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110 E. Main St., Avon Park, FL 33825 Phone: 863-452-4400
Avon Park is known as the "City of Charm" and it is located in Highlands County. Nestled in Central Florida, Avon Park is famous for its citrus and mile long "mall" down the center of Main Street. With a population of approximately 9,033 residents, and approximately 7.1 square miles in size, it has a friendly, down-home feeling.
Avon Park is one of the oldest cities of Highlands County. The first permanent settler in Avon Park was Oliver Martin Crosby, a Connecticut native who moved to the area in 1884 to study the wildlife of the Everglades. By 1886, enough people had followed that the town of "Lake Forest" was founded. An English woman who had settled in the area convinced Crosby that the area was reminiscent of her home of Stratford-upon-Avon, and persuaded him to change the name of the settlement to Avon Park.
The City of Avon Park is accepting Volunteer Applications for the following boards/committees:
Airport Advisory Committee needs: 1 Regular and 1 Alternate
Main Street CRA Advisory Board needs: 2 Regular and 2 Alternates
Southside CRA Advisory Board needs: 2 Alternates
Police Pension Board - 1 position - call Carol Knapp for details (863)453-5258
Citizen participation is greatly appreciated!
If you have any questions regarding qualifications please contact the City Clerk at 863-452-4403. Please go to RESOURCES/PUBLICATIONS/Volunteer Application to print an application.
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City Council
Avon Park, Florida operates under a City Manager / City Council form of government, with five City Council members, including a Mayor and a Deputy Mayor. City Council members serve three-year terms, which begin in Januar
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Avon Park City Council
Avon Park, Florida operates under a City Manager / City Council form of government, with five City Council members, including a Mayor and a Deputy Mayor. City Council members serve three-year terms, which begin in Januar
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Utility Billing Department
IMPORTANT Information for Our Utility Customers The Utility Department provides billing services for water, wastewater and garbage service to the City of Avon Park. This department consist of 6 dedicated emp
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Community Center
The Avon Park Community Center is located at 310 W. Main St., Avon Park, (between the railroad tracks, near the Depot Museum) and is available to rent for special occasions or meetings. There are 2 floors; the do
City Council
Avon Park, Florida operates under a City Manager / City Council form of government, with five City Council members, including a Mayor and a Deputy Mayor. City Council members
Avon Park City Council
Avon Park, Florida operates under a City Manager / City Council form of government, with five City Council members, including a Mayor and a Deputy Mayor. City Council members
Utility Billing Department
IMPORTANT Information for Our Utility Customers The Utility Department provides billing services for water, wastewater and garbage service to the City of Avon Park.&nbs
