Desoto Lakes, Florida
CDP
About Desoto Lakes
Desoto Lakes is a small unincorporated community in central Florida.
Desoto Lakes holds the status of a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.41 square miles.
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Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Desoto Lakes Unique
- The only place in America named Desoto Lakes — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Desoto Lakes
- Applebee's — american
- Hummus Bay — mediterranean
- Peppercorns Steak and Seafood — steak house
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
- Wheat + Water Italian Kitchen — italian
- Bangkok Tokyo — asian
- Bogey's Sport Pub & Restaurant
- Demetrios Pizza & Grill — pizza
- Gecko's
- Marathon (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateFlorida
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area0.41 sq mi
Coordinates27.3805, -82.4990