The Central Florida city of Minneola, once acres of orange groves, has steadily transformed from a once-sleepy rural area into a full-fledged bedroom community of 16,000 located just outside Orlando. "The developers have done a masterful job of putting the new Minneola community together, with quality homes, the new South Lake Medical Center and a great variety of retailers and restaurants,” says Mike Mondello, a resident and a Realtor with RE/MAX Properties SW since 2011.
Lake Minneola is a large lake on the west side of town.
Lake Minneola features many waterfront homes.
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Homes sit in quiet cul-de-sac neighborhoods
Contemporary Craftsman and Spanish-style bungalows sit neatly organized in quiet cul-de-sacs. Leafy live oaks provide backyard shade, and hibiscus shrubs and tall palm trees adorn beach grass lawns. On Lake Minneola, homes often feature water views and long fishing piers. The median price for single-family homes is around $500,000.
A beautiful row of Spanish-style bungalows in Minneola.
A beautiful row of contemporary craftsman homes in Minneola.
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Students attend Lake County Schools
Students attend Lake County Schools, rated B on Niche. The district serves about 43,000 students and offers a transfer program that allows students to attend any traditional school within the district if it's not at capacity and the student has transportation. The closest private school is in Clermont, Citrus Heights Academy, which rates a B on Niche and serves kindergarten through 12th grade. Montverde Academy is also close by and rates an A-plus on Niche.
Lake Minneola High School is a highly rated, public school serving students in grades 9-12.
East Ridge Middle School is a public school serving students in grades 6-8 in Clermont.
Grassy Lake Elementary School is public school serving grades PK, K-5 in Minneola.
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Shopping and dining in town and in nearby Clermont
Most of Minneola is residential, but national retailers, restaurants and services are located along U.S. Highway 27. AdventHealth Minneola is near Florida’s Turnpike, which runs through the city’s east side. Clermont, located just south of the city, offers more shopping, dining, and service options, including the South Lake Medical Center, a newly built five-story patient tower in Orlando Health South Lake Hospital. The city of Orlando is less than 30 miles away, offering sprawling shopping malls, Orlando Magic games at the Kia Center, and theme parks. Houses of worship are located throughout the city, including the Islamic Center of South Lake County, the first and largest mosque in the county.
Hill Crossing Plaza is one of the shopping plaza in Minneola for residents and guests.
The Donut King in Minneola has a variety of sweet options.
Minneola residents enjoy the outdoor sunshine while have lunch at Tiki Bar & Grill on the water.
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Outdoor recreation on Lake Minneola and at Trailhead Pa
Many residents enjoy boating and fishing on Lake Minneola. The city’s green spaces include Minneola Trailhead Park, which features a skate park, a playground and access to the South Lake Trail, and Waterfront Park, where visitors enjoy the public lakeside beach. Young athletes head to the Minneola Athletic Complex after school to practice on the baseball fields.
Residents love to sit on the beaches of Lake Minneola in Waterfront Park in Clermont.
Kids of all ages love the skate at the skateboard park at Minneola Trailhead Park in Clermont.
South Lake Trail is a great amenity for bikers in Minneola.
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Residents gather for annual and monthly events
December is busy with many Christmas events, including the Moonlight Christmas Parade, which travels from Virginia Street to Pearl Street and ends with Santa’s Workshop at city hall, where kids can meet Santa and play games. During the summer, Minneola Trailhead Park hosts Movie in the Park, a free, family-friendly evening of entertainment. The Minneola Farmers Market and Food Trucks event takes place the fourth Wednesday of every month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and offers a chance to buy local produce and grab dinner.
Residents get around on Florida's Turnpike and Highway 27
Florida’s Turnpike connects to Orlando International Airport, less than 40 miles away, and much of Central Florida. Highway 27 runs along the east edge of Lake Minneola and is an especially convenient thoroughfare for getting around. From there, Mondello says, "You can get on Highway 50 and visit both of Florida's coasts in about an hour and a half."
Lake County Sheriff's Office covers the city, hurricanes are possible
Crime statistics for Minneola are not readily available.
Like many cities in Central Florida, Minneola is susceptible to hurricanes. In 2024, Hurricane Milton caused flooding, damage to roads and downed power lines. Lake County’s website offers resources to help residents prepare for “hurricane season,” which spans June to November.
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