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Longwood

Located 10 miles from the greater Orlando area, Longwood has become a favored hometown of affordable upscale neighborhoods and one of the most desired suburban residential communities in Central Florida.

Dating back to the end of the Second Seminole War, the city of Longwood is one of the oldest in Central Florida. In the early 19th century, several forts were built in the area and Seminole County went through several periods of great military importance. Once the Indian threat diminished, Russian Czarist P.A. Demens opened a lumber mill in Longwood and brought the railroad through the fledgling community. Enticed by the talk of warm weather year-round, settlers soon moved into Longwood and established it as an agricultural leader known for orange groves and other crops. Many of the early buildings still exist today in downtown Longwood, several of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Fueled by both the space industry and the creation of Walt Disney World, new economic and development opportunities presented themselves to the city of Longwood and Seminole County. Recent studies have concluded that Seminole County has the “highest quality of life” in the Orlando metropolitan area. Located just north of Orlando, Longwood – and the rest of Seminole County – are brimming with natural beauty and opportunities for outdoor recreation. It is a common occurrence to see alligators, bald eagles and manatees, or ride horseback on wide nature trails. As the gateway to the state’s interior, Seminole County offers proximity to both professional and amateur sporting events, the shade of 150-year-old oak trees in more than 21 parks, antique shopping, and a round of 18 on some of the finest golf courses in the state.