Tavares, Florida

About Tavares

Set in the central part of Florida, Tavares is a close-knit town, home to 22,007 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Tavares is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 12.34 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,783 residents per square mile.

📰 Tavares News Today

• Tavares man dies after Orange County crash, FHP says WESH · Aug 13
• Magalene "Maggie" Nichols Obituary (2026) - Tavares, FL - Beyers Funeral Home & Crematory - Leesburg Legacy obituary · Aug 13
• 1078 Clay Blvd, Tavares, FL 32778 Realtor.com · Aug 12
• Viewpoint: Tavares: A ray of sunshine in a cloud of uncontrolled growth Mid Florida Newspapers · Jul 28
• Tavares Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 24

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Tavares Unique

• The only place in America named Tavares — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 22,007.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Tavares

• BRU Tap House
• BTW Burgers Tacos Waffles
• Lake Dora Sushi & Sake
• Ruby Street Grille
• Salsa Restaurant & Bar — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Tavares History Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Tavares

• Aesops Park reviews ★
• Doctor Argin A Boggus Stadium reviews ★
• Fred Stover Park Sports Complex reviews ★
• Hickory Point Beach Sand Volleyball Complex reviews ★
• Hickory Point Recreation Park reviews ★
• Lake Idamere Park reviews ★
• Memorial Park reviews ★
• Ridge Park reviews ★
• Summerall Park reviews ★
• Tavares Recreation Park reviews ★
• Woodlea Sports Complex reviews ★
• Wooton Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Tavares

• LAKE COUNTY ACER PROGRAM
• NON SCHOOL PK
• NONSCHOOL EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION
• PINECREST ACADEMY TAVARES
• TAVARES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• TAVARES HIGH SCHOOL
• TAVARES MIDDLE SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Adventhealth Waterman ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating)

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Tavares

🏘️ Nearby Communities