Lake County, Florida
Encyclopedia
Lake County is a county
located in the state
of Florida
, United States
. As of the 2000 Census, the population was 210,528. The Census Bureau
estimated the population in 2008 to be 307,243. Its county seat
is Tavares
. Lake County is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee, Florida, Metropolitan Statistical Area
.
and Orange County
. It was named for the numerous lake
s in the area. There are approximately 1,400 named lakes.
Lake County is also home to Sugarloaf Mountain, the highest point in peninsular Florida, at 312 feet (95 m) above sea level. Britton Hill
is higher, but is in the Florida Panhandle
.
On New Year's Day of 1888, Flora Call
and Elias Disney
were married in the Lake County town of Kismet, and they lived for a short time in the adjoining town of Acron
, Florida
. They were the parents of Walt Disney
.
On February 2, 2007, Lake County was devastated by a series of early morning tornado
es, which killed at least 20 people in the area. Gov. Charlie Crist
declared a state of emergency
.
of 2000, there were 210,528 people, 88,413 households, and 62,507 families residing in the county. The population density
was 221 people per square mile (85/km²). There were 102,830 housing units at an average density of 108 per square mile (42/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 87.46% White
, 8.31% Black
or African American
, 0.33% Native American
, 0.79% Asian
, 0.04% Pacific Islander
, 1.88% from other races
, and 1.18% from two or more races. 5.61% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 88,413 households out of which 23.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.90% were married couples
living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.30% were non-families. 24.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.75.
In the county the population was spread out with 20.30% under the age of 18, 5.80% from 18 to 24, 23.80% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 26.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 93.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $36,903, and the median income for a family was $42,577. Males had a median income of $31,475 versus $23,545 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $20,199. About 6.90% of families and 9.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.80% of those under age 18 and 6.30% of those age 65 or over.
has Region III Correctional Facility Office on the grounds of the Lake Correctional Institution in an unincorporated area
in Lake County.
is a city-owned, public-use seaplane
base located on Lake Dora in Tavares.
The Leesburg International Airport
is a former Army Airfield and municipal airport located along Lake Harris east of downtown Leesburg, Florida
.
Mid Florida Air Service Airport is located on Florida State Road 44 east of Eustis.
is the public transportation agency that serves the Lake County, Florida area since 2007.
County (United States)
In the United States, a county is a geographic subdivision of a state , usually assigned some governmental authority. The term "county" is used in 48 of the 50 states; Louisiana is divided into parishes and Alaska into boroughs. Parishes and boroughs are called "county-equivalents" by the U.S...
located in the state
U.S. state
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of Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. As of the 2000 Census, the population was 210,528. The Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
estimated the population in 2008 to be 307,243. Its county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Tavares
Tavares, Florida
Tavares is a city in central Florida in the United States. It is the county seat of Lake County. The population was 9,700 at the 2000 census. The Census Bureau estimated the population in 2008 to be 13,746. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area...
. Lake County is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee, Florida, Metropolitan Statistical Area
Orlando-Kissimmee, Florida, Metropolitan Statistical Area
Greater Orlando, also called the Orlando Metropolitan Area and known for census purposes as the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Florida Metropoltian Statistical Area, is a metropolitan area in the central part of the US state of Florida. Its principal cities are Orlando and the smaller municipalities of...
.
History
Lake County was created in 1887 from portions of Sumter CountySumter County, Florida
Sumter County is a county located in the state of Florida, United States. As of the 2000 Census, the population was 53,345. The 2006 Census estimate puts its population at 68,768 . Its county seat is Bushnell, Florida and the largest incorporated municipality is Wildwood, Florida. The Villages,...
and Orange County
Orange County, Florida
Orange County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida and is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area . As of 2010 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 1,145,956....
. It was named for the numerous lake
Lake
A lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are larger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams,...
s in the area. There are approximately 1,400 named lakes.
Lake County is also home to Sugarloaf Mountain, the highest point in peninsular Florida, at 312 feet (95 m) above sea level. Britton Hill
Britton Hill
Britton Hill is the highest natural point in the state of Florida, USA, with a summit elevation of 345 feet above mean sea level. Many Florida skyscrapers are taller; as of 2010, the roof of the Four Seasons Hotel Miami is the highest non-natural point in Florida. Topping out at 789 feet,...
is higher, but is in the Florida Panhandle
Florida Panhandle
The Florida Panhandle, an informal, unofficial term for the northwestern part of Florida, is a strip of land roughly 200 miles long and 50 to 100 miles wide , lying between Alabama on the north and the west, Georgia also on the north, and the Gulf of Mexico to the south. Its eastern boundary is...
.
On New Year's Day of 1888, Flora Call
Flora Call Disney
Flora Call Disney was the mother of Walt Disney and his brother Roy Disney.-Family:Call was born in Steuben, Ohio, the daughter of Henrietta , and Charles Call, who were neighbors of Kepple Disney, father of Elias Disney, her husband. Her family originated from Germany...
and Elias Disney
Elias Disney
Elias Disney was the Canadian father of Roy Disney and Walt Disney.-Early life:Disney was born in the rural village of Bluevale, Ontario, Canada, to Irish-born immigrant Kepple Elias Disney and Mary Richardson who was of English descent. He became a farmer and a businessman with little success...
were married in the Lake County town of Kismet, and they lived for a short time in the adjoining town of Acron
Acron, Florida
Acron [sic] was a town in eastern Lake County, Florida, established during the late 19th century, near Sorrento. It is best known as the town where Flora Call and Elias Disney, the parents of Walt Disney, lived for a short time after they were married in nearby Kismet on New Year's Day, 1888...
, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
. They were the parents of Walt Disney
Walt Disney
Walter Elias "Walt" Disney was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, entertainer, international icon, and philanthropist, well-known for his influence in the field of entertainment during the 20th century. Along with his brother Roy O...
.
On February 2, 2007, Lake County was devastated by a series of early morning tornado
Tornado
A tornado is a violent, dangerous, rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the earth and a cumulonimbus cloud or, in rare cases, the base of a cumulus cloud. They are often referred to as a twister or a cyclone, although the word cyclone is used in meteorology in a wider...
es, which killed at least 20 people in the area. Gov. Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist
Charles Joseph "Charlie" Crist, Jr. is an American politician who was the 44th Governor of Florida. Prior to his election as governor, Crist previously served as Florida State Senator, Education Commissioner, and Attorney General...
declared a state of emergency
State of emergency
A state of emergency is a governmental declaration that may suspend some normal functions of the executive, legislative and judicial powers, alert citizens to change their normal behaviours, or order government agencies to implement emergency preparedness plans. It can also be used as a rationale...
.
Geography
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 1156.4 square miles (2,995.1 km²), of which 953.15 square miles (2,468.6 km²) (or 82.42%) is land and 203.25 square miles (526.4 km²) (or 17.58%) is water.Adjacent Counties
- Volusia County, FloridaVolusia County, FloridaVolusia County is a county located in the state of Florida. The U.S. Census Bureau 2010 official county's population was 494,593 . Its county seat is DeLand, and its most populous city is currently Deltona....
- northeast - Orange County, FloridaOrange County, FloridaOrange County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida and is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area . As of 2010 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 1,145,956....
- east - Seminole County, FloridaSeminole County, FloridaSeminole County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. Located between Orlando to the south and Deland and Daytona Beach to the north, it is part of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. Its county seat and largest city is Sanford...
- east - Osceola County, FloridaOsceola County, FloridaOsceola County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 172,493. The U.S. Census Bureau 2006 estimate for the county is 244,045, making it the 17th fastest-growing county in the United States. Its county seat is Kissimmee.- History :Osceola County was...
- southeast - Polk County, FloridaPolk County, FloridaPolk County is located in central Florida between the Tampa Bay and Greater Orlando metropolitan areas. The county was established by the state government in 1861 on the eve of the American Civil War and named after former United States president James K. Polk. The county seat is Bartow and its...
- south - Sumter County, FloridaSumter County, FloridaSumter County is a county located in the state of Florida, United States. As of the 2000 Census, the population was 53,345. The 2006 Census estimate puts its population at 68,768 . Its county seat is Bushnell, Florida and the largest incorporated municipality is Wildwood, Florida. The Villages,...
- west - Marion County, FloridaMarion County, FloridaMarion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. The U.S. Census Bureau 2006 estimate for the county is 316,183. Its county seat is Ocala....
- northwest
National protected areas
- Lake Woodruff National Wildlife RefugeLake Woodruff National Wildlife RefugeThe Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge is part of the United States National Wildlife Refuge System, located in north central Florida, twenty-five miles west of Daytona Beach, off U.S. Highway 17 in DeLeon Springs....
(part) - Ocala National ForestOcala National ForestThe Ocala National Forest is the second largest National Forest in the U.S. state of Florida and covers approximately of Central Florida. It is located three miles east of Ocala and southeast of Gainesville...
(part)
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 210,528 people, 88,413 households, and 62,507 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 221 people per square mile (85/km²). There were 102,830 housing units at an average density of 108 per square mile (42/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 87.46% White
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 8.31% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.33% Native American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.79% Asian
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.04% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 1.88% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.18% from two or more races. 5.61% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 88,413 households out of which 23.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.90% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.30% were non-families. 24.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.75.
In the county the population was spread out with 20.30% under the age of 18, 5.80% from 18 to 24, 23.80% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 26.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 93.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $36,903, and the median income for a family was $42,577. Males had a median income of $31,475 versus $23,545 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the county was $20,199. About 6.90% of families and 9.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.80% of those under age 18 and 6.30% of those age 65 or over.
Incorporated
- Town of AstatulaAstatula, FloridaAstatula is a town in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,298 at the 2000 census. The Census Bureau estimated the population in 2008 to be 1,831...
- City of ClermontClermont, FloridaClermont is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States, west of Orlando. The population was 13,100 in 2008. The city is essentially residential in character and its economy is centered in retail trade, lodging, and food and beverage establishments, which are tourism oriented. The historic...
- City of EustisEustis, FloridaEustis is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 15,106 at the 2000 census. The Census Bureau estimated the population in 2008 to be 19,129. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- City of Fruitland ParkFruitland Park, FloridaFruitland Park is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,186 at the 2000 census. The Census Bureau estimated the population in 2008 to be 4,293. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- City of GrovelandGroveland, FloridaGroveland is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,360 at the 2000 census. The Census Bureau estimated the population in 2008 to be 7,647...
- Town of Howey-in-the-HillsHowey-in-the-Hills, FloridaHowey-in-the-Hills is a town in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 956 at the 2000 census. The Census Bureau estimated the population in 2008 to be 1,248. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
- Town of Lady LakeLady Lake, FloridaLady Lake is a town in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 11,828 at the 2000 census. As of 2005, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 13,244...
- City of LeesburgLeesburg, FloridaLeesburg is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 15,956 at the 2000 census. As of 2005, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 19,086.. Leesburg is located in central Florida, between Lake Harris and Lake Griffin, at the head of the Oklawaha River system....
- City of MascotteMascotte, FloridaMascotte is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,687 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 4,363 . It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area....
- City of MinneolaMinneola, FloridaMinneola is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 5,435 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 7,253. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area...
- Town of MontverdeMontverde, FloridaMontverde is a town in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 882 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 942...
- City of Mount DoraMount Dora, FloridaMount Dora is a U.S. city in Lake County, Florida. As of July 1, 2006, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the Mount Dora population at 11,564. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
- City of TavaresTavares, FloridaTavares is a city in central Florida in the United States. It is the county seat of Lake County. The population was 9,700 at the 2000 census. The Census Bureau estimated the population in 2008 to be 13,746. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area...
- City of UmatillaUmatilla, FloridaUmatilla is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. It was named after Umatilla, Oregon. The population was 2,214 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2004 estimates, the city had a population of 2,502. Umatilla is known as the Gateway to the Ocala National Forest,...
Unincorporated
- AltoonaAltoona, FloridaAltoona is a census-designated place in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 88 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Altoona is located at ....
- AstorAstor, FloridaAstor is a census-designated place in Lake County, Florida, United States. It is located along the St. Johns River between Lake George and Lake Dexter, across from the community of Volusia. The population was 1,487 at the 2000 census...
- Bassville ParkBassville Park, FloridaBassville Park is a census-designated place in the U.S. state of Florida. It is located in Lake County, north of Lake Harris and west of Lake Eustis. County Road 473 is the main road passing through this region and is located at latitude 28.841 and longitude -81.769- References :...
- Citrus RidgeCitrus Ridge, FloridaCitrus Ridge, often called Four Corners, is a census-designated place in the U.S. state of Florida, located at a quadripoint formed by Lake, Orange, Osceola and Polk Counties. U.S. Routes 27 and 192 serve the area. The population was 12,015 at the 2000 census...
- FerndaleFerndale, FloridaFerndale is a census-designated place in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 233 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Ferndale is located at ....
- Grand Island
- Lake KathrynLake Kathryn, FloridaLake Kathryn is a census-designated place in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 845 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- Lake Mack-Forest HillsLake Mack-Forest Hills, FloridaLake Mack-Forest Hills is a census-designated place in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 989 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area....
- LanierLanier, FloridaLanier, Florida was platted in 1886 by Colonel Thomas C. Lanier. The 1895 census shows a population of 87 persons along with a post office, express office and a railroad depot...
- LisbonLisbon, FloridaLisbon is a census-designated place in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 273 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Lisbon is located at ....
- Mount PlymouthMount Plymouth, FloridaMount Plymouth is a census-designated place in Lake County, Florida, United States. As of the 2000 census, the CDP population was 2,814. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- OkahumpkaOkahumpka, FloridaOkahumpka is a census-designated place in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 251 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area...
- Orange BendOrange Bend, FloridaOrange Bend is an unincorporated community in Lake County, Florida, United States. It is located on County Road 44. The community is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- PaisleyPaisley, FloridaPaisley is a census-designated place in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 734 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area...
- Pine LakesPine Lakes, FloridaPine Lakes is a census-designated place in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 755 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- PittmanPittman, FloridaPittman is a census-designated place in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 192 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Pittman is located at ....
- Silver LakeSilver Lake, FloridaSilver Lake is a census-designated place in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,882 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- SorrentoSorrento, FloridaSorrento is a census-designated place and town in Lake County, Florida, USA. The population was 765 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Sorrento is located at ....
- The VillagesThe Villages, FloridaThe Villages is a master-planned age-restricted retirement community located mainly in Sumter County, Florida, United States, but also includes portions of Lake and Marion counties. The community is controlled by several Community Development Districts , most of which are controlled by H. Gary...
(partly) - YalahaYalaha, FloridaYalaha is a census-designated place in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,175 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Yalaha is located at ....
Politics
| Year | Republican Republican Party (United States) The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S... |
Democratic Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous... |
Other Third party (United States) The term third party is used in the United States for any and all political parties in the United States other than one of the two major parties . The term can also refer to independent politicians not affiliated with any party at all and to write-in candidates.The United States has had a... |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 McCain-Palin | 56.2% | 42.7% | 1.1% |
| 2004 Bush-Cheney | 60.0% | 38.9% | 1.1% |
| 2000 Bush-Cheney | 56.4% | 41.3% | 2.3% |
Government and infrastructure
The Florida Department of CorrectionsFlorida Department of Corrections
The Florida Department of Corrections, established in 1821, operates state prisons in Florida. It has its headquarters in Tallahassee.The Florida Department of Corrections operates the third largest state prison system in the United States...
has Region III Correctional Facility Office on the grounds of the Lake Correctional Institution in an unincorporated area
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in Lake County.
Aviation
The Tavares Seaplane BaseTavares Seaplane Base
Tavares Seaplane Base is a city-owned, public-use seaplane base located one nautical mile southeast of the central business district of Tavares, a city in Lake County, Florida, United States.- Facilities :...
is a city-owned, public-use seaplane
Seaplane
A seaplane is a fixed-wing aircraft capable of taking off and landing on water. Seaplanes that can also take off and land on airfields are a subclass called amphibian aircraft...
base located on Lake Dora in Tavares.
The Leesburg International Airport
Leesburg International Airport
Leesburg International Airport , formerly known as Leesburg Regional Airport, is a public airport located three miles northeast of the central business district of Leesburg, a city in Lake County, Florida, United States...
is a former Army Airfield and municipal airport located along Lake Harris east of downtown Leesburg, Florida
Leesburg, Florida
Leesburg is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 15,956 at the 2000 census. As of 2005, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 19,086.. Leesburg is located in central Florida, between Lake Harris and Lake Griffin, at the head of the Oklawaha River system....
.
Mid Florida Air Service Airport is located on Florida State Road 44 east of Eustis.
Major roads
-
Florida's TurnpikeFlorida's TurnpikeFlorida's Turnpike , designated as the Ronald Reagan Turnpike, and originally known as the Sunshine State Parkway is a north–south toll road that runs through 11 counties in the Florida peninsula, from U.S...
runs north and south from Southeastern and Central Florida. Three interechanges exist in the county; US 27/SR 19(Exit 285), Southbound US 27(Exit 289) and the more recently built Lake County Road 470(Exit 296). -
US 27U.S. Route 27 in FloridaU.S. Route 27 in Florida is a north–south United States Highway. It runs from the South Florida Metropolitan Area northwest to the Tallahassee Metropolitan Statistical Area. Throughout the state, US 27 has been designated the Claude Pepper Memorial Highway by the Florida State Legislature...
is the main local road through western Lake County, running south to north. It spans from Citrus Ridge, FloridaCitrus Ridge, FloridaCitrus Ridge, often called Four Corners, is a census-designated place in the U.S. state of Florida, located at a quadripoint formed by Lake, Orange, Osceola and Polk Counties. U.S. Routes 27 and 192 serve the area. The population was 12,015 at the 2000 census...
to The VillagesThe Villages, FloridaThe Villages is a master-planned age-restricted retirement community located mainly in Sumter County, Florida, United States, but also includes portions of Lake and Marion counties. The community is controlled by several Community Development Districts , most of which are controlled by H. Gary...
. -
US 441U.S. Route 441 in FloridaU.S. Route 441 in Florida is a north–south United States Highway. It runs from Miami in South Florida northwest to the Georgia border north of the Lake City area....
is another south to north US highway running through Mount Dora from Orange County around Lake Dora, where it merges with SR 44, has a wrong-way concurrency with SR 19 in Tavares, and lets go of SR 44 in Leesburg only to join US 27 as they both head into Marion County. -
SR 19Florida State Road 19State Road 19 is a Florida State Road in Putnam, Marion, and Lake counties. It runs from Groveland to Palatka. It provides access to areas in Ocala National Forest, like Pittman.-Groveland to Tavares:...
is a mostly scenic north and south road from SR 50 in Groveland through Tavares, Eustis, and Ocala National ForestOcala National ForestThe Ocala National Forest is the second largest National Forest in the U.S. state of Florida and covers approximately of Central Florida. It is located three miles east of Ocala and southeast of Gainesville...
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SR 33Florida State Road 33State Road 33 is a road running through Lake and Polk counties in Florida.-Route description:State Road 33 begins in Lakeland off US 92 and heads north to Polk City. From there, it traverses through mostly rural farmland into Lake County and Groveland. In Groveland, it intersects and begins a ...
is the north-south road from Lakeland in Polk County to Groveland. A county extension exists as a hidden route along SR 50 to Mascotte, where it become an exposed county road leading to US 27 in Okahumpka. -
SR 40 is the northernmost east-west route in Lake County, and runs through Ocala National Forest. -
SR 44 runs east and west through Central Lake County from west of Leesburg where it joins southbound US 441 until it breaks away near Mount Dora and heads northeast into Volusia County. -
SR 46 starts at an interchange with US 441 and Lake County Road 46 in Mount Dora and through Sorrento and Mount Plymouth along the northern border of Orange County. -
SR 50 is the main east-west road through southern Lake County.
Public Transportation
LakeXpressLakeXpress
LakeXpress is the public transportation agency that serves the Lake County, Florida. The service was instituted in 2007 to relieve traffic congestion along U.S. Route 441...
is the public transportation agency that serves the Lake County, Florida area since 2007.
See also
- Lake County SchoolsLake County SchoolsLake County Schools is a public school district located in Lake County, Florida, USA. The district operates 50 schools, educating about 38,000 students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.As of November 18 2008, the superintendent is Susan Moxley....
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Lake County, Florida
Government links/Constitutional offices
- Lake County Board of County Commissioners
- Lake County Supervisor of Elections
- Lake County Property Appraiser
- Lake County Sheriff's Office
- Lake County Tax Collector
Special districts
- Lake County School Board
- St. Johns River Water Management District
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
Judicial branch
- Lake County Clerk of Circuit and County Courts
- Public Defender, 5th Judicial Circuit of Florida serving CitrusCitrus County, FloridaCitrus County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 118,085. The U.S. Census Bureau 2008 estimate for the county was 141,416 . Its county seat is Inverness, Florida...
, HernandoHernando County, FloridaHernando County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 130,802. The U.S. Census Bureau 2006 estimate for the county is 165,409 . Its county seat is Brooksville, Florida. The majority of the county's population is in Spring Hill, west portion of Hernando...
, Lake, MarionMarion County, FloridaMarion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. The U.S. Census Bureau 2006 estimate for the county is 316,183. Its county seat is Ocala....
, and SumterSumter County, FloridaSumter County is a county located in the state of Florida, United States. As of the 2000 Census, the population was 53,345. The 2006 Census estimate puts its population at 68,768 . Its county seat is Bushnell, Florida and the largest incorporated municipality is Wildwood, Florida. The Villages,...
counties - Office of the State Attorney, 5th Judicial Circuit of Florida
- 5th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Miscellaneous links
- Photographs From the State Library & Archives of Florida.
- Workforce Central FloridaWorkforce Central FloridaWorkforce Central Florida is the Central Florida region’s workforce board, responsible for workforce planning, programs, and the labor market for five Florida counties including Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Sumter counties...