


	ERA/Neil Fischer Realty and Investment, Inc. 2405 S. Bay Street Eustis, FL 32726 (352) 242-7907 Direct Line (352) 589-9610 (fax)

About Lake County, Florida

Houseboat on Lake Eustis Lake County, Florida, lives up to its name with over 1400 shimmering lakes* located within its 1163 square-mile border. A few small cities and towns are scattered among the rolling hills of Central Florida, and although it's only an hour away from Orlando's big city bustle, Lake County is quiet, relaxed, charming and a nature lover's delight. Waterfront homes, country estates, country club living, and retirement communities are among the myriad of real estate options. A relaxing pace, an abundance of recreational activities, and a growing economy make this Florida county a desirable place to live. Come see the "natural beauty" of Florida.

Adelee Richey, GRI, ERS, REALTOR, with ERA/Neil Fischer Realty, Inc., has been helping families move to and from Lake County for over 22 years. Whether you're ready to make a move, or just have questions, Adelee can help and she's always available.

Small, friendly and picturesque, Lake County is made up of several cities and towns. Over 1400* lakes give the county its well-deserved reputation as a water sports mecca. Lake County has much to offer young families, retirees and the corporate workforce.

These Central Florida highlands of rolling hills and pristine lakes create an identity all their own. So whether you're thinking of becoming a first-time resident or whether you are making a move within the county, a myriad of housing options is available.

And, if it's for sale in our area,
Adelee Richey, GRI, ERS, REALTOR, can help. Call Direct: (352) 242-7907
*Source: Lake County Water Authority. The 1990 count showed 1,735 bodies of water
1/4 acre or more in size.

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Lake County Cities and Towns

Lake County's 210,528* residents live in a number of small and friendly cities, towns and communities. The rolling terrain and scenic beauty make us unique in Central Florida. We get our name as a result of over 1400 shimmering lakes. Lake County is centrally situated approximately 60 miles from both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. It is approximately 35 miles northwest of Orlando and Central Florida's major attractions. The county's unique shape includes part of the Ocala National Forest near Astor as well as the acreage known as the Green Swamp in south Lake County. Some of the major highways which pass through Lake County are U.S. Highway 441, U.S. Highway 27, State Roads 50, 19 and 33, and the Sunshine State Parkway/Florida Turnpike. And, we're only minutes going east to I-4, and going west to I-75. First settled in 1840, Lake County covers 1,163 square miles and includes a waterways system that leads to the Atlantic Ocean. Visit the "Map" page for details. Astatula, Town of - population 1,298 Astor (unincorporated) - population 1,487 Clermont, City of - population 9,333 Eustis, City of - population 15,106 Fruitland Park, City of - population 3,186 Groveland, City of - population 2,360 Howey-in-the-Hills, City of - population 956 Lady Lake, Town of - population 11,828 Leesburg, City of - population 15,956 Mascotte, City of - population 2,687 Minneola, City of - population 5,435 Montverde, Town of - population 882 Mount Dora, City of - population 9,418 Mount Plymouth-Sorrento (unincorporated) - population 3,579 Okahumpka (unincorporated) - population 251 Paisley (unincorporated) - population 734 Tavares, City of - population 9,700 (County Seat) Umatilla, City of - population 2,214 Yalaha (unincorporated) - population 1,175 Other unincorporated areas include: Altoona, Ferndale, Lake Jem, Lake Kathryn, Lake Mack-Forest Hills, Lisbon, Pine Lakes, Pittman, and Silver Lake. (Unincorporated population total, 120,000+) *2000 Population Source: U.S. Bureau of Census, as reported on the Lake County Government web site (www.lakegovernment.com) Lake County Populations: 1980=104,870; 1990=152,104; 2000=210,528 Florida Populations: 1980=9,746,964; 1990=12,938,071; 2000=15,982,378 U.S. Population: Jan, 2002=284.8 million

What's Happening in Lake County

IT’S A WONDERFUL, SMALL-TOWN LIFE IN LAKE COUNTY! MAY 9, 2004 JAZZ ON THE VINEYARD GREEN – 11A.M.-5P.M. LAKERIDGE WINERY &VENEYARDS, CLERMONT MISSION INN’S MOTHER’S DAY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH 11A.M.-6P.M. MISSION INN GOLF AND TENNIS RESORT, HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS MOTHER’S DAY CRUISE CALL FOR TIMES GATOR INLET-DORA CANAL BASIN, TAVARES (352) 343-0020 MAY 14, 2004 LEESBURG AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 7TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC HARBOR HILLS COUNTRY CLUB LADY LAKE LIFE STREAM ANNAUAL GALA: IMPROV SHOW 6:30P.M. – 9P.M. LAKE RECEPTION, MOUNT DORA MAY 14TH & 15TH, 2004 CENTRAL FLORIDA FIREFIGHERS PRCA RODEO & WILD WEST SHOW GATES OPEN AT: 6: 00 P.M. SHOW STARTS AT 7:30P.M. LAKE CO. EXPO CENTER/FAIRGROUNDS, EUSTIS MAY 15, 2004 ASHLEY GANG –ORIGINAL SONGS EMPHASIZE A STRONG FLORIDA IDENTITY BY RELATING LOCAL EVENTS, PEOPLE & PLACES.10:A.M.-12:P.M. YALAHA BAKERY, YALAHA GO KART RACING 12:P.M. – 10:00P.M. SPEEDWAY PARK, FRUITLAND PARK MAY 20, 2004 WOODLANDS LUTHERAN SCHOOL PRAISE SERVICE & GRADUATION 7:00P.M. WOODLANDS LUTHERAN CHURCH & CAMP, MONTVERDE MAY 20TH – 22ND, 2004 NJCAA DIVISION 1 WOMEN’S FASTPITCH SOFTBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 12:P.M. – 10P.M. THURS & FRI 10A.M. – 6P.M. SAT HANCOCK PARK, CLERMONT CENTRAL FLORIDA JURIED ART SHOW MAY 21ST – JUNE 26TH, 2004 10:00A.M – 4:00P.M MON-SAT MOUNT DORA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, MOUNT DORA MAY 22, 2004 DOWNTOWN CRUISE-IN CAR SHOW 5:00P.M.-9:00P.M. HISTORIC DOWNTOWN EUSTIS MUSIC IN CASSIA 5:00P.M.-10:00 P.M. BLUE GRASS MUSIC BRING LAWN CHAIRS CASSIA ON 44 BETWEEN EUSTIS & DELAND MAY 22ND-23RD, 2004 SUNSET LAKES CUP- WATER SKI TOURNAMENT 7:30A.M.-DUSK SUNSET LAKES, GROVELAND FLORIDA B.A.S.S. REGIONAL QUALIFIER 6:00A.M.-2:00P.M. HICKORY POINT, TAVARES MAY 28, 2004 SALUTE TO WWII VETERANS 2:00P.M. LAKE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM, TAVARES MAY 30, 2004 MISSION INN’S FLORIDA CRACKER ADVENTURE PARTY 7:00P.M.-10:00P.M. MISSION INN GOLF & TENNIS RESORT, HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS WOODLANDS SUMMER OVERNIGHT CAMP 3:00P.M.SUNDAY THROUGH 11:00A.M. SATURDAY/WEEKLY THROUGH AUGUST 7, 2004 WOODLANDS LUTHERAN CAMP, MONTVERDE For any questions at all, please call me on my direct line (352) 242-7907. - Adelee

The "Golden Triangle"

The Golden Triangle are of Lake County consists of Eustis, Mount Dora, and Tavares.

Lake County, Florida Area Map