Deemed the “Freshwater Recreation Capital of America”, Lake City offers a comforting hometown sense of belonging, surrounded by the unparalleled magnificence of nature’s splendor. You can enjoy awe inspiring recreation on Stephen Foster’s Historic Suwannee River or on one of its finest tributaries the Santa Fe River, or grab your family and friends and enjoy a two hour float on inner tubes down the world famous, crystal clear Ichetucknee River. Besides these fine rivers there are numbers of spring heads that boil out of the ground and flow millions of gallons of pure water into them ever day.

Get to know people within the community by becoming a member of one of our Country Clubs, VFW, Garden Club, one of two Antique Car clubs or by attending one of America’s largest Civil War Reenactments at the Olustee Battlefield or the famous Blueberry Festival. The list is almost endless in this active community.

Just over 30 minutes from Gainesville and one hour from Jacksonville with all of their big city benefits, Lake City/Columbia County is a thriving, progressive community that boasts an excellent school system, advanced medical services, and a prosperous business community. Enjoy a low-cost lifestyle and a small town atmosphere paired with big-city conveniences.