Explore Minneola, Florida, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Minneola |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Lake County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 28.602324 |
| Longitude | -81.729452 |
| Population | 13,843 |
| Density | 480.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 33629, 34715 |
| Area Code | 407, 321, 727 |
| County Seat | Tavares |
| School District | Lake County School District |
Minneola rises above the landscape where the horizon meets the soft, subtropical light of the Florida sky. It lies 2.4 miles northeast of Clermont, FL (from Clermont, FL: bearing 43°T), and is situated 9.7 miles west of Winter Garden. The terrain around Minneola reveals a subtle elevation that distinguishes it from the flatter expanses nearby, offering a vantage point toward the distant, gentle silhouette of Sugarloaf Mountain. To the east, the proximity of the coast brings a subtle salt-tinged breeze that travels inland, while the calm expanse of Lake Minneola anchors the immediate view with its persistent, reflective surface. The nearby Palatlakaha River winds through the lower reaches of the terrain, carving a quiet path through the surrounding woodland and palmetto scrub. Only two miles away, the waters of Crystal Cove suggest the proximity of the sea, grounding the geography in a humid, maritime-adjacent climate.
Agriculture once defined the rhythm of life in Minneola, as the fertile soil supported extensive citrus groves that stretched across the undulating land. The local economy has evolved from these agrarian roots into a diverse environment where small-scale industry and residential development now flourish together. Workers often navigate the transition between the traditional pace of the inland groves and the modern demands of the regional trade routes that pass nearby. The legacy of those early harvesters remains visible in the lingering fragrance of citrus blossoms that occasionally drifts through the air during the spring months. As the region grows, the focus remains on balancing the preservation of the land with the steady progress of new commerce.
Minneola maintains a quiet cultural identity that honors the simplicity of its surroundings, often gathering at Minneola Trailhead Park to enjoy the shade of native trees. Residents occasionally venture toward the water to look out toward Wilson Island, a landmark that serves as a subtle point of orientation within the local landscape. The pace of daily life is marked by the shifting intensity of the sun and the frequent, sudden storms that characterize this humid region. While the community remains modest in its public profile, it shares the quiet endurance found in many Florida settlements that have grown alongside their natural features. The town reflects a steady, grounded character, preferring the stillness of the lakefront to the clamor of more crowded districts.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Minneola, Florida. Coordinates: 28.602324, -81.729452. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Minneola includes the ZIP code (33629, 34715), telephone area code (407, 321, 727), county seat of Lake County (Tavares), and school district assignment (Lake County School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |