Lake County was named for its hundreds of shimmering lakes, which cover more than 200 square miles of its 1,200 square miles and provide plenty of waterways to explore. On Lake County's famous Harris Chain of Lakes , visitors can rent a small motorboat or pontoon for a leisurely day ride. The chain, if followed up the St. Johns River, takes cruisers all the way to the Atlantic Ocean

Lake County is the place to find the ideal lifestyle whether you're a family relocating to Central Florida or a Senior looking for a little rest and relaxation in paradise!

In Lake County , you will find old-fashioned values at work in daily life. Those same values are reflected in our businesses and in our friends and neighbors, who are ready to welcome you with a hearty handshake.

The Lake County area offers businesses and residents exceptional quality. You'll find a modern school system with convenient access to higher learning opportunities; state-of-the-art healthcare that focuses on community and individual wellness; a central location that boasts of clear lakes and rolling hills; and some of the best recreational facilities in the state. You'll also find a strong workforce and thriving economic base.

Lake County still retains its down-home country atmosphere.? The largest city is Leesburg with 15,409 residents.? Eustis comes in a close second with 15,379 residents.? Expanding Clermont has seen a 30% growth rate since 1980.? In 2000 the population of Clermont had expanded to a little over 9,000 residents.

The City of Lady Lake is known as the home of The Villages.?? This community of over 12,000 residents is designed exclusively as an active retirement community.? The Villages is nearly one-third built with over 9,000 homes.?

To the North, Lake County is bordered by the Ocala National Forest.? The forest covers a total of 383,573 acres of pristine woodlands, ecological sites, trails and natural springs.? The City of Umatilla, with just over 2000 residents, is the gateway to the National Forest.

The heart of Lake County is the Golden Triangle Area.? The triangle is made up of the cities of Mount Dora, Tavares and Eustis.? Tavares is the county seat housing the County Court House and Government Centers.? Eustis is a small city that is rich in history.? Nestled along the eastern shore of Lake Eustis, the 7,000 acre lake provides a picturesque background for this beautiful small town where friendliness is not a thing of the past.

Mount Dora is the shinning jewel of the Golden Triangle.? Named by Money magazine as one of three "Best Places to Live" in America, the streets are lined with giant oaks, giving all who visit here a feeling of being in 19th Century England.

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