Community Description
Short Description: Leesburg, “the Lakefront City” was established in the 1870's, south of the Ocala National Forest and about one hour northeast of Orlando. Leesburg is located on top of the Lake Wales Ridge. The 100-acre Venetian Gardens located on the shores of Lake Harris has arched bridges across canals to live oak and magnolia-shaded islands.
A technology-advanced community, Leesburg offers 36-strand fiber with point-to-point data transmission Internet connectivity. At present Leesburg provides connectivity for the Leesburg Regional Medical Center, Lake-Sumter Community College and the Leesburg Business Park. The community is also the provider of service for the Lake County Schools, providing Internet access to 43 campuses.
Leesburg is a well-balanced central Florida community between a commercial and residential population.
The regional theater company, The Melon Patch Players, puts on six shows each year, including lavish musicals, comedies, and dramas. The Lake-Sumter Community College Performing Arts Series brings entertainment to the Paul P. Williams Fine Arts Center, located on campus.
Community Festivals includes the annual Leesburg Art Festival held the second weekend in March, the annual Mardi Gras “Party in the Street”, Bikefest held each April, "Hot Summer Nights Party" held each June in Towne Square, Fourth of July celebration, the Leesburg Craft Festival held each November and the annual holiday season Lights of Lake show.
Nearby communities include Fruitland Park (3 miles), Okahumpka (4.5 miles), Yalaha (6.5 miles), Silver Lake (6.5 miles), Lisbon (8.5 miles), Lady Lake (9 miles), Howey-In-The-Hills (9 miles) and Tavares (10.5 miles).
Population: 15,956
Year of Incorporation: 1875
Location: Central Florida
Median Home Price: $168,020
Tax Rate: 4.50
Taxes Levied (per capita): $187.71
Total Area: 12.10 square miles
City Hall: City of Leesburg
501 W. Meadow St, PO Box 490630
Leesburg, FL 34749-0630
352.728.9700; 352.728.9706 Fax
Email Contact
Chamber of Commerce: Leesburg Area Chamber
PO Box 490309
Leesburg, FL 34749
352.352.787.2131; 352.787.3985 Fax
Email Contact
PO Box 490043, 111 S 6th St, Leesburg, FL 34749
352.365.0053; 352.365.0082 Fax
PO Box 491847, Leesburg, FL 34749
352.326.8090
Library: Leesburg Public Library
204 N. 5th St
Leesburg, FL 34748
352.728.9790
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