Tim Frederick has spent his entire life discovering the best spots to fish along more than 1,000 lakes in Lake County. Frederick’s father moved his family to Tavares from Kentucky when he was four; by the time he was 13, he had a boat of his own and spent dawn to ...
Explore Astor, Florida Tucked away in the northern end of Lake County, among the trees of the Ocala National Forest and along the shores of the St. Johns River, lies the little town of Astor. Life here is lived on the river, and though on the smaller side at just 2.6 ...
Explore Leesburg, Florida Downtown Leesburg during the holidays. Photo by @jmsmalley1 on Instagram There is perhaps no other town in the Real Florida with a sense of community like Leesburg. It’s grown significantly over the past decade, and a lively downtown scene now pairs with major annual events and big-name fishing ...
Explore Tavares, Florida Thinking about a trip to the Real Florida? Think about Tavares, a small, vibrant central Florida town that pairs the best of nature with unforgettably good times. From weekend stays to week-long vacations, this little city just 35 miles northwest of Orlando is packed with one-of-a-kind experiences that’ll ...
Recharging is more than just getting away. It’s about leaving the everyday stressors behind and going to a place that makes you feel relaxed and refreshed. It’s about waking up in a calming environment and spending the day doing exactly what makes you happy – whether it’s on a boat ...
Major League Fishing recently filmed seven episodes in Lake County. Jack Link's Major League Fishing, the most-watched fishing show on television, recently filmed its Shell Rotella Challenge Cup on the Harris Chain of Lakes. The Challenge Cup, which is the 13th Major League Fishing production, will showcase 30 of the ...