Oyster Bay is one of three towns in Nassau County stretching from the Atlantic Ocean on its southern border to the Long Island Sound on the North Shore.  As of the 2000 census, the population was 293,925.  Oyster Bay didn’t come into national prominence until Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency; he was an Oyster Bay resident whose home, Sagamore Hill, served as the summer White House until 1908.  Sagamore Hill is now a museum.  After World War II the town’s agricultural economy began to change to one of industry and business.  Farmlands gave way to business complexes, factories and new housing.  There are 18 villages and 18 hamlets within the town of Oyster Bay, each community unique.  Collectively, they boast pristine beaches, beautiful waterfronts, picturesque parks, nature preserves, wildlife sanctuaries, historic sites, fine shopping, and much more.  There are outstanding recreational facilities, environmental preservation efforts and programs tailored specifically for children, senior citizens and the handicapped. Oyster Bay enjoys a well-balanced blend of commercial, residential and recreational development, leading to the town slogan that "Oyster Bay is a great place to live, work and play."