Fort Meade, Florida is the oldest settlement in Polk County. It dates back to 1849 when a settlement grew up around the United States Cavalry fort during the Seminole Indian Wars.
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Palm Beach has some of the most expensive homes in America. Multi-million dollar estates are commonplace and neighbors may include celebrity figures such as Donald Trump, Jimmy Buffet and Rush Limbaugh.
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West Palm Beach participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and Community Rating System (CRS). Because of the City's participation in the CRS program, the residents receive a 15% discount on their NFIP premiums. Tenants may also insure their personal property against flood loss.