Dade Battlefield Historic State Park is a significant historical site located in Bushnell, Florida. It commemorates the site of the Second Seminole War's Dade Massacre, which took place on December 28, 1835. Dade Battlefield offers several nature trails, including a short interpretive trail that allows you to explore the natural environment and learn about the flora and fauna of the area.
The Half Moon Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is a protected natural area located near Lake Panasoffkee in Florida. This wildlife management area offers opportunities for outdoor recreation, hunting, wildlife observation, and conservation. The diverse ecosystems within the WMA attract various bird species, making it a great spot for birdwatching.
Bushnell is a city in western Florida and is the county seat of rural Sumter County, Florida. It is conveniently located approximately 50 miles North of Tampa and 50 miles West of Orlando, in sunny Central Florida. Bushnell’s rural atmosphere is inviting to those who like to enjoy a more relaxed life style than that which is found in the neighboring metropolitan areas. The population was 3,523 in 2023.
Lake Panasoffkee is a census-designated place in Sumter County, Florida. The population was 4,072 at the 2020 census. Acquired to preserve Lake Panasoffkee's vast floodplain forest, the land also preserves pine flatwoods, freshwater marshes and oak scrub forest. As the land continues to rise, pines and scrub oaks of upland sandhills replace the wetland forest trees.
Sumter County is a county located in the central portion of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population is 129,752. Its county seat is Bushnell, and the largest city is Wildwood. Nature lovers can enjoy endless hiking trails and opportunities to camp, kayak, and fish.
The Villages is a census-designated place spanning Sumter, Marion, and Lake counties in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the central area of a larger master-planned, age-restricted community known as The Villages. Situated in central Florida, about 20 miles (32 km) south of Ocala and 45 miles (72 km) northwest of Orlando, the CDP had a population of 79,077 at the 2020 United States census.
