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Lake Wales is officially designated as part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg metropolitan area.
Answer: False
Lake Wales is officially designated as part of the Lakeland-Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area, not the Tampa-St. Petersburg metropolitan area.
Lake Wales experienced significant hurricane damage from Hurricane Andrew in the early 1990s.
Answer: False
While Lake Wales has experienced hurricane damage, Hurricane Andrew in the early 1990s did not cause significant damage to the city; more recent hurricanes like Charley, Frances, and Jeanne in 2004, and Irma in 2017, had a greater impact.
Lake Wales is geographically located near the center of the Florida peninsula on the Lake Wales Ridge.
Answer: True
Lake Wales is situated on the Lake Wales Ridge, a prominent geological feature located near the geographical center of the Florida peninsula.
The climate of Lake Wales is classified as arid desert.
Answer: False
Lake Wales possesses a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot days and warm nights, rather than an arid desert climate.
January is the coldest month in Lake Wales, with average daily mean temperatures dropping below 18.0 °C.
Answer: True
January is indeed the coldest month in Lake Wales, with average daily mean temperatures falling below 18.0 °C (64.4 °F).
Lake Wales is situated at an elevation of approximately 128 meters above sea level.
Answer: False
Lake Wales is situated at an elevation of approximately 128 feet (39 meters) above sea level, not 128 meters.
The total area of Lake Wales is over 50 square kilometers, with a significant portion being water.
Answer: False
While the total area exceeds 50 square kilometers, the proportion of water coverage is not considered significant enough to validate the entire statement according to the source's criteria.
Lake Wales observes Pacific Standard Time (PST).
Answer: False
Lake Wales observes Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), not Pacific Standard Time (PST).
To which Metropolitan Statistical Area is Lake Wales, Florida officially designated?
Answer: The Lakeland-Winter Haven Metropolitan Area
Lake Wales is officially designated as part of the Lakeland-Winter Haven, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which natural disaster significantly impacted Lake Wales in 2004, bringing hurricane-force winds?
Answer: Hurricane Charley
Hurricane Charley, along with Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne, significantly impacted Lake Wales in 2004, bringing hurricane-force winds.
Lake Wales is situated on which geographical feature?
Answer: The Lake Wales Ridge
Lake Wales is situated on the Lake Wales Ridge, a significant geological feature in central Florida.
What is the Köppen climate classification for Lake Wales?
Answer: Humid Subtropical Climate
The Köppen climate classification for Lake Wales is Humid Subtropical.
What is the approximate elevation of Lake Wales?
Answer: 128 feet (39 meters)
The approximate elevation of Lake Wales is 128 feet (39 meters) above sea level.
How much of Lake Wales' total area is classified as water?
Answer: Approximately 1.27 square miles
Approximately 1.27 square miles of Lake Wales' total area is classified as water.
Early surveyors found the land around present-day Lake Wales to be fertile and ideal for immediate settlement.
Answer: False
Contrary to initial assumptions, early surveyors and settlers considered the land around present-day Lake Wales to be less than ideal for immediate settlement.
Sidney Irving Wailes renamed Watts Lake to Lake Wailes in honor of his family.
Answer: False
Sidney Irving Wailes renamed Watts Lake to Lake Wailes in 1879 in his capacity as an agent for the Florida Land and Improvement Co., not specifically in honor of his family.
G.V. Tillman identified potential for turpentine and citrus industries in the Lake Wales region in the early 1900s.
Answer: True
In 1902, G.V. Tillman scouted the region and recognized its potential for turpentine and citrus industries, among others.
The city of Lake Wales was planned and established between 1911 and 1912 by the Lake Wales Land Company.
Answer: True
The Lake Wales Land Company was instrumental in planning and establishing the city of Lake Wales between 1911 and 1912.
Allen Carleton Nydegger plotted the community of Lake Wales while camping near Lake Kissimmee.
Answer: False
Allen Carleton Nydegger plotted the community of Lake Wales while camping on the shores of Crystal Lake, not Lake Kissimmee.
The city was officially incorporated as Lake Wailes in May 1917, distinct from the lake's spelling.
Answer: False
The city was officially incorporated as Lake Wales in May 1917, despite the lake generally retaining the spelling 'Lake Wailes'.
A significant infrastructure development in 1925 involved the construction of a new railroad line connecting Lake Wales to the Everglades.
Answer: True
In 1925, the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad constructed a new line that extended towards the Everglades region, with a depot established in Lake Wales in 1928.
The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad played a role in Lake Wales' development by establishing a depot in 1928.
Answer: True
The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad established a depot in Lake Wales in 1928, contributing to the city's development during that era.
Which of the following potential industries was identified in the Lake Wales region by G.V. Tillman in 1902?
Answer: Turpentine and citrus
In 1902, G.V. Tillman identified potential for turpentine and citrus industries in the Lake Wales region.
Who was responsible for plotting the community of Lake Wales, and where did his crew camp during the process?
Answer: Allen Carleton Nydegger; on the shores of Crystal Lake
Allen Carleton Nydegger was responsible for plotting the community, and his crew camped on the shores of Crystal Lake during this endeavor.
What year was the City of Lake Wales officially incorporated as a town?
Answer: 1917
The City of Lake Wales was officially incorporated as a town in May 1917.
According to the 2020 census, Lake Wales had a population of just over 16,000 residents.
Answer: True
The 2020 census data indicates that Lake Wales had a population of 16,361 residents.
Between 2010 and 2020, the percentage of non-Hispanic Whites decreased, while the Hispanic or Latino population increased in Lake Wales.
Answer: True
Census data from 2010 to 2020 indicates a decrease in the non-Hispanic White population percentage and a corresponding increase in the Hispanic or Latino population percentage.
The population of Lake Wales increased by over 30% between the 2010 and 2020 censuses.
Answer: True
The population of Lake Wales experienced a growth of approximately 39.5% between the 2010 census (14,225 residents) and the 2020 census (16,361 residents), which is over 30%.
Lake Wales experienced a population decline between the 1920 and 1930 censuses.
Answer: False
Lake Wales experienced significant population growth, not a decline, between the 1920 and 1930 censuses, with an increase of over 300%.
The population of Lake Wales decreased slightly between 1970 and 1980.
Answer: True
According to census records for the period, the population of Lake Wales experienced a slight decrease between 1970 and 1980.
The population density in Lake Wales in 2020 was approximately 335 people per square kilometer.
Answer: True
Based on the 2020 census data, Lake Wales had a population density of approximately 335.22 people per square kilometer.
What was the population growth rate of Lake Wales between the 1920 and 1930 US Censuses?
Answer: Approximately 327%
The population of Lake Wales grew by approximately 327.3% between the 1920 census and the 1930 census.
Lake Wales operates under a strong mayor system where the mayor holds significant executive power.
Answer: False
Lake Wales operates under a Commission-Manager form of government, not a strong mayor system, meaning the mayor's executive power is limited.
The Lake Wales City Commission consists of five members, including a mayor and four commissioners.
Answer: True
The Lake Wales City Commission is composed of five members: one mayor and four commissioners.
The City Commission in Lake Wales is solely responsible for appointing the City Manager.
Answer: False
The City Commission is responsible for appointing the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney, indicating their role extends beyond solely appointing the City Manager.
The Mayor of Lake Wales has the power to veto ordinances passed by the City Commission.
Answer: False
The Mayor of Lake Wales presides over commission meetings and has a vote, but does not possess the power to veto ordinances.
Each member of the Lake Wales City Commission serves a four-year term.
Answer: False
Members of the Lake Wales City Commission serve three-year terms, not four-year terms.
Commission members in Lake Wales are elected from specific districts, ensuring geographic representation.
Answer: False
While four of the five commission members must reside in specific districts, all commissioners are elected at-large, not solely from specific districts.
The Deputy Mayor assumes the full mayoral duties permanently if the mayor resigns.
Answer: False
If the mayor resigns, the Deputy Mayor assumes the mayoral role for the remainder of the unexpired term, not permanently.
Lake Wales municipal elections are partisan, with candidates identified by political party.
Answer: False
Lake Wales municipal elections are nonpartisan; candidates are not identified by political party affiliation.
What is the governmental structure of Lake Wales?
Answer: Commission-Manager
Lake Wales employs a Commission-Manager form of government.
Who appoints the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney in Lake Wales?
Answer: The elected City Commission
The elected City Commission is responsible for appointing the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney.
What power does the Mayor of Lake Wales NOT possess?
Answer: The power to veto commission decisions
The Mayor of Lake Wales does not possess the power to veto commission decisions.
How long is the term for each member of the Lake Wales City Commission?
Answer: 3 years
Each member of the Lake Wales City Commission serves a 3-year term.
What is the primary function of the City Manager in Lake Wales' government?
Answer: To handle the day-to-day operations of the city.
The primary function of the City Manager in Lake Wales' government is to oversee the day-to-day operations of the city.
U.S. Route 27 and State Road 60 are major highways serving Lake Wales.
Answer: True
U.S. Route 27 and State Road 60 are indeed significant highways that provide access to and through Lake Wales.
Winter Haven Area Transit provides bus service connecting Lake Wales to Frostproof and Bartow.
Answer: False
Winter Haven Area Transit provides bus service connecting Lake Wales to Winter Haven and Frostproof; however, the statement incorrectly includes Bartow.
Lake Wales Municipal Airport serves commercial airlines, while Chalet Suzanne Air Strip is for private jets.
Answer: False
Neither the Lake Wales Municipal Airport nor the Chalet Suzanne Air Strip serves commercial airlines; both accommodate light aircraft.
There are twelve educational institutions in Lake Wales, including charter, public, and private schools.
Answer: True
Lake Wales is home to twelve educational institutions, encompassing charter, traditional public, and private schools.
Warner University and Polk State College are the primary higher education institutions serving Lake Wales.
Answer: False
While Warner University is a primary higher education institution in Lake Wales, Webber International University is also located there, and Polk State College operates a satellite campus, making the original statement incomplete and thus false.
AdventHealth Lake Wales is the sole hospital facility within the city.
Answer: True
AdventHealth Lake Wales is identified as the only hospital facility located within the city limits of Lake Wales.
Which major highway runs through Lake Wales, also known as Scenic Highway?
Answer: State Road 17
State Road 17, also known as Scenic Highway, runs through Lake Wales.
What entity provides bus service connecting Lake Wales to nearby cities like Winter Haven?
Answer: Winter Haven Area Transit
Winter Haven Area Transit provides bus service connecting Lake Wales to nearby cities, including Winter Haven.
Which of the following is a college located in Lake Wales?
Answer: Warner University
Warner University is one of the higher education institutions located in Lake Wales.
Grassy Lake Preserve is primarily composed of Lake Wales Ridge scrub land and is located near an elementary school.
Answer: True
Grassy Lake Preserve is indeed characterized by Lake Wales Ridge scrub land and is situated near Janie Howard Wilson Elementary School.
In 2016, a Lake Wales police officer was suspended for using a racial slur against a Black suspect.
Answer: False
In 2016, a police officer faced accusations of using a racial slur, leading to a one-day suspension; however, the department denied the slur was used, thus the statement that the officer was suspended *for using* the slur is considered false.
Spook Hill is a location where vehicles appear to roll downhill due to a strong gravitational pull.
Answer: False
Spook Hill is an optical illusion, commonly referred to as a gravity hill, where vehicles appear to roll uphill due to an optical phenomenon, not a strong gravitational pull.
The Walesbilt Hotel, located in the commercial historic district, is the tallest building in the area and is currently undergoing restoration.
Answer: True
The Walesbilt Hotel, situated within the commercial historic district, is noted as the tallest building in the area and is undergoing restoration.
The Lake Wales History Museum is housed in the former city hall building.
Answer: False
The Lake Wales History Museum is housed in the former Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Depot, not the former city hall.
Edward Bok, a notable editor, died in Lake Wales in 1930 near his Singing Tower.
Answer: True
Edward Bok, the prominent editor, passed away in Lake Wales in 1930, in proximity to his beloved Singing Tower.
Red Grange, a famous baseball player, lived in Lake Wales until his death.
Answer: False
Red Grange, a famous football player, lived in Lake Wales until his death, not a baseball player.
Lake Wales belongs to the Orlando television market.
Answer: False
Lake Wales belongs to the Tampa/St. Pete television market, not the Orlando television market.
Residents of Lake Wales are referred to as 'Walers'.
Answer: False
Residents of Lake Wales are known as 'Lake Waleans', not 'Walers'.
The area code serving Lake Wales is 863.
Answer: True
The primary area code serving Lake Wales is 863.
The "Crown Jewel of the Ridge" is a nickname for the nearby Lake Kissimmee.
Answer: False
The nickname 'Crown Jewel of the Ridge' refers to the city of Lake Wales itself, not Lake Kissimmee.
Bok Tower Gardens is primarily known for its historical significance related to early city planning.
Answer: False
Bok Tower Gardens is renowned for its natural beauty, architecture, and the Singing Tower, not primarily for its historical significance related to early city planning.
What type of land does Grassy Lake Preserve primarily consist of?
Answer: Lake Wales Ridge scrub land
Grassy Lake Preserve primarily consists of Lake Wales Ridge scrub land.
Which of the following is described as a gravity hill or optical illusion in Lake Wales?
Answer: Spook Hill
Spook Hill is described as a gravity hill or optical illusion in Lake Wales.
What is significant about the commercial historic district in Lake Wales?
Answer: It features architectural examples from the Florida land boom of the 1920s.
The commercial historic district is significant for featuring architectural examples from the Florida land boom of the 1920s.
In what type of building is the Lake Wales History Museum housed?
Answer: The old Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Depot
The Lake Wales History Museum is housed in the old Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Depot.
Who was Edward Bok, and what is his connection to Lake Wales?
Answer: He was the editor of the Ladies' Home Journal who died near his Singing Tower in Lake Wales.
Edward Bok, a notable editor of the Ladies' Home Journal, died in Lake Wales in 1930 near his Singing Tower.
Which of these notable sports figures, associated with Lake Wales, was an NBA player?
Answer: Amar'e Stoudemire
Amar'e Stoudemire is listed among the notable sports figures associated with Lake Wales who played in the NBA.
What is the demonym for residents of Lake Wales?
Answer: Lake Waleans
The demonym for residents of Lake Wales is Lake Waleans.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a notable attraction in Lake Wales?
Answer: The Kennedy Space Center
The Kennedy Space Center is not listed as a notable attraction in Lake Wales; attractions mentioned include Bok Tower Gardens, Spook Hill, and the commercial historic district.