Announcement
April 25, 2026
Welcome to the New ELCS Community Website
We've rebuilt the community website to make it easier to stay informed, find documents, and reach the board.
Read more →Est. 1983 · Lake Clarke Shores, Florida
A community of neighbors, rooted in place.
The Estates of Lake Clarke Shores is a private residential community of 91 homes committed to preserving the character, safety, and beauty of our neighborhood.
From the Board · April 23, 2026
Welcome to our new community website
We've rebuilt the ELCS website from the ground up. This site is a work in progress. Comments and corrections are welcome — please reach out via the Contact page. Take a look around — governing documents, board information, events, and more are all here.
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What you might need
Quick access to the resources and information you'll reach for most often.
01
Architectural Change Requests
Planning an exterior modification? Submit a request before any work begins.
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02
Governing Documents
Bylaws, Declaration, Rules, and forms — all in one place.
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Reach the Board
Questions, concerns, or feedback. We respond within five business days.
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Newsletter
Stay in the loop.
Monthly community updates — board news, events, and important announcements. Whether you live here, are looking to, or just want to follow along, we'll keep you informed.
Community Notes
From the board, for the neighborhood.
Board updates, meeting recaps, and news from our neighborhood.
Meeting Recap
April 9, 2026
Q1 2026 Board Meeting — Recap
Summary of the Q1 quarterly board meeting: architectural reviews, entryway project status, and 2026 budget check-in.
Read more →Board Decision
November 13, 2025
2026 Operating Budget Approved
The board approved the 2026 operating budget at the Q4 2025 quarterly meeting. Annual assessments and the 2026 special assessment were set.
Read more →At a Glance
A small community, well placed.
Our Community
- 1983
- Year incorporated
- 91
- Homes
- 200+
- Residents
Nearby
- 12 min
- Downtown West Palm Beach
- 10 min
- Lake Worth Beach
- 12 min
- Palm Beach International Airport
- 20 min
- Downtown Delray Beach
Approximate drive times in light traffic.
ELCS residents have key access to the tennis and pickleball courts at the community entrance — recently expanded with new pickleball facilities, owned and maintained by the HOA.
We're Part of Something Larger
The Town of Lake Clarke Shores
ELCS sits within the Town of Lake Clarke Shores — a small, primarily residential town in central Palm Beach County. Founded as a lakeside community in the late 1940s and incorporated in 1957, the town today is home to approximately 3,500 residents across roughly 1,500 homes.
The town is named after John Newton Clarke, who first filed a homestead claim in the area in 1897. Lake Clarke itself anchors the community — the distance around the lake is 3.3 miles, and waterfront access has shaped neighborhood life since incorporation.
The Town operates its own full-service police department, with 10 full-time and 3 part-time sworn officers, supported by administrative staff and a code enforcement officer. Fire and EMS service is provided via Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, with town police trained as first responders for medical emergencies. The Town also operates the CodeRED emergency notification system for residents.
1957
Year incorporated
3.3 miles
Distance around Lake Clarke
~3,500
Town residents
Quick Reference
Emergency Contacts
- Emergencies
- 911
- LCS Police Dispatch (non-emergency)
- (561) 964-1114
- LCS Town Hall
- (561) 964-1515
- LCS Utility (24-hour)
- (561) 642-7870
Stay Connected
Join the community online.
Neighborly updates, quick questions, lost-and-found, and local happenings all live in our community Facebook group.
Visit our Facebook group