Lake Wales’ leaders will soon have a better gauge of the interest from developers in restoring the long-vacant Walesbilt Hotel. July 18 is the deadline for developers to respond to the city’s Request ...

Lake Wales has contracted with Place Economics to study the Walesbilt Hotel project and determine if the city would likely recover its investment.

LAKE WALES, Fla. — Lake Wales is set to become the first city in Polk County to create an “Arts, Culture and Entertainment District” allowing people to stroll through part of downtown with an ...

For the first time in the City of Lake Wales, residents will be able to purchase take-out alcohol and enjoy it in designated public areas. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.

The City of Lake Wales is seeking developers to restore the historic Walesbilt Hotel. Developers have until July 18 to submit qualifications, with a final contract award expected by December. A ...