West Palm Beach Live Cam

The Lake Worth Lagoon is a shallow, estuarine body of water located along the eastern coast of Florida in the United States. It is situated between the barrier islands of Palm Beach and the mainland of Palm Beach County. The lagoon is connected to the Atlantic Ocean through inlets and is influenced by tidal fluctuations. Its history is closely tied to the development and growth of the surrounding region.

• Native American Presence: Before European colonization, the area around the Lake Worth Lagoon was inhabited by indigenous peoples, including the Jaega tribe. These Native American communities relied on the lagoon's resources for sustenance and transportation.
• European Exploration and Settlement: The first European contact with the area occurred in the 16th century when Spanish explorers arrived. However, significant settlement didn't occur until the late 19th century. In the 1870s, pioneers began to settle along the shores of the lagoon, establishing small communities that would later become the cities of West Palm Beach and Lake Worth.