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Wildwood Florida ☎ +1 888-735-2872 Last Updated: 01/10/2026 |
| Wildwood, located 50 miles northwest of Orlando and 75 miles north of Tampa in northern Sumter County, is known as the “Crossroads of Florida.” Once a rural community, Wildwood is now home to the southernmost part of The Villages, America’s fastest-growing urban area. Its population was 15,730 in 2020. | |
| Visitors will find charming shops and eateries such as Miz Kathi’s Cotillion, Adorn on Main, and Wildwood Antique Mall in the heart of Wildwood town, as well as a plethora of dining, shopping, and entertainment options about three miles south of the center at Brownwood Paddock Square in The Villages. | |
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Baker House Place » Tourism The Baker House was built by Senator David H. Baker around 1890 in the Orange Home community. The house comprises a two-story main house with porches on both floors and a separate two-story kitchen. Much of the main house retains its original architecture, from the beautiful hardwood floors to the stained-glass windows on the second-floor landing; it is a beautiful landmark in Sumter County. 3 views 💖 1 👍 06106 Co Rd 44A, Wildwood, FL 34785 |