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Lake Worth, Florida

Population: 35,133

Located in Palm Beach County

Named after the lagoon that sits to the east of it is the quaint town of Lake Worth, this artsy town holds many festivals, including a two day street painting festival that encompasses most of the downtown area. Homes range from cottages to Intercostal mansions to condos. Many antique and specialty stores give this town a unique flavor all it's own. This is one great little city.

Part of the Gold Coast of South Florida, Lake Worth has a population of 35,133 and covers 5.6 square miles. The city is located in Palm Beach County and has an average year round temperature of 74 degrees. 

Lake Worth was founded in 1912; today many historical buildings and organizations that were a first for Fort Worth are still in existence. As Fort Worth was developing the first church known then as the Union Church was created, today the church is still in use known now as the Congregational Church. The first social club in the city is still in existence today, the Pioneers of the City of Lake Worth.  The first Clubhouse, later called the Auditorium in 1916, was built on Dixie Highway between Lake and Lucerne Avenues, which is the site of the present City Hall. Amazingly enough in June 1913, the first girl was born in Lake Worth. Her name is Jean Childs Addison and she still proudly makes Lake Worth her home. At 6 p.m. on May 18, 1914, the electric current was turned on. Lake Worth had modernized and the kerosene lamp was relegated to the past. In 1914, the City's first baseball team was formed in the city.