Lake Ave. sidewalks to be repaired

By CHRISTOPHER TUFFLEY

christopher.tuffley@newssun.com

AVON PARK -- In a press release issued Tuesday, city manager Julian Deleon announced a new project for sidewalks on South Lake Avenue.

"The city of Avon Park and the Main Street Community Redevelopment Agency have partnered in reconstructing sidewalks and providing street lighting on South Lake, from Walnut Street to Bell Street.

"The plan is to reconstruct approximately 400 feet of damaged sidewalk to meet today's ADA standards, and to provide some right-of-way parking. In addition, we will provide underground electric for decorative street lighting fixtures on South Lake."

The News-Sun was unable to reach Deleon for further details, such as when work will begin, or how long it will last.

Deleon wrote, "I am thankful that we still have an operating budget to get infrastructure reconstructed.

"During the last month the City of Avon Park also paved Fogle Avenue, which has been a dirt road for decades. We are also paving Bradbury Street, which is located between Checkers and Burger King off U. S. 27."