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Found in Seminole County, Lake Mary is actually a suburb of Orlando with about 32,000 residents. In 2007, the city was rated at the #4 best place to live in America by Money Magazine. Lake Mary is found to the north of Orlando and it's known as a top location for high tech businesses. Known as the City of Lakes, Lake Mary is one of the fastest growing Central Florida communities.
Lake Mary provides a location close enough to many of the best attractions in the Orlando area. It's not right up the road, but the theme parks and major sports arenas are within driving distance for residents. Along with the Orlando's attractions, Lake Mary provides plenty of parks and recreation throughout. The sports complex is very popular and provides baseball, basketball, softball, tennis, soccer, inline skating, freestyle biking and skateboarding.
The area is also home to a water park and plenty of other choices for outdoor activities. The St. Johns and Wekiva rivers provide canoeing and fishing for residents, while the many different golf courses provide a haven for golfers.
Throughout Lake Mary, you will find plenty of great shopping options with plenty of luxury choices. The boutiques and specialty stores are numerous, while the area is also home to some department stores. Colonial Town Park, the Lake Mary Centre and Downtown Lake Mary all provide very popular shopping destinations.
Of course, Lake Mary also provides plenty of dining options throughout. Whether you prefer fine dining or something casual, you'll find it here. Some of the top restaurants include the Lighthouse Seafood Market, Lonnie's Fusion Cuisine, Aroma and The Vineyard Wine Company.
The Lake Mary area is one of the lowest for poverty in the entire country. This is partially due to the larger multi-million dollar homes found throughout. There are also many lots still available for building a home. Many other neighborhoods are found throughout Lake Mary with a mixture of large, luxury homes, moderately priced single-family homes and other types of properties. From golf communities to master-planned communities, there's something for just about all home buyers here.
Some of the finest schools in the Seminole County Public School system are found in Lake Mary. Seven public schools and five private schools serve the students including Heathrow Elementary, Crystal Lake Elementary, Lake Mary Elementary, Markham Woods Middle, Greenwood Lakes Middle and Lake Mary High schools. The area is also home to ITT Technical Institute and Seminole State College of Florida.
Lake Mary provides one of the most popular upscale suburbs of the Orlando area. It's known for incredible golf courses, beautiful estates and plenty of recreation. If you're looking for a fine community to call home, Lake Mary may be the perfect choice for you.
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