Minneola sits on the eastern shore of Lake Minneola at one of the highest elevation points in Florida, 312 feet above sea level, creating the kind of rolling, hilly terrain that makes this corner of Lake County feel completely different from the flat landscapes most people associate with Central Florida. Founded in 1884 as a citrus community, Minneola takes its name from a Dakota word meaning many waters, which perfectly describes this lake-rich landscape. The Minneola tangelo fruit is actually named after this city.
Today, Minneola is a growing community of about 14,000 residents who enjoy a distinctive blend of small-town character and modern suburban convenience. Green Mountain Scenic Overlook offers some of the most breathtaking views in the region, showcasing the rolling hills and lake-dotted landscape. The South Lake Trail connects cyclists and joggers to Clermont and beyond, the West Orange Trail links to Winter Garden and Apopka, and Lake Minneola itself provides paddleboarding, kayaking, and fishing right from the shoreline. Minneola Trailhead Park serves as a community hub with sports fields, playgrounds, and a dog park.
J Sterling’s Clermont spa is just 5 minutes south on US-27. For Minneola residents who want professional massage, facials, waxing, and laser hair removal without driving into Orlando, we are the most convenient full-service med spa in the area.