Seminole County, one of the fastest-growing counties in the state, is located in the heart of Central Florida. It is located between Orange and Volusia Counties, and together they form the Orlando metro area. Known for its tourism industry, Seminole County is perfectly located near the theme parks, such as Disney World and Sea World, and the coast, with Daytona Beach located northeast of the county.
Seminole’s county seat, Sanford, is located near popular Lake Monroe and the St. Johns River. At over 300 miles long, the St. Johns River is the longest in the state and is popular for fishing, boating, and canoeing. Downtown Sanford is a quaint Southern village, complete with brick-lined streets and a historic town clock. The city is home to the Orlando-Sanford International Airport.
Aside from the obvious nearby theme parks, there’s plenty to do when you rent an apartment in Seminole County. From golfing and fishing to shopping and dining, entertainment is close at hand. Flea World is the largest flea market in the country, and the Altamonte Mall provides 180 stores. Longwood and Sanford are famous for their antiques stores, while fine arts venues include Casselberry Art House, Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, and Steinway Galleries.
Natural beauty is part of Florida, and Seminole County celebrates its surroundings with over 30 parks and preserves. Hiking, canoeing, boating, tubing, fishing, and camping are all popular pastimes. Dog parks in the area include Paws Park in Sanford, which was voted number two on Dog Fancy magazine’s the top ten list of the country’s best dog parks. Big Tree Park’s main focus is, well, a big tree. The senator is a 3,500-year-old Bald Cypress tree and an amazing sight. Other parks include Geneva Wilderness Area, Econ River Wilderness Area, Wekiwa Springs State Park, and Kewannee Park.
Seminole County’s other cities include Longwood, Winter Springs, Oviedo, Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, and Lake Mary. Other communities include Wekiwa Springs, Fern Park, Geneva, and Midway.
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