Rev. 2008

Tour Lake County Florida

Lake County is located in Central Florida, just 25 miles Northwest of Orlando.  Unlike most of Florida, Lake County is hilly with over 1,400 natural lakes.  Mount Dora is 184' above sea level and is one of the highest elevations in Florida.  The Harris Chain of Lakes is a chain of large lakes connected by rivers and canals.  All totaled, the Harris Chain covers over 76,000 acres.  These lakes are also connected to the Atlantic Ocean through the Ocklawaha River which flows into the St. Johns River south of Jacksonville.

The climate in Lake County is very different than that found in South Florida or on the coasts.  We have distinct seasons with beautiful foliage color  changes but our winters are mild and of course snow-free!  There's just enough of a nip in the air to remind you that the season is here.

Lake County still retains its down-home country atmosphere.  In 2004, our largest city was Leesburg with 15,409 residents.  Eustis came in a close second with 15,379 residents.  Expanding Clermont has seen a 30% growth rate since 1980.  This, however, does not signal a decline in the quality of life in the town.  The South Lake Economic Development Council is committed to maintaining a relaxed, rural environment, while promoting economic expansion.

The City of Lady Lake is known as the home of The Villages.   This community of over 50,000 residents is designed exclusively as an active retirement community.  The population of the Villages is expected to double by 2010.

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.

Once known for producing citrus, Lake County is poised to reap the harvest of wealth through economic growth and diversity, with an ever-watchful eye on preserving its most valuable commodity - it's natural resources and lifestyle.

If you have any questions or would like to tour any of our available homes, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Phil & Judy Kelley, Realtors
Coldwell Banker Camelot Realty
1898 N. Donnelly Street
Mount Dora, FL 32757
Toll Free at: 800 260-2829