Leesburg, "The Lakefront City," has a picturesque downtown and is working hard to preserve its heritage in spite of growth pressures. The city hosts an array of festivals throughout the year, including Oktoberfest, Mardi Gras, crafts and holiday events and many more. With 256,893 residents as of 2004, Leesburg is already a good-sized city. But it’s projected to add at least 50,000 new residents between now and 2009. Tavares and Eustis In Tavares, the Lake County seat, Lake Elsie Reserve by Orleans Homebuilders sits on the shores of Lake Elsie and is near the Dora and Harris lake chains. A variety of one- and two-story floorplans are offered priced from the $200s.At Centex Homes’ Martin’s Grove, also in Tavares, amenities include a fitness path and outdoor grill and picnic areas. A popular model is the spacious Nautilus, with six bedrooms and four bathrooms in 3,514 square feet. The price: $238,490.Nearby in Eustis, Cambridge Homes is offering new models at Spring Ridge Estates. The Laurel, priced at $318,490, includes four bedrooms and three bathrooms in 2,503 square feet. The Chelsea, a 1,974- square-foot, four-bedroom, two-bathroom home, is available as a model leaseback, which gives buyers the opportunity to own a professionally decorated home for just $373,885. Like most Lake County cities, Tavares (population 10,596) boasts a lovely downtown area with a combination of specialty shops, mom-and-pop restaurants and government offices in a peaceful, lakeside setting. Eustis (population 16,305) is large enough to offer most big city amenities yet small enough to retain its small-town charm. The historic downtown, nestled along the shore of 7,000-acre Lake Eustis, is charming and boasts updated parks and recreation areas and several new restaurants. |
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