Take a Stroll Down Memory Lane
Take a Stroll Down Memory Lane
Revisit or learn about some of our most memorable accomplishments.
Our Projects Through The Years
Our Projects Through The Years
Revisit or learn about some of the community development projects The Highway Park Neighborhood Council has completed in Lake Placid, Florida over the years. For more information, contact us!
U S Hwy 27 S Veterans Memorial
U S Hwy 27 S Veterans Memorial
Over the years, the agency has a multi-year, multi-faceted strategy and implemented numerous projects as part of our Community Revitalization Initiative (social, cultural, health) and poverty mitigation (economic) programs.
Restoration of Historic Highway Park Cemetery
Restoration of Historic Highway Park Cemetery
GRANTS - We appreciate these wonderful companies!
T- Mobile, Florida Blue, Florida Department of Transportation - Keep Our Paradise Litter Free, KAB (UPS, Lowe's, Snapple), Pro Bass, Zephrin Augustine, Murphy Oil, Ross & Annette Hendrix, Walmart, Lake Placid Noon Rotary, Florida Humanities, Highlands County Cares, Wells Fargo, SunTrust Bank, Seminole Brighton Council, Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, Florida Beverage Association, National Endowment for the Humanities, Reynolds Foundation, Swann Mortuary, AMT Imaging, Florida Hospital Heartland, A Duda, Tampa Bay Buccaneers & Duke Energy, Publix Supermarkets, Winn Dixie, Alan Jay Automotive, Glades Electric, & Alice Consulting Services, Soul City Magazine, News Sun- Midflorida News, Mason Smoak Foundation,
Special Donations: Ross Hendricks, Zephrin Augustine, Elaine Strong, Christene Johnson, Jack Richie, Mike & Chris Rider, Felixia Colon, Alejandro & April Colon, Chantal Brown, Tiffany Green, Evelyn Colón, Teddy Callahan, Sarah Sholtz, Dennis Crenshaw, Sr., Patrice Ayala, Shirley Wilson and other donors who wished to remain anonymous
Launched Dare to Dream Art Works (2016 - Current)
Launched Dare to Dream Art Works (2016 - Current)
An activity to support the arts as a catalyst to economic recovery and social engagement.
Annual Great American Cleanups
Annual Great American Cleanups
Volunteers needed. Please call 863/318-7481 to learn more.
Award Winning - Keep America Beautiful Affiliate
Award Winning - Keep America Beautiful Affiliate
KAB - Multiple Lowe's, UPS, grants
KAB - Multiple Lowe's, UPS, grants
A project to restore fruit trees in the community. Sponsored by KAB/UPS.
Thanks to our multi-year Grantors & Sponsors
T-Mobile, Florida Blue, Seminole Brighton Council, AARP, Tampa Bay Rays, US Department of Transportation, US Department of Agriculture, ADuda & Sons, Lake Placid Noon Rotary, Whole Kids, US Division of Forestry, Guidewell, Swans Mortuary,
Highway Park Community Demonstration & Teaching Garden - 100 Anderson Street, Lake Placid, FL
completed fall 2022
Training for garden design by Cissi Stanko - Education Manager, Bok Tower Garden
MAJOR PROJECTS
MAJOR PROJECTS
A $727,599 fund for the design, construction, and landscaping of the old State Road j8 to South Main Street in front of the Highway Park community.
Grand Opening of Village Green Community Park and Resource Center (May 2, 2015), upgraded 2021, additional services added
Grand Opening of Village Green Community Park and Resource Center (May 2, 2015), upgraded 2021, additional services added
Highway Park Rising Galas (Black History Month)
Highway Park Rising Galas (Black History Month)
2019-2020 Projects
2019-2020 Projects
