Current Population
24,924

Tavares

Sitting along the shores of Lake Dora, Tavares is famous as “America’s Seaplane City”—a place where waterfront beauty meets a lively, welcoming community. The revitalized downtown features a marina, parks, and a scenic boardwalk, plus regular events and festivals that make the area feel vibrant year-round.

Residents enjoy boating, fishing, and waterside dining just minutes from home, while nearby Mount Dora and Leesburg provide additional shopping and entertainment. Tavares offers the convenience of being within an hour of Orlando while maintaining a relaxed, small-town feel.

Housing options range from charming cottages and townhomes to lakeview properties and spacious family residences. With its waterfront lifestyle, friendly atmosphere, and reasonable home prices, Tavares is a wonderful choice for those seeking both recreation and community.

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Schools In The Area

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Tavares Elementary School 352-343-2861 Public PK-5
Tavares Middle School 352-343-4545 Public 6-8
Nonschool Exceptional Education 352-253-6600 Public PK-12
Tavares High School 352-343-3007 Public 9-12
Tavares Elementary School 352-343-2861 Public PK-5
Non School Pk 352-253-6780 Public PK-PK
Nonschool Exceptional Education 352-253-6600 Public PK-12
Adventure Christian Academy 352-343-9020 Private PK-3
Liberty Christian Preparatory School 352-343-0061 Private PK-12
Tavares Elementary School 352-343-2861 Public PK-5
Tavares Middle School 352-343-4545 Public 6-8
Nonschool Exceptional Education 352-253-6600 Public PK-12
Lake County Acer Program 352-253-6675 Public 6-12
Adventure Christian Academy 352-343-9020 Private PK-3
Liberty Christian Preparatory School 352-343-0061 Private PK-12
Tavares Middle School 352-343-4545 Public 6-8
Nonschool Exceptional Education 352-253-6600 Public PK-12
Lake County Acer Program 352-253-6675 Public 6-12
Liberty Christian Preparatory School 352-343-0061 Private PK-12
Tavares High School 352-343-3007 Public 9-12
Nonschool Exceptional Education 352-253-6600 Public PK-12
Lake County Acer Program 352-253-6675 Public 6-12
Liberty Christian Preparatory School 352-343-0061 Private PK-12

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