The agricultural roots of the town of Oviedo and the Lake Charm area go back to the time when orange groves covered the land.  As late as the 1950s, nearly a million crates of celery and a third of a million crates of citrus were being shipped from Oviedo each year. The selection in the mid 1960s of a site just south of Oviedo for a major institution of higher education, today's University of Central Florida (UCF), marked a turning point in growth for the area.  The growth and maturation of UCF have enriched the community of Oviedo in terms of economy, education, recreation, and culture.  Modern Oviedo offers a pleasing mix of well-kept older homes and vibrant new developments like Seminole Woods.  Residents still enjoy the close-knit atmosphere of a small town, utilizing local tennis courts or strolling along the walking trails at Round Lake Park.  Well-managed local parks provide sports fields, playgrounds, game areas, picnic pavilions, swimming pools, and tennis or racquetball courts.  The close proximity of lakes and rivers ensure abundant opportunities for water-related recreation.