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Lantana, FL

Lantana is a town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It is 37 miles (60 km) north of Fort Lauderdale and 62 miles (100 km) north of Miami. This town is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 11,504 at the 2020 United States Census.

Lantana is located at 26°34′58″N 80°3′27″W (26.582797, –80.057587).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.5 km²), of which 2.3 square miles (6.0 km²) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²) (21.31%) is water.

The first settlers came to the area after Congress passed the Armed Occupation Act of 1842 at the end of the Seminole Wars during the Administration of President John Tyler. The M.B. Lyman family is credited with founding the town. Lyman arrived with his family in 1888 and within a year started several enterprises including a general store, an Indian Trading Post, and a post office. As postmaster, Lyman named the post office – Lantana Point – for the wild Lantana plants that grew in abundance in the area. The word Point was later dropped.

The town places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, offering residents and visitors access to various amenities promoting an active lifestyle. Select Physical Therapy offers comprehensive physical therapy services, including orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine, manual therapy, and specialized programs for various conditions. CORA Physical Therapy is providing personalized physical therapy programs for musculoskeletal injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, balance and fall prevention, and occupational therapy services. Results Physiotherapy offers evidence-based physical therapy treatments for pain management, sports injuries, spine conditions, and neurological disorders. Physiotherapy Associates (now ATI Physical Therapy) is providing individualized rehabilitation programs, sports performance enhancement, work injury prevention, and wellness services. HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital offers inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers specializes in physical therapy for balance and vestibular disorders, orthopedic conditions, chronic pain management, and pre/post-surgical rehabilitation.

Top Sites in Lantana, FL: Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area, Norton Museum of Art, Henry Morrison Flagler Museum.

Population: 11,504 (2020). ZIP Code: 33462. Area codes: 561, 728. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Area: 2.97 sq mi (7.69 km²).

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What is Lantana, FL known for?

The town's 8-acre beach has just under 800 feet of shoreline. When you walk in this sand, you're walking in history, as the legendary “Barefoot Mailman” made this sand famous. In the early pioneer days of The Palm Beaches, Lantana was an important stop along the famous mail carrier's celebrated oceanside route.

Is Lantana, FL a city or town?

The Town of Lantana is a coastal community in Palm Beach County that still retains the charm of its origins as an old Florida fishing village. It is the 15th largest community of Palm Beach County's 39 municipalities with a population of 11,397 and is noted as one of the oldest communities. Incorporated in 1921, the Town encompasses an area of approximately 3 square miles.

What are the demographics of Lantana, FL?

In 2000, the population of 6.1% was under the age of 5, 21.4% was under the age of 18, and 13.8% were 65 years of age or older. The median income for a household in the town was $41,624. About 17.4% of the population was below the poverty line. As of 2000, English as a first language accounted for 73.24% of all residents, while Spanish was found to be the first language of 13.95%, French Creole made up 6.82%, and Finnish was the mother tongue of 5.01% of the population (the highest percentage in Florida).

Sources

Town of Lantana

Wikipedia

The Palm Beaches

Select Physical Therapy

CORA Physical Therapy

Results Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy Associates (now ATI Physical Therapy)

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital

Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers

Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area

Norton Museum of Art

Henry Morrison Flagler Museum

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