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PARK AVENUE Park Hill Raises the Bar on Luxury at a One-of-a-Kind Location.

Hill Gray Seven LLC is offering perhaps the last opportunity to live in a new townhome in the heart of Winter Park’s world-famous shopping and dining district on Park Avenue. Sales are now underway for Park Hill, which will encompass 10 extraordinary, three-story townhomes at the southwest corner of North Park Avenue and Whipple Avenue, across the street from the Winter Park Country Club and Casa Feliz. Features will include:       

3,300 to 4,300 square feet of living area Private elevators First-floor courtyards Covered rooftop terraces with summer kitchens Classically stylish architecture Magnificent detailing, unsurpassed craftsmanship Lush, maintenance-free landscaping

Enjoy life in the undisputed retail, dining, cultural and intellectual hub of Central Florida, in an exclusive project that can never be duplicated. Of the five homes that remain, prices start at $2.79 million for the 3,300-square-foot units and $3.39 million for the 4,300-square-foot units, so act now on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. For more information, please call Zoltan Kecskes of Fannie Hillman and Associates

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Hill Gray Seven is a family owned company that develops high-end residential, retail, office, medical and industrial projects in more than 17 states. The company is a preferred developer to many national firms such as DaVita Dialysis, a Fortune 500 company.

FROM THE PUBLISHER PLENTY OF REASONS WHY FLORIDA REMAINS A GROWTH HOT SPOT For years now, Florida has been on a roll. In 2017, only Texas outpaced the Sunshine State in population growth. Preliminary estimates indicate that 2018 was just as strong. Retirees have long flocked to Florida, and the reasons are obvious: the weather, low taxes, reasonable cost of living and amazing recreational activities. In 2018 a whopping 39 percent of relocators moved to Florida to retire. Many found their new homes within numerous communities catering to active adults. From parrot heads to golf enthusiasts to folks looking to focus on lifelong learning and everything in between, retirees can choose the lifestyle that suits them. In this issue we’ll look at some of the communities targeting 55-plus residents and get some feedback from those who have made the move. You never know — you may just find a perfect piece of paradise among the communities we cover.

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But this isn’t to say that only retirees are moving to Florida. In fact, a quarter of relocators say they’re attracted here by employment opportunities. While the tourism industry is the largest employer by sheer numbers, many other industries are making their presence known, including aerospace and life sciences. On the life sciences front, Florida ranks second in the nation for FDA-registered medical-device manufacturing facilities. And there are more than 200 companies specializing in the development and manufacture of new treatments, generics, nutraceuticals and over-the-counter drugs. In the realm of aerospace, no other state can boast the rich history Florida has. Looking ahead, Florida-based companies hold eight of the 17 licenses permitting private firms to send rockets into space and is home to two of the nation’s nine active spaceports. So, whether you’re looking to Florida to retire or blast off your career, it’s the perfect place for you to be.

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Technology, open floorplans, lavish master suites and flex space top buyers’ must-have lists. By Mick Lochridge

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A custom home in the Dr. Phillips area designed by Phil Kean Design and built by Hardwick General Contracting. WINTER 2019 $3.95

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ON THE COVER Readers of this issue of Homebuyer: Central Florida Edition may see one of three covers: one is a custom home designed by Phil Kean Design and built by Hardwick General Contracting; one is a custom home by Jones-Clayton Construction at Golden Oak; and one is Park Hill townhomes on Park Avenue in Winter Park by Hill Gray Seven.

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PUBLISHER’S PICK: BUILDER  CRAFT HOMES

AT CRAFT, VISION AND INNOVATION ARE THE WATCHWORDS

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raft Homes is one of the most innovative homebuilders in red-hot Lake Nona, a 17-square-mile master-planned community in southeast Orlando. Lake Nona features a variety of popular neighborhoods along with a health and life sciences cluster, a sports and performance district, diverse workspaces and a variety of retail centers. Among those neighborhoods is fast-selling Laureate Park, with its brightly colored bungalows, townhomes, cottages and multistory homes that are complemented by landscaped green belts, pocket parks and 44 miles of trails. Craft Homes is smack-dab in the middle of it all — which is a good place to be considering the record-setting numbers posted by Laureate Park, a forward-thinking neighborhood with high-tech underpinnings where the streets are named for Nobel Prize winners. Essentially, Craft Homes’ charge is to creatively construct new homes in an ultra-fertile setting. For good measure, the company also built WHIT (Wellness Home built on Innovation and Technology), a living lab connected to the Lake Nona Institute that features an integrated set of health and wellness

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solutions and technologies. Craft Homes is on the leading edge when it comes to working with buyers as well. Its collaborative approach is highlighted by “experience guides” who work with buyers along each step of the homebuilding journey. The Craft Homes premise: Build a home that the owners want — but one that also enhances their lives. At Craft Homes the watchwords are vision and innovation — much like Lake Nona itself. Generally, buyers can expect floorplans that are light and airy, green and livable, and tech-ready with modern styles and clean lines. Expansive kitchens open to living areas. Master suites are neatly hidden. Garages are oversized. Homes are built for wellness with hypoallergenic carpets. Living walls, indoor herb gardens and light-infusing glass garage doors help bring the outside in. Natural lighting is abundant. Greenspaces and outdoor living areas are also de rigieur. Storage areas are designed in, including high-support trusses built above the garage, and optimized storage features installed in kitchens and bathrooms. USB smart plugs are installed in special hidden drop zones. Director of Construction Ernie Jaime likes to call the approach “crafted with thought.” Jaime joined Craft Homes as a construction manager in 2016, shortly after the company was formed. He quickly advanced up the ranks, motivated by a goal to “make a difference in new-home building.” It’s happening.  — Michael Candelaria

Craft Homes is building within Laureate Park, a vibrant community in the heart of Lake Nona. Lake Nona’s commitment to innovation, sustainability and healthy living aligns perfectly with the company’s commitment to forward-thinking design and homes built for active lifestyles. Shown is the Brewer “Mod” model, with an exterior (above), kitchen (below) and living room (facing page). It’s priced starting at $429,900.

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Meritage Homes’ Palermo II model, at up to 3,201 square feet, is priced from $404,990. Shown is the master bedroom (above) and the combination living room and formal dining (below). You can customize the home with an optional upstairs bonus room, or a game room with a fifth bedroom.

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Taylor Morrison Homes’ Anastasia model, at 2,582 square feet, is priced from $295,995.

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n a market where location, location, location — as the saying goes — rules, it’s hard to beat Hawk’s Crest in an unincorporated swath of Winter Park. Situated along the southern shores of picturesque Lake Howell, this new gated community of single-family houses and townhomes provides easy access to major employment centers and desirable shopping/dining destinations such as Park Avenue, Winter Park Village and the budding Lee Road/Orlando Avenue (State Road 17-92) corridor. A-rated Seminole County schools are nearby, too. (The neighborhood is in Seminole County, although the corporate limits of Winter Park are in Orange County. Still, buyers get the panache of a Winter Park mailing address.) By the numbers, plans call for more than 700 lots to accommodate 250 townhomes and 458 single-family homes on Hawk Crest’s 200-plus acres. The neighborhood, however, is more about quality than quantity. Quality is in lake access, trails for running and walking, plentiful outdoor spaces, resort-style pools, a fitness center and a community clubhouse. Health and wellness are distinct community themes. To name

just a few amenities: a dog park, a grilling area, a kid’s splash pad, a playground, picnic tables, a pond, a cabana and a play lawn. The neighborhood is edged by lush wetland preserves. Then there are the well-detailed homes — one- and two-story single-family homes that measure up to 5,217 square feet with seven bedrooms and four bathrooms. There’s even an available four-car garage. The two-story townhomes, priced starting at under $300,000, are slightly less than 2,400 square feet with three bedrooms. Meritage Homes is building in Hawk’s Creek, as is Taylor Morrison, both among America’s leading homebuilders. In 2017, Meritage first announced development plans for the community. Later, Taylor Morrison became a community partner. Consequently, buyers can expect industry-leading excellence in the form of craftsmanship as well as technologically advanced homebuilding. Along with creative designs to match lifestyle needs, energy efficiency and home automation are standard fare. Looking for something especially robust? Meritage’s Del Rio III model is the largest, priced at $591,990. Taylor Morrison, with an expanding national footprint, will focus on three- and four-bedroom floorplans that range in size from 1,500 to 3,000 square feet. Through it all, the community exhibits the thinking that “grander,” “healthier,” “cleaner” and “more efficient” will attract buyers. Clearly, the thinking also is that location sells — and Hawk’s Crest comes with a real bird’s-eye view. Visit meritagehomes.com or taylormorrisonhomes.com for more information.  — Michael Candelaria WINTER 2019

PUBLISHER’S PICK: FLOORPLAN  THE SANYA BY K. HOVNANIAN HOMES

WITH THE SANYA, HOME BUYERS CAN TRULY ‘HOV’ IT ALL

hrough the years, K. Hovnanian Homes, a nationally recognized builder established in 1959, has made a name for itself with diverse and flexible designs. Its 10 new-home communities in the Orlando area are a testament to that commitment. So is the Sanya floorplan, a creative two-story, 2,834square-foot home that delivers four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a three-car garage plus ample functionality. A few highlights: A home office is ideal for a quiet study. A “Stuff of Life Room” and a “HovHall” — actual brand names — are incorporated to help owners stay organized. An open-concept kitchen with a center island is complemented by a large corner pantry. A versatile loft accommodates family fun, while a laundry room upstairs provides the convenience of being close to the bedrooms. The owner’s suite comes with a large walk-in closet and a private spa bath. Also, a spacious patio brings the outdoors in, and vice versa. In all, the first floor contains a separate dining area, a kitchen, a great room, a three-car tandem garage, a home office, a lanai, a pantry, a powder room, an entry and a foyer. The second floor features an owner’s suite, an owner’s spa bath, three additional bedrooms, a loft, an optional covered balcony and a laundry room. Then — as buyers have come to expect from K. Hovnanian — there are plenty of options, which effectively further match floorplan to lifestyle. On the first floor, a 6-foot sliding glass door may be added to the dining area and a 12-foot sliding glass door added to the great room. A “HovHub” is available to create intimate desk space for catching up on emails or simply getting things done on the run. Other options include an additional activity room and hall bath/shower and pool bath areas. Similarly, on the second floor, structural options can turn into more bath/shower/spa combinations along with a fifth bedroom and triple windows in the owner’s suite. Three distinct elevations to the home design certainly don’t hurt, either. Now on its second generation of family leadership, K. Hovnanian Homes has withstood the test of time. Floorplans such as the Sanya are a reason why. Visit khov.com for more information.  — Michael Candelaria

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IN BRIEF  MODEL: Sanya  BUILDER: K. Hovnanian Homes  SQUARE FOOTAGE: 2,834  BEDROOMS/BATHROOMS: 4/2.5  PRICE: From $325,990

 NOTES: The Sanya offers a “Stuff of Life” Room and a “HovHall” to help you stay organized. Buyers like the open-concept kitchen with center island and huge corner pantry.

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Stonebridge has won numerous industry awards for design excellence, with homes typically featuring open floorplans, outdoor living rooms with summer kitchens and fireplaces, grand entrances, sweeping staircases and plenty of stone. This is the Bonavento in Golden Oak.

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alery Tucker lets out a hearty laugh as she describes ultracompetitive market for custom-home builders — the true a typical walk through one of her homes under constart-from-scratch custom-home builders for buyers who insist struction. She talks about painstaking attention to deupon one-of-a-kind homes. tail plus almost a sixth sense for design. Formed in 1996, Stonebridge Homes has built Tucker simply calls it “a feeling.” in Winter Park, Maitland, Orlando and Winder“The house kind of transforms itself as it mere. Today, much of its activity is at Golden Oak goes along. To me, a house has a certain feeling (near the Walt Disney World Resort), Isleworth, about it,” says Tucker, co-owner of Stonebridge Keene’s Point and Lake Nona. A contract hasn’t Homes, a Windermere-based custom-home been signed for less than $1.8 million — excluding builder. “And until you get some of the walls land — in the past two years, Tucker notes. and the drywall up, and it starts becoming a Valery Tucker runs Stonebridge Homes, along home and feels a certain way, you can move with husband Gary Tucker and business partner that way in design.” Todd South. Each is a licensed contractor, with Even if it means some last-minute changes. Gary also holding a Class A General Contractor’s Like maybe removing all the crown moulding license. Valery Tucker, co-owner of because “without” emerges as a better option He mostly handles the field supervision of Stonebridge Homes. for a more modern look: construction work, while South, also an attorney, “If you can do without changes, you don’t need concentrates on the details of operation, includto make them. But when you walk around and you’re feeling ing real estate acquisitions and financing. them, you just know you want to be able to make it as perfect as That leaves Valery, who was a teacher until 1989, to make ceryou can.” tain homes pass her scrutiny. She’s also the client liaison, guiding For good measure, Tucker adds: “Nothing is cookie cutter.” them through each phase of construction and making certain that Such precision, often instinctive, is one of the reasons the company’s foundational principles of “integrity, personal atStonebridge Homes has steadily ascended in Central Florida’s tention, communication and organization” are more than words. WINTER 2019

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The cozy family room in a custom home by Stonebridge Homes is an ideal place to quietly relax or enjoy intimate gatherings with family or friends. The home is in the Bellaria community in Windermere.

With the company building just three or four homes annually, the principals can be omnipresent. That way, Valery says, decisions can be made on the spot and buyers can freely communicate with the people in charge. “We really love what we do, and we like to be involved,” she explains. Then comes another laugh. With her eye for detail, Valery likes to draw. “Somewhere in my ancestry somebody could draw,” she speculates, pointing out that she’s able to visualize descriptions from buyers and sketch them on paper. “They’re not fabulous sketches, but they’re enough to communicate,” she says. “I’ve actually framed them and given them as gifts. I say, ‘Remember when your bathroom or your family room looked like this? And now look where we are.’” In all, Stonebridge uses a team approach that includes an architect or home designer, a full-service interior designer, a

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landscape architect, and lighting and structural wiring experts, among others. The results? Stonebridge has won numerous industry awards for design excellence, with homes typically featuring open floorplans, outdoor living rooms with summer kitchens and fireplaces, grand entrances, sweeping staircases and plenty of stone. Other highlights of most Stonebridge creations are custom cabinetry and granite countertops, disappearing corner sliding doors, interior architectural ceilings, sports lounges and theaters. Not coincidentally, Stonebridge Homes is a member of the highly selective Master Custom Builder Council, with South serving as a member of the organization’s steering committee for the past two decades.

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Participation with others in the industry is a must, according to Valery, who notes: “It’s a constant learning process that we need to do and understand. And it’s just giving back to the community.” Lately, just giving back hasn’t been too difficult. The market has been strong, and as 2018 drew to a close Valery expected Stonebridge Homes to “flow nicely into 2019.” “I don’t expect too many changes,” she says. Of course, there will be changes — but likely she’ll be the one making them during her walks through construction sites. For more information call 407-879-8198 or visit stonebridgecustomhomes.com. ■

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David Weekley Homes’ Lubbock model, at 2,174-2,188 square feet, is priced from $312,290. It boasts a well-equipped and welcoming outdoor living area. WINTER 2019

ith the holiday shopping season over, it’s time to focus on that one big gift you promised yourself for the new year: a new home. Just as you spent hours poring over the latest and greatest toys and gadgets to buy the kids and grandkids, you’ll want to research what’s hot, what’s not and

what’s timeless in new-home building and design.

Not surprisingly, many features that have gained popularity in recent years still are on the list — such as large kitchens and bathrooms, open floorplans and plenty of storage. In addition, there are many amenities once thought of as upgrades that are now becoming commonplace — such as seamless indoor-outdoor design, smart technology, three-car garages and a healthy living environment. One thing that’s not so hot anymore is the formal dining room, which has given way to more open space in the home. All those trends hold true in production and custom homes. “Open-plan design is huge due to its practicality,” says David Pillsbury, principal designer with Keesee Associaties (gokeesee. com), an architectural design firm in Apopka. “Families want to spend time together. They have less desire for formal dining and

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compartmentalized rooms. Pillsbury says that open floorplans offer more efficient use of space, which translates into less square footage needed. The less square footage, generally speaking, the lower the price. With mortgage interest rates expected to tick upward, affordability is no small concern. The median price of a new home in 2018 was $269,754 in Lake County, $280,637 in Osceola, $331,578 in Seminole and $350,490 in Orange, according to John Weeden, Southeast regional sales director for Meyers Research. The median price of a new home in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford statistical area was $310,122 for 2018 — down 1 percent from the previous year. Still, many of us can remember a time when a $100,000 home was considered pricey.

In Jones Homes’ Ponte Vedra model, the master suite (facing page) opens on to the outdoor living area and swimming pool. There’s even an adjacent wine cellar. At 5,455 square feet, the home is priced from the $800s. The architect is Canin Architecture Design Studio. WINTER 2019

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Also in Jones Homes’ Ponte Vedra model there’s a sports bar ideal for entertaining. Buyers want their homes to have plenty of space for relaxing and socializing.

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Even pets have their design preferences. Craft Homes’ Hatter model in Laureate Park offers a “puppy room,” although cats are presumably welcome as well. At 2,050 square feet, the home is priced from $323,900.

Pillsbury was one of several Central Florida architects and homebuilders who shared their expertise on what potential homebuyers will encounter as they begin their hunt for a new place to live. Tony Weremeichik, principal architect with Canin Associates’ Architectural Design Studio (canin.com) in Orlando, identified four key trends that homebuyers will find in Central Florida in 2019. n Homes that are smaller overall but encompass welcoming open space. n Homes with plenty of designed-in storage areas. n Homes that cater to casual lifestyles. n Homes with clean, simple architecture, such as transitional, contemporary or modern farmhouse. Driving those trends, according to Weremeichik, are “affordability, cost of housing, entertaining friends and family, comfort and flexibility.” He listed several popular features that homebuyers can expect to find both inside and outside new homes. n n n n n

High ceilings. Interior barn doors. LED lighting. Large kitchens with islands for seating. Walk-in pantries.

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n “Whatever rooms” that can be used as wine rooms, pet suites or storage. n Bonus rooms that can be outfitted like sports bars or “man caves.” n Outdoor living rooms with kitchens. n Pocket glass doors that connect the indoors with the outdoors. n Flex rooms that can serve home offices (with a bathroom) or guest rooms. n Sheds that have separate entries, either attached or detached from the main home, and used as exercise rooms, workshops, “she sheds,” sound studios or hobby rooms. n Large showers in master bathrooms. David Weekley Homes (davidweekleyhomes.com), one of the area’s busiest builders with new communities throughout Central Florida, offers many of the trending features. Its homes range in size from 1,400 to 3,800 square feet and are priced from the $250s to $925,000-plus. “In 2019, home design and décor will include an emphasis on luxury and low maintenance,” says Brent Bartholomew, division president at David Weekley Homes. That means, among other things, hard surfaces in place of carpet, including wood flooring on stairs and patterned floor tiles in bathrooms and kitchens. Also look for scratch- and water-resistant quartz countertops.

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With warm finishes, ceiling beams and barn doors, the combined kitchen and living area of Jennings Constructionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Willow model in Grand Oaks Manor gives off a modern-rustic vibe. At 1,923 square feet, the home is priced from $345,100. The architect is Canin Architecture Design Studio.

David Weekley Homes’ The Boulevard model features an owner’s bath with a walk-in shower. Oversized showers in master baths are a hot trend in new homes. Ranging in size from 3,139-3,165 square feet, the home is priced from $417,990.

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Phil Kean Design Group, one of Central Florida’s best-known custom builders, not only follows trends but has set quite a few itself. Kean’s buyers are asking for “wet rooms,” which feature tubs inside of showers.

Plus, Bartholomew says, interior design is bringing the outside in with earth tones for walls and cabinetry, medium- and warmtone wood flooring, and mixed metals for fixtures and finishes. In the owner’s bath, expect luxurious, spa-like features such as freestanding soaking tubs and Super Showers with tile that carries up to the ceiling, he adds. The low-maintenance lifestyle for the home overall is important, too, with townhomes, garden homes and bungalows with small yards or provided lawn care growing in popularity. Bartholomew notes that potential homebuyers collect ideas and inspiration from reading new-home magazines, watching homedesign TV shows or surfing the internet to catch the latest trends. “People want to see what the final installation looks like and then bring that inspiration to life in their own home,” he says. “Builders then work to make it a reality.” Outdoor living areas are among the most popular trends with homebuyers, Bartholomew says, which is no wonder, considering Central Florida’s temperate year-round climate. “These spaces aren’t simply extended covered patios,” he explains. “Homebuyers are creating entire rooms as extensions of their indoor living areas, with plush furniture and outdoor kitchens or fireplaces to complete the space.” Minto Communities (minto.com), another homebuilder with projects in several Central Florida counties, provides its buyers with similar choices. “A continuing trend is consumer demand for eco-friendly,

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energy-efficient, low maintenance homes,” says William Bullock, Minto’s division president. Homebuyers also respond to spaces that flow seamlessly from indoor to outdoor living, creatively designed outdoor living spaces and private retreat areas. And don’t forget multifunctional, easy-to-access cabinets in kitchens. Bathrooms are becoming pampering places, with master suites encompassing walk-in showers, soaking tubs, double vanities and walk-in closets. Energy efficiency is important, as are two- and three-car garages and distinctive architectural details, Bullock says. Phil Kean Design Group (philkeandesigns.com) in Winter Park, one of Central Florida’s best-known custom builders, not only follows trends but has set quite a few itself. Company president Phil Kean identified some trends that homebuyers can expect to see. n Smart-home technology. n Warm, earthy colors. n Wood in kitchens. n Brass tones in fixtures, hardware and furnishings. n Hidden pantries. n Wet rooms (a bathtub inside a shower). n Multifunctional rooms. n Indoor-outdoor living spaces that share the same finish materials.

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“Also, our clients are asking for sustainability and green certifications, and some ask for electric car chargers,” he says. “We’re seeing an upswing in requests for basements, wine rooms and safe rooms.” Some clients ask for specific pet spaces and several have asked for so-called “dirty kitchens,” which means there’s a main kitchen but also one that’s out of sight and need not be as pristine all the time. Also, because of the proliferation of porch thieves, Kean is seeing more requests for outdoor lockable rooms where home-delivered merchandise can be stashed. Kean summed up key trends this way: n Seamless design from inside to outside, which has been a Kean trademark for years. n Walkability to amenities. n Open floorplans. n Large garages that encompass storage space. n Big bathrooms and spa-like master suites. n Smart technology. n Oversized kitchens. n Value per square foot. n Multigenerational/in-law spaces. Pillsbury, with Keesee Associates, notes trends in architec-

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tural styling. “Surprisingly, it looks like there may be an alternative to the contemporary look that everyone just had to have last year,” he says. “‘Transitional,’ although not actually a style, is still a word being used to describe where people want to take their designs.” The farmhouse style is more popular now, Pillsbury adds, but a cleaner and more refined version. He also agreed that smart-home technology will be one of the key trends in 2019. “Tech is king,” he says. “We live in such a fun time as it relates to how high-tech offerings can improve our living experience. Not only has it become more affordable to include electronics and automation, it’s become practical.” High-tech LED lighting, cellular security options and solutions for universal living have made it possible to live more comfortably than would otherwise be possible without technological advances and the decreasing prices of once-exotic features. For Pillsbury and other designers and builders, creating the perfect place to call home is still the No. 1 goal. “For more than three decades, I’ve believed it’s about crafting a design for a family like a well-tailored suit,” he says. “Life is stressful. People work hard to make a good living and they deserve to live in a place that provides a sense of calm and rejuvenation. Some modern amenities provide this — while for others it may just be having the ability to live in a trend-setting home.” 

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Karen and Michael Altavilla gladly left the frozen winters in Pennsylvania for a golf course-facing home in sunny Solivita.

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ichael Altavilla glimpsed his future during a visit to Central Florida in 2007. During a weeklong golf trip with friends and family, Altavilla found himself at Solivita, a 55-plus community west of Kissimmee. “He stood on the bridge — that we now can see from our lanai — with his brother and said, ‘I’m going to retire here someday,’” recalled wife Karen.

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Solivita’s Riviera Spa and Fitness Center is a 32,000 square-foot facility featuring an indoor walking track and indoor heated lap and exercise pool.

Nearly a decade later, Altavilla’s prediction came true. In 2016 the couple packed up and moved from the cold north of Lehman, Pennsylvania, to the Sunshine State. “We were tired of the cold, snow and ice,” Karen says. They gladly replaced the frozen winters with a comfortable home on the 18th hole, good friends, year-round outdoor recreation — and a relaxing lifestyle for the young retirees. Michael, 61, retired five years ago from his job as a sales representative for a national consumer-goods company; Karen, 56, had worked for an interior designer. While Solivita may have been their first choice, they considered other communities as well. “When we were ready to move, I made Mike look for three years all around Central Florida at all 55-plus communities,” Karen says. “Solivita was the best fit for us, with all the amenities, activities and people around at all times.” Just as the Altavillas discovered, Central Florida hosts a number of 55-plus communities that are carefully designed to meet the needs of active adults who have no intention of shifting their lifestyles into slow gear.

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“The baby boomers are driving changes in expectations for active-adult communities,” says William Bullock, division president of Minto Communities, developer of Latitude Margaritaville, a new active-adult community in Daytona Beach. “They’re living longer than previous generations.” He continues. “They are also healthier, more active and engaged in a wide variety of activities.” As more of the country’s 75 million baby boomers, born between 1946 and 1964, reach retirement age, 55-plus communities are more popular than ever. The U.S. Census projects baby boomers will make up 25 percent of Florida’s population by 2020. “The country’s demographics are the driving force for 55plus communities,” says Tom Eleazer, sales and marketing vice president for Arlington Ridge Homes, developer of Arlington Ridge, an active-adult development in Leesburg. “We’re right in the middle of the baby boomer generation retirement cycle, which probably has 10 to 15 years left to run,” he adds. “Many are reasonably affluent and own their own homes in northern areas that have increased in value. This allows them to cash out and purchase more reasonably priced

Solivita boasts a picture-postcard town center (above) as well as the Stonegate Golf Club (below), surrounded by 100-year-old oak hammocks, lush greenery, peaceful waterways and streams.

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homes in Florida.” Florida, notes Eleazer, continues to be favored by retirees because of its low taxes, good weather and good transportation corridors to the Northeast and Midwest. Central Florida puts out the perfect welcome mat. The highway system provides easy access to other parts of the state, including its beaches, ocean ports and international airports. Taxes may be lower in Florida than elsewhere. Just as significant to today’s active adults are such perks as access to water and other outdoor recreation opportunities, such as hiking and biking trails. Also high on the must-have list are education, culture, healthcare and attractions. “Older adults are experiencing a profound increase in longevity, when compared to their parents and grandparents,” says Dr. Richard Tucker, professor emeritus of Psychology and Aging Studies at the University of Central Florida and the former UCF liaison to the Learning Institute for Elders (LIFE) at UCF. “There are certainly physiological reasons for that increase, such as better living conditions and healthcare,” he continues. “But they’re also much better educated and are becoming more and more aware of the importance of lifestyle on longevity and the quality of life.” Lifestyle is now considered the best predictor of healthy and active aging. One of the largest studies of older adults showed that lifestyle may impact as much as 60 percent of the aging process. Other researchers have clearly shown the importance of activity, social interaction and stress management as the leading contributors to successful aging.

In many cases, Central Florida’s 55-plus communities can provide the tonic for the active adult who wants to live healthy lifestyles. Here are a few examples.

SOLIVITA Single-family homes and villas priced from $174,990 to $374,990, with sizes ranging from 1,295 to 2,840 square feet. Homes have large pantries, open floorplans, gourmet kitchens and entertainment areas. Located in Polk County, near the Osceola County line. taylormorrison.com. With its first home built in 2000, Solivita is one of the oldest active-adult communities in Central Florida. Developed by Taylor Morrison, there are currently 4,600 homes in the gated community. Plans call for 5,600 at build-out. At Solivita, typical buyers are pensioned retirees from the Northeast or locals from Central Florida, says Larry Mull, vice president of sales for the company. Community amenities include resort-style features, a fulltime lifestyle staff, a golf course, spa and fitness centers, tennis and pickleball courts, a softball field, restaurants, a dog park, an art gallery and a ballroom. Mull says residents who move to Solivita find “great value, established amenities and group organizations.” That’s just what the Altavillas found when they relocated in 2016. “Since moving to Solivita, we’ve made many new friends,” says Karen Altavilla. “We are all mostly in the same phase of WINTER 2019

Taylor Morrison’s Esplanade at Highland Ranch showcases several popular models. The Pallazio (above) boasts a light-drenched master bedroom. At 2,929 square feet, it’s priced from $364,995. The Santini (below) has a lavish outdoor living area. At 2,203 square feet, it’s priced from $294,995.

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Kolter Homes’ Cresswind at Victoria Gardens (above) encourages socializing with beautiful outdoor amenities and recreation areas. Among the models from which to choose are the Aster (below), notable for its oversized island kitchen. At 2,024 square feet, it’s priced starting at $267,900.

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K. Hovnanian Homes’ Four Seasons at Orlando features casually elegant models such as the St. Thomas, with an outdoor living area ideal for parties or quiet family gatherings. At 2,029 square feet, it’s priced from $320,990.

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Shea Homesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Trilogy community in Groveland offers residents a variety of classes, including arts and crafts. The Grille restaurant (above and below) offers great food and entertainment. Homes in Trilogy range from 1,540-2,295 square feet, and are priced from $226,990.

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our lives. We go out to dinner, play cards and just get together to have a nice evening.” The Altavillas bought a home with an open floorplan for entertaining and added a casita and a courtyard. Karen learned to play pickleball, plays softball and has taken water aerobics and drum lessons. Michael plays golf, shuffleboard and bocce ball. They enjoy the community’s car shows and festivals. “We have a lot of family and friends who come to visit,” says Karen, who appreciates proximity to the region’s tourist attractions. “Each time they can’t wait for their next visit.”

LATITUDE MARGARITAVILLE Villas priced from $253,990, with sizes ranging from 1,503 to 1,862 square feet. Homes have two bedrooms, a den or hobby room, two baths, a covered lanai and two-car garage. Singlefamily homes are priced from $298,990, with sizes ranging from 1,684 to 2,564 square feet. Homes have two to three bedrooms plus den, two- to three-car garages, two to three-and-ahalf baths and covered lanais. Located in Daytona Beach west of I-95 at LPGA Boulevard. Visit latitudemargaritaville.com. Developed by Minto Communities and Margaritaville Holdings, the Jimmy Buffett-inspired Latitude Margaritaville began construction in November 2018. Currently more than 300 homes are underway; plans call for 3,400 homes in the first phase and up to 7,000 by build-out on the 1,600-acre site. “Today’s active-adult homebuyer is looking for quality and value in a home as well as dining, entertainment, fitness amenities and wellness programs within their community,” says William Bullock, Minto’s division president. “They want to be near dining, shopping, entertainment, healthcare, educational opportunities and major transportation systems,” he continues. Homes in the community are designed for relaxing, entertaining and comfortably accommodating houseguests. They include hobby rooms and dens that can be used as home offices as well as master suites with two walk-in closets, raised height vanities and large walk-in showers in the master baths. In addition, each has two- or three-car garages for extra storage and for golf carts — the streets are golf-cart friendly. Bullock says Latitude Margaritaville homebuyers are health conscious and want to live in a community that provides resort-level amenities that promote an active lifestyle and social interaction with neighbors as well as easy access to amenities. The community’s amenities that are scheduled to open in early 2019 include: n A town square with a bandshell for live music and dancing. n A bar and restaurant. n A fitness center with an aerobics studio, an indoor lap pool, a spa, fitness classes and wellness programs. n Pickleball and tennis courts. n A community pool with beach entry, cabanas, tiki huts and

a poolside bar. n A dog park called — wait for it — “Barkaritaville.”

ESPLANADE AT HIGHLAND RANCH Single-family homes priced from $239,995 to $368,995, with sizes ranging from 1,772 to 3,006 square feet. Homes have open floorplans, outdoor living areas and gourmet kitchens. Located in Clermont just west of Florida’s Turnpike. Visit taylormorrison.com. Developed by Taylor Morrison, 4-year-old Esplanade at Highland Ranch will have 402 homes at build-out. Typical buyers are baby boomers who are retiring and want to stay active. They’re both local and from out-of-state, mainly from the North. Community amenities geared for active adults include an on-site lifestyle director for community events, a resort-style swimming pool with cabanas, tennis courts, bocce ball courts, a spa and fitness center, a dog park, and a clubhouse with a billiard room and a coffee bar. Buyers are attracted to the community for “the value that we provide in a boutique community in the pristine rolling hills of Clermont,” says Taylor Morrison’s Larry Mull.

CRESSWIND AT VICTORIA GARDENS Single-family homes priced from the $220s to the $400s, with sizes ranging from 1,500 to more than 3,500 square feet. Homes have two to five bedrooms. Located between U.S. Highway 17-92 and I-4 in Deland. Visit cresswindvg.com. Developed by Kolter Homes, Cresswind at Victoria Gardens was founded in 2000 and is the 55-plus component of the larger Victoria Park master-planned community. Cresswind plans call for more than 1,000 homes at build-out. Buyers are attracted to Cresswind by the “open kitchen design, accessible storage, energy-efficiency, healthy construction and flexible spaces that can adapt as their needs change,” says John Manrique, marketing vice president for Kolter Homes. For example, he notes, a den may serve as a home office today but could be converted into another bedroom or yoga studio in the future. Manrique says the typical Cresswind buyer is a social, active person who enjoys being a part of a community that offers walkable neighborhoods, clubhouses with activities and opportunities to interact with others. Other amenities include on-site dining, pickleball, fitness centers and social spaces than can host a variety of clubs and parties. There also are experienced lifestyle directors to keep things bustling. In addition, Cresswind residents have access to all the amenities in Victoria Park, which include a golf course, a village center and a medical park. WINTER 2019

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Among the models from which to choose at Trilogy by Shea Homes is the Declare model, which at 2,065 square feet is base-priced from $264,990. WINTER 2019

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The water amenities at Arlington Ridge include a free-form resort-style pool with beach entry, a lap pool, a heated pool adjacent to the fitness center and an oversized spa with therapy jets.

The location itself is a bonus. Notes Manrique: “Central Florida, especially Volusia County, gives you access to everything — beaches, attractions, parks, outdoor recreation, shopping, dining, culture, universities, sports and top medical care — in 30 minutes or less. Best of all, you can enjoy all this year-round at a solid value and with no state income tax — the lack of which has perennially made Florida attractive to retirees.

FOUR SEASONS AT ORLANDO Single-family homes priced from $270,990 to $340,990, with sizes ranging from 1,428 to 2,328 square feet. Homes have open floorplans, outdoor living spaces and 2.5-car garages. Villas, priced from the mid-$200s and ranging in size from 1,429 to 1,582 square feet, have recently become available. Just east of S.R. 429, north of I-4 in Kissimmee. Visit khov.com/fsorlando. Developed by K. Hovnanian Homes, gated Four Seasons at Orlando launched in 2017. Currently there are 105 homes, with 533 planned at build-out. Susan Moss, the company’s marketing manager, says that typical buyers are in their early 60s and are recent retirees. They’re often downsizing and are looking for a “sense of community and an active lifestyle with neighbors of the same demographics,” she notes. Community amenities cover more than 80,000 square feet

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of indoor-outdoor recreational space, encompassing multiple fitness facilities, a resort-style swimming pool with cabanas, tennis courts, and courts for bocce ball and pickle ball. There are also game rooms and an on-site activities director. Buyers who are 55-plus are drawn to Central Florida for several reasons, Moss says. “Weather in Florida is conducive to active outdoor living for retirees coming from colder climates,” she notes. “That’s in addition to the reasonable cost of living and proximity to major attractions.” She says that Four Seasons Orlando has many cash buyers, many from California or other areas of the country where the cost of living is higher than average.

TRILOGY ORLANDO Single-family homes priced from $224,990 to $329,990, with sizes ranging from 1,540 to 2,295 square feet. Homes have expanded great rooms, integrated indoor-outdoor spaces and multifunctional spaces. Just south of Florida’s Turnpike in Groveland. Visit trilogylife.com. Shea Homes bought Trilogy Orlando from a previous builder in 2010. Today there are more than 700 homes, with a total of 1,147 planned at build-out. “Trilogy buyers are typically expecting more than the standard amenities within a traditional community,” says Michael Fraley, Florida area vice president for Shea Homes. “They’re looking to expand their social circle that may have

Among the many amenities at Lakes of Mount Dora are eight pickleball courts, two tennis courts and a basketball court. Pringle Homes and Medallion Home are builders in the community.

dwindled as their peers moved out of the neighborhoods they’d raised their kids in for years,” he continues. “Their expectation is that Trilogy will deliver exceptional lifestyle programming unlike other builders.” Buyers want to try new things, connect with others and experience real community, he adds. “They’re looking for fivestar worthy lifestyle programming and the opportunity to enjoy a highly amenitized community.” He noted that residents have full access to the community’s 57,000-square-foot clubhouse, an indoor and outdoor resort pool, a culinary studio designed for chef demonstrations and private events, a modern day “man-cave” that serves as a sports escape, an artisan studio, a state-of-the-art fitness studio and a restaurant. Hospitality-trained resort teams oversee planned activities.

ARLINGTON RIDGE Single-family homes priced from the $190s to the mid$300,000s, with sizes ranging from 1,700 to 2,500 square feet. Homes have luxury finishes such as granite or quartz countertops, laminate flooring, upgraded appliances, wider doorways, no stairs, walk-in showers and ADA-compliant toilets. Located east of Florida’s Turnpike, west of U.S. Highway 27, in Leesburg. Visit arlingtonridgeusa.com. Arlington Ridge Homes, an affiliate of Florida Leisure Communities, took over the Trilogy retirement community in 2014.

Plans call for 1,046 single-family, duplex villas and townhomes at build-out. “Our typical buyer is a 60- to 65-year-old married couple who has sold a home up north and is looking for a Florida home in a community that makes it easy to make new friends,” says Tom Eleazer, vice president of sales and marketing for Arlington Ridge Homes. “Although many are golfers, others are more interested in various fitness activities and pastimes that we offer via our extensive amenities,” he continues. Those amenities include: n An 18-hole championship golf course, two heated pools, a spa, fitness center, a large hall with a theater and catering facilities, and a full-service restaurant and tavern. n Easy access to shopping and medical care, major highways, international airports and attractions. n Gated and staffed around the clock. n Group activities and social events, fitness classes and golf clinics. Active-adult buyers are looking for quality and affordability when considering a new home, Eleazer says. “The ability to customize and build their dream home is very important.” In addition, he notes, buyers want a stable community with affordable fees where there are many activities from which to choose and opportunities to socialize. As the active-adult population expands, homebuyers and WINTER 2019

Beazer Homes’ Gatherings of Lake Nona is the first 55-plus community in master-planned Lake Nona, which is located in east Orlando. Prices for the condominium homes start in the $290s.

builders will continue to find a warm, inviting spot in the Sunshine State. “We believe the market for 55-plus communities will continue to be robust for the next decade and beyond because of the number of people in the U.S. reaching retirement age during this period,” says Eleazer. He adds: “Our area still has a good supply of developable land at reasonable prices, and Florida continues to attract retirees because of its weather, affordable cost of living and low tax structure.”

LAKES OF MOUNT DORA Single-family homes, many of which are waterfront or have water views, are priced from the $190s to the $500s with sizes ranging from 1,263 to 3,252 square feet. Off S.R. 44 near historic downtown Mount Dora in Lake County. Visit pringle.com or medallionhome.com. In Lake County, Pringle Homes and Medallion Home are building in a 55-plus community called Lakes of Mount Dora where most homes are waterfront or water view.

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It’s a gated community where “the casual Florida lifestyle allows residents to be as active or as laid back as they choose,” says Dale Roberts, chief brand officer with Dale Roberts & Associates, the company that handles marketing for the community. Home amenities include single-floor living, open floorplans, outdoor living areas, large master suites with two walk-in closets and large two- or three-car garages. In addition, buyers have the option of a summer kitchen with wet bar, refrigerator and grill. Many universal design elements can be incorporated with ADA-approved access, easy access light switches, smooth shower access and universal thresholds. Community amenities include an 18,000-square-foot clubhouse with a resort-style pool, a fitness studio, a library, and tennis, pickleball, basketball and bocce courts. There also are walking trails, club activities, and boat and RV storage. Of course, one of the top amenities is Mount Dora itself. Nationally recognized for its historic downtown of shops and restaurants, the Lake County city stays busy with festivals and other events year-round. “Mount Dora is a highly sought-after, historic bedroom community of Lake County, just far enough from the city of Orlando and all of the attractions,” Roberts says.

THE LAKES AT HARMONY Single-family homes priced from the low $200s to the low $300s, with sizes ranging from 1,404 to 2,874 square feet. Homes are one-story and have open floorplans, spacious master suites, luxurious fixtures and inviting living areas. Located along U.S. 192 about 10 miles east of St. Cloud in Osceola County. Visit harmonyfl.com. Boomers who came of age in the ’60s remember plenty of wistful talk about living in harmony. Few figured they would literally live in Harmony — a place as well as a state of being. The Lakes at Harmony is a 55-plus neighborhood within Harmony, an 11,000-acre, master-planned community in Osceola County. The community is oriented around nature, with more than 70 percent of its acreage designated permanently as preserve areas. In the Lakes at Harmony, Lennar Homes is building approximately 400 single-family homes and is offering six models from which to choose. Homes in the gated community — all of which are one-story — are built with active adults in mind, boasting open floorplans and energy-efficient features. Most will offer golf-course views. Residents will enjoy a private clubhouse, with a zero-entry pool as well as a gathering room, a catering kitchen, a crafts area and a fitness center. A “sunset gazebo” overlooks the 14th green of the Audubon-certified Harmony Golf Course. Another plus: Lakes at Harmony residents will have full access to existing amenities, including, most notably, the 18-hole championship golf course and its well-appointed clubhouse and pro shop. Shopping is also convenient at the Town Square Marketplace, which features several restaurants. Harmony also has tennis, pickleball, and bocce ball courts as well as a dog park and 12.6 miles of walking and biking trails, among other amenities. There’ll be plenty to do in the Lakes at Harmony, with Zumba classes, themed dinners, and various special-interest clubs. An on-site activities director will help organize additional social functions and other community events.

GATHERINGS of LAKE NONA Condominium homes priced from $279,000, and ranging in size from 1,368 to 1,805 square feet with two or three bedrooms. Access-controlled buildings have private garages and covered balconies, with water views available. Located in southeast Orlando in the Lake Nona master-planned community. Visit beazer.com. Beazer Homes’ Gatherings of Lake Nona is the first 55-plus community in the Lake Nona master-planned community, located in east Orlando, where the company has debuted 216 low-maintenance condominiums complete with elevators and garages. A clubhouse is the center of activity, and there are plenty of

amenities to keep residents fit and active. Outdoors, there’s a pool and patio along with sports courts and an inviting fire pit for evening get-togethers. The clubhouse features a fitness center as well as multipurpose rooms for community gatherings and social events. If you’re feeling competitive, there are courts for pickleball or bocce ball. And your furry friends will love the on-site dog park. There are four floorplans from which to choose, with two or three bedrooms, two bathrooms and attached one-car garages. Each building offers elevator access from the ground floor along with private, covered balconies. All plans feature spacious master suites with walk-in closets, and bathrooms with stylish fixtures. A number of custom upgrades are available. Of course, one of Gatherings of Lake Nona’s biggest selling points is its location in Lake Nona, for decades one of the region’s premier addresses. It’s near the burgeoning Lake Nona Town Center as well as Lake Nona’s Medical City, with its new VA Hospital.

DEL WEBB SUNBRIDGE Single-family homes and villas located in northwest Osceola County, near Lake Nona’s Medical City. Models and prices had not been announced at press time. Visit delwebbhomes.com. If there’s a name synonymous with active-adult living it’s got to be Del Webb, the biggest developer of active-adult communities in the U.S. Last year, Tavistock Development Company, developers of Lake Nona, announced that Del Webb would be the first builder in its 24,000-acre Sunbridge master-planned community in northwest Osceola County. Del Webb Sunbridge, a gated 55-plus neighborhood, will encompass 700 acres and could include up to 1,350 homes. Also planned is a 25,500-square-foot clubhouse with state-of-theart indoor and outdoor amenities. A full-time lifestyle director will make certain that buyers are as active as they wish to be. A national brand of PulteGroup Inc., Del Webb will bring more than six decades of homebuilding experience to Sunbridge. Model homes are expected to open this summer, although the home choices and prices had not been released at press time. “Their track record of creating vibrant, active places will be a wonderful addition to Sunbridge,” says Rob Adams, vice president of residential development for Tavistock Development Company. Sunbridge will also encompass commercial and retail centers as well as a variety of neighborhoods aimed at buyers across the spectrum — not just 55-plus. The community will incorporate best practices and place-making principles from across Tavistock’s award-winning portfolio. And these folks know what they’re doing. Lake Nona ranks among the best-selling master-planned communities in the U.S. and was heralded in Fortune magazine as “the future of cities.”  WINTER 2019

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 fdoe.com.

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

School Grade 2018

School Grade 2017

LAKE ORIENTA

79.3

59.7

LAWTON

26.0

BENTLEY

64.3

LAYER

63.6

CARILLON

33.0

LONGWOOD

68.1

CASSELBERRY

77.4

MIDWAY

90.1

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Graduation Rate 2016-17

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

83.2

Free or Reduced Lunch %

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Graduation Rate 2016-17

Free or Reduced Lunch %

School Grade 2017

School Grade 2018

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

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

CHOICES IN LEARNING (CHARTER)

31.7

PARTIN

25.3

CRYSTAL LAKE

37.8

PINE CREST

92.2

EASTBROOK

60.5

RAINBOW

39.1

ENGLISH ESTATES

81.7

RED BUG

53.0

EVANS

42.0

SABAL POINT

36.6

FOREST CITY

76.9

SPRING LAKE

65.5

GENEVA

49.4

STENSTROM

47.1

GOLDSBORO MAGNET

61.6

STERLING PARK

59.9

HAMILTON

93.0

WALKER

24.2

HEATHROW

23.7

WEKIVA

37.6

HIGHLANDS

69.5

WICKLOW

88.4

IDYLLWILDE

88.5

WILSON

31.1

KEETH

35.7

WINTER SPRINGS

79.2

LAKE MARY

59.3

WOODLANDS

31.3

SEMINOLE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLS CHILES

28.8

MILWEE

69.5

GREENWOOD LAKES

67.8

ROCK LAKE

42.3

INDIAN TRAILS

44.3

SANFORD

53.5

JACKSON HEIGHTS

35.3

SOUTH SEMINOLE

73.9

MARKHAM WOODS

48.6

TEAGUE

61.0

MILLENNIUM

72.2

TUSKAWILLA

58.4

SEMINOLE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS CROOMS ACADEMY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

HAGERTY

23.9

LAKE BRANTLEY

52.0

LAKE HOWELL

56.7

LAKE MARY

45.5

45.3

100

LYMAN

58.8

OVIEDO

38.7

SEMINOLE

57.4

WINTER SPRINGS

58.7

21.5

35.2

SEMINOLE COUNTY VIRTUAL FRANCHISE

SEMINOLE COUNTY COMBINED SCHOOLS GALILEO SCHOOL FOR GIFTED LEARNING K-8 (CHARTER)

26.8

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SEMINOLE SCIENCE K-8 (CHARTER)

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

School Grade 2018

School Grade 2017

Free or Reduced Lunch %

Graduation Rate 2016-17

100.0

MICHIGAN AVENUE

86.6

100.0

MILL CREEK

100.0

CHESTNUT SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

100.0

NARCOOSSEE

45.5

CYPRESS

100.0

DEERWOOD

100.0

EAST LAKE

85.5

FLORA RIDGE

51.9

HICKORY TREE

65.5

HIGHLANDS

100.0

KISSIMMEE

100.0

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Graduation Rate 2016-17

Free or Reduced Lunch %

School Grade 2017

School Grade 2018

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

CENTRAL AVENUE

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

BOGGY CREEK

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

OSCEOLA COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS NEPTUNE

100.0

PARTIN SETTLEMENT

85.4

PLEASANT HILL

98.3

POINCIANA ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS

100.0

REEDY CREEK

98.1

ST. CLOUD

58.0

SUNRISE

97.0

98.5

100.0

KOA

100.0

THACKER AVENUE SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

LAKEVIEW

88.6

VENTURA

OSCEOLA COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLS DENN JOHN

100.0

NARCOOSSEE

58.2

DISCOVERY INTERMEDIATE

100.0

NEPTUNE

91.5

HORIZON

92.3

PARKWAY

100.0

KISSIMMEE

100.0

ST. CLOUD

60.9

NEW DIMENSIONS

88.5

OSCEOLA

100.0

POINCIANA

98.4

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL

68.5

100

ST. CLOUD

65.2

ST. CLOUD PREPARATORY ACADEMY

61.9

OSCEOLA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS AVANT GARDE ACADEMY OF OSCEOLA 6-12 (CHARTER)

100.0

CELEBRATION

61.9

FOUR CORNERS UPPER 9-12 (CHARTER)

69.7

GATEWAY

98.0

HARMONY

44.9

LIBERTY

96.8

OSCEOLA COUNTY COMBINED SCHOOLS AVANT GARDE ACADEMY POINCIANA K-8 (CHARTER) BELLALAGO ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER) CANOE CREEK ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER)

100.0

65.9

32.4

OSCEOLA SCIENCE K-8 (CHARTER) OSCEOLA VIRTUAL SCHOOL (SECONDARY) POINCIANA ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS PK-5 (CHARTER)

72.0

88.3

CELEBRATION SCHOOL K-8

28.1

100.0

P. M. WELLS ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER)

100.0

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

FLORIDA CYBER K-12 (CHARTER)

9.7

FOUR CORNERS K-8 (CHARTER)

66.6

HARMONY COMMUNITY SCHOOL

38.9

KISSIMMEE ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER) MATER BRIGHTON LAKES ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER) MATER PALMS ACADEMY K-12 OSCEOLA COUNTY SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS 6-12 (CHARTER)

94.4

100.0

80.1

53.6

67.4

100.0

57.0

100.0

95.3

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100.0

LITTLE RIVER

100.0

APOPKA

100.0

LOCKHART

100.0

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Graduation Rate 2016-17

LAWTON CHILES

Free or Reduced Lunch %

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

65.8

School Grade 2017

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

100.0

School Grade 2018

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Graduation Rate 2016-17

Free or Reduced Lunch %

School Grade 2017

School Grade 2018

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

ANDOVER

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

ALOMA

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ORANGE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS -

AVALON

30.9

LOVELL

100.0

AZALEA PARK

100.0

MEADOW WOODS

100.0

BALDWIN PARK

40.0

METROWEST

82.5

BAY LAKE

38.0

MICHAEL MCCOY

100.0

BAY MEADOWS

44.3

MILLENNIA

100.0

BONNEVILLE

100.0

MILLENNIA GARDENS

100.0

BROOKSHIRE

53.2

MOLLIE RAY

100.0

CAMELOT

68.0

MOSS PARK

39.8

CASTLE CREEK

100.0

NAP FORD COMMUNITY (CHARTER)

100.0

CATALINA

100.0

NORTHLAKE PARK COMMUNITY

46.4

CHENEY

100.0

OAK HILL

100.0

CHICKASAW

100.0

OAKLAND AVENUE (CHARTER)

33.1

CITRUS

100.0

OAKSHIRE

100.0

CLAY SPRINGS

100.0

OCOEE

100.0

COLUMBIA

63.3

ORANGE CENTER

100.0

CONWAY

100.0

ORLANDO SCIENCE (CHARTER)

49.0

CYPRESS PARK

100.0

ORLO VISTA

100.0

CYPRESS SPRINGS

58.0

PALM LAKE

51.5

DEERWOOD

63.7

PALMETTO

100.0

DILLARD STREET

100.0

PERSHING-PINE CASTLE

88.3

DOMMERICH

22.3

PHYLLIS WHEATLEY

100.0

DOVER SHORES

100.0

PINAR

100.0

DR. PHILLIPS

39.1

PINE HILLS

100.0

DREAM LAKE

100.0

PINECREST CREEK (CHARTER)

93.0

DURRANCE

100.0

PINELOCH

100.0

EAGLE CREEK

42.6

PINEWOOD

100.0

EAGLES NEST

100.0

PRAIRIE LAKE

80.1

EAST LAKE

60.6

PRINCETON

41.5

ECCLESTON

100.0

RIDGEWOOD PARK

100.0

ENDEAVOR

72.7

RIVERDALE

100.0

ENGELWOOD

100.0

RIVERSIDE

100.0

FORSYTH WOODS

100.0

ROCK LAKE

100.0

HIAWASSEE

100.0

ROCK SPRINGS

72.7

HIDDEN OAKS

77.5

ROLLING HILLS

100.0

HILLCREST

37.0

ROSEMONT

100.0

HUNGERFORD

100.0

SADLER

100.0

HUNTERS CREEK

58.9

SAND LAKE

51.6

INDEPENDENCE

24.7

SHENANDOAH

60.9

IVEY LANE

100.0

SHINGLE CREEK

100.0

JOHN YOUNG

81.8

SOUTHWOOD

100.0

KEENES CROSSING

28.0

SPRING LAKE

100.0

KID’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE (CHARTER) OCOEE

80.1

STONE LAKES

33.6

KILLARNEY

100.0

LAKE COMO

100.0

LAKE GEM

100.0

LAKE GEORGE

100.0

LAKE SILVER

100.0

LAKE SYBELIA

62.9

LAKE WESTON

100.0

LAKE WHITNEY

25.4

LAKEMONT

55.6

LAKEVILLE

100.0

LANCASTER

100.0

LAUREATE PARK

22.1

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SUN BLAZE

61.9

SUNRIDGE

63.0

SUNRISE

34.2

SUNSET PARK

33.6

TANGELO PARK

100.0

THORNEBROOKE

35.8

THREE POINTS

100.0

TILDENVILLE

83.1

TIMBER LAKES

46.2

UCP EAST (CHARTER)

66.8

UNION PARK

100.0

VENTURA

100.0

VISTA LAKES

59.0

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

School Grade 2018

School Grade 2017

Free or Reduced Lunch %

Graduation Rate 2016-17

100.0

WHISPERING OAK

25.0

100.0

WILLIAM FRANGUS

100.0

WATERFORD

54.2

WILLIAM S. MAXEY

100.0

WEST CREEK

53.4

WINDERMERE

11.3

WEST OAKS

100.0

WINEGARD

100.0

WESTBROOKE

57.6

WOLF LAKE

51.5

WESTPOINTE

71.7

WYNDHAM LAKES

100.0

WETHERBEE

100.0

ZELLWOOD

100.0

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Graduation Rate 2016-17

Free or Reduced Lunch %

School Grade 2017

School Grade 2018

44 60

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

31 52

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

WASHINGTON SHORES WATERBRIDGE

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ORANGE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

ORANGE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLS APOPKA

79.1

LEGACY

72.9

AVALON

31.2

LIBERTY

100.0

BRIDGEWATER

32.4

LOCKHART

100.0

CARVER

100.0

MAITLAND

47.4

CHAIN OF LAKES

77.1

MEADOW WOODS

100.0

COLLEGE PARK

100.0

MEADOWBROOK

100.0

CONWAY

73.1

MEMORIAL

100.0

CORNER LAKE

71.8

OCOEE

80.5

DISCOVERY

48.1

ODYSSEY

70.4

FREEDOM

100.0

PIEDMONT LAKES

100.0

GLENRIDGE

52.3

ROBINSWOOD

100.0

GOTHA

66.1

SOUTH CREEK

100.0

HOWARD

51.7

SOUTHWEST

59.5

HUNTERS CREEK

57.8

STONEWALL JACKSON

100.0

INNOVATION

52.0

SUNRIDGE

36.6

JUDSON B. WALKER

100.0

TIMBER SPRINGS

58.8

LAKE NONA

46.1

UNION PARK

100.0

LAKEVIEW

73.0

WESTRIDGE

100.0

WOLF LAKE

64.9

ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS APOPKA

65.6

MAYNARD EVANS

100.0

COLONIAL

100.0

OAK RIDGE

100.0

CORNERSTONE CHARTER ACADEMY

43.0

OCOEE

78.0

CYPRESS CREEK

100.0

OLYMPIA

58.3

DR. PHILLIPS

60.8

TIMBER CREEK

39.2

EAST RIVER

61.5

UNIVERSITY

68.5

72.7

WEKIVA

100.0

71.1

WEST ORANGE

43.8

JONES

100.0

WILLIAM R. BOONE

55.0

LAKE NONA

50.6

WINDERMERE

31.6

LEGACY (CHARTER)

0.0

100

WINTER PARK

42.5

EDGEWATER FREEDOM

ORANGE COUNTY COMBINED SCHOOLS ARBOR RIDGE K-8

61.4

ORANGE COUNTY VIRTUAL K-12

25.6

BLANKNER K-8

36.5

100.0

46.7

BRIDGEPREP K-8 (CHARTER)

ORLANDO SCIENCE MIDDLE HIGH 6-12 (CHARTER)

CENTRAL FLORIDA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER) CORNERSTONE ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER)

PASSPORT K-8 (CHARTER)

78.1

100.0

89.3

18.6

0.0

36.6

HOPE K-8 (CHARTER) INNOVATION MONTESSORI OCOEE K-8 (CHARTER)

6.2

23.5

LAKE EOLA K-8 (CHARTER)

0.5

33.2

100.0

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62.8

WEDGEFIELD SCHOOL K-8

53.1

WINDY RIDGE K-8 (CHARTER)

55.5

LEGENDS ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER) OCPS ACADEMIC CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE PK-8 ORANGE COUNTY PREPARATORY ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER)

100.0

69.9

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School Grade 2017

KATHLEEN

100.0

KINGSFORD

100.0

Graduation Rate 2016-17

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

100.0

Free or Reduced Lunch %

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

100.0

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Graduation Rate 2016-17

Free or Reduced Lunch %

School Grade 2017

School Grade 2018

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

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 AUBURNDALE CENTRAL

100.0

LAKE ALFRED

99.8

BARTOW ACADEMY

33.5

LAKE SHIPP

100.0

BEN HILL GRIFFIN JR.

100.0

LAKELAND MONTESSORI SCHOOL HOUSE (CHARTER)

7.1

LAUREL

100.0

LENA VISTA

100.0

LEWIS ANNA WOODBURY

100.0

LINCOLN AVENUE ACADEMY

28.5

LOUGHMAN OAKS

97.5

MAGNOLIA MONTESSORI ACADEMY (CHARTER)

0.0

MCKEEL CENTRAL ACADEMY K-6

30.5

MEDULLA

93.1

NORTH LAKELAND

100.0

OSCAR J. POPE

100.0

PALMETTO

100.0

PHILIP O’BRIEN

100.0

PINEWOOD

100.0

POLK AVENUE

100.0

POLK CITY

96.3

PURCELL

100.0

R. BRUCE WAGNER

89.6

R. CLEM CHURCHWELL

84.5

SANDHILL

98.6

SCOTT LAKE

68.0

SLEEPY HILL

100.0

SOCRUM

97.9

SOUTH MCKEEL ACADEMY K-7

28.3

SOUTHWEST

100.0

SPESSARD L. HOLLAND

65.3

SPOOK HILL

100.0

VALLEYVIEW

40.4

WAHNETA

100.0

WALTER CALDWELL

97.9

WENDELL WATSON

69.9

WINSTON ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING

80.4

BERKLEY

45.6

BETHUNE ACADEMY

74.7

CARLTON PALMORE

90.2

CHAIN OF LAKES

73.9

CLARENCE BOSWELL

100.0

CLEVELAND COURT

72.4

COMBEE ACADEMY

100.0

CRYSTAL LAKE

100.0

DALE R. FAIR BABSON PARK

92.2

DIXIELAND

100.0

DR. N.E. ROBERTS

89.2

DUNDEE ACADEMY

87.4

EAGLE LAKE

100.0

EASTSIDE

100.0

EDGAR L. PADGETT

93.6

ELBERT

99.3

FLORAL AVENUE

100.0

FRANK E. BRIGHAM ACADEMY

39.7

FRED G. GARNER

100.0

GARDEN GROVE

85.0

GIBBONS STREET

100.0

GRIFFIN

100.0

HARTRIDGE ACADEMY

60.6

HIGHLAND CITY

80.8

HIGHLANDS GROVE

62.7

HILLCREST

100.0

HORIZONS

93.7

INWOOD

100.0

JAMES E. STEPHENS

100.0

JAMES W. SIKES

77.8

JANIE HOWARD WILSON

100.0

JESSE KEEN

100.0

JOHN SNIVELY

100.0

POLK COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLS BARTOW

89.0

LAKE GIBSON

77.5

BERKLEY ACCELERATED (CHARTER)

43.7

LAKE MARION CREEK

100.0

BOK ACADEMY (CHARTER)

63.9

LAKELAND HIGHLANDS

46.2

CRYSTAL LAKE

100.0

LAKELAND MONTESSORI (CHARTER)

17.7

DANIEL JENKINS ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY

72.9

LAWTON CHILES ACADEMY

32.6

DENISON

93.3

MCLAUGHLIN FINE ARTS ACADEMY

100.0

DISCOVERY ACADEMY OF LAKE ALFRED (CHARTER)

77.6

MULBERRY

90.0

DUNDEE RIDGE

77.1

SHELLEY S. BOONE

100.0

JERE L. STAMBAUGH

99.5

SLEEPY HILL

95.9

JEWETT ACADEMY MAGNET

43.6

SOUTHWEST

96.5

KATHLEEN

100.0

UNION ACADEMY

33.1

LAKE ALFRED POLYTECH ACADEMY

100.0

WESTWOOD

100.0

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77.0

LAKE WALES

70.6

LAKELAND

55.6

MCKEEL ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY 7-12

33.1

100

MULBERRY

74.2

POLK PRE-COLLEGIATE ACADEMY 9-10

23.0

0.7

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Graduation Rate 2016-17

School Grade 2017

57.9

Free or Reduced Lunch %

School Grade 2018

67.7

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Graduation Rate 2016-17

Free or Reduced Lunch %

School Grade 2017

School Grade 2018

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

POLK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS A

2.3

100

77.1

FORT MEADE MIDDLE/SENIOR

95.3

FROSTPROOF MIDDLE/SENIOR

89.7

GEORGE W. JENKINS

38.2

HAINES CITY

80.2

KATHLEEN

78.5

LAKE GIBSON

61.3

POLK STATE COLLEGE COLLEGIATE RIDGE COMMUNITY

67.9

TENOROC

87.2

67.0

66.1

71.7

77.4

Graduation Rate 2016-17

Free or Reduced Lunch %

School Grade 2017

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

DISCOVERY

CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

BARTOW

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

AUBURNDALE

WINTER HAVEN

3.9

50.5

54.3

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

School Grade 2018

School Grade 2017

Free or Reduced Lunch %

Graduation Rate 2016-17

59 73

82.8

RIDGEVIEW GLOBAL STUDIES ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER) ROCHELLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS K-8 (CHARTER) ROSABELLE W. BLAKE ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER)

School Grade 2018

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

POLK COUNTY COMBINED SCHOOLS 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

87.2

MINNEOLA CONVERSION (CHARTER)

61.0

LAKE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ALTOONA

83.8

ASTATULA

69.1

BEVERLY SHORES

95.3

PINE RIDGE

53.6

CLERMONT

84.8

ROUND LAKE

39.1

CYPRESS RIDGE

31.8

SAWGRASS BAY

79.7

EUSTIS

81.6

SEMINOLE SPRINGS

72.6

EUSTIS HEIGHTS

90.6

SORRENTO

63.5

FRUITLAND PARK

85.5

TAVARES

76.4

GRASSY LAKE

54.2

84.7

THE VILLAGES ELEMENTARY OF LADY LAKE

81.5

GROVELAND LEESBURG

93.9

TREADWAY

80.0

LOST LAKE

51.9

TRIANGLE

89.9

UMATILLA

76.3

LAKE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLS CARVER

83.3

MOUNT DORA

65.6

CLERMONT

68.2

OAK PARK

92.5

EAST RIDGE

56.6

TAVARES

71.2

EUSTIS

75.9

UMATILLA

78.9

GRAY

71.7

WINDY HILL

58.4

LAKE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS LEESBURG

78.6

MOUNT DORA

59.3

SOUTH LAKE

62.2

64.3

TAVARES

60.2

48.8

UMATILLA

73.2

ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM

85.7

EAST RIDGE

56.7

EUSTIS

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Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

School Grade 2018

School Grade 2017

Free or Reduced Lunch %

Graduation Rate 2016-17

PINECREST LAKES ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER)

18.2

SPRING CREEK PK-8 (CHARTER)

88.7

School Grade 2018

School Grade 2017

Graduation Rate 2016-17

Free or Reduced Lunch %

School Grade 2017

School Grade 2018

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

17.6

LAKE COUNTY VIRTUAL K-12

26.1

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

School Grade 2018

School Grade 2017

Free or Reduced Lunch %

Graduation Rate 2016-17

Free or Reduced Lunch %

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

LAKE COUNTY COMBINED SCHOOLS IMAGINE SCHOOLS AT SOUTH LAKE K-8 (CHARTER)

BLUE LAKE

91.4

OSTEEN

79.4

CHAMPION

86.5

PALM TERRACE

95.6

CHISHOLM

68.1

PATHWAYS

53.6

CITRUS GROVE

73.9

PIERSON

89.6

CORONADO BEACH

42.5

PINE TRAIL

57.4

CYPRESS CREEK

38.4

PORT ORANGE

71.5

DEBARY

51.7

PRIDE

83.3

DELTONA LAKES

84.8

R. J. LONGSTREET

77.7

DISCOVERY

91.6

READ-PATTILLO

78.0

VOLUSIA COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

EDGEWATER PUBLIC

78.8

SAMSULA ACADEMY

4.1

EDITH I. STARKE

97.0

SOUTH DAYTONA

85.4

ENTERPRISE

84.3

SPIRIT

85.5

FOREST LAKE

80.3

SPRUCE CREEK

70.4

FREEDOM

59.0

SUGAR MILL

76.3

FRIENDSHIP

92.7

SUNRISE

83.8

GEORGE W. MARKS

72.0

SWEETWATER

52.3

HORIZON

68.9

THE READING EDGE ACADEMY

10.0

INDIAN RIVER

77.0

TIMBERCREST

76.4

LOUISE S. MCINNIS

91.6

TOMOKA

57.1

MANATEE COVE

77.4

TURIE T. SMALL

98.3

ORANGE CITY

85.5

VOLUSIA PINES

84.1

ORMOND BEACH

80.6

WESTSIDE

95.9

WOODWARD AVENUE

78.9

ORTONA

82.3

OSCEOLA

73.3

VOLUSIA COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLS CAMPBELL

94.2

HERITAGE

79.9

CREEKSIDE

44.2

NEW SMYRNA BEACH

64.8

DAVID C. HINSON SR.

63.7

ORMOND BEACH

60.1

DELAND

74.6

RIVER SPRINGS

67.4

DELTONA

84.0

SILVER SANDS

65.0

GALAXY

81.6

SOUTHWESTERN

77.4

VOLUSIA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS ATLANTIC

67.5

PINE RIDGE

75.1

DELAND

63.0

SEABREEZE

45.6

DELTONA

76.3

SPRUCE CREEK

43.4

MAINLAND

75.8

UNIVERSITY

64.5

NEW SMYRNA BEACH

57.5

T. DEWITT TAYLOR MIDDLE-HIGH

82.1

46.5

VOLUSIA COUNTY COMBINED SCHOOLS BURNS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL K-8 (CHARTER)

46.0

HOLLY HILL K-8

95.4

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Cabbage Slough

St Jo

Lockwood Blvd

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Woodbury Rd

Little Econlockhatchee River

Curry Ford Rd

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Volusia Ave

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Haines Creek Rd

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419

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El Prado Ave

Chuluota

419

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408

Puzzle Lk

Brumley Rd

E 2nd St

434

Union Park

Lake Underhill Dr

Pershing Ave

Semoran Blvd

Dean Rd

Econlockhatchee Trl

Valencia College Ln

Lake Nixon

Lake Eva

Rouse Rd

Goldenrod Rd

Forsyth Rd

Dixie Belle Dr

Old 9 Foot Rd

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Long Lake

Bath Lake

Lokanotosa Trl

425

Round Lake

Oviedo

Alafaya Trl

University Blvd

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Camp Rd

Spirit Lake Rd

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Semoran Blvd Ranger Blvd

Gaston Foster Rd

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Ravlerson Cv Old Mims Rd

Canal Rd

Thompson

Waverly

552

Michigan Ave

South Port Can

Lake Hatchineha Rd

Dundee

550

540

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417

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Tradeport Dr

546

Cypress Gardens

Lake Proctor

Buck Lake

Puzzle Lake

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Lake Russell

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Bennett Rd

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Pleasant Hill Rd

Lake Rochelle

Lake Henry Lucerne Park Rd

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Campbell Ham Brown Rd

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Bonnet Lake

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Lake Cockran

Little Lake Howell

Casselberry

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Thorpe Rd

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Lake uliana

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Belle Isle Conway Pine LakeNela Castle Ave

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Osceola Pkwy

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Lake Jessamine

Taft-Vineland Rd

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Osceola Pkwy

Osceola Polk Line Rd

582

Williamsburg

Michigan Ave

Edgewood

Lancaster Rd

Bee Line Exwy

Poin

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Sky Lake

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Tangelo Park

Kaley St

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Holden Heights

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Funie Oak Island Rd Steed Rd

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Conroy Rd

Big Sand Lake

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43rd St

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Clear Lake

East-West Exwy

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Mcleod Rd

25th St

Silver Lake Blvd Silver Lake Dr

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St Johns River

Lake Jessup

Executive Airport 408

Robinson St

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Lake Mann

Maytown Rd

Glenridge Way

Daetwyler Dr

Seven Seas Dr

Avalon Rd

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535

50 Colonial Dr

John Young Pkwy

Bay Lake

Seven Seas Lagoon

Orlando

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427

Lake Bingham

Corrine Dr

Orange Ave

Asian Way

Seidel Rd

Smith St

Floridas Tpke

Sawgrass Lake

Raleigh St

Doctor Phillips

Lake Sheen

Lake Mabel

Old Winter Garden

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Celery Ave

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Pineway Dr

Palmer Ave

Winter Park

Fairview Shores

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Hammond Lake

Island Lake

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Chase Rd

Overstreet Rd

Winegard Rd

Cypress Lake

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Pike Lake

Conroy Rd

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Lake Louisa

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Lake Mary

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Longwood Hills Rd

Island Lake

Colonial Dr

408

Westover Roberts Rd

Lake Butler

Lake Nellie

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Gotha Rd

Lake Down

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Windermere

Mann Rd

Malcolm Rd

Ocoee

439

Park

Lake Butler Blvd

Beggs Rd

Silver Star Rd

Professional Pkwy

Tilden Rd

Stone Rd

Lotus

Lake Alma

Altamonte Spring Springs Lake

John Young Pkwy

545

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Woodlawn Cemetary Rd

50 Roper Rd

535

Tiny Rd

Marsh

545

Hartwood Marsh Rd

Bear Lake

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Johns Lake

561

Old Apo

Johns Lake

Colonial Dr

Semoran Blvd Mirror Lake 436

Forest City Lake

Wekiva Springs

434

Sand Lake Rd

Bear Lake

Silver Star Rd

Lake Starke

Kissimmee Ave

Story Rd

Oakland Ave

Lakewood Ave

12th St

Oakland

455

438

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Clarcona Ocoee Rd

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Wurst Rd

437

Winter Garden

Lake Minnehaha

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Fullers Cross Rd

Minneola

Clermont

Keene Rd

435

Semoran Blvd

South Apopka

McCormick Rd

Ingram Rd

Montverde

Lake Minneola

Lake Apopka

455

565

437

561A

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Lake Brantley

Lake Wekiva

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Main St

Michael Gladden Blvd

Boy Scout Rd

Harmon Rd

Lake Apopka

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Apopka

Lust Rd

561

Lake Mccoy Votaw Rd

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Little Crystal Lake Loch Low

Lake Mary

Greenwood Lake Green Way Blvd

Lake Myrtle

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Three Island Lks

Laughlin Rd

Palm

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435

Ponkan Rd

Sylvan Lake

Oste e n

Sadler Rd

Golden Gem Rd

Jones Ave

Kelly Park Rd

D eb

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Haas Rd

Ondich Rd

Sadler Ave

Astatula

Shepherd Lake

ORANGE COUNTY

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Lake Markham

433

Neighborhood Lakes

435

Lake Ola

437

Alt 4

448

Baird Ave

437

448

561

Mount Plymouth

415

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431

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St Johns River

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Lake Beauclair

561

FPL Reservoir

Black Water Creek

437

Limit Ave

44B

46 Oakland Park

Lake Dora

Lake Idamere

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H ighbank s Rd

Bay St

Alfred St

Lake Frances

Lake Helen

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Little Lake Harris

44A

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Black Water Creek

Orange Ave

Tavares

439

452 Eustis Lake Eustis

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Blue Spring State Park

St Johns River

Lake Dalhousie

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Bassville 473 Park

441

Lake Norris

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W 1st St

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473

Treadway School Rd

Hontoon Island State Park

Lake Umatilla

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Orange Camp Rd

Mc G reg or Rd

SamsulaSpruce C re e k

Lk Winnemisett

S u m m i t Av e

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44 Silver Lake

Collins St

Southridge Golf Course

Ta y lor Rd

St a t e

Black Water Swamp

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B eresford Ave

Tracy Lake

Ocala St

De Land

De Land Southwest

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Blue Lk

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B l u e L a k e Av e

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450

Bear Lake

Lake Akron

Central Ave

Lake Yale

We s t De Land

K e p le r Rd

Lake Talmadge

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Ha zen Rd

Black Water Swamp

450

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Carter Rd

Alexander Springs Creek

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Ta yl

Lk Woodruff

445

Williams Rd

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Bradford Creek 14106 Creekbed Circle, Winter Garden, FL 34787 • lennar.com

Schools/Grades: William S. Maxey (A); SunRidge (A); West Orange (B) Amenities: Gated; children’s play area Builders: Lennar Homes, 407-796-9081 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $390s Notes: Near shopping and dining at Winter Garden Village; easy access to S.R. 429; homes feature a tankless natural gas water heater and more.

Eagle Creek 10350 Emerson Lake Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32832 • lennar.com, joneshomesusa.com

Schools/Grades: Eagle Creek (A); Lake Nona (A); Lake Nona (B) Amenities: Gated; golf course, tennis courts, pool, health/fitness center, clubhouse Builders: Lennar Homes, 407-796-9088; Jones Homes USA, 407-636-9261 Products/Prices: Townhomes, from the mid-$240s; single-family, from the $300s Notes: Village Center with elegant hotel planned; near Lake Nona’s Medical City and the Orlando International Airport; 40 minutes to the Atlantic beaches.

Estancia at Windermere 1106 Estancia Woods Loop, Windermere, FL 34786 • taylormorrison.com

Schools/Grades: Windermere (A); Bridgewater (A); West Orange (B) Amenities: Natural-gas community featuring environmentally efficient and elegant homes Builders: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-618-8998 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $700s Notes: Prestigious community just minutes from downtown historic Windermere and outstanding shopping and dining; residents enjoy recreation on the Butler Chain of Lakes.

Gatherings of Lake Nona 7573 Laureate Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32832 • beazer.com

Schools/Grades: Eagle Creek (A); Lake Nona (A); Lake Nona (B) 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 $270s 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.

Hamlin Reserve 15349 Shonan Gold Drive, Winter Garden, FL 34787 • ashtonwoods.com

Schools: Keene’s Crossing (A); Bridgewater (A); Windermere (B) Amenities: Clubhouse, pool, walking trails, parks and green spaces, waterfront village and marina Builders: Ashton Woods Homes, 407-614-0175 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $320s; townhomes, from the $280s Notes: Located just 20 minutes from downtown Orlando; walk to the waterfront village and marina, which will be home to a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment options as well as miles of trails and lakefront boardwalks.

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Lakeshore 8818 Lakeshore Point Drive, Winter Garden, FL 34787 • tollbrothers.com • liveatlakeshore.com

Schools/Grades: Independence (A); Bridgewater (A); Windermere (B) Amenities: On-site clubhouse and community pool, walking trails, lakes and neighborhood parks Builders: Toll Brothers, 407-778-5200 Products/Prices: Single family and townhomes, from the high $300s Notes: A luxury community featuring townhomes, executive and estate homes with exquisite architectural appointments, outstanding standard features and hundreds of customization options.

Latham Park 14406 Shocklach Drive, Winter Garden, FL 34787 • ashtonwoods.com

Schools/Grades: Independence (A); Bridgewater (A); West Orange (B) Amenities: Community pool and cabana; surrounded by lakes trees and natural conservation Builders: Ashton Woods Homes, 407-395-9756 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $310s Notes: Features four series of single-family homes with water and conservation-view homesites available; located near schools, shopping and dining at the Lakeside Village Center, Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves and historic downtown Winter Garden.

Laureate Park at Lake Nona South Narcoossee Road, Orlando, FL 32827 • lakenona.com/live/neighborhoods/laureate-park

Schools/Grades: Eagle Creek (A); Lake Nona (A); Lake Nona (B) Amenities: Pool, bike trails, dog park, pocket parks, fitness center, community garden Builders: Ashton Woods Homes, 407-543-6451; Craft Homes, 407-443-0528; David Weekley Homes, 407-865-8296; Dream Finders Homes, 904-738-0165; Minto Homes, 888-844-6196; Pulte Homes, 866-300-4793; Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-671-8838 Products/Prices: Single-family, mid-$200s-$800s; 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 Ave., Winter Garden, FL 34787 • liveatoaklandpark.com, davidweekleyhomes.com, dreamfindershomes.com, jjbuilding.com, rcbhomes.com, vintageestatehomes.com

Schools/Grades: Tildenville (B); Lakeview (C); West Orange (B) Amenities: Pool and recreation area, pocket parks, West Orange Trail runs through community; charming streetscape with sidewalks Builders: David Weekley Homes, 407-865-8295; Dream Finders Homes, 407-347-3387; J & J Building, 407-476-7520; RCB Homes, 407-876-0729; Vintage Estate Homes, 407-721-0743 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.

Orchard Hills and Orchard Park Tiny Road and Magnolia Ridge Loop, Winter Garden, FL 34787 • lennar.com, kbhome.com

Schools/Grades: Keene’s Crossing (A); Bridgewater (A); West Orange (B) Amenities: Clubhouse, resort-style pool, fitness center, rec room Builders: Lennar Homes, 407-495-1272; KB Home, 407-587-3580 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $300s; townhomes, from the high $240s Notes: Located on the north side of Horizon West; minutes from major attractions; multimilliondollar amenities complex planned; just seven miles from historic downtown Winter Garden.

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Overlook at Hamlin 7719 Minutemen Loop, Winter Garden, FL 34787 • taylormorrison.com

Schools/Grades: Independence (A); Bridgewater (A); West Orange (B) Amenities: Community clubhouse, splash park, fitness center, walking trails, pool, sports lawn, fire pit, waterfront amphitheater, covered pavilion Builders: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-905-4651 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $400s to over $1 million Notes: Located on the north side of Horizon West, just minutes from major attractions and 7 miles from historic downtown Winter Garden; multimillion-dollar amenities complex planned; waterfront homesites available.

Oxford Chase 608 Oxford Chase Drive, 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 $340s 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.

Poe Reserve 1383 Ralph Poe Drive, Apopka, FL 32703 • marondahomes.com

Schools/Grades: Apopka (B); Apopka (C); Apopka (B) Amenities: Intimate neighborhood Builders: Maronda Homes, 866-617-3803 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the high $270s Notes: Located near S.R. 441 and S.R. 451 in Apopka; Florida’s Turnpike also easily accessible; excellent shopping and restaurants are only minutes away; near state parks with camping, canoeing, biking and swimming.

Preserve at Crown Point 1960 Crown Point Parkway, Ocoee, FL 34761 • mattamyhomes.com

Schools/Grades: Prairie Lake (C); Lakeview (C); Ocoee (C) Amenities: Gated; pool, park and cabana Builders: Mattamy Homes, 407-955-5113 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $260s 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 Disney and other theme parks.

Reserve at Sawgrass 3948 Parkhouse Drive, Orlando, FL 32824 • beazer.com

Schools/Grades: Wetherbee (B); South Creek (B); Cypress Creek (B) Amenities: Cabana and pool, playground Builders: Beazer Homes, 407-459-4952 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $300s Notes: Close to shopping and restaurants, Florida Mall, Lake Nona Town Center and Lake Nona’s Medical City; easy access to Florida’s Turnpike and major highways.

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Roper Reserve 412 Silver Dollar Lane, Winter Garden, FL 34787 • richmondamerican.com

Schools/Grades: William S. Maxey (A); SunRidge (A); West Orange (B) Amenities: Gated entry with community fitness pavilion and playground; natural gas community Builders: Richmond American Homes, 407-775-7081 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $300s Notes: Located near the Roper YMCA and historic downtown Winter Garden; shopping, dining and entertainment at Winter Garden Village; hiking and cycling on the 22-mile West Orange Trail.

Summerlake 8016 Pond Apple Drive, Winter Garden, FL 34787 • summerlakeflorida.com

Schools/Grades: Independence (A); Bridgewater (A); West Orange (B) Amenities: Pool and clubhouse, recreation center, tennis and basketball courts, park and zipline Builders: Beazer Homes, 407-413-9834; K. Hovnanian® Homes, 407-449-1006; M/I Homes, 407-270-1080; Lennar Homes, 407-614-6102 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$200s to $1 million; townhomes, from the $280s Notes: Traditional neighborhood setting on the shores of Lake Hancock; near historic downtown Winter Garden; convenient to Disney World and other major attractions.

The Overlook at Johns Lake Pointe 15119 Johns Lake Pointe Boulevard, Winter Garden, FL 34787 • lennar.com

Schools/Grades: Whispering Oak (A); Lakeview (C); West Orange (B) Amenities: Multipurpose clubhouse with fitness center, resort-style pool, tennis courts, walking trails Builders: Lennar Homes, 407-490-1689 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$400s Notes: All new home designs; lake and conservation-view homesites; near parks, lakes, recreation. Close to historic downtown Winter Garden and Winter Garden Village, S.R. 429 and Florida’s Turnpike.

Vineyard Square II 13821 Ingelnook Drive, Windermere, FL 34786 • kbhome.com

Schools/Grades: Keene’s Crossing (A); Bridgewater (A); Windermere (B) Amenities: Neighborhood pool and cabana, tot lot, passive park Builders: KB Home, 407-587-3580 Products/Prices: Townhomes, from the $290s Notes: Near major employers, including Walt Disney World, Orange County National Golf Center & Lodge and Universal Orlando Resort; close to dining, shopping and entertainment in downtown Windermere and Winter Garden Village; near hiking, walking and biking at Tibet-Butler Preserve.

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Brookmore Estates 1982 Filly Trail, Oviedo, FL 32765 • pulte.com

Schools/Grades: Evans (A); Jackson Heights (A); Oviedo (A) Amenities: Gated; pool, playground, park, conservation and water view homesites available Builders: Pulte Homes, 877-226-0479 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $440s Notes: Intimate, gated neighborhood of just 36 oversized homesites; surrounded by mature, established trees.

Enclave at Altamonte 182 Sun Palm Lane, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 • ashtonwoods.com

Schools/Grades: Lake Orienta (C); Milwee (B); Lyman (B) Amenities: Community pool, cabana, fire pit and playground; energy-efficient designs Builders: Ashton Woods, 407-960-4451 Products/Prices: Three-story townhomes, from the high $280s Notes: Only 108 townhomes; within walking distance of local shopping and dining; homes may be personalized; excellent access to I-4 and most major highways.

Evans Square 360 South Lake Jessup Ave, Oviedo, FL 32765 • davidweekleyhomes.com

Schools/Grades: Lawton (B); Jackson Heights (A); Oviedo (A) Amenities: Access to Seminole County Trail System, golf course within 5 miles, walk to elementary and high schools, close to shopping and restaurants Builders: David Weekley Homes, 407-865-8277 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the high $590s Notes: Situated on 65-foot homesites; homes have front-load, detached garages; convenient access to downtown historic Oviedo and S.R. 417.

Retreat at Lake Charm 1101 Fieldstone Circle, Oviedo, FL 32765 • taylormorrison.com

Schools/Grades: Lawton (B); Jackson Heights (A); Oviedo (A) Amenities: Just 46 homesites; brick entry wall; gated; tot lot Builders: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-846-0603 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid $400s Notes: Near shopping, restaurants and the Oviedo Mall; convenient access to the Orlando International Airport, area theme parks and major employment centers.

Retreat at Oregon

855 North Oregon Street, Sanford, FL 32771 • mihomes.com

Schools/Grades: Bentley (B), Idyllwilde (C) or Wilson (A); Markham Woods (B); Seminole (I) Amenities: Just 30 homesites; gated; lawn care provided Builders: M/I Homes, 407-330-2267 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$300s Notes: Craftsman-inspired single-family homes on oversized homesites; corner, pond and green space views available; near historic downtown Sanford, bustling Lake Mary and St. John’s River Boat Ramp; just minutes to I-4 and S.R. 417.

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Southern Oaks 31 Robin Nest Drive, Oviedo, FL 32765 • taylormorrison.com

Schools/Grades: Lawton (B); 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 $400s Notes: Intimate, gated neighborhood of just 96 homes; close to excellent Seminole County schools; a Publix grocery 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.

Steeple Chase 3757 Farm Bell Place, Lake Mary, FL 32746 • taylormorrison.com

Schools/Grades: Woodlands (B); Markham Woods (B); Lake Mary (B) Amenities: Gated; site ponds, pocket parks, lake views Builders: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-531-8619 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $600s Notes: Offers direct access to the Seminole Wekiva Trail; close to employment centers, including the Lake Mary business corridor; ample room for private pools; tech-ready wiring in homes.

Wyndham Preserve

2869 East Lake Mary Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773 • parksquarehomes.com

Schools/Grades: Hamilton (C), Midway (C), or Pine Crest (D); Sanford (B); Seminole (B) Amenities: Gated, future private community pool and cabana Builders: Park Square Homes, 407-529-3525 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the high $200s Notes: Located just minutes from S.R. 417 and I-4; 40- and 60-foot wide homesites; homes include paver driveways, entries and lanais.

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On the following pages you’ll find some of our favorite Central Florida new-home communities in the 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 2017-2018 school grades, which are based on Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test (FCAT) scores, among other factors.

Deer Creek Bristol Cove Lane, St. Cloud, FL 34772 • richmondamerican.com

Schools/Grades: Hickory Tree (C); St. Cloud (B); Harmony (B) Amenities: Walking distance to tuition-free Canoe Creek Charter Academy (B) Grades: VPK-8 Builders: Richmond American Homes, 321-441-3671 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $200s Notes: Minutes from a Publix shopping center, great schools and boating and fishing on East Lake Toho; golf, air boating, horseback riding and ziplining are also popular activities in the area; an entrance ramp to Florida’s Turnpike, which provides access to major employers and the Orlando International Airport, is only 3 miles away; close to Lake Nona’s Medical City.

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Eagle Lake 2783 Creekmore Court, Kissimmee, FL 34746 • lennar.com

Schools/Grades: Bellalago Charter Academy K-8 (B); Liberty (C) Amenities: Community pool and clubhouse, soccer field, tennis and basketball courts, walking trail Builders: Lennar Homes, 407-501-7764 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $220s Notes: Amenity-rich, established community with ponds, a 64-acre bald eagle preserve, two pools, clubhouse, soccer field and basketball and tennis courts; on the shores of Lake Toho.

Hanover Square 5405 Hanover Square Drive, St. Cloud, FL 34771 • kbhome.com

Schools/Grades: Narcoossee (B); Narcoossee (A); Gateway (C) Amenities: Pool, cabana, tot lot and walking trail Builders: KB Home, 407-587-3580 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $260s Notes: Easy commute to Lake Nona’s Medical City; convenient to Narcoossee Road, U.S. 192, Boggy Creek Road and S.R. 417; 20-minute drive to the Orlando International Airport; near Ralph Chisholm Park with public boat access to Lake Toho.

Harmony U.S. 192 and East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Harmony, FL 34773 • 321-805-4457 lennar.com, meritagehomes.com, richmondamerican.com

Schools/Grades: Harmony Community School K-8 (A); Harmony (B) Amenities: Golf course, tennis courts, pool, boat facilities, clubhouse, parks, town square Builders: Lennar Homes, 407-501-7298; Meritage Homes, 877-275-6374; Richmond American Homes, 407-775-7080 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $250s; active-adult community, from the $190s Notes: 11,000-acre master-planned community committed to healthy lifestyles and living in “harmony” with wildlife and nature; 70 percent of land is set aside as dedicated green space; two natural lakes for boating and fishing; numerous parks and hiking trails; Harmony Golf Preserve; schools within walking distance; town square with restaurants, grocery store, shops and swim club.

Hickory Grove Old Hickory Tree Road, St. Cloud, FL 34772 • taylormorrison.com

Schools/Grades: Hickory Tree (C); St. Cloud (B); St. Cloud (B) Amenities: Resort-style pool and cabana, playground Builders: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-930-9869 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$200s Notes: Easy access to S.R. 528, S.R. 417 and I-4 via Florida’s Turnpike; close proximity to shopping, dining, recreation and employment, including major theme parks; less than 20 minutes from Lake Nona’s Medical City and 30 minutes from the Orlando International Airport.

Pinewood Gardens 2851 Wadeview Loop, St. Cloud, FL 34772 • hanoverfamilybuiders.com, richmondamerican.com

Schools/Grades: Neptune (C); Neptune (B); St. Cloud (B) Amenities: Intimate community with pond-front homesites available Builders: Hanover Family Builders, 407-499-8493; Richmond American Homes, 407-775-7083 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $200s Notes: Easy access to S.R. 528, S.R. 417 and I-4 via Florida’s Turnpike; near shopping, dining and recreation, including major theme parks.

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Reedy Reserve 3312 Reedy Glen Drive, Kissimmee, FL 34746 • taylormorrison.com

Schools/Grades: Reedy Creek (C); Bellalago Academy (K-8) (B); Liberty (C) or Poinciana (C) Amenities: Community pool and cabana, play fields, park Builders: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-871-6110 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $230s Notes: Phase 1 encompasses 119 homesites, each a minimum of 50 feet wide; some homesites back up to water; Phase 2 coming soon.

Rummell Downs 4802 Rummell Road, St. Cloud, FL 34769 • joneshomesusa.com

Schools/Grades: Lakeview (C); Narcoossee (A); Harmony (B) Amenities: Exclusive nine-home community featuring oversized homesites Builders: Jones Homes USA, 407-988-3240 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $300s Notes: Choose from a variety of cutting-edge, single-family home designs in a pristine Florida setting; surrounded by everything that makes the Lake Nona area such a desirable place to live; no HOA fees.

Segovia 1250 Myers Road, Kissimmee, FL 34743 • parksquarehomes.com

Schools/Grades: Ventura (C); Parkway (B); Gateway (C) Amenities: An exclusive community of only 83 homesites Builders: Park Square Homes, 407-529-3472 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$200s Notes: Spacious floorplans ranging from 1,349 to 2,798 square feet; near Florida’s Turnpike and the Central Florida GreeneWay; a short drive to downtown Orlando; convenient to Lake Toho and the attractions.

Turtle Creek South Narcoossee Road, St. Cloud, FL 34771 • drhorton.com, dreamfindershomes.com, khov.com

Schools/Grades: Lakeview (C); Narcoossee (A); Harmony (B) Amenities: Resort-style pool, cabana, tot lot Builders: D.R. Horton Homes, 407-593-2813; K Hovnanian® Homes, 407-279-3324; DreamFindersHomes, 904.738.0165 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid $200s Notes: Easy access to Florida’s Turnpike and S.R. 417; just minutes from Lake Nona’s Medical City and St. Cloud’s Waterfront Park on Lake Toho.

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, 321-287-6288; D.R. Horton, 844-509-7696 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $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 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 the 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 2017-2018 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 (A); Lake Minneola (B) Builders: Dream Finders Homes, 904-738-0165; Hanover Family Builders, 407-965-2274 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $300s 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.

Bentwood 35110 Sweet Leaf Lane, Leesburg, FL 34788 • drhorton.com

Schools/Grades: Treadway (B); Tavares (C); Tavares (B) Amenities: Park with pond view, meditation benches, picnic tables, grills, swing set Builders: D.R. Horton Express Homes, 844-509-7696 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $200s Notes: Naturally wooded community; easy access to Highway 441 and S.R. 44, oversized homesites, many abutting conservation areas; nearby recreation includes parks, shopping, dining, golf, boating, fishing and a movie theater.

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 $230s 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.

RedTail 21600 Covered Bridge Lane, Sorrento, FL 32776 • redtailclub.com, arthurrutenberghomes.com, vintageestatehomes.com

Schools/Grades: Spring Creek Charter (B); Mount Dora (B); Mount Dora (B) Amenities: Golf, pool, clubhouse, fitness center, playground, tennis court, tot lot Builders: Arthur Rutenberg Homes, 352-735-3472; Vintage Estate Homes, 407-462-5671 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the high $400s Notes: Beautiful rural setting; 7,152-yard, Dave Harman-designed golf course; 10-acre practice facility; two practice putting greens; full-time PGA professionals on staff.

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Reserve at Minneola 1020 Wax Myrtle Avenue, Minneola, FL 34715 • lennar.com

Schools/Grades: Grassy Lake (B); East Ridge (A); Lake Minneola (B) Amenities: Resort-style community pool Builders: Lennar Homes, 407-487-4347 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$260s Notes: Walking distance to elementary and high schools; minutes from shopping, restaurants and major highways; located next to Minneola Athletic Complex.

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Sawgrass Bay Sawgrass Bay Boulevard, Clermont, FL 34714 • drhorton.com, homedynamics.com

Schools/Grades: Sawgrass Bay (C); Windy Hill (B); East Ridge (B) Amenities: Nature trails, playground, pool and cabana, conservation Builders: D.R. Horton and Express Homes, 352-989-4882; Home Dynamics, 352-988-5955 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $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.

The Canyons at Highland Ranch 516 Bellflower Way, Clermont, FL 34715 • taylormorrison.com

Schools/Grades: Grassy Lake (B); East Ridge (A); Lake Minneola (B) Amenities: Park, pool, cabana, splash pad, mail kiosk, pet stations and four miles of walking trails Builders: Taylor Morrison Homes, 352-415-4235 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $250s 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 (C); Tavares; (C); Tavares (B) 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.

Windsong 5512 Windsong Oak Drive, Leesburg, FL 34748 • hanoverfamilybuilders.com

Schools/Grades: Leesburg (C); Oak Park (C); Leesburg (C) Amenities: Pool and cabana, playground, dedicated natural conservation areas Builders: Hanover Family Builders, 407-871-3422 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $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 pages you’ll find some of our favorite Central Florida new-home communities in the 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 2017-2018 school grades, which are based on Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test (FCAT) scores, among other factors.

Bentley Green 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 low $230s Notes: Well-appointed single-family homes in historic DeLand; close to restaurants, antique shopping and Stetson University.

Sawyer’s Landing 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 $220s Notes: Historic DeLand is home to Stetson University and unique shopping, dining and museums as well as memorable festivals.

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On the following pages you’ll find some of our favorite Central Florida new-home communities in the 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 2017-2018 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 homes, from the high $190s 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, master-planned golf course community with clubhouse and restaurant, resortstyle pool, tennis courts, fitness center, volleyball court, children’s playground and picnic area Builders: ABD Development Company, 863-427-7528; Lennar 877-821-4943; D.R. Horton 863-420-3121; Emerald Homes, 863-420-8951; Park Square Homes, 407-529-3425; FID Capital Group, 407-868-0186 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $200s; golf club villas, from the low $300s Notes: Michael Dasher-designed 18-hole championship golf course; exclusive waterfront and golf course homesites available. winter 2019

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Summers Corner 1200 Dunson Road, Davenport, FL 33896 • drhorton.com, richmondamerican.com

Schools/Grades: Citrus Ridge: A Civics Academy K-8 (C); Ridge Community (C) Amenities: Community pool Builders: D.R. Horton, 863-353-8209; Richmond American Homes, 407-287-6289 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $200s Notes: Near I-4; Posner Park Mall is five minutes away.

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