CLERMONT, FL — The tallest mountain in Florida would barely count as molehill in many other states. But as the highest point on the peninsula, Sugarloaf Mountain offers a rare, scenic view of the surrounding landscape. In fact, on a cool morning with fog in in valleys, you might forget for a moment that you’re in Florida!

Sugarloaf Mountain provides a view of Lake Apopka and beyond








Mountains in Florida? Yes, if you count the Lake Wales Ridge
















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Do NOT allow development!!!!!!
Our town allowed out of state developers, crowing that growth is good, provides jobs and tax $.
When I responded at meetings that those jobs for us were low pay menial jobs such as housekeeping staff and front desk clerks, that not ALL growth was good, I was attacked as anti progress, anti biz, basically a backwards commie. No, I advocated for town meetings where residents would see plans and be allowed to ask ? and voice objections. City is answerable to US. We need to face growth with a plan, with limits if necessary, with common goals, or set asides for greenspace and protection of both permanent residents and our waterfront and water ecosystems.
A common vision. But too many get bored with complex issues. I read 100s of pages of engineering specs til my eyes bled, and found some questionable items.
Out of state developers and 2nd home owners are not invested in community, the fabric of our town. Sure they pay property taxes, but I’m talking the safety, beauty, schools, crime, health, occupations and prosperity of every individual. Not just those that contribute to reelection coffers. We are selling our bayou home because the character and values changed. Expensive toys of the affluents are protected behind fences and cameras. We DON’T WANT your stuff, we just want you to leave.