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 Judy & Phil Kelley, Realtors Coldwell Banker Camelot 1898 N. Donnelly Street Mount Dora, FL 32757
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Few cities in all of Florida can boast the type of explosive growth experienced by Clermont. Once a thriving agricultural Mecca, today, new homes, not citrus dot the rolling countryside. Clermont's population has grown a staggering 114% since the 2000 Census. This has brought a myriad of challenges to the forefront, from traffic congestion on Highway 50 to providing efficient public services to balancing continued growth with concerns for the environment. A new 4-story 32,000 sq. ft. downtown city hall was recently dedicated, while expansion at South Lake Hospital continues to meet the health care needs of citizens. The USA Triathlon National Training Center and Wellness Center, adjacent to the hospital, were completed two years ago. They offer aerobics and weight training and patient rehabilitation. Facilities include human performance labs, an Olympic size pool and outdoor track. Retail centers are plentiful in Clermont, particularly along busy Highway 50 and south off S.R. 27. Clermont's location, between Lakes Minneola and Minnehaha, makes it an ideal oasis for fisherman and boaters alike. Clermont is on a chain of 15 lakes, each connected by the Palatakaha River flowing north through the Harris Chain all the way to the Atlantic Ocean at Jacksonville via the St. John's River. The city maintains 22 parks including Hancock Park, with 5 baseball fields, tennis and basketball courts and picnic areas. And as the home of the U.S. National Triathlon Association, the rolling hills and clear water lakes make an ideal backdrop for events such as the Lake Louisa Sprint Triathlon Series, where contestants swim a quarter mile, bike 7 miles and run the final 1.5 miles to the finish. Tourists and residents alike enjoy Clermont's various attractions, such as the Hall of President's Museum, Showcase of Citrus and the Lakeridge Winery, the State's largest. The Citrus Tower, a symbol of days gone past when agriculture was king, still stands majestically at the Intersection of Highways 50 and 27. If you have any questions or would like to tour any of our available Clermont homes, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Phil & Judy Kelley, Realtors
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