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Commission approves free bus fares for students in Dec. & Jan.
December 2, 2008

Lake County schedules two public meetings to discuss future of East Lake Community Park
December 2, 2008

Lake County Department of Community Services requests proposals for grant funding from three different programs
November 25, 2008

More than 6,000 pounds of food donated to Lake County’s ‘Stuff the Bus’ campaign
November 24, 2008

Report evaluating Lake County’s grant program is available to view
November 24, 2008

Lake County Community Traffic Safety Team urges motorists to buckle up every time during Thanksgiving holiday
November 21, 2008

Lake County invites experienced bird watchers to help with winter bird survey at Ferndale Preserve
November 21, 2008

Prescription-drug discount cards benefit Lake County residents to the tune of nearly $2 million in savings
November 21, 2008

Lake County park rangers to guide winter bird hike
November 21, 2008

Lake County Animal Services to host free rabies vaccine clinic for dogs and cats on Dec. 6
November 7, 2008

Lake County to host 10th Annual Electrical Seminar on Dec. 2
November 3, 2008

 
Economic Development Partnership

Shelly Weidenhamer, Russ Sloan and Dottie KeedyA new partnership is emerging with its sights set on sparking economic development in Lake County. The recent hiring of Shelly Weidenhamer (left) as Lake County Economic Director for Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission (EDC) will increase the County’s ability to recruit and retain businesses. She is working closely with Dottie Keedy, Director of the Lake County Department of Economic Growth & Redevelopment, and Russ Sloan, Director of the Lake-Sumter Community College Business Resources Center. More »

 
Hurricane Season 2006

Explore the online hurricane guide to learn more about the important initiatives that Lake County and its partnering agencies are undertaking to help protect the community as well as some safety tips to help safeguard your family. More>

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About Lake County
From the 1840s when Capt. Melton Haynes trekked through Central Florida to settle in the heart of Lake County, many of those who have visited Lake County since have decided to stay — and for good reason. More> 
 
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Today In Our History
December 5, 1884
A post office was established at Winsted (discontinued November 15, 1900).

Be sure to visit our Historical Museum to learn more about Lake County's history.

 
Hometown Highlights

Heron Cay Lakeview Bed & Breakfast Heron Cay Lakeview Bed & Breakfast
Spacious bed and breakfast is a short stroll from Mount Dora.

View more featured locations in Lake County in our guide to Hometown Highlights.

 
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