Orange County commissioners last week left open the possibility of moving urban development closer to the Butler Chain of Lakes this year.Five development groups, including former county ...

The Tavares Boating Club will cruise the Butler Chain of Lakes in Orlando on Thursday. Those wishing to go should meet at Hickory Point Recreation Area at 9:30 a.m. There is a $3 launch fee.

Florida’s Butler Chain of Lakes, a hub for luxury real estate, is one of the Sunshine State’s hidden gems. The 13 lakes, whose humble monikers include names like Fish and Pocket—there’s ...