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About Lake Placid, FL

Lake Placid sits in Florida's citrus belt along US 27, about 100 miles from both Tampa and Fort Lauderdale. This Highlands County town features rolling lakeland terrain unusual for Florida, with a subtropical climate ideal for year-round activities. Highway 27 provides the main north-south route, while State Road 70 runs east-west to the Gulf Coast. The town proudly displays over 40 outdoor murals depicting local ranching and agricultural history.

Where is Lake Placid, FL on the map?

Lake Placid, FL is in United States, at 27.304, -81.371 - about 24 km south-east of Sebring, FL.

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What is the closest airport to Lake Placid, FL?

The closest airport to Lake Placid, FL is Southwest Florida International Airport, 121 km (about 1 h 46 min by car).

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