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LAKE MARY
Lake Mary has developed a city wide parks and recreation system for the enjoyment of its citizens. The serves the social, cultural, recreational and educational activities of the citizens of Lake Mary and the surrounding areas.
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In addition, a variety of parks are available to fit every need. An active provides for baseball, softball, soccer, , basketball, , inline skating and freestyle bicycling, as well as open  playing fields. The naturally beautiful has large picnic pavilions, trails, playgrounds, and a boardwalk. has a new gazebo which is the perfect location for hosting local shows as well as professional entertainment. Lake Mary has something for everyone!
For the golf enthusiast, close by there are 4 of Central Florida's top-rated country clubs boasting championship golf courses - , , and country clubs.
For those who play soccer, the is just a few miles north where amateurs and professionals train and compete. The , offering youth competition, occupies the Center nearly every weekend!
 For those who enjoy water recreation there is endless variety. The pristine is just minutes away and offers the canoeist the natural beauty of Florida. The beautiful is world renowned for its fishing and wildlife. Lake Monroe holds the Citrus Sailfest, the largest inland sailing regatta in the nation. Of course, the beaches and all the fun the ocean has to offer are close enough to enjoy anytime.
Nearby downtown Orlando offers an array of entertainment including , hockey and football, as well as nightclubs, excellent restaurants, theater and symphonic music. Naturally, the Orlando area is the entertainment capital of the world hosting , , , and more. These attractions offer hours of enjoyment any time of year.
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MOVIE IN THE PARK
We are co-sponsoring a movie in the park night the 2nd Thursday of each month at dusk on the City Hall grounds...
Consumer Confidence Report (Water Quality) - 2006
ENERGY SAVING TIPS - PROGRESS ENERGY
NEW RESIDENTS
Phone numbers & website links.
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WATER RESTRICTIONS
Ordinance 1194
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FEMA's Flood Insurance Rate Map Modernization
You can look at the preliminary flood map and frequently asked questions.
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For this year's list we focused on smaller places that offered the best combination of economic opportunity, good schools, safe streets, things to do and a real sense of community.
By Kate Ashford, Andrea Bartz, Jeff Cox, Asa Fitch, Stephen Gandel, Josh Hyatt, Rob Kelley, Kathleen Knight, Joe Light, Ismat Sarah Mangla, Sarah Max, Jennifer Merritt, Brad Nelson, Donna Rosato, Ingrid Tharasook |
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The Timacuan golf course runs through the town's center.
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4. Lake Mary, Fla.
Population: 13,200 Median home price (2006): $321,173 Average property taxes (2005): $2,419 Pros: Big-economy jobs, small-town feel, no income tax Cons: Florida summers, Florida hurricanes Lake Mary may be only 30 minutes from Orlando and 45 from Daytona Beach, but residents have plenty of shopping, restaurants and events in their own backyard. There are lakes for boating and fishing, and the Timacuan golf course lies in the center of town. Recreation is one thing, but jobs keep Lake Mary humming. On weekdays the population rockets from less than 14,000 to more than 35,000 as commuters arrive. Housing prices have been on the rise, but a four-bedroom, three-bath house can still be had for $300,000. Of course, there's always the weather to worry about. In 2004 the town spent more than $2 million cleaning up after hurricanes. See complete data and interactive map for Lake Mary
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