Columbia County, Florida

9 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 3 visitors and residents a peek into the region’s past, shedding light on how the region has maintained its southern flair. Outside of the downtown community, the Lake City Mall is a fully-enclosed shopping mall filled with a variety of shopping and dining options. It is one of many retail locations that are popping up throughout the county. Getting from one place to another is never a problem for Columbia County residents. Its roads are in great condition and offer direct access to two interstate highways, several state highways, and two rail lines. Lake City Gateway Airport is a city-owned, public use airport located just three miles from the city’s business district and welcomes private and cargo air traffic. Sewage and wastewater treatment have been areas of focus since the turn of the century. Several retention ponds have been built or are planned and the county has received a