County
Lake

Zip Codes
32778 

America’s Seaplane City, Tavares, has recently undergone redevelopment of its downtown and establishment of a new entertainment district. Maybe most importantly, the construction of the Tavares seaplane base on Lake Dora has created a unique cultural destination, being integrated into city attractions such as a seaplane rides, a seaplane-themed Splash Park and a strong waterfront presence including boat and kayak rentals, watersports, live music, and dining options. 

City Website
https://www.tavares.org/ 

Unique to Tavares
Tavares Seaplane Base
Tavares Children’s Splash Park and Wooton Wonderland – “a seaplane themed venue”

Public Services
Florida Hospital Waterman
Florida Hospital Cancer Institute
Tavares Public Library
Tavares Police Department
City of Tavares Fire Department 

Education
Lake Technical College Institute of Public Safety
All Area Schools

Shopping/ Services 

Alliance Pest Management Inc. 

Ariel's Flowers & Gifts 

Express Yourself 

Far Reach Ranch 

Newman Landscaping, Irrigation & Sod Inc.

Trubey Auto Repair 

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Restaurants

BRU Tap House

Buster Tubbs 

Fish Camp on Lake Eutis 

Kalua Beach Bar  

O' Keefe's Irish pub & Restaurant 

Main St. Diner 

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Transportation

Lake Express
Lake County Connection (352) 326-2278

Distances
To Downtown Orlando: 1 hour
To Turnpike: 25 minutes
To Disney: 50 minutes
To Universal Studios: 55 minutes
To University of Central Florida: 1 hour 5 minutes