It was named for the many lakes contained within its borders ( 250 named lakes and 1,735 other bodies of water ) .
Lake County was created in 1887 from portions of Sumter and Orange counties .
Lake County was named for the many lakes contained within Lake County 's borders ( 250 named lakes and 1,735 other bodies of water ) .
Lake County was created in 1887 from portions of Sumter and Orange counties .