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MILLENNIALS, JUST LIKE THEIR PARENTS, EMBRACE THE ’BURBS So what are you waiting for? That’s the question that the homebuilding industry has been asking the millennials for years. But just as millennials are marrying later in life, they’re also becoming homeowners later in life. But it has to be more than just age — right? Turns out it was, and now millennials are jumping into homeownership. In January alone, millennials accounted for 45 percent of mortgage loans. And that number is expected to increase as the spring selling season kicks into gear. Millennials have become such a driving force in the housing market that Zillow has created a new website just for this demographic. The site, scheduled to launch in May, is the result of extensive research by Zillow that showed half of homebuyers in the U.S. are under the age of 36. And where they’re buying has surprised leading experts. Millennials are doing just as their parents did — flocking to the suburbs. But they’re not settling for cookie-cutter homes lined up one after another. They expect amenity centers, community gathering areas and walkable communities. In Central Florida, you’ll find communities with pools, splash parks and recreation facilities that rival those in posh resorts. They boast shopping and dining districts where residents can walk to yoga classes, health food stores, restaurants and parks. Some have evening concerts and mini art festivals. Millennials, as it turns out, want all the perks of living in a city but with the affordability and security of the suburbs. To me, that actually sounds great. I guess we did a pretty good job of raising them after all.

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4 FEATURED BUILDER Who do you trust? National survey says it’s Taylor Morrison. 10 FEATURED COMMUNITY In Lake Mary, put down roots at David Weekley Homes’ Twelve Oaks. 12 FEATURED FLOORPLAN The Killarney: CalAtlantic’s showstopping showcase home.

FEATURES 18 TURNING A HOME INSIDE-OUT These days, the indoors and the outdoors are seamlessly connected. By Mick Lochridge

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26 BEAUTIFUL ON THE INSIDE Here’s what buyers are looking for when they step through the front door. By Mick Lochridge

34 ALFRESCO LIVING Outside is becoming the new inside, especially in Florida. By Mick Lochridge

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59 NORTHWEST COMMUNITIES 62 SOUTHEAST COMMUNITIES 65 SOUTHWEST COMMUNITIES ON THE COVER: This edition of Florida Homebuyer Orlando has three different covers. You may see the Killarney model by CalAtlantic Homes (from $997,900), the kitchen/dining area of the Tuscany model at Bellalago by AV Homes (from $332,990) or the Harmony Golf Preserve in Harmony, which includes multiple builders.

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Play golf at the championship Harmony Golf Preserve. Walk, run or bike on 12.5 miles of nature trails through some of the more than 7,000 acres of conservation areas. Meet friends at any of the restaurants, or the swim club, or the grocery store on the Town Square. Located just 20 minutes from Medical City, 30 minutes to the beach. Now Open â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a new active adult community in Harmony with homes from the $190s. Tour the exciting 6-home model center by CalAtlantic Homes.

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Community tours offered 7 days a week | 407-891-8358 | HarmonyFL.com Prices, features and availability are subject to change without notice. Ask the homebuilderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s representative for up-to-date information. The Lakes at Harmony is an age- and occupancy-qualified community for persons age 55+ and certain others who qualify for permanent occupancy. The community governing documents contain the applicable age and occupancy policies. Obtain more details in the community sales center. Persons in photos do not reflect preference and housing is open to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin. Prices, plans and terms are effective on the date of publication and subject to change without notice.

PUBLISHER’S PICK: BUILDER  TAYLOR MORRISON HOMES

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WHO DO YOU TRUST? NATIONAL SURVEY SAYS IT’S TAYLOR MORRISON

The Monte Carlo model in Estancia, priced from $722,995, features 3,487 square feet with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. A standout feature is the beautiful island kitchen.

lenty of big companies are building homes these days. But which ones can you trust with the most important investment you’ll likely ever make? At the top of the list, according to Lifestory Research, is Taylor Morrison Homes, which was recently named America’s Most Trusted Home Builder by Lifestory Research. It’s the second consecutive year that the Scottsdale, Arizonabased company has earned the coveted award, which is based on the opinions of more than 31,000 potential buyers actively looking for a new home in the nation’s top housing markets. Taylor Morrison has 16 communities in Central Florida. The Lifestory Research study, now in its fifth year, seeks to understand how trust impacts consumers’ evaluations of builder brands. “Relationships and trust are the foundation of success for any business,” says Taylor Morrison president and CEO Sheryl Palmer. “This repeated recognition is a true testament to the caliber of people who make up our stellar team. I’m so proud of this achievement.” Taylor Morrison serves a wide array of consumer groups from coast to coast, including first-time, move-up, luxury, and 55-plus buyers. From start to finish, the company seeks to create a seamless and inspired homebuilding and homebuying experience. The company was in the news recently as builder of the NEXTadventure Home, a joint project with building-oriented media company Hanley Wood and the National Association of Home Builders’ International Builders’ Show, which ran January 10-12 in Orlando. The NEXTadventure Home, built after extensive research into the wants and needs of 55-plus buyers, can now be seen at Taylor Morrison’s beautiful active-adult community, Esplanade at Highland Ranch in Clermont. The amenity-packed, 1,500home community is just a 25-minute drive from Orlando. Whether you’re ready to live the Florida lifestyle year-round or ease into it with a vacation home, the time of your life is waiting at Esplanade at Highland Ranch. It’s a gated community within master-planned Highland Ranch, where residents enjoy all the factors that make Central Florida such a perennially desirable location — wonderful weather, fabulous cultural and recreational attractions, unspoiled recreational areas and close proximity to spectacular beaches. And, with homes priced from the low $200s, it’s surprisingly affordable for the kind of pampering lifestyle you’ll enjoy. Stylish one-story homes, inspired by California Tuscan architecture, feature tile roofs, ornamental detailing and lush landscaping — and are situated to take full advantage of premium lake and nature views.

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PUBLISHER’S PICK: BUILDER  TAYLOR MORRISON HOMES

The Treviso model (above) in Seeple Chase, priced from $774,995, features 4,882 square feet with four bedroom and four bathrooms. The downstairs master bedroom is highlighted by an oversized master bathroom (right) with rich wood cabinetry.

Each home includes the most popular standard features to add convenience, style and value. You’ll find a selection of home sizes, all with luxurious owners’ suites with walkin closets and beautifully appointed master baths. All of the company’s homes feature energy-efficient materials and construction as well as tech-ready wiring. In addition, there are an array of upgrades and options available through the Taylor Morrison Design Studio that allow buyers to personalize their homes. And the amenities are second to none. Highland Ranch is oriented around an extensive network of parks and open spaces that meander through the community and provide residents with ways to stay active, meet their neighbors and enjoy direct access to natural areas. A recently completed clubhouse boasts a state-of-the-art fitness center and a multipurpose space for yoga and exercise classes. You can work out with a personal trainer, get your cardio on at an aerobics class or relax with a massage or facial. There’s also a card room, a coffee bar and a catering kitchen. Whatever you’d like to do, an on-site lifestyle director will point you toward the activities, facilities and community events that most suit your interests. And, of course, it wouldn’t be Florida without a heated community pool, which can be used virtually year round. Swim laps or just soak in the large hot tub. You can also relax under the covered lanai and enjoy the summer kitchen, or catch up with friends around the cozy fire pit. Feel like some friendly competition? There’s tennis, billiards, pickle ball or bocce ball. Or, if you prefer quiet time, you’ll cherish the three miles of elevated boardwalks and na-

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PUBLISHER’S PICK: BUILDER  TAYLOR MORRISON HOMES

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The Tuscany model at Havencrest (above), priced from $763,995, features 4,529 square feet with five bedrooms and four bathrooms. The two-story home boasts a spectacular great room (left) with a balcony overlooking the space.

ture trails that wind their way through the community’s pristine conservation areas. Those trails connect directly to the scenic seven-mile South Lake Trail, which hooks up with the 19-mile West Orange Trail. Walking, jogging or biking along this multicounty trail system provides spectacular views of sparkling lakes and lush picnic spots. You can also stroll through historic downtown Winter Garden, packed with restaurants and boutiques, and Clermont’s Waterfront Park, a popular lakeside beach destination. In addition to The Canyons at Highland Ranch, in Lake County, Taylor Morrison has communities throughout Orange and Seminole counties, including: County: Cypress Reserve (from the $300s) in Winter Garden; Overlook (from the $270s) and The Cove from the $260s), both in the Hamlin section of Horizon West; Estancia (from the $700s) in Windermere; Havencrest (from the $600s); and The Reserve at Phillips Cove (from the $400s) in Orlando; and The Preserve at Laureate Park (from the $250s) in Lake Nona.

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County: Retreat at Lake Charm (from the $400s) and Southern Oaks (from the $400s), both in Oviedo; Steeple Chase (from the $600s) in Lake Mary; Thornbrooke at Towne Center (from the mid-$250s); Thornbrooke at Towne Center Townhomes (from the low $200s); and Walden Cove (from the $400s), all in Sanford.

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PUBLISHER’S PICK: COMMUNITY  TWELVE OAKS BY DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES

The Suntree model, priced from $597,990, features 3,257 to 3,269 square feet with four bedrooms and three or four bathrooms. Twelve Oaks, located in Lake Mary, is an intimate community of just a dozen homes.

IN LAKE MARY, PUT DOWN ROOTS AT TWELVE OAKS

ake Mary has for years been one of Central Florida’s most desirable locations for new-home buyers. Toprated Seminole County schools — and proximity to both pristine recreational areas and burgeoning shopping and dining districts — have powered the city’s growth. Plus, it’s near major employment centers and accessible to downtown Orlando via I-4. So there are plenty of options available to those seeking a Lake Mary address. Some of those opportunities are in large master-planned communities. David Weekley Homes, however, is offering an opportunity to live in a charming — and exclusive — niche of a neighborhood containing just a dozen homes. Hence the name: Twelve Oaks. The private, gated community is offering just a handful of homes on 85- to 90-foot homesites. The homes range in size from 3,000 to 3,900 square feet and are priced from the high $400s. As of press time, there were three move-in-ready homes available. In addition to its intimate scale, Twelve Oaks has another big plus going for it. The homes are David Weekley Homes, which are known for creative floorplans, finely detailed designs and stylish finishes. Twelve Oaks offers the kind of architectural variety typical of Weekley’s communities, with choices ranging

from Mediterranean to French country. Plans available in Twelve Oaks include the Strata (2,769 square feet, from $499,000); the Boulevard (3,165 square feet, from $539,990); the Kimblewick (3,111 square feet, from $585,990); the Suntree (3,257-3,269 square feet, from $597,990); the Glenrock (3,556 square feet, from $619,990); the Carverdale (3,740-3,820 square feet, from $644,990); and the Elaine (3,975-3,981 square feet, from $679,990). David Weekley Homes is building throughout Central Florida, including Spring Lake at Celebration (Celebration); the Gardens at Park West (Winter Park); Evans Square and Oviedo on the Park (Oviedo); Griffin Park (Lake Mary); John’s Lake Landing (Clermont); Laureate Park (Lake Nona); Oakland Park (Winter Garden); and Reagan Pointe (Sanford). The Houston-based company, now the largest privatelyowned homebuilder in the U.S., has sold more than 70,000 homes in 18 markets since it was founded in 1976. Professional Builder magazine, the homebuilding industry’s leading business publication, named David Weekley Homes its Builder of the Year in 1990 and 2013. It’s one of only two builders in the magazine’s 77-year history to receive this honor twice. For more information about Twelve Oaks and David Weekley Homes, visit davidweekleyhomes.com. 

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The Elaine model (above and below) has two exterior options that give it a distinctive look. Priced from $679,990, it features 3,975 to 3,981 square feet with five bedrooms and four bathrooms.

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PUBLISHER’S PICK: FLOORPLAN  THE KILLARNEY BY CALATLANTIC HOMES

The 5,491-square foot Killarney model (below left) was this year’s Parade of Homes Showcase Home. Three different interations of the model are available (bottom, left to right). The home is base-priced at $997,900.

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CALATLANTIC’S SHOWSTOPPING SHOWCASE HOME

uilders always roll out their best during the Parade of Homes, sponsored by the Greater Orlando Builders Association. They know that the parade is the time of year when foot traffic is the highest — and, of course, everybody’s angling for a prestigious parade award. So it’s no wonder that CalAtlantic Homes chose to showcase the Killarney, an oversized (5,491 square feet) two-story showstopper with six bedrooms, five bathrooms and a three-car garage. In fact, the Killarney is the parade’s Showcase Home, which means it’ll get even more attention. But take our word for it: This spectacular home is more than ready for prime time. Or don’t take our word for it, and see it for yourself. Although the parade will be over by the time you read this issue of Florida Homebuyer Orlando, you can still visit the entry at Markham Landings, 2128 Markham Landings Way in Sanford. Base-priced at $997,990, the Killarney is expensive for a production home. But with all the upscale extras and finishes, it seems much more like a one-of-a-kind custom home that would typically be priced much higher. Let’s start with the garage, which is unusually configured. It’s actually two garages — one standard, two-car garage with a large storage area and a separate but adjacent one-car garage that might be used as a workshop, or to shelter a boat or some other special vehicle. The center of the home is a first-floor great room that’s really great — nearly 590 square feet — with the gourmet kitchen and informal dining area, which opens onto a lanai, in the back. There’s also a formal dining room, a den, a bedroom and a “club room” (perhaps an additional bedroom, if you need one) on the first floor. The second floor features a loft, three more bedrooms and a huge master suite that features dual walk-in closets and opens onto an optional balcony. (Frankly, we can’t imagine anyone buying the Killarney and not opting for that balcony.) One of the coolest things about the Killarney — at least in the version on display for the parade — is a circular towertype room, designated as a retreat, that opens onto an interior balcony overlooking the great room. A very cool space. Naturally, there’s a spectacular outdoor living area with a fire pit, a pool (check out the gorgeous water features) and a separate elevated soaking pool. The Killarney offers three very different elevations. Elevation A, with the circular tower, gives off a Mission-style vibe, with lots of brick. Elevation B goes for elegance with Mediterranean touches, while Elevation C employs beautiful stonework. For more information, visit calatlantichomes.com. 

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PUBLISHER’S PICK: FLOORPLAN  THE KILLARNEY BY CALATLANTIC HOMES

The Killarney model has a spectacular outdoor living area with a fire pit, a pool (check out the gorgeous water features) and a separate elevated soaking pool. In the model on display, the round turret room (bottom left) offers all sorts of possibilities for a small den or sitting room. And the first-floor great room (bottom right) is really great at almost 590 square feet.

IN BRIEF

 MODEL: The Killarney  BUILDER: CalAtlantic Homes  SQUARE FOOTAGE: 5,491  BEDROOMS/BATHROOMS: 6/5  PRICE: $997,990 (base price)

 NOTES: A spectacular home that ranks with any comparably sized custom home in style and quality. One iteration (the one on display in the parade) features a circular turret-type room on the second floor. All iterations boast a pair of garages and lavish second-floor master suites.

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TURNING A HOME

INSIDEHere’s something you don’t see every day: a putting green in the courtyard. But Phil Kean Design Group added one in the company’s New American Home, called Palm Court, in Lake Nona Golf & Country Club. Note how all the surrounding rooms open up onto the green space.

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OUT THESE DAYS, THE INDOORS AND THE OUTDOORS ARE SEAMLESSLY CONNECTED. BY MICK LOCHRIDGE TH EF LO RI DAH O MEB UYE R.COM APRIL/M AY/JUNE 2017 FLORIDA HOMEBUYER ORLANDO

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In today’s indoor-outdoor hybrids, glass is everywhere. This Orlando custom home by Kessee Associates features glass doors leading to a mediation garden.

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Pass-through areas from kitchens to outdoor living areas are more popular than ever, as shown in this Orlando custom home by Phil Kean Design.

t’s our nature to enjoy, well, nature. We like to bring potted plants inside, and we like to revel in the outdoors — whether it’s relaxing by the pool or admiring the backyard landscaping from a lanai. Sunshine and fresh air are healthy. So it’s only natural that we’d want our homes to help us blur the boundaries between inside and outside. “I believe people inherently want to be outside,” says David Pillsbury, principal designer for Keesee Associates in Maitland.

That’s why many of Pillsbury’s designs employ wide glass openings. “That makes it possible to create the feeling of being outdoors without stepping out on the grass,” he adds. Pillsbury and other designers, architects and builders of both custom and production homes in Central Florida recognize that today’s buyers are looking for that outdoorsy feeling — with all the comforts of indoors. That’s why so many new homes — particularly in Florida — feature convertible door systems and retractable screens, among other amenities. “Buyers want their outdoor living spaces to be seamless with — and appear as extension of — their indoor living spaces,” says Tony Weremeichik, principal with the Architectural Design Studio at Canin Associates in Orlando.

Those design elements also make better use of a home’s useable area. Having glass openings between the indoors and the outdoors takes two smaller spaces and morphs them into, essentially, one large space. “If the spaces on either side of the glass are designed with respect for each other, you can actually save money,” Pillsbury says. Many rooms lend themselves to an outdoors connection, but none more so than the kitchen. An indoor kitchen’s connection to an outdoor kitchen — often called a “summer kitchen” — offers the ability use both spaces at once. It may even eliminate the need for buying more than one of some appliances. That idea is echoed by Thomas R. Lamar, president of Lamar Design in Winter Park. “We’ve found that a good number of clients are seeing the

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Believe it or not, this lavish space is a lanai (with a fireplace and a kitchen, naturally) in an Orlando custom home by Phil Kean Design Group. It’s getting harder to tell indoor spaces from outdoor spaces these days — and that’s exactly what buyers want, say builders and designers.

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beauty of bringing space together,” Lamar says. “Traditionally separated spaces are now sharing their environments through open planning. The concept of the compartmentalized home has, I believe, reached a turning point. Now we’re looking to bring people together in their homes so they can share time and experiences.” Lamar notes a couple of features that highlight that seamless indoor-to-outdoor vibe: n Convertible doors systems, which create convertible rooms that bring the outdoors inside. n Retractable screens that, when lowered keep out bugs and provide solar filtering. “You’re only limited by your imagination and your budget,” says architect Phil Kean, a custom builder and president of the Phil Kean Design Group in Winter Park.“There are so many new, innovative products and systems. This is a great time for vendors presenting forward-thinking products, because buyers are so open to new technology and design.” Ah, the budget. Unlike years past — especially when the economic situation was in turmoil — today’s buyers are showing an increasing willingness to pay more for “new” and an even greater premium for unique or “luxury,” according to Joshua Harris, director of the Dr. Phillips Real Estate Institute at the University of Central Florida. “That’s led builders and architects to have fewer limits placed on them when designing custom homes,” Harris adds. “Builders have to compete to be the best when a well-to-do buyer is house-hunting. So large outdoor patio-pool decks and high-tech smart features provide an easy way for them to set themselves apart.” The issue of how much top-flight features cost is not lost on builders and designers. “For a builder to introduce a new trendy feature means they have to make sense of the cost, and not tank the project,” notes Pillsbury. “These new items are costly, and something else has to go in order to stick to the budget. However, when builders and designers work together to find savings in good design, many new things are possible.” Weremeichik notes that “most newer homes must include these buyer-triggers to compete for sales — and the insideoutside spaces must be right-sized, functional and thoughtful.” There are so many diverse lifestyles and households — from millennials to Gen Xers and empty nesters — that today’s floorplans must respond in new ways to unique demands from different market segments, he adds. “We appreciate the fact that what we design and build reaches far beyond walls, doors and windows,” says Kelley Finley, vice president of marketing for AV Homes in Central Florida. “Your home provides a sense of family and place, a haven of comfort and joy.” That philosophy, she adds, is reflected in the company’s overarching goal: “Build what you value most.” Lamar, sharing that sentiment, adds: “Carefully planned, the home can be an amazing living environment that can blend the interior and the exterior spaces to extend the space that occupants can enjoy.” 

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Minto Communities in Laureate Park offers a beautiful pool with a fully equipped summer kitchen just steps away. Shown is the 2,928-square-foot Mansfield model, which is priced starting at $455,900. TH EF LO RI DAH O MEB UYE R.COM APRIL/M AY/JUNE 2017 FLORIDA HOMEBUYER ORLANDO

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What can you say but “wow” to this beautiful bedroom in the Ravenna model by AV Homes in Ballalago. Check out the crown molding on the ceiling and the gorgeous view outside the picture window at the rear. The Ravenna has 2,431 square feet with four bedrooms and three bathrooms, and is priced from $266,990.

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pace is king when it comes to new-home design: Large kitchens with walk-in pantries, threecar garages, expansive living areas, oversized showers and plenty of storage areas. Builders

and designers know that buyers are looking for comfortable and functional living spaces. Open floorplans, high-tech gadgets and upgraded kitchens are di rigueur these days.

“Buyers prefer floorplans with expansive, open living spaces that flow together with the kitchen, dining and living rooms,” says Tony Weremeichik, principal with the Architectural Design Studio at Canin Associates. “Then they want to combine those interior living spaces with the exterior living spaces.” He adds that buyers also like home offices that can double as secondary bedrooms and drop zones, as well as areas that function as laundry rooms, pet suites, storage spaces and hobby niches, all in one space. “In master bathrooms, buyers seem to appreciate larger showers over garden tubs that they seldom use,” adds Weremeichik. Also popular are walk-in pantries, private water closets in the master bathroom and — as if it bore repeating — storage galore. A number of Central Florida builders offer lavish features in their homes — the kinds of features that are now often standard but would once have been considered add-ons in the world of production building. AV Homes, for example, offers the following goodies in its homes, according to Matt Orosz, the company’s co-division president for Central Florida: n Gourmet kitchens with granite and upgraded cabinetry. n Stone accents on the facades. n Sink and cabinets in the laundry room. n Tray ceilings. n Three-car garages. n Walk-in closets. n Walk-in pantries. n Oversized showers.

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The kitchen is the heart of the home, now and always, as reflected in this beautiful kitchen in the Smyrna model by Jones Homes USA in Twin Lakes. The Smyrna, priced from the $400s, has 3,146 square feet with three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

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Just check out AV Homes’ models in Bellalago in Kissimmee, where prices start in the $200s. Royal Oak Homes, a division of AV Homes, offers equally well outfitted homes in Underwood Estates in St. Cloud and Black Lake Preserve in Winter Garden, where prices start in the $300s. That’s a lot of luxury for the buyer’s buck. Another Central Florida builder, Minto Communities, piles on the perks in Lake Nona’s Laureate Park, where its homes — which start in the $400s — boast high-ceilings and open floorplans that provide a seamless transition from indoors to outdoors, says Minto Senior Vice President William Bullock. “Buyers, particularly those who enjoy entertaining, like spacious designer kitchens with large service and seating islands that open onto great rooms and outdoor living spaces,” Bullock says. “Luxurious baths with both soaking tubs and large, glass-enclosed showers and walk-in designer closets are high on the list of desired features.” Among other popular features, Bullock says, are the following: n Open great rooms with 10- to-12-foot-high ceilings and disappearing sliding glass doors. n Three-car garages to accommodate multigenerational family living, hobby workspace and extra storage for golf carts, boats and other grown-up toys. Valerie Wagoner, division marketing coordinator for David Weekley Homes, says her buyers, too, are looking for open floorplans and upgraded kitchens. Depending on the floorplan and community, Wagoner notes, kitchen upgrade options can include floor-to-ceiling

From the Great American Remodeled Home — a companion to the New American Home, also located in Lake Nona Golf & Country Club — Phil Kean Design Group has created a stunning bathroom with a combined shower and soaking tub (above) and added such creative touches as lighted art nooks (right).

cabinets, big eat-in islands, walk-in pantries, gourmet cooktops and designer vent hoods. She adds that “most of our homes provide an open-concept flow from the kitchen to dining and family rooms — and from those spaces into outdoor living areas for seamless indoor-outdoor dining and entertaining.” Weekley’s architecturally intriguing Laureate Park homes start in the $300s. The company also has homes at John’s Lake Landing Manor in Clermont, also starting in the $300s. Architect Phil Kean, a custom builder and president of the Phil Kean Design Group, reels off a number of indoor amenities that he’s found to be popular with clients. n Automation to control music, screens, pool lighting, home lighting, sliding glass doors, draperies and more. n TVs in mirrors, kitchens, outdoors, bathrooms, hidden in consoles. n Wine storage, including climate-controlled wine rooms and refrigeration towers. n Double islands in kitchens. n Built-in coffee systems in kitchens and master bedrooms.

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These days, it’s all about open floorplans. And David Weekley Homes certainly delivers in its Boulevard model, located at John’s Lake Landing. The home, with 3,156-3,165 square feet, is priced from $390,990 and features four bedrooms, three full bathrooms and one half-bathroom.

n Elevators

or elevator shafts currently used as closet space that can be converted to facilitate aging in place. n Groupings of pendant lights. n Art niches. n Bathtubs inside shower rooms. Home automation has captured the attention of both builders and buyers. “Technology is more accessible and affordable to homeowners now,” Kean says. Other designers and architects see the same trend. “Smart-home integration is upon us,” says Thomas R. Lamar, president of Lamar Design. “More and more electronics are entering the home, so we’re finding that whole-home connectivity to the Internet is pivotal.” Automatic lighting, heating and cooling systems, security systems, locking door systems, computer systems, audio and video systems and more are being tied to home networks, Lamar adds. Seizing on the high-tech demands for home appliances, Samsung Electronics America provides ovens and cooktops that operate with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology. “The home market continues to evolve as remodeling and customization drive new trends in kitchen appliances,” says David Bernardino, the company’s marketing director for home appliances. “Built-in appliances are becoming easier to install and providing homeowners with more cooking flexibility and greater efficiencies.” Using Wi-Fi, home cooks can control the cooktop and the range hood using Samsung’s Smart Home app to monitor what’s in the oven, and to adjust time and temperature remotely. Bluetooth autoconnectivity between the cooktop and the range hood allows the hood to automatically turn on when the cooktop is in use, adds Bernardino. “Older millennials are starting to reach their peak homebuying years,” he says. “They’re accustomed to leading connected lives. So they want appliances that deliver that same level of smart connectivity, wrapped in a beautiful design.” Such attention to the kitchen — and what it can add to the desirability of a new home — comes as no surprise. “Kitchens have become the hearth again, and the home can be centered around that hearth,” says Lamar. “We try to integrate those activities and provide opportunities for people to comfortably come together themselves and enjoy the amenities in their homes.”  TH EF LO RI DAH O MEB UYE R.COM APRIL/M AY/JUNE 2017 FLORIDA HOMEBUYER ORLANDO

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The lanai of the Sardinia model by AV Homes at Bellalago offers all the comforts of an interior room while allowing owners to take advantage of Florida’s year-round temperate weather. The 5,280-square-foot Sardinia, with five bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, is priced starting at $484,990.

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LIVING OUTSIDE IS BECOMING THE NEW INSIDE, ESPECIALLY IN FLORIDA. BY MICK LOCHRIDGE TH EF LO RI DAH O MEB UYE R.COM APRIL/M AY/JUNE 2017 FLORIDA HOMEBUYER ORLANDO

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Who wouldn’t want to spend as much time outdoors as possible around a pool like this one? Also, note the wading pool and the adjacent lanai. Shown is the Manville model by David Weekley Homes in Laureate Park, The 3,678-square-foot Manville, with four bedrooms, four full bathrooms and one half-bathroom, is priced starting at $559,990.

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utdoor living rocks in Central Florida. Enjoying moderate weather for much of the year, homeowners can take advantage of their outdoor kitchens, lanais

and lush landscaping. And there’s always the pool for those sizzling summer days. Those looking for new homes will find an array of features that are making outside the new inside.

“Outdoor living areas are very popular,” says Valerie Wagoner, division marketing coordinator for David Weekley Homes. “Homebuyers are looking for entertainment spaces, such as extended lanais, decks, terraces and pergolas with sitting areas. Also, fire pits and outdoor kitchens are very much in demand.” Other builders and designers agree. “Outdoor living areas are a ‘must have’ with today’s buyers,” says Tony Weremeichik, principal with the Architectural Design Studio at Canin Associates. “They need outdoor spaces for entertaining, relaxing, watching TV, and cooking and dining. Pools, water features, fire features and lush landscaping complement the ambiance.” Architect Phil Kean, a custom builder and president of Phil Kean Design Group, lists a number of amenities that are popular with his clients: n Automated pocketing sliding glass doors. n Courtyards. n Fire features. n Water features and pools. n Outdoor entertainment spaces, such as lanais and summer kitchens. n Motorized screens. n Outdoor furnishing with the look of indoor furnishing. n Pass-through pocketing windows. n Porcelain floor tiles inside and outside to create a seamless space. n Glass and more glass. TH EF LO RI DAH O MEB UYE R.COM APRIL/M AY/JUNE 2017 FLORIDA HOMEBUYER ORLANDO

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The Marco model by Jones Homes USA, located in Twin Lakes, boasts some beautiful and relaxing water features in its outdoor living area, Of course, there’s also an outdoor kitchen and a fireplace. The Marco, priced from the $300s, has 2,362 square feet with three bedrooms and three bathrooms.

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Above, in Laureate Park, near Lake Nona’s Medical City, Minto Communities offers outdoor living nearly as luxurious as what’s inside. Shown is the 3,080-square-foot Cormack Grande model, which is priced starting at $380,900. On the facing page (top and bottom) are outdoor living areas featuring firepits by Phil Kean Designs (it’s Palm Court, Kean’s New American Home, built for the International Builders Show in the Lake Nona Golf & Country Club) and the Southhaven model by David Weekley Homes in Laureate Park. The Southhaven, part of Weekley’s Cottage Series, has 2,456-2,489 square feet with four bedrooms and three bathrooms, and is priced starting at $414,990.

Minto Communities offers a number of outdoor amenities in its homes. “Minto’s active-adult buyers seek environments that function for daily life, as well as for entertaining and houseguests,” says Minto Senior Vice President William Bullock. Central courtyards, guest casitas and fully appointed outdoor kitchens and dining areas are very popular, as are outdoor kitchens and fireplaces, he adds. And let’s not forget luxuriously appointed pools and spas with waterfalls and other water features.

Thomas R. Lamar, president of Lamar Design, outlines a number of outdoor features showing up in his designs: n Exterior fireplaces and fire pits: “When coupled with graceful seating options, these areas are focal points for entertainment,” Lamar says. “We sometimes will couple the gas with a wood-burning fire pit to create an easystarting wood fire system. You use the gas to get the wood fire lighted, and then shut off the gas burners.” n Summer kitchens: Lamar says that there have never been more options for fans of outdoor cooking, including Kamado grills, pizza ovens, smokers, gas grills and wood pellet grills. In some cases, the exterior kitchen could actually replace the interior kitchen. “So with that in mind, we activate our outdoor kitchen areas with entertainment options such as pools, cabanas, lakes, canals and boat houses,” he adds. n Covered lanais: Lanais have typically been exterior spaces adjacent to the main home. “We like to create a seamless transition from interior to exterior,” Lamar says. “But we still want the lanai to act as a transition

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Folding glass doors in this Orlando custom home by Kessee Associates offers easy access to the outdoor living area and Lake Apopka beyond.

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area to help soften the exterior by providing some shade.” Ceiling fans can fight the summer heat, and misting systems can reduce lanai temperatures by 8 to 10 degrees. n Outdoor audio and video systems: Whole-house systems are popular, and allow various systems to be controlled by smart phones and other smart devices. Lamar uses exterior speakers that are built into the outdoor environment. “Exterior televisions or projectors can also be tied into this audio system to create an outdoor theater under the stars,” he adds. n Bug control systems: There are a number of companies that provide either misting systems or devices that emit a scent that discourages biting insects from entering the protected space. n Field turf: When traditional turf won’t grow well in an area, Lamar suggests synthetic field turf, or artificial grass. “This material, when installed correctly, looks and feels pretty similar to real grass, but with no irrigation requirements,” says Lamar. “It always looks nice and green, and best of all, it doesn’t have to be mowed and edged.”

Lamar Design says one of the strongest trends his the company has seen is buyers’ preference for lanias and casitas — some relatively simple and some lavish with fireplaces and outdoor kitchens.

“Combining a sparkling pool with other outdoor amenities will create an outdoor oasis,” says Lamar. That provides the inside of the home a great view of the outdoor area. If planned well, the house can provide transitional spaces that “act like the handshake between the interior and exterior,” Lamar notes. Wagoner says that David Weekley’s designs pay particular attention to outdoor living spaces. “We enjoy featuring outdoor living spaces, pools and high-end kitchens in our models to give customers a visual reference for the selections they can make,” she says. “And, since the beautiful Florida weather allows us to enjoy the patio year-round, many homeowners want to create an outdoor living space.”  n Pools:

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PUBLIC SCHOOLS School grades provide an easily understandable way to measure the performance of a school. Schools are graded A, B, C, D or F, and the grade is determined using up to 11 components. There are four achievement components, which are calculated using student performance on statewide standardized assessments, including comprehensive assessments, end-of-course (EOC) assessments and Florida Alternate Assessments (FAA). The achievement components measure the percentage of full-year enrolled students who achieve a passing score. There are also learning gains components and a middle school acceleration component, as well as high school acceleration and graduation rate components. Each component is worth up to 100 points in the overall calculation. The four achievement components — English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies — are shown on the following pages. Also shown are school grades for two years, high school graduation rates and the percentage of students on free or reduced lunch programs. For more information about the complexities of school grading, and to see results of the other components that determine school grades, visit the Florida Department of Education website at fdoe.com. Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

School Grade 2016

School Grade 2015

Free or Reduced Lunch %

78.0

LAKE ORIENTA

78.6

55.2

LAWTON

27.8

BENTLEY

62.5

LAYER

63.2

CARILLON

31.7

MIDWAY

83.4

CASSELBERRY

73.2

PARTIN

23.5

CHOICES IN LEARNING (CHARTER)

PINE CREST

91.1

CRYSTAL LAKE

45.4

RAINBOW

38.1

EASTBROOK

59.2

RED BUG

45.8

ENGLISH ESTATES

75.2

SABAL POINT

34.7

EVANS

37.5

SEMINOLE SCIENCE (CHARTER)

71.0

27.3

FOREST CITY GENEVA

49.3

SPRING LAKE

77.8

GOLDSBORO MAGNET

64.1

STENSTROM

43.9

HAMILTON

93.3

STERLING PARK

55.4

HEATHROW

16.0

WALKER

24.3

HIGHLANDS

65.5

WEKIVA

33.9

HOPPER CENTER

83.3

WICKLOW

84.3

IDYLLWILDE

81.0

WILSON

30.3

KEETH

28.2

WINTER SPRINGS

78.5

LAKE MARY

56.5

WOODLANDS

33.4

Graduation Rate 2014-15

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Graduation Rate 2014-15

Free or Reduced Lunch %

School Grade 2015

School Grade 2016

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

BEAR LAKE

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

ALTAMONTE

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

MAKING THE GRADE

SEMINOLE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

SEMINOLE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLS CHILES

24.2

MILWEE

60.5

GREENWOOD LAKES

62.9

ROCK LAKE

36.1

INDIAN TRAILS

41.8

SANFORD

44.9

JACKSON HEIGHTS

32.6

SOUTH SEMINOLE

66.8

MARKHAM WOODS

42.3

TEAGUE

56.2

MILLENNIUM

65.6

TUSKAWILLA

53.6

LYMAN

50.7

OVIEDO

33.8

SEMINOLE

49.3

WINTER SPRINGS

51.3

SEMINOLE COUNTY VIRTUAL FRANCHISE

9.9

SEMINOLE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS CROOMS ACADEMY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

44.6

100

HAGERTY

21.7

LAKE BRANTLEY

43.7

LAKE HOWELL

50.7

LAKE MARY

40.9

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

29.8

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Free or Reduced Lunch %

Graduation Rate 2014-15

MICHIGAN AVENUE

95.9

MILL CREEK

100.0

CHESTNUT SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

100.0

NARCOOSSEE

44.5

CYPRESS

100.0

NEPTUNE

98.3

DEERWOOD

100.0

PARTIN SETTLEMENT

64.4

EAST LAKE

81.2

PLEASANT HILL

97.6

FLORA RIDGE

91.2

POINCIANA ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS

100.0

HICKORY TREE

57.9

REEDY CREEK

100.0

HIGHLANDS

100.0

ST. CLOUD

59.2

KISSIMMEE

100.0

SUNRISE

83.9

100.0

98.7

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

School Grade 2015

100.0

School Grade 2016

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

100.0

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Graduation Rate 2014-15

Free or Reduced Lunch %

School Grade 2015

School Grade 2016

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

CENTRAL AVENUE

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

BOGGY CREEK

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

OSCEOLA COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

KOA

100.0

THACKER AVENUE SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

LAKEVIEW

98.8

VENTURA

OSCEOLA COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLS DENN JOHN

100.0

NARCOOSSEE

54.4

DISCOVERY

100.0

NEPTUNE

70.2

HORIZON

75.3

PARKWAY

96.3

KISSIMMEE

100.0

ST. CLOUD

61.0

NEW DIMENSIONS

70.0

OSCEOLA

75.9

POINCIANA

76.3

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL

64.1

100

ST. CLOUD HIGH SCHOOL

60.7

OSCEOLA COUNTY SCHOOL OF ARTS

50.2

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

84.4

CELEBRATION

64.4

FOUR CORNERS UPPER SCHOOL 6-12 (CHARTER)

61.8

GATEWAY

77.6

HARMONY

44.9

LIBERTY

75.6

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

71.5

CELEBRATION SCHOOL

25.4

FOUR CORNERS K-8 (CHARTER)

66.9

HARMONY COMMUNITY SCHOOL

36.2

IMAGINE KISSIMMEE ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER)

88.8

MATER BRIGHTON LAKES ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER)

80.2

68.9

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

95.4

RENAISSANCE SCHOOL AT POINCIANA K-8 (CHARTER) RENAISSANCE SCHOOL AT TAPESTRY K-8 (CHARTER) ST. CLOUD PREPARATORY ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER)

82.4

80.1

56.6

WESTSIDE SCHOOL PRE-K-8

100.0

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100.0

58.2

LAWTON CHILES

100.0

APOPKA

75.3

LITTLE RIVER

100.0

ASPIRE ACADEMY (CHARTER)

93.0

LOCKHART

100.0

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Graduation Rate 2014-15

School Grade 2015

69.8

Free or Reduced Lunch %

School Grade 2016

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Graduation Rate 2014-15

Free or Reduced Lunch %

School Grade 2015

School Grade 2016

ANDOVER

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

ALOMA

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ORANGE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

AUDUBON PARK

36.2

LOVELL

100.0

AVALON

26.8

MEADOW WOODS

100.0

AZALEA PARK

100.0

METROWEST

71.3

BAY MEADOWS

36.6

MICHAEL MCCOY

100.0

BONNEVILLE

100.0

MILLENNIA

100.0

BROOKSHIRE

43.3

MOLLIE RAY

100.0

CAMELOT

58.8

74.7

MONTESSORI OF WINTER GARDEN CHARTER

2.4

CASTLE CREEK CATALINA

100.0

MOSS PARK

36.2

CHENEY

100.0

NAP FORD COMMUNITY (CHARTER)

86.3

CHICKASAW

100.0

CITRUS

76.5

CLAY SPRINGS

70.5

COLUMBIA

57.9

CONWAY

100.0

CYPRESS PARK

100.0

CYPRESS SPRINGS

50.9

DEERWOOD

58.9

DILLARD STREET

75.2

DOMMERICH

23.9

DOVER SHORES

100.0

DR. PHILLIPS

38.1

DREAM LAKE

75.7

DURRANCE

100.0

EAGLE CREEK

29.4

EAGLES NEST

100.0

EAST LAKE

51.2

ECCLESTON

100.0

ENDEAVOR

67.9

ENGELWOOD

100.0

FERN CREEK

100.0

FORSYTH WOODS

100.0

HIAWASSEE

100.0

HIDDEN OAKS

71.9

HILLCREST

36.9

HUNGERFORD

100.0

HUNTERS CREEK

51.5

INDEPENDENCE

31.3

IVEY LANE

100.0

JOHN YOUNG

75.8

KALEY

100.0

KEENES CROSSING

25.7

NORTHLAKE PARK COMMUNITY

39.1

OAK HILL

100.0

OAKLAND AVENUE (CHARTER)

6.4

OAKSHIRE

100.0

OCOEE

100.0

ORLANDO SCIENCE (CHARTER)

40.1

ORLO VISTA

100.0

PALM LAKE

47.5

PALMETTO

100.0

PERSHING

65.4

PHYLLIS WHEATLEY

100.0

PINAR

100.0

PINE CASTLE

100.0

PINE HILLS

100.0

PINECREST CREEK (CHARTER)

43.8

PINELOCH

100.0

PINEWOOD

100.0

PRAIRIE LAKE

PRINCETON

49.7

RIDGEWOOD PARK

100.0

RIVERDALE

100.0

RIVERSIDE

100.0

ROCK LAKE

100.0

ROCK SPRINGS

67.0

ROLLING HILLS

100.0

ROSEMONT

100.0

SADLER

100.0

SAND LAKE

47.0

SHENANDOAH

59.5

SHINGLE CREEK

100.0

SOUTHWOOD

77.8

SPRING LAKE

100.0

STONE LAKES

30.7

KID’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE (CHARTER)

14.6

SUN BLAZE

50.3

KILLARNEY

100.0

SUNRIDGE

58.8

LAKE COMO

77.0

SUNRISE

23.1

LAKE GEM

100.0

SUNSET PARK

26.5

LAKE GEORGE

79.0

TANGELO PARK

100.0

LAKE SILVER

66.5

THORNEBROOKE

29.6

LAKE SYBELIA

56.9

THREE POINTS

100.0

LAKE WESTON

100.0

TILDENVILLE

67.2

LAKE WHITNEY

18.4

TIMBER LAKES

39.2

LAKEMONT

55.0

UCP EAST (CHARTER)

50.9

LAKEVILLE

79.1

UNION PARK

100.0

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Free or Reduced Lunch %

Graduation Rate 2014-15

WHISPERING OAK

23.8

55.5

WILLIAM FRANGUS

100.0

WASHINGTON SHORES

100.0

WILLIAM S. MAXEY

100.0

School Grade 2015

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

100.0

School Grade 2016

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Graduation Rate 2014-15

Free or Reduced Lunch %

School Grade 2015

School Grade 2016

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

VISTA LAKES

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

VENTURA

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ORANGE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS WATERBRIDGE

100.0

WINDERMERE

12.3

WATERFORD

49.3

WINEGARD

100.0

WEST CREEK

43.7

WOLF LAKE

47.0

WEST OAKS

100.0

WYNDHAM LAKES

100.0

WESTBROOKE

42.1

ZELLWOOD

100.0

WETHERBEE

100.0

ORANGE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLS APOPKA

71.2

LOCKHART

100.0

AVALON

42.2

MAITLAND

42.6

BRIDGEWATER

30.1

MEADOW WOODS

100.0

CARVER

100.0

MEADOWBROOK

100.0

CHAIN OF LAKES

70.3

MEMORIAL

100.0

CONWAY

69.9

OCOEE

71.3

CORNER LAKE

62.4

ODYSSEY

65.0

DISCOVERY

44.2

PIEDMONT LAKES

100.0

FREEDOM

100.0

ROBERT E. LEE

100.0

GLENRIDGE

47.1

ROBINSWOOD

100.0

GOTHA

58.6

SOUTH CREEK

100.0

HOWARD

62.0

SOUTHWEST

54.3

HUNTERS CREEK

49.6

STONEWALL JACKSON

100.0

JUDSON B. WALKER

100.0

SUNRIDGE

32.0

LAKE NONA

46.0

UNION PARK

100.0

LAKEVIEW

65.3

WESTRIDGE

100.0

LEGACY

70.1

WOLF LAKE

59.6

LIBERTY

100.0

ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS APOPKA

59.2

OAK RIDGE

100.0

COLONIAL

100.0

OCOEE

69.1

CORNERSTONE CHARTER ACADEMY

7.9

OLYMPIA

46.9

CYPRESS CREEK

78.2

TIMBER CREEK

33.8

DR. PHILLIPS

54.2

UNIVERSITY

60.2

EAST RIVER

62.3

WEKIVA

74.5

EDGEWATER

63.9

WEST ORANGE

35.6

FREEDOM

61.2

WILLIAM R. BOONE

50.8

JONES

100.0

WINTER PARK

35.8

LAKE NONA

44.1

ORANGE COUNTY VIRTUAL

23.3

LEGACY CHARTER

2.9

100.0

37.4

100

MAYNARD EVANS

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ORANGE COUNTY COMBINED SCHOOLS ORANGE COUNTY PREPARATORY ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER)

20.2

PASSPORT K-8 (CHARTER)

87.4

24.2

21.1

53.0

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

19.9

WINDY RIDGE K-8 (CHARTER)

54.4

ARBOR RIDGE K-8

53.9

BLANKNER K-8

39.6

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

62.4

3.7

HOPE K-8 (CHARTER)

1.3

LAKE EOLA K-8 (CHARTER)

4.6

LEGENDS ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER)

95.6

OASIS PREPARATORY ACADEMY K- 8 (CHARTER)

68.4

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School Grade 2015

Free or Reduced Lunch %

School Grade 2016

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Graduation Rate 2014-15

Free or Reduced Lunch %

ALTA VISTA

100.0

KATHLEEN

100.0

ALTURAS

100.0

KINGSFORD

100.0

AUBURNDALE CENTRAL

100.0

LAKE ALFRED

100.0

BARTOW ACADEMY

36.1

LAKE SHIPP

100.0

BEN HILL GRIFFIN JR.

100.0

34.6

LAKELAND MONTESSORI SCHOOL HOUSE (CHARTER)

15.0

BERKLEY (CHARTER) BETHUNE ACADEMY

83.3

LAUREL

100.0

CARLTON PALMORE

100.0

LENA VISTA

100.0

CHAIN OF LAKES

82.0

LEWIS ANNA WOODBURY

100.0

CLARENCE BOSWELL

100.0

LINCOLN AVENUE ACADEMY

27.0

CLEVELAND COURT

81.6

LOUGHMAN OAKS

100.0

COMBEE

100.0

MAGNOLIA MONTESSORI ACADEMY (CHARTER)

1.1

CRYSTAL LAKE

100.0

MCKEEL ACADEMY (CHARTER)

29.8

MEDULLA

100.0

NORTH LAKELAND

100.0

OSCAR J. POPE

100.0

PALMETTO

100.0

PHILIP O’BRIEN

100.0

PINEWOOD

100.0

POLK AVENUE

100.0

POLK CITY

100.0

PURCELL

100.0

R. BRUCE WAGNER

98.5

R. CLEM CHURCHWELL

93.1

65.3

School Grade 2015

School Grade 2016

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

POLK COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

DALE R. FAIR BABSON PARK (CHARTER)

62.3

DIXIELAND

100.0

DR. N.E. ROBERTS

100.0

DUNDEE ACADEMY

98.5

EAGLE LAKE SCHOOL

100.0

EASTSIDE

100.0

EDGAR L. PADGETT

100.0

ELBERT

100.0

FLORAL AVENUE

100.0

FRANK E. BRIGHAM ACADEMY

38.2

FRED G. GARNER

100.0

GARDEN GROVE

96.8

RIDGEVIEW GLOBAL STUDIES ACADEMY (CHARTER)

GIBBONS STREET

100.0

SANDHILL

100.0

GRIFFIN

100.0

SCOTT LAKE

73.2

HARTRIDGE ACADEMY (CHARTER)

72.6

SLEEPY HILL

100.0

HIGHLAND CITY

82.7

SOCRUM

100.0

HIGHLANDS GROVE

72.3

SOUTHWEST

99.8

HILLCREST

76.4

SPESSARD L. HOLLAND

76.0

HORIZONS

100.0

SPOOK HILL

100.0

INWOOD

100.0

VALLEYVIEW

45.0

JAMES E. STEPHENS

100.0

WAHNETA

100.0

JAMES W. SIKES

60.6

WALTER CALDWELL

100.0

JANIE HOWARD WILSON (CHARTER)

100.0

WENDELL WATSON

59.1

WINSTON ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING

95.9

JESSE KEEN

100.0

JOHN SNIVELY

100.0

POLK COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLS BARTOW

95.1

LAKE GIBSON

88.0

BERKLEY ACCELERATED (CHARTER)

33.5

LAKE MARION CREEK

100.0

BOK ACADEMY (CHARTER)

52.0

LAKELAND HIGHLANDS

50.3

CRYSTAL LAKE

100.0

LAKELAND MONTESSORI (CHARTER)

21.0

DANIEL JENKINS ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY

74.8

LAWTON CHILES ACADEMY

29.9

DENISON

100.0

DISCOVERY ACADEMY OF LAKE ALFRED (CHARTER)

75.3

DUNDEE RIDGE

93.5

JERE L. STAMBAUGH

100.0

JEWETT ACADEMY MAGNET

42.0

KATHLEEN

100.0

LAKE ALFRED-ADDAIR

100.0

MCLAUGHLIN FINE ARTS ACADEMY

100.0

MULBERRY

93.8

SHELLEY S. BOONE

100.0

SLEEPY HILL

100.0

SOUTHWEST

100.0

UNION ACADEMY

39.3

WESTWOOD

100.0

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Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

School Grade 2015

Free or Reduced Lunch %

LAKE WALES (CHARTER)

68.7

62.3

LAKELAND

47.5

FORT MEADE MIDDLE/SENIOR

92.3

MCKEEL ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY (CHARTER)

20.1

FROSTPROOF MIDDLE/SENIOR GEORGE W. JENKINS

40.4

MULBERRY

76.8

RIDGE COMMUNITY

66.3

TENOROC

89.8

WINTER HAVEN

75.8

Graduation Rate 2014-15

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

59.2

School Grade 2016

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Graduation Rate 2014-15

Free or Reduced Lunch %

School Grade 2015

School Grade 2016

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

BARTOW

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

AUBURNDALE

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

POLK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS

HAINES CITY

85.4

KATHLEEN

82.7

LAKE GIBSON

60.9

LAKE REGION

77.1

55.5

25.7

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

School Grade 2016

School Grade 2015

Free or Reduced Lunch %

Graduation Rate 2014-15

ROCHELLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS K-8 (CHARTER) ROSABELLE W. BLAKE ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER) SOUTH MCKEEL ACADEMY K-7 (CHARTER)

82.3

82.7

20.8

Graduation Rate 2014-15

59.6

Free or Reduced Lunch %

School Grade 2015

School Grade 2016

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

POLK COUNTY COMBINED SCHOOLS DAVENPORT SCHOOL OF THE ARTS K-8 (CHARTER) JEWETT SCHOOL OF THE ARTS K-8 (CHARTER) POLK PRE-COLLEGIATE ACADEMY 9-10 (CHARTER)

MASCOTTE

85.4

MINNEOLA

57.4

LAKE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ALTOONA (START ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS)

73.8

ASTATULA

66.8

BEVERLY SHORES

90.7

PINE RIDGE

48.5

CLERMONT

80.1

ROUND LAKE

50.5

CYPRESS RIDGE

24.1

SAWGRASS BAY

77.3

EUSTIS

71.6

SEMINOLE SPRINGS

65.4

EUSTIS HEIGHTS

89.6

SORRENTO

57.1

FRUITLAND PARK

81.7

TAVARES

72.6

GRASSY LAKE

49.9

79.7

THE VILLAGES ELEMENTARY OF LADY LAKE

77.2

GROVELAND LEESBURG

89.5

TREADWAY

73.5

LOST LAKE

44.1

TRIANGLE

85.1

UMATILLA

74.5

LAKE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLS CARVER

75.9

MOUNT DORA

56.3

CLERMONT

60.0

OAK PARK

86.8

EAST RIDGE

47.8

TAVARES

62.4

EUSTIS

65.3

UMATILLA

74.7

GRAY

62.1

WINDY HILL

54.6

LEESBURG

70.7

MOUNT DORA

49.3

85 77

LAKE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM

EAST RIDGE

52.0

SOUTH LAKE

54.2

EUSTIS

51.7

TAVARES

50.0

LAKE MINNEOLA

46.0

UMATILLA

63.0

86.2

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

25.6

SPRING CREEK (CHARTER)

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OSTEEN

74.2

PALM TERRACE

94.6

CHISHOLM

68.3

PATHWAYS

44.7

CITRUS GROVE

72.1

PIERSON

87.2

CORONADO BEACH

37.3

PINE TRAIL

51.3

CYPRESS CREEK

38.0

PORT ORANGE

68.8

DEBARY

45.1

PRIDE

80.0

DELTONA LAKES

82.4

R. J. LONGSTREET

70.0

DISCOVERY

88.9

READ-PATTILLO

77.0

EDGEWATER

79.2

SAMSULA ACADEMY

5.7

EDITH I. STARKE

97.6

SOUTH DAYTONA

80.0

ENTERPRISE

78.2

SPIRIT

80.6

School Grade 2015

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

89.0

School Grade 2016

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

83.5

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Graduation Rate 2014-15

Free or Reduced Lunch %

School Grade 2015

School Grade 2016

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

CHAMPION

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

BLUE LAKE

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

VOLUSIA COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

FOREST LAKE

74.3

SPRUCE CREEK

62.3

FREEDOM

53.2

SUGAR MILL

73.6

FRIENDSHIP

86.7

SUNRISE

81.0

GEORGE W. MARKS

65.4

SWEETWATER

43.8

HORIZON

65.8

THE READING EDGE ACADEMY

7.3

INDIAN RIVER

73.4

TIMBERCREST

69.4

LOUISE S. MCINNIS

90.7

TOMOKA

53.4

MANATEE COVE

73.1

TURIE T. SMALL

96.7

ORANGE CITY

83.2

VOLUSIA PINES

81.3

ORMOND BEACH

77.5

WESTSIDE

96.4

ORTONA

77.1

WOODWARD AVENUE

75.0

OSCEOLA

73.0

VOLUSIA COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLS CAMPBELL

89.3

NEW SMYRNA BEACH

61.4

CREEKSIDE

41.2

ORMOND BEACH

RICHARD MILBURN ACADEMY (CHARTER)

DAVID C. HINSON SR.

54.8

DELAND

67.1

DELTONA

77.8

GALAXY

74.0

HERITAGE

74.6

87.2

RIVER SPRINGS

62.1

SILVER SANDS

60.2

SOUTHWESTERN

72.3

VOLUSIA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS ATLANTIC

59.3

NEW SMYRNA BEACH

51.5

DELAND

54.2

PINE RIDGE

66.5

DELTONA

66.4

SEABREEZE

42.6

ELEARNING EAST

27.5

SPRUCE CREEK

36.6

ELEARNING WEST

48.0

UNIVERSITY

60.2

MAINLAND

69.9

T. DEWITT TAYLOR MIDDLE-HIGH

80.0

41.2

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

50.4

HOLLY HILL K-8

92.9

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

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7. Twelve Oaks

From the $500s, 407-865-8289

8.Griffin Park

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9.Reagan Pointe

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10.Evans Square

From the $470s, 407-865-8289

Central Living A. College Park, Winter Park, Delaney Park From the $700s, 866-994-3639

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McCormick Rd

Ingram Rd

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Wek iva Springs Rd

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Welland Rd

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Little Crystal Lake Loch Low

Lake Mary

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Lake Prevatt

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Sylvan Lake

Jones Ave

Golden Gem Rd

Sadler Rd

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Kelly Park Rd

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Ondich Rd

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Lake Ola

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Lake Beauclair

Baird Ave

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Laughlin Rd

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Little Lake Harris

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Burleigh Blvd

Lake Helen

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Mc G reg or Rd

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Lake Dalhousie

Southridge Golf Course

Ta y lor Rd

Hontoon Island State Park

Lake Norris

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Willis V McCall Rd

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Fountain Parke

425 Fountain Parke Boulevard, Lake Mary, FL 32746 • ashtonwoods.com, drhorton.com

Schools/Grades: Crystal Lake Elementary (B); Millennium (B); Seminole (B) Amenities: Gated; pool and spa, tennis courts, clubhouse with kitchen, billiards and media area, putting green, playground, dog park, community “muse areas” Builders: Ashton Woods Homes, 407-278-9002; D.R. Horton Homes, 407-878-6217 Products/Prices: Three-story townhomes, from the low $250s Notes: Beautiful tile-roofed townhomes with flexible living spaces and two-car garages; close to shopping, restaurants; zoned for excellent schools.

Mitchell Creek

201 Mitchell Creek Way, Oviedo, FL 32765 • beazer.com

Schools/Grades: Evans (B); Jackson Heights (A); Oviedo (A) Amenities: Gated; pool, playground, park, conservation and waterview homesites available Builders: Beazer Homes, 407-259-2976 Products/Prices: Townhomes, from the high $220s Notes: New townhome designs with garages; near Oviedo Marketplace and the University of Central Florida.

Preserve of Oviedo on the Park

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

Schools/Grades: Stenstrom (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, 407-865-8275 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $350s 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.

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Southern Oaks

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

Schools/Grades: Lawton (B); Jackson Heights (A); Oviedo (A) Amenities: Two gated entries, two tot lots, covered bus stops and passive recreation areas Builders: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-439-0012 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $400s Notes: Intimate, gated neighborhood of just 96 homes; close to excellent Seminole County schools; Publix grocery store is within 2.5 miles; the Oviedo Mall and many other major retail chains and restaurants are just a short drive; easy access to major transportation corridors.

Steeple Chase

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

Schools/Grades: Woodlands (C); Markham Woods (A); Lake Mary (B) Amenities: Gated; site ponds, pocket parks, lake views Builders: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-531-8619 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $600s Notes: Offers direct access to the Seminole Wekiva Trail; near employment centers including the Lake Mary business corridor.

The Gardens at Park West

771 W. Canton Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789 • davidweekleyhomes.com

Schools/Grades: Killarney (B); Maitland (B); Winter Park (A) Amenities: Craftsman-style architecture and rear garages Builders: David Weekley Homes, 866-994-3639 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $700s Notes: Near downtown Winter Park and the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, Kraft Azalea Gardens and Winter Pines Golf Club; walking distance from prestigious boutique shopping, restaurants, parks and entertainment.

Thornbrooke at Towne Center

Single-family: 149 Big Spring Terrace, Sanford, FL 32771 • taylormorrison.com Townhomes: 592 Merry Brooke Circle, Sanford, FL 32771 • taylormorrison.com

Schools/Grades: Bentley (A); Markham Woods (A); Seminole (B) Amenities: Pond, pool and cabana, pocket parks Builders: Taylor Morrison Homes, single-family, 407-330-2267; townhomes: 407-531-8618 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $220s; townhomes, from the low $200s Notes: Minutes from Lake Mary and Heathrow retail centers.

Twelve Oaks

625 Washington Oaks Court, Lake Mary, FL 32746 • davidweekleyhomes.com

Schools/Grades: Lake Mary Elementary (C); Greenwood Lakes (B); Lake Mary (B) Amenities: Gated Builders: David Weekley Homes, 407-865-8289 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $499s Notes: Intimate, private community of just 12 homes with French County and Mediterranean architectural styles.

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Ardmore Reserve

Blarney Street, Minneola, FL 34715 • royaloakhomesfl.com, dreamfindershomes.com

Schools/Grades: Grassy Lake (B); East Ridge (C); Lake Minneola (C) Builders: Dream Finders Homes, 904-738-0165; Royal Oak Homes, 888-233-5159 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $230s Notes: Located in the rolling hills of Minneola; near schools, shopping, restaurants and an array of indoor and outdoor entertainment options, including the Minneola Athletic Complex and the South Lake Trail.

Bentley Green

2406 Oxmoor Drive, DeLand, FL 32724 • mattamyhomes.com

Schools/Grades: Freedom (B); DeLand (C); DeLand (B) Amenities: Pool, cabana, parks Builders: Mattamy Homes, 386-401-5939 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $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 • richmondamerican.com Schools/Grades: Zellwood (D); 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: Easy access to S.R. 429 and the Wekiva Parkway Express.

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Hunter’s Run

4291 Caplock Street, Clermont, FL 34711 • calatlantichomes.com

Schools/Grades: Lost Lake (B); Windy Hill (B); East Ridge (B) Amenities: Gated; brick paver walks and patios, oversized homesites, playground Builders: CalAtlantic Homes, 352-242-1236 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$280s Notes: Near schools, hospitals, dining; a natural-gas community.

Oakland Park

15241 E. Oakland Avenue, Winter Garden, FL 34787 • ashtonwoods.com, davidweekleyhomes.com, vintageestatehomes.com Schools/Grades: Tildenville (C); Lakeview (B); West Orange (B) Amenities: Pool and recreation area, pocket parks, West Orange Trail runs through community, charming streetscape with sidewalks Builders: Ashton Woods Homes, 727-219-2263; David Weekley Homes, 407-865-8295; Vintage Estate Homes, 407-721-0743 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$300s Notes: Near historic downtown Winter Garden on the shores of Lake Apopka; certified green homes in a traditionally styled neighborhood.

Preserve at Crown Point

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

Schools/Grades: Prairie Lake (C); Lakeview (B); Ocoee (C) Amenities: Gated; pool, park and cabana Builders: Mattamy Homes, 407-955-5113 Products/Prices: Single-family coming soon, from the mid-$200s Notes: Located on the banks of Lake Apopka, Florida’s third largest lake; near downtown Ocoee and Winter Garden as well as Walt Disney World and other theme parks.

RedTail

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

Schools/Grades: Spring Creek (C); Mount Dora (C); Mount Dora (C) Amenities: Golf, pool, clubhouse, fitness center, playground, tennis court, tot lot Builders: Arthur Rutenberg Homes, 352-735-3472; K. Hovnanian® Homes, 407-280-4305, Vintage Estate Homes, 386-279-5332 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the high $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

1020 Wax Myrtle Avenue, Minneola, FL 34715 • calatlantichomes.com

Schools/Grades: Grassy Lake (B); East Ridge (C); Lake Minneola (C) Amenities: Resort-style community pool Builders: CalAtlantic Homes, 407-559-1900 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $240s Notes: Walking distance to elementary and high schools, adjacent to sports complex and minutes from shopping, restaurants and major highways; located next to Minneola Athletic Complex.

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Rock Springs Ridge

1662 Spinfisher Drive, Apopka, FL 32712 • drhorton.com

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Schools/Grades: Wolf Lake (B); Wolf Lake (B); Apopka (B) Amenities: Oversized homesites Builders: D.R. Horton, 407-703-7842 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the high $290s Notes: 27-hole golf course by the Clifton, Ezell, Clifton Design Group was recently ranked No. 5 in Central Florida by Florida Golf News.

Spring Lake Reserve

1809 Vista Meadows Drive, Ocoee FL 34761 • mattamyhomes.com

Schools/Grades: Citrus (C), Ocoee, (B), Ocoee (C) Amenities: Gated; pool, cabana, playground Builders: Mattamy Homes, 407-901-0583 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$220s Notes: Boutique community with canopy oak trees, lush conservation areas and serene views of Spring Lake; easy access to S.R. 429 and S.R. 408.

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

Schools/Grades: Grassy Lake (B); East Ridge (C); Lake Minneola (C) Amenities: Park, pool, cabana, splash pad, mail kiosk, pet stations and four miles of walking trails Builders: Taylor Morrison Homes, 352-415-4235 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $230s Notes: Three beautiful collections of homes are offered; easy access to the seven-mile South Lake Trail; five public golf courses within five miles of the community.

Venezia

202 Messina Place, Howey-In-The-Hills, FL 34737 • dreamfindershomes.com

Schools/Grades: Astatula (C), Tavares, (C), Tavares (C) Amenities: Oversized homesites, marsh and preserve views Builders: Dream Finders Homes, 904-738-0165 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the high $190s Notes: Walking distance from a recreational lake; near numerous golf courses and Lakeridge Winery.

Walden Cove

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

Schools/Grades: Seminole County Region 1; Markham Woods (A); Seminole (B) Amenities: Gated; walking trail Builders: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-756-5025 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $400s Notes: Intimate, gated community of just 32 homes; easy access 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 2015-2016 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, Narcoossee and Belle Isle. (See map on page 56).

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Beacon Park Landing

2008 Beacon Landing Circle, Orlando, FL 32824 • drhorton.com

Schools/Grades: Wetherbee (B); South Creek (C); Cypress Creek (C) Amenities: Pool and cabana; walking trails with fitness stations, tot lot Builders: D.R. Horton, 407-730-3282 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$200s Notes: Near Orlando International Airport and Lake Nona’s Medical City; floorplans include front- and rear-load garages.

Compass Bay

5115 Crown Haven Drive, Kissimmee, FL 34746 • kbhome.com

Schools/Grades: Sunrise (C); Horizon (B); Poinciana (C) Amenities: Gated; heated pool, tot lot and pavilion Builders: KB Home, 407-587-3580 Products/Prices: Townhomes, from the mid-$240s Notes: Lawn maintenance services included; near theme parks, restaurants, shopping and entertainment; oversized paver patios and hot tubs available.

Eagle Creek

10350 Emerson Lake Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32832 • calatlantichomes.com, joneshomesusa.com, tollbrothers.com Schools/Grades: Eagle Creek (A); Lake Nona (A); Lake Nona (B) Amenities: Gated; golf course, tennis courts, pool, health/fitness center, clubhouse Builders: CalAtlantic Homes, 321-209-8899; Jones Homes USA, 407-636-9261; Toll Brothers, Inc., 844-871-7466 Products/Prices: Townhomes, from the $220s; single-family, from the mid-$350s Notes: Village Center with elegant hotel planned; near Lake Nona’s Medical City and Orlando International Airport; 40 minutes from the Atlantic beaches.

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Harmony

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

Schools/Grades: Harmony Community School K-8 (A); Harmony (C) Amenities: Golf course, tennis courts, pool, boat facilities, clubhouse, parks, Town Square Builders: CalAtlantic Homes; Lennar Homes; Meritage Homes; Regatta Building & Development; Richmond American Homes Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $190s; active-adult community now open Notes: 11,000-acre master-planned community committed to healthy lifestyles and living in “harmony” with wildlife and nature; 70 percent of land is set aside as dedicated green space; two natural lakes with boating and fishing; numerous parks and hiking trails; a Johnny Miller-designed golf course; schools within walking distance; Town Square with restaurants, grocery store, shops and swim club.

Laureate Park

South Narcoossee Road, Orlando, FL 32827 • lakenona.com/live/neighborhoods/laureate-park

Schools/Grades: Eagle Creek (A); Lake Nona (A); Lake Nona (B) Amenities: Pool, bike trails, dog park, pocket parks, fitness center, community garden Builders: Ashton Woods Homes, 407-668-9949; Craft Homes, 407-443-0528; David Weekley Homes, 800-390-6774; Minto Homes, 888-844-6196; Pulte Homes, 866-300-4793; Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-671-8838 Products/Prices: Single-family, $200s-$800s; townhomes coming soon, from the low $300s Notes: Traditional neighborhood development adjacent to Lake Nona’s Medical City; variety of architectural styles available; planned Village Center; streets named for Nobel Prize winners.

Magic Landings

200 Magical Way, Kissimmee, FL 34744 • avhomes.com

Schools/Grades: Mill Creek (C); Denn John (C); Gateway (C) Amenities: Gated entry with lush landscaping; low HOA fees Builders: AV Homes, 407-966-2350 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $200s Notes: Less than 30 minutes from Walt Disney World and just 24 miles from downtown Orlando; convenient access to U.S. Hwy. 17-92, I-4, Florida’s Turnpike and S.R. 417 (the Central Florida Greeneway).

North Pointe

2799 Autumn Breeze Way, Kissimmee, FL 34744 • richmondamerican.com

Schools/Grades: Narcoossee (B); Narcoossee (B); Harmony (C) Amenities: Gated; bordered by lakes, clubhouse, pool, gazebo, playground Builders: Richmond American Homes, 321-441-3671 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$300s Notes: Near Florida’s Turnpike and S.R. 417 (the Central Florida Greeneway); steps away from East Lake Toho; easy drive to the Orlando International Airport and Lake Nona’s Medical City; 20 minutes from major theme parks.

Randal Park

8991 Randal Park Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32832 • mattamyhomes.com

Schools/Grades: NorthLake Park Community (A); Lake Nona (A); Lake Nona (B) Amenities: Clubhouse, pool, parks, fitness center, trails, dog park Builders: Mattamy Homes, 407-720-5201 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the high $330s; townhomes, from the low $220s 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; 10 minutes from the Orlando International Airport and Lake Nona’s Medical City.

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Sawgrass Plantation

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

Schools/Grades: Wetherbee (B); South Creek (C); Cypress Creek (C) Amenities: Pool, tennis and basketball courts, clubhouse Builders: Beazer Homes, 407-459-4952; CalAtlantic Homes, 407-674-7872; KB Home, 407-587-3580; Park Square Homes, coming soon; Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-330-2270 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$200s Notes: 700-acre community near Orlando International Airport; convenient to Lake Nona’s Medical City, less than 20 minutes from UCF; outdoor recreation includes nearby Moss and Chisholm parks, and the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes; championship golf courses nearby.

Tapestry

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

Schools/Grades: Pleasant Hill (C); Kissimmee (C); Osceola (C) Amenities: Gated; clubhouse, resort-style pool, children’s playground and splash park, fitness center, walking and biking trails Builders: KB Home, 407-587-3580; Mattamy Homes 407-901-0585 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$200s; townhomes, from the low $200s Notes: Located across the street from The Loop shopping, dining and entertainment complex; easy access to S.R. 417 (the Central Florida Greeneway) and Florida’s Turnpike; short drive to the Orlando International Airport.

The Reserve at Golden Isle

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

Schools/Grades: Castle Creek (C); Avalon (A); East River (C) Amenities: Community park, conservation areas Builders: CalAtlantic Homes, 321-804-4927 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $280s Notes: Near downtown Avalon Park, with shopping and dining; minutes from schools, nature preserves, hiking trails and attractions; S.R. 417 (the Central Florida Greeneway) and S.R. 408 provide easy access to downtown Orlando and Orlando International Airport.

Turtle Creek

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

Schools/Grades: Lakeview (A); Narcoossee (B); Harmony (C) Amenities: Resort-style pool, cabana, tot lot Builders: D.R. Horton Homes, 407-593-2813, Dream Finders Homes, 407-593-1823 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $230s; townhomes, from the $180s Notes: Easy access to Florida’s Turnpike and S.R. 417 (the Central Florida Greeneway); just minutes from Lake Nona’s Medical City and St. Cloud Waterfront Park.

Underwood Estates

2220 Underwood Avenue, St. Cloud, FL 34771 • royaloakhomesfl.com

Schools/Grades: Narcoossee (B); Narcoossee (B); Harmony (C) Builders: Royal Oak Homes, 888-233-5159 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $300s Notes: Exclusive community of just 100 homes; 100-foot homesites; near East Lake Tohopekaliga and St. Cloud’s Lakefront Park; just five miles from Lake Nona’s Medical City and near S.R. 417 (the Central Florida GreeneWay), S.R. 528 (the Beachline Expressway) and Florida’s Turnpike.

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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 2015-2016 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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Arden Park

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

Schools/Grades: Prairie Lake (C); Ocoee (B); Ocoee (C) Amenities: Gated; lake, meadow, play area, pool with cabana Builders: CalAtlantic Homes, 407-614-3305 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $270s Notes: 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 to schools.

Ashlin Park

7436 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Windermere, FL 34786 • ashtonwoods.com

Schools: Sunset Park (B); Bridgewater (A); West Orange (B) Amenities: Clubhouse, pool, conservation areas Builders: Ashton Woods Homes, 407-307-3505 Products/Prices: Townhomes, from the $230s; single-family, from the $330s Notes: Located in the heart of Windermere, just minutes from Walt Disney World; easy access to downtown Orlando and Orlando International Airport; offers a diverse mix of home styles, including single-family homes with front-load or alley-load garages as well as low-maintenance townhomes.

Bella Lago

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

Schools/Grades: Lost Lake (B); Windy Hill (B); East Ridge (B) Amenities: Gated; playground, gazebo, fishing dock, and views of Lake Felter Builders: Richmond American Homes, 352-432-1003 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $300s Notes: Homes feature three to six bedrooms; located between S.R. 50 and the south shore of Lake Minneola; downtown Clermont is packed with a variety of shops and restaurants.

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Black Lake Preserve

14955 Sunridge Boulevard, Winter Garden, FL 34787 • royaloakhomesfl.com

Schools/Grades: SunRidge (C); SunRidge (A); West Orange (B) Amenities: Gated; oversized homesites, tot lot; located across the street from SunRidge Elementary and SunRidge Middle schools Builders: Royal Oak Homes, 888-233-5159 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the high $320s Notes: Prestigious living in a neighborhood fronted by an impressive wall and featuring two privacy-gated entries; within walking or biking distance of elementary and middle schools; Florida’s Turnpike and S.R. 535 and S.R. 429 provide easy access to downtown Orlando, Walt Disney World and the Maitland Exchange.

Canopy Oaks

12902 Roper Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787 • canopyoaksfl.com

Schools/Grades: Lake Whitney Elementary (A); SunRidge (A); West Orange (B) Amenities: Gated entry with state-of-the-art virtual security system; grandfather oaks provide a magnificent canopy along Roper Road and within the community Builders: A.R. Bailey Homes, 407-488-5588 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $600s Notes: 75-foot homesites; all homes have three-car garages, paver driveways and walkways, tile roofs and your choice of Mediterranean, French Country or Italian architecture; near historic downtown Winter Garden and Winter Garden Village; five minutes from S.R. 429 and Florida’s Turnpike.

Eagle Lake

2783 Creekmore Court, Kissimmee, FL 34746 • calatlantichomes.com

Schools/Grades: Bellalago Charter Academy K-8 (B); Liberty (C) Amenities: Community pool and clubhouse, soccer field, tennis and basketball courts, walking trail Builders: CalAtlantic Homes, 407-483-5129 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $200s Notes: Amenity-rich, established community with ponds, a 64-acre bald eagle preserve, two pools, clubhouse, soccer field and basketball and tennis courts; on the shores of Lake Toho.

Estancia at Windermere

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

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

Latham Park

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

Schools/Grades: Independence (A); Bridgewater (A); West Orange (B) Amenities: Community pool and cabana, surrounded by lakes trees and natural conservation Builders: Ashton Woods Homes, 407-326-6642 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $260s Notes: Features four series of single-family homes with water- and conservation-view homesites; located near schools; easy access to shopping and dining at the Lakeside Village Center, Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves, and historic downtown Winter Garden.

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Mabel Bridge

11856 Chateaubriand Avenue, Orlando, FL 32836 • kbhome.com

Schools/Grades: Sunset Park (B); Bridgewater (A); West Orange (B) Amenities: Pool and cabana, putting and chipping greens, soccer field Builders: KB Home, 407-587-3580 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $350s 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 and Orchard Park

Tiny Road and Magnolia Ridge Loop, Winter Garden, FL 34787 • beazer.com, calatlantichomes.com, kbhome.com Schools/Grades: Keene’s Crossing (B); Bridgewater (A); West Orange (B) Amenities: Clubhouse, resort-style pool, fitness center, rec room Builders: Beazer Homes, 407-442-0238; CalAtlantic Homes, 407-654-6210; KB Home, 407-587-3580 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$200s; townhomes, coming soon Notes: Located on the north side of Horizon West; minutes from major attractions; multi-million dollar amenities complex planned; just seven miles from historic downtown Winter Garden.

Overlook at Hamlin

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

Schools/Grades: Independence (A); Bridgewater (A); West Orange (B) Amenities: Community clubhouse, splash park, fitness center, walking trails, pool, sports lawn, fire pit, waterfront amphitheater, covered pavilion Builders: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-905-4651 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $270s to $700s Notes: Located on the north side of Horizon West, just minutes from major attractions and seven miles from historic downtown Winter Garden; multi-million-dollar amenities complex planned, waterfront homesites available.

Oxford Chase

505 Avalon Road, Winter Garden FL 34787 • mattamyhomes.com

Schools/Grades: SunRidge (C); SunRidge (A); West Orange (B) Amenities: Two gated entrances Builders: Mattamy Homes, 407-499-8733 Products/Prices: Single-family, coming soon Notes: Luxury estate homes with four to six bedrooms and old-time front porches; generous homesites; neighborhood paths and trails; near shopping and dining at Winter Garden Village.

Roper Reserve

412 Silver Dollar Lane, Winter Garden FL 34787 • richmondamericanhomes.com

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

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Sawgrass Bay

16057 St. Clair Street, Clermont, FL 34714 • homedynamics.com

Schools/Grades: Sawgrass Bay (C); Windy Hill (B); East Ridge (B) Amenities: Nature trails, playground, pool and cabana, conservation Builders: Home Dynamics, 352-988-5955 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $200s Notes: Near Chain of Lakes, Lake Louisa State Park and Lakeridge Winery; 25 miles west of downtown Orlando; Sawgrass Bay Elementary School on site; close to championship golf courses.

Shingle Creek Reserve

3042 Boating Boulevard, Kissimmee, FL 34746 • avexhomes.com

Schools/Grades: Pleasant Hill (C); Horizon (B); Liberty (C) Amenities: Golf course, basketball and tennis courts Builders: Avex Homes, 407-530-5897; Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $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.

Summerlake

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

Schools/Grades: Independence (A); Bridgewater (A); West Orange (B) Amenities: Pool and clubhouse, recreation center, tennis and basketball courts, park and zipline Builders: Beazer Homes, 407-413-9834; CalAtlantic Homes, 407-347-0526; D.R. Horton, 407-614-5997; KB Home, 407-614-8994; K. Hovnanian® Homes, 321-263-2662; Lennar, 407-614-6102; M/I Homes, 407-270-1080 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $200s to $1 million; townhomes, from the low $200s Notes: Traditional neighborhood setting on the shores of Lake Hammock; near historic downtown Winter Garden; convenient to Disney World and other major attractions.

The Overlook at Johns Lake Pointe

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

Schools/Grades: Whispering Oak (A); Lakeview (B); West Orange (B) Amenities: Multipurpose clubhouse with fitness center, resort-style pool, tennis courts, walking trails Builders: CalAtlantic Homes, 407-347-9508 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $460s Notes: All new home designs; lake and conservation-view homesites; near parks, lakes, recreation; easy access to historic downtown Winter Garden and Winter Garden Village; minutes from S.R. 429 and Florida’s Turnpike.

Windermere Trails

9007 Outlook Rock Trail, Windermere, FL 34786 • beazer.com 8552 Powder Ridge Trail, Windermere, FL 34786 • meritagehomes.com

Schools/Grades: Sunset Park (B); Bridgewater (A); West Orange (B) Amenities: Pool, playground, outdoor fitness area, dog park, walking trails, splash park Builders: Beazer Homes, 407-442-2713; Meritage Homes, 877-275-6374 Products/Prices: Single-family homes, from the $340s Notes: Part of Horizon West master-planned community; prestigious Windermere address; near major theme parks; easy access to downtown Orlando; zoned for excellent schools.

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