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Lake Wales, city, Polk county, central Florida, U.S., 55 miles (90 km) east of Tampa. The site was surveyed in 1879 by Sidney Wailes, and the lake (originally called Watts) was renamed for him. The town was founded in 1911, and its name had been changed to Wales by the time a post office was.
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Strata Florida Abbey ( Welsh: Abaty Ystrad Fflur; pronunciation ⓘ) is a former Cistercian abbey situated just outside Pontrhydfendigaid, near Tregaron in the county of Ceredigion, Wales. The abbey was founded in 1164.
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The town was founded in 1911, and its name had been changed to Wales by the time a post office was established there in 1915. It developed as a centre for lumber milling and citrus growing, and later its setting amid myriad lakes made it a popular tourist spot.
In Lake Wales, tower bells ring from the Historic Bok Sanctuary – a collection of gardens and frequent site of outdoor concerts. Murals enliven the historic downtown, designed by the firm of famed city planner Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. Also, don’t miss the Lake Wales Art Center. The church, with its cupolas and bell towers, dates to 1927.
City of Lake Wales 201 W Central Avenue Lake Wales, FL 33853. City Hall: 863-678-4182 After Hours: Water / Sewer Emergencies: 863-632-2349 Streets / Parks Emergencies: 863-978-7468
Nov 3, 2022 · Covering an immense 1,700 acres on the surging Kissimmee River, the Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo is one of the last bastions of old-school ranching in Florida. The ranch, which forms part of the larger resort, is the main draw, giving you the chance to don your cowboy boots and step into the Wild West.
