“TAVARES --- A Great Place to land”


“Tavares --- A Great Place to Land” is not just a catchy slogan, it is our unwaivering  belief that  the City of Tavares can offer everything a business needs to be successful.

That can-do attitude permeates the core of City Hall from the members of the City Council and the City Administrator, to the employees in each and every department.
Bill Neron“Tavares --- Open For Business” is not just a catchy slogan, it is an attitude that permeates the core of City Hall from the members of the City Council and the City Administrator to the customer service representative at our Utility Payment Center. At City Hall, we recognize that time is money and unnecessary delays are not only burdensome but costly.
Bill Neron“Tavares --- Open For Business” is not just a catchy slogan, it is an attitude that permeates the core of City Hall from the members of the City Council and the City Administrator to the customer service representative at our Utility Payment Center. At City Hall, we recognize that time is money and unnecessary delays are not only burdensome but costly.

Bob Tweedie, Director

Bob Tweedie
At City Hall, we recognize that time is money and unnecessary delays are not only burdensome but costly. 

In Tavares, we offer “fast track” permitting as a matter of course and our Development Review Committee meets every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. All City Departments involved in any facet of development review have a seat at a single table and meet one on one with the applicant seeking development approvals. Comments and suggestions are provided to the applicant in writing in a single document.

All approvals are handled through our “one stop permitting” Community Development Office. Generally most plans can be reviewed and approved in a matter of a few weeks rather than months that it takes in some jurisdictions. In Tavares we believe true economic development is helping our existing businesses to grow and prosper and to help new businesses to be successful. In addition to a “get it done” attitude, we also offer various business development incentives.

City of Tavares 2020 Economic Development Strategy
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Responsibilities

The Economic Development Department is responsible for:
  • Providing incentives for new and existing businesses
  • Providing services for business placement, retention, expansion, and recruitment
  • Providing programs dedicated to making the community and improve workforce
  • Implementing programs to help businesses grow
  • Create events for the community to stimulate the local economy


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WUCF TV Central Florida Roadtrip featured the City of Tavares, America’s Seaplane City, in their July 12 PBS episode. Central Florida Road Trip paid a visit to Lake County and the City of Tavares. Join us by watching this wonderful show featuring Tavares and discover our city’s rich history, how we got our name, and how we became known as “America’s Seaplane City.” Central Florida Roadtrip will take your for a cruise though the Dora Canal and you will go for a train ride as well. Plus find out what NASCAR legend was born in Tavares. That and much more on WUCF Central Florida Road Trip - Tavares.


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Biography: Bob Tweedie, Economic Development Director

Bob Tweedie, Economic Development Director, joined the Tavares Team in March 2015. Mr. Tweedie was previously with the Collier County Airport Authority in Naples, FL for 19 years serving in various management positions overseeing airport operations, capital improvement projects as well as economic development initiatives.  He has served on multiple communities, aviation, and economic development boards and committees throughout his career in Florida. He holds a BA degree in Business & Economics from St. Anselm College and is an FAA-licensed commercial pilot, with multi-engine, instrument, and seaplane ratings as well as a certified flight instructor.