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Lake City, FL is the Columbia County seat and "The Gateway to Florida." Beautiful Lake City, FL is located at the crossroads of Interstate 10 and Interstate 75 and is nestled in the Freshwater Capital of America. Your Lake City FL real estate specialist, Bruce Dicks is an expert at finding homes for sale in Lake City FL, and he knows the area well. Lake City was once named Alligator Town after Seminole Indian Chief Halpatter-Tustennuggee. Chief Alligator, as he was called, gave his name to the Town when his tribe resided here. At one time Chief Alligator was friendly toward the settlers. Later however, a Treaty was signed and they agreed to locate to Ocala, Fl. The Chief was bitter about the Treaty and commanded several raids on the settlers. Later the Chief was transported to Arkansas along with other Seminloe Indian Chiefs.

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Decades after the Indians were sent away the early settlers decided to rename the Town to Alligator Town, Lake City. Believing that a new name should not only show their pride in the fertile farmland and many fresh water lakes, but also may be more conducive to getting people to move here.

In 1859 the people agreed and the town was named Lake City, Fl. In 2009 Lake City celebrated its 150th anniversary. If you would like additional information about finding homes for sale in Lake City FL in great neighborhoods and subdivisions, then contact Bruce today.

Lake City is a haven for cyclists, camper, hunters, fishermen, hiking and canoeists. The city is always alive with activity as people enjoy the 200,000 acre Osceola National Forest and numerous other public parks. The Forest consist of lot's of longleaf and splash pines, cypress swamps and bay swamps. The Great Florida Birding Trail is also located in the forest. The Osceola National Forest is a host to one of the locally visited Gun Ranges. To find homes for sale in Lake City FL near a plethora of entertainment and attractions, you should contact Bruce Dicks today.

The Osceola National Forest is located in the Lake City, Florida area. It was named after Florida's premier Indian Leader of the 19th century. Osceola led many raids in the second seminole war. He was captured, but he was the only Indian Chief not to sign the American Treaty. Later he died while in prison at Fort Mouitrie, South Carolina.

The American Civil War Battle of Olustee took place near Lake City, Florida in February of 1864. Every February, since 1976, Lake City is host to the Olustee Battle Festival & Reenactment. Lake City, FL also holds its annual Alligator Fest in October.

Lake City, FL includes 14 lakes and you are withn 30 minutes of the Three Rivers Estates and the Three Rivers (Ichtucknee, Sante Fe, and Suwannee). These estates are perhaps some of the finest homes for sale in Lake City FL and Bruce would love to show you this great community. Area lakes are Lake Jeffery, Lake Lona, Lake Montgomery, Alligator Lake, Watertown Lake, Lake Isabella, Lake Harper, Glen Lake, Desota Lake, Harris Lake, Wilson Lake, Bell Lake, Casterine Lake and Hancock Lake. You can also be on a nice beach or the Gulf of Mexico within 1 to 2 hours.

In the Lake City area there are 2 high schools, 9 elementary and 3 middle schools. We also have a Community College, named Florida Gateway College.

Lake City, FL offers you access to 3 Hospitals ( The VA Hospital, The Lake City Medical Center and Shands at Lake Shore).

Lake City is also home to the Columbia County Historical Museum. The museum features Civil War memorabilia and other constantly changing exhibits that reflect Lake City's heritage. Above all, Lake City is known for its slower paced lifestyle and genuine southern hospitality. While many parts of Florida are bursting with tourists, Lake City offers quiet living among remarkable natural beauty. Ask anyone in the area and you will hear, "Lake City is the perfect place to live, work, and do Business."

In the early 20th century Lake City had become an important railroad hub. Currently, there are 2 railroads operating in Lake City. The agricultural products of the area include tobacco, maize, peanuts, cotton, melons, and other fruits and vegetables.

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Lake City was also voted by Forbes Magazine 95 out of 141 Cities in October of 2008 for America's Least Vulnerable Towns. There are over 2,000 hotel rooms, several national and local eateries, and 2 Golf Courses. Lake City's population, as of 2007, was over 12,800 residents and Columbia County had over 68,000 residents. Did you know that the first JCPenny's in Florida was in Lake City, Florida? It is located in the Lake City Mall, along with Belk, Bath and Body Works, Maurice's, Hallmark, Artsy Abode and several other clothing, gift, speciality, and dining establishments. The Lake City Reporter is the main newspaper for Columbia County. The annual average temperature of Columbia County is 69 degrees with humidity around 75%. About 4.69% of the city's total area is made up of water. Lake City and Columbia County has an ISO rating of 4. ISO is a rating on the Fire Services. ISO rating is from 1 to 10, with 1 being the best and 10 being the worst. What does this mean to you? It means that one will pay less on their home owners insurance, based on this higher rating. The area code for Lake City phone numbers is 386. Lake City, FL is still growing and currently has 4 zip codes. The US Postal Service has established 32024, 32025, 32055, and 32056 to direct and deliver the mail to our residents as efficiently as possible. Work with an agent that can help you find homes for sale in Lake City FL near excellent city resources, and you'll certainly find exactly what you're looking for. Call or email Bruce Dicks today for more information.