This section is intended as a quick reference guide for people moving to Seminole County or considering relocation.

Everything a successful business could need is right here. Seminole County has prepared for growth with everything from a new expressway to pre-approved development sites, specialized job training, and infrastructure incentives. This is a community well prepared to do business with business.

Every business in Seminole County is required to maintain a current business tax receipt. There are seven municipalities within Seminole County. If a business is located within a city limit, two Business Tax Receipts will be required ~ one from the city and one from the county.

Florida has no state income tax or inheritance tax. Sales tax is 7% in Seminole County.

Visit Seminole County Economic Development for lots of information on business assistance, incentives, taxes, workforce development, and more.
	Casselberry Chamber of Commerce
	Oviedo Chamber of Commerce
	Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce
	Seminole County Tax Collector's Office (Business Tax Receipts)
	Sanford Chamber of Commerce

Seminole County schools are renowned for excellence. For the past 22 years, SAT scores in Seminole have consistently exceeded state and national averages. The Seminole County School Board oversees the public education system. There are also several colleges and universities available in the area.

	Florida School Grades		ITT Technical Institute (Lake Mary Campus)
	Florida Department of Education		University of Central Florida
	Seminole County School Board		University of Phoenix
	Seminole Community College		Valencia Community College
	Rollins College

Board of County Commissioners
A five person committee called the Board of County Commissioners is elected by the voters of Seminole County to act as the legislative branch of county government with each representing their district.

Constitutional Officers
Constitutional Officers are also elected officials and they have their own set of responsibilities to the citizens. They decide for themselves how to perform their duties and answer only to the voters.

Other County Agencies
There are also other important county agencies that maintain the quality of life in Seminole County.

Municipalities (Cities)
There are seven cities in the boundaries of Seminole County, and, while they have their own governments, certain decisions made by the Board of County Commissioners and the other Constitutional Officers can affect the cities.

	Altamonte Springs		Oviedo
	Casselberry		Sanford
	Lake Mary		Winter Springs
	Longwood

State and Federal Officials
Make sure you register to vote so that you can have your voice heard on who your elected state and federal officials will be from the Governor to the Congressmen.

There are several high quality hospitals and clinics within Seminole County. The Health Department and Seminole County Public Safety both provide important health alerts and services. Both the city and county fire and law enforcement agencies work together to ensure the safety of its residents.

	Central Florida Regional Hospital		Florida Hospital Centra Care
	City Fire Departments		Health Department
	City Police Departments		Orlando Regional Healthcare
	Fire Station Locations		Seminole County Public Safety
	Florida Hospital		Seminole County Sheriff's Office
FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY - DIAL 911

Seminole County has a high concentration of technology based jobs and several large, well-known employers such as Sprint, Bank One, AT&T, Fiserv, AAA, and Veritas.

Job Opportunity Web Pages
	County Government		Clerk of the Court
	City of Altamonte Springs		Florida Government
	City of Casselberry		Federal Government
	City of Lake Mary		Monster.com
	City of Longwood		Orlando Sentinel Jobs
	City of Oviedo		School Board
	City of Sanford		Sheriff's Office
	City of Winter Springs		Tax Collector

	EMERGENCIES: 911
	General: (407) 665-0311
	Animal Services - (407) 665-5110
	Sheriff's Office - (407) 665-6600
	Fire Department - (407) 665-5175
	Online Phone Number Directory

A wide variety of recreational opportunities are available including parks, trails, wilderness areas, libraries, museum, and local attractions. Seminole County is halfway between the major Central Florida theme parks and the coastal beaches.

	Attractions		Parks
	Calendar of Events		Restaurants
	Easy Side Trips		Shopping
	Libraries		Trails
	Museum of Seminole County History		Wilderness Areas

Here is a friendly reminder of things you might need to do if you are moving to the area.

	Get New Driver's License		Register to Vote
	Register Auto Tag & Title		Apply for Homestead Exemption
	Set up Electricity Service		Search for a Job
	Set up Water & Sewer Service		Apply for a Business Tax Receipt
	Set up Phone Service		Sign Up for Newspaper Service
	Set up Cable Service		Register Your Children for School
	Register Your Pets		Find a Place to Live
	Find nearest bank branch or new bank		Notify Post Office of Address Change

Making your way around Seminole County is easy. With I-4 and State Road 417, you can be anywhere you want to go in no time. The County also has an international airport, train station, and a bus system.

It is illegal to drive with an open alcoholic beverage in any vehicle. Seat belts are required to be worn. All children six years old and less must ride in a child restraint car seat. Florida mandates no-fault insurance for all drivers. Personal injury protection and property damage coverage is required.

Air		Land
	Orlando Sanford International Airport		Amtrak
	Orlando International Airport		Central Florida Expressway Authority
	Daytona Beach International Airport		County Roadway Projects
Maps			Florida Department Of Highway Safety
	Central Florida Map (PDF)		and Motor Vehicles
	County Driving Map (PDF) [1.46MB]		Florida Department of Transportation
	County Facilities & Areas		I-4 Information
Things To Do			Lynx Public Bus Transportation
	Get New Driver's License		Metroplan Orlando
	Register Auto Tag & Title		Seminole Co. Expressway Authority

The County provides water, sewer, and garbage collection service to unincorporated areas. Cities provide their own services. The watering restrictions apply to everyone regardless of your provider.

Cable		Water & Sewer
	Bright House Networks		Unincorporated: County Billing Office
	County Cable Franchising Office		City: City Web Links
			Watering Restrictions
Phone		Garbage Collection
	Embarq		Unincorporated: Solid Waste Division
	Bell South		City: City Web Links
Electricity		Newspaper
	Florida Power & Light		Orlando Sentinel
	Progress Energy		Sanford Herald
Seminole County Government has its own cable channel! Tune in to SGTV on Bright House Networks, Channel 9, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

My Resident Information - Specific resident information by address
Seminole County Web Site		Other Web Sites
	Charities		DMV Offices in Seminole County
	Dangerous Dogs List		Orlando Business Journal
	Event Calendars		Orlando Sentinel Newspaper
	Flood Prone Areas		Orlando Sentinel Real Estate Search
	Homeowner Questions		Orlando Sentinel Demographic Info
	Libraries		Property Values
	Pet Adoptions		Public Records
	Seminole Demographics		Sanford Herald Newspaper
	Seminole Government TV (SGTV)		Sexual Offender Search
	Volunteer Opportunities		Taxes