Lake Placid is centrally located in Highlands County, Florida.  It is only:

-  100 miles south of Orlando
-  100 miles southeast of Tampa
-  100 miles northwest of West Palm Beach

The greater Lake Placid Florida area includes 27 freshwater lakes, including Lake Istokpoga, Florida’s fifth largest lake at 27,962 acres.  All these lakes make it a great destination for locals and tourists.  Enjoy all kinds of water sports including boating, fishing, jet skiing and swimming.

Lake Placid also has a world class golf course, Placid Lakes Country Club, within a 5 minute walk from Cypress Villas as well as its own private airport for residents use.  The golf course and club house were completely remodeled during 2005.   For more information on the Placid Lakes Country Club, call (863) 465-4333.

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Click here for Placid Lakes Country Club website.

Click here for directions to Cypress Villas @ Lake Placid.