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Although Lake Mary’s beginning dates back to the 19th century, the City did not incorporate it until August 7, 1973. Named after the wife of a minister who settled on the northern shores of the lake, Lake Mary started as a village of two tiny settlements called Bent’s Station and Belle Fontaine. They were located along the railroad that ran between Sanford and Orlando.

The City began primarily as a citrus-based agricultural community. In the early seventies, as the Disney development surge pushed northward, Lake Mary began to transform into a semi-rural bedroom community serving Orlando. During the late eighties and early nineties, the City experienced tremendous growth in residential development as well as an economic development center with hundreds of thousands of square feet of office, retail and industrial uses.

The Lake Mary Chamber of Commerce was established in January of 1923. The Chamber has been active continuously since its inception and is said to be the oldest ones in the state with this distinction.




Lake Mary has never lost its focus on promoting a sense of community where people can live, work and play in a safe and friendly environment…that’s part of the reason Lake Mary is still one of the fastest-growing areas in Central Florida.
Located approximately 18 miles north of Orlando just off Interstate 4, the City continues to be a choice location for high-tech businesses, many of which spend considerable time and money searching for the right place. Among other things, Lake Mary is known for its well-planned residential communities, excellent schools, prominent businesses including outstanding restaurants, and a variety of shopping opportunities.

The crime rate in Lake Mary is one of the lowest in Florida thanks to our pro-active, community-based Police Department. On the fireside, we have a skilled Fire Department ready to deal with any emergency including rapid response and rescue. Our Parks and Recreation facilities are not only beautifully maintained, but offer something for everyone. The bottom line is that Lake Mary has all the conveniences of Orlando without the traffic!