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About Bushnell, Florida

Bushnell is a locality in Sumter County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,187. The population density is 89.1 people per km². Bushnell is located at 28.6650°N, 82.1129°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33513.

Bushnell sits under a sky that seems to stretch further than the eye can follow, a broad canvas of pale blue that bleeds into hazy gold as the afternoon wears on. It lies 17.4 miles south-west of Leesburg, FL (from Leesburg, FL: bearing 235°T), and is situated 6.4 miles south of Lake Panasoffkee. The land here, a gently rolling expanse, is given over to wide fields and scattered stands of live oak, their branches gnarled and heavy with Spanish moss, like ancient beards against the bright Florida sun. The air, thick with the scent of pine needles and damp earth, carries the distant hum of traffic from the highway, a constant reminder of the world beyond these quiet horizons. Roads, some paved and smooth, others the color of sun-baked clay, wind between the fields, often disappearing into the shimmering heat that rises from the asphalt, blurring the edges of the landscape into a soft, impressionistic haze. The history of Bushnell is etched not in grand monuments but in the slow, steady growth of the surrounding citrus groves and cattle ranches, industries that have shaped the character of this place for generations. The fertile soil, once home to indigenous peoples, later yielded to settlers drawn by the promise of fertile land and a slower pace of life, a legacy that still resonates in the unhurried rhythm of its days. Today, the economy of Bushnell remains tethered to agriculture, though the lure of nearby metropolitan centers has introduced a subtle shift, drawing new faces and a touch of modern bustle to its established ways. The old general stores still stand, their wooden facades weathered by countless summers, offering a glimpse into a past where community and commerce were intertwined, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of this central Florida locale.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bushnell, Florida with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bushnell and Sumter County.

Detailed location data for Bushnell includes the ZIP code (33513), telephone area code (407, 321), county seat of Sumter County (Bushnell), and school district assignment (Sumter County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bushnell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.