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IT’S HIP TO BE SQUARE

For years, the word was that millenni­als wanted to live in hip, cool urban centers. They wanted to be close to downtown nightlife and employment centers. It turns out, much to the chagrin of the nation’s urban-living cheerleaders, that millennials (generally considered to be those born in the 1980s or 1990s) are much like their parents in favoring suburbs. A recent report by the Urban Land Institute, a real estate think tank, debunked the myth that most millennials were in love with with amenity-rich downtown apartments. Instead, the study found, many have opted for less centrally located but more affordable suburban neighborhoods — especially master-planned communities with vibrant amenity centers. Over the past two years, millennials — who comprised fully 80 percent of all buyers — purchased single-family homes in (gasp!) the suburbs. This trend is expected to continue as younger millennials check their biological clocks and start families. But even though millennials are favoring the ’burbs, they’re still insisting that their neighborhoods be lively, eclectic and diverse. Luckily, they have plenty of choices that fit the bill. Retailers and restaurateurs are wasting no time in following millennials to their new homes. But they aren’t building strip malls the way they used to. Open-air shopping districts have quickly made malls obsolete. Alfresco dining and pooch-friendly sidewalks are now considered must-haves, and are quickly turning areas such as Horizon West, Lake Nona and Heathrow’s Colonial TownPark into perfect examples of how today’s millennial families want to live and work. But don’t take my word for it — plan a visit to a new-home community. I think you’ll agree, this ain’t your daddy’s suburb.

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4 FEATURED BUILDER For Meritage buyers, the outlook is sunny.

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6 FEATURED FLOORPLAN The Lucerne II is like two homes in one plan.

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8 FEATURED PROJECT A 90-year-old church is born again as townhomes.

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FEATURES 12 THE HASSLE-FREE AMERICAN DREAM Many boomer buyers are looking for highstyle, low-maintenance homes. By Randy Noles and Karen LeBlanc 24 MILLENNIALS ARE READY TO BUY Wary because of the Great Recession, many younger buyers are only now exploring the market. By Karen LeBlanc

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WHAT DO MILLENNEALS WANT?  BOOMERS EMBRACE EASY LIVING

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WHAT’S THE FORECAST? FOR MERITAGE BUYERS, THE OUTLOOK IS SUNNY

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he forecast is sunny at Meritage Homes. More accurately, the forecast is sunny for anyone who buys a new home from the company during 2016. Meritage, the seventh-largest publicly owned builder in the U.S., recently announced that it will install high-efficiency SunPower solar panels on all its to-bebuilt homes in the Orlando area. That means the company’s homes will now harness the same sunshine that has made the region such an appealing place to live, says Brian Kittle, division president for Orlando. “We’re proud to make this commitment not only to our homebuyers, but also to the future of our environment,” adds Kittle. Each two-kilowatt SunPower solar electric system is valued at more than $10,000. And the systems may qualify buyers for a tax credit of up to 30 percent. In addition to providing clean electricity and lowering energy bills, the systems will enable buyers to track their solar production and estimate their savings through a computer or mobile device. “Meritage is helping lead the way to a clean energy future for their customers and communities by making solar power a

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standard feature,” says Howard Wenger, SunPower president, business units. SunPower solar panels deliver the highest efficiency available, and are designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions, including extreme heat and humidity, which make them ideal for Florida rooftops. “As a result, we expect our solar panels to have a useful life of more than 40 years,” says Wenger. “That allows Meritage homeowners to reap the rewards of their systems for decades to come.” Compared to conventional solar panels, SunPower solar panels can produce 70 percent more energy from the same space over the first 25 years, and are backed by the industry’s best combined product and power warranty during that time, adds Wenger. Meritage, in addition to being one of the largest builders in Orlando, also has a major presence in California, Texas, Arizona, Colorado, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia. The company has built more than 90,000 homes in its 30-year history, and has a reputation for distinctive style, quality construction and customer satisfaction. Meritage received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence Award in 2013, 2014 and 2015. SunPower Corp. provides solar solutions and services for homes, businesses, governments, schools and utilities around the world. The company is based in California’s Silicon Valley. For more information about solar power systems, visit sunpower.com. For more information about Meritage, visit meritagehomes.com.  THEFLORIDAHOMEBUYER.COM


Meritage Homes’ Jackson model (facing page), priced at $301,990, is one of the most stylish of the dozens of designs the company offers in Orlando. At 3,179 square feet, the two-story home boasts five bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms with a downstairs master suite. The kitchen (above) is sleek and modern. The den (below) can be outfitted as a home office. This year, all to-be-build Meritage homes in Orlando will come equipped with solar panels, making them as energy efficient as they are beautiful.

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PUBLISHER’S PICK: FLOORPLAN  THE LUCERNE II BY CALATLANTIC HOMES The Lucerne II is a whopper of a home at 5,500 square feet. But it’s also stylishly elegant, and ideal for families.

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 Model: The Lucerne II  Base Price: $1,397,990  Square Footage: 5,500  Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 4/5, with a bonus room that could be a fifth bedroom.

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THE LUCERNE II IS ALMOST LIKE TWO HOMES IN ONE PLAN

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or more than 60 years, the Greater Orlando Builders Association’s (GOBA) Parade of Homes has highlighted the best of the best in new and remodeled homes. The 2016 parade, which was held in early April, was no different. As evidence, just check out this year’s Showcase Home, the Lucerne II by CalAtlantic Homes in Winter Garden’s Waterside community in the Horizon West area. First of all, at 5,500 square feet, this is a big, impressive twostory home. With four (or five) bedrooms, five bathrooms and a three-car garage, it’s an ideal place for families that need plenty of room to stretch out. In fact, the Lucerne II is designed almost like two homes in one. Theoretically (and most likely in practice), the grownups can live on one side and the kids on another — with meetups TH EF LO RI DAH O MEB UY ER.COM

scheduled for the kitchen, the casual dining room, the formal dining room and the expansive great room. To the left, jutting out, is a pair of bedrooms and bathrooms. To the right, also jutting out, is a three-car garage. The recessed entry that divides the two boasts a dramatic foyer with a voluminous entry. Behind the bedrooms, on the left, is the formal dining room, the kitchen and an adjacent casual dining room. Behind the garage, on the right, is a laundry room, a bedroom and a lavish master suite with an adjacent sitting room. The center consists primarily of the great room with a lanai at the rear, connected to the master suite’s sitting room. That’s where family can gather before retreating to their respective sides of the home when they’re ready for some quiet time. The great room is also a great space for parties. Upstairs is a game room or an optional bedroom that overlooks the downstairs. And the Lucerne II is filled with windows, flooding the interior with natural light. Elevations come in three styles: Spanish, Italianate and European Cottage. They’re all gorgeous, but we like the European Cottage in particular because the facade is mostly stone. The Lucerne II is priced starting at $1,397,990. For more information, visit calatlantichomes.com.  APRIL/M AY/JUNE 2016

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PUBLISHER’S PICK: PROJECT  THE SAMSARA BY MARK KINCHLA

Hallelujah! A 90-YEAR-OLD DOWNTOWN CHURCH IS BORN AGAIN AS A TOWNHOME COMPLEX, THANKS TO AN INNOVATIVE RESTORATION. BY RANDY NOLES

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here were plenty of “hallelujahs!” uttered over the years within the walls of the venerable United Pentecostal Church near downtown Orlando. Now, historic preservation advocates are doing the celebratory shouting, thanks to — of all people — a developer. Mark Kinchla was the savior, if you will, of the 1928 building, which had sat neglected and forlorn for years at 331 Cathcart Avenue, within the Lake Eola Heights Historic District. The mission-style structure was on the verge of demolition several times, only to be spared by concerned neighbors and city preservation officials hoping that someone — dare we say an angel? — would swoop in and save this neglected historical gem. It seemed like a far-fetched hope until 2014, when Kinchla and his wife, Kathy, bought the property from the Diocese of Orlando for $562,500. The diocese had been using the building for storage and meeting space. Following the purchase, Mark then announced that he would convert it into a fee-simple townhome project called Samsara, which is Sanscrit for “rebirth.” (The Kinchlas’ college-aged daughter, Stephanie, came up with the extraordinarily appropriate name.) “People thought Mark was crazy,” says Kathy Kinchla, who’s in charge of marketing the units. “At first, he couldn’t get financing because he couldn’t find a bank that shared his vision.” So the couple presold a unit, which allowed them to begin construction. Shortly thereafter, Mount Dora-based First Green Bank saw the light and signed on. “Once I saw the designs for Samsara, it didn’t take long for me to become the first buyer,” says Scott Polk, who moved out of a unit at The Vue, a modern upscale high-rise nearby. “I’m having so much fun watching the progress, and am proud to be a small part of the transformation that Downtown Orlando is experiencing. It’s going to be special.” Now, of the five units available, only two are left, one of which the Kinchlas might keep themselves. “We’ve fallen in love with the place,” says Kathy Kinchla, who’s a Realtor affiliated with a Keller Williams office near downtown.


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Samsara was built in 1928 as the United Pentecostal Church. In recent years, the building had fallen into disrepair before developer Mark Kinchla transformed the historic landmark into a unique cluster of five townhomes.


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Owners at Samsara may adapt the interiors using styles and finishes that suit their tastes. This interior shows off the exposed brick, unusual steel windows and vast open spaces.

“Orlando isn’t used to recognizing its history and is much more likely to tear down an old building than to repurpose it,” Mark Kinchla told the Orlando Sentinel when he unveiled his plans, to some skepticism, two years ago. But to someone from Boston, where old buildings are almost always adapted for different uses rather than razed, demolishing a fundamentally sound structure — one that needed only an owner with imagination enough to see its possibilities — simply didn’t make sense. “From the outside, we restored it to just what it would have looked like 90 years ago,” says Kathy Kinchla of the solid, stucco-over-block building. “We had old pictures to guide us. We wanted to do it right, especially when you think of everything that building has gone through.” Each Samsara unit has four stories, a two-car garage, its own elevator, exposed historic brick and a rooftopterrace view of the Orlando skyline. The remaining unit — assuming the Kinchlas take one — is priced at about $1.3 million. Sizes range from about 3,000 to about 3,700 square feet, not including the garages or terraces. While historic-district protections prevented significant alterations of the exterior, almost the entire interior was gutted, says Kathy Kinchla. Still, they salvaged original steel beams and steel windows, which were refitted with new glass and repainted. For the most part, buyers are finishing out the exteriors in the style and with the finishes they choose. As part of a historic renovation, each unit is eligible for a $50,000 property tax credit spread over 10 years. Although the units differ somewhat from one another, all have a garage, a foyer, a bedroom and a halfbathroom on the first floor. The second floor has a master suite with either one or two more bedrooms, depending upon the plan. But it’s the third floor where the wow factor really kicks in. That’s the kitchen and living area, which boasts a 25foot ceiling and a large, office-sized loft overlooking the soaring space. The loft, in fact, is almost like an extra floor. The fourth floor encompasses a smaller room and the rooftop terrace, which provides spectacular views of the Orlando skyline. One end unit — already sold — has a sweeping exterior staircase leading to the second floor. That was once the original entrance to the church. Units have a minimum of three-and-a-half bathrooms, but some buyers are adding additional bathrooms. Most are installing summer kitchens on the terraces, Kathy Kinchla says. Mark Kinchla, no development novice, has built other projects in Orlando, including the Casa Eola townhomes at Livingston Street and Cathcart, and the Lakeside at Delaney Park condo conversion. Samsara is his first major project since the Great Recession, and it’s certainly a special one. For more information, contact Kathy Kinchla at (407) 468-9166 or email her at kkinchla@cfl.rr.com. 


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Hill Gray Seven is offering another niche townhome project not far from Park Hill. Penn Place, across from the Winter Park Ninth Grade Center, is just a few blocks from Park Avenue.

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t was the American Dream: A single-family home with a big yard, a picket fence and a swimming pool. The problem: Someone had to mow the lawn, paint the fence, clean the pool and perform many other weekend tasks to maintain the home and avoid the ire of neighbors. At least, it was a problem for many baby boomers who’d achieved the American Dream and were ready to enjoy their free time and let somebody else worry about weekend chores. Many boomers bought their homes knowing that 40 years of Saturdays were spoken for. And that was fine. But with the kids gone and the newfound freedom to travel, socialize or just relax, many boomers are turning to maintenance-free options such as condominiums and townhomes. Downsizing? Sometimes, but the term can be a misnomer. More affluent boomers may no longer be willing to maintain a home — but that doesn’t mean they’re ready to give up the luxuries to which they’ve become accustomed. In the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) “Home of the Future” study, industry experts found that low-maintenance was “critical” or “very critical” to today’s buyers, especially boomers. The higher the square footage, the more likely buyers are to want maintenance-free homes, the study’s authors added. Thanks to high-tech electronics, today’s new homes save buyers time, energy and unnecessary repairs. An appliance tells you that it needs service before it breaks down. The push of a button puts your house in “goodbye” mode to dim the lights and turn down the air conditioner. Security, lighting, entertainment systems are all connected. As for the exteriors and common areas, they’re maintained by somebody else.

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In condominium developments, owners usually share ownership of the common areas. In townhome developments, common areas are usually owned by a homeowners’ association. Either way, owners pay dues to a homeowners’ association to cover the costs of maintenance. “The idea is to spend more time on family and less time on housework,” says Stephen Melman, NAHB director of economic services. In places like Winter Park, where expansive lakefront mansions are plentiful and new development is typically highdensity because there’s little available land, a beneficial sym-

metry has resulted. Many of the potential buyers for new townhomes and condominiums are currently owners of those mansions. They love the community, but no longer love the work required to maintain an estate-sized home. Drew Hill, partner in Oviedo-based Hill Gray Seven LLC, recognized that fact. In Winter Park, his company is building perhaps the most luxurious townhomes ever seen in Central Florida — and is marketing them to people who already live in the picture-postcard city’s sprawling single-family homes. Hill, a Winter Park resident, wanted to create a legacy proj-

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There are several options for luxurious, maintenance-free living in Winter Park. Phil Kean Designs is developing The Morse & Virginia Brownstones, named for the streets on which they’re located, and inspired by classic brownstones in Manhattan and other northern urban areas.

ect for his family owned company, Hill Gray Seven LLC. He wanted a project that would retain its wow factor for generations to come; a project that would permanently raise the bar locally for high-end townhomes; a project in which no compromises would be accepted, no expense would be spared and no detail would be overlooked. But, Hill realized, the location for such an over-the-top endeavor had to be every bit as extraordinary as the opulent but dignified buildings he imagined. You couldn’t develop a project of this caliber and plunk it down just anywhere, even in the most affluent suburb. TH EF LO RI DAH O MEB UYE R.COM

Then it hit him. Why not Park Avenue, perhaps the bestknown thoroughfare in the region? Why not squarely in the vibrant heart of Winter Park’s lively, picture-postcard downtown district, with its beguiling European-meets-Mediterranean ambience and its intriguing assortment of boutiques, restaurants and museums? He’d call the project Park Hill and market it toward baby boomers, some of whom may be downsizing but aren’t willing to swap luxury for convenience. Why not have both? “We felt there was a market for this product, especially for people who want a luxurious setting but also want to be able APRIL/M AY/JUNE 2016

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to lock and leave and not worry about maintenance,” says Hill, a Rollins College graduate who runs the Oviedo-based investment and development company along with his father, Gregg Hill Sr., and brothers, Gray Hill and Gregg Hill Jr. Sure, everyone would love to have a Park Avenue address. But where could a new residential project be built in the downtown core? Only one place, as it turns out, and Hill Gray Seven quickly snapped it up. It’s two parcels totaling roughly an acre at the southwest corner of North Park and Whipple avenues. The site had encompassed the 18-unit Spanish Oaks Apartments and the eight-unit Golfview Apartments, both built in the 1960s and 1970s. In January, Hill Gray Seven paid $5.2 million for the property and put its ambitious plan in motion. Ground is breaking this summer on Park Hill, and presales will begin soon. The project will include 10 three-bedroom homes with private elevators, two-car garages, private first-floor courtyards and covered rooftop terraces with summer kitchens and fireplaces. Seven of the 10 homes will front Park Avenue, and each encompasses about 4,300 square feet of living area. They’ll have three bedrooms, three bathrooms and two half-bathrooms. Three other homes, equally luxurious at 3,300 square feet of living area, will have one less full bathroom. They’re separated from the row of seven homes by a private driveway and face the Winter Park Country Club golf course across Whipple. All 10, however, will boast a Park Avenue address. Prices start at about $3.2 million for the larger seven homes and start at about $2.5 million for the smaller three homes. Hill believes they’ll go quickly at that price.

“No one has attempted anything like this in Central Florida,” Hill says. “And the only place it could really work is Park Avenue. That’s why we were willing to pay whatever it cost to get the property. That’s why this is something no one else can replicate. There’s really no competition.” Hill says he didn’t want Park Hill to look like anything you’d typically find in Florida. “I want people to look at this and say, ‘That fits in; that’s Park Avenue,’” Hill adds. The architect is award-winning, Maitland-based Slocum Platts. Company principal Randall J. Slocum says Hill gave him general guidelines, including the direction that he wanted “a more northern look, with lots of brick and stone and a high level of detail.” Slocum delivered a classically stylish design that buyers in the upper stratosphere will appreciate. The beautifully detailed facades feature smooth precast stone on the first floor and rustic handmade brick on the upper floors. Mansard slate roofs add a European touch. The flashing and gutters are copper and the exterior window trim, cornices and quoins are precast stone, demonstrating Hill’s insistence that there’ll be no corner-cutting on materials. The complex is surrounded by a decorative iron fence with European-style gaslights topping brick columns. The walkways are bluestone and the landscaping — maintained by a homeowners’ association — is lush. Interiors, by Mark Roth Interiors, are no less impressive. Buyers will be able to choose from among several general styles, Hill says, from contemporary to transitional to traditional. But all the homes will feature high-style detailing, such as coffered ceilings and crown molding, as well as hardwood floors, marble countertops and cabinetry custom-made to the

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Spring Lake at Celebration “is for the buyer who’s more interested in being active than in mowing the lawn,” says Brent Bartholomew, president of the Orlando division of David Weekley Homes.

buyer’s specifications. Master bathrooms will have rainhead showers and large soaking tubs as well as his-and-hers vanities, while gourmet kitchens will boast top-of-the-line Wolf appliances. There’ll be wet bars and wine towers that can store up to 160 bottles. Perhaps the most impressive design feature will be three stories of glass along the back walls. That means natural light will spill unimpeded into every floor. Construction will be energy efficient and airtight, with spray-foam insulation and high-SEER Carrier air conditioning units. Smart-home technology, including security systems, will be state-of-the-art. Hill Gray Seven LLC is developing another high-end townhome project not far from Park Avenue. Penn Place is a fourunit project on the southwest corner of Pennsylvania and Minnesota avenues. It’s across from the Winter Park High School Ninth Grade Center and near the eastern entrance to Mead Garden, one of

the most beautiful and tranquil botanical gardens in Central Florida. Penn Place, also designed by Slocum Platts and built by Zoltan Construction, offers 3,300-square-foot homes with three or four bedrooms. They’re comparable to Park Hill, with elevators, high-style finishes, private courtyards and twocar garages. These two-story townhomes feature 11-foot ceilings on both floors. Rollins College is about a five-minute stroll away, and the project is surrounded by charming historic homes lining walkable brick streets. Prices start at about $1.3 million. The Phil Kean Design Group is also developing luxurious Winter Park townhomes called The Morse & Virginia Brownstones, for the streets on which they’re located. The project, inspired by New York City’s iconic brownstones, encompasses eight three-story townhomes ranging in size from 3,027 to 4,512 square feet and featuring private two-car garages, private door entries and interior elevators.

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The homes are priced from $1.2 million to $1.65 million. Owners will be able to walk two blocks to Park Avenue’s fine dining and shopping as well as to Rollins and Hannibal Square. Six homes front Morse Boulevard, while two villas sit behind the larger row of buildings, with one home facing Virginia Drive. At Grande Oaks in Heathrow, “homeownership without the hassles” is a major selling point. The gated townhome community is conveniently located near I-4 and S.R. 417 (the Central Florida GreeneWay) and next door to the dining and retail center Colonial Town Park. For those who travel frequently, the northern Seminole County location offers an easy commute to Orlando International Airport and Orlando Sanford International Airport. “This area is undergoing a shift as children leave for college and people who live in luxury communities get ready to simplify,” says John Manrique, vice president of marketing for Kolter Homes LLC. “They want to sell and remain where TH EF LO RI DAH O MEB UYER .COM

their friends, banks and doctors are located. They want the amenities they had in their single-family neighborhoods, but without the upkeep.” Grande Oaks offers an amenity-rich lifestyle with a lakefront clubhouse, a fitness center, a community pool, a boardwalk and nearby walking and biking trails. Buyers have five different townhome models from which to choose, in a mix of two- and three-story floorplans ranging in size from 1,970 to 2,150 square feet, with two-car garages. The homes range in price from $250,000 to $325,000. “There is certainly a generational mix living here,” notes Manrique. “There are retirees, young professionals and vacation- or second-home owners.” Grande Oaks maintains the exteriors and handles the lawn care, while owners are responsible only for what’s inside, he adds. In Volusia County, Kolter is offering low-maintenance single-family homes in the 55-plus neighborhood, Cresswind at Victoria Gardens, part of master-planned Victoria Park. “CressAPRIL/M AY/JUNE 2016

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In Volusia County, Kolter is offering low-maintenance sin­gle-family homes in Cresswind at Victoria Gardens, a 55-plus neighborhood that’s part of master-planned Victoria Park.

wind is an age-targeted, gated community with an amenityrich lifestyle and without the yard upkeep,” says Manrique. But buyers of maintenance-free homes aren’t necessarily retired. And they aren’t necessarily older than 55. David Weekley Homes is building maintenance-free townhomes in Spring Lake at Celebration. “This is for the buyer who’s more interested in being active than in mowing the lawn,” says Brent Bartholomew, the company’s Orlando division president. Homes, which range in size from 1,596 to 1,829 square feet, are priced from the high $200s. KB Home offers several communities that provide maintenance-free living, including several single-family homes in Orange County’s Horizon West. “Our homes in Orchard Park, Summerlake and Lake Hancock all provide owners

with low-maintenance features including exterior landscaping,” says Cara Kane, spokesperson for KB Home. Toll Brothers handles maintenance — including lawn care, irrigation, tree pruning and fertilization — in many of its communities. “These services are included in the homeowners’ association fee, and they enable residents to spend more time relaxing at the pool or entertaining friends and family,” says Ken Thirtyacre, the company’s division president for Central Florida. Clearly, this shift to a more hassle-free life is increasing demand for high-end homes without high-maintenance. From townhomes to luxury apartments and zero-lot line singlefamily homes, consumers have more choices than ever to live the good life with less hassle. 

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HERE ARE THE DIFFERENCES. The difference between a townhome and a condominium is, primarily, the form of ownership. In a condominium, homeowners own the interiors of their homes. But the exteriors, as well as the land and the common areas, are owned by a homeowners’ association. A condominium can look like an apartment. But it can also look like an attached one-story villa or a multilevel townhome. Many first-time buyers don’t consider the additional cost of homeowners’ association (HOA) fees, which pay for communal maintenance as well as amenities. While those fees won’t be part of your mortgage payment, they’re typically paid monthly. So you’ll need to budget for that ongoing expense when you buy. The fees will also be counted toward your debt-to-income ratio when you apply for a loan. If you buy a townhome in the traditional way, you’ll typically be part of an HOA that will handle maintenance of common areas and, sometimes, lawns for individual townhomes. In some townhome developments, the owner is responsible for exterior maintenance of the actual structure. In others, the HOA handles it. In all condo developments, the HOA handles exterior structural maintenance. With a condo, HOA dues pay for higher levels of insurance for the community. That’s because things like roofs, elevators, exterior walls, walkways and the land itself are owned by the association. Condo owners typically pay lower homeowners’ insurance rates because they’re paying to cover only the interiors of their homes and their personal possessions. Whether you prefer a townhome or a condo, you should compare the entire cost of buying — including association fees and insurance premiums — before you decide which is best for you.

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ade and Andrea just bought their first home. He’s 29 and she’s 27, and they’ve been married for three years. “My parents bought their first home right after they were married, and when they were much younger,” Andrea says. “It was the right decision for them, at the time. But we thought it was smarter to wait.” Wade and Andrea (not their real names) met when they were both students at the University of Central Florida. It was at the beginning of the economic collapse, which decimated real estate values and fundamentally changed the way millennials thought about homeownership.

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“When my parents were younger, everybody thought buying a home was the safest, smartest investment you could make,” Andrea added. “But when Wade and I got married, we were in no hurry. We’d seen what could happen.” Not only had memories of the Great Recession made them skittish, but both had student debt and neither had a job that felt entirely secure. So they rented an apartment, tried to live frugally and started saving. They closed on a new home in west Orange County in February. So, what changed? “The economy seemed to be strong and sustainable,” Andrea says. “Home values seemed to be going up, but not in a crazy way. And interest rates were so low that we realized we were really spending as much or more renting, and not building any equity.” Wade and Andrea — he’s an attorney and she works in public relations — figure that witnessing the nasty downturn ultimately made them more cautious and savvy buyers. They did more homework, visited more model centers and negotiated with more determination than they would have otherwise. “We tried not to fall in love with a house,” Andrea says. “We made it clear that we were willing to walk away at any time.” When they made a decision to buy — and got the price they wanted — the couple was able to get a favorable mortgage loan because they had good credit, and had saved enough to put 20 percent down. “We’re happy with our decision so far,” says Andrea. “Even with everything that happened when the economy tanked, we think this will be a good investment in the long run. But more than that, we’ve got a place to call our own. I guess that’ll always be a big plus for people in our situation.” Millennials — defined as people born between 1981 and 1997 — are doing everything a little later than their parents did, opting for a more cautious approach to life-altering commitments and investments. But now, at long last, they’re entering the market as first-time homebuyers. And that’s good news for homebuilders. Numbering approximately 77 million, millennials are the largest consumer group in the U.S., with buying power estimated at $200 billion annually. That makes them highly desirable consumers. But, like Wade and Andrea, they’re not pushovers. “We know that millennials are getting married later, having children later and establishing roots in a community later,” says Ken Thirtyacre, Central Florida division president for Toll Brothers. “But we’re confident this demographic will continue to be strong for decades to come.” Toll’s newest community, Lakeshore, is targeting millennials with five townhome designs priced from the upper $200s. The homes have all the features that researchers say millennials want: open floorplans with large living and dining areas, outdoor spaces and bonus rooms for entertaining, and attached garages for convenience and storage. Across Central Florida, homebuilders are retooling their product lines and offering adaptable floorplans that are able to meet the present and future lifestyle needs of millennials. These flexible designs can “grow” with millennial homeowners as their needs change.

“Millennials want rooms that can be used for a variety of things instead of being designated for one singular purpose, such as a stand-alone dining room,” says Brent Bartholomew, Central Florida division president for David Weekley Homes. “They’ll choose lifestyle and ease of function over huge rooms and heavy indoor or outdoor maintenance.” Weekly is building in Laureate Park at Lake Nona on 30-foot-wide homesites. The smaller footprint means less lawn maintenance, Bartholomew says. Plus, Laureate Park is built around the health-sciences complex known as Medical City, meaning it’s close to major employers. Millennials also like the community’s high-tech features, such as LED streetlights and charging stations for electric cars. Laureate Park is also part of Lake Nona’s aptly named Collaborative Learning Environment (CLE), which was conceived by the Lake Nona Education Initiative. The CLE began in 2007 as a consortium of 70 education professionals representing more than 30 institutions working to design a thoroughly modern education system for the master-planned community. The idea was to allow students and residents to have real-time interactions with researchers, doctors, professors and even businesses, both within Lake Nona and around the world. In addition, the CLE launched a partnership with Promethean, a global leader in classroom technology, to make Lake Nona an example of how innovative learning technologies, such as the interactive whiteboard, can be used to create a community where classrooms, offices and homes are seamlessly connected. That’s a program that tech-savvy millennials can get excited about. I recently toured two prototype millennial homes in Henderson, Nevada, during the 2016 National Association of Homebuilders International Builders’ Show (IBS) that featured “Gen-Smart Suites,” with kitchenettes, dedicated bathrooms and private entrances. The suites can be rented out to help offset mortgage payments. “Millennials expect to have people help pay for the cost of the home,” says Klif Andrews, president of Pardee Homes Las Vegas. “So you’ve got to make that a feature of your home, not a byproduct.” Pardee designed the “Responsive Homes” based on research exploring millennial homebuyer preferences conducted by Ketchum Global Research and Analytics. “This generation is all about Uber, Lift and Airbnb,” Andrews says. “As active participants in the new ‘sharing economy,’ millennials have figured out how to save money and generate revenue.” Millennials aren’t necessarily looking for a lot of storage space and big closets because “they’re not acquirers,” Andrews says. Instead, they want “open spaces, fun design features and great relationships with the outdoors.” Having plenty of choices is another important factor in attracting millennial homebuyers, says Cara Kane of KB Home. The company, like other production builders, now offers more customization options for today’s choosier millennials. “Millennial buyers are price conscious and environmentally conscious,” adds Kane. “They want homes that include a variety of energy and water-efficient features.”

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The Kahneman II (front and back shown) is one of a line built by David Weekley Homes in Laureate Park at Lake Nona. The homes appeal to millenneals in several ways: They’re on easy-to-maintain 30-foot-wide homesites, they’re near major employers and the community boasts numerous high-tech features.

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A sense of community also ranks high on the millennial must-have list. “Millennials want the low-maintenance lifestyle that comes with living in a great location close to urban amenities,” says Bartholomew. Thirtyacre agrees: “We also find that millennials are seeking a certain community environment,” he says. That’s why Toll is developing communities that incorporate walking trails, multiple parks for small children, fitness centers with yoga studios, and gathering places for friends and neighbors. “Plus, many of our communities provide exterior yard maintenance, offering our millennial homeowners even more

time to enjoy social and leisure activities,” adds Thirtyacre. Access to alternative modes of transportation, such as rail and bus, also factor into millennial purchasing decisions, as does proximity to retail, restaurants and recreation. Contrary to popular belief, many millennials are happy to move to master-planned communities in the suburbs, as long as those communities offer a homey feel and plenty of amenities. “There’s a sense of comfort and familiarity that millennials have with the suburbs, since that’s often where they were raised and grew up,” says Kane. “One thing that came through loud and clear in our re-

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At the International Builders Show in Las Vegas, two prototype “Responsive Homes” aimed at the millennial market were on display. The Contemporary Transitional home has 3,194 square feet with four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms and a casita behind the garage. The casita has a covered private patio, a small kitchen, a full bathroom and an optional adjoining fitness room. At 2,145-square-feet, the Contemporary Farmhouse (facing page) features three to four bedrooms with three and a half to four and a half bathrooms, plus an optional 384-square-foot flat over the garage. In addition, this home has a smartly designed downstairs bedroom suite with a full bath, kitchenette and an outside entrance.

search is that Millennials are multigenerational,” notes Andrews. “They love their parents. They love other generations. They don’t want to be locked off with a bunch of thirtysomethings. So I don’t think you want to create entire neighborhoods that are only designed for millennials.” As they redefine the starter-home floorplan, millennials are also putting their own style stamp on interior décor and finishes. Customization is their design creed as they seek to create personal, authentic spaces with bold colors and whimsical touches. They don’t like the heavily embellished, traditional décor of previous generations, Andrews says. TH EF LO RI DAH O MEB UYER .COM

Interior designer Bobby Berk, himself a millennial, decorated the two Responsive Homes that I toured. What impressed me most was the unapologetic use of color and seamless sweeps of material that flow indoors and outdoors. Millennial consumers are well-informed, well-versed in social media and they do their homework before making a purchase. They don’t want to be “sold” on something; they want to be educated and empowered to make their own decisions. Says Bartholomew: “They want to learn and be a part of the end result. Instead of simply selling them a home, we’re teaching them about the whole process along the way.”  APRIL/M AY/JUNE 2016

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Bill Silliman surveys the "House of Hugs" built by Silliman Homes CitySide, which netted more than $100,000 for local nonprofits. Silliman, who has since sold his company to chief operating officer Jeff Schnellmann, says that every year or so he tried to build a home that benefited a charity.

'House of Hugs' BUILDER BOLSTERS LOCAL NONPROFITS WITH HUGGABLE ORWIN MANOR HOME. Silliman Homes CitySide, a leading builder of luxury homes, may need to change its name to Silliman Hugs CitySide. The company has recently built and sold a “House of Hugs,” and donated 100 percent of the profits to three area nonprofit organizations. “We always tried to build one home a year to benefit charity,” says company founder and longtime industry leader Bill Silliman, who recently semi-retired and sold his highly successful operation to Jeff Schnellmann, another veteran local builder who had been Silliman’s chief operating officer since 2012. The home, located on Ayrshire Street in Orlando’s Orwin Manor neighborhood, is a four-bedroom, 2,594-square-foot charmer that sold for $750,000. About $100,000 of that was donated to the project’s beneficiaries, according to Schnellmann. That’s because many of Silliman Homes CitySide’s suppliers donated materials or offered them at a deep discount. United Legacy Bank provided very favorable financing terms, which added more to the bottom line. The organizations receiving funds are Florida Hospital for Children, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida and the Greater Orlando Builders Association (GOBA) Foundation. Silliman is a past GOBA president and Schnellmann is the current vice president and chairman of the foundation. Marla Silliman, senior executive officer at Florida Hospital for Children, happens to be married to Silliman. And Russ Salerno, an executive vice president at United Legacy Bank, has been involved in GOBA for decades and is a supporter of the Boys & Girls Clubs.

“I really wanted to do this for Russ, too,” says Silliman. “It was kind of in his honor. Somebody needs to stand up and say, ‘Russ Salerno is just a great guy.’” Florida Hospital for Children serves almost one in every two children that need care in Central Florida, says Marla Silliman. ”We rely heavily on philanthropy to accomplish our goals and services,” she adds. “We’re thankful for generous donations like this one, which allow us to remain one of the premier hospitals for children in the nation.” Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida has been giving hope and opportunity to at-risk children since 1944. Each year the organization provides services to more than 13,000 children, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, between the ages of 6 and 18. The GOBA Foundation is the charitable arm of the builders’ association. Chartered in 1985, it’s dedicated to supporting children’s charities in Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties. The foundation also endows scholarships at the University of Central Florida and Valencia College. Buyers Nivaldo and Maritza Diaz say they fell in love with the home and the concept behind it. “The craftsmanship and the neighborhoods are fantastic,” says Nivaldo Diaz, who works in research and development for a medical device company. “But when we read about the project and what it was all about, we loved it even more.” Says Schnellmann: “It was a great team-building effort within our company and outside it, building better relationships with our trade partners to do some good in the community. For more information about Silliman Homes CitySide, visit sillimanhomes.com. 

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2016 ANNUAL EDUCATION GUIDE  PRIVATE SCHOOLS  COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES  TRADE AND TECHNICAL TRAINING

One reason Central Florida is so appealing to relocators is its array of educational options. The public schools are generally very good, and offer an array of options ranging from charter schools to magnet schools. (You can see up-to-date public-school grades in our community listings). But there is also an incredible assortment of private schools, both secular and non-secular. And the region boasts top-notch colleges and universities as well as a number of institutions offering specialized career training. In this annual roundup, Florida Home­buyer Orlando offers the most comprehensive listing anywhere of private schools for elementary and secondary education along with colleges, universities, TH EF LO RI DAH O MEB UYER .COM APRIL/M AY/JUNE 2016 FLORIDA HOMEBUYER ORLANDO 3 5 and trade and technical schools. As you’ll see, the “Choices” are almost limitless.


Park Maitland School is one of Central Florida’s oldest private schools.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS In one sense, choosing a private school is easier than ever. Just ask Sherry Hay, director of admission and financial aid at Trinity Preparatory School in Winter Park. She notes that thanks to the Internet, parents can do enough research to familiarize themselves with a school before they even see it. But easier doesn’t mean easy. Campus visits are still an essential part of choosing a private or parochial school, Hay says. Parents ask fewer general questions during their visits because they’ve already found the basics online, she adds. But the questions are more pointed and specific. “Now they ask about the needs of their children,” Hay reports, “such as details about a particular sport or club in which their child is interested, or about an aspect of the curriculum their child particularly likes, such as the arts or science curriculum.” While the tenor of the questions may have changed, the bottom line on choosing a school has not. “The most important thing that a parent should consider when choosing a school is fit,” Hay says. “Does the school meet your child’s

ALPHABET SOUP Following are the listed accrediting organizations used by private schools in Florida and elsewhere. For more information about each organization and its criteria, visit their websites: AdvancEd: (advanc-ed.org) ACSI: Association of Christian Schools International (acsi.org) ACTS: Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (actsschools.org) AI: Accreditation International (aiaccredits.org) AISF: Association of Independent Schools of Florida (aisfl.org) AMS: American Montessori Society (amshq.org) CAPE: Council for American Private Education (capenet.org)

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CASI: Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (ncacasi.org) CITA: Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (advanc-ed.org)

learning and social needs?” To find that ideal fit, Hay defers to the National Association of Independent Schools, which outlines six “special considerations” for parents when looking for a school: Location, Size, Educational Philosophy, Curriculum, Faculty and Facilities. For more details on those six considerations, plus lots more in-depth information and advice, go to the website of the National Association of Independent Schools, nais.org, and click on “Parents” at the top of the page.  Seventh Day Adventists (floridaconference.com)

NAIS: National Association of Independent Schools (nais.org)

FISA: Florida Independent School Association (no website)

NCPSA: National Council for Private School Accreditation (ncpsa.org)

FKC: Florida Kindergarten Council (fkconline.org)

CSF: Christian Schools of Florida (christianschoolsfl.org)

FLAGS: Florida League of Assembly of God Schools (flags.org)

ECFA: Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ecfa.org)

FLOCS: Florida League of Christian Schools (flocs.org)

FAANS: Florida Association of Academic Nonpublic Schools (faans.org)

GOLD SEAL: Gold Seal Quality Care Program (my families.com/service-programs/child-care/goldseal)

FACCS: Florida Association of Christian Colleges & Schools (faccs.org)

IBO: International Baccalaureate Organization (ibo.org)

FCCAP: Florida Catholic Conference Accreditation Program (eas-ed.org) FCCPSA: Florida Coalition of Christian Private Schools Association (fccpsa.org) FCIS: Florida Council of Independent Schools (fcis.org) FCSDA: Florida Conference of

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ICAA: International Christian Accrediting Association (icaa.us) MSA-CESS: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools — Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (msa-cess.org) NAD/SDA: Seventh-day Adventist North American Division Commission on Accreditation (nadadventist.org)

NCSA: National Christian School Association (nationalchristian.org) NIPSA: National Independent Private Schools Association (nipsa.org) NLSA: National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (lcms.org) NPSAA: National Private Schools Association Accreditation (npsag.org) NPSAG: National Private Schools Accreditation Group (npsag.com) SACS: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (sacs.org) SAIS: Southern Association of Independent Schools (sais.org) SBACS: Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (sbacs.org) SUC: Southern Union Conference (southernunion.com)

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PreK-8

225

18::1

NLSA

$5,710$5,840

FIRST ACADEMY LEESBURG 219 N. 13th St., Leesburg, FL 34748

352-787-7762 faleesburg.com

Yes

K-12

406

20::1 / 25::1

ACSI, SACS

$6,430$6,870

GATEWAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 18440 US Highway 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757

352-383-9920 antbmu.adventistschoolconnect.org

Yes

PreK-8

65

11::1

FAANS, NCPSA

$5,700

LAKE MONTESSORI & LEARNING INSTITUTE 415 N. Lee St., Leesburg, FL 34748

352-787-5333 lakemontessori.com

No

PreK-5

60

6::1 / 10::1

AMS

$6,450$6,800

LIBERTY CHRISTIAN PREP 2451 Dora Ave., Tavares, FL 32778

352-343-0061 libertychristianprep.com

Yes

K312

260

23::1

FACCS, NCPSA

$5,250$5,600

MONTVERDE ACADEMY 17325 Seventh St., Montverde, FL 34756

407-469-2561 montverde.org

Yes

PreK-12

1,200

15::1

FCIS, FKC, NAIS, SACS, SAIS

$9,950$13,450

MOUNT DORA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 301 W. 13th Ave., Mount Dora, FL 32757

352-383-2155 mdacademy.org

No

PreK-12

560

11::1

AdvancEd, NCSA, SACS

$8,574$9,504

REAL LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 1501 Steve’s Road, Clermont, FL 34711

352-394-5575 rlcacademy.com

Yes

PreK-12

400

13::1

ACSI

$7,050$7,600

ST. PAUL’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL 1320 Sunshine Ave., Leesburg, FL 34748

352-787-4657 saintpaulschool.com

Yes

PreK-8

218

17::1

FCCAP

$6,050$6,900

AZALEA PARK BAPTIST 5725 Dahlia Drive, Orlando, FL 32807

407-277-4056 azaleaparkbaptist.org

Yes

K-12

100

16::1 / 20::1

SBACS

$6,200$6,850

BISHOP MOORE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 3901 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32804

407-293-7561 bishopmoore.org

Yes

9-12

1,270

25::1

AdvancEd, SACS

$10,280$13,900

CENTRAL FLORIDA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 700 Good Homes Road, Orlando, FL 32818

407-850-2322 cfcaeagles.org

Yes

PreK-12

235

18::1

AdvancEd, ACSI

$9,122$9,904

CENTRAL FLORIDA PREPARATORY SCHOOL 1450 Citrus Oaks Ave., Gotha, FL 34734

407-290-8073 cfprep.org

Yes

PreK-12

250

10::1 / 20::1

AISF, GOLD SEAL, NCPSA, SACS

$7,100$9,300

CHRISTIAN VICTORY ACADEMY 4606 Lake Margaret Drive, Orlando, FL 32812

407-281-6244 christianvictoryacademy.org

Yes

K-12

105

4::1 / 12::1

FCCPSA

$3,500$4,600

FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 9307 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32825

407-275-8031 fcalions.org

Yes

PreK-12

670

20::1 / 25::1

ACTS, FLOCS, SACS

$6,600$7,420

FAMILY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 671 Beulah Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787

407-656-7904 fcs-fl.org

Yes

K-8

122

16::1 / 18::1

ACSI

$5,500$6,000

FOREST LAKE ACADEMY 500 Education Loop, Apopka, FL 32703

407-862-8411 forestlakeacademy.org

Yes

9-12

356

18::1

AISF, FAANS, MSA-CESS, NAD/SDA, NCPSA

$10,965$12,610

FOUNDATION ACADEMY 15304 Tilden Road Winter Garden, FL 34787

407-877-2744 foundationacademy.net

Yes

PreK-12

751

15::1

ACSI, SACS

$9,950$11,740

GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC 5902 Oleander Drive, Orlando, FL 32807

407-277-3973 goodshepherd.org

Yes

PreK-8

550

18::1

FCCAP

$6,240$7,776

HAMPDEN DUBOSE ACADEMY 3700 Dohnavur Drive, Zellwood, FL 32798

407-880-4321 hda-lhs.com

Yes

PreK-12

140

15::1

AISF

$5,900$6,400

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Website/Phone

2015-2016 Tuition*

Yes

Accreditations

Student Teacher Ratio

352-589-5683 faitheustis.org

Grade Range

FAITH LUTHERAN SCHOOL 2727 S. Grove St., Eustis, FL 32726

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Number of Students

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ORANGE COUNTY

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Accreditations

Student Teacher Ratio

Number of Students

Grade Range

Uniforms

Website/Phone

School Name/Address

PRIVATE-SCHOOL DIRECTORY

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL 5129 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, FL 32819

407-876-9344 hfcschool.com

Yes

PreK-8

727

12::1 / 35::1

FCCAP

$5,600$6,400

JEWISH ACADEMY OF ORLANDO 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland, FL 32751

407-647-0713 jewishacademyorlando.org

Yes

K-8

135

6::1

FCIS

$12,600$15,475

KINGSWAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 4161 N. Powers Drive, Orlando, FL 32818

407-295-8901 kingswaychristianacademy.com

Yes

PreK-8

464

19::1

FACCS

$5,477

LAKE HIGHLAND PREPARATORY SCHOOL 901 N. Highland Ave., Orlando, FL 32803

407-206-1900 lhps.org

Yes

PreK-12

1,954

13::1

FCIS, FKC, NAIS, SACS

$12,750$19,750

ORANGEWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 1300 W. Maitland Blvd., Maitland, FL 32751

407-339-0223 orangewoodchristian.org

Yes

PreK-12

730

9::1 / 11::1

CSF, NCPSA, SACS

$9,945$12,240

ORLANDO CHRISTIAN PREP 500 S. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, FL 32807

407-823-9744 orlandochristianprep.org

Yes

PreK-12

580

20::1 / 25::1

FACCS, MSA-CESS $5,720$8,950

ORLANDO JUNIOR ACADEMY 30 E. Evans St., Orlando, FL 32804

407-898-1251 discoveroja.com

Yes

PreK-8

256

17::1

CAPE, FAANS, FCSDA, NAD/SDA, MSA-CESS

$4,400$6,400

PARK MAITLAND SCHOOL 1450 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland, FL 32751

407-647-3038 parkmaitland.org

Yes

PreK-6

600

10::1 / 15::1

FCIS, FKC

$14,000

PATHWAYS SCHOOL 1877 W. Oak Ridge Road, Orlando, FL 32809

407-816-2040 pathwaysprivateschool.org

Yes

PreK-8

175

20::1

FISA

$7,500

PINE CASTLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 7101 Lake Ellenor Drive, Orlando, FL 32809

407-313-7222 pccaeagles.org

Yes

PreK-12

160

12::1 / 19::1

ACSI, SACS

$8,700

ST. ANDREW CATHOLIC SCHOOL 877 N. Hastings St., Orlando, FL 32808

407-295-4230 standrewcatholicschool.org

Yes

PreK-8

350

20::1

FCCAP

$5,700

ST. CHARLES BORROMEO SCHOOL 4005 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32804

407-293-7691 stcharles-orlando.org

Yes

PreK-8

300

20::1

FCCAP

$6,450$9,254

ST. JAMES CATHEDRAL SCHOOL 505 E. Ridgewood St., Orlando, FL 32803

407-841-4432 stjcs.com

Yes

PreK-8

489

16::1

FCCAP

$6,624$8,659

ST. JOHN VIANNEY CATHOLIC SCHOOL 6200 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32809

407-855-4660 sjvs.org

Yes

PreK-8

540

15::1

FCCAP

$5,493$7,530

THE CHRIST SCHOOL 106 E. Church St., Orlando, FL 32801

407-849-1665 thechristschool.org

Yes

K-8

360

16::1 / 17::1

CASI, CSF, SACS

$8,744$10,865

THE CRENSHAW SCHOOL 2342 Hempel Ave., Gotha, FL 34734

407-877-7412 crenshawschool.com

Yes

PreK-12

120

12::1 / 15::1

AISF, CASI, NCPSA, SACS

$9,000$13,300

THE FIRST ACADEMY 2667 Bruton Blvd., Orlando, FL 32805

407-206-8600 thefirstacademy.org

Yes

PreK-12

1,100

18::1 / 22::1

ACSI, FCIS, FKC, SACS, SAIS

$11,000$17,680

THE PARKE HOUSE ACADEMY 1776 Minnesota Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789

407-647-3624 theparkehouseacademy.com

Yes

PreK-5

200

10::1

FCIS, FKC

$12,300

TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 1022 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 32703

407-886-0212 tcsapopka.org

Yes

PreK-8

308

18::1

ACSI, SACS, SBACS

$6,570$7,290

TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL 123 E. Livingston St., Orlando, FL 32801

407-488-1919 trinitydowntown.com

Yes

PreK-8

350

12::1

NLSA

$8,710$8,837

TRINITY PREPARATORY SCHOOL 5700 Trinity Prep Lane, Winter Park, FL 32792

407-671-4140 trinityprep.org

No

6-12

861

11::1

FCIS

$20,200

WEST ORANGE MONTESSORI 227 S. Main St., Winter Garden, FL 34787

407-654-0700 westorangemontessori.com

No

Pre-K &K

40

10::1

AMS

$7,750

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Yes

PreK-12

1,200

16::1

FCIS, FKC,IBO,SACS,SAIS

$14,275$19,925

CITY OF LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2874 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy., Kissimmee, FL 34744

407-847-5184 colca.tv

Yes

PreK-12

450

12::1 / 25::1

CASI, ICAA, SACS

$5,845$5,965

FIRST UNITED METHODIST SCHOOL 122 W. Sproule Ave., Kissimmee, FL 34741

407-847-8805 fums.org

Yes

PreK-8

245

15::1

FACCS

$5,025

HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 1500 E. Vine St., Kissimmee, FL 34744

407-847-4087 heritageeagles.org

Yes

PreK-12

640

24::1 / 26::1

FCCPSA

$4,450$4,550

HOLY REDEEMER CATHOLIC SCHOOL 1800 W. Columbia Ave., Kissimmee, FL 34741

407-870-9055 hrcschool.com

Yes

PreK-8

405

25::1

FCCAP

$6,100$7,105

LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2269 Partin Settlement Road, Kissimmee, FL 34744

407-847-2336 lifechristianacademy.us

Yes

PreK-12

270

22::1

AdvancEd, FLOCS, SACS

$5,483$5,820

NORTH KISSIMMEE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 425 W. Donegan Ave., Kissimmee, FL 34741

407-847-2877 nkcs.weebly.com

Yes

PreK-12

180

15::1

SBACS

$4,100

SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL 800 Brown Chapel Road, St. Cloud, FL 34769

407-957-1772 stacschool.com

Yes

PreK-8

275

22::1

FCCAP

N.A.

SOUTHLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 2440 Fortune Road, Kissimmee, FL 34744

407-201-7999 scs2440.com

Yes

PreK-12

430

27::1

FACCS

$3,500$4,500

TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL 3016 W. Vine St., Kissimmee, FL 34741

407-847-5377 trinitychurchandschool.com

Yes

PreK-8

185

16::1

NLSA

$6,285$6,655

ALL SOULS CATHOLIC SCHOOL 810 S. Oak Ave., Sanford, FL 32771

407-322-7090 allsoulscatholicschool.org

Yes

PreK-8

250

13::1

FCCAP

$7,854$8,412

ALTAMONTE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 601 Palm Springs Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

407-831-0950 altamontechristian.org

Yes

K-12

277

20::1

FACCS, NPSAA

$4,400$4,900

ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC ACADEMY 593 Jamestown Blvd., Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

407-774-2801 annunciationacademy.org

Yes

K-8

510

14::1

FCCAP

$6,700$8,100

CENTER ACADEMY 341 N. Orlando Ave., Maitland, FL 32751

407-772-8727 centeracademy.com

No

5-12

70

10::1

NIPSA, SACS

$13,595

CHAMPION PREPARATORY SCHOOL 1935 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 32703

407-788-0018 championprep.org

Yes

K-12

400

9::1

NPSAA

$6,000

FOREST CITY ADVENTIST SCHOOL 1238 Bunnell Road, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

407-299-0703 fcsdaschool.com

Yes

K-8

185

13::1

NAD/SDA

$5,500

HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN ACADEMY 5450 Holy Cross Court, Sanford, FL 32771

407-936-3636 thehcla.org

Yes

PreK-8

470

15::1

AISF, NCPSA, SACS

$6,500$7,500

LAKE FORREST PREPARATORY SCHOOL 866 Lake Howell Road, Maitland, FL 32751

407-331-5144 lakeforrestprep.com

Yes

PreK-8

205

18::1

AISF, MSA-CES, NCPSA

$9,589$9,718

LAKE MARY MONTESSORI ACADEMY 3551 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Lake Mary, FL 32746

407-324-2304 lmma.net

Yes

PreK-6

125

11::1

AMS, CITA, SACS

$9,495$15,118

LAKE MARY PREPARATORY SCHOOL 650 Rantoul Lane, Lake Mary, FL 32746

407-805-0095 Ext. 207 lakemaryprep.com

Yes

PreK-12

580

18::1

FCIS, FKC

$11,400$15,200

WINDERMERE PREPARATORY SCHOOL 6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Road, Windermere, FL 34786

Uniforms

Grade Range

407-905-7737 windermereprep.com

Website/Phone

Accreditations

Student Teacher Ratio

Number of Students

School Name/Address

PRIVATE-SCHOOL DIRECTORY

OSCEOLA COUNTY

SEMINOLE COUNTY

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Yes

K-12

173

14::1

ACSI

$4,000

ONE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 1675 Dixon Road, Longwood, FL 32779

407-774-0168 oneschool.net

Yes

PreK-12

350

12::1

ACTS, FLOCS, NCPSA, SACS

$6,850$8,200

PACE BRANTLEY HALL SCHOOL 3221 Sand Lake Road, Longwood, FL 32779

407-869-8882 mypbhs.org

Yes

2-12

160

10::1

FCIS

$14,915$15,435

ST. LUKES LUTHERAN SCHOOL 2025 W. S.R. 426, Oviedo, FL 32765

407-365-3228 stlukes-oviedo.org

Yes

PreK-8

726

18::1

AdvancEd, NLSA, SACS

$8,320

ST. MARY MAGDELEN CATHOLIC SCHOOL 869 Maitland Ave., Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

407-339-7301 smmschool.org

Yes

PreK-8

17::1

FCCAP

$6,974$8,261

SWEETWATER EPISCOPAL ACADEMY 251 E. Lake Brantley Drive, Longwood, FL 32779

407-862-1882 sweetwaterepiscopal.org

Yes

PreK-5

175

8::1

FCIS, FKC

$8,910$11,800

THE GENEVA SCHOOL 2025 S.R. 436, Winter Park, FL 32792

407-332-6363 genevaschool.org

Yes

PreK-12

500

10::1

FCIS, FKC

$10,440$13,530

THE MASTER’S ACADEMY 1500 Lukas Lane, Oviedo, FL 32765

407-971-2221 mastersacademy.org

Yes

PreK-12

900

15::1

ACSI, ECFA, FCIS, SACS

$10,000$12,000

TUSKAWILLA MONTESSORI ACADEMY 1625 Montessori Point, Oviedo, FL 32765

407-678-3879 tuskmont.org

No

PreK-8

180

10::1

AISF, AMS, NCPSA, SACS

$7,728$9,514

LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY 126 S. Ridgewood Ave., DeLand, FL 32720

386-734-4631 lighthousechristianacademy.fl.vca.schoolinsites.com

Yes

PreK-8

210

15::1

FCCPSA

$4,360$6,890

ST. BARBABAS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL 322 W. Michigan Ave., DeLand, FL 32720

386-734-3005 sbesyes.org

Yes

PreK-8

10::1

FCIS, FKC

$6,900$7,500

ST. PETER CATHOLIC SCHOOL 421 W. New York Ave., DeLand, FL 32720

386-822-6010 stpeter-deland.org

Yes

PreK-8

248

25::1

FCCAP

$5,270$6,802

TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 875 Elkcam Blvd., Deltona, FL 32725

386-789-4515 trinitychristianacademy.com

Yes

PreK-12

585

25::1

FAANS, FLOCS, NCPSA, SACS

$5,800$6,250

Website/Phone

2015-2016 Tuition*

Number of Students

407-323-1583 liberty-patriots.org

Accreditations

Grade Range

LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 2626 S. Palmetto Ave., Sanford, FL 32773

School Name/Address

Uniforms

PRIVATE-SCHOOL DIRECTORY

VOLUSIA COUNTY

*Annual tuition for grades K-12; does not include pre-K.

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HIGHER-EDUCATION DIRECTORY SCHOOL NAME

ANA G. MÉNDEZ UNIVERSITY SYSTEM Orlando 407-207-3363 / suagm.edu

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES

AAS, BS, BBA, BSN, BA

BARRY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW Orlando 321-206-5600 / barry.edu/law

GRADUATE DEGREES

*COST

NOTES

MBA, MEd, MM, MPA, MSPA

Undergraduate PCH: $381 Graduate PCH: $450

The 65-year-old private university, based in Puerto Rico, opened an Orlando campus in 2003; it offers accelerated, dual-language programs.

JD

PS Part Time: $13,535 PS Full Time: $17,922

Miami-based Barry opened a law school in east Orlando in 1999; the 20-acre campus has been fully accredited since 2006.

PY Full Time: $34,680

Founded in 1989, Beacon is the first accredited U.S. college offering associate and bachelor degrees exclusively for students with learning disabilities.

BEACON COLLEGE Leesburg 352-787-7660 / beaconcollege.edu

AA, BA

BETHUNE-COOKMAN UNIVERSITY Daytona Beach 386-481-2000 / cookman.edu

BA, BS

MEd, MPH, MS

PY Full Time: $13,440

Founded in 1904 by civil-rights legend Mary McLeod Bethune, and one of just three historically black colleges in Florida, B-CU has been a full-fledged university since 2007.

COLUMBIA COLLEGE Orlando, FL 407-293-9911 / ccis.edu

AA, AS, BA, BS, AGS, BGS

MBA, MS

Undergraduate PCH: $225 Undergraduate (online) PCH: $260 Graduate PCH: $350 Graduate (online) PCH: $350

The Orlando campus, one of 34 nationwide, was established in 1975; the main campus in Missouri was founded in 1851.

THE DAVE SCHOOL Orlando 407-385-1100 / daveschool.com

Certificate

PP: $33,500

The Digital Animation and Visual Effects School at Universal Studios Orlando offers training in computer graphics; one of only two educational institutions granted membership in the Visual Effects Society.

DEVRY UNIVERSITY Orlando 407-345-2800 / devry.edu

AA, BBA, BA, BS

MBA, MPA, CERT, MPH

Undergraduate PCH: $250-$609

The 84-year-old university has 55-plus locations nationwide and offers associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees through five colleges, including the Keller Graduate School of Management.

EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY Daytona Beach 386-226-6100 / daytonabeach.erau.edu

BS, AS

PhD, MS, MBA

Undergraduate PY: $32,378 Graduate PY: $17,590

The world’s oldest and largest university devoted to aviation and aerospace; boasts a fleet of 92 instructional aircraft and 41 flight simulators.

EVEREST UNIVERSITY Orlando 407-851-2525 / everest.edu

AS, BS

MBA

Varies by program

Has 39 campuses nationwide; offers degrees and certification programs in fields ranging from accounting and criminal justice to massage therapy.

EVERGLADES UNIVERSITY Altamonte Springs & Maitland 407-277-0311 / evergladesuniversity.edu

BS

MA, MBA

Undergraduate PP: $76,875 Graduate PP: $23,700

Offers bachelor’s degrees in such fields as construction management and alternative medicine, and graduate degrees in business administration and aviation science.

JD

PY Part Time: $10,029 PY Full Time: $14,132

Celebrating its 14th anniversary in Orlando; has 700 students at its four-story, downtown Orlando campus.

FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW Orlando 407-254-3268 / law.famu.edu

Graduate PCH: $495-$766

FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE Lakeland 863-680-4111 / flsouthern.edu

BA, BS

EdD, MA, MBA, MAcc, MAT, MEd, MSN

Undergraduate PCH: $300-$330 Graduate PCH: $400-$540

Founded in 1883, the school features several buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright; it’s also ranked among the Top 10 regional colleges in the South by U.S. News & World Report.

FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY Winter Park 407-679-6333 / fullsail.edu

BFA, BS

MA, MFA, MS

Undergraduate PCH: $467-$621 Graduate PCH: $534-$850

Offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs for careers in film, music, gaming, animation and other forms of interactive entertainment.

*PCH: Cost per credit hour, PS: Cost per semester, PY: Cost per year, PP: Cost per total program, PC: Cost per course. Note: Costs are for in-state residents.

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HIGHER-EDUCATION DIRECTORY SCHOOL NAME

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES

GRADUATE DEGREES

*COST

NOTES

HERZING UNIVERSITY Winter Park 407-641-5227 / herzing.edu

AS, ASN, BSN, DPNFL

PCH: $565-$750

Founded in 1965 in Milwaukee, Wis., as a computer-training institute, this school’s Orlando campus focuses on nursing and health-care programs.

ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE Lake Mary 407-936-0600 itt-tech.edu

AS, BS

PCH: $493

Though focused on tech-oriented programs at its 130-plus locations nationwide, the school also offers nursing at its Orlando-area campus.

KEISER UNIVERSITY Orlando 407-273-5800 keiseruniversity.edu/orlando

AA, BA, AS, BS

Undergraduate PS: $8,392

Based in Fort Lauderdale since its founding in 1977; has 17 Florida campuses.

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Orlando 407-264-5601 / nova.edu

BSN, BS

EdS, MS, MBA, MMS, MSN

Undergraduate Full Time PY: $26,910; Undergraduate Part Time PCH: $897; Graduate PCH: $759-$832

The Fort Lauderdale-based school, founded in 1964, has grown into the nation’s eighth-largest not-for-profit independent university.

REFORMED THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Oviedo 407-366-9493 / rts.edu/orlando

Cert.

MDiv, MA, DMin

Graduate PCH: $475-$525

The Orlando-area campus is one of eight degree-granting sites for this Jackson, Miss.based seminary, founded in 1966.

ROLLINS COLLEGE Winter Park 407-646-2000 / rollins.edu

BA

MA, MEd, MHSA, MPH, MHR, MLS

Undergraduate Full Time PY: $44,760; Undergraduate Part Time PC: $1,780; Graduate PC: $1,530-$2,392

For 10 of the past 11 years, Rollins has been ranked the No. 1 regional university in the South by U.S. News & World Report.

EDBA, MBA

PP varies from $55,00$98,118

Ranked one of the Top 10 least-expensive private business schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Offers three types of MBA, plus an executive doctorate.

MEd, MA

Undergraduate PC: $1,780 Graduate PC: $1,530$2,392

Named for Rollins’ eighth president; offers evening classes for working adults pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degrees.

PCH: $104

Four campus locations; offers six bachelor’s degrees in addition to scores of associate degrees, certification programs and continuing adult education.

ROLLINS COLLEGE CRUMMER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Winter Park 407-646-2405 / rollins.edu/mba ROLLINS COLLEGE HAMILTON HOLT SCHOOL Winter Park 407-646-2232 / rollins.edu/holt

BA

SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE Sanford 407-708-4722 / seminolestate.edu

AA, AS, BA, BAS, BS, Cert.

STETSON UNIVERSITY DeLand & Celebration 386-822-7000 / 321-939-7600 stetson.edu

BA, BS, BBA, BM, BME

MEd, MBA, MS, MA, MAcc, EMBA, MFA

Undergraduate Full Time PY: $41,240; Undergraduate Part Time PCH: $1,242; Graduate PCH: $852-$1,205

Founded in DeLand in 1883; boasts Florida’s first School of Business Administration, first School of Music and first college newspaper. Celebration campus, open since 2001, offers graduate programs.

STRAYER UNIVERSITY Orlando and Maitland 407-926-2000 / 407-618-5900 / 407-264-9400 strayer.edu

AA, BS, BSN, BBA, Cert.

MBA, MS, MPA, MEd, MHSA

Undergraduate PC: $1,420 Graduate PC: $2,450

Founded in 1892, it has more than 90 campuses in the U.S., including three in the Orlando area; subjects range from accounting to public administration.

MS, MPA, MBA

Graduate PCH: $330

Main campus in Troy, Ala.; the 128-year-old school has branch campuses in several Southeastern states, including six in Florida.

MA, MFA, MSA, MBA, MS, MEd, MPA, MSAE, SCE, PhD

Undergraduate PCH: $212 Graduate PCH: $370

Opened in 1968 as Florida Technological University in woods east of Orlando; now the nation’s second largest university, offering 210 degree programs through more than a dozen campuses.

TROY UNIVERSITY Altamonte Springs 407-830-2530 troy.edu/globalcampus UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA Orlando 407-823-2000 / ucf.edu

AA, BA, Cert., BFA, BS, BAS, BSN

*PCH: Cost per credit hour, PS: Cost per semester, PY: Cost per year, PP: Cost per total program, PC: Cost per course. Note: Costs are for in-state residents.

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SCHOOL NAME

GRADUATE DEGREES

*COST

NOTES

UCF CENTER FOR EMERGING MEDIA Orlando 407-235-3616 / cem.ucf.edu

BFA, BA, BS

MFA, MA, MS

Undergraduate PCH: $212 Graduate PCH: $370 Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy PP: $33,000

The downtown center, opened in 2005, houses a host of undergraduate and graduate programs in digital media, plus an art studio, a printing press and the University of Florida’s graduate architectural program.

UCF COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Orlando 407-266-1000 / med.ucf.edu

BS

MS, PhD, MD

Undergraduate PCH: $212 MD PY: $29,680

Open since 2009, the college is a key piece of Orlando’s burgeoning Medical City in the city’s Lake Nona section.

UCF ROSEN COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT Orlando 407-903-8000 / hospitality.ucf.edu

BS

Cert., MS, PhD

Undergraduate PCH: $212 Graduate PCH: $370

Offers degrees in hotel, event, restaurant and food-service management, and a PhD in hospitality education, from a campus in the heart of Orlando’s tourism corridor.

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX Orlando 407-345-8868 / phoenix.edu

BS, BSEd, Cert.

MAEd, MBA

Undergraduate PY: $10,960 Graduate PP: $22,665$28,620

With more than 112 locations worldwide, it is still the largest private university in the U.S., with a focus on business and management, education, and information technology.

VALENCIA COLLEGE Orlando 407-299-5000 / valenciacollege.edu

AA, BS, AS, Cert.

PCH: $103-$112

Chosen in 2011 as the top U.S. community college by the Aspen Institute; graduates from its five campuses are guaranteed admission to UCF.

Graduate PCH: $560

The St. Louis-based university has more than 100 campuses worldwide; its two Orlando-area campuses are merging into a single, downtown facility this spring, in time for summer classes.

WEBSTER UNIVERSITY Orlando 407-869-8111 / webster.edu/orlando

MA, MBA, MHA, MS, Cert.

*PCH: Cost per credit hour, PS: Cost per semester, PY: Cost per year, PP: Cost per total program, PC: Cost per course. Note: Costs are for in-state residents.

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MAE: Master of Aerospace Engineering

AA: Associate of Arts

BSBA: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

AAS: Associate of Applied Science

BSE: Bachelor of Science in Engineering

AGS: Associate of General Studies

BSN: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

MDiv: Master of Divinity

AS: Associate of Science

BT: Bachelor of Theology

ASB: Associate of Science in Business

Cert: Certificate program

MFA: Master of Fine Arts

ASBA: Associate of Science in Business Administration ASGE: Associate of Science in General Education BA: Bachelor of Arts BBA: Bachelor of Business Administration BFA: Bachelor of Fine Arts BGS: Bachelor of General Studies

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MBA: Master of Business Administration MD: Doctor of Medicine MEd: Master of Education MHA: Master of Health Administration MHSA: Master of Health Services Administration MHSc: Master of Health Science MIS: Master of Information Systems

MA: Master of Arts

MPA: Master of Public Administration

MAcc: Master of Accountancy

MPS: Master of Professional Studies

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PUBLIC SCHOOLS

THIS YEAR, FCAT WILL BE REPLACED BY NEW STANDARDS

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

Grade 2013

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

47

57

40

C

C

85

MINNEOLA

67

59

32

C

C

55

67

65

46

B

B

47

Grade 2014

Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

MASCOTTE

Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

Grade 2013

Grade 2014

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

As this issue of Florida Homebuyer Orlando goes to press, the issue of accountability testing in public schools has heated up. It has been known for some time that the FCAT era is coming to an end this year. The FCAT 2.0 — a series of exams in math, reading, science and math — is being replaced by the Florida Standards Assessment, which will test students on Florida’s Common Core-based standards. But as of now, we still have only FCAT 2.0 scores — and school grades based on those scores — to report. The data in the charts on the following pages is based on those tests. In addition, for high schools we’ve included results from the Postsecondary Education Readiness Te3st (PERT) in math and reading. These tests are administrated to nearly all 11th-graders to determine their readiness to do college level work. However, Gov. Rick Scott has recently called for the test to be optional, not mandatory. High-school graduation rates as of 2014 have also been included, and the percentage of students receiving a free or reduced-price lunch is shown for all schools.

LAKE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS D

D

87

57

C

C

78

ROUND LAKE

69

61

24

C

B

51

CYPRESS RIDGE

80

73

67

A

A

22

SAWGRASS BAY

61

59

36

C

B

77

EUSTIS

57

59

39

B

B

72

SEMINOLE SPRINGS

63

62

49

C

B

60

EUSTIS HEIGHTS

41

52

33

F

D

87

SORRENTO

69

72

67

A

B

53

FRUITLAND PARK

50

60

62

C

C

78

TAVARES

54

52

25

D

C

73

GRASSY LAKE

71

68

56

B

B

50

50

52

39

C

B

76

67

77

49

B

B

74

GROVELAND

THE VILLAGES ELEMENTARY OF LADY LAKE

HUMANITIES AND FINE ARTS SCHOOL (CHARTER)

TREADWAY

31

17

0

F

-

92

64

59

70

C

B

65

TRIANGLE

54

52

48

D

C

82

LEESBURG

39

43

41

F

D

85

UMATILLA

64

65

66

A

A

66

LOST LAKE

73

72

72

A

B

44

Grade 2014

37

59

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

37

54

Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

39

CLERMONT

Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

BEVERLY SHORES

PINE RIDGE

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

62

Grade 2013

65

B

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

C

C

Grade 2013

B

68

Grade 2014

62

54

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

63

66

Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

54

ASTATULA

Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

ALTOONA (START ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS)

CARVER

48

44

53

C

C

75

MOUNT DORA

56

44

45

C

C

59

CLERMONT

60

57

54

C

B

58

OAK PARK

37

36

25

F

D

86

EAST RIDGE

65

59

46

B

B

50

TAVARES

57

53

39

C

C

58

EUSTIS

60

53

56

B

C

61

UMATILLA

47

55

45

C

C

69

GRAY

56

56

52

B

B

62

WINDY HILL

64

58

66

A

B

58

Four-Year Graduation Rate 2014

Postsecondary Readiness Reading % 2014

Postsecondary Readiness Math % 2014

Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

Grade 2014

Grade 2013

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

63

B

-

70

EAST RIDGE

82

73

50

58

63

63

B

A

EUSTIS

84

71

48

52

63

50

C

LAKE MINNEOLA

83

73

42

63

73

66

A

Grade 2014

63

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

58

Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

50

Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

73

Postsecondary Readiness Math %

82

Postsecondary Readiness Reading %

ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM

Four-Year Graduation Rate

Grade 2013

LAKE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLS

LEESBURG

77

64

36

44

50

56

C

C

64

MOUNT DORA

80

75

38

54

58

61

B

B

48

49

SOUTH LAKE

81

67

42

55

54

61

C

C

52

B

51

TAVARES

81

74

52

52

61

58

C

B

48

B

49

UMATILLA

83

64

35

48

63

41

C

C

59

LAKE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS

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Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

Grade 2014

Grade 2013

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

48

49

18

D

C

85

Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

Grade 2013

Grade 2014

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

B

20

45

33

32

D

D

68

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

Grade 2014

Grade 2013

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

SPRING CREEK PRE-K-8 (CHARTER)

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

C

Grade 2013

38

Grade 2014

56

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

64

Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

IMAGINE SCHOOLS AT SOUTH LAKE K-8 (CHARTER) MILESTONES COMMUNITY SCHOOL K-8 (CHARTER)

Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

LAKE COUNTY COMBINED SCHOOLS

ALOMA

64

69

60

B

B

66

IVEY LANE

28

51

64

D

C

90

ANDOVER

79

80

69

A

A

55

JOHN YOUNG

66

77

80

A

B

76

APOPKA

53

61

49

C

C

74

KALEY

54

44

58

C

C

75

ASPIRE ACADEMY (CHARTER)

18

5

0

F

-

93

KEENES CROSSING

79

77

79

A

A

24 100

ORANGE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

AUDUBON PARK

77

74

54

A

A

39

KILLARNEY

47

59

43

D

C

AVALON

84

86

85

A

A

24

LAKE COMO

53

55

50

D

C

72

AZALEA PARK

54

49

74

B

A

86

LAKE GEM

48

52

60

C

C

86

BAY MEADOWS

77

77

71

A

A

31

LAKE GEORGE

65

77

71

A

B

70

BONNEVILLE

52

57

47

C

C

81

LAKE SILVER

53

49

43

C

B

63

BROOKSHIRE

70

69

29

A

A

36

LAKE SYBELIA

68

71

67

A

B

52

CAMELOT

75

74

60

A

B

52

LAKE WESTON

40

53

75

C

C

100

CASTLE CREEK

58

66

55

A

B

70

LAKE WHITNEY

84

84

62

A

B

14

CATALINA

33

35

62

C

D

100

LAKEMONT

72

78

54

A

A

52

CHENEY

58

63

57

A

D

86

LAKEVILLE

72

71

52

C

B

73

CHICKASAW

52

52

73

C

B

80

LANCASTER

35

46

37

D

D

100

CITRUS

61

61

50

C

C

67

LAWTON CHILES

58

62

55

B

C

78

CLARCONA

57

51

42

C

B

70

LITTLE RIVER

51

59

41

B

C

100

CLAY SPRINGS

59

49

43

D

C

65

LOCKHART

50

65

40

C

C

100

COLUMBIA

70

73

56

A

B

53

LOVELL

40

54

59

C

C

100 100

CONWAY

55

57

26

C

C

80

MEADOW WOODS

52

60

44

C

B

CYPRESS PARK

42

44

62

C

F

100

METROWEST

72

69

54

A

A

67

CYPRESS SPRINGS

70

76

85

A

B

44

MICHAEL MCCOY

43

49

41

C

B

100

DEERWOOD

74

79

70

A

B

52

MILLENNIA

53

51

84

B

B

100

DILLARD STREET

63

70

67

B

A

75

MOLLIE RAY

31

50

54

D

F

58

DOMMERICH

83

78

54

A

A

22

63

63

75

B

A

77

78

43

46

A

-

1

DOVER SHORES

MONTESSORI OF WINTER GARDEN CHARTER

DR. PHILLIPS

82

78

75

A

A

33

MOSS PARK

79

78

58

A

B

33

DREAM LAKE

63

70

70

A

B

69

NAP FORD COMMUNITY (CHARTER)

39

42

24

F

-

86

DURRANCE

52

52

71

B

B

71

NORTHLAKE PARK COMMUNITY

78

82

54

A

A

33

EAGLES NEST

38

47

55

C

C

100

OAK HILL

47

62

35

C

B

87

EAST LAKE

76

77

75

A

A

47

OAKLAND AVENUE (CHARTER)

68

58

22

C

B

1

ECCLESTON

40

49

82

B

B

100

OAKSHIRE

70

78

73

A

A

79

ENDEAVOR

76

83

61

A

A

54

OCOEE

57

55

62

C

C

77

ENGELWOOD

46

70

71

A

C

100

ORANGE CENTER

57

55

26

B

B

100

FERN CREEK

47

52

68

C

C

100

ORLANDO SCIENCE (CHARTER)

87

79

54

B

A

33

FORSYTH WOODS

53

60

78

A

B

85

ORLO VISTA

45

53

63

D

C

100

HIAWASSEE

39

44

49

C

B

100

HIDDEN OAKS

59

54

32

C

B

65

HILLCREST

88

80

85

A

B

36

HUNGERFORD

66

63

35

D

C

100

HUNTERS CREEK

74

76

50

B

A

44

48

FLO R I DA H O MEB UYER O RLAN DO A P R I L/MAY/JUNE 2016

PALM LAKE

74

79

52

A

A

36

PALMETTO

46

54

81

A

F

100

PERSHING

67

66

41

C

C

55

PHYLLIS WHEATLEY

38

51

70

B

D

86

PINAR

56

62

55

B

D

100

PINE CASTLE

64

64

47

B

B

77

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PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ORANGE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS THORNEBROOKE

84

84

71

A

A

25

50

THREE POINTS

51

50

38

C

D

100

PINELOCH

38

45

78

C

D

100

TILDENVILLE

64

72

62

A

B

72

PINEWOOD

36

45

47

D

D

100

TIMBER LAKES

79

78

73

A

A

37

PRINCETON

86

71

63

A

A

41

UCP EAST (CHARTER)

52

37

38

F

-

40

RIDGEWOOD PARK

52

44

53

D

C

100

UNION PARK

50

56

73

C

C

79

RIVERDALE

50

51

65

C

B

78

VENTURA

58

60

36

B

C

12

RIVERSIDE

50

62

42

B

C

82

VISTA LAKES

69

75

78

A

A

50

ROCK LAKE

44

46

61

C

D

7

WASHINGTON SHORES

31

39

41

F

D

89

ROCK SPRINGS

60

62

44

C

C

58

WATERBRIDGE

59

66

63

A

B

76

ROLLING HILLS

40

45

41

C

C

100

WATERFORD

74

66

65

A

A

47

ROSEMONT

35

36

48

C

C

100

WEST CREEK

84

81

62

A

A

39

SADLER

35

32

55

D

D

100

WEST OAKS

48

53

78

B

C

100 39

A

39

WESTBROOKE

71

75

78

A

B

A

A

55

WETHERBEE

66

59

77

A

B

78

SHINGLE CREEK

38

36

35

F

D

100

WHISPERING OAK

88

92

65

A

A

28

SOUTHWOOD

64

60

55

B

B

74

WILLIAM FRANGUS

58

65

53

A

D

81

SPRING LAKE

75

78

64

B

A

100

WILLIAM S. MAXEY

55

62

74

B

C

100

STONE LAKES

85

90

78

A

A

26

WINDERMERE

87

85

67

A

A

12

SUN BLAZE

72

76

68

A

-

55

WINEGARD

46

57

48

A

B

100

SUNRIDGE

64

64

48

C

C

60

WOLF LAKE

72

72

77

A

A

46

SUNRISE

82

83

89

A

A

22

WYNDHAM LAKES

60

62

32

B

B

74

SUNSET PARK

73

67

59

A

A

37

ZELLWOOD

49

61

31

C

C

100

TANGELO PARK

55

50

58

C

B

100 Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

B

66

Grade 2013

61

66

Grade 2014

83

65

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

77

SHENANDOAH

Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

SAND LAKE

Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

100

-

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

D

F

Grade 2013

C

12

Grade 2014

58

38

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

48

39

Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

37

PINECREST CREEK (CHARTER)

Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

PINE HILLS

APOPKA

51

54

56

B

C

71

LOCKHART

47

41

22

D

C

100

AVALON

77

76

76

A

A

40

MAITLAND

73

68

71

A

A

39

BRIDGEWATER

79

81

81

A

A

30

MEADOW WOODS

53

53

41

C

C

82

CARVER

29

28

39

F

D

74

MEADOWBROOK

34

33

47

D

D

99

CHAIN OF LAKES

61

60

59

A

B

66

MEMORIAL

36

29

37

D

C

100

CONWAY

70

60

53

A

B

65

OCOEE

64

64

49

A

A

68

CORNER LAKE

63

58

53

B

B

58

ODYSSEY

65

63

66

A

A

67

DISCOVERY

73

71

74

A

A

43

PIEDMONT LAKES

50

49

44

C

B

78

FREEDOM

61

60

47

A

B

78

ROBERT E. LEE

50

48

45

C

C

78

GLENRIDGE

72

66

52

A

A

47

ROBINSWOOD

42

36

47

D

D

99

GOTHA

67

64

76

A

A

57

SOUTH CREEK

61

62

45

B

C

78

HOWARD

67

69

57

A

B

68

SOUTHWEST

71

68

63

A

A

51

HUNTERS CREEK

76

81

75

A

A

49

STONEWALL JACKSON

53

47

52

C

C

82

JUDSON B. WALKER

41

35

47

D

C

100

SUNRIDGE

81

82

80

A

A

32

LAKE NONA

74

71

58

A

A

44

UNION PARK

44

38

37

D

C

99

LAKEVIEW

60

53

49

B

B

64

WESTRIDGE

36

32

34

C

D

100

LEGACY

64

59

57

A

B

70

WOLF LAKE

55

53

56

B

C

64

LIBERTY

47

44

52

C

C

83

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ORANGE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLS


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Grade 2013

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

74

74

36

30

52

53

C

B

99

OCOEE

87

83

66

46

67

61

C

C

61

CORNERSTONE CHARTER ACADEMY

97

79

61

71

80

63

A

A

28

OLYMPIA

94

84

68

66

82

72

A

A

40

CYPRESS CREEK

84

67

55

49

68

55

B

B

73

TIMBER CREEK

96

87

72

74

82

80

A

A

32

UNIVERSITY

89

79

55

62

79

69

A

B

58

WEKIVA

85

75

55

45

58

60

C

B

69

WEST ORANGE

91

85

69

66

75

70

B

A

35

WILLIAM R. BOONE

91

79

74

65

73

70

A

A

43

WINTER PARK

91

87

79

74

85

67

B

A

ORANGE COUNTY VIRTUAL

91

70

65

83

56

28

A

100

79

79

84

92

77

A

Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

OAK RIDGE

80

Postsecondary Readiness Math %

54

C

Postsecondary Readiness Reading %

B

B

Four-Year Graduation Rate

A

70

Grade 2013

67

57

Grade 2014

71

43

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

53

44

Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

60

79

Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

76

84

Postsecondary Readiness Math %

86

COLONIAL

Postsecondary Readiness Reading %

APOPKA

Four-Year Graduation Rate

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PUBLIC SCHOOLS

72

69

A

B

50

56

71

66

B

A

59

EDGEWATER

86

72

58

52

71

63

B

B

55

FREEDOM

91

83

69

62

82

81

A

A

58

JONES

93

65

61

24

39

53

C

B

81

LAKE NONA

93

83

64

66

82

71

A

A

42

LEGACY CHARTER

95

85

79

77

95

56

A

A

0

MAYNARD EVANS

78

76

35

29

56

60

C

B

81

ORLANDO SCIENCE MIDDLE-HIGH CHARTER

35 36 37

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Grade 2014

Grade 2013

84

65

A

A

47

PASSPORT K-8 (CHARTER)

68

63

68

B

C

82

76

74

72

A

A

37

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

55

52

46

A

A

65

62

49

43

C

C

50

47

47

76

B

F

77

68

58

A

B

17

80

72

39

A

A

0

63

52

70

C

HOPE K-8 (CHARTER)

PINECREST PREPARATORY K-8 (CHARTER) RENAISSANCE SCHOOL AT CHICKASAW TRAIL K-8 (CHARTER) RENAISSANCE SCHOOL AT HUNTERS CREEK K-8 (CHARTER)

LAKE EOLA K-8 (CHARTER)

88

83

58

A

A

0

WINDY RIDGE K-8 (CHARTER)

77

76

65

A

A

48

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Grade 2014

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84

BLANKNER K-8

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A

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

63

59

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61

75

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75

86

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89

EAST RIVER

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DR. PHILLIPS

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS

55

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

Grade 2014

Grade 2013

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

40

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Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

ORANGE COUNTY COMBINED SCHOOLS

BOGGY CREEK

54

44

59

C

C

56

MICHIGAN AVENUE

65

51

64

B

A

68

CENTRAL AVENUE

40

30

37

D

C

100

MILL CREEK

58

45

30

C

B

83

CHESTNUT SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

66

48

59

C

B

85

NARCOOSSEE

71

68

70

A

A

44

NEPTUNE

58

56

58

C

B

77

PARTIN SETTLEMENT

61

54

68

B

A

62

PLEASANT HILL

56

50

54

B

B

72

POINCIANA ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS

48

38

55

C

C

62

REEDY CREEK

59

44

48

C

B

78

ST. CLOUD

69

72

75

A

A

55 70

OSCEOLA COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

CYPRESS

57

51

58

C

C

82

DEERWOOD

54

48

51

C

B

84

EAST LAKE

64

61

44

A

B

61

FLORA RIDGE

49

50

44

C

C

80

HICKORY TREE

65

65

52

B

B

55

HIGHLANDS

45

28

52

D

C

56

KISSIMMEE

47

56

49

C

C

63

SUNRISE

54

48

50

C

B

KOA

45

44

57

C

C

85

THACKER AVENUE SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

50

44

59

C

C

79

LAKEVIEW

67

61

73

A

B

72

VENTURA

53

51

54

C

C

82

50

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47 C B 70 P. M. WELLS ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER)

55 55 47 77 A C 78

CANOE CREEK CHARTER ACADEMY

58 58 59 49 A C 62

CELEBRATION SCHOOL

83 83 81 75 A A 21 RENAISSANCE SCHOOL AT POINCIANA K-8 (CHARTER)

58 58 51 70 A D 82

WESTSIDE SCHOOL PRE-K-8

56 55 46 53 B B 77

A 59

ALTA VISTA

53

59

57

C

B

62

CHAIN OF LAKES

65

66

34

C

B

63

ALTURAS

56

50

53

C

B

90

CLARENCE BOSWELL

46

52

47

C

D

59

AUBURNDALE CENTRAL

38

48

72

D

C

69

CLEVELAND COURT

65

60

46

B

C

61

BARTOW

88

72

85

A

A

34

COMBEE

37

25

57

F

D

70

BEN HILL GRIFFIN JR.

50

53

37

C

C

62

CRYSTAL LAKE

46

43

38

D

C

72

BERKLEY (CHARTER)

71

73

60

B

B

34

DALE R. FAIR BABSON PARK (CHARTER)

71

76

49

A

B

39

BETHUNE ACADEMY

67

65

53

A

B

69

DIXIELAND

65

72

84

A

A

60

CARLTON PALMORE

53

48

48

D

D

65

DR. N.E. ROBERTS

50

41

67

D

C

77

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73

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33

63

65 Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

49

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49

61

Grade 2013

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AVANT GARDE ACADEMY

64

Grade 2014

OSCEOLA COUNTY COMBINED SCHOOLS

BELLALAGO ACADEMY

64

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CELEBRATION

87 70 61 53 61 63 B A 63 POINCIANA

84 57 31 35 42 47 C B 76

GATEWAY

76 67 48 58 75 66 B A 73 PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL

100 94 90 83 83 85 A A 62

HARMONY

88 75 62 59 69 77 A A 40 ST. CLOUD HIGH SCHOOL

84 64 54 52 66 80 B A 54

LIBERTY

82 56 40 40 45 58 C B 77 ACCLAIM ACADEMY

34 29 30 F F 81

NEW DIMENSIONS

100 80 64 68 75 61 A A 64 OSCEOLA COUNTY SCHOOL OF ARTS

100 88 72 92 90 83 A A 51

OSCEOLA

86 70 42 40 46 55 C B 78

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Postsecondary Readiness Math %

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Four-Year Graduation Rate

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Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

Postsecondary Readiness Math %

Postsecondary Readiness Reading %

Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

OSCEOLA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

Four-Year Graduation Rate

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

Grade 2014

Grade 2013

DENN JOHN

47 39 43 C C 87 NARCOOSSEE

66 56 71 B A 51

DISCOVERY

45 36 52 C C 90 NEPTUNE

62 59 63 B B 66

HORIZON

57 47 63 C B 75 PARKWAY

47 41 43 C C 83

KISSIMMEE

42 37 39 C D 80 ST. CLOUD

60 56 80 A B 59

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PUBLIC SCHOOLS

POLK COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

51


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Grade 2014

Grade 2013

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68

LEWIS ANNA WOODBURY

41

36

51

D

D

64

D

61

LINCOLN AVENUE ACADEMY

97

93

99

A

A

21

EASTSIDE

36

41

63

D

C

59

LOUGHMAN OAKS

46

51

51

C

D

83

EDGAR L. PADGETT

44

54

51

C

C

83

49

55

46

B

C

80

MAGNOLIA MONTESSORI ACADEMY (CHARTER)

79

52

0

F

ELBERT FLORAL AVENUE

52

52

65

C

B

80

MCKEEL ACADEMY (CHARTER)

78

72

50

A

A

14

FRANK E. BRIGHAM ACADEMY

84

78

53

A

A

37

MEDULLA

52

44

50

C

C

56

FRED G. GARNER

41

41

34

D

F

70

NORTH LAKELAND

47

38

49

D

C

83

GARDEN GROVE

53

53

39

D

C

73

OSCAR J. POPE

41

42

34

D

C

69

GIBBONS STREET

44

61

44

C

D

83

PALMETTO

52

44

28

D

D

52

GRIFFIN

39

45

25

D

F

73

PHILIP O’BRIEN

61

52

37

D

C

63

HARTRIDGE ACADEMY (CHARTER)

95

95

35

A

A

61

PINEWOOD

58

53

48

C

C

86

HIGHLAND CITY

54

42

36

D

C

69

POLK AVENUE(CHARTER)

31

66

34

B

B

66

HIGHLANDS GROVE

66

71

39

B

B

53

POLK CITY

50

40

17

D

D

84

HILLCREST ELEMENTARY (CHARTER)

49

70

61

B

C

48

PURCELL

51

59

58

D

C

62

HORIZONS

44

51

69

D

C

84

R. BRUCE WAGNER

51

53

27

C

D

71

INWOOD

48

53

68

D

C

70

R. CLEM CHURCHWELL

52

57

39

D

C

74

JAMES E. STEPHENS

44

41

34

D

D

66

JAMES W. SIKES

58

50

47

D

C

61

JANIE HOWARD WILSON (CHARTER)

42

53

41

D

C

62

JESSE KEEN

36

34

48

F

D

73

JOHN SNIVELY

38

46

40

D

C

70

KATHLEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

55

49

52

C

B

86

KINGSFORD

40

50

63

C

B

73

LAKE ALFRED

56

57

67

C

C

82

LAKE MARION CREEK

41

41

32

D

D

53

LAKE SHIPP

64

57

61

D

C

84

LAKELAND MONTESSORI SCHOOL HOUSE (CHARTER)

78

76

46

B

LAUREL

66

54

44

D

C

53

LENA VISTA

47

63

29

C

D

65

Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

Grade 2014

Grade 2013

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

F

D

Grade 2013

F

40

Grade 2014

23

47

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

39

44

Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

36

EAGLE LAKE SCHOOL

Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher DUNDEE

Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

POLK COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

70

43

A

A

59

56

66

37

B

B

87

SCOTT LAKE

67

72

60

A

B

55

SLEEPY HILL

39

42

31

D

C

83

SOCRUM

47

48

56

C

B

61

SOUTHWEST

54

59

43

B

C

81

SPESSARD L HOLLAND

58

58

24

D

C

55

SPOOK HILL

51

50

72

C

B

70

VALLEYVIEW

71

63

85

B

B

46

WAHNETA

41

40

49

D

D

76

WALTER CALDWELL

52

54

41

D

C

62

WENDELL WATSON

62

65

55

C

B

58

WINSTON

41

35

38

D

C

77

Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

Grade 2014

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

72

SANDHILL

Grade 2013

RIDGEVIEW GLOBAL STUDIES ACADEMY (CHARTER)

Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

23

14

BARTOW

39

40

33

D

F

75

LAKE ALFRED-ADDAIR

33

25

39

F

F

89

BERKLEY ACCELERATED (CHARTER)

69

72

37

A

A

36

LAKE GIBSON

49

40

44

D

C

72

BOK ACADEMY (CHARTER)

76

83

85

A

A

52

LAKELAND HIGHLANDS

61

49

42

D

C

49

POLK COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLS CRYSTAL LAKE

42

31

33

F

D

84

LAKELAND MONTESSORI (CHARTER)

76

59

37

B

A

27

DANIEL JENKINS ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY MIDDLE SCHOOL

65

56

62

C

B

69

LAWTON CHILES ACADEMY

86

84

76

A

B

26

DENISON

43

30

39

D

D

81

83

DISCOVERY ACADEMY OF LAKE ALFRED (CHARTER)

53

52

81

C

B

74

DUNDEE RIDGE

41

39

46

D

D

86

JERE L. STAMBAUGH

40

39

44

D

D

80

JEWETT ACADEMY

71

61

91

B

A

41

KATHLEEN

42

33

40

D

D

82

52

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MCLAUGHLIN FINE ARTS ACADEMY

38

33

50

D

F

MULBERRY

47

45

59

C

C

72

SHELLEY S. BOONE

36

27

33

F

D

94

SLEEPY HILL

44

30

60

C

D

84

SOUTHWEST

47

35

38

D

C

74

UNION ACADEMY

90

81

78

A

A

36

WESTWOOD

36

30

35

F

D

60

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Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

Grade 2014

Grade 2013

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

MULBERRY

76

63

53

41

55

62

C

C

66

51

RIDGE COMMUNITY

85

58

52

60

54

B

A

39

63

42

43

53

54

C

B

70

GEORGE W. JENKINS

83

78

HAINES CITY

69

75

39

39

46

50

C

C

73

TENOROC

64

70

34

33

40

52

D

C

78

KATHLEEN

64

88

51

36

47

52

C

C

67

WINTER HAVEN

73

62

46

42

41

55

C

C

59

LAKE GIBSON

76

67

49

39

50

51

C

C

59

FORT MEADE MIDDLE/SENIOR

83

70

20

44

47

68

C

C

74

LAKE REGION

68

74

43

35

46

55

C

C

63

FROSTPROOF MIDDLE/SENIOR

72

65

33

44

38

56

C

C

75

LAKE WALES (CHARTER)

71

74

53

40

59

57

C

C

69

MCKEEL ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY (CHARTER)

97

97

70

74

82

65

A

A

24

LAKELAND

79

85

68

57

58

58

B

A

46

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

59

B

Postsecondary Readiness Math %

B

C

Postsecondary Readiness Reading %

C

53

Four-Year Graduation Rate

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

55

54

Grade 2014

55

51

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

40

48

Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

48

74

Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

71

83

Postsecondary Readiness Math %

76

BARTOW

Postsecondary Readiness Reading %

AUBURNDALE

Four-Year Graduation Rate

Grade 2013

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

Grade 2014

Grade 2013

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

ROSABELLE W. BLAKE ACADEMY

49

47

47

C

C

66

SOUTH MCKEEL ACADEMY (CHARTER)

82

83

45

A

B

21

Grade 2014

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

Grade 2013

Grade 2014

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

POLK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS

B

60

C

B

56

POLK PRE-COLLEGIATE ACADEMY (CHARTER)

85

95

87

A

A

14

ROCHELLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

63

47

53

C

B

62

Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

Grade 2014

Grade 2013

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

B

27

Grade 2013

47

52

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

63

72

Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

68

JEWETT SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

DAVENPORT SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

POLK COUNTY COMBINED SCHOOLS

ALTAMONTE

64

62

35

C

B

70

LAKE MARY

68

73

36

B

B

57

BEAR LAKE

73

75

50

A

B

50

LAKE ORIENTA

67

71

41

B

A

74

BENTLEY

72

67

49

B

B

56

LAWTON

85

89

61

A

B

32

CARILLON

82

80

70

A

A

28

LAYER

63

67

45

B

A

61

CASSELBERRY

61

67

52

B

A

66

MIDWAY

43

41

26

D

D

80

CHOICES IN LEARNING (CHARTER)

87

90

72

A

A

28

PARTIN

85

82

55

B

A

21

CRYSTAL LAKE

77

79

47

A

A

44

PINE CREST

49

47

40

D

D

89

EASTBROOK

71

62

65

A

B

56

RAINBOW

83

80

78

A

B

33

ENGLISH ESTATES

66

63

44

B

C

72

RED BUG

77

77

65

A

B

41

EVANS

81

83

60

A

A

36

SABAL POINT

81

83

61

A

A

34

FOREST CITY

66

62

11

D

C

68

GALILEO SCHOOL FOR GIFTED LEARNING

79

50

A

-

39

92

37

A

A

18

SEMINOLE ACADEMY OF DIGITAL LEARNING

71

95

SPRING LAKE

61

56

34

C

C

79

GENEVA

74

73

40

B

A

48

STENSTROM

81

77

33

A

B

34

GOLDSBORO MAGNET

73

74

54

A

B

64

STERLING PARK

77

73

74

A

B

58

HAMILTON

39

41

29

F

D

94

WALKER

85

85

44

A

A

24

HEATHROW

86

81

55

A

A

12

WEKIVA

81

83

56

A

A

31

HIGHLANDS

68

70

60

A

A

64

WICKLOW

57

53

48

C

D

82

SEMINOLE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HOPPER CENTER

67

71

41

B

-

75

WILSON

87

84

69

A

A

31

IDYLLWILDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

54

57

33

D

C

77

WINTER SPRINGS

65

57

52

A

A

78

KEETH

86

81

73

A

A

29

WOODLANDS

78

74

42

B

A

32

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Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

Grade 2013

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

A

A

28

MILWEE

64

64

59

47

B

B

64

56

A

B

61

ROCK LAKE

79

79

76

47

A

A

36

INDIAN TRAILS

74

74

72

74

A

A

44

SANFORD

74

74

75

54

A

A

47

JACKSON HEIGHTS

80

79

79

56

A

A

30

SOUTH SEMINOLE

58

58

61

47

B

B

62

MARKHAM WOODS

67

67

70

48

A

A

44

TEAGUE

68

68

69

66

A

A

51

MILLENNIUM

65

65

62

63

B

A

62

TUSKAWILLA

72

72

69

51

A

A

52

Postsecondary Readiness Reading %

Grade 2013

Grade 2014

Grade 2014

FCAT 2.0 Reading % Satisfactory of Higher

77

58

FCAT 2.0 Reading % Satisfactory of Higher

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

83

58

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

80

58

Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

80

GREENWOOD

Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

CHILES

Four-Year Graduation Rate

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Grade 2013

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

69

63

68

60

A

A

49

89

79

75

86

80

A

A

31

SEMINOLE

86

86

76

63

79

68

B

B

47

WINTER SPRINGS

80

82

69

63

73

68

A

B

49

SEMINOLE COUNTY VIRTUAL FRANCHISE

64

84

49

73

54

50

C

-

32

Grade 2014

Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

81

88

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

Postsecondary Readiness Math % 2014

90

OVIEDO

Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

Postsecondary Readiness Reading % 2014

LYMAN

Four-Year Graduation Rate 2014

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

Grade 2013

Grade 2014

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

Postsecondary Readiness Math %

SEMINOLE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLS

97

86

68

82

89

65

A

A

43

HAGERTY

92

89

81

76

85

78

A

A

22

LAKE BRANTLEY

90

89

74

73

78

74

A

A

37

61

69

65

A

A

44

73

67

75

72

A

A

39

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

Grade 2014

55

62

D

C

83

OSTEEN

62

58

33

C

C

74

49

58

54

B

D

87

PALM TERRACE

50

58

48

C

D

93 45

Grade 2013

Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

45

CHAMPION

Grade 2013

BLUE LAKE

Grade 2014

Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

66

84

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

83

89

Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

87

LAKE MARY

Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

LAKE HOWELL

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

SEMINOLE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS CROOMS ACADEMY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

VOLUSIA COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS CHISHOLM

67

63

42

C

C

73

PATHWAYS

68

67

36

B

B

CITRUS GROVE

58

67

51

B

B

68

PIERSON

48

65

46

B

D

87

CORONADO BEACH

71

63

34

A

A

45

PINE TRAIL

68

68

55

A

B

47

CYPRESS CREEK

74

68

43

A

B

36

PORT ORANGE

73

77

83

A

B

65

DEBARY

72

75

41

A

B

42

PRIDE

52

57

57

B

C

78

DELTONA LAKES

57

61

40

B

B

79

R. J. LONGSTREET

58

64

29

B

B

72

DISCOVERY

62

61

34

C

B

82

READ-PATTILLO

61

63

65

B

B

71

EDGEWATER

46

50

41

C

C

76

SAMSULA ACADEMY

79

74

43

B

A

29 78

EDITH I. STARKE

32

28

24

F

D

98

SOUTH DAYTONA

56

52

38

B

D

ENTERPRISE

54

62

41

B

C

81

SPIRIT

57

53

43

C

B

76

FOREST LAKE

61

67

24

C

B

71

SPRUCE CREEK

65

60

38

C

B

64

FREEDOM

69

71

48

A

A

53

SUGAR MILL

65

70

55

A

B

72

FRIENDSHIP

48

53

30

C

C

88

SUNRISE

54

50

43

D

C

75

GEORGE W. MARKS

68

63

21

C

B

65

SWEETWATER

78

80

79

A

A

40

HORIZON

63

68

33

C

B

62

THE READING EDGE ACADEMY

81

68

42

C

B

33

INDIAN RIVER

59

54

29

D

C

71

TIMBERCREST

69

70

32

A

A

66

LOUISE S. MCINNIS

45

54

42

B

C

92

TOMOKA

65

74

69

A

B

50

MANATEE COVE

66

72

57

A

B

69

TURIE T. SMALL

47

51

27

C

B

96

ORANGE CITY

50

57

48

C

C

80

VOLUSIA PINES

52

55

44

C

C

79

ORMOND BEACH

54

53

48

C

C

70

WESTSIDE

42

71

54

B

A

93

ORTONA

76

69

54

B

A

72

WOODWARD AVENUE

65

68

83

A

A

74

OSCEOLA

58

54

44

C

B

72

54

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67 52 21 B D 66

HOLLY HILL K-8

41 35 27 D D 92 Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

Grade 2014

Grade 2013

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

IVY HAWN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS K-8 (CHARTER)

Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

VOLUSIA COUNTY COMBINED SCHOOLS Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

Grade 2013

Grade 2014

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher Grade 2014 Grade 2013 Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

ATLANTIC

69 71 55 55 70 64 B B 58 PINE RIDGE

68 74 59 46 69 63 C B 64

DELAND

70 72 63 58 75 60 B B 49 SEABREEZE

84 80 75 65 83 64 B A 42

DELTONA

65 61 53 47 65 58 C B 65 SPRUCE CREEK

87 80 73 70 84 77 B B 32

ELEARNING EAST

69 71 55 55 70 64 B 30 UNIVERSITY

72 68 66 48 68 52 B B 55

MAINLAND

73 62 47 39 59 53 C B 69 T. DEWITT TAYLOR MIDDLE-HIGH

73 65 51 39 47 53 C C 79

NEW SMYRNA BEACH

76 71 62 55 65 62 B B 48

Four-Year Graduation Rate

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

Grade 2013

Grade 2014

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

Postsecondary Readiness Math %

Postsecondary Readiness Reading %

Postsecondary Readiness Math %

VOLUSIA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS Postsecondary Readiness Reading %

Four-Year Graduation Rate

Grade 2014

Grade 2013

CAMPBELL

40 32 47 D D 90 HERITAGE

55 53 75 B C 71

CREEKSIDE

70 67 74 A A 40 NEW SMYRNA BEACH

59 45 61 C C 63

DAVID C. HINSON SR.

67 63 61 A A 51 ORMOND BEACH

65 60 67 B A 53

DELAND

55 46 41 C C 66 RIVER SPRINGS

56 51 42 C C 58

DELTONA

54 47 52 C D 79 SILVER SANDS

63 56 66 B A 59

GALAXY

53 45 42 C C 72 SOUTHWESTERN

51 43 74 C C 75

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Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

Grade 2013

Grade 2014

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

Adjusted Writing % Satisfactory or Higher

VOLUSIA COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLS Adjusted Math % Satisfactory or Higher

Adjusted Reading % Satisfactory or Higher

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

80 70 49 A A 48

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On the following pages you’ll find some of our favorite Central Florida new-home communities in the Northeast quadrant. 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 2014 school grades, which are based on Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test (FCAT) scores, among other factors. The Northeast quadrant is bordered by Colonial Drive to the south and Interstate 4 to the west. Encompassing parts of Orange, Seminole and Volusia counties, the Northeast quadrant includes the communities of Winter Park, Oviedo, Sanford, Christmas, Longwood and Lake Mary. Volusia County’s beaches — Daytona, New Smyrna and Ormond — are also found in the Northeast quadrant. (See map on page 56).

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Fountain Parke

100 Fountain Parke Blvd., Lake Mary, 32746 • ashtonwoods.com

Schools/Grades: Northwest Cluster; Millennium (B); Seminole (B) Amenities: Community pool; tennis courts; clubhouse with kitchen, billiards and media area; putting green, playground, dog park, community “muse areas” Builders: Ashton Woods Homes, 407-909-1711 Products/Prices: Three-story townhomes, from the $260s Notes: Beautiful tile-roof townhomes with flexible living spaces and two-car garages; close to shopping, restaurants; zoned for excellent schools.

Southern Oaks

120 Ethan Hammock Court, Oviedo, 32765 • taylormorrison.com

Schools/Grades: Lawton (A); Jackson Heights (A); Oviedo (A) Amenities: Two gated entries, two tot lots, covered bus stops and passive recreation areas Builders: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-439-0012 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $400s Notes: Southern Oaks has just 96 homesites, creating an intimate, gated neighborhood close to excellent Seminole County schools. There’s a Publix grocery store within 2.5 miles, and the Oviedo Mall and its array of shopping options is within four miles. In fact, there are an array of major retail chains and restaurants close by. Commuting for work, travel and recreation is easy, too.

Mandalay

3211 San Leo Drive, Orlando, 32820 • taylormorrison.com

Schools/Grades: East Lake (A); Corner Lake (B); East River (B) Amenities: Neighborhood pool, cabana, playground area Builders: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-846-0603 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $340s Notes: Site encompasses ponds and walking trails; nearby S.R. 408 provides quick, easy access to downtown Orlando, Medical City, Orlando International Airport, UCF and UCF Research Park as well as beaches and attractions.

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Preserve of Oviedo on The Park

449 Oviedo Blvd., Oviedo, FL 32765 • davidweekleyhomes.com

Schools/Grades: Evans (A); Jackson Heights (A); Oviedo (A) Amenities: Community park with walking trails, amphitheater, playground boathouse with paddleboat rentals and splash park Builders: David Weekley Homes, 866-994-3639 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $340s Notes: Nearby Center Lake Park has a large amphitheater, cultural center, playground and small stage available for rental; close to shopping, restaurants and outdoor activities.

Park West at the Village

Winter Park, FL 32789 • davidweekleyhomes.com

Schools/Grades: Killarney (C); Maitland (A); Winter Park (A) Amenities: Gated Builders: Single-family, from $699,999 Products/Prices: Near downtown Winter Park; features luxuriously modern Craftsman-style homes and innovative floorplans; near the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, Kraft Azalea Gardens and Winter Pines Golf Club; walking distance to prestigious boutique shopping, restaurants, parks and entertainment.

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On the following pages you’ll find some of our favorite Central Florida new-home communities in the Northwest quadrant. 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 2014 school grades, which are based on Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test (FCAT) scores, among other factors. The Northwest quadrant is bordered by Colonial Drive to the south and Interstate 4 to the west. Encompassing parts of Orange, Seminole, Volusia and Lake counties, the Northwest quadrant includes the communities of Apopka, Mount Dora, Sorrento, Minneola, Winer Garden, Oakland, Howey-in-the-Hills, Debary, Deland and Deltona. (See map on page 56).

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Belmont Reserve

1250 W. Lester Road, Apopka, FL 32712 • khov.com

Schools/Grades: Apopka (C); Wolf Lake (B); Apopka (B) Amenities: Gated entry, clubhouse, children’s play area, planned pool Builders: K. Hovnanian Homes, 407-937-2494 Products/Prices: Townhomes, from the $180s Notes: Near Apopka’s Northwest Recreational Complex, featuring multiple athletic fields, ampitheater, walking paths and playgrounds.

Bentley Green

200 Orange Camp Road, Deland, FL 32724 • mattamyhomes.com

Schools/Grades: Freedom (A); Deland (C); Deland (B) Amenities: Pool, cabana, parks Builders: Mattamy Homes, 407-630-7191 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $200s Notes: Well-appointed single-family homes in historic Deland; close to restaurants, antique shopping and Stetson University.

Chandler Estates

3637 Chandler Estates Drive Apopka, FL 32712 • richmondamericanhomes.com

Schools/Grades: Zellwood (C); Wolf Lake (B); Apopka (B) Amenities: Walking trails, parks, basketball court, playground Builders: Richmond American Homes, 407-287-6286 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$200s Notes: Residents enjoy direct access to S.R. 429 and the Wekiva Parkway Express.

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Estates at Pearl Lake

5850 Pearl Estates Lane, Sanford, FL 32771 • taylormorrison.com

Schools/Grades: Wilson (A); Markham Woods (A); Seminole (B) Amenities: Gated, walking trails Builders: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-756-5025 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $400s Notes: Walking distance of downtown Lake Mary’s popular Colonial Town Park shopping and dining district; near top-rated Seminole County schools; easy access to I-4 and S.R. 417.

Estates at Wekiva

2205 Argo Wood Way,Apopka FL 32712 • khov.com

Schools/Grades: Apopka (B); Wolf Lake (B); Apopka (A) Amenities: Tot lot Builders: K. Hovnanian Homes, 407-937-2495 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$300s Notes: Oversized homesites; adjacent to Sweetwater Country Club; less than a mile from 7,000-acre Wekiva Springs State Park; near Rock Springs, Kelly Park, Lake Apopka and world-class golf courses.

Etowah

Etowah Park Blvd., Tavares, 32778 • kbhome.com

Schools/Grades: Tavares (D); Tavares (C); Tavares (C) Amenities: Gated, pool and cabana, tennis and basketball courts, community dock on Lake Eustis Builders: KB Home, 407-587-3580 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $200s Notes: Near Ferran Park on Lake Eustis; Seaplane Base & Marina offers boating, kayaking, bike rentals, seaplane rides and ecotours of the Dora Canal; convenient to U.S. 441 and S.R. 46.

Hunters Run

4291 Caplock Street, Clermont, 34711 • calatlantichomes.com

Schools/Grades: Lost Lake (A); Windy Hill (A); East Ridge (B) Builders: CalAtlantic Homes, 352-242-1236 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the high $260s Notes: Near schools, hospitals, dining; homes are Energy Star-certified; oversized homesites; brick paver walks and patios; gated entry.

Oakland Park

15241 E. Oakland Ave., Winter Garden, 34787 • ashtonwoods.com, davidweekleyhomes.com

Schools/Grades: Tildenville (A); Lakeview (B); West Orange (B) Amenities: Pool and recreation area, pocket parks, West Orange Trail runs through community, dock planned for Lake Apopka Builders: Ashton Woods Homes, 407-614-5947; David Weekley Homes, 407-865-8295 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$300s Notes: Located just minutes from downtown Winter Garden on the shores of Lake Apopka; certified green homes in a traditionally styled neighborhood.

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RedTail

21600 Covered Bridge Lane, Sorrento, 32776 • lennar.com, khov.com

Schools/Grades: Spring Creek (D); Mount Dora (C); Mount Dora (B) Amenities: Golf, pool, clubhouse, fitness center, playground, tennis court, tot lot Builders: Lennar Homes, 866-201-5261; K Hovnanian Homes, 877-669-5468 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$300s 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.

Reserve at Minneola

1425 Gatewood Court, Minneola, 34715 • calatlantichomes.com

Schools/Grades: Grassy Lake (B); Windy Hill (A); South Lake (C) Builders: CalAtlantic Homes, 888-408-5232 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $230s Notes: Walking distance to schools, adjacent to sports complex and minutes to shopping, restaurants and major highways; one- and two-story homes available.

Rock Springs Ridge

2924 Rolling Hills Lane, Apopka, 32712 • drhorton.com/orlando

Schools/Grades: Wolf Lake (A); Wolf Lake (B); Apopka (A) Amenities: Golf course Builders: D.R. Horton, 407-703-5994 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $260s Notes: 27-hole golf course by the Clifton, Ezell, Clifton Design Group was recently ranked No. 5 in Central Florida by Florida Golf News.

Silverleaf

477 Bottlebrush Loop, Sanford, 32771 • kbhome.com

Schools/Grades: Northwest Cluster; Sanford (A); Seminole (B) Amenities: Tot lot and walking trails with bench areas Builders: KB Home, 407-732-7785 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $260s-$300s Notes: Short drive to shopping, dining and entertainment at Seminole Towne Center; near Central Florida Regional Hospital, Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens and Wekiva Springs State Park; convenient to I-4 and S.R. 417.

Spring Lake Reserve

1799 A.D. Mims Road, Ocoee FL 34761 • mattamyhomes.com

Schools/Grades: Citrus (C), Ocoee, (A), Ocoee (C) Amenities: Gated, pool, cabana, playground Builders: Mattamy Homes, 407-630-7191 Products/Prices: Single-family, from $228,990 Notes: A boutique community with canopy oak trees, lush conservation and serene views of Spring Lake.

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Walden Cove

428 Blue Birch Court, Sanford, FL 32771 • taylormorrison.com

Schools/Grades: Wilson (A); Markham Woods (A); Seminole (B) Amenities: Gated community Builders: Taylor Morrison Homes. 407-234- 5113 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $460s Notes: Easy accedd to excellent Seminole County Public Schools, nearby shopping, recreation, job centers and major transportation corridors.

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On the following pages you’ll find some of our favorite Central Florida new-home communities in the Southeast quadrant. 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 2014 school grades, which are based on Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test (FCAT) scores, among other factors. The Southeast quadrant is bordered by Colonial Drive to the north and U.S. 441 to the west. Encompassing parts of Orange,and Osceola counties, the Southeast quadrant includes the Lake Nona region as well as the communities of Harmony, St. Cloud, Narcoosse and Belle Isle. (See map on page 56).

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Avellino

2333 Avellino Ave., Narcoossee, 34771 • kbhome.com

Schools/Grades: Narcoossee (A); Narcoossee (B); Harmony (A) Amenities: Tot lot, gazebo Builders: KB Home, 407-593-6535 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $280s-$330s Notes: Easy commute to Medical City; 20-minute drive to Orlando International Airport; St. Cloud Civic Center features ballfields, basketball clubs, pavilions, playgrounds and pools; convenient to Narcoossee Road, U.S. 192, Boggy Creek Road and S.R. 417.

Beacon Park Landing

J. Lawson Blvd., Orlando, 32824 • drhorton.com

Schools/Grades: Wyndham Lakes (B); South Creek (B); Cypress Creek (B) Amenities: Pool and cabana; walking trails with fitness stations Builders: D.R. Horton, 407-730-3282 Products/Prices: Single-family, $254,990-$304,990 Notes: Near Orlando International Airport and Medical City; floorplans include front- and rear-load garages.

Compass Bay

Compass Bay Drive, Kissimmee, 34746 • kbhome.com

Schools/Grades: Sunrise (C); Horizon (C); Poinciana (C) Amenities: Pool, tot lot, and pavilion Builders: KB Home, 407-587-3580 Products/Prices: Townhomes, from $242,990-$256,990 Notes: Gated community; lawn maintenance services included; short drive to theme parks, restaurants, shopping and entertainment; water views available.

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Eagle Creek

10350 Emerson Lake Blvd., Orlando, 32832 • calatlantichomes.com, joneshomesusa.com, tollbrothers.com Schools/Grades: Moss Park (A); Lake Nona (A); Lake Nona (A) Amenities: Golf course, tennis courts, pool, health/fitness center, clubhouse, gated Builders: CalAtlantic Homes, 407-625-7167; Jones Homes USA, 407-361-9166; Toll Brothers, Inc, 844-871-7466 Products/Prices: Townhomes, from the $220s; single-family, from the high $350s Notes: New elementary school will be built within the community; Village Center with elegant hotel planned; adjacent to Medical City.

Gramercy Farms

2853 Shelburne Way, St. Cloud, 34772 • kbhome.com

Schools/Grades: Hickory Tree (B); St. Cloud (A); Harmony (A) Amenities: Playground, basketball court, dog park and pavilion with picnic tables Builders: KB Home, 407-593-2521 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $200s Notes: Convenient to shopping, dining and entertainment on U.S. 192; St. Cloud Civic Center features sports fields, pavilions, playgrounds and pools; easy access to Narcoossee Road and Florida’s Turnpike.

Harmony

3500 Harmony Square Drive West, Harmony, 34773 • 407-891-8358 • harmonyfl.com

Schools/Grades: Harmony Community School (A); Harmony Community School (A); Harmony (A) Amenities: Golf course, tennis courts, pool, boat facilities, clubhouse Builders: D.R. Horton Homes; CalAtlantic Homes; Lennar Homes; Regatta Building & Development; Richmond American Homes Products/Prices: Single-family from the low $200s; townhomes from the $180s Notes: 11,000-acre master-planned community committed to healthy lifestyles, sustainable building and living in “harmony” with wildlife and nature; 70 percent of land is set aside as dedicated green space; every home is within walking distance of parks and habitat areas; two lakes and interconnected paths and walking trails on site; golf course is a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary; schools within walling distance.

Laureate Park

South Narcoossee Road, Orlando, 32827 • learnlakenona.com

Schools/Grades: Moss Park (A); Lake Nona (A); Lake Nona (A) Amenities: Pool, bike trails, dog park, pocket parks Builders: Ashton Woods Homes, 407-668-9949; David Weekley Homes, 800-390-6774; Minto Homes, 888-471-0521; Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-671-8838 Products/Prices: Single-family, $200s-$800s Notes: Traditional neighborhood development adjacent to Medical City; variety of architectural styles available; planned Village Center; streets named for Nobel Prize winners.

North Pointe

North Pointe Boulevard, Kissimmee, 34744 • richmondamerican.com

Schools/Grades: Narcoossee (A); Narcoossee (B); Harmony (A) Amenities: Clubhouse, pool, gazebo, tot lot Builders: Richmond American Homes, 321-441-3671 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$300s Notes: Private, gated community bordered by lakes; near Florida’s Turnpike and S.R. 417; 20 minutes from major theme parks.

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Underwood Estates

Underwood Ave., St. Cloud, 34771 • royaloakhomesfl.com

Schools/Grades: Narcoossee (A); Narcoosee (A); Harmony (A) Amenities: Pool, cabana, playground Builders: Royal Oak Homes, 888-233-5159 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $330s Notes: 100-foot homesites; near East Lake Tohopekaliga and St. Cloud’s Lakefront Park; just five miles to Medical City and minutes from S.R. 417 (the Central Florida Greeneway), S.R. 528 (the Beachline Expressway) and Florida’s Turnpike.

Randal Park

Dowden Road, Orlando, 32852 • mattamyhomes.com

Schools/Grades: NorthLake Park Community (A); Lake Nona (A); Lake Nona (A) Amenities: Clubhouse, pool, parks Builders: Mattamy Homes, 855-310-9819 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $300s; townhomes, from the $200s Notes: 300 acres of wilderness and open space; playground; eight neighborhood parks and a five-acre central park; community center features resort-style pool and open-air pavilion; miles of biking/hiking trails and boardwalks on site.

The Reserve at Golden Isle

1362 Fountain Coin Loop, Orlando, FL 32828 • calatlantichomes.com

Schools/Grades: Sunrise (A); Discovery (A); Timber Creek (A) Builders: CalAtlantic Homes, 321-804-4927 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $270s Notes: Near downtown Avalon Park, with shopping and dining; minutes from schools, nature preserves, hiking trails and attractions; S.R. 417 and 408 provide easy access to downtown Orlando and Orlando International Airport.

Sawgrass Plantation

Sawgrass Plantation Boulevard, Orlando, 32824 • beazer.com, calatlantichomes.com, kbhome.com, taylormorrison.com

Schools/Grades: Meadow Woods (C); South Creek (B); Cypress Creek (B) Amenities: Pool, tennis courts, clubhouse Builders: Beazer Homes, 407-459-4952; CalAtlandtic Homes, 407-275-2014; KB Home, 407-440-3511; Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-657-0291 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $250s Notes: 700-acre community near Orlando International Airport; cabana, pool, recreation park on site; convenient to Lake Nona, Orlando International Airport; less than 20 minutes from UCF, research park and high-tech medical facilities; outdoor recreation includes Moss and Chisholm parks and the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes; championship golf courses nearby.

Tapestry

Dyer Boulevard, Kissimmee, 34741 • beazer.com, kbhome.com, mattamyhomes.com

Schools/Grades: Kissimmee (C); Kissimmee (C); Osceola (C) Amenities: Gated entrance, clubhouse, resort-style pool, children’s playground, walking and biking trails Builders: Beazer Homes, 321-250-4962; KB Home, 407-587-3580; Mattamy Homes 407-599-2228 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $230s; townhomes, coming soon Notes: Located across the street from The Loop shopping, dining and entertainment complex; convenient to S.R. 417 and Florida’s Turnpike.

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Turtle Creek

4927 Tortoise Trail, St. Cloud, 34771 • drhorton.com, dreamfindershomes.com

Schools/Grades: Lakeview (A); Narcoossee (B); Harmony (A) Amenities: Resort-style pool, cabana, tot lot Builders: D.R. Horton Homes, 407-593-2813 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $230s; townhomes, from the low $200s Notes: Easy access to Florida’s Turnpike and S.R. 417; just minutes from Medical City and St Cloud Waterfront Park; 13 home designs from which to choose.

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On the following pages you’ll find some of our favorite Central Florida new-home communities in the Southwest quadrant. 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 2014 school grades, which are based on Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test (FCAT) scores, among other factors. The Southwest quadrant is bordered by Colonial Drive to the north and U.S. 441 to the east. Encompassing parts of Orange, Osceola and Lake counties, the Southwest quadrant includes the Horizon West region as well as the communities of Windermere, Ocoee, Gotha, Clermont, Kissimmee, Celebration, Poinciana and Davenport. (See map on page 56).

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Alexander Ridge Estates

2016 Curia Road, Winter Garden, 34787 • lennar.com

Schools: Whispering Oaks (A), SunRidge (A), West Orange (B) Amenities: Fully maintained lawns, swimming pool, picnic area, playground Builders: Lennar, 866-203-6359 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the high $200s Notes: Located on the west side of Orange County, Alexander Ridge Estates is a picturesque community in a great location. Only minutes from an array of restaurants, schools, shopping centers and recreational venues, it provides easy access to the best of everything Central Florida has to offer.

Arden Park

1419 Terra Verde Way, Ocoee, 34761 • calatlantichomes.com

Schools/Grades: Clarcona (C); Ocoee (A); Ocoee (C) Amenities: Gated, lake, meadow, play area, pool with cabana Builders: CalAtlantic Homes, 352-242-1236 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $260s Notes: Gated community near shopping and dining at Winter Garden Village; across from West Orange Trail; easy access to S.R. 429 and Clarcona-Ocoee Road; five miles from schools.

Ashlin Park

7436 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Winderemere, 34786 • ashtonwoods.com

Schools: Sunset Park (A); Bridgewater (A); West Orange (B) Amenities: Clubhouse, pool, conservation areas Builders: Ashton Woods Homes, 407-335-0417 Products/Prices: Townhomes, from the $230s; single-family from the $300s Notes: Located in the heart of Windermere, just minutes from Walt Disney World, Ashlin Park offers easy access to downtown Orlando and Orlando International Airport. The community offers a diverse mix of home styles, including single-family homes with front-load or alley-load garages as well as low-maintenance townhomes.

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Bella Lago

1700 Bella Lago Drive, Clermont, 34711 • richmondamerican.com

Schools/Grades: Lost Lake (A); Windy Hill (A); East Ridge (B) Amenities: Playground, community gazebo with fishing dock and views of Lake Felter Builders: Richmond American Homes, 321-418-3095 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $300s Notes: Homes feature 3-6 bedrooms; downtown Clermont, located between S.R. 50 and the south shore of Lake Minneola, is packed a variety of unique retail shops and restaurants.

Black Lake Reserve

14955 Sunridge Blvd., Winter Garden, 34787 • royaloakhomesfl.com

Schools/Grades: SunRidge (C); SunRidge (A); West Orange (B) Amenities: Gated entry, cversized homesites, tot tot; located across from Sunridge Elementary and Sunridge Middle schools Builders: Royal Oak Homes, 888-233-5159 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $350s Notes: Residents enjoy prestigious living in a neighborhood fronted with an impressive brick wall and featuring two privacy-gated entries. Within walking or biking distance of newly built elementary and middle schools. Florida’s Turnpike and State Roads 535 and 429 provide easy access to downtown Orlando, Walt Disney World Resort and the Maitland Exchange.

Eagle Lake

2703 Gullane Court, Kissimmee, 34746 • calatlantichomes.com

Schools/Grades: Bellalago Academy K-8 (C); Liberty (C) Amenities: Community pool and clubhouse, soccer field, tennis and basketball courts, walking trail Builders: CalAtlantic Homes, 407-935-1765 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $200s Notes: Amenity-rich, established community with ponds, a 64-acre preserve, two pools, clubhouse, soccer field and basketball and tennis courts; low HOA fees.

Hamlin

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

Schools/Grades: Keene’s Crossing (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 or 877-249-6168 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$200s-$1 million-plus Notes: Neighborhood within Hamlin, a 640-acre master-planned community in Horizon West; town center fronting Lake Hancock will feature a boardwalk and marina.

Lake Hancock Preserve

8013 Bowery Drive, Winter Garden, FL 34787 • kbhome.com

Schools/Grades: Sunset Park (A); Bridgewater (A); West Orange (B) Amenities: Two parks, picnic tables, tot lot, gazebo Builders: KB Home Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $230s Notes: Commuter friendly; close to S.R. 429, S.R. 535 and U.S. 192; nestled among the orange groves and spring-fed lakes of West Orange County.

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Mabel Bridge

11856 Chateaubriand Ave., Orlando, 32836 • kbhome.com

Schools/Grades: Sunset Park (A); Bridgewater (A); West Orange (B) Builders: KB Home, 407-656-2713 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $330s Notes: Minutes to trail walking/biking at Tibet-Butler Preserve; near the Butler Chain of Lakes, theme parks, entertainment, dining and shopping; minutes from C.R. 535, I-4 and S.R. 429.

Orchard Hills

Tiny Road and Magnolia Ridge Loop, Winter Garden, 34787 • beazer.com, calatlantichomes.com, kbhome.com

Schools/Grades: Keene’s Crossing (A); Bridgewater (A); West Orange (B) Amenities: Clubhouse, resort-style pool, fitness center, rec room Builders: Beazer Homes, 407-442-0238; CalAtlantic Homes, 321-663-2680; KB Home, 407-587-3580 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $230s Notes: Located on the north side of Horizon West; minutes from major attractions; multi-milliondollar amenities complex planned.

The Overlook at John’s Lake Pointe

15119 Johns Lake Pointe Blvd., Winter Garden, 34787 • calatlantichomes.com

Schools/Grades: Whispering Oak (A); Lakeview (B); West Orange (B) Amenities: Multipurpose clubhouse, resort-style pool, tennis courts, walking trails Builders: CalAtlantic Homes, 888-408-5232 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $430s Notes: All new home designs; lake and conservation-view homesites; near parks, lakes, recreation.

Oxford Chase

Sunridge Boulevard and Avalon Road, Winter Garden FL 34787 • mattamyhomes.com

Schools/Grades: Sunridge (A); Sunridge (A); West Orange (B) Amenities: Gated Builders: Mattamy Homes, 407-630-7191 Products/Prices: Single-family, coming soon Notes: Two gated entrances; homes have old-time front porches that invite homeowners and passers-by to greet one another; paths and trails connect neighbors with ease; near shopping and dining at Winter Garden Village.

Roper Reserve

Beard Road and Daniels Road, Winter Garden FL 34787 • richmondamericanhomes.com

Schools/Grades: Lake Whitney (B); Lakeview (B); West Orange (B) Builders: Richmond American Homes, 321-441-3671 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$300s Notes: Located near the Roper YMCA and Winter Garden’s downtown historic district; shopping, dining and entertainment at Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves; hiking and cycling at the 22-mile West Orange Trail.

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Sawgrass Bay

4404 Blue Mesa Court, Clermont, 34714 • homedynamics.com

Schools/Grades: Sawgrass Bay (C); Windy Hill (A); East Ridge (B) Builders: Home Dynamics, 352-988-5955 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $220s Notes: Near Chain of Lakes, Lake Louisa State Park and Lakeridge Winery; 25 miles west of downtown Orlando; Sawgrass Bay Elementary School on site.

Shingle Creek Reserve

Boating Boulevard, Kissimmee, 34746 • calatlantichomes.com, kbhome.com

Schools/Grades: Pleasant Hill (B); Horizon (C); Liberty (C) Amenities: Golf course Builders: CalAtlantic Homes, 888-408-5232; KB Home, 407-483-8903 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $200s Notes: Golf, hiking and biking; community boat ramp and boat lift on Shingle Creek and Lake Toho; ponds and conservation areas on site; lakeview homesites available.

Spring Lake at Celebration

1358 Ponce Drive, Celebration, 34747 • davidweekleyhomes.com

Schools/Grades: Celebration (A); Celebration (A); Celebration (B) Amenities: Resort-style recreational center equipped with multipurpose pool, cabana facility with event room, entertainment lawns, entry pavilion and grills; community trails linked to extensive trail network; children’s play area and tot lot; shopping and dining in Downtown Celebration. Builders: David Weekley Homes, 407-865-8284 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $370s; townhomes, from the high $280s Notes: Celebration is one of the region’s first and most successful live/work/play traditional neighborhood developments.

Summerlake

8043 Pond Apple Drive, Winter Garden, 34787 • beazer.com, calatlantichomes.com, drhorton.com, kbhome.com, khov.com, lennar.com, ryland.com

Schools/Grades: Sunset Park (A); Bridgewater (A); West Orange (B) Builders: Beazer Homes, 407-413-9834; CalAtlantic Homes, 407-654-6210; D.R. Horton, 407-614-8907; KB Home, 407-614-8994; K.Hovnanian Homes, 877-669-5468; Lennar, 800-395-1351 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $250s; townhomes, from the $230s; lakefront homesites now available Notes: Traditional neighborhood setting on Lake Hammock; near historic downtown Winter Garden; convenient to Disney World and other major attractions.

Windermere Sound

Penkridge Lane Windermere, 34786 • lennar.com

Schools: Sunset Park (A); Bridgewater (A); West Orange (B) Amenities: Basketball court, tot lot, tennis court, swimming pool Builders: Lennar Homes, 877-204-9942 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $310s Notes: Windermere boasts top-rated local schools as well as beautiful conservation and wetland sites, family-friendly parks, and walking and biking trails. Easy access to local highways means Orlando and the surrounding Central Florida areas are all just a short drive away.

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Windermere Trails

11824 Gray Rock Trail, Windermere, 34786 • beazer.com, mattamyhomes.com, meritagehomes.com

Schools/Grades: Sunset Park (A); Bridgewater (A); West Orange (B) Amenities: Pool, playground, outdoor fitness area, dog park, walking trails Builders: Beazer Homes, 407-442-2713; Mattamy Homes, 855-310-9819; Meritage Homes, 877-275-6374 Products/Prices: Single-family homes, from the mid-$300s; townhomes, from the low $230s Notes: Part of Horizon West master-planned community; prestigious Windermere address; near major theme parks and easy access to downtown Orlando; zoned for excellent schools.

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