When you think about Central Florida the first thing that comes to mind is Orlando, home to Disney World, Sea World and Universal Studios. My nieces and nephews in Seattle think that I live next door to Mickey Mouse, needless to say they all want to come to my house.
Sandwiched between Orange County to the south (with it's theme parks, convention center, hotels, and tourist attractions) and Volusia County to the north (home of the LPGA, Daytona International Speedway and Daytona Beach) Seminole County is a retreat from the hustle and bustle of tourist attractions, spring break and national conventions. Seminole County offers a diverse selection of housing types and has community services that address the needs of the changing population. From first-time buyers to seniors that require assisted living services, you will find what you are looking for here in Seminole County.
Seminole County is touted as "Florida's Natural Choice" we are so fortunate that we are close to all the conveniences of great shopping, restaurants and businesses... but minutes away from the great outdoors. Just a 15 minute ride from Lake Mary, you can be out on an air-boat on Lake Jesup. It's been said that there are more than 10,000 alligators in this lake and the day that we took my brother, his wife and son from Seattle out for a taste of the "real Florida" they were out there waiting for us. My nephew had never seen a real alligator before and he was an expert spotter by the end of our 45 minute ride. It was a welcome break from the Tourist attractions and they really enjoyed the fresh air.
If you want to get a glimpse of one of the 10,000 gators select the links below:
- The Black Hammock - A restaurant on Lake Jesup where you can not only see Gators, you can eat them too! Yes, they taste like chicken...
- Black Hammock Air Boat Rides
For facts and history of Seminole County, please click here...
