Orlando's Valencia Community College and Sanford's Seminole Community College aren't far away. All three schools are respected members of the state's two-year community college system. Additionally, three vocational-technical schools are located in the region, including the Lake County Area Vocational Technical Center in Eustis. Just for Seniors A delightful year-round climate, relaxed pace, recreational amenities and affordable housing all make Lake County a popular retirement locale. About 28 percent of the county's residents are age 65 or older.
Active seniors enjoy the county's lakes, golf courses, parks and volunteer opportunities.
The county is equipped with six hospitals. The largest are the Leesburg Regional Medical Center, which is currently adding almost 30,000 square feet, and Florida Hospital Waterman, with a 182 bed acute care facility. Special senior services include home-delivered meals, homemaker services, transportation to congregate meal sites and respite care centers. All have waiting lists currently, but many fee-based services are available almost immediately from private providers. The largest site for Florida Real Estate ads, with over 140,000 properties .