a weekly newspaper based in Lake Worth Beach, publishes stories about local news in the town. Residents of Lake Clarke Shores are also served by The Palm Beach Post, which is published in West Palm Beach. The Palm Beach Post had the 5th largest circulation for a newspaper in Florida as of November 2017 and is served to subscribers throughout Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast.

Lake Clarke Shores is part of the West Palm Beach–Fort Pierce television market, ranked as the 38th largest in the United States by Nielsen Media Research. The market is served by stations affiliated with major American networks including WPTV-TV/5 (NBC), WPEC/12 (CBS), WPBF/25 (ABC), WFLX/29 (FOX), WTVX/34 (CW), WXEL-TV/42 (PBS), WTCN-CD/43 (MYTV), WWHB-CD/48 (Azteca), WHDT/59 (Court TV), WFGC/61 (CTN), WPXP-TV/67 (ION), as well as local channel WBWP-LD/57 (Ind.).

Many radio stations are located within range of the town.

Transportation
Forest Hill Boulevard, officially designated as State Road 882, crosses east-to-west in the northern part of the town, while the undesignated Florida Mango Road runs the north-to-south length of Lake Clarke Shores. Interstate 95 runs along the eastern boundary of the town, with an entrance and exit ramp on Forest Hill Boulevard just east of Lake Clarke Shores's boundaries.

The nearby city of West Palm Beach has two train stations in its downtown area. Tri-Rail and Amtrak serve the Tamarind Avenue station, while the higher speed Brightline serves the Evernia Street station. Another Tri-Rail station is located in Lake Worth Beach. The nearest airport is the Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach. Palm Tran Route 46, which runs eastward and westward, has a few stops along Forest Hill Boulevard in Lake Clarke Shores and just outside the town limits.

Emergency services
The town of Lake Clarke Shores has operated a police department with full-time paid staff since November 1970, replacing its former volunteer force. In May 1987, the police department opened its own headquarters at the town hall complex on Barbados Road. The department employs a total of 37 people, with 11 full-time members, including Police Chief Wes Smith III. Although there is no longer a volunteer staff, the department continues to operate the Lake Clarke Shores Police Department's Citizen Observer Patrol Program, with volunteers annually spending an average of over 1,000 hours patrolling the streets and more than 200 hours assisting with administrative staff.

The police department building also includes an Emergency Operations Center for direct communications with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Palm Beach County Emergency Management. The town also uses the CodeRED Emergency Notification System, which sends alerts about emergency situations to residents via their mobile devices. Fire and rescue services in Lake Clarke Shores are conducted by the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.

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Lake Harbor, Florida

Lake Harbor is a census-designated place (CDP) in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida despite being physically and culturally closer to the Florida Heartland. The population was 49 at the 2020 US census.

Geography
Lake Harbor is located at 26.68694°N, -80.8075°W (26.686985, -80.807613).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.4 km2, all land. The community is centered at the intersection of Mutt Thomas Road and U.S. Route 27 (which runs concurrently with Florida State Road 80).

It is located along the southern banks of Lake Okeechobee, at the beginning of the Miami Canal. John Stretch Park is also located alongside the north end of Lake Harbor and the Lake Okeechobee.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 49 people, 15 households, and 15 families residing in the CDP.

2010 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 45 people, 0 households, and 0 families residing in the CDP.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 195 people, 65 households, and 44 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 57.5 /km2. There were 118 housing units at an average density of 34.8 /km2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 41.54% White (35.9% were Non-Hispanic White), 42.56% African American, 3.08% Asian, 2.05% from other races, and 10.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.67% of the population.

In 2000, there were 65 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.55.

As of 2000, in the CDP, the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 32.8% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.0 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the CDP was $35,208, and the median income for a family was $31,250. Males had a median income of $36,458 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $12,977. None of the families and 9.7% of the population were living below the poverty line.

As of 2000, English was the first language for 100% of the population, however, only 25 people out of 195 residents answered the 2000 U.S. Census' language section.

Education
Lake Harbor Elementary was the only school in Lake Harbor; School District of Palm Beach County closed the school in 1972 the community is grouped within the School District of Palm Beach County, though the community is just over equidistant from the Henry County Schools' Clewiston High School compared to Palm Beach County's Glades Central High School. Numerous charter and private schools are also located in the area, the largest of which being Glades Day School, and through Belle Glade, Lake Harbor additionally is within driving distance of numerous satellite university campuses and specialty education centers.

Religion
Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church of Lake Harbor is a testament to resilience and determination in the face of adversity. The church was founded in 1924 by Pastor Riley on the west side of the Miami canal, along Miami Canal Road. It quickly became a pillar of the community, providing spiritual guidance and support to its African America members of Lake Harbor community and surround sugar and agriculture farms.

However, the young church faced a devastating setback in 1928 when the Okeechobee hurricane, also known as the San Felipe Segundo hurricane, struck the region. The hurricane's destructive force was overwhelming, and Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church was not spared. The church building was destroyed, leaving the congregation in a state of disarray and uncertainty.

In a remarkable act of generosity, Mutt Thomas, the owner and operator of C.A. Thomas Farms, donated both land and a new building for the church. The new location was on the east side of the Miami canal, along Mutt Thomas Road. With this gift, the church was able to rebuild and continue its mission.

Over the years, the church had several pastors, but one of the most prominent figures was Pastor Aaron Drayton. Under his leadership, the church experienced growth and expansion. Pastor Drayton also played a significant role in nurturing young ministers within the congregation. Among them were Pastor Willie C. Thornton, Pastor Freddie Lee Thornton, and Pastor John Holman, who were licensed under his guidance.

When Pastor Aaron Drayton retired, Pastor John Holman assumed the role of pastor and continued the church's growth trajectory. The congregation flourished under his leadership, fostering a strong sense of community and faith.

However, in October 2005, Hurricane Wilma struck the area, once again wreaking havoc on the church. The building was destroyed, and the congregation faced the challenge of rebuilding yet again. Undeterred, Pastor John Holman and the devoted members of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church found alternative locations to continue their worship and community activities.

In September 2011, Pastor John Holman led the congregation in a significant milestone when they purchased a church building in Belle Glade, Florida. This new location provided a more permanent home for Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, allowing them to rebuild and strengthen their presence in the community.

Transportation
Lake Harbor has limited access to outside regions by road, and the primary road links Lake Harbor are U.S. Route 27 and Florida State Road 80. Lake Harbor, however, is directly on the Okeechobee Waterway, enabling connections to multiple other regions of Lake Okeechobee and its maritime links.

Commercial air transport to Lake Harbor is limited, and the closest airport with commercial service to Lake Harbor is Palm Beach International Airport at about 50 miles away. Residents can also elect to utilize Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport or Southwest Florida International Airport, both of which are less than 80 miles away from Lake Harbor. General aviation has a much closer link to Lake Harbor, as Belle Glade State Municipal Airport is located less than ten miles away from the town.

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Lake Park, Florida

Lake Park is a town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. Lake Park is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 9,047 at the 2020 US census.

Geography
Lake Park is located at 26.80028°N, -80.06417°W (26.800389, –80.064237).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.3 sqmi, of which 2.2 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi (7.66%) is water.

History
In 1923, it was officially incorporated as The Town of Kelsey City. It was originally named after Boston entrepreneur Harry Seymour Kelsey, after he purchased 30000 acre north of West Palm Beach. The town was renamed The Town of Lake Park in 1939, and it was the first zoned municipality in the State of Florida. It was designed and planned by Dr. John Nolan of Boston, Massachusetts, and the Olmsted Brothers, the landscaping firm of Frederick Law Olmsted's sons, Frederick Jr. and John Charles.

Since then, the boundaries of Lake Park have expanded to 2.35 sqmi of residential, business, industrial and mixed-use land. The Lake Park Town Hall, constructed in 1927 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, survived the 1928 Okeechobee hurricane and served as a shelter for town residents during the storm.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 9,047 people, 2,733 households, and 1,759 families residing in the town.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 8,155 people, 2,751 households, and 1,785 families residing in the town.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,721 people, 3,346 households, and 2,024 families residing in the town. The population density was 4,018.8 PD/sqmi. There were 3,650 housing units at an average density of 1,682.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 41.26% White (38% were Non-Hispanic White), 48.80% African American, 0.34% Native American, 2.89% Asian, 1.27% from other races, and 5.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.80% of the population.

As of 2000, there were 3,346 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.1% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.5% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.28.

In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 32.8% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $33,983, and the median income for a family was $37,047. Males had a median income of $26,476 versus $23,518 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,212. About 12.5% of families and 16.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.8% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, speakers of English as a first language accounted for 76.01% of all residents, while French Creole made up 13.11%, Spanish was at 5.83%, French consisted of 2.35%, Vietnamese made up 1.34%, and Chinese as a mother tongue made up 0.59% of the population.

As of 2000, Lake Park had the sixth highest percentage of Haitian residents in the US, with 14.50% of the populace. It also had the nineteenth highest percentage of Jamaican residents in the US, at 5.80% of the town's population (tied with the Carol City section of Miami Gardens.)

Libraries
The Lake Park Library is a public library at 529 Park Avenue, Lake Park, FL 33403. It was founded by the Lake Park Woman's Club in 1962, and it was established on the Town Hall's second floor. Ownership of the library was transferred from the Woman's Club to the town, and it was relocated in 1969 to a new building next door, where it currently resides. The growing population and book collection led to the creation of a meeting room and a separate children's room by 1990. Thereafter, rapid transformations in the library's services and the diversification of library materials led to expanding the building from December 1999 to October 2000.

The library provides a variety of services and events including storytimes for children, homework assistance, programs for adults, public computers with internet access, and access to two study rooms.

title: Lake Park, Florida