Seminole
County, Florida's Natural Choice, maintains
one of the region's highest standards of
living, and residents love it!
When it comes to community, few people
define quality quite the same way. To some,
it is beautiful neighborhoods. To others,
it is business opportunities. To others,
it is a place abundant with natural beauty.
For Seminole County, it is all of the above.
Seminole County's recreational
activities create community livability.
You can't find a place more committed
to providing interesting things to see
and do.
Seminole
County offers plenty of the great outdoors.
What sets us apart from the rest of Florida
is our public
parks and over 6,600 acres of nature
preserves, many of which are located
along the shores of lakes and scenic rivers.
The Trails
System is a bicycle/pedestrian system
which is being implemented to connect neighborhoods, schools, parks, shopping,
workplaces, and transit stops. The Central
Florida Zoo is nestled among palms,
cypress trees, and majestic oaks and is
home to an array of wildlife including
felines, elephants, monkeys, birds and
more. The Wekiva River and the St. Johns
River both offer a look at pristine Florida,
with natural sounds, endless wildlife and
a quiet escape from the city.
For sports,
the Amateur Softball Association calls
Seminole County home for numerous national
and invitational events. The Florida
Citrus Sailfest, held on Lake Monroe,
is the largest inland sailing regatta
in the nation. Seminole County is also
in close proximity to professional sports
teams. The Orlando Magic of the NBA and
the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football
League play their games in nearby downtown
Orlando.
The opportunity for business
and development in Seminole County is at
an all-time high. With over 12,211 business
start-ups in one year alone, our track record
is as impressive as our potential. According
to a recent report by the Metro
Orlando Economic Development Commission (EDC), "Seminole
County has prepared for growth with everything
from a new expressway to pre-approved development
sites, specialized job training and infrastructure
incentives...This is a community well prepared
to do business with business."
Seminole
County offers State, County, and Local Incentives for
businesses that are expanding in, or relocating,
to Seminole County. In partnership with our
development allies, Enterprise
Florida and the Metro
Orlando Economic Development Commission,
the Seminole
Board of Commissioners have provided
financial incentives to 39 companies resulting
in the creation of 12,057 new jobs with
an annual average wage of $43,668.
Seminole County includes seven
cities: Altamonte
Springs, Casselberry, Lake
Mary, Longwood, Oviedo, Sanford,
and Winter
Springs.
Executive
Summary of Seminole County's Economic Development
Strategy (PDF)
[2.47MB]