Welcome to Lake County. From our rolling
hills to our chain of lakes, you are going to find some
of the most beautiful spots in Florida. The weather averages
in the mid 60’s during the winter months (high 40’s
at night), and 90’s during the summer (70’s
at night). Located in the center of the state, we are
only about one hour away from such major attractions as
Disney, MGM, Universal Studious, Epcot, Kennedy Sapce
Center, Daytona (east coast beaches), and Clearwater (west
coast beaches).
Lake County gets its name because of the 1400 Lakes in
the county. Many are interconnected and referred to as
the “Chain of Lakes”. If you are a real boater,
you can cruise these interconnecting lakes, rivers and
canals to Jacksonville via the St. Johns River and on
out to the Atlantic Ocean.
For golfers, there are over 30 courses within a 30-mile
radius from anywhere in the county.
There are over fifteen cities and municipalities in Lake
County with Tavares being the county seat. All are booming
with room and economic growth. They are as follows:
Eustis (16,000+) - Located on 7000 acre Lake Eustis
which offers big city amenities as well as small town
friendliness and charm Fruitland Park (4, 000+)-
Forty town acres dedicated to camping, picnic and playground
areas for the entire family Mt. Dora (9,000+)- Money
Magazine names Mt. Dora as one of the three best places
to live in America, and is an antique collectors paradise. Montverde (1000+)- One
of the hottest properties in central Florida Leesburg
(17,500+) - The largest and oldest city in Lake County
is considered the hub of activity. Leesburg offers all
the services of an urban city and has a very diversed
economy. Tavares
(8,500+)- The County Seat. Poised for economic growth
but still maintains its small town charm. Clermont
(9000+) - The population has increased 30% since 1980
and expects a continuous growth. Clermonts chain of lakes
are protected waterways making the area fantastic for
fishing. Umatilla
(3000+) - A sportsman paradise because of its eleven names
lakes, this town is the gateway to the Ocala National
Park and headquarters for the Florida Elks. Astatula
(1200+) - A popular retreat for boaters and campers because
of the variety of fish including bass, specks, and catfish. Astor (800+) - A city
surrounded by the Ocala Natioal Forest and is a fisherman’s
dream. Groveland
(2500+) - The economy is still dominated by agriculture
and citrus. Howey In
The Hills (900+) - One of the most prestigious
golf and tennis resorts in the state have replaced the
citrus industry in this beautiful city. Mascotte
(2,500+) - This city, which is looking forward to tremendous
growth, is still domoinated by the agriculture industry. Minneola (3500+) - Best
known for ist fishing and boating because the city name
means “Much Water”. Lady
Lake (1500+) - This city has taken on tremendous
growth due to the development of The Villages, which is
designed exclusively as and active retirement community
and is a fully self contained friendly development.
Rob & Theresa Morris
~ ERA Neil Fischer Realty 9800 US HWY 441, Leesburg, Florida 34788 Theresa 352-360-3736 ~ Rob 352-409-5400
