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EXPLORE WHATS GREAT ABOUT LAKE AND SUMTER COUNTIES

2 NEWCOMERS GUIDE Sunday, July 5, 2015

Staff Report

Lake and Sumter coun-ties are extraordinary places. Ideally situated in the geo-graphic center of Florida, they are diverse geographically, economically, ethnically and culturally.

Lake County is a melting pot, a place that blends po-litical, cultural and economic differences. It is a place where the wealthy maintain majestic homes overlooking breathtak-ing lakes across the street from blue collar subdivisions; where

colorful Caribbean festivals coexist with country western concerts; where culinary offer-ings run from Asian to Italian to Mexican to Brazilian to Cajun to French.

Lake County is a surprise, a delightful departure from the iconic Florida most people know. Instead of miles of white sand beaches, we have thou-sands of acres of lakes and a crystal-clear spring. Instead of palm trees, we have majestic oaks. Instead of endless strip malls, we have quaint down-town areas.

Take a stroll with us now as we explore Lake County and its hidden gems.

The geographySituated in Central

Florida, Lake County is about equal distance from the Atlantic and Gulf coasts roughly an hour each direc-tion which makes it an ideal launch pad for day trips to the beach.

If you head northwest, youll run into Cedar Key and other trendy fishing villages along

the Gulf coast. The seafood is out of this world, and those communities are ablaze with colorful arts and crafts fashioned by the hands of area artisans.

If you head east, you run into Daytona Beach and other touristy beach communities.

And if you stay at home, youll find a very diverse place. The north-eastern corner of the county is blanketed by the Ocala National Forest, which attracts

Join us for a trip across Lake and Sumter counties

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The best part of living in Flor-ida and in a county named for its abundance of bodies of water is that when the heat and humidity reach staggering levels, cooling off is just a hop, skip and a jump away.

A jump in the lake, that is.Whether your preferred

method of recreation involves high-speed Jet Skis, a leisurely canoe trip or sunbathing on the beach while sipping an umbrella drink, Lake County is bubbling over with options for getting wet.

The following county or county-adjacent spots for

water-related activities are ranked in three categories according to the quantity and intensity of recreation opportu-nities offered.

SOAK UP THE SUNFor a leisurely day spent

poolside allowing the suns rays to smile on your pasty winter physique, several local cities have pay-to-use public pools with discounts for their residents: Umatilla, Venetian Gardens in Leesburg, the Cler-mont Arts & Recreation Center, Gardenia Park pool in Fruitland Park and Eustis Aquatic Center.

Some offer swimming les-sons, water aerobics classes

and lap lanes. Hours are seasonal and vary by city.

For a little more scenery, try Cat Boat Tours a fully narrated and guided trip across Lake Dora and along the Dora Canal. Drive a CraigCat power-boat, built for two passengers, along the Mount Dora shoreline and then speed across the lake for a glimpse of the jungle-lined canal. For information, go to catboattours.com or call 352-816-9339.

Go for a swim and lunch in the picnic area at Clermonts West Beach, 1215 Lake Min-neola Drive, which also has a playground, fishing pier and restrooms.

Just outside Lake County, Lake Weir beckons. Dueling outposts on either side of the lake offer waterside din-ing, drink specials and beach access.

Gator Joes Beach Bar & Grill in Ocklawaha is a Key West-style family-friendly restaurant accessible by car, boat and seaplane. Call 352-259-2444 or go to eatonsbeach.com.

On the opposite shore in Weirsdale, Eatons Beach Sand-bar & Grill features Florisiana cuisine and boat docking facili-ties. Call 352-288-3100 or go to gatorjoesocala.com.

Hampton Beach in Ocklawa-ha is another public swimming

beach option but is not acces-sible by boat.

MAKE A SPLASHTake the activity level up a

notch at Clermonts new Cham-pions Splash Park, 100 Third St.

Admission to the splash pad at Waterfront Park is $2, or $15 for a city resident season pass. The 74-person capacity park is bordered by covered picnic areas and access to a swimming beach on Lake Minneola.

Tavares Childrens Splash Park, at 100 E. Ruby St., is a seaplane-themed venue open through Labor Day. Admission is $2, or $15 for a season pass

Stay cool at Lake Countys water hotspots

Swimmer Cody Robertson, 11, comes up for air at Alexander

Springs in Altoona.Halifax Media Group file

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THe HISTorIc VIllageClermonts Historic Village, at the

corner of West Avenue and Osceola Street, is a cooperative effort of the South Lake County Historical Society and the City of Clermont. Visitors can get a glimpse into Clermonts history by taking free tours of the seven build-ings located there. They include:

The Townsend House, home to Clermonts first black settlers, James and Sallie Townsend.

The Kern House. Built around 1895 on Montrose Street, it was home to Clermonts first white settlers, Alexan-der and Eleonora Kern.

The original Cooper Memorial Library, originally built in 1914 on West Desoto Street.

Clermonts Train Depot stands in its original home at the Village.

An original Quonset Hut from World War II. which served as barracks for servicemen stationed in Clermont.

The outhouse replica, built be-tween the Kern and Townsend houses by a local boy scout for his Eagle Scout project.

The Herring Hooks Schoolhouse, a replica of the original 1881 Herring

Hooks one room schoolhouse. Mrs. Thomas J. Hooks was the teacher at Clermonts first school.

For information, call 352-593-8496.

THe cITruS ToWerBuilt in 1956, the Citrus Tower was

one of Floridas first man-made attrac-tions. The observation decks offer an unrivaled view of 2,000 square miles.

Once the most famous landmark in the Orlando/Central Florida area, it was built to allow visitors to observe the miles of orange groves. Today, the view is mostly of suburban neighborhoods.

It cost about $250,000 and eventu-ally included a post office and glass-blowing studio. The Citrus Tower was the brainchild of former Pittsburgh residents Jack Toole and A.W. Thacker. When completed in July 1956, the tower consisted of 5 million pounds of concrete and rose more than 500 feet above sea level. It is the highest observation point in Florida.

People say the towers panoramic view allows a glimpse of Orlando and Disney if the day is clear, and with binoculars on a very clear day, a peek at the East coast.

The tower is at 141 S. U.S. Highway 27 in Clermont. For information, call 352-394-4061.

PreSIdenTS Hall oF FaMeThe Presidents Hall of Fame is a wax museum that hon-

ors to the presidents of the

United States. The owners, John and Jan Zweifel, are famed for building a 20-ton replica of the White House complete in every detail. Since 1976, and up until about two years ago when it was brought home to the museum, the miniature traveled the country and was displayed at various presidential libraries and at governmental events.

In the museum, visitors can browse through loads of presidential memo-rabilia, including a replica of John F. Kennedys actual desk as it sat in the Oval Office, a set of china he and Jackie Kennedy shared, a toy train that circled the Reagans Christmas tree and life-size wax statues of each president and some first ladies.

The museum is at 123 S. U.S. High-way 27 in Clermont. For information, call 352-394-2836.

THe naTIonal TraInIng cenTer/lIVeWell

FITneSS cenTerThe National Training Center and

the LiveWell Fitness Center are part of South Lake Hospital in Clermont and located on its campus.

The NTC is a state-of-the-art sports and fitness facility thats become known as a warm-weather training

Check out Lakes odd and amazing landmarks

The citrus Tower was built in 1956.

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Lake County has some of the best healthcare in the state. With three hospitals here, one in The Villages and several major medical centers in neighboring Orlando, area residents have access to unparalleled medical services.

Here is a look at some of those:

South Lake hoSpitaL1900 Don Wickham Drive

in clermont, 352-394-4071Situated on a sprawling 180-acre campus

that serves as more than a medical center, South Lake Hospital is a health, wellness and education facility that focuses on fitness and prevention as much as on medical care. The hospital itself has 122 beds and more than 1,000 employees who offer a variety of medical services, including diagnostic imaging, ortho-pedics and cardiac catheterization.

The Centre for Womens Health offers complete care for women from maternity to maturity. South Lake Hospital is also home to the LiveWell Fitness Center and the National Training Center, which provides total body fitness, advanced rehabilitative services and athletic training.

FLorida hoSpitaL Waterman1000 Waterman Way in tavares, 352-253-3333

Founded in 1938 by Frank Waterman, presi-dent of the Waterman Fountain Pen Company, the hospital opened in the Fountain Inn in downtown Eustis. From an 18-bed county hospital, it has grown into a 269-bed acute care facility owned by Adventist Health System, the largest Protestant not-for-profit health care provider in the United States. The hospital bills itself as offering the advanced technologies and medical expertise of a big-city hospital in a friendly, compassionate small-town atmosphere.

LeeSburg regionaL medicaL center600 e. Dixie ave. in

leesburg, 352-323-5762Leesburg Regional Medical Center is a 322-

bed acute-care hospital specializing in cardio-vascular and orthopedic care, but also offers services in neurosurgery, obstetrics, cancer care, pediatrics and more.

LRMC has received The Joint Commissions Gold Seal of Approval for health care quality and safety in hospitals and is recognized by the Commission as a Primary Stroke Center. In 2013, Healthgrades named LRMC a 5-Star Recipient for Overall Orthopedic Services and ranked it among the Top 10 Percent in the Na-tion for Spine Surgery.

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With Florida hospital Waterman, above, leesburg regional medical center, below, and south lake hospital, right, area residents have access to unparalleled medical services.


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destination for hundreds of high school, college, profes-sional and amateur athletes from around the country and the world.

The NTC Sports Performance staff is comprised of degreed exercise and coaching special-ists to ensure individualized fitness programs for begin-ners to weekend warriors to Olympic athletes. The LiveWell Fitness Center offers commu-nity fitness, sports and health memberships and programs for youth and adults.

The NTC is at 1935 Don Wick-ham Drive in Clermont. For information, call 352-241-7144.

Seaplane BaSe & MarinaThe Seaplane Base & Marina,

located on Lake Dora in of Woo-ten Park in Tavares, is an FAA certified public-use airport/base and 88-slip boat marina owned and run by the city.

The seaplane base covers an

area of 50 acres and is located one nautical mile southeast of the central business district of Tavares.

Sea plane rides are available and give visitors the opportu-nity to see Lake County from a different perspective.

The Seaplane Base & Ma-rina is at 150 E. Ruby Street in Tavares. For information, call 352-742-6267.

lakeridge Winery & VineyardS

Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards opened its doors in February 1989 in Clermont and sits on a 127-acre estate in gently rolling countryside.

This area was once the center of the states grape industry, and after years of phenom-enal growth, Lakeridge ranks as Floridas largest premium winery and remains a pioneer in the development of table and sparkling wines from musca-dine and hybrid grapes.

Complimentary winery tours and wine tasting are offered 7

days a week: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Lakeridge Winery & Vine-yards is at 19239 north U.S. Highway 27 in Clermont. For information, call 352-394-8627

or 800-768-WINE.

Cornfield Maze at long & SCott farMS

Long & Scott Farms is home to a seven-acre corn maze that was originally started in 2003 to

bring attention to the farm. The maze caught on and each year is visited by thousands.

There is a mini corn maze and a full-size maze. Each year after the corn grows tall, differ-ent mazes are cut through it to present a challenge for those who have visited previously.

The price of admission also includes a 60-foot slide, laby-rinth rock maze, a mist maze, play area and game area.

A country market on the grounds sells pumpkins, squash, fresh produce, jams and preserves, honey, cold drinks, and, of course, Zellwood Sweet Corn. Other new activi-ties include a zipline for kids and tetherball.

The maze is open to the pub-lic on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Groups of 20 or more can reserve maze tours Tuesdays through Fridays.

Long & Scott Farms is at 26216 County Road 448A in Mount Dora. For information, call 352-383-6900.

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Staff Report

Feeling a little restless? Want to get out of town for the day? Youre in luck because Lake County is close to some of the best that Florida has to offer. Heres a look.

DaytonaYou dont need to leave the

area to get in the water. Lake Harris, Lake Griffin, Lake Eustis, Lake Minneola and the hundreds of other lakes that dot the local landscape offer terrific swimming and boating.

But sometimes you just want to play in the surf and salt water. The Daytona area including Ormond and New Smyrna has some of the best beaches in the state. You can drive right onto the sand, rent a Jet Ski or boat or sample some of the eateries and en-tertainment along Daytonas famous State Road A1A strip.

CeDar KeyThis quaint fishing village

on Floridas west coast is located 3 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico. Its a tiny place, occupying only 3 square miles and having fewer than 900 full-time residents. But Cedar

Key is a must-see destination for anyone who enjoys seafood and rustic, turn-of-the-centu-ry ambiance.

The tiny towns heart-stop-ping sunsets and laid-back feel have drawn some of the states best artists and craftsmen, who draw inspiration from the areas nautical charm and abundant wildlife.

GainesvilleSixty miles north of Lees-

burg is Gainesville. Home to the University of Florida, this small city has all the arts, culture and entertainment you would expect in a city that hosts the states flagship school.

orlanDoFor pure family entertain-

ment, its pretty hard to beat Orlando. Pick a theme and there is a park for it: Movies? Theres Universal. Water? Sea World. Culture and food? How about Epcot?

And, of course, theres the granddaddy of all theme parks, Disney.

Just be sure to bring your wallet. Typical admission to a theme park is now about $100, and that doesnt include food.

But that isnt all Orlando has

to offer. For nightlife, theres Church Street Station in down-town Orlando. And if youre a sports fan, you can take in an Orlando Magic basketball game. The area also has some great shopping, with sev-eral conventional malls and a number of outlet malls offer-ing the worlds most popular brand names.

tampa/Gulf CoastTampa is rich with culture

and arts. The area is dot-ted with museums, galleries and historic landmarks. For entertainment, theres the incomparable Ybor City, which is infused with Cuban culture.

Perhaps Tampas signature offering is its many colorful festivals. Theres Carnival Festival and Festa Italiana, Krewe of Sant Yago Knight Parade, the India Festival and of course Gasparilla, which draws tens of thousands of people for music, food and a parade. Think Mardi Gras in Tampa.

Just west of Tampa is Clearwater and to the South is Siesta Key, with some of the most pristine, white-sand beaches and crystal-clear water youll ever see.

Some of the best getways are a short drive from here

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hunters, anglers, campers and hikers from throughout the Southeast.

Along the eastern edge of the county is the Golden Triangle area, comprised of Eustis, Mount Dora and Tavares. It is the government and cultural center of the county, so it naturally draws thousands of visitors a day to work, and thousands more on the weekend to play, shop and eat.

Northwest of the Golden Triangle is Leesburg, one of the larger and older cities in the area. With its scenic waterfront park Venetian Gardens quaint downtown area and weekly festivals and events, it offers something for everyone.

The peopleThe people of Lake County are an

eclectic mix. They are Southerners with deep drawls, Northerners with Brooklyn and Boston accents, Midwesterners, homegrown folks and newcomers from South Florida with Caribbean and Spanish accents. Walk down most busy streets and you are likely to see cowboy hats, business suits, high heels and flip flops.

And while the area is a tapestry of integrated neighborhoods, each com-munity that makes up Lake County has a slightly different ethnic or cultural feel. Mount Dora has a distinctive arts vibe. Tavares uses its breathtaking water-front to host a variety of events themed around boats and seaplanes. And Cler-mont once the epicenter of the states citrus industry is exploding with new growth that is bringing retail shopping and entertainment to the area.

The culTureNo matter your taste in music, art

and entertainment, its here. The communitys social calendar has an array of offerings that reflect the areas ethnic and cultural diversity. There is Bikefest (Leesburg), the Mount Dora Arts Festival, Georgefest (Eustis) and a wide variety of other events that draw hundreds of thousands of visitors a year.

The shoppingWhile Lake County maintains a small-

town feel, its many small cities boast some pretty good shopping options.

It is home to ViaPort Florida in Leesburg, which has struggled in recent years but is under new ownership and is in the midst of a major overhaul.

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(available only to city residents). The park is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The play area has slides, fountains and water guns galore and is situated next to picnic gazebos and the Wooton Wonderland playground.

FULL SPEED AHEADGet the most out of a

day in the water by staying overnight at the Wet Zone at Family Adventure Camp in Lake Panasoffkee, 6545 W. State Road 44. With RV sites, tent camping and cottage rentals, families can splash all day without dreading the drive home afterward.

A large pool, two slides and various water activi-ties are supplemented by a trampoline basketball area, fishing, kayaking and horseback riding. Call 352-748-2237 or go to www.familyadventure-camp.com.

Straddling the land strip between Lake Dora and Lake Eustis, Tavares is ideally positioned for easy water access.

Get Wet WaterSports, 1000 W. Burleigh Blvd., aims to be a one-stop shop for water sports equipment rentals. Hourly and daily rates on Jet Skis, paddle boards, kayaks, jet boats and pon-toon boats are available, as well as sightseeing and moonlight tours.

Get Wet supplies life vests and beach towels, and does not charge for additional passengers. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. For information, call 352-253-0585 or go to www.TavaresWaterSports.com.

Hickory Point Recre-ational Facility, 27341 State Road 19 in Tavares, is a 68-acre park with options for all ages and activity levels.

Get your workout at the swimming beach, horse-shoe pits and sand vol-leyball court, kick a soccer ball around on the open athletic fields or mosey down the boardwalk and nature trail.

Take a breather and throw some burgers on the grill at the outdoor picnic table, or take the party indoors at the two-story screened picnic pavilion (open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.) if the clouds roll in.

The facility also in-cludes a playground, boat ramps into Lake Harris, two fishing piers and a day-use marina.

In addition to hosting festivals throughout the year, Waterfront Park in Clermont has a swimming area, playground, paved walking trail and a fishing pier. Its fitness trail is part of a 30-mile trail system and will eventually be integrated into the Coast to Coast Connector.

Clermont Waterfront Bikes & Boards rents and sells paddle boards, kayaks and bicycles on the weekends (8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. on Sun-day). Group and private

lessons are available. Call 352-394-0535 or go to www.clermontwaterfront-bikesandboards.com.

Lake Louisa State Park (7305 U.S. Highway 27 in Clermont), Alexander Springs (49525 County Road 445 in Altoona) and Lake Griffin State Park (3089 U.S. Highway 441 in Fruitland Park) are havens for nature lovers that also will appeal to those in search of fun in and on the water. Camp, hike, fish, picnic, canoe or kayak at these parks while keeping an eye out for wildlife.

Lake Louisa has beach access and a swimming area, as well as trails for horseback riding. Call 352-394-3969 for information.

Alexander Springs also offers swimming, plus scuba diving and snorkel-ing, RV sites, showers and a concession stand. Call 352-669-3522.

The nature preserve at Carney Island Recreation & Conservation Area in Ocklawaha has lakeside beaches, horseshoes, hiking, volleyball courts, a picnic area and boat ramps. Call 352-671-8560.

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What we call Lake County today was home for Native Americans several thousand years prior to the discovery of America and Florida. There are 1,000 identified archaeologi-cal sites in Lake County with evidence of Timucuan Indian civilization here. Later, it was home to the Seminoles.

At the conclusion of the Second Seminole War in 1842, Congress passed the Armed Occupation Act offering 160 acres to any man who would bear arms to protect the area from renewed hostilities. Once

this act was passed, the Lake-Sumter County area grew and began to take shape. Sumter County was formally recog-nized in 1853.

Thomas Robertson and his son, John Marmaduke Robert-son, were Leesburgs first white settlers, arriving in 1843. Others soon followed, and eventually the waterways were cleared enough for steamboat travel.

By 1868, Leesburg was the Sumter County seat. A court-house was built in the square, now occupied by the Opera House on Main Street. But Leesburg, named a tempo-rary county seat pending an election, lost the seat in 1881

to Sumterville after the long-neglected election was held.

It was probably around this time that those living in what would become Lake County began efforts to separate. It just took too long to venture from the north and east borders to the seat in Sumterville.

Lake County was formed from portions of Orange and Sumter counties under an act of the State Legislature on May 27, 1887. For all practical purposes, it became official when the first Lake County Commission meeting, a two-day affair, ended Aug. 3, 1887. The five men appointed com-missioners by Gov. Edward A.

Perry had created Lake Countys government.

Bloomfield, located a little west of Yalaha, had been estab-lished as the temporary county seat in June.

The original districts of Lake County included Leesburg and the land north to the Marion County line and east to Dead River in District 1; Groveland, Mascotte, etc. in District 2; Tavares and Clermont in Dis-trict 3; Eustis and Mount Dora in District 4 and Umatilla and points north in District 5.

Tavares founder Maj. Alex-ander St. Clair-Abrams had his heart set on his community be-ing more than just the county

seat and began pushing to locate the courthouse there. His desire was for the state capital to be in Tavares, not Tallahas-see, so Tavares surely needed to be the county seat.

After several votes amid deception and trickery, Tavares finally won.

Walt Disneys parents, Elias Disney and Flora Call, were married Jan. 1, 1888, in Kismet, which was in Lake County and the Ocala Forest. They lived a short time in Acron, known today as Paisley, before moving to Chicago.

When the railroad arrived in Lake County in 1887, it stimulated

Location, climate, agriculture made Lake a boom area

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the economy, carrying tourists and freight. Mount Dora, originally named Royellou and located on Lake Dora soon became a popular winter retreat.

Lake County enjoyed an early growth spurt, with 8,034 residents counted dur-ing the U.S. Census in 1890.

But back-to-back freezes in December 1894 and February 1895 set the fledg-ling citrus industry back a decade and only the stout of heart remained. Many thriving Lake County communities such as Villa City and Kismet soon became ghost towns. There were 7,467 living in Lake County during the 1900 Census.

It wasnt until 1910 when people be-gan significantly settling in the county. That year, the population was 9,509, and by 1915 it was 12,421. Eventually, citrus rebounded and became a lure during the Florida Land Boom of the 1910s and 20s and reigned supreme for much of the century.

Many discovered Lake County in the early 1920s. A headline in the Tampa Tribune on April 29, 1923 boasted of Lake County: Since 1919 percentages of increase in development greater than in any other county in Florida.

Lake County was one of the fastest-growing counties in the state, but that growth came to a screeching halt when the boom went bust with the onslaught of the Great Depression. While devas-tating, the Depression left an indelible mark on Lake County. Franklin Delano Roosevelt implemented the Works Prog-ress Administration in 1935 to help get America back on its feet with projects ranging from community colleges and airports to golf courses, murals, litera-ture, art and historical surveys. Probably the largest such project was Venetian Gardens in Leesburg.

During World War II, Lake Countians raised millions in bond sales to aid the war effort. Interestingly, the site of Lake-Sumter Community College was once a prisoner-of-war camp that housed about 250 German soldiers.

While the Great Depression and World War II slowed growth in Lake County, it rebounded in the second half of the 20th Century, overcoming devastating freezes in the 1980s. The freezes dramatically reduced citrus acreage. But with the ar-rival of Disney World, the metro Orlando area expanded beyond Orlando and Orange County. Lake County benefited. From 1997 through 2007, it was among Americas 30 fastest-growing counties.

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County AdminiStrAtorBradley Arnold7375 Powell RoadWildwood, FL 34785(352) 689-4400

County CommiSSionerSAl Butler- District 1Doug Gilpin- District 2Don Burgess- District 3Garry Breeden- District 4Don Hahnfeldt- District 5(352) 689-4400

Meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 5 p.m.

City of BuShnellwww.cityofbushnellfl.comMain phone number:

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City of WeBStersumtercountyfl.gov/545/City-of-WebsterMain phone number: 352-793-2073

Mayor Kelly A. Williams Mayor Pro-Tem Michael T.

Foote Commissioner Patricia M.

Ward Commissioner Barbarella

Ward Commissioner Paul D. Remis City Clerk Dana Waters

City of WildWoodwww.wildwood-fl.govMain phone number: 352-330-1330

Mayor Ed Wolf Mayor Pro Tem Pamala-

Harrison Bivins Commissioner Robby

Strickland Commissioner Don C. Clark Commissioner Julian Green City Manager Bill Ed Cannon

Lake CountylAke County AdminiStrAtion315 W. Main St.Tavares, FL 32778(352) 343-1700www.lakecountyfl.gov

Clerk of the CirCuit CourtNeil Kelly550 W. Main St.Tavares, FL 32778(352) 742-4100www.lakecountyclerk.org

SheriffGary Borders360 W. Ruby St.Tavares, FL 32778(352) 343-9500www.lcso.org

property ApprAiSerCarey Baker320 W. Main St.Tavares, FL 32778(352) 253-2150www.lakecopropappr.com

tAx ColleCtorBob McKee320 W. Main St.Tavares, FL 32778(352) 343-9622

SuperViSor of eleCtionSEmogene W. Stegall315 W. Maiin St.Tavares, FL 32778(352) 343-9734Elections.lakecountyfl.gov

County mAnAgerDavid Heath315 W. Main St.3rd FloorTavares, FL 32778(352) 343-9888

County CommiSSion315 W. Main St.Tavares, FL 32778(352) 343-9850

County CommiSSionerSTimothy Sullivan District 1Sean Parks District 2Jimmy Conner District 3Leslie Campione District 4Welton Cadwell District 5

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City of Clermonthttp://www.clermontfl.govGeneral Number: (352) 394-4081

Mayor Gail Ash Councilman Timothy Bates Councilman Ray Goodgame Councilman Keith Mullins Councilwoman Diane Travis City Manager Darren Gray

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There are many parks, boat ramps and trails across Lake County, frequented by those look-ing to enjoy the natural beauty of area lakes and scenery. Some are state parks, some are owned and maintained by Lake County government and others are run by the cities.

Below is a short list of featured parks/trails, but a full list of county parks can be viewed at www.lakecountyfl.gov.

TROUT LAKE NATURE CENTER

Trout Lake Nature Center was founded by the Oklawaha Valley Audubon Society (OVAS) in 1985 and since then has been dedicated to environmental education and conservation.

In 1988, OVAS obtained land which had been part of the Haselton Dairy Farm during the 1960s, from Jean Lenkerd and Tom Haselton. With the addition of donated land from the City of Eustis for a conservation easement, Trout Lake Nature Center became a reality.

It features a museum, an environmental educa-tion center and a com-munity meeting place for education programs and special events. In 1994, the center began offering school field trips. The response by the county schools was so enthusiastic that it soon became necessary to train volunteers as docents to guide children through the center.

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Lake is free, and dogs are welcome. The center is at 520 E County Road 44 in Eustis. Summer Hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday through Saturday. The park is closed Sunday and Monday.

FLORIDA SCRUB-JAY TRAIL

The Florida Scrub-Jay Trail, run by Bruce and Cathy Brown, is dedi-cated to attracting and protecting the states only endemic birds (birds found only in Florida) and threatened species. The Browns opened the

Florida Scrub-Jay Trail in Clermont in April 2003 with a grant from the Na-tional Wildlife Federation. Visitors can experience the Florida Scrub-Jay Trail Saturday through Wednesday each week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment.

The trailhead is at 11490 Monte Vista Road in Clermont. For informa-tion, call 352-429-5566.

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Welcome to South Lake County,a Health and Wellness Community with lots of events

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Mayor Troy Bennett Council President Glenn Burns Council Vice President Jim Pierce Councilman Billy Bates Councilman Joe Wynkoop Councilman Arthur Nix City Clerk Graham Wells

CiTy of MounT dorahttp://ci.mount-dora.fl.usMain phone number: 352-735-7100

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CiTy of Tavareswww.tavares.orgMain phone number: 352-742-6209

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CiTy of uMaTillawww.umatillafl.orgMain phone number: 352-669-3125

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rep. bryan nelson, r-apopkaDistrict Office409 South Park Ave.Apopka, FL 32703-5261(407) 884-2023Capitol Office303 House Office Building402 South Monroe St.Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300(850) 717-5031

rep. Marlene o-Toole, r-THe villagesDistrict Office916 Avenida CentralThe Villages, FL 32159-5704(352) 315-4445Capitol Office313 House Office Building402 South Monroe St.Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300(850) 717-5033

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sen. doroTHy Hukill, r- porT orangeDistrict Offices209 Dunlawton Ave.Unit 17Port Orange, FL 32127(386) 304-7630Ocala City Hall110 S.E. Watula Ave.3rd FloorOcala, FL 34471(352) 694-0160Capitol Office210 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe St.Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100(850) 487-5008

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u.s. sen. bill nelson, d-flUnited States Senate716 Senate Hart Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510Phone: (202) 224-5274District Office225 East Robinson StreetSuite 410Orlando, FL 32801Phone: (407) 872-7161 or toll free in Florida: 1-888-671-4091

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Primitive camping facili-ties are available, and hikers can explore more than 25 miles of trails. Throughout the year, Lake Louisa hosts many triathlons, races and other community events. The park also has a full fa-cility 60-site campground and 20 furnished cabins for rent.

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OCALA NATIONAL FOREST

Located just 20 min-utes north of Leesburg, the 450,000-acre Ocala National Forest attracts more than 2 million visitors a year. Established in 1908, it is the oldest national forest east of the Mississippi..

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The annual Wings and Wildflowers Festival each October attracts thousands interested in birding, wildflowers and tnature world.

Venetian Gardens is at 201 Dixie Ave., in Lees-burg. For information, call 352-728-9885.

SEAPLANE BASE AND MARINA

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