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With rolling hills dotted by orange groves in the south to
the pristine flora of “Old Florida” in the north, the
striking physical beauty of Lake County has captured the
hearts and imagination of many. With an array of dynamic
features that includes more than 1,000 lakes and rivers,
Lake County continues to attract visitors for many of the
same reasons that captivated Capt. Haynes.
In Lake County's earliest beginnings, pioneers looked to
the earth for their livelihood. It grew into a place rich in
agriculture. The County was home to Florida's largest peach
orchard in the 1920s and was second in the world for citrus
production in the 1960s. Mother Nature took a toll on those
citrus crops during a series of freezes in the 1980s.
Because of the permanent damage to many citrus groves, the
growers moved south.
Today, Lake County is a different place. Expansive parks
and recreational facilities, and higher paying jobs are the
key reasons. A booming population has led to a surge of new
housing construction. Tourism is at an all-time high.
Visitors flock to antique shopping areas and cruise on the
many lakes. Sports enthusiasts experience the adrenaline
rush found at several competition water-ski schools and a
nationally recognized triathlon training center.
For all these reasons, Lake County is a different kind of
community. County government working hand in hand with
businesses, civic groups, organizations and city leaders
resulted in these positive changes. Quality customer service
is the County government’s number one priority. Together,
the leaders of the community and its citizens are
continuously striving to make Lake County a wonderful place
to live, work and play.
*This information is from the
Lake BBC Website
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