2616 Garden Drive, 112 Lake Worth, FL 33461

Where else could Lake Clarke Shores be other than Lake Clarke’s tranquil shores? This suburban solitude northwest of Lake Worth Beach in Palm Beach County is named for John Newton Clarke. He acquired a swath of land intending to capitalize on the region’s hospitable pineapple cultivation conditions. Unfortunately, railroad growth made importing from Cuba a cheap alternative that killed Florida’s pineapple industry. Yet, while the fruit trade dried up, the Lake Clarke Shores climate has endlessly obliged humans. Desirable detached homes line the canal-laced streets where joggers, cyclists, and dogs out for a walk outnumber cars much of the day. Lake Clarke, which John Newton Clarke cheekily named after himself, connects directly to the Intracoastal Waterway, making the neighborhood great for boaters — reflected in the numerous lakeside homes with docks. Five public parks add a splash of green to the community, plus spots for rest and recreation.