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The City of Lake Mary, Florida
History
Although Lake Mary's beginning dates back to the 19th century, the City did not incorporate until August 7, 1973. Named after the wife of a minister who settled on the northern shores of the lake, Lake Mary started as a village of two tiny settlements called Bent's Station and Belle Fontaine. They were located along the railroad that ran between Sanford and Orlando.
The City began primarily as a citrus-based agricultural community. In the early seventies, as the Disney development surge pushed northward, Lake Mary began to transform into a semi-rural bedroom community serving Orlando. During the late eighties and early nineties the City experienced tremendous growth in residential development as well as an economic development center with hundreds of thousands of square feet of office, retail and industrial uses.
The Lake Mary Chamber of Commerce was established in January of 1923. The Chamber has been active continuously since its inception and is said to be the oldest one in the state with this distinction.
Housing
A wide variety of housing choices are available in and around Lake Mary. Young professionals will find an array of affordable apartments, luxury condominiums and rental properties. Growing families will find our quiet community neighborhoods a safe and inviting place to call home.
For those looking towards retirement there are upscale golf course communities and active retirement communities all within a few minutes drive of the City Centre and Interstate 4.
Convenient shopping will be just minutes from your driveway; everything from local shopping centers catering to your daily needs to large regional malls less than 10 minutes away, and no more commuting! You can actually live and work in the same community as professional employment opportunities are right at hand.
Demographics
Lake Mary boasts an upscale residential community and a growing commercial, office and industrial base. Primarily a suburban single family residential community, Lake Mary is a sought after location for young families and professionals.
The resident population of the City is currently estimated at 13,792 and growing! With its supreme accessibility, the City continues to be a prime choice for corporate office relocations and light manufacturing operations.
Daytime population is estimated at over 35,000 with plenty of room for more! Add to this a healthy mix of support commercial and office uses and it is clearly understood why Lake Mary has become a desirable locale for working, shopping, and living!
Education
Excellent opportunities for advanced education are also close to home. Just next door is Seminole Community College which serves over 30,000 students annually, many of them going on to pursue a four-year degree.
Within a few minutes drive is the University of Central Florida, with over 140 bachelors and advance degree programs. UCF provides branch classroom facilities in the Lake Mary area.
The highly regarded Rollins College is recognized throughout the southeast for its undergraduate programs and Webster College for business masters is nearby.
What to learn more about Lake Mary, Florida? Contact Laura Napoleon today to help you get started!
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