Economic Development
With cosmopolitan flair and hometown feel, The Gardens is the epicenter of a burgeoning business community.
World renowned corporate headquarters cross industry sectors ranging from science to golf, and include such notables as The Scripps Research Institute - Scripps Florida and The PGA of America .
Live , Play , Learn , and Work in the Gardens!
City Profile
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Population:
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49,941
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Area
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56.093 square miles
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Total Municipal Millage (FY 09/10)
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5.539
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Utility Tax
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None
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Police / Fire
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Included in municipal millage rate
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Storm Water Tax
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Included in municipal millage rate
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State Income Tax
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None
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Average Temperature
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78°Fahrenheit / 25.5°Celsius
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Land Use & Building Activity
Land Area: 56.093 sq/ miles
Percent of total area (as of August 2009)
Residential 23.6 %
Commercial 2.5%
Professional Office 0.3%
Industrial 0.6%
Conservation 41.5%
Recreation & Open Space 1.0%
Private Golf 8.2%
Public/Institutional 2.4%
Agricultural 13.7%
Water/canals 1.1%
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Developed 94.9%
Undeveloped 5.1%
Total 100%