Your Guide to Buying a Home in Apopka, FL

Buying a Home in Apopka, Florida

Apopka is located in Orange & Seminole County

Apopka shares measurably in our state's vast citrus industry. Much farming also contributes greatly to the economy of the city of Apopka. Excellent outdoor recreational activities are available in abundance in the Apopka area. Apopka has 10 stable financial institutions. Two Nations Banks, SunTrust, South Trust, Bank of Central Florida, People's First, Washington Mutual, United Employees Federal Credit Union, First National Bank of Central Florida, Central Florida Educators Federal Credit Union, and Colonial Bank, which opened in 1996. All of these establishments have attractive buildings, large parking lots and many drive-in windows. As Apopka has grown materially, her educational and religious facilities have grown, too. Our school system is considered one of the best in Orange County and our students have the opportunity to become good citizens of tomorrow in superior surroundings. Climaxing this growth, the City purchased the old Apopka School site for a new City Complex. The main building has been remodeled into a Georgia Colonial-style City Hall, and a new building was added to house the Fire Department and emergency operating center. The Police Department remodeled a nearby building for its operation center.

Visitors and natives alike sing the praises of Apopka's outdoor recreation. Some of the best bass fishing the the world is within minutes of the city limits. Golfing, hunting, swimming, boating and skiing are all enjoyed close by.

Apopka schools as a part of the Orange County school system are fully accredited by the Accreditation Department of the Florida State School Board. The middle and senior high schools are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges, Universities and Secondary Schools. This means that the Apopka area schools are required to comply with rigid standards that will successfully prepare our children for college requirements.

Rollins College, University of Central Florida, Valencia Community College, Seminole Community College, Lake-Sumter Community College, Jones Business College, Mid-Florida Technical Institute, plus branches of several others are in the Orlando and Apopka area.