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Windermere Community Overview
The Town of Windermere is located in West Orange County. It is known for its luxurious living (home to actors and athletes including Millie Bobby Brown from Stranger Things and Shaquille O’Neil) & the Butler Chain of Lakes (known for its boating, fishing, and water recreation).
Given its name from Dr. Stanley Scott, whose father purchased 160 acres in this charming location in 1885. Dr. Scott built his home on the shore of Lake Butler, and it is believed by many that he named this town after England’s famous Lake Windermere.
More than 2,300 people reside the Town of Windermere, but the town’s focus is on preserving its natural history and strong community atmosphere.