Frostproof

The motto in Frostproof is "The Friendly City," and lakes, state parks and golf courses make it a comfortable place for young families and retirees alike,

The city is now also the home to the Sun Devils Drum and Bugle Corps musical ensemble, which practices at Frostproof High School.

The Chamber of Commerce has seen recent success with its series of performing arts programs, and they will continue into 2012. Organizers said the Frostproof area, though removed from the hustle and bustle of larger communities in the county, is entitled to have cultural programs, and the historic Ramon Theater is the quintessential venue for such performances.

Outdoors enthusiasts appreciate Frostproof for its good fishing, golf course, natural trails and state parks.

Incorporated: 1918

Size: 19.92 square miles

Population: 2,905

Website: http://www.cityoffrostproof.com

Government: City Council has five members. The city manager is appointed. The mayor is elected annually by the council. Council members serve three-year terms. The mayor is paid $125 a month while council members are paid $100. The council meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Mondays each month throughout the year.

City Council: Mayor: Kay Hutzelman, 863-635-6849; Vice Mayor Anne Dickinson, 863-635-4121; Council members Ralph Waters, 863-632-5596; Diana Biehl, 863-635-2002; and Martha Neher.

Budget: $9.8 million

Property tax rate: $8.17 per $1,000 of taxable property

City Manager: Tenny Ruth Croley, 863-635-7855

City Hall: 111 W. First St.; www.cityoffrostproof.com

City Clerk: Sarah Adelt, 863-635-7854

Law enforcement: Polk County Sheriff's substation, 863-635-7849; www.polksheriff.org

Fire Department: 863-635-7863

Building Official: 863-635-7851

Electric: Progress Energy, 800-700-8744

Water, garbage, sewer: 863-635-7850

Public Library: Latt Maxcy Memorial Library: 15 N. Magnolia Ave., 863-635-7857

Recreation Department: 863-635-7860

Recreation: The Polk County School Board has taken over maintenance of the Frostproof Sports Complex, which provides space for a variety of community recreational programs. The city has four parks. Friendship Park is around the city-owned Depot on East Wall Street and there is a play park on West Wall Street. A large park area is on the east side of Lake Clinch for public swimming and Fewox Park, a 2.5-acre facility on F Street, includes a track, bathrooms, pavilion, exercise area and playground. A brand new fishing pier is locateed on Lake Reedy near the east end of Wall Street.

Public schools: Frostproof Middle/Senior High School, and Frostproof Elementary and Ben Hill Griffin Elementary schools.

Chamber of Commerce: 118 E. Wall St., 863-635-9112; www.frostproofchamber.com