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FROM THE PUBLISHER HERE’S TO NEW BEGINNINGS Who would have guessed that 2020 would be such a (insert your own adjective). But finally, it’s coming to an end — and we can all look forward to a new year and hopefully new beginnings. Last issue, I touched briefly on how COVID-19 has changed the way people live in their homes. The virus has caused many to find that their homes simply no longer work for them. In this issue, we’ll explore in greater depth how COVID-19 has affected people’s homebuying wants and needs, and how homebuilders are stepping up to meet the challenge of selling and building in this environment. Here at Florida Homebuyer Orlando, we’ll also have a bit of a new beginning in 2021. Our long-time editor and friend, Mick Lochridge, has decided it is time to hang up his keyboard and join the ranks
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PUBLISHER’S PICK: BUILDER PARK SQUARE HOMES
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Park Square Homes’ single-family Imagine model at Tarpon Bay in Haines City targets first-time homeowners. There’s ceramic tile in all living areas (facing page, top), too, such as hallways and the great room as well as the kitchen and dining areas. Kitchens (facing page, bottom) boast white or gray 42-inch cabinets with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances.
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foot lots instead of the more typical 50 feet for homes in this price category. The concept of Thrive, though, is more about scope than size, with the goal of attracting $250,000-and-under buyers focused on five fundamental characteristics: Simple. Efficient. Stylish. Smart. Quick. Simple, as in a scaled-down process with support that continues from discovery and selection to qualification and closing, according to Thomas, who described the approach as “every step of the way.” And talk about Efficient. Buyers get HVAC equipment with a 16-SEER rating, along with low-E windows to help reflect summer sunlight and LED light fixtures that use up to 90 percent less power than regular light bulbs. As for Stylish? How about this: Kitchens boast white or gray 42-inch cabinets with granite countertops as well as stainlesssteel appliances. The same goes for 13-inch ceramic tile walls in bathroom showers. There’s ceramic tile in all living areas, too, such as hallways and the great room as well as the kitchen and dining areas. A spacious master suite comes with a walk-in closet. Smart doesn’t get short shrift, either. SmartCode deadbolts FALL 2020
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The Imagine model at Tarpon Bay features a spacious master bedroom with a walk-in closet. Tarpon Bay is being built under the company’s Thrive program, which is designed to deliver a new home in as few as 60 days. “Everything’s there, and it’s part of the price,” says Kelli Belfatto, senior marketing manager.
and SkyBell doorbells that enable remote lock control and monitoring. Similarly, a Z-Wave thermostat can adjust system temperature settings from anywhere in the world. Two Z-Wave switches program lighting, entertainment and home accessories. That leaves Quick. The Thrive process is designed to deliver a new home in as few as 60 days. Homes aren’t released for sale until their construction has started. And there’s a quick-step financing process with Park Square Homes Mortgage. “We’re not just building shelter. We wanted to take it a step further and still have it be an affordable home — make it a home that you would be proud to say was built in 2020,” Thomas says. “And we wanted to have the homes move-in ready. All they have to do is show up.” Kelli Belfatto, senior marketing manager, adds: “Everything is there, and it’s part of the price.” Tarpon Bay, planned for a total of 370 homes in three phases and also encompassing townhomes and estate homes by other builders, offers a wide array of amenities. Developed by the Feltrim Group, the community is designed with a nautical theme, including several water features plus a clubhouse and pool, playground and cabana, and picnic area and dog park, among other features. And the community’s entry
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can fairly be described as elaborate, highlighted by a fountain/ trellis entryway with a tower. “It looks like you’re going into a very high-end neighborhood,” Belfatto commented. The Feltrim Group was founded in the Orlando area in 1996 by Irish entrepreneur Garrett Kenny to build and manage homes for international buyers and investors. During the past 20 years, the firm has built and sold more than $700 million worth of property. For Park Square Homes, Tarpon Bay is a start under the Thrive banner. Next is a community called Woodbury in Mascotte, planned for 2021 and priced from the low $200s. Also, the company is always on the lookout for land that will accommodate such pricing. Says Thomas: “Our whole goal is to keep that affordable under-$250,000 mark, where we were a couple of years ago. Now, what was a $250,000 home has jumped to $300,000 or $350,000 for your average new single-family home in this market. “This really is the opportunity for us to create magical memories for this buyer profile — and give them the dream of homeownership.” — Michael Candelaria
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PUBLISHER’S PICK: COMMUNITY LAKE KILLARNEY TOWNHOMES
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Lake Killarney Townhomes feature six types of units — A through F — each similar in size but with distinct features. Type A, for example, has a three-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom layout encompassing 2,407 square feet along with a rooftop deck that measures 667 square feet. The interiors (facing page) are sleek and modern with floor-to-ceiling windows that maximize lake views.
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ake Killarney Townhomes is a waterfront enclave of 30 contemporary urban townhomes on Mondrian Circle in Winter Park, nestled on the shores of Lake Killarney, not far from the intersection of Lee Road and Orlando Avenue (State Road 17-92). The units promise to be elegant — and they come with a coveted 32789 zip code. Better still, they’re located steps away from a rapidly redeveloping dining and entertainment corridor that was known decades ago as Winter Park’s “Million-Dollar Mile” because of all the mom-and-pop tourist motels lining the thoroughfare. The motels have been replaced by sleek, trendy restaurants and shopping venues. So you could argue that it’s still the Million-Dollar Mile, only exponentially. And across the street the mixed-use Ravaudage development is adding even more sizzle to the city’s action center.
Lake Killarney Townhomes feature six types of units — A through F — each similar in size but with distinct features. Type A, for example, has a three-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom layout encompassing 2,407 square feet along with a rooftop deck that measures 667 square feet. Two bedrooms are located on the first floor, with the master suite on the second floor neatly separated from the living area, dining room and kitchen. Type F is a three-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom layout with 2,310 square feet and a 424-square-foot balcony. The living area, dining room and kitchen are on the first floor, with the three bedrooms on the second floor and the master suite adjoining a balcony. All units have two-car garages. The design theme is modern, livable and open, including floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room and master suites to maximize lake views. The project has been described as having “a cool South Florida vibe.” That sounds about right. Prices range from approximately $600,000 to $1 million. The builder is Jordan Construction and Development, family owned and founded in 2007 by Larry Jordan. The project developer is Tampa-based Lindell Investments, which holds private and syndicated investments in excess of $650 million. FALL 2020
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Lake Killarney Townhomes are near the intersection of Lee Road and Orlando Avenue (State Road 17-92), just steps away from a rapidly redeveloping dining and entertainment corridor that was known decades ago as Winter Park’s “Million-Dollar Mile” because of all the momand-pop tourist motels dining the thoroughfare. A covered common area and outdoor living areas (facing page) allow owners to enjoy the Florida weather year-round.
To make room for the townhomes, older duplexes under a different ownership group were knocked down. Of the 30 units, eight already are sold, according to Zoltan Kecskes, an independent custom builder and Realtor with Fannie Hillman + Associates. Kecskes and John McDade are the exclusive sales agents for the project. “It’s very rare,” Kecskes says. Adds McDade: “It’s a one-of-a-kind project.” Currently, the two are working on a group of another eight units, four at a time. “In Winter Park, we ran out of room to expand a long time ago,” notes Kecskes, who has been a licensed building contractor since 2008. “We like the location. The buyers like the location. And we’re at an acceptable price point to get new construction for 32789. It’s tough to get into Winter Park.” Also, the units don’t lack fine details and upscale finishes that you’d expect at that price point. On the exterior, those details range from wood-grain composite wall siding accents to balconies with distinctive glass railings. Inside, ceiling heights are a minimum of 10 feet and slightly higher on the second floor. Kitchen highlights include designer cabinets with premium accessories, stainless-steel appliances and ample island workspace. The bathrooms contain granite
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countertops and ceramic wall tile. Among many other features are orange-peel textured walls and modern square-edge baseboards. There are also boat slips on Lake Killarney, while the master plan encompasses such elements as a waterfront gazebo, a professionally designed landscape package and irrigation, and a homeowners’ association. Natural gas serves the community. “There’s really nothing like it in Winter Park,” notes McDade, who has been licensed Realtor since 1989. “We think it’s going to be a big hit. We’ve already gotten tons of inquiries.” Those inquiries, according to Kecskes, have come from a broad mix of prospective buyers, spanning young professionals to retirees. “It’s quite nice to see that we just don’t have one specific type of specific buyer,” he says. Kecskes and McDade, of course, have their hands full as Realtors and builders. Zoltan even jokes that he has a third job: playing the stock market. The two are confident, though, it won’t take too long to reach the finish line with Lake Killarney Townhomes. Kecskes anticipates a brisk sprint to buildout next year. “That is the ideal time,” he says. “Absolutely.” — Mike Candelaria
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PUBLISHER’S PICK: FLOORPLAN THE AMBRA BY TAYLOR MORRISON HOMES
The versatile, one-story Ambra model by Taylor Morrison at Solivita in Kissimmee has several elevations from which to choose, each with a three-car garage. Options include bay windows, a media room in lieu of a formal dining room, a gourmet kitchen, a deluxe owner’s suite with a soaking tub and an outdoor kitchen with a screened enclosure.
THE AMBRA MODEL IS DESIGNED FOR ACTIVE LIVING IN SOLIVITA
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olivita in Kissimmee is a gated, 55-plus golf-cart community that spans 4,300 acres and offers open-concept floorplans designed for active living. The versatile one-story Ambra model, built by Taylor Morrison, is prototypical. The Ambra is officially described by Taylor Morrison as “totally on-trend.” That is, the features are “inspired by homeowners like you.” The open living area combines an ample, centered gathering room that adjoins a spacious kitchen with a large central working island on one end and an expansive view of the lanai on the opposite end. What really sets the Ambra apart are the two owners’ suites, each with a large walk-in closet and bath with walk-in shower.
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There are four different elevations from which to choose, each with a two-car garage. Numerous in-demand options include bay windows, a media room in lieu of a formal dining room, a gourmet kitchen, a deluxe owner’s suite with a soaking tub and an outdoor kitchen with a screened enclosure. The Ambra measures 2,296 square feet with three bedrooms and three bathrooms and is priced from $290,990. Taylor Morrison has built its reputation through trust, as evidenced by its “most trusted” designation for the fifth consecutive year in Lifestory Research 2020 America’s Most Trusted Home Builder Study. Meanwhile, Solivita has frequently won kudos as one of America’s best master-planned communities, boasting such treats as the indoor Palms Amenity Complex (sport courts, fitness center, swimming pools) and the outdoor Freedom Park (horseshoe pits, baseball field, Bocce and pickleball courts, outdoor pavilions). Even with all that activity going on, the Ambra offers a compelling reason to enjoy life simply by staying put. — Michael Candelaria
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eff Schnellmann isn’t bashful about Simple and straightforward. It’s pretty much letting people know that his luxury been Schnellmann’s way for his more than 40 homebuilding company is “not for evyears in homebuilding, including nearly three erybody.” decades as either a company owner or executive. Schnellmann, owner of Silliman CitySide In 2012, Schnellmann joined founder SilliHomes, certainly has the experience and the man, whose company was then called Silliability to build a start-to-finish, one-of-a-kind man Homes, as chief operating officer. A few custom home. But his company also offers a years later, with Silliman preparing to retire, more standardized approach that yields homes Schnellmann took over the operation, which every bit as luxurious as most original custom by that time had changed its name to Silliman creations — but which require far less hassle CitySide Homes. (and usually lower cost) for buyers. Schnellmann, who took ownership in 2015, It’s a formula that the company’s founder, kept the name for obvious brand-recognition Jeff Schnellmann, owner of legendary Orlando builder and industry Silliman CitySide Homes. reasons. “Silliman” had become synonymous leader Bill Silliman, made successful when he with high-end design, superb craftsmanship started the company more than 30 years ago. and innovation. And the company had won a Consequently, the company has survived and thrived regardplethora of industry awards. less of the roller coaster economy. For Schnellmann, it’s been a smart move — largely because “The idea here is to make the process simpler for our buysimple and straightforward haven’t been synonymous with ers,” says Schnellmann, who builds up to four homes annually. unimaginative. He says: “Every once in a while, somebody will “Our structured approach allows them to get what they want ask me, ‘Well, what style house do you build?’ And the answer at a fair price — and they know what that price is going to be as to that is: ‘We don’t have a style. The style we build is the style they’re going forward.” our clients want.’” FA L L 2 0 2 0
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In 2019, Silliman CitySide Homes won another of its multiple Parade of Homes awards with this Gotha estate, which took first place as Best Custom Home in the $1 million to $1.3 million category. Shown is the master bath (above) with large-format tile, the expansive pool and cabana (facing page, top) and the lavish island kitchen (facing page, bottom) with gourmet appliances.
Examples: During a typical preliminary client meeting, the Silliman CitySide Homes design display page might contain 20 or more different home elevations. But in September, work began on a demolition/rebuild in rural Oviedo of a distinctive U-shaped house wrapped around a swimming pool. “We’re going to do it the way the client wants it, and we’re going to do it in a simple structured approach — so that they know their cost and the timeframe, assuming they’re decisive,” Schnellmann notes. Notably, such thinking can be traced to Bill Silliman. In 2014, Silliman launched “Silliman Dream Planner,” described in a press release at the time as “a user-friendly technology designed specifically for our new home-building venture, Silliman CitySide.” Silliman was believed to be the first builder in the country to incorporate the technology, which allowed a prospective buyer to select a home plan and a specific neighborhood location, then calculate the monthly payment based on a specific down payment. Yet, Schnellmann also has brought his own ideas to the table — knowledge gleaned from decades of work in the field as well as through extensive involvement in such organizations as the
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Greater Orlando Builders Association and the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA). “This largely means I do a lot of work,” Schnellmann says. “However, it’s rewarding. Mostly, it’s giving back to the industry that has provided my livelihood for over 40 years. And when you’re involved, you know things before the rest of the building public knows.” Also, Schnellmann’s work with FHBA has led to his serving as an owner’s representative for Ability Housing, a nonprofit company based in Jacksonville that provides affordable and homeless transitional housing. Schnellmann is the company’s “eyes and ears on the ground.” For sure, Schnellmann stays busy — which doesn’t leave much time for his favorite hobby. “I would rather snow ski than eat,” he says, pointing out his western New York roots. At a deceptively youthful 68, he’s also a workout warrior, lifting weights and swimming when possible at the YMCA and biking for seemingly endless miles. “Young at heart, old at body,” he jokes. Above all, though, Schnellmann likes simple and straightforward. That means work. His assessment: “To say I’m a workaholic would not be wrong, or it would be close.” ■
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A true custom home is a major investment. That’s why experts say picking the right builder is key.
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true custom home reflects the individual tastes, needs and dreams of the homeowner. Building it is one of the largest investments you’ll make during your lifetime — so the highest quality craftsmanship and the most attentive service possible are mandatory. Yet many people spend more time researching and investigating the purchase of a new car than the building of a custom home. These days, people in every profession are pressed for time. So, how can you ensure that you’ll get your money’s worth from a custom builder — both during and following completion of your project? The Master Custom Builder Council (MCBC), based in Winter Park but with members throughout Central Florida, can help you find the right custom-home builder. MCBC is a highly selective consortium of competitors who actually root for one another. “MCBC builders have ideas that they don’t share with others,” says Pamela Davis, the group’s executive director. “However, they recognize that if their competitors are successful and profitable, it might be easier for them to be successful and profitable as well. One member isn’t the least bit threatened when another member is doing well.” All 26 MCBC members have undergone a detailed vetting process before membership is offered. In addition to checking on MCBC membership, though, there are other steps a buyer
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should take before signing a contract: • Speak to at least five former clients. These references can provide invaluable information, and a builder should readily offer their names when he or she makes an initial presentation. • Verify licensing. Is the builder a state-registered or statecertified contractor? All MCBC builders have a contractor’s license from the State of Florida and own their companies. Visit myfloridalicense.com, call 850-487-1395 or download the free Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) mobile app to check for yourself. • Evaluate track records. How long has the builder been in business? To become an MCBC member, a builder must be a permanent resident of Central Florida and must have been in the business of building custom homes for at least the preceding three years. • Scrutinize business practices. Ask the builder for at least five credit references and contact the vendors to find out how the builder meets his or her financial commitments. MCBC members have their credit monitored monthly. If everything checks out, you should then consider what style home you’d like. Look for a builder who has experience working in your chosen architectural genre and can make valuable suggestions on designs, material and finishes. “Many of our members have niches,” says Davis. “A niche isn’t just a specific location. It can also be a style or design of a home, a marketing technique, a price range or a customer profile.” Also, consider personal rapport. All the ingredients of a good relationship — including trust, communication and compatibility — must be present. After all, the builder you select will be a constant presence in your life for at least eight months. MCBC members believe you can’t cut corners on integrity, craftsmanship or personal service. That’s why they follow a strong Code of Ethics set forth by the organization. Finally, a builder who is truly astute about buyer relations will continue to offer service after your home has been completed and you’ve moved in. And remember: MCBC membership is an honor reserved for builders whose reputations have been established and sustained over time. Only MCBC builders’ homes carry the MCBC Seal; The Seal of Homebuilding Excellence. Contact the MCBC at 407-875-2121 or visit custombuilt.com for more information. ■
Master Custom Builder Council (MCBC) members keep up with what’s going on in the industry. The group visits innovative homes across the U.S. and hosts speakers who discuss what’s new and what’s coming. Knowledge — along with craftsmanship, creativity, stability and service — is their competitive edge. So, when we wanted to find out what’s hot in customhome building, we naturally asked MCBC members first. Here’s what they pinpointed as the latest trends: Although custom homes are usually larger, today’s homeowners are placing less emphasis on square footage and more on the quality of materials. Also topping the wish list are more elaborate outdoor dining spaces with courtyards and fireplaces. First-floor guest suites are popular these days, while secondary bedrooms now often have private bathrooms. Taller vanities, fireplaces and fountains adorn lavish master bathrooms, as well as his-and-her vanity areas with stone flooring and lots of mosaic tiles. Black accents are being used along with polished nickel and brushed chrome fixtures. As for kitchens, cooktop hoods are getting special attention. Hoods, of course, are essential for proper ventilation. But today they’ve become akin to signature pieces of art, handcrafted from copper, glazed tile, stainless steel and various stones. It’s common now to see more contemporary kitchens equipped with large commercial stainless-steel appliances. Colored concrete countertops are now being used for outdoor summer kitchens. There are also notable trends in flooring. Lower-pile carpets with woven patterns and textures, and even high-end commercial carpets, are being used in new custom homes. More exotic woods, such as bamboo, are becoming more popular. Entry doors are much larger, with wrought ironwork, glass etchings and detailed panels. Interior doors are also taller and wider, with glass and wood inlays and unique detailing. Exteriors include more architecturally correct details and deeper colors. Large, intricately detailed fixtures that complement the home’s architecture are being used extensively. Oversized chandeliers, for example, are popular in dining rooms. Large patios that offer a resort-style vibe with comfortable furnishings and fireplaces are important — particularly to homeowners who enjoy entertaining.
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More outdoor living space has been popular for decades, but COVID-19 has now made it mandatory for most buyers. This cozy backyard retreat, as seen from the master suite patio, is in a custom home by Turning Leaf Construction in Winter Park. In the background is the three-car garage with the breezeway arched-opening walkway that leads to a study and a mud room. This was the showcase home for the 2020 Greater Orlando Builders Association’s Parade of Homes.
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by COVID-19. Nationwide, builders and designers are finding buyers whose homes have been turned into offices or classrooms — and whose emphasis is more than ever on health and safety. New issues have come to the forefront: Renters in high-density apartments are looking to move away from urban cores (big picture) and suburbanites are asking about touch-free toilets in single-family homes (small picture). Necessity can be the mother of invention when it comes to pandemic-inspired design ideas, such as moveable walls in garages to make them more than just a place to park cars, quarantine rooms and shower stalls at entryways. Many long-standing design trends have become all but mandatory under the current circumstances, such as outdoor living spaces, home gyms and offices, more storage and more open space to achieve social distancing even at home. “The virus crisis has accelerated trends already in place such as storage, smart tech and home offices,” says Robert Dietz, chief economist for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in Washington. His comments are echoed locally by Lisa Dilts, founder and owner of Compspring, an independent real estate advisory company in Winter Park. “A lot of the trends we’re seeing were already in motion, but now they’re in hyperdrive,” says Dilts. Trends she identifies through data analysis and research with local builders include: • Mudrooms or organized drop-zone areas to remove masks and wash hands. • More space for working from home. • More amenities in the home for staycations. • Single-family homes and townhomes with private outdoor space. • Automated air-quality controls and water filtration. • Copper, brass and bronze in fixtures and kitchen hardware to help destroy germs. • Touch-free faucets in the kitchen.
SPACE AND HEALTH The Pacific Coast Builders Conference conducted a national survey in April of 3,000 adults ages 25 to 74. It found that personal safety, technology and adaptable space in the home are three top desires of homebuyers. “Buyers want different design features in their homes, and they’re willing to pay for them,” according to the survey. More than 50 percent of those surveyed said they wanted germ-resistant countertops and flooring, more advanced home technology and energy efficiency, better equipped kitchens for cooking and more storage space for food and water. FA L L 2 0 2 0
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This study and mudroom (below), also from Turning Leaf Construction’s GOBA showcase home, was designed to serve as a homework area for children as well as a drop zone for books, shoes and jackets. Designed originally as a guest bedroom, this multipurpose room (right) serves as a design studio as well as an office. The room features oversized windows, colorful concrete floor tiles, custom beaming and a painted tongue-and-groove ceiling.
Also on the want list: touch-free faucets, appliances and smart toilets as well as touchless entry to the home, home office space for multiple users and flexible walls so space can be reconfigured. In Central Florida, the story is much the same. “Our most frequent request has been flex space for home study and work areas,” says John Riddle, vice president of Turning Leaf Construction, a custom-home builder based in Sanford. “That’s for both adults and kids.” Work-at-home and learn-at-home realities have led to subtle design changes in floorplans, Riddle adds. An area that may have been previously used as a laundry area, mudroom or extra bedroom may now become a study and work area designed with virtual meeting tools in mind. Because of COVID-19, consumers are also asking for clean-air technology with UV air purifiers built into HVAC systems. “We’re hearing from prospective clients that these systems are now a must-have in the current environment and are no longer considered to be extras,” he adds. Once a vaccine is available worries may wane, and most workers are expected to trudge back to offices. Kids have begun to return to school in some places, albeit sometimes only briefly. However, most experts believe that the virus has made the home
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A place for everything and everything in its place is a good rule of thumb for any room in the house. This children’s study in a custom home by Phil Kean Design Group features five seats and plenty of built-in storage for books, supplies and laptops. It even has built-in mirrored trophy cases. The room opens to a lanai with a beverage center, an outdoor living room and an outdoor dining room to provide the perfect space for study breaks. The glass doors can also be opened to the pool to let fresh breezes in. Also by Kean is a home office (facing page, top) in a Lake Nona custom home, which opens up to a lanai (not visible in this photo). In addition, Kean’s 2012 New American Home (facing page, bottom) in Winter Park features an ultra-cool home office with ample cabinetry to avoid clutter.
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THE NEED FOR QUIET SPACE
This custom home by Anderson Developers in College Park features a quiet, private work area for adults. The home was designed by Keesee Associates in Maitland. “I still struggle to provide my wife with a professional video conferencing setting without two barking Dachshunds in the background,” says designer David Pillsbury.
workplace a permanent fixture. “Working from home is not going to change, and we’ll begin to see more in the future,” says David Pillsbury, principal designer with Keesee Associates, an architectural firm based in Maitland.
ZOOM AND BARKING DOGS When both spouses work from home, it presents a need to separate the workspaces from the communication spaces. Perhaps home offices will require a quiet space dedicated to video conferencing, Pillsbury says: “I still struggle to provide my wife with a professional video conferencing setting without two barking Dachshunds in the background.” That need for a quiet space strikes a chord among everybody who has worked from home during the pandemic. “I’ve even heard of clients who’ve requested office space toward the back of the home, away from front doors and windows where dogs inevitably bark at passersby during Zoom meetings,” says Reese Stewart, president of the Orlando Regional Realtor Association (ORRA). Lennar Corp. has seen growing interest among buyers in its Next Gen floorplans, which were originally intended for either an aging parent or a “boomerang kid” but are finding new use as home offices. Created in 2009 in response to the financial crisis, Next Gen floorplans offer a private space with a separate entrance, a kitchenette, an in-unit laundry and an interior door that connects to the main home. Phil Kean, president of Phil Kean Design Group in Winter Park, says clients are asking for study rooms for their children, home offices and exercise rooms. They’re also keen on outdoor dining spaces and living rooms so they don’t have to constantly breathe recirculated air. In addition, COVID has encouraged design trends such as bidets and dedicated rooms where deliveries can be left for a while before bringing them into the home. “And people are asking for home gyms again,” Keen says. “I see these new requests as being long-term trends.” Pillsbury and Keesee note that laundry and mudrooms have been evolving for years. With little effort, they say, you can include such things as wash-up stations, which are high demand, along with clean home features such as touch-free faucets and technology that can monitor air quality. Having elderly parents move in isn’t new, but it has created a new set of challenges due to COVID-19. Says Pillsbury: “The health aspects have been enhanced by the need for isolation and safety without [the parent] feeling secluded.”
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The same home as shown on pages 30-31 features two work stations for children to study and do virtual learning.
BUILDING AND SELLING In addition to bringing about design changes, the pandemic has altered how the industry approaches selling new homes — with safety a top concern. From virtual home tours to online closings, the buying process has changed. ORRA has developed processes, protocols and educational materials designed to help agents protect the health of their buyers and sellers, says Stewart, president of the association. “Precautions address every step of the real estate journey,” he says. “That’s from using virtual showing technology to social distancing during live showings to online transaction management to curbside closing procedures.” Thaddeus Lynch, vice president of purchasing for Meritage Homes Orlando, says his company and others have implemented additional protocols for in-person viewings such as spacing and health screening. “We’ve also developed new efficiencies through technology, such as doing sales, design and construction appointments virtually,” he adds. Lynch says the pandemic has also impacted buyers in ways that aren’t as apparent. Interruptions in manufacturing, domestic and abroad, paired with a strong demand for new homes has begun to drive up the costs of building materials, he says. “We’re doing our best to control construction costs and stay within what we believe our consumers price ranges are,” he notes. “But it’s a delicate balance. There are many good reasons to buy a new home, and we’d like to keep those intact.” Most people haven’t been frightened away from the market.
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After declines in March and April, sales of new homes have rebounded. Nationwide, July showed a 14 percent increase over June, according to the U.S. Commerce Department. In the Orlando area, sales of both new and existing homes hit 3,679 in July, which is 18.6 percent more than in June, according to ORRA. In some ways, the ongoing pandemic may now be contributing to demand. Some urban apartment dwellers, for example, are looking to move to a single-family home or townhouse where they can maintain social distancing. NAHB’s Dietz says builders are reporting that “people are searching out smaller markets, leaving the inner suburbs.” Dietz also expects to see more townhouses and garden-style homes with private entrances but no elevators or common areas. In addition, he believes that the square footage of homes will increase. “As a result of the virus, we’ll find home size will grow because a lot more people are working at home,” he says. “Whether it’s new construction or remodeling, which is growing this year, people are doing additions to get extra space.” While many things may eventually revert to how they were pre-COVID, the effects on where we live, where we raise families and how we enjoy life may have shifted forever. “Throughout history, pandemics have had a way of reshaping residential design,” says Pillsbury with Keesee Associates. “It will certainly take time for immediate solutions to become the new fabric of design. Companies are learning of new efficiencies from employees working remotely. So these discoveries may become a permanent part of how we work.”
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A few decades ago, a flyover of the area that now encompasses Horizon West would have yielded a view of frozen-out citrus groves. Now it’s homes, businesses and schools surrounding the shimmering lakes. That’s the Crooked Cat and Panther Lake golf courses to the left, part of the Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge.
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Jane Dunkelberger and her husband, Warren, who relocated from Naples to Central Florida, found the perfect place to raise their two children in Horizon West’s Lakeside neighborhood.
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hen Jane Dunkelberger and her family relocated to Central Florida from Naples, she and husband, Warren, were looking for just the right place to live, work and raise their two children. “I wanted to plant our roots in an area that would bring balance to our children’s lives,” Dunkelberger says. “We wanted to be able to take our children to local museums, theme parks and enjoy outside activities — yet not be so close to the hustle and bustle of Metro Orlando and the tourist corridor of International Drive.” In other words, she was looking for “the calm outside the madness.” So, after six months of research, the family decided on Horizon West, a fast-growing master-planned region of more than 20,000 acres that developers and Orange County leaders tout as a showcase for smart residential and commercial development on a grand scale. The unincorporated area previously consisted of flourishing orange groves. But when freezes decimated the citrus industry in the late 1980s, the undulating land, dotted with shimmering lakes, became prime for development. Property owners in the area worked with county officials to create a master plan for the region, which was dubbed Horizon West. But there was a major obstacle to overcome. The county’s land-use plan called for the vast tracts upon which groves had once flourished to remain rural, with housing limited to one unit for every 5 or 10 acres. Property now unsuitable for citrus would be unsuitable for subdivisions, too. Without water and sewer lines, the county’s theory went, developers would be forced to find land within the urban service area’s boundaries, thereby minimizing sprawl. However, builders simply leapfrogged the rural expanses of
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southwest Orange County and began planting subdivisions in Lake County to the west and Osceola County to the south. Many buyers of those homes worked in Orange County — so sprawl was made worse, not better, by the rural designation. Still, owners of the then-fallow property — who formed Horizon West Inc. in 1993 — knew that to get the designation changed, they’d have to propose something more comprehensive, more carefully thought out and more cutting edge than anything county officials had seen before. The organization hired the former land-planning firm of Miller, Sellen, Conner and Walsh to craft an approach that regulators would buy into. Then-company president Jim Sellen, who had been Orange County’s planning director in the late 1970s, knew that county officials would never agree to extend the urban service area for piecemeal projects. Sellen also knew that the county had been pushing growth east, not west, because of the University of Central Florida and the Central Florida Research Park as well as Orlando International Airport. However, he agreed that saddling played-out groves with a rural designation was counterproductive under the circumstances. In devising a master plan for Horizon West, Sellen and his colleagues drew in part upon the pioneering work of Sir Ebenezer Howard (1850-1928), whose 1898 publication, To-Morrow: A Peaceful Path to Real Reform, described self-sufficient communities linked by road and rail. Those “garden cities” would surround a larger, central city. But the planners also looked at current trends in New Urbanism, Disney’s Celebration development being a prime local example. In addition, they studied well-established communities such as Winter Park, which remained a model for smart planning a century after its founding. Said Sellen in 2016: “What we came up with was so simple that it was powerful.” Horizon West, as it was originally envisioned, would contain six to eight Howard-style villages consisting of two to four neighborhoods. Schools and community parks would be within walking distance — a half-mile or less — of the homes, and the size of each neighborhood would be pegged to the capacity of its school. Each village would have its own village center with such essentials as a grocery store and a drugstore. A major mixed-use town center encompassing homes, shops, offices and public areas would serve all the villages, while bicycle and pedestrian paths would line every street and connect village centers and neighborhoods to one another. Thousands of acres of green space would be preserved.
A WESTWARD STAMPEDE The plan was approved, and buyers began making their way west, just a trickle at first and then, especially during the past five years, a flood. The Dunkelbergers moved into Lakeside, the first of six villages, in 2006. That year, the population of Horizon West was less than 7,000. Now, about 63,000 people live in about 23,000 apartments, townhomes and single-family homes in more than 30 neighborhoods.
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Although Horizon West is served by many public schools, perhaps none was more needed than a new high school. Windermere High School, with 2,205 students, opened in 2017.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Village of Bridgewater Keene’s Crossing Elementary (Opened in 2009) Independence Elementary (Opened in 2015) Summerlake Elementary (Opened in 2020) Lakeside Village Bay Lake Elementary (Opened in 2016) Sunset Park Elementary (Opened in 2007) Castleview Elementary (Opened in 2019) Village H (Hickory Nut) Water Spring Elementary (Opened in 2019) MIDDLE SCHOOL Village of Bridgewater Bridgewater Middle (Opened in 2007) Lakeside Village Horizon West Middle (Opened in 2019) High School Village of Bridgewater Windermere High (Opened in 2017) Village H (Hickory Nut) Site 113-H-W-4 (Opening in 2021) Source: Orange County Public Schools
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At buildout, Horizon West could encompass more than 100,000 residents living in more than 40,000 homes of every type. That’s more than three times the population of Winter Park and nearly twice the number of people who live in Apopka. “A combination of factors has led to this part of town becoming one of the most desirable places to move, especially for families,” says Kevin Merideth, director of sales, leasing and acquisitions for Boyd Development Corporation, the company behind the mixed-use Hamlin project. Those positive elements include top-rated public and private schools, easy access to anywhere in Metro Orlando via the expressway system, proximity to Walt Disney World without having to endure stifling traffic congestion, and a large assortment of parks and trails to enjoy the outdoors. Between 10,000 and 12,000 newcomers have been moving into the Horizon West area every year for the last five-plus years, according to Boyd Development. Today, about 42 percent of new-home construction permits being issued in Orange County are for homes being built in Horizon West — which represents only 4 percent of the county’s land area. For example, in September 2019 the county issued 176 construction permits for new single-family homes. Of those, 97 permits, or 55 percent, were in Horizon West. For multifamily permits, 64 percent were in Horizon West. Townhouse permits accounted for 25 percent. In Florida, only The Villages, the massive retirement community located mostly in Sumter County, and Lakewood Ranch,
a master-planned community in Sarasota and Manatee counties, are growing faster than Horizon West, which is generally defined as bordered on the east by S.R. 535, the north by Tilden Road, the south by Walt Disney World and the west by the Orange County/Lake County line. And it’s a charmingly cohesive place despite its size, and despite the sometimes-confusing fact that residents may have Winter Garden, Windermere or Orlando addresses. There are Horizon West networking groups, book clubs, sports leagues and business groups. The Horizon West Alliance, a volunteer advocacy group of residents, is always finding new ways to create connectivity “Horizon West has seen rapid growth over the last five years, making it one of the fastest growing areas in the United States,” says Orange County Commissioner Betsy VanderLey, whose district includes Horizon West. “Our challenge has been to provide infrastructure at a pace appropriate to that growth. We welcome all of the new Floridians to our community.” Among those feeling welcomed was Jennifer Pelcher and her family — which included her husband, Steve, and their sons, Jaxon and Brycen — who moved to Horizon West from Rochester, New York, in 2013. “Living here allows us to not only enjoy the theme parks, but we have downtown Orlando a short drive away,” says Pelcher, who owns and operates Abbott’s Frozen Custard in Hamlin’s town center. “We enjoy being close to the tourist attractions without living in the tourist area.” Pelcher also appreciates the neighborhood amenities. The family enjoys bike rides on the paths and trails that crisscross the area as well as the playgrounds and events such as neighborhood movie nights, food truck nights and themed events at the community pool. Both the Pelcher boys attend Summerlake Elementary, which
opened this year in Bridgewater Village. “It’s in our neighborhood, so it’s great that the kids are able to ride bikes now rather than ride the bus,” Pelcher says. Sheila Bater, another resident and business owner, moved to Horizon West eight years ago from North Carolina with her husband, Matt. In July 2019 they opened Hotworx, a 24-hour infrared fitness studio in the town center. Residents of Hamlin, they also love biking and appreciate the beautiful landscaping that highlights the community. And being so near, yet so far, Disney World also has its perks: “Watching the Disney fireworks from our house is a nice touch.” Obviously, living so close to the attractions appeals to many. Another advantage is living in a self-contained community where most public services and essential commercial activities are nearby.
HEALTH AND EDUCATION The Horizon West area is served by two premier hospitals, Health Central Hospital, operated by Orlando Health, and AdventHealth Winter Garden. There are also numerous urgentcare facilities. Orlando Health has opened an emergency room and medical pavilion on a 74-acre campus near S.R. 429 and Porter Road. Scheduled to open in early 2021 is a six-story, 214,000-square-foot hospital with 103 beds as well as an onsite laboratory and outpatient imaging services. In 2015, AdventHealth opened a 97,000-square-foot hospital in Winter Garden that features a state-of-the-art emergency department, imaging equipment, lab facilities and an outpatient surgical center as well as rehabilitation and sports medicine services. And in May 2019, AdventHealth opened a 72,000-squarefoot medical office building next to the facility in Winter Garden.
Orlando Health has opened an emergency room and medical pavilion on a 74-acre campus near S.R. 429 and New Independence Parkway. Opening in 2021 is a six-story, 214,000-square-foot hospital with 103 inpatient beds as well as an on-site laboratory and outpatient imaging services.
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In addition to an expanding healthcare scene, educational opportunities are more abundant than ever in southwest Orange County. The area is home to highly rated public and private elementary and secondary schools as well as Valencia College’s bustling 180-acre West Campus. Valencia owns a parcel in the town center for future expansion.
IT TAKES A VILLAGE (OR PERHAPS SIX) Horizon West’s master plan organizes each village around a village center and its larger neighborhoods around an elementary school. • Lakeside Village: 5,202 acres, established in 1997: Located in the eastern part of Horizon West, Lakeside is home to a variety of retail businesses and restaurants. The village includes the communities of Lakes of Windermere, Oasis Cove, Windermere Trails and Mabel Bridge. • Village of Bridgewater: 4,223 acres, established in 1999: At the heart of Bridgewater is Summerport Village, with an array of retail centers and restaurants. The neighborhoods of Summerport, Independence and Summerlake are in Bridgewater, which is in the northeast section of Horizon West. • Hamlin Town Center: 3,624 acres, established in 2004: In the western section of Horizon West, the Town Center is home to the largest commercial area, which includes a Walmart Supercenter and a movie theater. The Hamlin development and its growing Lake District are made up of residential and commercial sections. Eventually, Hamlin will have nearly 2 million square feet of mixed-use commercial space. • Village F: 2,551 acres, established in 2006: Home construction is underway, but commercial development has not yet started. Located in the southeast area of Horizon West, this section will be home to a new high school and a village center developed by Unicorp Development. • Village H: Hickory Nut, 2,975 acres, established in 2006: In the southwest section of Horizon West, this will be home to a future elementary school and middle school. Its neighborhoods are Waterleigh and Storey Grove. Plans for a village center have not been announced. • Village I: 129 acres, established in 2008: At the southern tip of Horizon West, there’s not yet any building here. Columnar Investments will develop most of Village I.
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Although Horizon West is served by many public schools, perhaps none have been more needed than new high schools. Windermere High School opened in 2017 at S.R. 535 and Ficquette Road. The 350,000-square-foot high school relieved crowding at West Orange High School. Another high school is under construction on Seidel Road and will open in August 2021 for grades 9-11. The first senior class will graduate in 2023. This school will relieve overcrowding at Windermere High. Sunset Park Elementary has been open since 2007. Independence Elementary opened in August 2015, while Bay Lake Elementary opened in 2016 in the Lakeside Village area. Two new elementary schools opened in 2019. They are Castleview in Lakeside and Water Spring in Village H (Hickory Nut). In addition, Horizon West Middle School in Lakeside opened in 2019 and Summerlake Elementary opened in Summerlake in August 2020. The high school in Village F, currently known as Site 113-H-W-4, will open in August 2021. The Orange County School District plans to open 19 new schools by 2028, seven of them in Horizon West.
RURAL AMBIANCE, URBAN AMENITIES Southwest Orange County has always been both rural and urban. It’s wealthy and middle-class. It’s defined by internationally known attractions and picture-postcard small towns. It’s forward looking and steeped in history. And, of course, it’s dotted by shimmering lakes — more than 200 of them — along with pristine natural areas where wildlife still thrives. Today southwest Orange County is also a regional shopping and dining mecca. For example, Central Florida’s famed “Restaurant Row” stretches along Sand Lake Road near the upscale Mall at Millenia, with its world-class department stores — Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Neiman Marcus — and premium boutiques. Southwest Orange County is also home to much of Walt Disney World, including the Magic Kingdom, Disney Springs and Epcot as well as Disney’s resort properties and its four championship golf courses. Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando are also in southwest Orange County as are major shopping destinations such as the Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves and West Oaks Mall. The sector encompasses three incorporated areas, Winter Garden, Windermere and Oakland. Windermere proper is nestled on an isthmus between several lakes on the Butler Chain, which includes lakes Butler, Tibet, Down, Sheen, Louise and Chase as well as Pocket Lake, Lake Blanche, Wauseon Bay, Lake Isleworth and Little Fish Lake. Few areas of Central Florida are more beautiful and unspoiled than the parks and preservation areas found in southwest Orange County. The Tibet Butler Preserve, for example, contains more than four miles of interpretive hiking trails and elevated boardwalks radiating from the Vera Carter Environmental Center, which features wildlife exhibits and hosts a special environmental studies series for fifth graders. The Oakland Nature Preserve encompasses 128 acres of
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natural shoreline on Lake Apopka, Florida’s third-largest lake. The boardwalk to Lake Apopka is the centerpiece, offering dramatic views along the lakeshore. The preserve’s Green Trail is a loop off the boardwalk through a shady oak hammock. And its Uplands Trail is a network of short pathways through the sandhills that connect to the West Orange Trail.
EASY ACCESSIBILITY Also key to the area’s appeal is its convenient transportation network. In addition to S.R. 429, which opened in 2005, interchanges and local roads have been completed to make getting in and out of Horizon West a breeze. The New Independence Parkway interchange (Exit 15) was created when New Independence Parkway was extended from S.R. 429 east for nearly a mile to Schoolhouse Pond Road, which leads to the community of Independence. A four-lane road, Hamlin Groves Trail, parallels S.R. 429. It originated at New Independence Parkway and runs south to Summerlake Park Boulevard, which leads to the community of Summerlake. These roads jump-started development of Hamlin, a major component of the 3,700-acre town center, by creating easily accessible tracts for big-box commercial development. Recently completed is a 1.5-mile extension of Hamlin Groves Trail north and then east, where it wraps around the SportsPlex and connects to Tiny Road near the entrance to the community of Orchard Hills. The extension will help accommodate traffic that new commercial development around the interchange — including a Walmart Supercenter and a Publix Supermarket — will generate. About two miles to the south on S.R. 429, another interchange was opened at Schofield Road (Exit 13). That interchange, which
marks the southern boundary of the town center, is about six miles north of Western Way, which leads to the Magic Kingdom and Disney World. But the biggest transportation news impacting Horizon West is the announcement of Wellness Way, a western extension of New Independence Parkway through a vast undeveloped tract between the town center and U.S. Highway 27 in Lake County. A partnership between Hamlin honcho Boyd Development and other landowners along the Wellness Way corridor is building the 5.5-mile-long road, which currently ends at Avalon Road west of S.R. 429. The road’s completion will take three years and at least $15 million to build and will enable other developers to potentially build at least 16,000 homes. That’s a lot of new customers for businesses in and around Hamlin — and an easy way for them to get there. In short, Horizon West, in addition to being a self-contained community rich with its own amenities, has the added advantage of a location squarely in the center of Central Florida’s most dynamic and exciting region.
THE RIGHT DECISION After 15 years, Dunkelberger’s family of four knows they made the right decision to move to Horizon West. For most residents, however, those growing pains are part of the journey. “To understand what’s coming and to know what this area will become balances the growing pains of being a part of something new,” says Dunkelberger. She adds: “The southwest area of Orange County still has much growth to enjoy, with more schools, shops, services and roads to come. I’m excited to know that we’re paving the way for others, and to see what our post-pandemic story will look like.” Horizon W est Update H 1 1
Scott T. Boyd and his team at Boyd Development Corp. are focused on making Hamlin a lively and inviting place, where residents will enjoy proximity to every imaginable amenity. Plus, they say, it’ll be a place where Central Floridians, regardless of where they live, will be eager to visit. H1 2 H o r izo n W e st U pdate
Here’s Hamlin WELCOME TO HORIZON WEST’S VIBRANT HEART. BY MICK LOCHRIDGE
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he approximately 1,000 acres of Hamlin, the vibrant heart of the 3,624-acre town center, was a lake-dotted blank slate on which developer Scott T. Boyd could create a regional destination that would rival, for example, Winter Park. And he’s doing just that. Hamlin is rapidly morphing from an expanse of old groves — tangy Hamlin oranges were once grown there — into what will soon become a shopping and entertainment mecca to rival anything else in Central Florida. Not surprisingly, homes there are selling as quickly as they can be built. Boyd and his team at Boyd Development Corp. are focused on making Hamlin a lively and inviting place, where residents will enjoy proximity to every imaginable amenity. Plus, they say, it’ll be a place where Central Floridians, regardless of where they live, will be eager to visit. How about a movie in a state-of-the-art cineplex, followed by a late-night dinner at a gourmet restaurant? Or window-shopping along a lively, tree-lined street bordered by intriguing boutiques? Or a leisurely stroll along a scenic boardwalk that hugs the shores of a pristine lake? Or a bracing jaunt through a series of beautifully landscaped parks linked by a pedestrian trail network? Then, when it’s time to call it a night, perhaps home is just minutes away in a brand-new lakefront neighborhood, where the top builders in the U.S. have pulled out all the stops with eye-popping designs and state-of-the-art technology. “We want Hamlin to be a destination,” says Ken Kupp, a Boyd Development principal. “It’ll have an actively programmed town center, with at least 100 to 150 events a year. It’s a classic live/ work/play community.”
Valued at $1 billion, Hamlin was kick-started in 2014 when the New Independence Parkway interchange was opened off S.R. 429. New Independence Parkway was extended east for nearly a mile to Schoolhouse Pond Road, which leads to the community of Independence. A four-lane road, Hamlin Grove Trail, was built parallel to S.R. 429, and runs south from New Independence Parkway to Summerlake Park Boulevard, which leads to the community of Summerlake. Once the roads were in place, the pace quickened. Now open on the 64-acre northwest quadrant of the interchange is a 400,000-square-foot retail complex that includes a 193,000-square-foot Walmart Supercenter as well as about a half-dozen outparcels with shops and restaurants. A second retail complex, this one clocking in at 200,000 square feet, occupies the 66-acre southwest quadrant. It’s anchored by a 54,000-square-foot Publix Supermarket, which opened in 2018. Some of those businesses are owned and operated by Horizon West residents. Sheila and Matt Bater, for example, own and operate Hotworx, a 24-hour infrared fitness studio that opened in July 2019 on New Independence Parkway just south of the Walmart and near Starbucks. With virtual instructors, the studio offers exercise programs created for users to experience infrared heat absorption while completing a 30-minute isometric workout or a 15-minute high intensity interval training session. “This is a great location to open a business due to the fact that the developers are amazing, and the area continues to grow both in residential housing as well as local shops and eateries,” says Sheila Bater. “It’s convenient to get to and there’s ample parking. Horizon W est Update H 1 3
We absolutely love living and working here which eventually will be connected to the in Hamlin and look forward to being part existing 22-mile West Orange Trail — and of the future growth of the area.” a lakefront park accessible by foot, bike or With her Abbott’s Frozen Custard shop, golf cart. Jennifer Pelcher has transplanted a small East of the lifestyle district, an upscale slice of her hometown of Rochester, New 316-unit apartment complex dubbed York, into Horizon West. Located on the LakeWalk at Hamlin has been completed. south side of New Independence ParkIn addition, two luxury apartment projway, the business opened in July 2019. ects are currently under construction that “Abbott’s was founded in the early will open within the next six months: The 1900s in Rochester, which is where (husLodge, a 250-unit community along New band) Steve and I grew up,” she says. “We Independence Parkway; and Overture, the didn’t go out for ice cream — we went out 180-unit community for 55-plus residents Horizon West is a perfect fit for entrepreneurs Steve and Jennifer Pelcher for Abbott’s. It’s a local favorite to Rochalong State Road 429 south of Publix. and their sons Jaxon and Brysen. ester. When we moved to Horizon West, In the town center, about 200,000 we knew it would be the perfect fit for the square feet of commercial space is under community.” development. Coming in the next 12 to 18 months: a mixture of It’s a good location in part because Horizon West is one of restaurant, retail, service, entertainment and office space. the fastest-growing communities in the U.S., adds Sheila Bater, There are four active neighborhoods in Hamlin: Sanctuary at who has lived with her family in Summerlake since 2013. “With Hamlin by Dream Finders Homes (priced from the low $300s), so many young families moving to the area, we needed a family and Hamlin Reserve by Ashton Woods Homes (priced from the friendly spot to take the kids,” she says. low $300s). Taylor Morrison has two neighborhoods: The Cove The southeast quadrant — the Lake District — encompasses at Hamlin (priced from the mid-$300s) and Overlook at Hamlin a 40,000-square-foot, dine-in cineplex boasting 10 screens and (priced from the low $400s). stadium seating. Operated by Dallas-based Cinépolis USA, the Orlando Health, which owns about 80 acres along the south complex offers perhaps the most luxurious moviegoing experiside of Porter Road, has opened an emergency room and a ence in the region. medical pavilion. In 2021 the healthcare provider plans to “Cinépolis Hamlin” is the brand’s seventh upscale dine-in open a six-story, 214,000-square-foot hospital with 103 beds as movie theater in the U.S. and only its second in Florida (the other well as an onsite laboratory and outpatient imaging services. is in Jupiter). It features fully reclining leather seats, waiter service, In addition, a new proton therapy center is under construcgourmet dining and a full bar. tion across New Independence Parkway from LakeWalk. It’s a Coming soon are some exciting restaurants that are new joint venture between Knoxville, Tennessee-based Provision to the market, including Ford’s Garage, a national gourmetHealthcare and Hamlin Retail Partners West, a subsidiary of burger chain, and Capone’s Coal Fired Pizza, which specialBoyd Development and Schrimsher Properties. Proton therapy izes in house-made pastas, as well as pizzas, sandwiches and is a type of radiation treatment that uses protons rather than calzones baked in its 800-degree coal-fired ovens. A longtime X-rays to treat the disease. local favorite, Bosphorus, based in Winter Park and with a locaThe center will encompass three treatment rooms and use tion in Lake Nona, has opened its Hamlin location, bringing the latest proton systems technology of Provision Healthcare, delicious Turkish cuisine to Horizon West. an affiliate of ProNova Solutions. There are fewer than 25 proton Besides the anchors, there are already 14 buildings with 26 therapy centers operating in the U.S., including one at the UF tenants open and operating, and more are on the way. Like Health Cancer Center-Orlando Health campus near downtown. much of the commercial architecture in Hamlin, the center’s In addition, related medical office buildings and cancer-treatlook is sophisticated with a touch of industrial chic. ment facilities will be developed around the center. Anchored by the theater is the jewel of Hamlin — a charming “The Hamlin proton center will be a great addition to the lifestyle center built on 28 acres on Lake Hancock. There, visimedical community and a real benefit to the residents of Centors will enjoy an Old Florida ambience and plenty of inviting tral Florida,” says Boyd. “We look forward to Provision bringparks and public areas. There’ll also be events galore, such as ing their state-of-the-art technology, along with their culture music festivals and art shows. of care, to our Central Florida community.” “The opportunity to have access to Lake Hancock makes this Elsewhere in Hamlin, Valencia College has 150 acres on a really special place,” adds Boyd Development’s Kupp. “There Schofield Road and will likely build a branch campus, although aren’t many opportunities like that left in Central Florida.” specific plans haven’t been announced. The lifestyle center will be packed with retail and dining options Clearly, there’s a lot going on in Hamlin. “We have the ability as well as a boardwalk and boat slips, making it accessible by to create a great plan and to execute it,” Boyd says. “We can do watercraft. The boardwalk will link to a multiuse trail system — something that will stand the test of time.” H1 4 H o r izo n W e st U pdate
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Spanning more than 1,400 acres dotted by a dozen lakes and clear-water ponds, D.R. Horton’s Waterleigh is Horizon West’s largest community. It offers two well-equipped clubhouses and amenity centers. Single-family homes in Waterleigh are priced from the $200s to the mid-$400s, while townhomes are priced from the $400s.
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n Central Florida, with its hundreds of bodies of water, most lakeview homesites have been built out for decades. To live on a natural lake in these parts, you’ve usually got to buy an older home — and in some cases, tear it down and rebuild in an older neighborhood. Horizon West has changed all that. With dozens of lakes and clear-water ponds, buyers have a choice of numerous lakefront homesites and state-of-the-art homes in brand-new, heavily amenitized neighborhoods. Take Waterleigh, for example. Horizon West’s biggest community, by D.R. Horton (along with a subsidiary, Emerald Homes), could ultimately contain up to 3,600 homes. A community garden, mini-golf, a sports field and two resort-style clubhouse amenity centers provide a comforting and fun-filled community environment. The community’s 1,400-acre site is dotted with more than a dozen bodies of water, including Hickory Nut Lake. D.R. Horton’s homes, many of which have water views, range in size from 1,567 to 3,327 square feet and are priced from the high $200s to the mid-$400s. The company also offers townhomes priced from the high $200s. Emerald’s homes in Waterleigh are priced from the low $400s. On Lake Hartley, in Enclave at Hamlin, Taylor Morrison Homes is offering floorplans ranging in size from 1,992 to more than 4,100 square feet. Enclave at Hamlin offers a community pool overlooking the lake and easy access to Hamlin’s Town Center. Prices range from the mid $300s to the high $400s. Lennar Homes is continuing its success in the Waterside community with Waterside The Cove. Located on John’s Lake, the community offers a clubhouse with fitness center, picnic area,
swimming pool, playground and tot lot. Waterside: The Cove is located less than two miles from downtown Winter Garden. Home sizes and prices were not available at press-time. The Highlands at Summerlake Groves by K. Hovnanian Homes, offers single-family homes from the high $600s. Amenities include tennis courts, a swimming pool and dog park. Within the past year, K. Hovnanian Homes opened Winding Bay, a community of single-family homes priced from the mid$300s. Eight floorplans are offered with homes ranging in size from 2,156 to more than 4,000 square feet. Joining Winding Bay is Winding Bay Preserve, where townhomes are priced from the low $300s. Toll Brothers is building Lakeshore, a luxury community with an amenity center, neighborhood parks, and biking and walking trails. There are two single-family home collections from which
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At Royal Cypress Preserve by Toll Brothers, amenities include a 4,300-square-foot clubhouse flanked by a zero-entry pool. Other amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, neighborhood parks and a picturesque dock for canoeing or kayaking. Homes in the community are priced starting the high $500s.
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Park Square Homes’ Shenandoah model (above) in Ravenna is a spacious 3,145 square feet with four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a two-car garage. It’s priced starting at $437,999. In the Hawksmoor neighborhood (below), Mattamy Homes is offering townhomes priced from the $300s. Shown is the gathering room (top) and the kitchen (bottom) of the Barrington model.
to choose, with prices starting in the low $500s. The company’s Royal Cypress Preserve offers nine different floorplans priced from the mid-$500s. Residents enjoy a private clubhouse, a resort-style swimming pool and a state-of-the-art fitness center as well as neighborhood parks and a picturesque dock for canoeing or kayaking. In its Hawksmoor community, Mattamy Homes offers both townhomes and single-family homes with unique architectural appointments inspired by legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Townhomes, sized starting at 1,599 square feet, are priced from the low $300s. Single-family homes, which range in size from 1,682 to more than 4,000 square feet, are priced from the high $300s. Park Square Homes has brought its popular single-family home designs to Horizon West in Ravenna, where its prices start in the mid-$400s. But you need to hurry — this community, which features a pool and cabana, is in close-out at press time. Jones Homes has recently opened Avalon Cove, a lakefront community nestled between Hickory Nut Lake and Avalon Road. The company is offering 11 floorplans ranging in size from 2,867 to more than 5,400 square feet with prices from the mid-$600s to more than $1 million. Avalon Cove is just minutes from popular shopping, dining and entertainment areas such as Winter Garden Village, Hamlin Town Center and more. Horizon W est Update H 1 9
Winter Garden’s Downtown Historic District combines all the charm of a vintage Florida citrus community with trendy restaurants and boutiques. The popular Winter Garden Farmers Market (below) sets up downtown each Saturday. It has been recognized as one of the country’s best farmers markets by the American Farmland Trust. Bikers (bottom) and hikers routinely stop at downtown restaurants and shops for a cold drink or a bite to eat.
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inter Garden, the northern neighbor of Horizon West, boasts a residential and commercial energy that can make nearby cities green with envy. Once a thriving center for the Central Florida citrus industry, today the city of 48,000 is a destination place for visitors, residents and businesses. Incorporated in 1908, the city sits on the southern shore of Lake Apopka and is 20 minutes west of Orlando. “Winter Garden is a great community to both live and work,” says City Manager Mike Bollhoefer. “We’re the best small city in the state and the cultural and commercial capital of west Orange County.” One of the most picturesque of any in the region, the downtown district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. It covers about 100 acres in the general area of Woodland, Tremaine, Henderson and Lakeview streets. West Plant Street, which runs east and west through the district, is home to several dining and shopping choices. In addition, the popular Winter Garden Farmers Market sets up downtown each Saturday. It has been recognized as one of the country’s best farmers markets by the American Farmland Trust. (The market continues to operate, but visitors should check its website at wintergardenfarmersmarket.com for COVID19 rules.) Residents of nearby Horizon West are big fans. “We love going to the Winter Garden Farmers Market on the weekends,” says Jennifer Pelcher, who lives in the Bridgewater Village with her family. Plant Street Market, housing more than 20 merchants including the popular Crooked Can microbrewery, opened in 2014 on the site of a demolished apartment complex. The market houses
farm-to-table restaurants, a bakery, a butcher, a chocolatier, a wine bar and various sellers of artisanal food items. The $2 million project extended downtown’s footprint beyond City Hall and further solidified Winter Garden’s reputation as a foodie’s dream and as a reminder of the city’s long history with agriculture. The area’s earliest settlers were primarily farmers. A yearround growing season, fertile soil and easy access to railroads serving Northern markets meant that agriculture of all varieties flourished. As freezes began to wipe out the Central Florida’s citrus industry, the area’s economy became more dependent upon tourism. Winter Garden benefited from its proximity to Walt Disney World and other attractions. But it was not animatronics, roller coasters or whales that gave Winter Garden a new identity — it was bicycles. In 1986, the non-profit Rails-to-Trails Conservancy was established to work with local governments around the country to convert abandoned railbeds into trails for walking, jogging and biking. That lead to the West Orange Trail, a 22-mile route that runs from Oakland to Apopka — and through the heart of Winter Garden along Plant Street. The trail’s Winter Garden Station, with a bike shop and rentals, restrooms, water fountains and a playground, sits just east of downtown. Bikers and hikers routinely stop at downtown restaurants and shops for a cold drink or a bite to eat. Local boosters and businesspeople were happy to welcome the visitors, many of whom had never been to Winter Garden and were delighted by its picture-postcard ambience and its neighborly attitude. Horizon W est Update H 2 1
Plant Street Market, housing more than 20 merchants including the popular Crooked Can microbrewery, opened in 2014 on the site of a demolished apartment complex.
Today, about 1.3 million people annually visit downtown Winter Garden. Among them are residents of Horizon West. “We love the downtown Winter Garden area and its quaint, small-town feel,” says Sheila Bater, who lives with her husband in Hamlin. Earlier this year the Florida Department of Environmental Protection recognized the city as the state’s 10th and newest Trail Town for providing trail users with goods and services while promoting healthy lifestyles. Winter Garden also has joined other Florida cities as members of the Coast-to-Coast Connector, a multiuse trail that will link communities between St. Petersburg and Titusville. An icon of downtown Winter Garden is the restored Garden Theatre, a circa-1930s movie house. Now a performing-arts center, it hosts live theater, dance and musical programs as well as the annual Starlight Film Festival. In addition, the city partnered with the Winter Garden Arts Association to convert the old Boyd Street Fire Station into a hub for visual art that now houses a gallery and a teaching facility. It’s the first step toward creation of an Art and Design District, which will offer artists both living space and studio space. The city’s Heritage Foundation operates two museums: The Winter Garden Heritage Museum, located in the old Atlantic Coast Line Depot, and the Central Florida Railroad Museum, located in the old Tavares & Gulf Railroad Depot. Both museums offer free admission. Residents and visitors looking for a special night out can visit the critically acclaimed Chef’s Table at the Edgewater Hotel on Plant Street. It offers a three-course prix fixe dinner with optional H2 2 H o r izo n W e st U pdate
wine pairings. Other dining options include Thai Blossom, Moon Cricket Grille and the Winter Garden Pizza Company. Diners and shoppers have even more choices in the Winter Garden Village, located off Daniels Road and just northwest of S.R. 429. Winter Garden and Ocoee, its neighbor to the east, are developing an economic corridor that connects their downtowns. Their goal is to turn a six-mile roadway, called East Plant Street in Winter Garden and West Franklin Street in Ocoee and populated by warehouses and auto repair shops, into inviting city gateways at the State Road 429 interchange. City Manager Bollhoefer says businesses are attracted to Winter Garden because of its “high quality of life, disposable income of the residents and the fact that the future of the city looks very bright.” He expects population to grow by 10,000 people in the next decade. He also points to three other major projects: • Dillard Street. One of the main north-south thoroughfares, it will be reconfigured from a five-lane road into a three-lane road with three roundabouts. “This will be a catalyst for significant redevelopment of the mile-long stretch of road,” Bollhoefer says. • Tucker Ranch Park. Located just west of Avalon Road south of Florida’s Turnpike, the 200-acre park sits along the marshy shoreline of Johns Lake. The city opened Phase One of the park in 2018. Amenities include paved parking, restrooms, a playground, a pavilion, benches and picnic tables along with trails throughout the property. Leashed dogs are welcome on trails. Plans call for wetland and lake observation walkways next year. “This will be the first health- and wellness-focused park in the state of Florida,” Bollhoefer says. • East Winter Garden Redevelopment. In 2018 a plan was launched to redevelop this historic African-American community with the goal of creating “one Winter Garden” while adding affordable housing and encouraging new business development along Plant Street. “Our goal is not gentrification,” says Bollhoefer, who adds that public spaces and recreational opportunities will also be improved.
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PUBLIC SCHOOLS School grades provide an easily understandable way to measure the performance of a school. Schools are graded A, B, C, D or F, and the grade is determined using up to 11 components. There are four achievement components, which are calculated using student performance on statewide standardized assessments, including comprehensive assessments, end-of-course (EOC) assessments and Florida Alternate Assessments (FAA). The achievement components measure the percentage of full-year enrolled students who achieve a passing score. There are also learning gains components and a middle school acceleration component, as well as high school acceleration and graduation rate components. Each component is worth up to 100 points in the overall calculation. The four achievement components — English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies — are shown on the following pages. Also shown are school grades for two years, high school graduation rates and the percentage of students on free or reduced lunch programs. For more information about the complexities of school grading, and to see results of the other components that determine school grades, visit the Florida Department of Education website at fldoe.com.
Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
School Grade 2019
School Grade 2018
-
LAKE ORIENTA
59
63
55
-
B
C
75.0
-
55.4
-
LAWTON
83
81
71
-
A
B
26.0
-
BENTLEY
64
64
49
-
B
B
63.2
-
LAYER
65
71
61
-
B
B
57.4
-
CARILLON
74
73
70
-
A
A
29.1
-
LONGWOOD
71
72
61
-
A
B
63.9
-
CASSELBERRY
54
66
54
-
A
B
72.8
-
MIDWAY
49
54
43
-
C
C
86.2
-
CHOICES IN LEARNING (CHARTER)
90
93
89
-
A
A
22.0
-
PARTIN
81
80
75
-
A
A
23.2
-
Graduation Rate 2017-18
Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
76.1
B
Percent of Economically Disadvantaged Students
English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
C
B
Graduation Rate 2017-18
C
-
Percent of Economically Disadvantaged Students
-
63
School Grade 2018
45
72
School Grade 2019
57
64
Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
53
BEAR LAKE
Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
ALTAMONTE
English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
MAKING THE GRADE
SEMINOLE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
CRYSTAL LAKE
74
77
70
-
A
B
42.7
-
PINE CREST
33
33
30
-
C
D
94.9
-
EASTBROOK
59
63
47
-
C
C
60.8
-
RAINBOW
81
87
73
-
A
A
35.0
-
ENGLISH ESTATES
57
69
67
-
C
B
76.3
-
RED BUG
73
72
61
-
B
A
48.7
-
EVANS
75
80
74
-
A
A
38.1
-
SABAL POINT
76
85
74
-
A
A
34.0
-
FOREST CITY
60
67
44
-
C
B
70.9
-
SPRING LAKE
46
47
44
-
C
C
80.2
-
GENEVA
58
68
63
-
B
A
47.2
-
STENSTROM
76
80
77
-
A
A
43.4
-
GOLDSBORO MAGNET
64
62
70
-
B
B
51.5
-
STERLING PARK
69
66
63
-
B
B
56.0
-
HAMILTON
48
53
44
-
C
C
90.0
-
WALKER
77
79
75
-
A
A
22.5
-
HEATHROW
86
89
82
-
A
A
19.3
-
WEKIVA
80
83
73
-
A
A
34.1
-
HIGHLANDS
70
69
59
-
B
B
62.6
-
WICKLOW
48
60
50
-
B
B
88.5
-
IDYLLWILDE
49
48
45
-
C
C
85.3
-
WILSON
82
87
79
-
A
A
27.9
-
KEETH
82
76
74
-
A
A
31.6
-
WINTER SPRINGS
59
59
59
-
C
A
75.5
-
LAKE MARY
70
76
63
-
A
A
49.2
-
WOODLANDS
75
84
70
-
A
B
32.5
-
SEMINOLE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLS CHILES
78
83
73
89
A
A
26.5
-
MILWEE
55
57
53
68
B
B
66.4
-
GREENWOOD LAKES
55
60
55
61
B
B
66.7
-
ROCK LAKE
66
77
68
78
A
A
39.5
-
INDIAN TRAILS
63
71
64
88
A
B
41.1
-
SANFORD
63
68
64
75
A
B
50.6
-
JACKSON HEIGHTS
74
80
73
89
A
A
31.5
-
SOUTH SEMINOLE
51
58
52
65
B
B
67.5
-
MARKHAM WOODS
63
62
61
73
B
B
46.5
-
TEAGUE
55
59
49
77
B
B
58.0
-
MILLENNIUM
53
55
41
62
C
B
68.1
-
TUSKAWILLA
56
63
53
80
B
B
52.1
-
LYMAN
59
49
68
69
B
B
53.5
92
OVIEDO
69
70
86
89
A
A
34.1
90
SEMINOLE
58
47
58
76
B
B
57.4
89
WINTER SPRINGS
56
51
74
69
B
B
52.8
91
SEMINOLE COUNTY VIRTUAL FRANCHISE
74
81
77
86
A
A
19.5
100
84
88
77
89
A
A
29.7
-
SEMINOLE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS CROOMS ACADEMY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
78
71
84
94
A
A
38.2
100
HAGERTY
77
71
83
88
A
A
20.7
96
LAKE BRANTLEY
59
49
68
74
B
B
45.7
95
LAKE HOWELL
56
44
66
78
B
B
53.6
91
LAKE MARY
59
50
72
73
B
B
42.6
96
SEMINOLE COUNTY COMBINED SCHOOLS GALILEO SCHOOL FOR GIFTED LEARNING K-8 (CHARTER)
74
77
75
85
A
A
27.5
6 0 H O M E B U Y E R // C E N T R A L F L O R I D A E D I T I O N
-
SEMINOLE SCIENCE K-8 (CHARTER)
Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
School Grade 2019
School Grade 2018
Percent of Economically Disadvantaged Students
Graduation Rate 2017-18
Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
B
C
100.0
-
MICHIGAN AVENUE
59
57
52
-
B
B
87.3
-
-
C
C
100.0
-
MILL CREEK
48
56
58
-
C
c
100.0
-
CHESTNUT SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
54
61
47
-
B
C
100.0
-
NARCOOSSEE
72
68
65
-
A
B
38.0
-
CYPRESS
53
54
60
-
B
C
100.0
-
NEPTUNE
54
56
55
-
C
C
91.6
-
DEERWOOD
46
49
37
-
C
D
100.0
-
PARTIN SETTLEMENT
56
57
45
-
C
C
79.2
-
EAST LAKE
58
65
54
-
B
C
76.8
-
FLORA RIDGE
42
45
33
-
C
D
100
-
HICKORY TREE
62
61
54
-
B
C
65.5
-
HIGHLANDS
42
37
36
-
C
C
100.0
-
KISSIMMEE
52
69
49
-
B
A
92.4
-
English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
Graduation Rate 2017-18
-
36
Percent of Economically Disadvantaged Students
42
37
School Grade 2018
60
34
School Grade 2019
56
CENTRAL AVENUE
Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
BOGGY CREEK
English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
OSCEOLA COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
PLEASANT HILL
43
46
42
-
C
C
97.8
-
POINCIANA ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS
42
40
41
-
C
C
100.0
-
REEDY CREEK
54
52
45
-
C
C
92.4
-
ST. CLOUD
63
72
66
-
B
B
59.6
-
SUNRISE
54
61
52
-
B
C
89.8
-
44
50
44
-
C
C
100.0
-
47
50
30
-
C
C
99.0
-
KOA
46
45
42
-
C
C
100.0
-
THACKER AVENUE SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
LAKEVIEW
59
68
59
-
B
C
82.1
-
VENTURA
OSCEOLA COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLS DENN JOHN
39
46
42
68
C
C
100.0
-
NARCOOSSEE
62
65
62
86
A
A
56.3
-
DISCOVERY INTERMEDIATE
37
32
34
67
C
C
100.0
-
NEPTUNE
52
55
52
81
B
B
72.1
-
HORIZON
47
49
50
75
B
B
92.3
-
PARKWAY
45
40
46
71
C
B
92.0
-
KISSIMMEE
39
42
41
74
C
C
100.0
-
ST. CLOUD
55
63
62
80
B
B
66.8
-
NEW DIMENSIONS
76
62
94
80
A
A
75.4
99
OSCEOLA
37
29
48
66
C
C
82.9
89
POINCIANA
42
28
60
52
C
C
83.7
93
PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL
81
72
82
95
A
A
58.9
100
ST. CLOUD
50
50
74
79
B
B
59.0
95
ST. CLOUD PREPARATORY ACADEMY
55
49
40
72
C
B
40.2
-
OSCEOLA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS AVANT GARDE ACADEMY OF OSCEOLA 6-12 (CHARTER)
38
44
46
68
C
C
100.0
-
CELEBRATION
60
45
68
72
B
B
62.1
91
FOUR CORNERS UPPER 9-12 (CHARTER)
50
38
59
77
B
C
66
-
GATEWAY
51
34
71
76
C
C
80.5
92
HARMONY
55
47
61
78
B
B
37.8
97
LIBERTY
39
20
44
48
C
C
84.7
91
OSCEOLA COUNTY COMBINED SCHOOLS AVANT GARDE ACADEMY POINCIANA K-8 (CHARTER) BELLALAGO ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER) CANOE CREEK ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER)
59
CELEBRATION SCHOOL K-8
80
FLORIDA CYBER K-12 (CHARTER)
42
FOUR CORNERS K-8 (CHARTER)
57
HARMONY COMMUNITY SCHOOL
74
75
76
73
67
-
B
B
57.7
-
80
72
71
81
A
A
24.8
91
-
OSCEOLA SCIENCE K-8 (CHARTER) OSCEOLA VIRTUAL SCHOOL (SECONDARY) POINCIANA ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS PK-5 (CHARTER)
42
40
41
-
C
C
100.0
-
-
P. M. WELLS ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER)
57
60
50
82
A
A
89.6
-
31
30
21
79
C
D
100.0
-
55
48
48
67
B
B
71.8
-
54
52
67
B
B
88.9
86
82
93
A
A
25.7
24
36
44
C
D
68.1
75
59
52
-
B
C
73.3
-
72
83
A
A
38
-
KISSIMMEE ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER) MATER BRIGHTON LAKES ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER)
53
MATER PALMS ACADEMY K-12 OSCEOLA COUNTY SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS 6-12 (CHARTER)
89
58
41
73
C
B
78.8
53
52
50
74
58
63
44
83
91
87
97
A
-
B
C
86.9
-
A
C
85.1
-
A
43.2
99
RENAISSANCE SCHOOL AT BOGGY CREEK K-8 (CHARTER) RENAISSANCE SCHOOL AT POINCIANA K-8 (CHARTER) RENAISSANCE SCHOOL AT TAPESTRY K-8 (CHARTER) ST. CLOUD PREPARATORY ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER) UCP OSCEOLA PK-2 (CHARTER) WESTSIDE SCHOOL K-8
55
53
51
80
C
C
64.1
48
50
51
97
A
C
84.7
-
49
42
40
82
B
C
86.5
-
55
49
40
72
C
B
40.2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
48
47
46
76
B
B
86.3
-
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Percent of Economically Disadvantaged Students
Graduation Rate 2017-18
96.1
-
LAWTON CHILES
54
78
59
-
A
A
100.0
-
A
54.3
-
LITTLE RIVER
46
48
45
-
C
C
100.0
-
APOPKA
59
65
58
-
B
B
91.6
-
LOCKHART
40
43
32
-
D
C
100.0
-
AVALON
80
84
73
-
A
A
26.9
-
LOVELL
35
47
42
-
C
C
100.0
-
AZALEA PARK
43
56
43
-
C
C
100.0
-
MEADOW WOODS
47
53
47
-
C
C
100.0
-
BALDWIN PARK
75
76
72
-
A
A
40.5
-
METROWEST
53
51
48
-
C
C
73.8
-
School Grade 2019
B
A
Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
School Grade 2018
Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
C
-
English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
-
68
Percent of Economically Disadvantaged Students
44
75
School Grade 2018
63
67
School Grade 2019
65
ANDOVER
Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
ALOMA
English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
Graduation Rate 2017-18
Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ORANGE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
MICHAEL MCCOY
42
55
30
-
C
C
100.0
-
72
69
59
-
B
B
41.0
-
MILLENNIA
45
52
46
-
C
B
80.1
-
BONNEVILLE
55
62
55
-
C
C
100.0
-
MILLENNIA GARDENS
40
42
38
-
C
C
100.0
-
BROOKSHIRE
70
71
75
-
B
A
48.7
-
MOLLIE RAY
28
58
41
-
C
C
100.0
-
CAMELOT
70
79
69
-
A
B
57.6
-
MOSS PARK
72
75
72
-
A
A
33.1
-
CASTLE CREEK
55
59
61
-
C
C
97.2
-
NAP FORD COMMUNITY (CHARTER)
33
55
22
-
C
D
100.0
-
CATALINA
33
49
23
-
C
C
100.0
-
NORTHLAKE PARK COMMUNITY
72
73
66
-
A
B
40.6
-
CHENEY
53
69
55
-
B
A
100.0
-
OAK HILL
47
59
42
-
C
D
100.0
-
BAY LAKE BAY MEADOWS
CHICKASAW
59
62
54
-
B
C
100.0
-
OAKLAND AVENUE (CHARTER)
72
70
65
-
B
B
31.3
-
CITRUS
56
58
50
-
C
C
90.8
-
OAKSHIRE
69
71
50
-
B
A
84.4
-
CLAY SPRINGS
53
70
54
-
C
C
89.4
-
OCOEE
52
56
41
-
C
C
100.0
-
COLUMBIA
72
79
77
-
A
A
60.8
-
ORANGE CENTER
39
39
45
-
D
C
100.0
-
CONWAY
59
63
63
-
B
C
100.0
-
ORLANDO SCIENCE (CHARTER)
79
80
75
-
A
A
39.7
-
CYPRESS PARK
42
52
53
-
C
D
100.0
-
ORLO VISTA
33
48
37
-
C
C
100.0
-
CYPRESS SPRINGS
70
75
63
-
A
A
53.5
-
PALM LAKE
74
69
77
-
A
A
48.2
-
DEERWOOD
71
73
62
-
A
A
54.4
-
PALMETTO
38
55
32
-
C
C
100.0
-
DILLARD STREET
52
53
46
-
C
C
100.0
-
PERSHING-PINE CASTLE
53
67
44
-
C
B
85.8
-
DOMMERICH
82
82
75
-
A
A
19.6
-
PHILLIS WHEATLEY
29
30
30
-
D
D
100.0
-
DOVER SHORES
60
64
67
-
B
B
100.0
-
PINAR
57
64
52
-
B
B
100.0
-
DR. PHILLIPS
80
83
77
-
A
A
37.1
-
PINE HILLS
40
51
50
-
C
C
100.0
-
DREAM LAKE
60
71
65
-
B
B
94.7
-
PINECREST CREEK (CHARTER)
79
74
-
-
A
C
90.6
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
PINELOCH
39
40
37
-
C
C
100.0
-
75
79
71
-
A
A
38.5
-
PINEWOOD
34
38
37
-
D
C
100.0
-
EAGLES NEST
42
48
43
-
C
C
100.0
-
PRAIRIE LAKE
48
57
56
-
C
C
67.9
-
EAST LAKE
65
71
65
-
B
B
58.4
-
PRINCETON
74
71
72
-
A
A
35.7
-
DURRANCE EAGLE CREEK
ECCLESTON
32
39
36
-
C
C
100.0
-
RIDGEWOOD PARK
39
58
37
-
C
C
100.0
-
ENDEAVOR
69
67
63
-
A
A
66.6
-
RIVERDALE
53
55
56
-
B
C
100.0
-
ENGELWOOD
33
40
41
-
C
C
100.0
-
RIVERSIDE
42
54
42
-
B
D
100.0
-
FORSYTH WOODS
48
53
60
-
B
B
100.0
-
ROCK LAKE
29
49
32
-
C
F
100.0
-
HIAWASSEE
35
40
39
-
C
D
100.0
-
ROCK SPRINGS
64
65
61
-
A
C
66.5
-
HIDDEN OAKS
64
71
70
-
B
C
70.4
-
ROLLING HILLS
38
51
56
-
B
D
100.0
-
HILLCREST
86
82
83
-
A
B
27.1
-
ROSEMONT
38
57
45
-
B
D
100.0
-
HUNGERFORD
41
47
28
-
C
C
100.0
-
SADLER
35
41
37
-
D
C
100.0
-
HUNTERS CREEK
70
77
66
-
B
A
52.4
-
SAND LAKE
75
79
77
-
A
A
47.6
-
INDEPENDENCE
87
90
90
-
A
A
18.6
-
SHENANDOAH
63
67
55
-
C
A
61.3
-
IVEY LANE
31
54
37
-
C
F
100.0
-
SHINGLE CREEK
39
53
47
-
C
C
100.0
-
JOHN YOUNG
57
71
54
-
A
B
72.6
-
SOUTHWOOD
67
66
64
-
B
B
83.5
-
KEENES CROSSING
80
80
75
-
A
A
23.9
-
SPRING LAKE
55
62
53
-
B
C
100.0
-
LUCIOUS AND EMMA NIXON ACADEMY CHARTER
28
20
-
-
D
-
100.0
-
STONE LAKES
82
72
-
-
B
A
29.6
-
KILLARNEY
52
59
63
-
A
A
100.0
-
SUN BLAZE
76
68
-
-
A
B
50.1
-
SUNRIDGE
67
67
50
-
B
B
53.2
-
SUNRISE
73
73
68
-
A
B
31.7
-
SUNSET PARK
74
68
73
-
B
A
28.7
-
TANGELO PARK
32
34
33
-
C
C
100.0
-
THORNEBROOKE
85
85
80
-
A
A
29.7
-
THREE POINTS
44
51
37
-
C
C
100.0
-
TILDENVILLE
66
71
73
-
A
B
59.3
-
TIMBER LAKES
74
83
77
-
A
A
40.5
-
LAKE COMO
55
55
57
56
B
C
88.0
LAKE GEM
50
54
36
-
D
C
100.0
-
LAKE GEORGE
56
52
54
-
B
C
98.4
-
LAKE SILVER
51
52
44
-
C
B
99.5
-
LAKE SYBELIA
64
68
48
-
C
C
62.0
-
LAKE WESTON
45
56
45
-
B
F
100.0
-
LAKE WHITNEY
84
86
83
-
A
A
21.4
-
LAKEMONT
71
72
70
-
A
A
53.2
-
LAKEVILLE
47
55
51
-
C
C
94.8
-
LANCASTER
45
69
33
-
B
B
100.0
-
LAUREATE PARK
80
83
77
-
A
A
17.4
6 2   H O M E B U Y E R // C E N T R A L F L O R I D A E D I T I O N
UCP EAST (CHARTER)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
UNION PARK
51
48
27
-
D
C
100.0
-
VENTURA
34
36
42
-
D
C
100.0
-
VISTA LAKES
69
75
74
-
A
B
51.5
-
Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
School Grade 2018
Percent of Economically Disadvantaged Students
Graduation Rate 2017-18
100.0
-
WHISPERING OAK
85
85
77
-
A
A
20.8
-
B
79.8
-
WILLIAM FRANGUS
50
53
51
-
C
C
99.6
-
WATERFORD
65
66
60
-
C
B
51.3
-
WILLIAM S. MAXEY
66
77
57
-
A
A
100.0
-
School Grade 2019
Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
C
C
Graduation Rate 2017-18
C
-
Percent of Economically Disadvantaged Students
-
49
School Grade 2018
41
60
School Grade 2019
48
53
Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
29
Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
WASHINGTON SHORES WATERBRIDGE
English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ORANGE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS WEST CREEK
71
76
68
-
A
A
46.6
-
WINDERMERE
82
87
85
-
A
A
9.4
WEST OAKS
45
47
59
-
C
C
100.0
-
WINEGARD
46
49
58
-
C
B
100.0
-
WESTBROOKE
76
75
69
-
B
A
44.8
-
WOLF LAKE
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
WESTPOINTE
67
70
54
-
B
A
63.2
WETHERBEE
64
70
60
-
B
B
81.3
-
WYNDHAM LAKES
57
53
52
-
C
B
69.9
-
ZELLWOOD
51
52
57
-
C
C
100.0
-
ORANGE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLS APOPKA
42
50
43
59
C
C
71.0
-
LEGACY
54
51
48
67
C
B
66.5
-
AVALON
78
84
76
92
A
A
27.3
-
LIBERTY
47
45
39
58
C
C
100.0
-
BRIDGEWATER
70
73
68
85
A
A
28.0
-
LOCKHART
35
34
31
62
C
C
100.0
-
CARVER
31
38
29
50
C
C
100.0
-
MAITLAND
66
66
67
80
A
B
43.3
-
CHAIN OF LAKES
50
48
48
56
B
C
69.3
-
MEADOW WOODS
48
48
48
67
C
C
80.0
-
COLLEGE PARK
41
41
44
48
C
C
100.0
-
MEADOWBROOK
23
30
29
49
C
C
100.0
-
CONWAY
44
51
44
55
C
C
69.3
-
MEMORIAL
35
36
32
65
C
C
100.0
-
CORNER LAKE
50
51
57
53
C
C
64.5
-
OCOEE
49
52
48
70
B
C
70.5
-
DISCOVERY
64
71
75
82
A
A
44.7
-
ODYSSEY
55
54
55
75
B
B
67.8
-
FREEDOM
47
53
53
61
B
B
85.2
-
PIEDMONT LAKES
40
55
42
57
C
C
97.5
-
GLENRIDGE
60
63
61
68
B
A
52.7
-
ROBINSWOOD
35
31
38
65
C
C
100.0
-
GOTHA
53
54
44
73
B
C
63.3
-
SOUTH CREEK
57
57
53
66
B
B
70.1
-
HOWARD
79
77
74
89
A
A
39.4
-
SOUTHWEST
62
63
53
71
A
A
51.8
-
HUNTERS CREEK
66
81
67
75
A
A
54.6
-
STONEWALL JACKSON
49
44
40
63
C
C
100.0
-
INNOVATION
71
75
64
94
A
A
42.8
-
SUNRIDGE
74
74
68
82
A
A
32.9
JUDSON B. WALKER
54
40
37
58
C
D
100.0
-
TIMBER SPRINGS
68
75
65
82
A
B
45.7
LAKE NONA
77
83
67
88
A
A
40.9
-
UNION PARK
30
32
28
43
D
C
100.0
-
LAKEVIEW
54
49
53
59
C
C
66.3
-
WESTRIDGE
31
35
29
43
C
D
100.0
-
WOLF LAKE
53
54
52
73
B
B
56.1
-
ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS APOPKA
50
35
70
65
B
B
55.5
97
MAYNARD EVANS
28
27
54
52
C
C
97.4
88
COLONIAL
42
27
58
70
B
C
95.7
97
OAK RIDGE
33
38
63
60
B
C
95.0
94
CORNERSTONE CHARTER ACADEMY
63
61
65
94
A
A
38.6
97
OCOEE
41
35
65
67
C
C
65.2
95
CYPRESS CREEK
51
32
65
64
B
B
67.8
99
OLYMPIA
59
45
73
80
A
B
50.4
98
DR. PHILLIPS
56
39
75
75
B
B
54.8
96
TIMBER CREEK
73
58
86
81
A
A
34.0
99
EAST RIVER
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
UNIVERSITY
54
41
67
86
A
B
60.1
99
EDGEWATER
50
34
73
68
B
C
60.2
97
WEKIVA
41
27
61
67
C
C
82.2
92
FREEDOM
56
41
67
72
B
B
61.5
98
WEST ORANGE
65
47
69
77
B
B
38.8
95
JONES
24
20
55
57
C
D
69.9
87
WILLIAM R. BOONE
67
53
78
82
A
A
48.1
98
LAKE NONA
68
64
76
78
A
B
41.4
95
WINDERMERE
70
56
74
79
B
B
24.0
-
LEGACY (CHARTER)
72
55
76
77
B
A
3.3
100
WINTER PARK
69
54
84
85
A
A
36.6
98
ORANGE COUNTY COMBINED SCHOOLS ARBOR RIDGE K-8
76
80
71
99
A
A
51.3
-
ORANGE COUNTY VIRTUAL K-12
86
68
68
92
A
A
24.3
89
BLANKNER K-8
70
75
68
82
A
A
32.7
-
ORLANDO SCIENCE MIDDLE HIGH 6-12 (CHARTER)
83
84
83
89
A
A
39.0
100
PASSPORT K-8 (CHARTER)
59
47
36
55
C
B
100.0
-
69
78
66
87
A
A
75.7
-
43
37
38
61
C
B
100.0
-
52
44
44
76
B
C
54.2
-
41
39
25
71
C
C
81.0
-
56
66
41
79
A
B
62.4
-
BRIDGEPREP K-8 (CHARTER)
29
21
19
34
D
D
100.0
-
CENTRAL FLORIDA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER) CORNERSTONE ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER)
54
55
63
69
B
B
64.3
86
73
74
74
84
A
A
29.4
-
HOPE K-8 (CHARTER)
77
86
64
98
A
A
3.9
-
INNOVATION MONTESSORI OCOEE K-8 (CHARTER)
71
51
58
90
A
C
7.6
LAKE EOLA K-8 (CHARTER)
79
75
76
83
A
A
3.9
LEGENDS ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER)
46
53
37
26
C
C
100.0
-
OCPS ACADEMIC CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE PK-8 ORANGE COUNTY PREPARATORY ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER)
PINECREST PREPARATORY K-8 (CHARTER) RENAISSANCE SCHOOL AT CHICKASAW TRAIL K-8 (CHARTER) RENAISSANCE SCHOOL AT CROWN POINT K-8 (CHARTER) RENAISSANCE SCHOOL AT GOLDENROD K-8 (CHARTER) RENAISSANCE SCHOOL AT HUNTERS CREEK K-8 (CHARTER)
26
33
20
43
C
D
100.0
-
WEDGEFIELD SCHOOL K-8
64
64
62
79
A
B
45.0
-
WINDY RIDGE K-8 (CHARTER)
78
82
74
84
A
A
49.3
-
61
43
58
70
C
C
61.7
-
-
FA L L 2 0 2 0
 
63
Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
School Grade 2019
School Grade 2018
Percent of Economically Disadvantaged Students
Graduation Rate 2017-18
C
100.0
-
KATHLEEN
42
49
49
-
C
C
100.0
-
B
B
100.0
-
KINGSFORD
45
46
35
-
D
C
100.0
-
AUBURNDALE CENTRAL
35
39
43
-
C
C
100.0
-
LAKE ALFRED
46
60
54
-
B
C
100.0
-
BARTOW ACADEMY
77
83
78
-
B
A
45.7
-
LAKE SHIPP
49
53
42
-
C
C
100.0
-
BEN HILL GRIFFIN JR.
43
39
31
-
D
C
100.0
-
LAKELAND MONTESSORI SCHOOL HOUSE (CHARTER)
92
80
-
-
A
A
7.8
-
LAUREL
30
31
21
-
D
C
100.0
-
LENA VISTA
45
43
40
-
C
C
100.0
-
LEWIS ANNA WOODBURY
45
52
38
-
C
D
100.0
-
LINCOLN AVENUE ACADEMY
90
93
95
-
A
A
32.2
-
LOUGHMAN OAKS
45
51
34
-
C
C
95.5
-
MAGNOLIA MONTESSORI ACADEMY (CHARTER)
87
83
93
-
A
A
0.0
-
MCKEEL CENTRAL ACADEMY K-6
78
86
82
-
A
A
30.8
-
MEDULLA
53
61
54
-
B
C
94.2
-
NORTH LAKELAND
45
51
40
-
C
C
100.0
-
OSCAR J. POPE
32
37
13
-
D
C
100.0
-
PALMETTO
30
35
37
-
D
C
100.0
-
English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
Graduation Rate 2017-18
D
-
Percent of Economically Disadvantaged Students
-
50
School Grade 2018
35
64
School Grade 2019
36
48
Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
39
ALTURAS
Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
ALTA VISTA
English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
POLK COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
-
-
-
-
A
A
37.0
-
BETHUNE ACADEMY
56
57
50
-
C
C
79.5
-
CARLTON PALMORE
60
64
51
-
B
C
96.4
-
CHAIN OF LAKES
68
75
50
-
A
A
75.8
-
CLARENCE BOSWELL
48
53
48
-
B
C
100.0
-
CLEVELAND COURT
67
80
52
-
A
B
77.1
-
COMBEE ACADEMY
40
48
40
-
C
C
100.0
-
CRYSTAL LAKE
29
24
31
-
D
C
100.0
-
BERKLEY
DALE R. FAIR BABSON PARK
73
79
63
-
A
B
68.9
-
DIXIELAND
39
50
39
-
C
D
100.0
-
DR. N.E. ROBERTS
44
64
52
-
C
B
95.3
-
DUNDEE ACADEMY
60
62
43
-
B
C
82.5
-
EAGLE LAKE
42
50
46
-
C
B
100.0
-
EASTSIDE
27
38
25
-
D
C
100.0
-
EDGAR L. PADGETT
54
57
42
-
C
B
95.1
-
ELBERT
52
52
47
-
C
C
100.0
-
FLORAL AVENUE
55
55
54
-
C
C
100.0
-
FRANK E. BRIGHAM ACADEMY
78
85
70
-
A
A
51.1
-
FRED G. GARNER
30
29
24
-
D
C
100.0
-
GARDEN GROVE
53
62
52
-
C
B
90.7
-
GIBBONS STREET
32
31
52
-
D
D
100.0
-
GRIFFIN
37
30
31
-
D
D
100.0
-
HARTRIDGE ACADEMY
90
94
75
-
A
C
53.5
-
HIGHLAND CITY
57
66
65
-
A
C
83.6
-
HIGHLANDS GROVE
63
75
52
-
B
A
66.1
-
HILLCREST
56
68
53
-
B
B
89.3
-
HORIZONS
46
48
39
-
C
B
91.3
-
INWOOD
36
44
34
-
D
C
100.0
-
JAMES E. STEPHENS
30
33
24
-
D
C
100.0
-
JAMES W. SIKES
54
61
53
-
B
B
77.3
-
JANIE HOWARD WILSON
44
54
30
-
C
C
100.0
-
JESSE KEEN
28
37
32
-
D
C
100.0
-
JOHN SNIVELY
35
46
34
-
D
B
100.0
-
PHILIP O’BRIEN
41
38
38
-
D
D
100.0
-
PINEWOOD
55
65
46
-
B
C
100.0
-
POLK AVENUE
41
50
49
-
B
C
100.0
-
POLK CITY
52
53
47
-
C
C
100.0
-
PURCELL
34
41
36
-
D
C
100.0
-
R. BRUCE WAGNER
50
60
51
-
C
C
97.2
-
R. CLEM CHURCHWELL
53
72
52
-
B
B
86.5
SANDHILL
42
45
36
-
C
C
100.0
-
SCOTT LAKE
57
70
63
-
B
B
71.5
-
SLEEPY HILL
46
56
49
-
B
C
100.0
-
SOCRUM
48
59
43
-
C
C
99.1
-
SOUTH MCKEEL ACADEMY K-7
79
88
72
99
A
A
28.3
SOUTHWEST
51
66
61
-
B
C
100.0
-
SPESSARD L. HOLLAND
55
62
40
-
C
C
77.7
-
SPOOK HILL
34
36
34
-
D
C
100.0
-
VALLEYVIEW
77
85
82
-
A
A
56.9
-
WAHNETA
38
61
46
-
C
C
100.0
WALTER CALDWELL
44
47
29
-
C
D
97.9
-
WENDELL WATSON
59
58
67
-
B
B
72.9
-
WINSTON ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING
74
74
59
-
A
B
75.8
-
POLK COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLS BARTOW
38
43
42
83
C
C
97.6
-
LAKE GIBSON
43
43
40
68
C
C
75.5
-
BERKLEY ACCELERATED (CHARTER)
74
86
65
87
A
A
38.8
-
LAKE MARION CREEK
26
23
20
63
C
D
100.0
-
BOK ACADEMY (CHARTER)
68
73
68
94
A
A
59.3
-
LAKELAND HIGHLANDS
59
61
56
81
B
B
58.7
-
CRYSTAL LAKE
31
35
28
54
C
C
100.0
-
LAKELAND MONTESSORI (CHARTER)
71
79
74
78
A
A
23.3
-
DANIEL JENKINS ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY
48
58
37
87
B
C
75.6
-
LAWTON CHILES ACADEMY
75
79
73
90
A
A
42.7
-
DENISON
32
31
28
43
D
C
95.7
-
DISCOVERY ACADEMY OF LAKE ALFRED (CHARTER)
56
52
57
77
B
B
76.9
-
DUNDEE RIDGE
62
57
69
84
A
A
78.7
-
JERE L. STAMBAUGH
28
28
24
56
C
C
100.0
-
JEWETT ACADEMY MAGNET
60
63
43
89
B
B
60.0
-
KATHLEEN
39
42
41
67
C
C
100.0
-
LAKE ALFRED POLYTECH ACADEMY
44
47
32
67
C
C
92.2
-
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MCLAUGHLIN FINE ARTS ACADEMY
23
23
23
45
D
D
100.0
-
MULBERRY
48
54
41
75
C
B
91.7
-
SHELLEY S. BOONE
29
31
31
57
C
C
100.0
-
SLEEPY HILL
41
37
43
72
C
C
100.0
-
SOUTHWEST
40
35
29
61
C
C
100.0
-
UNION ACADEMY
80
79
64
92
A
A
41.2
-
WESTWOOD
28
30
22
65
C
C
100.0
-
Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
School Grade 2019
School Grade 2018
Percent of Economically Disadvantaged Students
Graduation Rate 2017-18
Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
C
C
70.9
86
LAKE REGION
32
32
51
48
C
C
82.2
80
62
B
C
59.6
89
LAKE WALES
52
54
61
58
B
B
64.1
92
-
-
-
-
A
A
23.2
100
LAKELAND
60
52
78
78
B
B
59.8
93
DISCOVERY
46
31
55
66
C
C
76.4
-
42
46
37
59
C
B
96.6
99
80
85
79
88
A
A
28.0
100
FORT MEADE MIDDLE/SENIOR
MCKEEL ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY 7-12
FROSTPROOF MIDDLE/SENIOR
39
52
37
61
B
C
90.4
87
90
GEORGE W. JENKINS
55
57
60
63
B
B
49.8
97
English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
Graduation Rate 2017-18
62
57
Percent of Economically Disadvantaged Students
46
48
School Grade 2018
44
49
School Grade 2019
37
BARTOW
Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
AUBURNDALE
English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
29
50
57
C
C
84.0
84
38
26
53
50
C
C
80.0
79
LAKE GIBSON
41
27
60
60
C
C
63.7
90
41
53
54
C
B
81.1
87
84
98
100
A
A
25.8
-
-
-
-
-
A
A
21.1
99
RIDGE COMMUNITY
40
34
57
53
C
C
68.8
83
TENOROC
26
25
31
53
D
C
91.8
76
WINTER HAVEN
43
43
52
55
C
C
74.1
87
75
75
65
73
A
A
66.2
-
63
59
44
81
B
B
75.0
-
53
55
43
76
B
B
81.7
-
Graduation Rate 2017-18
41
KATHLEEN
38
POLK PRE-COLLEGIATE ACADEMY 9-10
Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
HAINES CITY
MULBERRY
Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE
English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
POLK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS
POLK STATE COLLEGE COLLEGIATE
POLK COUNTY COMBINED SCHOOLS -
-
-
-
-
95
A
A
58.5
-
57
55
43
80
B
B
62.0
-
Percent of Economically Disadvantaged Students
69
School Grade 2018
74
School Grade 2019
78
RIDGEVIEW GLOBAL STUDIES ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER) ROCHELLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS K-8 (CHARTER) ROSABELLE W. BLAKE ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER)
Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
-
Graduation Rate 2017-18
85.4
Percent of Economically Disadvantaged Students
C
School Grade 2018
C
School Grade 2019
83
Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
33
Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
44
Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
41
English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
CITRUS RIDGE - A CIVIC ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER) CYPRESS JUNCTION MONTESSORI K-8 (CHARTER) DAVENPORT SCHOOL OF THE ARTS K-8 (CHARTER) JEWETT SCHOOL OF THE ARTS K-8 (CHARTER)
MASCOTTE
52
51
52
-
C
C
100.0
-
MINNEOLA CONVERSION (CHARTER)
67
62
63
-
B
B
64.7
-
LAKE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ALTOONA
56
45
43
-
C
C
100.0
-
ASTATULA
61
63
50
-
B
C
80.5
-
BEVERLY SHORES
28
26
30
-
F
D
100.0
-
PINE RIDGE
74
80
69
-
A
A
55.8
-
CLERMONT
57
52
48
-
C
C
100.0
-
ROUND LAKE
75
78
64
86
A
A
54.6
-
CYPRESS RIDGE
88
82
79
-
A
A
34.3
-
SAWGRASS BAY
55
50
57
-
C
C
82.8
-
EUSTIS
57
59
40
-
C
B
100.0
-
SEMINOLE SPRINGS
63
71
60
-
B
C
81.7
-
EUSTIS HEIGHTS
48
53
47
-
C
D
100.0
-
SORRENTO
62
67
64
-
C
B
68.3
-
FRUITLAND PARK
49
48
50
-
C
C
100.0
-
TAVARES
54
64
52
-
C
C
89.4
-
GRASSY LAKE
71
69
68
-
A
B
57.6
-
49
53
50
-
C
C
100.0
-
69
74
68
-
A
A
100.0
-
GROVELAND
THE VILLAGES ELEMENTARY OF LADY LAKE
LEESBURG
44
37
40
-
D
C
100.0
-
TREADWAY
52
67
52
-
C
B
98.1
-
LOST LAKE
79
78
68
-
A
B
54.1
-
TRIANGLE
55
57
44
-
B
B
100.0
-
UMATILLA
56
68
56
-
B
B
92.6
-
-
LAKE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLS CARVER
48
49
48
65
C
C
100.0
-
MOUNT DORA
53
62
48
63
C
B
79.8
CLERMONT
48
49
52
62
B
B
78.2
-
OAK PARK
35
32
31
68
C
C
100.0
-
EAST RIDGE
65
69
61
82
A
A
54.6
-
TAVARES
50
61
44
74
B
C
80.9
-
EUSTIS
45
51
44
62
C
B
90.2
-
UMATILLA
46
64
41
76
B
C
92.7
-
GRAY
51
62
61
72
B
B
79.2
-
WINDY HILL
58
62
59
77
B
B
58.2
-
93
LAKE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM
59
51
80
80
B
B
-
LEESBURG
34
36
59
54
C
C
88.7
72
MOUNT DORA
50
46
67
76
C
B
64.2
87 86
EAST RIDGE
59
51
80
80
B
B
50.9
93
SOUTH LAKE
48
43
65
64
C
C
62.2
EUSTIS
49
35
74
67
C
B
71.0
87
TAVARES
44
48
67
71
C
B
60.2
89
LAKE MINNEOLA
61
57
74
74
A
B
45.2
97
UMATILLA
42
27
49
59
C
C
79.4
84
FA L L 2 0 2 0
 
65
English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
School Grade 2019
School Grade 2018
Percent of Economically Disadvantaged Students
Graduation Rate 2017-18
PINECREST LAKES ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER)
83
88
65
99
A
A
32.5
-
SPRING CREEK PK-8 (CHARTER)
50
49
47
71
B
B
100.0
-
School Grade 2019
Graduation Rate 2017-18
Percent of Economically Disadvantaged Students
School Grade 2018
School Grade 2019
Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
-
LAKE COUNTY VIRTUAL K-12
56
59
50
68
B
A
11.9
96
Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
School Grade 2019
School Grade 2018
Percent of Economically Disadvantaged Students
Graduation Rate 2017-18
Graduation Rate 2017-18
14.5
Percent of Economically Disadvantaged Students
A
School Grade 2018
A
Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
90
Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
67
Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
82
English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
77
English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher
LAKE COUNTY COMBINED SCHOOLS IMAGINE SCHOOLS AT SOUTH LAKE K-8 (CHARTER)
BLUE LAKE
37
49
47
-
C
C
90.4
-
OSTEEN
65
59
77
-
B
C
73.9
-
CHAMPION
45
41
49
-
D
D
82.4
-
PALM TERRACE
33
35
34
-
D
D
96.1
-
CHISHOLM
57
64
76
-
C
B
66.2
-
PATHWAYS
68
68
64
-
A
B
49.9
-
CITRUS GROVE
60
60
62
-
B
C
70.7
-
PIERSON
39
61
41
-
C
C
85.9
-
CORONADO BEACH
76
78
79
-
A
A
37.5
-
PINE TRAIL
70
79
69
-
A
B
53.9
-
VOLUSIA COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
CYPRESS CREEK
75
71
73
-
B
B
34.6
-
PORT ORANGE
70
64
59
-
B
C
68.6
-
DEBARY
66
72
80
-
A
A
44.3
-
PRIDE
49
55
44
-
C
C
77.9
-
DELTONA LAKES
52
56
53
-
C
C
82.0
-
R. J. LONGSTREET
62
55
58
-
C
C
72.2
-
DISCOVERY
46
43
41
-
C
C
86.7
-
READ-PATTILLO
54
57
50
-
B
C
76.9
-
EDGEWATER PUBLIC
48
55
55
-
C
C
76.7
-
SAMSULA ACADEMY
63
56
61
-
C
C
2.9
-
EDITH I. STARKE
44
53
54
-
C
C
96.4
-
SOUTH DAYTONA
44
44
38
-
D
C
83.9
-
ENTERPRISE
53
56
62
-
B
C
80.2
-
SPIRIT
46
49
49
-
C
C
81.4
-
FOREST LAKE
50
53
55
-
B
C
76.6
-
SPRUCE CREEK
67
70
62
-
B
C
65.3
-
FREEDOM
69
68
74
-
B
C
57.2
-
SUGAR MILL
61
61
56
-
B
C
77.2
-
FRIENDSHIP
48
52
52
-
C
C
88.0
-
SUNRISE
53
53
53
-
C
C
80.1
-
GEORGE W. MARKS
59
59
47
-
C
C
68.1
-
SWEETWATER
81
85
83
-
A
A
46.9
-
HORIZON
65
69
65
-
B
C
64.8
-
THE READING EDGE ACADEMY
55
64
73
-
A
C
10.1
-
INDIAN RIVER
63
64
62
-
B
B
75.3
-
TIMBERCREST
64
69
66
-
B
B
72.4
-
LOUISE S. MCINNIS
40
51
38
-
C
B
87.5
-
TOMOKA
69
76
68
-
A
A
55.4
-
MANATEE COVE
61
66
64
-
C
B
72.5
-
TURIE T. SMALL
44
56
36
-
C
C
98.4
-
ORANGE CITY
45
43
52
-
C
C
79.6
-
VOLUSIA PINES
52
59
51
-
C
C
81.4
-
ORMOND BEACH
68
65
59
-
B
A
78.7
-
WESTSIDE
38
37
42
-
D
C
97.6
-
ORTONA
52
55
60
-
C
C
82.9
-
WOODWARD AVENUE
49
53
50
-
C
C
72.7
-
OSCEOLA
51
55
57
-
C
C
71.0
-
VOLUSIA COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLS CAMPBELL
32
28
34
63
C
C
92.1
-
HERITAGE
46
50
58
63
B
B
73.2
-
CREEKSIDE
65
74
73
79
A
A
41.0
-
NEW SMYRNA BEACH
50
51
63
72
C
B
62.4
-
DAVID C. HINSON SR.
52
63
63
80
B
A
56.8
-
ORMOND BEACH
57
60
61
81
B
B
58.9
-
DELAND
45
48
52
56
C
B
67.1
-
RIVER SPRINGS
52
56
60
72
B
B
61.1
-
DELTONA
46
47
55
61
C
B
80.0
-
SILVER SANDS
58
66
65
81
A
A
61.1
-
GALAXY
48
53
60
76
B
C
75.2
-
SOUTHWESTERN
49
41
51
68
C
C
74.1
-
VOLUSIA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS ATLANTIC
50
48
81
62
B
B
61.3
83
PINE RIDGE
44
39
73
66
C
C
69.2
79
DELAND
47
32
73
59
C
C
57.1
82
SEABREEZE
60
56
73
76
B
B
43.4
88
DELTONA
54
49
75
78
B
B
68.0
83
SPRUCE CREEK
67
57
82
58
B
A
37.9
90
MAINLAND
40
35
59
60
C
C
70.8
84
UNIVERSITY
51
50
78
73
B
B
57.2
78
NEW SMYRNA BEACH
51
49
84
76
B
B
51.0
76
T. DEWITT TAYLOR MIDDLE-HIGH
39
41
54
48
C
C
76.5
86
72
70
73
88
A
A
38.2
-
VOLUSIA COUNTY COMBINED SCHOOLS BURNS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL K-8 (CHARTER)
71
74
72
97
A
A
50.1
-
HOLLY HILL K-8
35
34
44
56
C
C
93.1
-
6 6   H O M E B U Y E R // C E N T R A L F L O R I D A E D I T I O N
IVY HAWN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS K-8 (CHARTER)
HOW TO
PICK A PRO How do you pick the right person to represent you or your home? Here are a few do’s and don’ts you should consider when selecting a real estate agent. Naturally, check to make certain the agent’s license is current. Also, find out if the agent is, in fact, a Realtor. “The National Association of Realtors has a code of ethics that will knock your socks off, and they are very strict in dealing with people who don’t abide by them,” said Donald R. Brenner, the late professor emeritus at American University and a specialist in housing issues. Also, only Realtors have access to Multiple Listing Services (MLS) through which members share listings and have access to many more properties than nonmembers. In addition, during your search you should: ASK AROUND. Talk to people you trust for recommendations, particularly those who’ve had recent experience buying or selling a home. LOOK ONLINE. Some websites, such as Zillow,
have agent reviews. Of course, anyone can post anything these days, so don’t rely strictly on online commentaries. FIND A SPECIALIST. Look for someone with experience in your price range or your geographic area. Many pros advertise their areas of expertise. CONDUCT INTERVIEWS. What is the agent’s specific marketing plan for your home? Is real estate the agent’s full-time profession? How many homes has the agent listed and sold this year? CHECK REFERENCES. Get the names of the agent’s past clients and give them a call. Would they use the agent again? AVOID “DUAL AGENCIES.” These are agencies that represent both the buyer and the seller. Your goal is to find someone who is in your corner exclusively. To find a Realtor, or for more information about Realtors and Orlando-area real estate, visit the Orlando Regional Realtor Association (ORRA) at orlrealtor.com.
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On the following pages you’ll find some of our favorite Central Florida new-home communities in Orange County. In addition to addresses, prices, product types, amenities and builders, the listings also show designated public schools. Elementary schools are first, middle schools are second and high schools are third. In parentheses alongside the schools are the 2019-2020 school grades, which are based on Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test (FCAT) scores, among other factors.
Avalon Cove 9080 Morgana Court, Winter Garden, FL 34787 • joneshomesusa.com
Schools/Grades: Winter Springs (N/A); Bridgewater (A); Windermere (B) Amenities: Conservation areas with lake access, tot lot; natural-gas community Builders: Jones Homes USA, 407-988-3235 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$600s to over $1 million Notes: An exclusive South Winter Garden lakefront community just minutes from popular shopping, dining and entertainment areas such as Winter Garden Village, Hamlin Town Center and more. Enjoy world-class golf, nearby parks and lake, and proximity to the region’s theme parks and attractions.
CARRIAGE HILL 2279 Carriage Pointe Loop, Apopka, FL 32712 • kbhome.com
Schools/Grades: Wolf Lake (A); Wolf Lake (B); Apopka (B) Amenities: Community playground and picnic area Builders: KB Home, 407-587-3580 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the high $200s Notes: Large homesites; close to Northwest Recreation Complex, which features multiple sports fields and the Apopka Amphitheater.
Eagle Creek 10350 Emerson Lake Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32832 • joneshomesusa.com
Schools/Grades: Eagle Creek (A); Lake Nona (A); Lake Nona (B) Amenities: Gated community; golf course, tennis courts, pool, health/fitness center, clubhouse Builders: Jones Homes USA, 407-636-9261 Products/Prices: Single-family and townhomes, from the mid-$300s Notes: Village Center with elegant hotel planned; near Lake Nona’s Medical City and Orlando International Airport; 40 minutes to the Atlantic beaches.
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1106 Estancia Woods Loop, Windermere, FL 34786 • taylormorrison.com
Schools/Grades: Windermere (A); Bridgewater (B); West Orange (A) Amenities: Natural-gas community featuring elegant, environmentally efficient homes Builders: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-765-5025 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $900s Notes: Prestigious community just minutes from downtown historic Windermere and outstanding shopping and dining; residents enjoy recreation on the Butler Chain of Lakes.
Estates at Sweetwater Country Club 2633 Roveri Avenue, Sweetwater, FL 32712 • ashtonwoods.com
Schools/Grades: Clay Springs (C); Piedmont Lakes (C); Wekiva (C) Amenities: Gated community; across from Wekiva Springs State Park, clubhouse, swimming pool Builder: Ashton Woods Homes, 407-512-8120 Products/Prices: Townhomes, from the high $200s Notes: Lawn care provided.
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Flora Gardens 3522 South Goldenrod Road, Orlando, FL 32822 • davidweekleyhomes.com
Schools/Grades: Three Points (C); Liberty (C ); Colonial (B) Amenities: Trails, tot lot, parks Builders: David Weekley Homes, 407-796-9766 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $300s Notes: A community of just 72 homes with easy access to major roads and employers as well as Orlando International Airport.
Gatherings of Lake Nona 7573 Laureate Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32832 • beazer.com
Schools/Grades: Eagle Creek (A); Lake Nona (B); Lake Nona (A) Amenities: Internet and cable included; each home has a private balcony and a one-car garage Builders: Beazer Homes, 321-445-5050 Products/Prices: Condominiums, from the $290s Notes: 55-plus active-adult community featuring new condos with elevator access; residents enjoy maintenance-free living with easy access to Lake Nona’s Medical City and S.R. 417 (the Central Florida Greeneway).
HAMLIN - THE ENCLAVE 7712 Minutemen Loop, Winter Garden, FL 34787 • taylormorrison.com
Schools/Grades: Independence (A); Bridgewater (A); Windermere (A) Amenities: Community clubhouse and pool overlooking Lake Hartley. Builders: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-756-5025 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $300s Notes: Conservation and lakefront homesites available.
FINAL OPPORTUNITY HAVENCREST 7518 Blue Quail Lane, Orlando, FL 32835 • taylormorrison.com
Schools/Grades: Windy Ridge (A); Chain of Lakes (B); Olympia (A) Amenities: Gated entry, natural-gas community Builders: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-756-5025 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the high $800s Notes: Nestled between prestigious Dr. Phillips and Windermere; just minutes from A-rated schools, shopping, services, top-medical facilities, upscale eateries and recreation.
Lakeshore 8818 Lakeshore Point Drive, Winter Garden, FL 34787 • tollbrothers.com • liveatlakeshore.com
Schools/Grades: Independence (A); Bridgewater (B); Windermere (B) Amenities: On-site clubhouse and community pool, walking trails, neighborhood parks, lakes Builders: Toll Brothers, 407-778-5200 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $500s Notes: Luxurious community featuring executive and estate homes with exquisite architectural appointments, outstanding standard features and hundreds of customization options.
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LAKESIDE 1068 Lakeside Estates Drive, Apopka, FL 32703 • taylormorrison.com
Schools/Grades: Apopka (A); Wolf Lake (B); Apopka (A) Amenities: Gated, waterfront, resort-style amenities Builders: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-756-5025 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the high $200s Notes: Enjoy Lakeside living in the heart of Apopka, with convenient access to S.R. 429 and S.R. 414; less than 30 minutes to major employment centers including Maitland, Downtown Orlando and the attractions area.
Laureate Park at Lake Nona South Narcoossee Road, Orlando, FL 32827 • lakenona.com/live/neighborhoods/laureate-park Schools/Grades: Eagle Creek (A); Lake Nona (B); Lake Nona (A) Amenities: Pool, bike trails, dog park, pocket parks, fitness center, community garden Builders: Ashton Woods Homes, 407-543-6451; Cardel Homes, 813-612-8001; Craft Homes, 407-443-0528; David Weekley Homes, 407-865-8296; Dream Finders Homes, 904-738-0165; Pulte Homes, 866-300-4793; Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-671-8838 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $200s-$1 million; townhomes, from the low $300s Notes: Traditional neighborhood development adjacent to Lake Nona’s Medical City; variety of architectural styles available; planned Village Center; streets named for Nobel Prize winners.
Oakland Park 15211 East Oakland Avenue, Winter Garden, FL 34787 • liveatoaklandpark.com
Schools/Grades: Tildenville (B); Lakeview (B); West Orange (A) Amenities: Pool and recreation area, pocket parks, West Orange Trail runs through community, charming streetscape with sidewalks Builders: David Weekley Homes, 407-865-8295; J&J Building, 407-476-7520; RCB Homes, 407-876-0729 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$300s Notes: Located just minutes from historic downtown Winter Garden on the shores of Lake Apopka; certified green homes in a traditionally styled neighborhood.
Oxford Chase 505 Avalon Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787 • mattamyhomes.com
Schools/Grades: SunRidge (B); SunRidge (A); West Orange (B) Amenities: Two gated entrances Builders: Mattamy Homes, 407-499-8733 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$400s Notes: An impressive variety of luxury estate homes with four to six bedrooms and old-time front porches; generous homesites; neighborhood paths and trails; near shopping and dining at Winter Garden Village.
Preserve at Crown Point 1960 Crown Point Parkway, Ocoee, FL 34761 • mattamyhomes.com
Schools/Grades: Prairie Lake (B); Lakeview (B); Ocoee (C) Amenities: Gated community; pool, park, cabana Builders: Mattamy Homes, 407-955-5113 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $300s Notes: Located on the banks of Lake Apopka, Florida’s third largest lake; a short drive to downtown Ocoee and Winter Garden as well as Walt Disney World and other theme parks.
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FINAL OPPORTUNITY RAVENNA 8498 Seidel Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787 • parksquarehomes.com
Schools/Grades: Water Spring (N/A), Bridgewater (A), Windermere (B) Amenities: Pool, cabana Builders: Park Square Homes, 407-529-3108 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$400s Notes: Short drive to historic downtown Winter Garden and walking distance to local schools.
FINAL OPPORTUNITY SAWGRASS PLANTATION 2288 East Wetherbee Road, Orlando, FL 32824 • parksquarehomes.com
Schools/Grades: Wetherbee (B), South Creek (B), Cypress Creek (B) Amenities: Pool, cabana Builders: Park Square Homes, 407-529-3108 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $400s Notes: Easy access to major roads, Lake Nona and Orlando International Airport.
FINAL OPPORTUNITY STANTON ESTATES 120 Stanton Estates Circle, Winter Garden, FL 34787 • joneshomesusa.com
Schools/Grades: Dillard (C); Lakeview (C); West Orange (B) Amenities: Exclusive 45-home community close to West Orange Trail. Builders: Jones Homes USA, 407-988-3230 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$500s Notes: Located in historic downtown Winter Garden and its shopping, dining and entertainment options.
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On the following pages you’ll find some of our favorite Central Florida new-home communities in Seminole County. In addition to addresses, prices, product types, amenities and builders, the listings also show designated public schools. Elementary schools are first, middle schools are second and high schools are third. In parentheses alongside the schools are the 2019-2020 school grades, which are based on Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test (FCAT) scores, among other factors.
Griffin Park 1237 Chittamwood Court, Lake Mary, FL 32746 • davidweekleyhomes.com
Schools/Grades: Lake Mary (A); Greenwood (B); Lake Mary (B) Amenities: Resort-style pool with covered seating, parks, walking trails and dog park. Builders: David Weekley Homes, 689-999-0093 Products/Prices: Townhomes, from the $300s; single-family, from the high $400s Notes: Nearby shopping, dining and recreation at Griffin Farm at Midtown, easy access to major roads including I-4 and S.R. 417 (the Central Florida GreeneWay).
Hawk’s Crest Howell Branch Road, Winter Park, FL 32792 • meritage.com • taylormorrison.com
Schools/Grades: Eastbrook (B); Tuskawilla (B); Lake Howell (B) Amenities: Gated community; splash pad, lake, pond, park, playground, community pool, cabana, play lawn, picnic tables and grilling area Builders: Meritage Homes, 407-392-3380; Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-756-5025 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$300s; townhomes, from the high $290s Notes: Located along the southern shores of Lake Howell.
NORTHERN OAKS 956 Talon Place, Winter Springs, FL, 32708 • dreamfindershomes.com
Schools/Grades: Geneva (B), Jackson Heights (A), Oviedo (A) Amenities: Brick entrance, adjacent to conservation area, just 35 homesites Builders: Dream Finders Homes, 407-492-6008 or 407-692-0760 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$400s Notes: Easy access to S.R. 417 (the Central Florida Greeneway), close to UCF and the beaches.
PARKVIEW PLACE 3623 Voyager Lane, Sanford, FL 32773 • tollbrothersinc.com
Schools/Grades: Midway (C); Sanford (A); Seminole (B) Amenities: Gated, community pool and cabana Builders: Toll Brothers, 407-674-7874 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the high $200s Notes: Near the Seminole County Sports Complex, and shopping and dining in historic downtown Sanford, Lake Mary, Seminole Towne Center and Colonial Town Park.
River’s Edge 1501 Missouri Avenue, Sanford, FL 32771 • mybellavista.com
Schools/Grades: Wilson (A); Sanford (A); Seminole (B) Amenities: Gated, tot park, walking trail Builders: Bellavista Homes, 407-873-6316 Products/Prices: Townhomes, from the mid-$200s Notes: Located in a highly rated Seminole County school district, this gated community is near major transportation arteries and the Seminole Town center, downtown Sanford, Lake Monroe and the Central Florida Zoo.
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Riverside Oaks 3682 Arbordale Loop, Sanford, FL 32771 • tollbrothers.com
Schools/Grades: Hamilton (C); Pine Crest (C); Midway (C); Millennium (C); Seminole (B) Amenities: Gated community, private residents’ clubhouse with a cabana and a swimming pool. Builders: Toll Brothers, 407-605-6377 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$300s Notes: Located along the St. John’s River, close to golf courses, the Sanford Riverwalk and historic Downtown Sanford; near regional universities and colleges, shopping and dining, beaches, and major highways, including I-4 and S.R. 417 (the Central Florida Greeneway).
FINAL OPPORTUNITY Southern Oaks 31 Robin Nest Drive, Oviedo, FL 32765 • taylormorrison.com
Schools/Grades: Lawton (A); Jackson Heights (A); Oviedo (A) Amenities: Two gated entries, two tot lots, covered bus stops and passive recreation areas Builders: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-439-0012 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$500s Notes: Intimate, gated neighborhood of just 96 homes; close to excellent Seminole County schools; a Publix store is within 2.5 miles; the Oviedo Mall and many other major retail chains and restaurants are just a short drive; access to major transportation corridors.
FINAL OPPORTUNITY Whitetail Run 3673 Kershaw Place Oviedo, FL 32765 • taylormorrison.com
Schools/Grades: Carillon (A); Jackson Heights (A); Hagerty (A) Amenities: Stunning lake and preserve views, oversized building sites Builder: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-756-5025 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $700s Notes: Community contains only 31 homesites.
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On the following pages you’ll find some of our favorite Central Florida new-home communities in Osceola County. In addition to addresses, prices, product types, amenities and builders, the listings also show designated public schools. Elementary schools are first, middle schools are second and high schools are third. In parentheses alongside the schools are the 2019-2020 school grades, which are based on Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test (FCAT) scores, among other factors.
Alexander Park 2652 Ham Brown Road, Kissimmee FL 34746 • mybellavista.com
Schools/Grades: Sunrise (B); Horizon (B); Poinciana (C) Amenities: Community pool, cabana, tot park, recreation field Builder: Bellavista Homes, 407-873-6316 Products/Prices: Townhomes, from the mid-$200s Notes: Intimate townhome community offering easy access to major roads and employment centers as well as shopping and dining.
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Hanover Lakes 3325 Hickory Tree Road, St. Cloud, FL 34772 • hanoverfamilybuilders.com
Schools/Grades: Hickory Tree (B); St. Cloud (B); Harmony (B) Amenities: Resort-style pool and splash pad; boat access to pristine chain of lakes; homesites with private docks available; nature park with dock and pavilion; low HOA dues Builder: Hanover Family Builders, 407-315-2628 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$200s Notes: Unique waterfront community on the Alligator Chain of Lakes.
Bellalago 1520 Gateway Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34746 • taylormorrison.com
Schools/Grades: Bellalago Academy (K-8) (B); Liberty High (C) Amenities: Two 7,000-square-foot clubhouses, lifestyle center, multipool aquatic center, fitness center, water park and tot lot, tennis and basketball courts; nature and bike trails including a 1,300foot lakefront boardwalk with gazebo; fishing pier and community boat ramp and lift. Builders: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-853-8598 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$200s Notes: Village Shoppes at Bellalago, located just outside of the community, encompasses shops, restaurants, banks and a Publix supermarket with a drive-through pharmacy.
Bella Parc 3371 Beau Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746 • taylormorrison.com
Schools/Grades: Bellalago Academy (K-8) (B); Liberty High School (C) Amenities: Community swimming pool and cabana, fitness park and dog park. Builders: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-598-8106 Products/Prices: Townhomes, from the $230s Notes: Easy access to services and retail shops, convenient to C.R. 531 and access to area attractions; select from four spacious three- and four-bedroom designs, each with a two car garage.
Lago Buendia 1043 La Mirada Court, Kissimmee, FL 34744 • mybellavista.com
School/Grades: Partin Settlement (C); Neptune (B); Gateway (C) Amenities: Gated, pool/spa, multipurpose grass court, playground, walking trails, conservation area Builder: Bellavista Homes, 407-873-6316 Products/Prices: Townhomes, from the $220s Notes: Gated community of 36 townhomes where design innovation and exceptional craftsmanship combine to create an inviting community for families; enjoy relaxing conservation areas and walking trails as well as a child-friendly playground.
Overlook Reserve 4823 Marcos Circle, Kissimmee. FL 34758 • hanoverfamilybuilders.com
School/Grades: Sunrise (C); Horizon (C); Poinciana (C) Amenities: Zero-entry resort-style swimming pool with splash pad, pool cabana, tot lot Builder: Hanover Family Builders, 407-543-2281 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $250s Notes: Convenient access to Orlando International Airport and Lake Nona’s Medical City.
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STEPPING STONE 425 Quarry Rock Circle, Kissimmee, FL 34758 • taylormorrison.com Schools/Grades: Koa (C); Discovery (C); Liberty (C) Amenities: Oversized homesites; low HOA fees. Builders: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-751-1309 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$200s Notes: Near employment, shopping, entertainment and services.
SUNBROOKE 5809 Bullock Place, St. Cloud, FL 34771 • ashtonwoods.com
Schools/Grades: Narcoossee (A), Narcoossee (A), Harmony (A) Amenities: Clubhouse, swimming pool, playground. Builders: Ashton Woods Homes, 407-250-1565 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $290s Notes: Short drive to employment centers such as Lake Nona’s Medical City and Orlando International Airport; conservation lots available.
TOHOQUA 1706 Flourish Avenue, Kissimmee FL 34744 • thoqua.com
Schools/Grades: Neptune (C); Neptune (B); St. Cloud (B) Amenities: Resort-style pool, clubhouse and events room, fitness center, tennis courts, playground and 5 miles of community trails. Builders: Lennar Homes, 866-495-4059; Pulte Homes, 407-550-5534; Pulte Active Adult, 407-5545373; Mattamy Homes, 407-845-9293 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$200s; townhomes, from the low $200s Notes: New amenities center now open; located adjacent to a 370-acre conservation area with trails to Lake Tohopekaliga; 5 minutes from Florida’s Turnpike and walk to schools; wide variety of home designs and prices.
Terra Esmeralda 4728 Terra Esmeralda Drive, Kissimmee, FL 34746 • mybellavista.com
Schools/Grades: Sunrise (B); Kissimmee (C); Poinciana (C) Amenities: Gated, pool/spa, multipurpose grass court, playground, walking trails, conservation area Builders: Bellavista Homes, 407-420-0911 Products/Prices: Townhomes, from the low $200s Notes: Boutique gated neighborhood encompassing only 50 townhomes; near major roads, a SunRail station, shopping centers and large employment centers such as theme parks and the Orange County Convention Center; newly built K-8 Mater Palms Academy located within walking distance.
Westerly 5715 Nova Road, St. Cloud, FL 34771 • richmondamerican.com • drhorton.com
Schools/Grades: Hickory Tree (C); Narcoossee (A); Harmony (B) Amenities: A quiet oasis from the hustle and bustle of city living Builders: Richmond American Homes, 407-287-6288; D.R. Horton, 844-509-7696 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$200s Notes: Minutes from the heart of downtown St. Cloud, Harmony Square and other shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities; easy access to major thoroughfares including S.R. 417 (the Central Florida Greeneway) and S.R. 528 (the Beachline), putting downtown Orlando, the theme parks, Lake Nona’s Medical City and the Atlantic beaches within easy reach.
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On the following pages you’ll find some of our favorite Central Florida new-home communities in Lake County. In addition to addresses, prices, product types, amenities and builders, the listings also show designated public schools. Elementary schools are first, middle schools are second and high schools are third. In parentheses alongside the schools are the 2019-2020 school grades, which are based on Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test (FCAT) scores, among other factors.
Ardmore Reserve Blarney Street, Minneola, FL 34715 • dreamfindershomes.com • hanoverfamilybuilders.com
Schools/Grades: Grassy Lake (B); East Ridge (B); Lake Minneola (B) Builders: Dream Finders Homes, 904-738-0165; Hanover Family Builders, 407-965-2274 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the high $200s Notes: Located in the rolling hills of Minneola, close to elementary and high schools and just minutes from shopping, restaurants, and indoor and outdoor entertainment options, including the Minneola Athletic Complex and the South Lake Trail.
Bella Collina 16690 Cavallo Drive Montverde, FL 34756 • bellacollina.com
Schools/Grades: Grassy Lake (A); East Ridge (A); Lake Minneola (A) Amenities: Nick Faldo-designed championship golf course, tennis cub, fine-dining clubhouse, community pool, full-service spa and fitness center. Builders: Dave Brewer Homes, 407-330-9901; Vogel Building Group, 407-230-4660; Primo Homes, 407-632-4501; Hampton Bay Homes, 407-701-7009; J. Drewes Construction, 407-744-3133 Products/Prices: Condominiums, from the $300s; estate homes, from just under $1 million Notes: Residents enjoy convenient access to Florida’s Turnpike, S.R. 429 and S.R. 528; renowned Montverde Academy is less than a mile away.
Cypress Oaks Oglethorpe Drive, Groveland, FL 34736 • hanoverfamilybuilders.com
Schools/Grades: Groveland (C); Clermont (B); South Lake (C) Amenities: Lakefront community pool and cabana Builders: Hanover Family Builders, 407-871-3394 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$200s Notes: Easy access to S.R. 27, S.R. 50 and Florida’s Turnpike; adjacent to the South Lake Trail and near historic downtown Clermont.
Sawgrass Bay Sawgrass Bay Boulevard, Clermont, FL 34714 • homedynamics.com • kbhome.com
Schools/Grades: Sawgrass Bay (C); Windy Hill (B); East Ridge (B) Amenities: Nature trails, playground, pool and cabana, conservation areas Builders: Home Dynamics, 352-988-5955; KB Home, 407-587-3580 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$200s Notes: Near Chain of Lakes, Lake Louisa State Park and Lakeridge Winery; 25 miles west of downtown Orlando; Sawgrass Bay Elementary School on site; close to championship golf courses.
Serenoa Sawgrass Bay Boulevard, Clermont, FL 34714 • parksquarehomes.com
Schools/Grades: Sawgrass Bay (C); Windy Hill (B); East Ridge (B) Amenities: Gated community; clubhouse, swimming pool, lap pool, splash pad, fitness center, playground, dog park Builder: Park Square Homes, 407-529-3470 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$200s Notes: Residents will enjoy a community clubhouse complete with fitness center and flex room as well as a resort-style pool, splash park area and playground.
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The Canyons at Highland Ranch 516 Bellflower Way, Clermont, FL 34715 • taylormorrison.com
Schools/Grades: Grassy Lake (B); East Ridge (B); Lake Minneola (B) Amenities: Park, pool, cabana, splash pad, mail kiosk, pet stations, 4 miles of walking trails Builders: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-756-5025 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$300s Notes: Three beautiful collections of homes are offered; easy access to the 7-mile South Lake Trail; five public golf courses nearby.
Venezia 202 Messina Place, Howey-In-The-Hills, FL 34737 • dreamfindershomes.com
Schools/Grades: Astatula (B); Tavares; (C); Tavares (C) Amenities: Oversized homesites, marsh and preserve views Builders: Dream Finders Homes, 904-738-0165 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $220s Notes: Walking distance from a recreational lake; close to many golf courses and Lakeridge Winery.
WILSON ESTATES 1825 Wilson Prairie Circle, Groveland, FL 34736 • kbhome.com
Schools/Grades: Groveland (C); Clermont (B); South Lake (C) Amenities: Near Lake Hiawatha Preserve, which offers a playground, two dog parks and picnic areas Builders: KB Home, 407-587-3580 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$200s Notes: Convenient to U.S. Hwy. 27, Florida’s Turnpike and S.R. 50.
Windsong 5512 Windsong Oak Drive, Leesburg, FL 34748 • hanoverfamilybuilders.com
Schools/Grades: Leesburg (C); Oak Park (C); Leesburg (C) Amenities: Pool and cabana, playground, conservation areas Builders: Hanover Family Builders, 407-871-3422 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the high $200s Notes: Only 3.4 miles to Florida’s Turnpike and U.S. 27; nestled among the rolling hills for which Lake County is known.
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On the following page you’ll find some of our favorite Central Florida new-home communities in Volusia County. In addition to addresses, prices, product types, amenities and builders, the listings also show designated public schools. Elementary schools are first, middle schools are second and high schools are third. In parentheses alongside the schools are the 2019-2020 school grades, which are based on Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test (FCAT) scores, among other factors.
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2406 Oxmoor Drive, DeLand, FL 32724 • mattamyhomes.com
Schools/Grades: Freedom (C); DeLand (B); DeLand (C) Amenities: Pool, cabana, parks Builders: Mattamy Homes, 386-401-5939 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the high $200s Notes: Well-appointed single-family homes in historic DeLand; close to restaurants, antique shopping and Stetson University.
Halifax Plantation 3500 Merritt Drive Ormond Beach, FL 32174 • halifaxplantation.com
Schools/Grades: Pine Trail(B); Ormond Beach (B); Seabreeze (B) Amenities: Gated community; clubhouse, restaurant, lounge, golf course, tennis courts, pool, fitness center Builders: Vanacore Homes, 888-519-1309; Dream Finders Homes, 561-723-8069; Vintage Estate Homes, 407-603-3253 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$300s; golf villas, from the mid-$200s Notes: Minutes to the Atlantic Ocean, the Intercoastal Waterway and Tomoka State Park.
Sawyer’s Landing at Victoria Trails Model nearby at: 134 No Name Key Drive, DeLand, FL 32720 • marondahomes.com
Schools/Grades: Freedom (C); DeLand (B); DeLand (C) Amenities: Oversized homesites Builders: Maronda Homes, 866-617-3803 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$200s Notes: Historic DeLand is home to Stetson University and unique shopping, dining and museums as well as memorable festivals.
Venetian Bay 424 Luna Bella Lane, Suite 122, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 • venetianbay.info
Schools/Grades: Chisholm (B); New Smyrna Beach (B); New Smyrna Beach (B) Amenities: Golf course, driving range, putting green, splash pad, pool, clubhouse, restaurant, lounge Builders: Paytas Homes, 386-402-8185; Platinum Home Builders, 386-690-5339; The Johnson Group, 386-767-8000; D.R. Horton Homes, 844-509-7695 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the high $200s; townhomes, from the high $200s Notes: Close to beaches; miles of trails for walking or biking.
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On the following page you’ll find some of our favorite Central Florida new-home communities in Polk County. In addition to addresses, prices, product types, amenities and builders, the listings also show designated public schools. Elementary schools are first, middle schools are second and high schools are third. In parentheses alongside the schools are the 2019-2020 school grades, which are based on Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test (FCAT) scores, among other factors.
Lake Lucerne 108 Sunfish Drive, Winter Haven, FL 33881 • kbhome.com
Schools/Grades: Fred G. Garner (C); Denison (C); Winter Haven (I) Amenities: Near Lake Eva Park and Lake Eva Beach Builders: KB Home, 407-587-3580 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $200s Notes: Near 50 lakes for fishing, boating and skiing; convenient to employers, including Winter Haven Hospital and Publix corporate headquarters; near resorts, including Legoland Florida Resort and Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo; easy access to shopping and dining in Winter Haven; convenient to U.S. 27 and Polk Parkway.
Providence 131 Chadwick Drive, Davenport, FL 33837 • providenceflorida.com
Schools/Grades: Loughman Oaks (C); Shelley S. Boone (C); Ridge Community (C) Amenities: Gated community; clubhouse and restaurant, resort-style pool, tennis courts, fitness center, volleyball court, children’s playground and picnic area Builders: ABD Development Company, 863-427-7528; Lennar 877-821-4943; Park Square Homes, 407-529-3425; FID Capital Group, 407-868-0186 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$200s; golf villas, from the low $300s Notes: Michael Dasher-designed 18-hole championship golf course; exclusive waterfront and golf course homesites available.
William’s Preserve 581 Sardinia Circle, Davenport, FL 33837 • hanoverfamilybuilders.com
Schools/Grades: Loughman Oaks (C); Shelly S. Boone (C); Ridge (C); Davenport School of the Arts (A) Amenities: Community pool and cabana, gated entrance, tot lot, conservation area Builder: Hanover Family Builders, 407-588-9237 Products/Prices: Single-family and townhomes, from the low $200s Notes: Minutes to Walt Disney World Resort; convenient access to I-4, S.R. 429 and U.S. 27.
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