City of Avon Park
Description
The City of Charm 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, as President of the Florida Development Company, he recruited settlers to the area, many of whom were from England including many from the town of Stratford-upon-Avon in England, who gave the town its name and making it the oldest City in Highlands County.
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Community Volunteering opportunity
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A very successful event at Donaldson Park. You still have time to come visit today or Saturday. Awesome job by the AP Chamber in organizing.
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Durrah Martin Baseball Complex approaching 95% complete. New drainage, new parking lot, lighting, and fencing. Pedro says it's never looked this good.
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Fresh asphalt going in today at Durrah Martin.
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Delaney Avenue is getting a new pavilion, drainage, underground power, and 8-ft sidewalk.
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The city council chambers "under construction"
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Durrah Martin Baseball complex new drainage and parking lot.
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This Holiday, like all Holidays, the Avon Park Founders Garden Club decorated City Hall. Thank you for giving back to the Community!
Elected Officials
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 January. The Mayor is selected by vote of the citizens of Avon Park. The Mayor has the same authority and voting power as the other City Council members, chairs the meetings, and is the head of government for all ceremonial purposes. The Deputy Mayor is selected by the City Council members at the first meeting in January of each year. City Council members each earn a salary of $1,200 per year. The Mayor earns $1,800 per year. The City Council meets regularly at 6:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month* in the City Council Chambers, 123 E. Pine Street. Regular meetings are televised on the local cable television system.
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