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What Makes Lake County Such An Attractive Place To Live? One of the most
frequently asked questions we here from folks who are not familiar with
Central Florida is: Why would someone who is thinking of moving to
Florida want to consider living in Lake County?
In addition to its rural charm and its proximity to all of the best that
Florida has to offer, the facts and information that follow should help
you understand what makes Lake County such an attractive place to live:
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There are more than 1400 named lakes that cover 202 square miles of the
total 1162 square miles that make up Lake County. Many of these lakes
are part of the Ocklawaha chain of lakes, allowing boaters to travel
from Lake Griffin to the St. John's River and eventually to the Atlantic
Ocean. They provide many excellent opportunities for boating and fishing
activities.
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There are more that 20 state, city and county parks located throughout
the county, providing a large selection of outdoor activities, such as
camping, hiking, nature walks, swimming, tennis, etc.
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Lake County has three modern hospitals that provide excellent health
care, and in the last few years, they have expanded their facilities,
keeping up with all of the latest technology.
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The elevation of Lake County ranges from 50 feet to 190 feet above sea
level, so that bicycling, hiking and golf can be enjoyed in most areas.
Golfers can choose from over 23 public golf courses and country clubs
that offer challenging golf all year round.
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At last count, there were more than 200 houses of worship of all
denominations located in the county.
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There are several annual outdoor sporting events in the area, such as
golf tournaments, water-skiing and equestrian events, triathlon meets,
and even some ski-diving competitions. In addition, if you are looking
for an exciting change of pace, you can take lessons in parasailing,
water-skiing and glider riding. It's all available right here in Lake
County.
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Lake-Sumter Community College in Leesburg hosts several musical and
theatrical productions, as well as sporting events, and their adult
education programs provide personal growth courses at low cost.
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The average temperature in the winter in Lake County is 75 degrees
Fahrenheit - making it just a bit more pleasant than some of the
sub-freezing temperatures that we're seeing up north this year! It's
great for those of us who appreciate year-round gardening. The warmer
summer temperatures are made comfortable by the light breezes that drift
through the rolling hills of Lake County.
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The county's central location provides easy access to all of the
attractions in the area. Residents can reach both the east and west
coasts of Florida in just about an hour, and Orlando's major attractions
are close enough for frequent visits.
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There are special events and points of interest nearby: the Lakeridge
Winery, antique markets, Antique Carriage Museum, several theatres, and
festivals planned for every month of the year.
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If you enjoy dining out, you'll find more than 300 restaurants that
offer a world-wide range of cuisine, and new ones opening their doors
every month.
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Finally, many of our retired residents are happy to find that there is a
lot of demand for experienced part-time help here in the county, and
that there are hundreds of agencies that need the support of volunteers,
such as hospitals, food banks, law enforcement, and mentoring programs.
In next month's issue, we'll try to answer another frequently asked
question: How do Pringle Development communities differ from other
communities in the area?
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