How One Couple Helped Save This Small Florida Town

Описание: Thirty years ago, downtown Lake Placid was fading away — empty storefronts, deteriorating buildings, and a community wondering what the future might hold. Today the town is known as the Town of Murals, with more than 50 murals telling the story of the people, history, and traditions that shaped this small Florida town.

In this episode of Back Roads & Front Porches, we explore how one couple — Bob and Harriet Porter — helped spark a revival that transformed downtown Lake Placid.

What started with a single mural grew into a movement that brought visitors, businesses, and life back to the heart of the town. As we walk through the streets discovering the murals, we also experience the community that keeps this place alive — including the Saturday farmers market and the unique tradition that made Lake Placid known as the Clown Capital of the World.

Sometimes all it takes is one idea… and people who believe their town still matters.

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