The rapid growth in neighboring Heathrow has also driven growth within the Lake Mary area.  New businesses as well as new residents have discovered the advantages of this desirable community, including the United States Postal Service.  Lake Mary was chosen as the site for a major mail-sorting center.  Located just 10 miles north or Orlando, Lake Mary is one of the Seminole County's most recently incorporated cities.  Once known for its citrus groves, the area grew into a bedroom community for Orlando when the Disney empire pushed northward.  Today, Lake Mary is characterized as an upscale residential city that boasts its own vibrant employment center, encompassing hundreds of thousands of square feet of office, retail, and industrial space.  Residential enclaves are equally abundant, including some lovely country club and golf villages like Timacuan and Wembley Park.  With so many lakes dotting the area, water sports are popular with many residents.  However, the possibilities for outdoor activity and recreation are virtually endless.  Fishing, biking, hiking, camping, tennis, golf, and league sports are just a few of the choices for leisure hours.