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With an average winter temperature of
61 degrees and summer days in the 80s, outdoor
pastimes are a year-round occupation in Central Florida.
A network of highways connects the area with some of the
world's best beaches. A short drive east or west and residents
can choose Atlantic surf or a breath-taking Gulf Coast sunset.
Central Florida has a wide variety of recreational facilities
combining unspoiled, natural beauty with family fun.
Canoe on a pristine river, swim in a crystal-clear spring or
golf to your heart's content. We have an extremely attractive
economic environment with no personal income tax and property
taxes among the lowest in the state. Home prices are
increasing rapidly and reasonable housing values abound.
With 1.6 million residents in
Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties, Central Florida will be
one of the top 30 U.S. markets for job-creation in the next
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 Orange County was
named for the fruit that
constituted its main product. At its peak in the early 1970's,
some 80,000 acres were planted in citrus in Orange County.
Today however, no commercial orange groves remain. Orange
County's
robust economy is characterized by optimism and opportunity.
From tourist attractions to community activities, Orange
County offers a dazzling array of things to see and do.
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Much of the countys growth has been in the
tech sector. The University of Central Florida (UCF) and
adjacent Central
Florida Research Park are a major
reason for this growth. In fact, essentially every established
business sector in the region matches the research strengths
of UCF. This includes simulation and training,
telecommunications, nanotechnology, software development, and
optics and laser industries.
Orange County is growing
up. Long known for its world-class, travel industry, the
region has become a thriving business hub, built on
partnerships, innovative thinking and a diverse population,
This environment has attracted many businesses over the years
and has laid a foundation for continued
growth.
Orange County
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Apopka lies
within easy reach of Orlando but far enough away to retain its
country appeal. Strategically located fifteen minutes from
Orlando in Northwest Orange County, Apopka is minutes from Mount Dora,
Altamonte Springs, Longwood and Maitland. The City
of Apopka is one of the fastest growing
 communities in Central Florida in both residential
and commercial markets. Known as the "Indoor Foliage Capital of the
World," Apopka produces 60 percent of
the world's commercially grown foliage. Apopka is also
attracting numerous high-tech and manufacturing
firms.
Housing in Apopka is varied and
affordable. Selections include
everything from ample acreage suitable for horses to upscale
custom homes in country club communities, like Errol Estates.
In addition to many lakes and rivers, Apopka is
surrounded by natural springs. Three miles east of town
is Wekiva Springs State Park, the largest park in Central Florida. The beautiful
main springhead offers swimming and canoeing. Surrounding
another natural spring, Rock Springs Park
boasts magnificent oaks and hickories that drench the 200-acre
park in cool shade.
Camping, picnicking and swimming are all
available in both natural attractions. The combined parks in
Wekiva's GEO-Basin totals approximately forty thousand acres.
The Wekiva River begins in the basin and flows into the
St. Johns River
(one of only two north-flowing rivers in the Northern
Hemisphere) near Sanford and continues northward, eventually
emptying into the Atlantic Ocean near Jacksonville.
There are several golf courses
within ten miles of town. Orlando, twelve miles away,
offers almost every cultural advantage. Great
restaurants, theaters, libraries, symphony orchestra events,
and a good program of celebrities. The Disney World/Epcot/MGM
complex and Universal Studios are approximately thirty-five
miles south of Apopka. With the recent completion of the
429 beltway, they are both only minutes away from our hotels,
RV parks, and campgrounds.
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Belle Isle was first established in 1924.
Nestled on the banks of Lake Conway, Belle Isle is 5
miles south of Orlando and 3 miles northwest of Orlando International
Airport. Conveniently located with
fantastic Old Florida charm, Belle Isle, and
its neighboring area of Conway, are tremendously popular
locations, especially for boaters. Three parks serve area
residents, one with a boat ramp, another a swimming beach and
the third with picnicking facilities.
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 Just northwest of downtown Orlando is College
Park, a remarkable community
of tree-lined brick streets named after well-known
universities. Established neighborhoods offer elegant homes
with manicured lawns and stunning lake views. Classic Florida
bunglaows and cottages nestle under the oaks. Luxury
condominiums overlook Lake Ivanhoe.
Lake views, shady parks and specialty shops combine to create
a small town atmosphere. Dubsdread Golf Course, with its adjoining tavern and grill, is a popular
meeting place and local gathering spot. The College Park Pool
is open to all residents. College Park maintains a small town
feel and that's what makes it one of the
most desirable places to live and play in the greater
Orlando area.
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is located just eight minutes north of
Orlando in north Orange
County. The city features 18
parks and 21 lakes with over 1000 acres of water. Water skiing
is popular on Lake Maitland and Lake Sybelia. Other  lakes are popular for fishing and boating. The park
around Lake Lily is the site of the popular Maitland Art
Festival that takes place each spring. The city provides
a complimentary newsletter to keep its residents up to date on community
events.
Maitland Center, the upscale Office Park area
on the west side of the city, is anchored by the
RDV Sportsplex
and is still growing. The east side of Maitland has some
of the most gracious housing in the greater Orlando
area.
The Maitland Historical Society
oversees the Historical Museum, The Telephone Museum and
The Waterhouse Residence and Carpentry Shop Museums. The Maitland Art Center was built in 1930 and is listed in the National
Register of Historic Places. The center exhibits contemporary
fine arts and has 2 artists in residence. Fine arts classes
are also taught here.
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 The City
Beautiful, seems to have the biggest and the greatest
of just about everything that Florida has to offer. A unique
blend of old South with a new metropolitan feel, Orlando is
becoming a multi-cultural melting pot. Quality of life
is evident everywhere. New home communities are being built at
a breakneck pace to meet new growth demands. Employment
opportunities abound. Regional malls and factory outlet
centers are situated all over Orlando.
Orlando is one of the fastest growing metropolitan
areas in the nation and Downtown Orlando is the heart of it all. Commuters from the Central
Florida area provide a solid workforce for Orlando's local,
national and international concerns. Big on business, beauty
and friendliness, Downtown's attractive streetscape and the
free Lymmo bus service create a
welcoming work environment. Beautifully landscaped Lake Eola Park
with its Centennial Fountain, amphitheater, and swan-shaped
boats is the setting for community events and leisurely
relaxation, day and night. Calendar of Orlando
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 A Great Place to Live - It's a city of
neighborhoods
with loads to offer. Loch Haven Park
houses museums, a theater, science
center and planetarium. The 55-acre
Leu Botanical Gardens offers monthly special events.
Ballet, opera, symphony, lakes with sandy beaches, bike paths,
nature trails, nightlife. There's something for everyone here.
The finest restaurants for all types of your favorite cuisine
can be found throughout our area. There is no shortage of
entertainment. Magic Basketball, Disney, MGM, Epcot, Sea
World, Universal Studios, Planet Hollywood, Hard Rock Cafe,
Shows at the TD Waterhouse Arena and The Bob Carr
Performing Arts Center, and much more. There are many local
parks, state parks, ski and fishing lakes, championship golf
courses, hunting, camping and more. The world's finest beaches
are within an hours drive.
Housing includes condos, patio homes and executive pool
homes,
many in gated communities with lush surroundings. Every
Orlando address has easy access to major business and health
centers, entertainment and cultural complexes, and the
Attractions! Orlando has it all!
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Hunter's Creek,
Windermere, Isleworth, Bay Hill, Dr. Phillips,
Metrowest
Southwest Orlando has experienced
explosive growth in the last 30 years due largely to the
location of two key local industries; defense and tourism.
Initially it was the construction of defense giant Lockheed
Martin that had the greatest impact, but that was only until
the arrival in 1971 of Orlando's most famous resident, Mickey
Mouse. The impact of Walt Disney World on all of Central
Florida has been huge, but nowhere is it more recognizable
than in southwest Orlando.
 The quiet little town of Windermere is built
around a cluster of sparkling, crystal clear lakes, known
as the Butler Chain. This spectacular group of sand bottom,
spring-fed lakes has been designated an "Outstanding Florida
Waterway." Boat tours through the chain give sightseers a
tantalizing glimpse of the Windermere's luxury lifestyle. Lake
Butler (the largest) is on the west, Lake Down on the east,
and Lake Bessie on the southeast. By means of a system of
canals, Butler, Down and six other lakes are connected to form
the Butler Chain. Most town streets remain unpaved to retain
the pristine nature of the chain of lakes. Much of
Windermere's downtown area is historically preserved, and well
worth a trip to see the old as well as the new.
Windermere
Florida
 Overlooking Lake Butler is the renowned
Isleworth community. Living in Isleworth or nearby
Bay Hill offers not just a place to call home, but a distinct
lifestyle. These sumptuous Orlando settings have luxury
written in every address. Their posh country-club living is
what dreams are made of - guest houses, private golf
courses, acres of finely manicured surroundings, celebrities
and every conceivable luxury. The Bay
Hill
golf course was designed by Arnold Palmer and is the site of
world-class tournaments.
 The Dr. Phillips
area encompasses
some of the loveliest homes in Orange County. This is a
community of 40,000 people living along a chain of lakes that
encompasses two golf courses, two country clubs, a cluster of
upscale condos and townhouses, a shopping center, post office,
high rise office complex, Olympic swimming pool, two schools,
and a dozen tennis courts. Its booming restaurant
row is the talk of
Orlando.
In
the last 30 years Dr. Phillips has experienced explosive
growth due largely to the location of two key local
industries; defense and tourism. Initially it was the
construction of defense giant Martin Marrietta (now Lockheed
Martin) that had the greatest impact on the city, but that was
only until the arrival in 1971 of Orlando's most famous
resident, Mickey Mouse.
Dr. Phillips has become a very desirable
area thanks to the reputation of the local schools. Dr.
Phillips High School is the Greater Orlando magnet school for
students who specialize in the performing arts.
 MetroWest is a family-oriented, master planned
golf community in southwest Orlando. The concept of MetroWest
was born almost 20 years ago when a group of insightful
developers outlined the vision of a true urban village in
which people could live comfortably, conduct business, play
championship golf, and admire an impeccably maintained
landscape, while still having the benefit of the most
convenient location in all of Central Florida. What was once
only a vision is now a reality, manifested in the vibrant,
thriving master-planned community of Metrowest .
 Hunter's
Creek is an award-winning, 4,000 acre,
master-planned golf course community. In addition to community
based schools, shopping and recreation, Hunter's Creek offers
the residents of its 32 subdivisions a setting rich in natural beauty. The
conservation areas are carefully preserved with hundreds of
acres featuring lakes, ponds and a natural creek.
Hunter's Creek caters to a variety of
lifestyles. There are activities for every age, including a Women's Club,
Seniors programs and a summer camp for the kids. Residents
have access to 6 parks with softball and soccer fields, picnic
areas, playgrounds, two dog parks, fishing docks, basketball,
racquetball, tennis and beach volleyball courts. There are
miles of bicycle and pedestrian paths and an abundance of
shopping and services at the Town Center.
Located 14 miles south of Orlando,
residents also have quick access to Kissimmee amenities,
including the Tupperware Auditorium just to the south.
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 Waterford Lakes offers residential pedestrian
friendly neighborhoods, making casual interactions with other
homeowners a delightful part of the outstanding lifestyle
available in the community. Waterford Lakes
Homeowners enjoy
an array of recreational options including tennis and
basketball courts, walking trails, swimming pools and
playgrounds. It's a planned residential development of
affordable housing in family oriented neighborhoods. Waterford
Lakes offers homebuyers a good mix of affordable real estate
options.
Careful planning provided tree protection
areas, beautiful lake front properties, and many areas that
afford privacy between homes. The community includes tennis,
community pool and a playground. It's located just minutes
from downtown Orlando and approximately 20 minutes from the
airport.
Conveniently located Waterford Lakes Town
Center offers
easy access to popular retailers, more than 100 specialty
shops, a variety of restaurants, and ongoing entertainment in
a park-like, open-air environment. You'll find more than 5
acres of lakes, fountains, and lush landscaping throughout the
mall property, providing you with a calm, welcoming shopping
environment. Make your visit complete by taking in a movie at
the Regal Cinemas 20 theater.
 Eastwood is known for its immaculate
Eastwood Golf Club. Located in East Orlando just south of
the University of Central Florida, Eastwood is minutes from
Waterford Lakes Town Center. From restaurants to mainstream
shopping, anything you need is close by. The Shoppes of
Eastwood Plaza is home to a number of great business and the
local grocery store Publix. From dry-cleaning, karate, pool
supplies, liquor, hair care, and take out food, you will find
it here.
 As
you enter the gated community of Stoneybrook you are
first attracted to the beautiful, open fairways overlooking
ponds and lakes. Stoneybrook East is a planned residential
community surrounding Stoneybrook Golf Club.
Homeowners enjoy an impressive gatehouse-secured
entry, walking trails, ponds, swim club, a full fitness center
and a wide array of community sponsored family events and
activities.
Because there is little traffic,
neighbors get together to walk their dogs or push strollers
which leads to developing family-centered activities.
Conveniently located near local shopping, dining, and schools
Stoneybrook is an ideal place to call home.
 Avalon Park is a neo-traditional community built on the rich traditions of
small town life. Classic homes with deep front porches
nestle on tree lined streets. Garages are accessible from
private rear lanes, and streetlamps light the sidewalks for
leisurely strolls after dinner. The community includes
residences, businesses and its own schools.
With 600 acres
of preserved forests and open space extending throughout the
community and 250 acres of man-made ponds, Avalon Park is an environmental community designed
to progress in harmony with nature. Residential villages are
surrounded by natural preservations, fields and ponds
interconnected by roadways, pedestrian walks and trails that
provide effortless access to the Town Center, parks, schools
and employment within the community for all residents.
 The Traditional Town Center of
Avalon Park continues to be the vibrant heart of the
community. Built around Town Center Park, Lake Avalon and
connected to residential neighborhoods by tree-lined streets.
It is possible to live learn and work entirely within the
community. There are even live/work units under construction
with private resident entries, separate commercial entries, 3
reserved parking spaces and access to Avalon Park amenities.
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 Rich in historical charm, natural beauty
and civic pride, Winter
Park's
low-key patina comes from carefully preserved 19th century
roots. The area called "Olde Winter
Park" has a congenial mix of architectural
styles along brick streets lined with moss-veiled, spreading
oaks. Rejuvenated Florida "cracker" style homes, Spanish-motif
houses with red tile roofs, and stately mansions blend with
contemporary designs.
 Well known for its many
cultural advanatages, such as the Winter Park Art
Festival, the
city of Winter Park is a beautiful "picture book" community
nestled on a chain of lakes just north of downtown Orlando.
Over 100
years old, Winter Park is recognized throughout the area as
one of the most prestigious areas of Greater Orlando.
Residents enjoy the city's small town charm and atmosphere
without sacrificing the opportunities of a big city: beautiful
lakeside scenery, charming residential neighborhoods, highly
regarded schools, easy access to downtown Orlando and deluxe
shopping and fine restaurants along Park Avenue.
Winter Park is known for its wide array
of arts and cultural events. The Cornell Fine Arts Museum, on the Florida Rollins College campus in Winter Park, is one of
the finest college art museums in the country. On the
north side of town, the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American
Art, 445 Park
Ave., features the most complete collection of stained-glass works by
Tiffany to be
found anywhere in the world.
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  Bordered on three sides by
pristine rivers and a huge lake, the Wekiva to the west, the
St. Johns to the east and Lake Monroe to the north, Seminole
County is an ideal spot for those seeking beauty, untouched
nature and a sense of Old Florida. Within its 344 square miles
of lush tropical foliage, 2,000 fresh-water lakes and rivers,
diverse wildlife, citrus orchards and quaint towns, Seminole
County
is in one of the most popular residential locations in the
Orlando area. The county has carefully protected its natural
inheritance, including Lake Monroe, the scenic St. Johns River
with its moss-draped cypress trees, Wekiva Springs State Park
and the many lakes throughout the county.
Seminole County schools are consistently rated among the
best in the state. Housing ranges from very affordable to
exceptional estate living with homes valued in the
millions.
Seminole County features prestigious golf
communities, estate living and true Florida architectural
design with diverse living options, from historical districts to new state-of-the-art
construction.
Education, including K-12, higher education, private and
charter schools, is the best in the state. Still today, the
number one reason many companies from corporate giants to new
small business owners choose Seminole County, is the
outstanding education system.
 Strong partnerships between
government and business have enabled Seminole County to become
the most desired address for business relocation. The high tech industry boom
continues to explode as developers accommodate the fast paced
expansion of Class A office space. The highest median income,
high paying-high quality employment, and skilled workforce has
attracted national and international attention.
Seminole County is truly the best of all
worlds. Only 40 minutes to the beach, 30 minutes from the most
traveled entertainment attractions in the world, excellent
shopping and dining and the friendliest atmosphere around,
Seminole County is a wonderful place to call home.
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 Positioned in the geographic heart of
Central Florida between Orlando and Lake Mary along Interstate
4, Altamonte
Springs
offers a balanced mix of office, commercial, residential,
restaurant and hotel development. Altamonte Springs is the
largest city in the county and is known for its young,
upwardly mobile professionals.
The City of Altamonte Springs was incorporated
in 1920 and experienced slow growth until it evolved into an
Orlando's ideal bedroom community in the early 1970s. It
remains one of Central Floridas most popular cities. Housing
in Altamonte Springs is available in all price ranges-from
affordable single and multi-family homes to some of Central
Floridas priciest neighborhoods.
The Altamonte Mall attracts shoppers from all over Central
Florida. Crane's Roost is a major business complex and the
citys most popular park, offering 37 acres of recreation
alongside a beautiful lake. Amenities at Cranes Roost include
a mile-long boardwalk for strolling or jogging and a lakeside
amphitheater for festivals, concerts, art shows and special
events, including the incredibly popular "Red Hot & Boom!" Independence Day celebration.
Cranes Roost is also the site of the annual Taste of Altamonte Springs celebration, which features live
music and delicious cuisine from area restaurants. In
addition, the immensely popular Light Up the Holidays takes place each December at
Cranes Roost.
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 Casselberry is one of those "best kept
secret" towns.
With a quick commute to Orlando, Casselberry
has convenient shopping, numerous lakes and 15 parks.
Red Bug Lake Park has extensive tennis, racquetball,
basketball and softball facilities, nature trails, and a lake
and boat ramp makes Casselberry ideal for families.
Those interested
in getting to know the real Casselberry will discover an
established residential community with quality amenities, an
enviable growth rate, moderately priced homes and abundant
recreational opportunities. City leaders also have embarked on
a plan to re-develop a bustling
city center along
U.S. 17/92 with a mix of retail, residential and government
projects.
Casselberry is home to many established
neighborhoods, as well as new home communities such as Lake
Griffin Estates and Lost Lakes.
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Looking for a home in the $1.2-million
range? You can find it in Lake
Mary,
alongside a wide variety of housing choices that are available
here. Lake Marys upscale communities are loaded with
amenities, like championship golf courses, swim and tennis
clubs, private lakes, jogging trails and playgrounds. For
those looking towards retirement there are upscale golf course
communities and active retirement communities all within a few
minutes drive of downtown Orlando and Interstate
4.
No
more commuting! In Lake Mary, you can live, work and play in
the same community, as professional employment opportunities
are right at hand. Convenient shopping is just minutes away.
A part of
Lake Mary, Heathrow is a thriving business area that is home
to several large companies, including AAA, Computer
Associates, Veritas, BankOne, and numerous smaller concerns.
You'll also find some of the most exclusive residential
communities in Seminole County in Heathrow.
 Situated on 1900 acres,
Heathrow is composed of 32 subdivisions that accommodate a
wide variety of lifestyles in a secure environment. Heathrow
County Club offers a private 18 hole golf course and weekly
social events for its members. Heathrow Racquet Club includes
11 lighted tennis courts and pro shop, a fitness center
with sauna, Jacuzzi and work out classes, as well as an
olympic pool with pool-side snack bar. Heathrow's Sawyer Lake
Park offers lighted volleyball and basketball courts, soccer
and softball fields, a playground, cookout facilities, a canoe
launching area, fishing dock and miles of walking jogging
paths
5
minutes drive from Heathrow's guarded main gate is Colonial
Town Park, which offers fine dining and shopping in a village
setting. Colonial Town Park is the site of the annual
Lake Mary-Heathrow Festival of the
Arts, which
combines entertainment, fine food and art
exhibits. The bustling Seminole Town Center Mall is located just 10 minutes
away.
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Longwood is unique in that it provides a
comfortable, safe, small town atmosphere while being nestled
within a larger, dynamic metropolitan area which is
internationally known for its ambiance and attractions.
You will surely love the tree-lined, brick streets, the
park benches and the quiet charm.
 Longwood is the
oldest city in Seminole County and its Historic District,
the heart and soul of the city, is near the intersection of
State Road 434 and County Road 427. One of the major goals of
city officials is to attract more residents and visitors to
this charming area.
 Prospective
residents will discover a range of housing choices in Longwood
from moderately priced homes in established neighborhoods to
gorgeous lakefront and country club communities.
Longwood offers
wide variety of recreational opportunities, easy access to
Interstate 4 and popular events and festivals such as the
Longwood Arts and Crafts Festival, the Longwood Fall Festival
and the Christmas Tree Lighting Event.
Along the
outskirts of the city toward neighboring Apopka in Orange
County lies Wekiwa Springs State Park, an oasis of recreational fun in
the form of swimming, hiking, canoeing and camping.
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Oviedo - with its modern housing developments,
shopping centers, parks, recreation facilities, conservation
areas and interstate roadways - only vaguely resembles Oviedo
of  1925 with its population of
800. With a population of about 31,000, the city is home to
four elementary schools, two middle schools and one high
school; some of the most well-regarded schools in the
Seminole County Public School
System.
Oviedo is currently in a growth spurt,
but the city has preserved its historic downtown and natural areas. Fisherman and boaters
flock to 10,000-acre Lake Jesup. Residents and visitors to
Oviedo can take advantage of a variety of recreation and park facilities including a gymnasium and an
aquatic facility, which features a high-school regulation
basketball court, locker rooms, and an Olympic-size swimming
pool. Rippin Riverside Skate Park and the Shane Kelly
Park Soccer Complex are the newest additions to the City
of Oviedos recreation offerings.
 Two major festival events,
"A Taste of Oviedo" in the spring and "Great Day in the Country" in the fall, draw thousands of
people from surrounding cities and as far away as Tampa and
Ocala to Oviedo. Once visitors experience Oviedos
hospitality and hometown spirit for the day, they come back
again and again, and some even relocate here to keep the
experience going for a lifetime.
Elsewhere in town, shopaholics satisfy
their cravings at the Oviedo Marketplace, which contains more than 90 shops and
restaurants, as well as a 22-screen movie
theater. Planning is underway for the City of Oviedo to
expand its downtown on approximately 50 acres. Street and
utility systems for Oviedo in the Park are currently under
construction. The new mixed use development will feature a
residential component of single-family houses, town homes and
apartments, a commercial business district and retail
establishments. Oviedo in the Park has an expected
completion date between 2012 and 2015.
Just south of
Oviedo lies the University of
Central Florida
(UCF), which has attracted many high-tech industries to the
surrounding area over the years. These corporations have in
turn brought new businesses and subdivisions to Oviedo.
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With
its quaint Main Street, historic residential areas and a
beautiful waterfront, the City of Sanford takes you back to a quieter time in
Florida history. Located on the shores of Lake Monroe and the
St. Johns River, Sanford is home to the Central Florida Zoo, the Lake Monroe Marina, and a
Civic Center. The city is easily accessed from Interstate 4
and is home for the southern most terminus for Auto Train and
the Orlando Sanford Airport. As Seminole's County Seat,
Sanford is home to the county courts and government
offices.
  The Sanford RiverWalk is a
beautiful new 1.2 mile walkway along the St. Johns River. The
12-foot-wide paved bike and pedestrian pathway is just one
step in the revitalization of this beautiful and historic
city. Developers are continuing with plans for magnificent
waterfront town homes and condominiums and brightly painted
riverfront shops and restaurants.
Sanford's historic
district is a
treasure trove of picturesque Victoriana. Many fine antique
stores turn an afternoon of shopping into a journey to the
past. Two museums showcase the history of the district - The
Museum of Seminole County History and the Sanford Museum; both
rich in artifacts. Two great ways to enjoy Sanford are to
take the historic downtown walking tour or cruise the St.
John's on the Rivership Romance.
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 Situated between established Longwood and
booming Oviedo, this quiet town is attracting the interest of
light manufacturing, financial and medical
centers, as well as high-tech firms. Its proximity to UCF, the
expansion of major highways and an abundance of undeveloped land
make it a natural choice for new residents and businesses. Winter
Springs is still in the early stages of
growth, but new developments are quickly
changing the face of this small community. The new Winter Springs Town Center
complex offers shopping, banking, restaurants and
other services. Activities such as tennis and golf, as well as
Seminole County's great schools, make Winter Springs an ideal family
community.
Winter Springs is one of the largest and
newest cities in Seminole County. Since 1972 the city has been
predominately residential. Upscale large Planned Unit
Developments along with excellent parks and trails have made
the city one of the most sought after suburbs of Orlando.
Currently the city is developing an elaborate Town Center that
will truly redefine the city. The "neotraditional" Town Center
mixes homes, offices, restaurants and retail
establishments with parks, squares and an outdoor
pavilion. Some of the specialty stores and restaurants have
already opened their doors at the intersection of State Road
434 and Tuskawilla Road and the first stages of residential
construction are underway.
Winter
Springs has the lowest property tax rate in Seminole County.
The city offers a wide variety of housing options, from
reasonably priced "starter" homes to exclusive gated
communities.
Winter Springs boasts 11 neighborhood parks, including
the award-winning Central Winds Park on Lake Jesup. The Cross Seminole Trail, a pedestrian and bike path, runs
through the heart of the city as it winds its way up through
northern Seminole County. Popular annual events in Winter
Springs include the July 4th Celebration, the Festival of the
Arts and the Scottish-American Games.
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 Traveling through Osceola
County
is a journey back in time. Unspoiled prairie lands dotted with
lakes characterize more than 90 percent of the county and
offer outstanding fishing, hunting and water sports. Cattle
ranches and citrus groves are the prime industries in this
vast, scenic region.
As the "headwaters" of the South Florida
Water Management district and the Lake Okeechobee Florida
everglades ecosystem, Osceola County is bounded by the
Kissimmee River. It's crossed by a number of partially
accessible creeks and is home to the Kissimmee Chain-of-Lakes,
including some of the States largest and finest fishing and
recreational attractions. An urban and urbanizing area in the
northwest quadrant of the County dominates Osceola County's
geography.
Celebration is located just a few miles south
of Walt Disney World. A neo-traditional community surrounded by a 4,700-acre
protected greenbelt with miles of walking paths, the homes in
Celebration are a  mix of traditional,
coastal, classical and Mediterranean
design, stylized to produce the effect of a "turn of the
century" All-American hometown.
 Community parks
offer convenient spots to gather and play with miles of
walking and bicycle paths, a signature golf course, tennis
courts and community swimming pools. The vibrant Celebration
Marketplace showcases shopping, dining and special events
centered on a lakefront promenade. The comprehensive
health campus includes a full-service hospital developed and
owned by Florida Hospital. Celebration Health is a model that
combines the individualized style of family doctors of the
past and the technical advancements of medicine today and in
the future.
 Kissimmee offers the best of all worlds. Well
known for its year-round desirable climate and abundant
recreational opportunities, Kissimmee has become the fourth
fastest growing county in the United States.
Few places on
earth can boast Kissimmee's diverse and colorful attractions
and recreational opportunities. The city is just mintues from
the main gate to Walt Disney  World. Residents enjoy many
wonderful outdoor recreational facilities. Downtown Kissimmee provides a rich mix of restaurants and
shops with the look and feel of a true historic main street
and a sanctuary from the non-stop pace of the attraction side
of Kissimmee.
The Kissimmee area is rich with history
and culture. Explore a turn-of-the-century Florida "Cracker"
house and authentic cow hunters camp at the Osceola County
Historical Society and Pioneer Museum. Here youll discover the
people, places and events that shaped the area.
 St. Cloud is an historic central Florida town with
an eye to the future. The city invites its residents to
celebrate small town life in a family-oriented community with
2.5 miles of beautiful lakefront and an extensive parks
program just half and hour's drive from Orlando. With its
historic neighborhoods and new residential construction, St.
Cloud offer the best in home ownership.
St. Cloud was
the first city in the U.S.A. to offer complimentary, city wide
wireless Internet service. Major improvement of the city's
infrastructure over the past few years have produced a new
Senior Center, a new City Hall and a revamped marina
that hosts 140 boat slips and banquet rental facility.
 The St. Cloud
Main Street Program was created by community leaders
in the City of St. Cloud, to support and encourage the
restoration, promotion, and maintenance of the historic
character and viability of downtown St. Cloud for the
enjoyment, benefit and education of residents and visitors. In
addition, St. Cloud Main Street works to combat community
deterioration and lessen the burdens of local government
through its activities committed to the improvement and
beautification of the St. Cloud neighborhoods.
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Kissimmee Florida
St.
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 Aptly named, Lake
County
boasts more than 1400 lakes interconnected by rivers and
canals form the Harris and Clermont Chains of Lakes.Yachts,
airboats, canoes, watercraft of all kinds are naturals here.
Regattas draw enthusiastic crowds and Lake County is an
angler's paradise! Additionally Lake County boasts something
rarely spotted in Florida; rolling hills.
Mt.
Dora has been recognized by the
readers of Florida Living Magazine as the friendliest town
with the best antique shopping in the state. Mt. Dora stands
out for its individuality and beauty. The city has a
delightful downtown with a variety of specialty shops and fine
restaurants.
Mount Dora is
conveniently located 25 miles northwest of Orlando. It retains
the flavor of a small town with hilly terrain, several lakes,
large canopy oak trees and historic buildings.
The
Mount Dora Arts Festival attracts over 150,000 people each
year and has been ranked among the top 200 arts shows in the
country. Take a sunset cruise, ride your bike, fish off a
pier, enjoy a nature walk on Palm Island, or stroll around
Mount Dora's neighborhoods enjoying the sunsets and the lake
views. You can play golf and tennis at many area country
clubs.
 Eustis residents enjoy a beautiful city
and a warm and friendly small town atmosphere. Rich in
history, with a promising future, Eustis is located in the
heart of Central Florida. Eustis offers its residents a rural
lifestyle with the advantages of an abundance of jobs, major
retail centers and extensive entertainment opportunities. A
diverse calendar of cultural events and activities are
available both locally and within easy commuting distance.
Centered midway between both coasts,
Eustis is within easy driving distance to the Orlando area
attractions, Daytona Beach, the Ocala National Forest, and the
Space Coast. Whether you're seeking a place to call
home, or planning your next vacation, Eustis offers
attractive, year-round lifestyle choices - from casual to
elegant - and unlimited opportunities of places to go, things
to do, and new friends to meet.
The
Eustis Facilities and Recreation Department offers a wide
variety of organized recreational programs and activities for
all ages. Tennis courts anf boat ramps are available, or
residents can enjoy a sunset or a concert at the Alice B.
McClelland Bandshell. The Eustis Lake Walk offers 20 boat
slips and 4 gazebos. The Eustis Aquatic Center offers two
heated pools, dressing rooms and showers and is handicap
accessible.
 Leesburg is Lake Countys oldest city. With its
healthy and growing economy, the city makes for a great place
to establish roots, and offers a range of job opportunities
and amenities. Leesburg residents of all ages find a complete
range of housing, businesses and shopping centers. Many area
retirement communities offer restaurant, recreation,
entertainment, shopping and medical facilities on-site for the
convenience of their residents.
To
the community's credit Leesburg, along with the rest of Lake
County, has refused to sacrifice its pristine natural
resources. The beauty of their lakes and wooded areas create a
picturesque backdrop for the entire community. The community
is rightly proud of their newly renovated and revitalized
downtown.
Leesburg's stated goal is to be a
community where a family can grow, work and retire; to cherish
their past, while offering new development to enhance the
quality of the lives of generations to come.
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Almost half a million people call
Volusia
County
home. Situated on the east coast of Central Florida, Volusia's
47 miles of Atlantic Ocean beaches are a world class
playground, with beachfront cities including Daytona Beach,
Ormond Beach and New Smyrna Beach.
Volusia County
is about an hour's drive fron Orlando. Home of the Daytona
500, Volusia County has been a haven for auto racing, since
the days when Henry Ford and Louis Chevrolet decided the wide,
sloping beaches were perfect for testing the limits of their
automotive achievments.
Volusia-based companies include Hawaiian
Tropic sun care products and Boston Whaler boats, Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University, Stetson University, Bethune-Cookman
College, Daytona Beach Community College and the University of
Central Florida. Volusia County is the headquarters of the
Ladies Professional Golf Association, the summer home of the
London Symphony Orchestra and the winter refuge of the
endangered Florida manatee.
The
scenic St. Johns River, famed for its bass fishing, links
magnificent parks with wildlife preserves along the County's
western border.
True Southern charm can be found in
DeLand, the County seat. This unique city
features an award-winning downtown filled with antique shops
and quaint restaurants, surrounded by stately historic homes
and buildings. Off Main Street you can tour the Henry Addison
DeLand House, dating back to the 1890s, or you can stroll on
Main Street and enjoy antique shops, specialty stores and
outdoor cafes.
Founded in 1876, Deland is located
between Orlando and Daytona Beach. In 1884, Stetson University
was established in DeLand by John Stetson, the famous hat
magnate. Visitors are welcome to walk the campus and view its
beauty. A self-guided tour through the Gillespie Museum of
Minerals offers glimpses of
the
second largest private collection of minerals in the world,
including a 130 pound Topaz on display.
For recreation,
DeLand offers great fishing and boating along the St. Johns
River, Blue Springs and the DeLeon Springs State Park.
Community festivals, a sports complex, Hontoon Island State
Park and the St. Johns River provide great outdoor fun.
Daytona
Beach
The entire length of the "World's
Most Famous Beach" is devoted to the normal seaside pleasures
with glitter of a fun resort and the luxury of first class
accommodations. From the huge municipal marina to Jackie
Robinson Stadium (home of the Daytona Cubs) to four University
campuses, to expansive medical centers and the new world
headquarters of Ladies Professional Golf Association, there is
something here for all. Mentioning a few runs the risk of
missing the important. One can hear top performers and even
the London Symphony Orchestra at the Peabody Auditorium or see
La Boheme at Seaside Music Theater. Visit the marvelous Museum
of Arts and Science and dine at hundreds of restaurants for
all tastes. Daytona is dedicated to serving the visitor.
Daytona
hosts "Spring Break", "Race Weeks", "Bike Week" (thousands of
motorcycles) and more golf year-round than most can handle.
Exhibits and shows at the huge Ocean Center cover about
everything.
Deltona was marketed worldwide as the ultimate
planned community and promoted as the model for many Florida
retirement communities to follow. All the retirement lures, including a
full blown country club with swimming pool, tennis, golf, and
dining were in place.
The developer's plan didn't entirely
backfire, but Deltona's easy commutes and affordable housing
prices soon caught the eyes of saavy local consumers. Today
retirees are a fifty-fifty mix with commuters to booming
Orlando.
Major
commercial development and pockets of up-scale housing balance
Deltona's mid-range housing market. A new medical center,
close-by shopping, modern schools and convenient access to
highways delight retiree and commuter alike. Now the second
most populous community in the county, Deltona still retains
its quiet neighborhood reputation.
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