In Spanish, the word Tavares means “hub” – this is appropriate for the bustling City of Tavares, which is the business and administrative hub of central Florida’s Lake County, where it serves as county seat.

Located in the heart of beautiful Lake County, Tavares is amidst some of the finest scenery the “Sunshine State” of Florida has to offer. Although it may not have the sheer expanse of the ocean at its doorstep, Tavares is situated near the shores of the equally impressive Lake Dora, Lake Eustis, and Lake Harris. That’s right, within just a one-mile radius, you can find yourself at any of these lakes, and within a few more miles you can expose yourself up to plenty more crystal clear lakes.

Obviously a recreational paradise, the sky is the limit for those who love playing in the water. The abundance of lakes makes any boating, fishing, canoeing, or kayaking excursion a delightful treat with continual variety should you choose it. For the golf enthusiast, Lake County is home to 18 golf courses ranging in difficulty but will always contain the picturesque setting the county has to offer. But you never have to stray too far to enjoy the outdoors. Tavares maintains ten beautiful parks complete with recreational facilities and open spaces for you and your family to enjoy.

A nice place to visit, a tremendous place to live, you won’t find a more charming community that that of Tavares.