Minneola

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The city was first settled in 1885 by Hosea C. O'Bryan and his family, who purchased a homestead on what today is called Citrus Tower Blvd. It was officially incorporated as a town in 1895 and later as a city in 1917. Minneola has grown tremendously in recent years due to its convenient location near Orlando and Clermont. It provides easy access to major highways and attractions like Disney World, Universal Studios, and Sea World.

The downtown area of Minneola features several shops, restaurants, and cafes, along with attractions such as the popular splash pad at Waterfront Park, where visitors can cool off on hot summer days or swim in the lake. The park also includes picnic areas, basketball courts, and playgrounds for outdoor recreation. Two golf courses are located nearby – the Sugarloaf Mountain Golf and Town Club offering championship golfing experience, and Green Valley Country Club, with well-manicured grounds for those wanting to brush up their skills.

Minneola offers numerous recreational opportunities for visitors and locals alike, including fishing tournaments, festivals like The Irish Festival and Reggae Fest, and Christmas in the Park, which takes place every December with plenty of fun activities for everyone to enjoy. With all these great amenities at your fingertips, it's no surprise that more people call this thriving city home!