Whether you already live in Avon Park, are considering moving your family or business here, or plan to retire here, all will agree...Avon Park is a very special community to call "home". Avon Park enjoys large open areas, and parks and recreational opportunities abound. Around every bend are beautiful clean lakes perfect for all water activities—swimming, fishing, boating, and camping. We have schools that we are proud our children attend. Not only do our students excel academically, we can also boast of 11 state championship sports teams. Avon Park is also home to South Florida Community College which offers a wide range of academic studies as well as many cultural opportunities involving both local talent and well-known performers.

We also have reason to be proud of our historical main street and our "mile long mall". Our community spirit is strong, and represented by many service clubs and organizations. We welcome new businesses and families to enjoy what we do everyday. We love Avon Park and would like to do anything we can to make you feel the same way. Please call the Avon Park Chamber of Commerce with your inquiries...or stop in for a visit!

Cathy Albritton, President

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The Avon Park Chamber of Commerce, governed by a Board of Directors elected by the membership and operated by a paid professional staff, offers a wide range of assistance and services to area visitors, residents, and businesses. The Chamber answers thousands of requests each year by phone, mail, and walk-in visitors. The first inquiry of the day may be someone asking directions to a street or business; the next could be a business wishing to relocate to the area, needing demographic information. A progressive Chamber must act as the "Front Door to the Community" and be ready to assist with each request promptly and efficiently. The Avon Park Chamber strives to answer each request in this manner.

The more than 300 member businesses of the Avon Park Chamber of Commerce represent many aspects of the business world, from local retail trade to manufacturing and international exporting. For the resident, the Chamber of Commerce is a reliable source of both community information and business referrals. General information and business referrals are available by phone (941-453-3350) during office hours Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Chamber office, located at 28 East Main St., is stocked with a wide variety of brochures, maps and information about our city. We welcome visits from business people, residents and tourists alike.

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The City of Avon Park, founded in 1886, is known as "The City of Charm," "The City of Champions," and "Home of the Mile-Long Mall" where the center of our downtown business district is located. Avon Park is home to 20,000 residents who enjoy the many employment and recreational opportunities in our community.

The City of Avon Park operates under a city manager form of government, under the direction of an elected four-member council and mayor. In addition to excellent police and fire departments, the city also provides water and sewer to its residents. Electricity is provided by Florida Power Corporation. Local telephone service may be obtained through Sprint Telephone Company.

Avon Park is a family town with family values where our youth are considered our most important asset. These values are reflected in our schools, our youth sports activities, our churches, and most importantly our homes.

Whether you enjoy fishing, boating or other water sports; golfing at one of the area courses; hiking, biking, or just relaxing; you’re sure to find just what you’re looking for here in Avon Park our "City of Charm." From its mile-long mall highlighting the downtown, to the businesses and activity along US 27, Avon Park people always take the time to welcome visitors and to lend a helping hand. Ours is a growing city...one that grows on you!

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The Avon Park Fire Department employs 12 full-time fire fighters and maintains a fully equipped facility with seven trucks. Residents outside the incorporated area are served by the Highlands Lakes Volunteer Fire Department.

The Avon Park Police Department provides protection, community assistance and service to the residents of Avon Park.

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Avon Park is centrally located, making it possible to drive to the beaches of the Gulf or Atlantic coast, visit the major attractions, and return-all in the same day. The central location of our city is one of the many reasons we welcome thousands of visitors each year.

The runway capabilities of Avon Park Municipal Airport’s 640-acre field allows private jets and planes to take off and land within federal safety parameters. Its central location provides easy access to surrounding metropolitan airports. The Avon Park Jet Center serves as the field’s Fixed Base Operator and offers charter service, plane inspection and maintenance services, as well as ground-based and flight instruction.

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A wide variety of retail and businesses serve the Avon Park area, "mom & pop" shops to large national companies. Each contributes to continual growth of the local economy.

The Avon Park area is best known for its citrus and cattle. In addition to these industries, Avon Park is home to SunPure, the largest manufacturing industry in Highlands County, and Elberta Crate Co. which also ranks in the top five.

The Avon Park Municipal Airport provides an ideal location for our industrial park for more than just aviation-related businesses. Its proximity and easy access to major highways make it an excellent site for our community. It is also home to the new Avon Park Youth Academy which will create an additional 300 jobs in the area.

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Avon Park is blessed with many winter residents who spend four to five months of the year here. Many of them rent a condo or apartment; others choose to own a home. Many families are also choosing Avon Park as the place to raise their children. Whether you are looking for a rental unit or prefer to purchase a home, and whatever your price range or taste happens to be, you will find it in Avon Park. If you need assistance in finding exactly what you are looking for, please ask for a list of member realtors from the Chamber office.

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