The Lake Wales History Museum is accepting nominations for the 2023 Pioneer of the Year Award. The accolade celebrates individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the Lake Wales ...

Sharon Kurschner will be honored as Lake Wales Pioneer of the Year during the 49th Annual Pioneer Days festival on Oct. 25 in ...

Melissa Stoller is leaving as executive director of the Lake Wales History Museum after 18 months. Stoller joined the museum in July 2022 after serving for eight years as executive director of the ...

Two companies, Restoration St. Louis Inc. and Blackmon and Andoniades Families, are finalists to restore the historic Walesbilt Hotel. Four developers initially submitted bids, but only two scored ...

LAKE WALES, Fla. (WFLA) — “Other than Bok Tower, it’s the tallest structure in town,” said Brandon Alvarado, the president of the Lake Wales History Museum. According to Alvarado, the Dixie Walesbilt ...

Four companies have signaled interest in restoring the historic Walesbilt Hotel in Lake Wales. The applicants will be notified by Aug. 8 if they are considered qualified to proceed. Lake Wales aims to ...

The Lake Wales History Museum is accepting nominations for the 2025 Pioneer of the Year Award. The annual award celebrates residents who have made extraordinary, long-term contributions to the Lake ...