Vitality: 

A variety of excellent public and private schools and a public library, which celebrated its Centennial anniversary in 2002, are indicative of the value placed on education.  Nearby, Lake-Sumter Community College, Lake Technical School, the University of Central Florida, Rollins College, Stetson University, St. Leo College, Nova Southeastern University, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University provide paths for continued education.

Eustis is dedicated to delivering municipal services of the highest quality in a financially prudent and customer friendly manner.  The City partners with several community-oriented organizations such as the Lake Eustis Area Chamber of Commerce, Eustis Main Street, Eustis Historical Museum, Lake Eustis Institute, Lake Community Foundation, Bay Street Players, Lake Eustis Museum of Art, Trout Lake Nature Center, Lake Eustis Sailing Club, and the Inland Lakes Railway, to facilitate a wide variety of activities for residents, visitors, and businesses.

Eustis has received numerous awards for quality, financial acumen, and resource protection.  The City was a Florida League of Cities Community of Excellence finalist in 2008; has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 20 consecutive years; was selected as the 2006 Florida Tree City; and sets a standard for tree protection in being named a Tree City U.S.A. for 17 years.

The City of Eustis has been a proven leader in setting the standards in quality of life for its residents and visitors, not only in Lake County, but also the State of Florida.  The Citizens of Eustis are proud of their special City with its many examples of dedicated work by countless volunteers, boards and staff who devote their time and talents to making this town one that is abundant in charm, history, culture, and promise for the future.