The City of Groveland is conveniently nestled in the beautiful hills of South Lake County at the crossroads of State Road 50, State Road 19, and State Road 33 located only a few minutes from the Florida Turnpike.

Groveland is a thriving and vibrant community that was incorporated in 1922. With a current population of 6,500 and a population projection of 17,000 by 2009. Groveland is a fast developing community that still maintains the small town appeal.

The City is located 27 miles west of Downtown Orlando, 35 miles from Walt Disney World, and 70 miles from Tampa. Groveland is conveniently located only 9 miles from South Lake Hospital and 11 miles from Lake-Sumter Community College and University of Central Florida extended Campuses.

Groveland is a full service municipality providing police and fire/EMT protection, parks, lake recreation, water, sewer, and reuse utilities. Residential solid waste collection is contracted with Veolia, Inc.