Seminole County

Seminole County is a county in central Florida that stretches between Orlando and Daytona Beach, including several cities such as Sanford, Altamonte Springs, and Lake Mary. The landscape combines lakes, residential neighborhoods, and commercial corridors that fan out along major roads.

The Florida Legislature founded this county in April 1913 by separating the northern portion of Orange County. The naming honored the Seminole people who lived in the region before European settlement.

The name honors the Seminole people who lived in this region before statehood. Visitors see their legacy in place names and local history collections that recall the earlier population.

Visitors needing official documents or driver's licenses can find service centers in Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, and Winter Springs. Public libraries in several cities offer orientation and tourist information for travelers passing through.

Among Florida's counties it ranks near the bottom in total area, with roughly one tenth covered by water. Lakes and waterways thread through the jurisdiction, shaping many town centers with their shoreline promenades and small marina zones.

Location: Florida

Inception: April 25, 1913

Capital city: Sanford

Shares border with: Volusia County, Orange County, Lake County, Brevard County

Website: http://seminolecountyfl.gov

GPS coordinates: 28.71000,-81.23000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 00:27