Lake Wales

Lake Wales is a small city in eastern Polk County, Florida. The city is in the middle of a long, narrow region known as the Lake Wales Ridge. The Lake Wales Ridge was the first part of the Florida Peninsula to rise above sea level, beginning as a series of small sandy islands not unlike the Florida Keys today. It is a unique environment from its surrounding and home to several endemic species, such as the gopher tortoise and scrub jay. The city of Lake Wales lies at the southern foot of Iron Mountain—the second-highest point on the Florida Peninsula at 295 ft (90 m)—and is home to famous Bok Tower Gardens and its Singing Tower. Near the center of town lies Lake Wailes. The city is small, but

On 15 January sunrise is 07:18, golden light starts about 17:18 and sunset is 17:53 (local time), the sun setting toward the WSW.

On 15 April sunrise is 07:01, golden light starts about 19:20 and sunset is 19:51 (local time), the sun setting toward the WNW.

On 15 July sunrise is 06:40, golden light starts about 19:51 and sunset is 20:24 (local time), the sun setting toward the WNW.

On 15 October sunrise is 07:26, golden light starts about 18:25 and sunset is 18:57 (local time), the sun setting toward the W.

Sunset over Lake Wales

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