Background / History
Lake County is a county located in the state of Florida, United States. As of the 2000 Census, the population was 210,528. With a Census-estimated population of 290,435 in 2006, it is the 23rd fastest-growing county in the United States. Its county seat is Tavares Florida. 
Clermont, Florida, located in the southern portion of the county, is the largest city with a population of 22,097, based on 2006 census estimates. Lake County was created in 1887 from portions of Sumter County and Orange County . It was named for the numerous Lakes in the area. There are approximately 1,400 named lakes.
Information on the main communities
We have put together information on the main communities in the area and other useful topics such as schools, health care, utilites and churches – just click on the links below
Clermont, Lake County Florida – Community Information
Schools – Lake County
Utility Services – Lake County
Hospitals and Health Care – Lake County
Churches – Lake County
Links:
Lake County Government
www.census.gov/
City Data Lake County Florida
Epodunk – City Information