Lake County Social Service Department

The Council on Aging serves more than 17,000 residents in Osceola County, Fla. The organization provides support to senior citizens. It is funded by the support and generosity of donations, grants and fundraising projects. The Council on Aging offers a wide range of services, including adult daycare, bingo, case management, home repair, commodities, congregate meals, financial counseling and guardianship. The council s health clinic provides examinations, health screenings, counseling, nutrition education and referrals through volunteers, licensed physicians and nurses. It also assists with transportation, fitness and personal care. The Council on Aging s senior center provides a centralized location for community resources, recreational programs and social activities for seniors.

The Parks & Recreation Division of Citrus County, Fla., offers a variety of parks and recreational facilities. Its parks offer a range of amenities that includes barbecue grills, fishing piers, jogging trails, horseshoe pits, boat ramps, pavilions, playgrounds, parking facilities, water fountains and showers. The parks also include baseball, soccer, softball and football fields and basketball, racquetball and shuffleboard courts. The division also maintains a river campground of more than 30 acres, which provides opportunities for camping, boating, picnicking, fishing and canoeing. Additionally, it organizes a range of programs and events that include yoga classes, art camps and hip-hop dances. The division also manages cemeteries and maintains its office in Lecanto, Fla.