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YOUR PLACE IN THE SUN Over the years, I have found that when people say they’re moving to Orlando, they really mean Central Florida. Often, they don’t know the difference between Winter Park, Winter Garden or Winter Haven. The communities of Oviedo, Oakland and Ocoee are not even on their radar; to them, it’s all Orlando. Once they spend some time here, they realize that “Orlando” is actually a vibrant region made up of counties and cities with their own character (and, in many cases, more than a handful of characters). In this issue we explore county by county the charm and ambiance that draws newcomers to look beyond the city limits of Orlando. Whether you prefer the old-world charm of Winter Park, the old-Florida ambiance of Osceola County or anything else in between, you’ll find what you’re looking for here. And who can forget the beaches? Nearby New Smyrna and Daytona have for decades been playgrounds for Central Floridians — and now, increasingly, they’re relocation destinations. Central Florida is a patchwork of communities representing an eclectic and diverse population. So spend some time with us and see what “Orlando” is really all about. Better yet, send a copy of this issue to your friends and relatives out of state who are still shoveling snow in April. Invite them to come down and have a look in person. And be sure to suggest that they schedule their visits to coincide with the Greater Orlando Builders Association’s annual Parade of Homes, slated for May 5-13. With nearly 100 homes on display in every price range, they’re sure to find their place in the sun.

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ON THE COVER: This edition of Florida Homebuyer Orlando has three covers. Some show the elegant foyer of the Sardinia model at Bellalago by AV Homes. The home is priced from $486,990. Some show the Sardinia model’s welcoming outdoor living area. And some show the dining area of the Tribeca model by Park Square Homes. It’s priced from $280,990.

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PUBLISHER’S PICK: BUILDER  STARLIGHT HOMES

One of Starlight Homes’ most popular models is the Beacon, which is 2,099 square feet and priced starting from $209,990.

MAKING HOMEOWNERSHIP UNINTIMIDATING

tarlight Homes is literally building on the foundational pillars of two corporate ideals. An Ashton Woods company, Starlight Homes puts an accent on the type of design and personalization that has made the parent company a thriving national builder since 1989. At the same time, Starlight Homes operates under this simple premise: Home buying, particularly for first-timers, can be overwhelming —so the burden ought to be eased. The result is appeal for both experienced buyers and novices in need of a bit of handholding. Starlight’s designs, for example, are markedly efficient, thanks to right-sized HVAC systems, stainless-steel appliances and programmable thermostats, among other components. The homes also come standard with granite countertops, upgraded flooring and cabinets, and top-notch materials throughout. Similarly, enhanced insulation and framing techniques work to minimize voids and gaps, while low-e glass and higher thermal properties increase energy efficiency.

Floorplans offer flow from room to room. Affordable quality comes in the form of appliances from companies such as Whirlpool and Moen. Notably, the appliances are sealed or power vented to help avoid the buildup of carbon monoxide. A reflection of Starlight’s thinking: “While our homes are designed to fit your budget, we don’t sacrifice building quality to get those prices.” For guidance and support, Starlight Homes offers help with everything from selecting the right floorplan to figuring out what you need for closing. Under its Starlight Advantage Program, a portion of closing costs, prepaid items, reserves and title charges can be paid by the company. The Starlight Warranty Program is available for extra peace of mind. In essence, Starlight Homes helps show the way from renting to owning — and making it easy. Starlight Homes is building in six Central Florida communities: Cherry Lake, in Groveland; Highland Meadows, in Haines City/Davenport; Shearwater, in Mascotte; St. James Crossing, in Winter Haven; Whispering Ridge, in Lake Wales; and Wyndham Reserve, in Sanford. Each community can be described as well-planned, lushly landscaped and spacious. Amenities range from gated privacy, oversized lots and conservation views to convenient highway access and plentiful outdoor recreational options. Visit starlighthomes.com for more information on Starlight Homes and its communities. 

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The Beacon floorplan has plenty of space for the whole family. It’s a two-story home with four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and a twocar garage. Shown is the bedroom (above) and the kitchen (below), which features granite countertops, all new stainless-steel appliances and energy efficient design.

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PUBLISHER’S PICK: COMMUNITY  BELLE VIE

The two-story Wilson model, the largest of the four models offered at Belle Vie, is highlighted by a spacious kitchen (above) with an oversized island, stainless-steel appliances and granite countertops, and a huge adjacent family room (below) with large windows that allow natural light to permeate the space.

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Beazer Homes’ impressive Wilson model ranges in size from 2,897 to 4,934 square feet, with four to six bedrooms and three to four and a half bathrooms. It’s priced starting from $497,990.

AT BELLE VIE, IT’S INDEED A BEAUTIFUL LIFE

he Beazer Homes’ tradition dates to the 1600s, with an English builder named George Beazer. Now in the United States for more than 25 years, the Beazer name has stood the test of time with strategically located communities that showcase design flexibility and innovative craftsmanship in scenic settings. Among the most recent examples is Belle Vie, a gated community with new single-family homes that broke ground in southeast Orlando this spring. A snapshot: The elaborately gated, lushly landscaped community is reminiscent of the French countryside, but sits a stone’s throw from bustling Lake Nona. The community’s amenities are bright and welcoming. A neighborhood park and scenic walking trails are complemented by homesites with conservation and pond views. Top-rated schools are nearby, including Moss Park Elementary, Innovation Middle and Lake Nona High. Meanwhile, the area beckons with places to dine, shop and swing a club — Lake Nona Golf & Country Club is less than three miles from Belle Vie. Still, four single-family home plans are the prime attractions, with prices starting at $497,990. Homes, that range in size from 2,897 to 4,934 square feet, have either four bedrooms and three

bathrooms or six bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms. The single-story Willow, the smallest of the four models offered, is highlighted by a foyer that delivers an open feel. That spacious vibe carries through the kitchen, master bedroom and rear covered lanai. The master bedroom provides easy access to the kitchen and living areas while maintaining privacy. Among the highlights of the two-story Sequoia II plan are an expansive great room and secondary bedrooms that boast walk-in closets. Also, the formal living and dining rooms are combined for enhanced functionality. The two-story Washington features a first-floor master bedroom that offers easy access while remaining private. There’s an expansive stage-setting foyer, and an open-concept kitchen with a great room and an oversized loft. The two-story Wilson, the largest of the four models offered, is highlighted by a spacious kitchen with an oversized island, stainless-steel appliances and granite countertops, and ample spaces for family entertainment. A first-floor master bedroom and a three-car tandem garage are other standout features. Design choices are literally built into each model. As with other Beazer communities, the Beazer Design Studio offers hundreds of design options, allowing you to personalize your home. At Belle Vie, the available hardwood-floor upgrades are particularly noteworthy. Beazer’s Choice Plans package the builder’s most frequently chosen floorplans for primary living areas. In French, “belle vie” means beautiful life. The translation is appropriate at Belle Vie. Visit beazer.com for more information about Belle Vie and its communities. 

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PUBLISHER’S PICK: FLOORPLAN  THE BARCELONA BY PARK SQUARE HOMES The two-story Barcelona model has a spacious family room (below left) and a well-equipped island kitchen (below right) with all the bells and whistles.

IN BRIEF

 MODEL: The Barcelona  BUILDER: Park Square Homes  SQUARE FOOTAGE: 2,413  BEDROOMS/BATHROOMS: 4/3

 PRICE: $330,380  NOTES: The second floor features a loft that can also be converted to a fifth-bedroom.

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BARCELONA MODEL REFLECTS EXCITEMENT OF THE SPANISH CITY

arcelona, Spain, is a city marked by architectural innovation and excitement. Largely as a result, Barcelona ranks among the world’s most successful city “brands.” Park Square Homes is seeking to achieve much of the same with its own Barcelona: a four-bedroom, three-bathroom floorplan (with a two-car garage) that offers ample living space, versatility and style. The Barcelona’s kitchen serves as the primary focal point of the 2,413-square-foot home — sort of its downtown — connecting both the dining and gathering rooms. In the kitchen, you’ll find efficiency and innovation in the form of appliances that offer the requisite functionality but also a bit of panache thanks to Whirlpool and Moen, among others. Current trends in home design continue to call for open, flexible spaces. They’re evident throughout the Barcelona, starting with an airy entrance and foyer. Along those lines, the first-floor bedroom is both available for use by guests and ideal as an office/study. Similarly, the second floor features a loft that can be converted to a fifth bedroom. The master suite, meanwhile, is just what you’d expect in a state-of-the-art floorplan — a large walk-in closet and a master bath that has a separate tub and shower combo, as well as a private water closet. In addition, fixtures and finishes from top manufacturers such Square D, Kichler, Owens Corning, Timberlake and Viatera, to name a few, literally bring the home to light. Park Square Homes, founded in Orlando four decades ago, now ranks among the largest homebuilders in Central Florida. Family owned and operated, it has grown with simple foundational beliefs. One is that small details make a big difference. The Barcelona floorplan exhibits such thinking in a fashion that befits its name. Visit parksquarehomes.com to find out more about the Barcelona model and other Park Square Homes floorplans and communities. 

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MOVING TO CENTRAL FLORIDA? HERE’S THE LOWDOWN ON THE AREA AND ITS ARRAY OF COUNTIES AND CITIES. BY MICK LOCHRIDGE

Orlando’s compact but lively downtown is highlighted by its iconic fountain on Lake Eola in the city’s signature park.

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ix counties make up the heart of Central Florida — Orange, Lake, Osceola, Polk, Seminole and Volusia. While each county and its cities provide their residents with a specific ambience and character, all share the lifestyle qualities that have long attracted newcomers to Florida. Here are short profiles of each county, along with highlights and items of interest from some of their cities.

ORANGE COUNTY (orangecountyfl.net) The heart of the Central Florida region, Orange County has a lot going for its 1.3 million residents. From professional sports to arts and culture and familyfriendly tourism, the county serves as the hub of business and residential growth for Metro Orlando, which is defined as Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties. For relocators, Orange County, its 10 municipalities and smaller communities offer a wide range of options for places to live — either upon retirement or while working and raising a family. The county encompasses the University of Central Florida — the second-largest university in the United States — as well as private Rollins College and Valencia College, formerly Valencia

Community College. That means high school graduates and adult learners have a variety of conveniently located opportunities for higher education. Two major healthcare providers — Florida Hospital and Orlando Health — are based in Orange County, and operate facilities throughout Central Florida. There are a number of public parks for outdoor recreation, including Wekiwa Springs State Park near Apopka. And, of course, visitors and residents alike flock to the long list of attractions, including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World and more. The Atlanta Braves play their spring training games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex near Disney. The communities within Orange County have their own identities and specific appeal.

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Orange County is home to a roster of the world’s most famous tourist attractions, including Walt Disney World (facing page). That’s Cinderella’s Castle, of course, which looms near the park’s entry. In addition, there are an array of educational opportunities in the county, including several colleges and universities. The oldest is Winter Park’s Rollins College, which is rated one of the top institutions of higher learning in the Southeast and is considered to have one of the most beautiful campuses in the U.S. Shown are the campus’ historic Knowles Memorial Chapel, the boathouse (bottom left) and the McKean Gate (bottom right), the main entryway to the college.

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Winter Garden (facing page), in West Orange County, is considered one of the region’s coolest small cities, with a funky downtown historic district filled with momand-pop eateries and intriguing boutiques. The West Orange Trail runs through the center of town. At more than 31,000 acres, Lake Apopka is the third-largest lake in Florida. Ongoing restoration efforts by the St. Johns River Water Management District and Orange and Lake counties have improved the water quality and helped return the lake to its longtime position as one of Central Florida’s most important natural resources.

APOPKA The county’s second largest city after Orlando, Apopka’s population of nearly 50,000 has grown more than 18 percent since 2010. And that’s just within the expanding city limits. It sits at the northwest corner of Orange County, where development continues to boom. Several major projects are contributing to that growth. A new hospital — Florida Hospital Apopka — opened in the southern part of the city, replacing an old facility downtown. On the north side, residential and commercial development will follow the completion of the Wekiva Parkway, a toll road that will connect Apopka to Interstate 4 in Sanford to the east and Mount Dora to the west. Apopka also has begun work on its City Center at the intersection of U.S. Highway 441 and State Road 436. Plans call for it to include residences as well as shopping and entertainment. EATONVILLE Founded in 1887, Eatonville was one of the first all-black municipalities in the United States. With a population of about 2,200, it was the girlhood home of noted writer Zora Neale Hurston, who included Eatonville in many of her books, including Their Eyes Were Watching God. The Zora Neale Hurston Museum of Fine Arts opened in the 1990s, and each year the town stages the Zora! Festival to honor her literary legacy.

MAITLAND Bisected by both Interstate 4 and U.S. Highway 17-92, the city of 17,500 is in northern Orange County, abutting the Seminole County line. Its residents and visitors have an array of water recreation choices on lakes Maitland, Minnehaha and Sybelia, among others. As with other Central Florida cities, it hosts a station for SunRail, the region’s commuter rail service. The annual Maitland Art Festival sets up on the banks of Lake Lily. The city also is home to the Maitland Art Center — a designated National Historic Landmark — the Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando, the Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida, and the expanding Enzian Theater, an independent movie house. ORLANDO The Orange County seat is also a major city of nearly 280,000 residents. Its notable neighborhoods include College Park, MetroWest, Lake Nona and Baldwin Park. The Orlando International Airport is one of the busiest in the country. Sports lovers have the Orlando Magic NBA team, the Orlando City and Orlando Pride soccer clubs, the Orlando Solar Bears NHL hockey team and Camping World Stadium, home to the annual college football Citrus Bowl, Russell Athletic Bowl and Cure Bowl. Lake Nona’s Medical City is a 650-acre health and life

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sciences park that includes the University of Central Florida’s Health Sciences Campus, the Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute, Nemours Children’s Hospital, University of Florida Academic and Research Center and the Orlando Veterans Administration Medical Center. Performance venues include the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, the Amway Center and the Bob Carr Theater as well as the Orlando Shakespeare Theater and numerous smaller arts spaces. WINTER GARDEN The historic downtown district of Winter Garden, once a major citrus center, is a popular destination for both residents and visitors. Located on the south side of Lake Apopka and short drive west of Orlando, it’s home to about 42,000 people. The West Orange Trail, popular with bicyclists and hikers, runs through the downtown area, which is filled with shops and restaurants and hosts a Farmers Market on Saturdays. The district includes the Garden Theatre, which first opened in 1935 and was the first movie house in Central Florida built for “talkies.” After undergoing restoration, it reopened in 2008. Today, the theater hosts more than 450 events annually — including plays, concerts and movies. WINTER PARK Perhaps the gem of Central Florida cities, Winter Park has

a longstanding reputation as a jewel box of art and culture, elegant homes, fine dining and upscale living. The city of more than 30,000 is home to two nationally acclaimed institutions of higher learning — Rollins College and Full Sail University. Must-see museums include the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens and the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, which houses the world’s most comprehensive collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Housed at Rollins College, the Bach Festival Society of Winter Park presents performances by the Bach Festival Choir and Orchestra and hosts guest artists year round. The Scenic Boat Tour takes passengers on a relaxing ride through the Winter Park Chain of Lakes. Park Avenue offers shoppers and diners plenty of high-end choices. It runs alongside Central Park, site of the annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival. LAKE COUNTY (lakecountyfl.gov) Like much of the rest of Central Florida, Lake County has grown rapidly over the past several years. That’s not likely to slow anytime soon, as more homebuyers and developers extend their march north and west out of Orange County. Lake County officials predict a 25 percent jump in population from the current 335,000 in the next 10 years. They cite

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Park Avenue (facing page) is the dining and retail hub of Winter Park, and one of the most eclectic commercial districts in all of Florida. It’s anchored by Central Park, a carefully manicured, 11-acre green space dotted with monuments to the city’s history. The shops and restaurants are intriguing, and draw shoppers and strollers from throughout the region as well as out-of-state tourists and even international visitors. ■ A highlight of Ferran Park in the Lake County city of Eustis is a stylized sculpture of a heron in cattails by local artist Doug Hays.

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Lake County’s numerous lakes offer opportunities for activities such as kayaking as well as fishing and other watersports. The Mount Dora Arts Festival (facing page) packs the historic downtown district every year. But it’s always a busy and scenic place, filled with intriguing shops and restaurants, and looking like a picture postcard.

two locations as major hot spots: Clermont, Groveland and Minneola in the south; and the area northeast of Mount Dora. Named for the abundance of lakes within its borders, Lake County reaches south to Polk and Osceola counties, while the northeast section adjoins Volusia County. Florida’s Turnpike provides easy access south to Orlando and Interstate 4, and north to Interstate 75. Nature lovers will find plenty of open spaces: the Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge, the Ocala National Forest and Lake Louisa and Lake Griffin state parks. Those are in addition to dozens of city and county parks. With 14 municipalities and more than 20 smaller communities, Lake County offers myriad choices for relocators — whether it’s from another state or another part of Central Florida. New residents will find a bounty of cultural and recreational opportunities, along with new developments and historic downtowns. Here is a sampling: CLERMONT The city’s current population of more than 33,000 is expected to climb to more than 54,000 in the next decade. Part of that growth is being driven by the Wellness Way Urban Service Area, a 16,000-acre mixed-use project south of the city. It will include about 16,000 homes and 12 million square feet of non-residential development. Clermont also is home to the annual Pig on the Pond community festival, which features

barbecue, live entertainment and carnival rides. LEESBURG Lake County’s oldest city, with a population of more than 21,000, lies along U.S. Highway 441 and is sandwiched between lakes Harris and Griffin. It’s home to Lake-Sumter State College and the annual Leesburg Bike Fest, which attracts thousands of festivalgoers for music, entertainment — and motorcycles. MOUNT DORA This quaint municipality of nearly 14,000 may be the most famous city in Lake County because of national publicity. For example, Southern Living magazine, in a story on “Small Towns We Love,” called it one of “five great little communities that are well worth a visit — or perhaps even a move.” Mount Dora hosts several large festivals throughout the year, including the annual Mount Dora Arts Festival. Growth is heading to the eastern edge of the city because of the Wekiva Parkway (State Road 429), which will connect it to Interstate 4 in Sanford and complete the beltway around metro Orlando by 2021. TAVARES The Lake County seat is home to about 16,000 residents, with another 10,000 expected to relocate there over the next 10 years.

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The Tavares Seaplane Base & Marina is a seaplane airport and recreational boating marina located on the Lake Dora waterfront in Wooton Park. Visitors can take seaplane rides and learn to fly. EUSTIS Along with Tavares and Mount Dora, Eustis — which sits on the east side of Lake Eustis — makes the third point of the so-called Golden Triangle of cities in Lake County. About 21,000 live in Eustis. Residents enjoy a walkway through Ferran Park on Lake Eustis as well as cultural amenities such as the highly regarded Bay Street Players community theater. Signature events include the George Washington Birthday Festival and Parade, which is the second longest ongoing annual event held in honor of the first President of the United States. OSCEOLA COUNTY (osceola.org) Osceola County may be the ideal place for newcomers to Central Florida who want to live near “Old Florida” but still have access to the urban lifestyle of Orlando. Covering more than 1,500 square miles (compared to Seminole County’s 300 square miles), Osceola stretches more than 60 miles from the Orange County line south to Okeechobee County. In between are the county’s two cities, a handful of unincorporated communities and expanses of undeveloped land in the form of ranches, prairies, woods and marshes.

Most of the county’s 336,000 residents — up 25 percent since 2010 — live in the northwest sector, which borders Orange and Polk counties. That puts them within a half-hour drive of Walt Disney World and other area attractions. It’s no surprise that Disney is the county’s second largest employer, just behind the county school system. Away from the traffic congestion and tourist shops, there are several major state wildlife management areas, lakes and preserves. The area also serves as the headwaters of the Lake Okeechobee-Florida everglades ecosystem. Lake Tohopekaliga, Florida’s the sixth largest lake at 19,000 acres, sits next to Kissimmee. KISSIMMEE The county seat is home to about 70,000 residents. Its proximity to the major theme parks encouraged numerous smaller attractions, such as Old Town and Fun Spot, to spring up near U.S. Highway 192, which runs through the heart of the city. Paying tribute to the county’s cowboy roots, Kissimmee also hosts the annual Silver Spurs Rodeo. The city’s Waterfront Park on Lake Tohopekaliga features walking paths, playgrounds and a fishing pier. ST. CLOUD Located just a few miles east of Kissimmee and about an

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Osceola County’s Silver Spurs Rodeo, still held every year in Kissimmee, is the throwback to the days of the county’s stature as a cattle-ranching mecca. There are still plenty of cowboys in the county, along with others who like the area’s affordable homes and array of recreational opportunities.

hour from the beaches in Melbourne, St. Cloud was founded in the early 1900s as a retirement community for Civil War Union veterans who paid $50 for five-acre lots. Today more than 47,000 residents live there. It is located on the southern shore of East Lake Tohopekaliga, approximately 26 miles southeast of Orlando. POLK COUNTY (polk-county.net) Located along Interstate 4 midway between Orlando and Tampa, Polk County benefits from its proximity to both highgrowth urban areas. Home to about 670,000 people, it lies along the so-called “I-4 Corridor” that runs from the state’s west coast to the east coast. Citrus, cattle, agriculture and the phosphate industry remain key players in the local economy. But tourist revenue has increased in recent years, thanks in part to attractions such as Legoland Florida and Bok Tower Gardens. One of the fastest growing areas in Polk County is around the small city of Davenport. While the city’s population is less than 4,000, its location near the Osceola County line and several major thoroughfares has attracted a long list of builders and developers, such as AV Homes with its 55-plus Solivita development. Other municipalities in the county, including Lakeland and Winter Haven, are south of Interstate 4 toward the center of the county.

LAKELAND With a population of more than 106,000, Lakeland is the largest city in Polk County. It’s 35 miles from Tampa; 56 miles from Orlando. It’s home to several institutions of higher learning, including Southeastern University, Florida Polytechnic University and Florida Southern College, which houses the largest on-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world. The MLB Detroit Tigers hold spring training in Lakeland. WINTER HAVEN A city of about 39,000, Winter Haven lies just east of Lakeland and boasts 50 lakes, 22 boat ramps, 14 public docks and 30 waterfront parks. In 1936 Winter Haven welcomed Cypress Gardens, a botanical garden that was well known for its water-ski shows and Southern Belles. Today it’s the site of Legoland. SEMINOLE COUNTY (seminolecountyfl.gov) With a population of more than 455,000, Seminole County stands as one of the fastest growing counties in Florida — its population jumping 7.8 percent since 2010. Seminole County’s seven municipalities boast a wide variety of recreational opportunities, such as parks, trails, wilderness areas, libraries, museums and local attractions.

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In Polk County, Bok Tower Gardens is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places you’ll find anywhere. Its massive carillon tower was dedicated during the presidency of Calvin Coolidge. The gardens were founded by publishing magnate Edward Bok and his wife, Mary Louise Bok, whose home is still on the grounds and open for tours. ■ Although it barely topped 2,000 residents in the early 1980s, the Seminole County city of Oviedo today has a population of more than 37,000. Much of the business activity has moved from the “old” downtown to Oviedo on the Park (facing page), a 50-acre town center on the north side of Mitchell Hammock Road. The site encompasses homes, businesses, a lake, an amphitheater and a boardwalk as well as municipal buildings.

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The county sits between the major Central Florida theme parks and the Atlantic Coast. It’s an easy drive to visit Mickey Mouse or to get sand between your toes. Named after the Seminole Indians, the county evolved over the years from a rural and agricultural area — Sanford long ago was known as the “Celery Capital of the World” — to a bedroom community for Orlando. But today many residents live and play — and work — in Seminole. Each of the county’s seven cities has something special to offer. ALTAMONTE SPRINGS A city of about 44,000 residents, Altamonte Springs straddles Interstate 4 and abuts Orange County to its south and west. An outdoor town center called “Uptown Altamonte” features retail and residential areas, and is home to an annual July 4 celebration called “Red, Hot & Boom.” CASSELBERRY The city of about 27,000 lies just to the east of Altamonte Springs. Water recreation is popular in Casselberry, which has more than 30 lakes and waterways, including lakes Howell, Kathryn and Concord as well as the Triplet Chain of Lakes. The city’s main roadways are U.S. Highway 17-92 and Semoran Boulevard.

LAKE MARY A few miles north along I-4, Lake Mary is home to about 16,000 residents. It’s also home to the county’s top private employer — the software company Convergys. In addition, several other of the county’s top employers are located just next door in the Heathrow community. Those include Chase Bankcard Services and the American Automobile Association. LONGWOOD Sitting on the northern edges of Altamonte Springs and Casselberry, Longwood has a population of about 15,000. With its first settlers arriving in the 1870s, Longwood is proud of its heritage; its Historic District covers about 190 acres with nearly 40 structures. Located near the intersection of State Road 434 and County Road 427, the district includes the Longwood Hotel, the Inside-Outside House and the BradleeMcIntyre House. Longwood also is home to the Sanford Orlando Kennel Club that features greyhound racing. OVIEDO Located in eastern Seminole County, Oviedo’s population has exploded since the 1970s. Much of that growth can be attributed to its proximity to the University of Central Florida and its

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The Seminole County city of Sanford was restored and rejuvenated about 20 years ago. Hugging the shores of Lake Monroe, Sanford today is a lively destination for shopping and dining, and boasts an array of antique emporiums and art galleries.

research park, which is just down the road in Orange County. Oviedo’s population today nearly reaches 40,000. Its town center, called “Oviedo on the Park,” features townhomes, apartments, restaurants and retail areas. Its focal point is Center Lake Park, which encompasses a man-made lake, playground and amphitheater. SANFORD Hugging the southern shore of Lake Monroe, Sanford has a population of more than 58,000. Among locations of interest in the Seminole County seat are Seminole State College, the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens and the Orlando Sanford International Airport. Visitors and residents alike enjoy the city’s historic downtown and lakefront walking trail. WINTER SPRINGS Sandwiched between Casselberry and Lake Jesup, Winter Springs, like many Central Florida cities, got its start with agriculture. Settlers ferried their products across Lake Jesup to Lake Monroe and the St. Johns River. The city originally was called North Orlando, with about 600 residents. Today it’s home to about 36,000. One of its signature events is the annual Scottish Highland Games.

VOLUSIA COUNTY (volusia.org) This county likely checks most of the boxes on a relocation checklist: Good schools, outdoor recreation, miles of clean beaches, historic communities and new homes. There’s even a town famous for its large number of psychics and mediums. But it doesn’t take a fortune-teller to see growth in Volusia County’s future. The Forbes 2017 List of Fastest Growing Cities in the country ranked the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Flagler County to the north, at No. 4. Volusia’s population of about 530,000 is divided into east and west Volusia. The St. Johns River flows north along the western side, which includes the inland cities of DeLand and Deltona. The Atlantic Ocean borders the county to the east, which encompasses the oceanfront cities of Daytona Beach and Port Orange. Interstates 4 and 95 offer easy routes to Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa and Miami. In addition to water sports along the beach and Intracoastal Waterway, the St. Johns River and lakes George, Monroe and Harney provide opportunities for boating, fishing and other water recreation. The SunRail commuter train makes its northernmost stop in DeBary. There are several choices for higher education: Daytona State

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Daytona Beach’s brightly lit boardwalk is known to vacationers and spring breakers, of course. But the World’s Most Famous Beach is within easy driving distance of anywhere in Central Florida. Volusia County’s new-home developments are mostly within 15 minutes or so of the beach.

College, the University of Central Florida, Bethune-Cookman University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Keiser College, Stetson University and Nova Southeastern University. Among the county’s 16 municipalities, DeLand and Deltona to the west and Daytona Beach and Port Orange in the east are the largest metropolitan areas. DELAND Located between Interstate 4 and the St. Johns River, DeLand is home to about 32,000 people. Founded in 1876, the Volusia county seat boasts a downtown historic district with an impressive roster of 19th-century buildings. Nationally recognized Stetson University was founded in DeLand in 1883. Today it has an enrollment of more than 4,000. Skydive DeLand, a nationally known skydiving facility, is based in DeLand. DELTONA The most populated city in Volusia County with more than 90,000 residents, Deltona sits alongside Interstate 4 just to the north of Lake Monroe. Originally called Deltona Lakes, it started in 1962 as a planned residential community. It has remained mostly residential, serving as a bedroom community for Orlando and Daytona Beach.

For the city’s younger residents, there’s the Lake Butler Recreation Complex, which includes a skate park, a playground and basketball courts. DAYTONA BEACH It has long billed itself as “The World’s Most Famous Beach.” While that contention may draw arguments from some, Daytona Beach does have plenty going for it and its 67,000 residents. There are 23 miles of beaches, with the Daytona Pier and Boardwalk. The city is also home to the Daytona Beach International Airport, NASCAR, the Daytona International Speedway and the LPGA. As for higher education, Daytona Beach boasts BethuneCookman University, Daytona State College and EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University. PORT ORANGE Just a few miles south of Daytona Beach sits Port Orange, with a population of 61,105. The city got its start after the Civil War, when Dr. John Milton Hawks, an abolitionist and United States Army surgeon, brought 500 freed slaves to the area. The history of their community, once known as Freemanville, is preserved by the Mount Moriah Baptist Church, which was built in 1911, on Orange Avenue. 

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Wayne and Kathie Lightfoot moved crosscountry to Florida and settled in Sweetwater in Orange County. “We considered Idaho as well, but our son, his wife and two grandbabies are in Mount Dora, so that was a big factor,” says Wayne Lightfoot. “We liked the price of real estate here, too.”

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The 4,041-square-foot Gardenia model by Toll Brothers has five to seven bedrooms and four or five bathrooms (top). Among the highlights are a first-floor guest suite with a spa-style master bathroom and a gourmet kitchen (bottom). Priced starting at $569,995, it’s available in Royal Cypress Preserve. The Matanzas model by Dream Finders Homes (facing page) boasts a huge open kitchen. Ask about pricing for this 2,606-square-foot home with four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a two-car garage.

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ayne and Kathie Lightfoot knew what they wanted in a home when they relocated from California to Central Florida. The checklist included a single story, a pool, a three-car garage and a yard for the dogs.

They wanted a neighborhood that was quiet, but close to medical care and shopping. With the help of their son and daughter-in-law, their real estate agents and the Internet,

they found it in Sweetwater Country Club in Orange County — and bought it sight unseen in October 2017.

“The politics and crowdedness of Southern California made us want to get away from there,” says Wayne Lightfoot, 53, a retired lieutenant with the Los Angeles Police Department. “We considered Idaho as well, but our son, his wife and two grandbabies are in Mount Dora, so that was a big factor. We liked the price of real estate here, too.” Prior to moving, the Lightfoots sold a 1,352 square-foot-home without a pool for $365,000. They purchased a 2,800-squarefoot home with a pool for less than that in Apopka’s Sweetwater Country Club.

Wayne and Kathie are among thousands of new residents who arrive in Metro Orlando each year. Some are retirees; many others move to the area for new jobs or to advance their careers. During the past 17 years, the population has jumped 65 percent, from 1.6 million in 2000 to 2.7 million in the Orlando Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which includes Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Lake counties, according to the Orlando Economic Partnership. Toss in Polk and Volusia and that number climbs to nearly 4 million.

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Laureate Park, which is planned for 2,600 homes, remains the largest and fastest growing neighborhood in Lake Nona.

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Dream Finders Homes’ Talbot model in Laureate Park is 2,397 square feet with a well-equipped outdoor kitchen. It has three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms and a two-car garage, and is priced starting from $393,990.

In 2017 more than 44,000 homes were sold in the region, according to statistics compiled by the Orlando Regional Realtor Association (ORRA). “There are so many factors to consider when choosing a location to start looking for a new home,” says Lou Nimkoff, president of ORRA. Those factors include such matters as school districts, healthcare and your lifestyle. Retirees may have different concerns. “Retirees should consider lifestyle as much as home style,” Nimkoff says. “Younger people may prefer a multilevel condo in a lively downtown scene while older people may prefer a single-story ranch in a quiet, natural setting.” Many retirees also look for neighborhood amenities, such as organized recreational and social activities, in the communities they consider. Easy access to shopping and healthcare facilities are important consideration for retirees, adds Nimkoff. That was the case with the Lightfoots. “We considered Mount Dora as well as Apopka, where we finally bought our home,” Lightfoot says. “We liked Apopka because it felt like being in the country, but everything was close, like Costco, Sam’s Club, Hobby Lobby and other places we like.” The allure of Central Florida is as strong as ever — maybe stronger. “Orlando is well known for its mild weather, central location and world-class recreational and entertainment facilities,” says Nimkoff. “Orlando also boasts such strong job growth that it supports a healthy real estate market with a

wide variety of neighborhoods.” Homebuilders and developers in Central Florida echo that sentiment. Some even offer travel incentives to catch the attention of potential relocators. “Central Florida is attractive for relocation because of the attractions and the economic boom the area is going through,” says Jenn Kjellman, national marketing manager for Dream Finders Homes (dreamfindershomes.com), which has several projects in Central Florida. World-class Orlando International Airport is a plus, she adds, but Mother Nature still holds the trump card: “The yearround warm weather is hard to beat.” About that weather: The annual average temperature is 75.7 degrees. The average high is 84.5; average low is 66.9. But don’t be surprised when the mercury hits the mid-90s in the middle of a hot, humid summer day. A night or two of freezing temperatures in the winter are likely, but hard freezes are rare and cold weather rarely lasts for more than a few days in a row. That chamber of commerce weather is nice, but Central Florida has numerous other selling points for relocating here as well. ❑ New homes with energy-efficient features and high-tech innovations. ❑ Existing homes in established, well-maintained neighborhoods. ❑ Professional sports, including NBA basketball, men’s and women’s soccer and ice hockey.

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have agent reviews. Of course, anyone can post anything these days, so don’t rely strictly on online commentaries.  FIND A SPECIALIST. Look for someone with experience in your price range or your geographic area. Many pros advertise their areas of expertise.  CONDUCT INTERVIEWS. What is the agent’s specific marketing plan for your home? Is real estate the agent’s full-time profession? How many homes has the agent listed and sold this year?  CHECK REFERENCES. Get the names of the agent’s past clients and give them a call. Would they use the agent again?  AVOID “DUAL AGENCIES.” These are agencies that represent both the buyer and the seller. Your goal is to find someone who is in your corner exclusively. To find a Realtor, or for more information about Realtors and Orlando-area real estate, visit the Orlando Regional Realtor Association (ORRA) at orlrealtor.com.

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.

School Grade 2017

School Grade 2016

LAKE ORIENTA

73.2

LAWTON

25.5

BENTLEY

62.6

LAYER

62.8

CARILLON

31.4

MIDWAY

84.8

Graduation Rate 2015-16

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

51.6

Free or Reduced Lunch %

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

75.5

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Graduation Rate 2015-16

Free or Reduced Lunch %

School Grade 2016

School Grade 2017

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

CASSELBERRY

71.5

PARTIN

22.9

CHOICES IN LEARNING (CHARTER)

21.6

PINE CREST

92.4

CRYSTAL LAKE

45.9

RAINBOW

35.9

EASTBROOK

57.1

RED BUG

46.3

ENGLISH ESTATES

78.2

SABAL POINT

34.7

SEMINOLE SCIENCE (CHARTER)

29.8

SPRING LAKE

80.7

STENSTROM

41.4

STERLING PARK

54.1

WALKER

20.9

WEKIVA

32.7

WICKLOW

84.0

WILSON

28.3

WINTER SPRINGS

74.4

WOODLANDS

33.2

EVANS

36.9

FOREST CITY

69.2

GENEVA

47.5

GOLDSBORO MAGNET

58.8

HAMILTON

91.2

HEATHROW

20.7

HIGHLANDS

60.2

HOPPER CENTER

84.2

IDYLLWILDE

83.9

KEETH

28.8

LAKE MARY

54.1

SEMINOLE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLS CHILES

25.4

MILWEE

60.5

GREENWOOD LAKES

60.7

ROCK LAKE

37.4

INDIAN TRAILS

56.6

SANFORD

46.6

JACKSON HEIGHTS

31.8

SOUTH SEMINOLE

66.1

MARKHAM WOODS

44.6

TEAGUE

56.3

MILLENNIUM

65.6

TUSKAWILLA

53.5

LYMAN

50.8

OVIEDO

35.0

SEMINOLE

50.2

WINTER SPRINGS

51.3

SEMINOLE COUNTY VIRTUAL FRANCHISE

15.4

SEMINOLE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS CROOMS ACADEMY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

41.3

HAGERTY

22.0

LAKE BRANTLEY

43.7

LAKE HOWELL

50.5

LAKE MARY

39.3

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

26.8

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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 2017

School Grade 2016

Free or Reduced Lunch %

Graduation Rate 2015-16

100.0

MICHIGAN AVENUE

94.9

100.0

MILL CREEK

100.0

CHESTNUT SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

100.0

NARCOOSSEE

43.4

CYPRESS

100.0

NEPTUNE

100.0

DEERWOOD

100.0

PARTIN SETTLEMENT

81.8

EAST LAKE

84.0

PLEASANT HILL

100.0

POINCIANA ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS

100.0

REEDY CREEK

100.0

ST. CLOUD

58.1

SUNRISE

93.4

100.0

Graduation Rate 2015-16

Free or Reduced Lunch %

School Grade 2016

School Grade 2017

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

FLORA RIDGE

70.3

HICKORY TREE

75.6

HIGHLANDS

100.0

KISSIMMEE

100.0

KOA

100.0

THACKER AVENUE SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

LAKEVIEW

95.3

VENTURA

OSCEOLA COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLS DENN JOHN

100.0

NARCOOSSEE

52.3

DISCOVERY INTERMEDIATE

100.0

NEPTUNE

80.1

HORIZON

86.4

PARKWAY

97.4

KISSIMMEE

97.7

ST. CLOUD

61.1

NEW DIMENSIONS

73.5

OSCEOLA

94.4

OSCEOLA CTY SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS

49.0

100

OSCEOLA VIRTUAL FRANCHISE

100

27.3

POINCIANA

91.7

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL

61.7

100

ST. CLOUD HIGH SCHOOL

60.0

100.0

56.6

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

100.0

CELEBRATION

64.8

FOUR CORNERS 9-12 (CHARTER)

68.9

GATEWAY

85.9

HARMONY

43.9

LIBERTY

87.5

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

100.0

69.9

MATER BRIGHTON LAKES ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER) OSCEOLA SCIENCE K-8 (CHARTER)

86.8

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

97.8

CELEBRATION SCHOOL

26.1

83.2

FLORIDA CYBER K-12 (CHARTER)

29.4

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

98.7

58.5

WESTSIDE SCHOOL K-8

100.0

FOUR CORNERS K-8 (CHARTER)

67.6

HARMONY COMMUNITY SCHOOL

37.0

IMAGINE KISSIMMEE K-8 (CHARTER)

91.3

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100.0

LANCASTER

100.0

APOPKA

76.2

LAWTON CHILES

100.0

ASPIRE ACADEMY (CHARTER)

96.3

LITTLE RIVER

100.0

AUDUBON PARK

36.6

LOCKHART

100.0

Graduation Rate 2015-16

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

LAKEVILLE

Free or Reduced Lunch %

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

57.8

School Grade 2016

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

76.2

School Grade 2017

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Graduation Rate 2015-16

Free or Reduced Lunch %

School Grade 2016

School Grade 2017

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

ANDOVER

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

ALOMA

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ORANGE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

AVALON

26.3

LOVELL

100.0

AZALEA PARK

100.0

MEADOW WOODS

100.0

BAY LAKE

33.9

METROWEST

71.1

BAY MEADOWS

35.9

MICHAEL MCCOY

100.0

BONNEVILLE

100.0

MILLENNIA

100.0

BROOKSHIRE

43.3

MILLENNIA GARDENS

100.0

CAMELOT

58.1

MOLLIE RAY

100.0

CASTLE CREEK

76.9

MOSS PARK

35.1

CATALINA

100.0

NAP FORD COMMUNITY (CHARTER)

86.2

CHENEY

100.0

NORTHLAKE PARK COMMUNITY

39.8

CHICKASAW

100.0

OAK HILL

100.0

CITRUS

100.0

OAKLAND AVENUE (CHARTER)

0.0

CLAY SPRINGS

71.8

OAKSHIRE

100.0

COLUMBIA

57.9

OCOEE

100.0

CONWAY

100.0

ORANGE CENTER

100.0

CYPRESS PARK

100.0

ORLANDO SCIENCE (CHARTER)

35.4

CYPRESS SPRINGS

49.3

ORLO VISTA

100.0

DEERWOOD

58.3

PALM LAKE

43.8

DILLARD STREET

76.4

PALMETTO

100.0

DOMMERICH

22.5

PERSHING

66.7

DOVER SHORES

100.0

PHYLLIS WHEATLEY

98.7

DR. PHILLIPS

37.7

PINAR

100.0

DREAM LAKE

73.3

PINE CASTLE

100.0

DURRANCE

100.0

PINE HILLS

100.0

EAGLE CREEK

28.8

PINECREST CREEK (CHARTER)

93.9

EAGLES NEST

100.0

PINELOCH

100.0

EAST LAKE

54.7

PINEWOOD

100.0

ECCLESTON

100.0

PRAIRIE LAKE

75.8

ENDEAVOR

66.6

PRINCETON

50.8

ENGELWOOD

100.0

RIDGEWOOD PARK

100.0

FERN CREEK

100.0

RIVERDALE

100.0

FORSYTH WOODS

100.0

RIVERSIDE

100.0

HIAWASSEE

100.0

ROCK LAKE

100.0

HIDDEN OAKS

67.1

ROCK SPRINGS

66.2

HILLCREST

35.7

ROLLING HILLS

100.0

HUNGERFORD

100.0

ROSEMONT

100.0

HUNTERS CREEK

50.4

SADLER

100.0

INDEPENDENCE

21.8

SAND LAKE

47.1

INNOVATION MONTESSORI OCOEE CHARTER

0.0

SHENANDOAH

59.2

SHINGLE CREEK

100.0

SOUTHWOOD

100.0

SPRING LAKE

100.0

STONE LAKES

28.9

SUN BLAZE

48.8

SUNRIDGE

58.9

SUNRISE

32.5

SUNSET PARK

27.3

TANGELO PARK

100.0

THORNEBROOKE

30.7

THREE POINTS

100.0

TILDENVILLE

66.8

TIMBER LAKES

38.9

IVEY LANE

100.0

JOHN YOUNG

76.0

KALEY-LAKE COMO

100.0

KEENES CROSSING

23.8

KID’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE (CHARTER)

0.8

KILLARNEY

100.0

LAKE GEM

100.0

LAKE GEORGE

100.0

LAKE SILVER

67.2

LAKE SYBELIA

55.6

LAKE WESTON

100.0

LAKE WHITNEY

17.6

LAKEMONT

57.7

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WETHERBEE

100.0

WHISPERING OAK

24.2

VENTURA

100.0

WILLIAM FRANGUS

100.0

VISTA LAKES

49.9

WILLIAM S. MAXEY

100.0

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Graduation Rate 2015-16

School Grade 2016

100.0

School Grade 2017

0.7

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Graduation Rate 2015-16

Free or Reduced Lunch %

School Grade 2016

School Grade 2017

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

UCP EAST (CHARTER) UNION PARK

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ORANGE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

WASHINGTON SHORES

100.0

WINDERMERE

11.6

WATERBRIDGE

100.0

WINEGARD

100.0

WATERFORD

49.6

WOLF LAKE

43.8

WEST CREEK

47.5

WYNDHAM LAKES

100.0

WEST OAKS

100.0

ZELLWOOD

100.0

WESTBROOKE

44.2

ORANGE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLS APOPKA

74.2

LIBERTY

100.0

AVALON

39.1

LOCKHART

100.0

BRIDGEWATER

28.9

MAITLAND

41.4

CARVER

100.0

MEADOW WOODS

100.0

CHAIN OF LAKES

73.2

MEADOWBROOK

100.0

COLLEGE PARK

100.0

MEMORIAL

100.0

CONWAY

70.5

OCOEE

73.3

CORNER LAKE

65.6

ODYSSEY

65.9

DISCOVERY

42.8

PIEDMONT LAKES

100.0

FREEDOM

100.0

ROBINSWOOD

100.0

GLENRIDGE

48.4

SOUTH CREEK

100.0

GOTHA

60.8

SOUTHWEST

54.2

HOWARD

58.4

STONEWALL JACKSON

100.0

HUNTERS CREEK

49.9

SUNRIDGE

29.3

JUDSON B. WALKER

100.0

UNION PARK

100.0

LAKE NONA

42.8

WESTRIDGE

100.0

LAKEVIEW

66.9

WOLF LAKE

59.7

LEGACY

65.8

ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS APOPKA

59.4

MAYNARD EVANS

100.0

COLONIAL

100.0

OAK RIDGE

100.0

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CORNERSTONE CHARTER ACADEMY

0.0

OCOEE

70.5

CYPRESS CREEK

100.0

OLYMPIA

48.9

DR. PHILLIPS

54.2

TIMBER CREEK

32.7

EAST RIVER

60.5

UNIVERSITY

60.8

65.1

WEKIVA

100.0

61.3

100.0

LAKE NONA

41.9

LEGACY CHARTER

0.0

EDGEWATER FREEDOM JONES

WEST ORANGE

35.1

WILLIAM R. BOONE

50.1

WINTER PARK

36.8

ORLANDO SCIENCE MIDDLE-HIGH CHARTER

37.7

ORANGE COUNTY COMBINED SCHOOLS ARBOR RIDGE K-8

55.6

ORANGE COUNTY VIRTUAL K-12

20.3

BLANKNER K-8

41.1

PASSPORT K-8 (CHARTER)

87.4

BRIDGEPREP K-8 (CHARTER)

88.6

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

83.2

65.5

81.5

0.0

HOPE K-8 (CHARTER)

0.2

0.0

LEGENDS ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER)

94.8

OASIS PREPARATORY ACADEMY K- 8 (CHARTER)

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

40.4

WEDGEFIELD SCHOOL K-8

ORANGE COUNTY PREPARATORY ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER)

57.0

WINDY RIDGE K-8 (CHARTER)

LAKE EOLA K-8 (CHARTER)

0.3

78.8

66.1

48.4

53.9

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Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

School Grade 2017

School Grade 2016

JOHN SNIVELY

100.0

KATHLEEN

100.0

AUBURNDALE CENTRAL

100.0

KINGSFORD

100.0

BARTOW ACADEMY

33.2

LAKE ALFRED

100.0

BEN HILL GRIFFIN JR.

100.0

LAKE SHIPP

100.0

BERKLEY

32.2

77.5

10.6

BETHUNE ACADEMY

LAKELAND MONTESSORI SCHOOL HOUSE (CHARTER)

CARLTON PALMORE

100.0

LAUREL

100.0

CHAIN OF LAKES

74.9

LENA VISTA

100.0

CLARENCE BOSWELL

100.0

LEWIS ANNA WOODBURY

100.0

CLEVELAND COURT

74.0

LINCOLN AVENUE ACADEMY

25.3

COMBEE

100.0

LOUGHMAN OAKS

100.0

CRYSTAL LAKE

100.0

MAGNOLIA MONTESSORI ACADEMY (CHARTER)

100

0.0

DALE R. FAIR BABSON PARK

10.4

MCKEEL ACADEMY (CHARTER)

30.5

DIXIELAND

100.0

MEDULLA

90.6

NORTH LAKELAND

100.0

OSCAR J. POPE

100.0

PALMETTO

100.0

PHILIP O’BRIEN

100.0

PINEWOOD

100.0

POLK AVENUE

12.1

POLK CITY

97.5

PURCELL

100.0

R. BRUCE WAGNER

97.8

Graduation Rate 2015-16

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

100.0

Free or Reduced Lunch %

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Graduation Rate 2015-16

Free or Reduced Lunch %

School Grade 2016

School Grade 2017

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

ALTURAS

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

ALTA VISTA

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

POLK COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

DR. N.E. ROBERTS

99.0

DUNDEE ACADEMY

86.9

EAGLE LAKE SCHOOL

100.0

EASTSIDE

100.0

EDGAR L. PADGETT

98.0

ELBERT

100.0

FLORAL AVENUE

100.0

FRANK E. BRIGHAM ACADEMY

40.2

FRED G. GARNER

100.0

GARDEN GROVE

88.6

GIBBONS STREET

100.0

GRIFFIN

100.0

HARTRIDGE ACADEMY

56.3

HIGHLAND CITY

82.3

HIGHLANDS GROVE

63.4

HILLCREST

10.4

HORIZONS

96.8

INWOOD

100.0

JAMES E. STEPHENS

100.0

JAMES W. SIKES

76.0

JANIE HOWARD WILSON

12.0

JESSE KEEN

100.0

R. CLEM CHURCHWELL

86.7

SANDHILL

100.0

SCOTT LAKE

71.7

SLEEPY HILL

100.0

SOCRUM

100.0

SOUTHWEST

97.5

SPESSARD L. HOLLAND

65.9

SPOOK HILL

100.0

VALLEYVIEW

43.2

WAHNETA

100.0

WALTER CALDWELL

100.0

WENDELL WATSON

72.2

WINSTON ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING

84.6

POLK COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLS BARTOW

91.4

LAKE GIBSON

78.9

BERKLEY ACCELERATED (CHARTER)

24.8

LAKE MARION CREEK

100.0

BOK ACADEMY (CHARTER)

53.2

LAKELAND HIGHLANDS

46.2

CRYSTAL LAKE

100.0

LAKELAND MONTESSORI (CHARTER)

16.7

DANIEL JENKINS ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY

76.7

LAWTON CHILES ACADEMY

30.1

DENISON

96.0

MCLAUGHLIN FINE ARTS ACADEMY

100.0

DISCOVERY ACADEMY OF LAKE ALFRED (CHARTER)

76.8

MULBERRY

90.1

DUNDEE RIDGE

84.8

SHELLEY S. BOONE

100.0

JERE L. STAMBAUGH

96.3

SLEEPY HILL

100.0

JEWETT ACADEMY MAGNET

41.1

SOUTHWEST

96.2

KATHLEEN

100.0

LAKE ALFRED-ADDAIR

99.2

UNION ACADEMY

38.0

WESTWOOD

100.0

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63.9

LAKE REGION

73.6

58.7

LAKE WALES (CHARTER)

67.8

CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE

1.7

100

LAKELAND

56.0

DISCOVERY

76.0

MCKEEL ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY (CHARTER)

26.2

MULBERRY

69.4

3.2

RIDGE COMMUNITY

67.1

TENOROC

85.7

WINTER HAVEN

66.8

62.4

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Graduation Rate 2015-16

Free or Reduced Lunch %

School Grade 2017

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

School Grade 2016

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Graduation Rate 2015-16

School Grade 2016

School Grade 2017

BARTOW

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

AUBURNDALE

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Free or Reduced Lunch %

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

POLK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS

FORT MEADE MIDDLE/SENIOR

90.8

FROSTPROOF MIDDLE/SENIOR

93.3

GEORGE W. JENKINS

39.8

HAINES CITY

75.7

76.6

65.0

KATHLEEN LAKE GIBSON

POLK STATE COLLEGE COLLEGIATE

POLK COUNTY COMBINED SCHOOLS -

57.3

25.8

73.3

79.7

19.6

Graduation Rate 2015-16

55.1

Free or Reduced Lunch %

3.7

School Grade 2016

School Grade 2017

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

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

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

72 76

Graduation Rate 2015-16

83.4

Free or Reduced Lunch %

School Grade 2016

School Grade 2017

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

CITRUS RIDGE - A CIVIC ACADEMY K-8 (CHARTER) CYPRESS JUNCTION MONTESSORI K-8 (CHARTER) DAVENPORT SCHOOL OF THE ARTS K-8 (CHARTER) JEWETT SCHOOL OF THE ARTS K-8 (CHARTER) POLK PRE-COLLEGIATE ACADEMY 9-10 (CHARTER)

MASCOTTE

83.9

MINNEOLA CONVERSION (CHARTER)

57.0

PINE RIDGE

46.6

78.1

ROUND LAKE

49.4

22.7

SAWGRASS BAY

76.7

75.4

SEMINOLE SPRINGS

64.3

87.3

SORRENTO

58.1

82.0

TAVARES

70.2

49.5

78.5

THE VILLAGES ELEMENTARY OF LADY LAKE

80.5

91.1

TREADWAY

75.3

44.8

TRIANGLE

85.5

UMATILLA

74.5

LAKE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ALTOONA (START ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS)

ASTATULA

65.3

BEVERLY SHORES

91.3

CLERMONT

CYPRESS RIDGE

EUSTIS

EUSTIS HEIGHTS

FRUITLAND PARK

GRASSY LAKE

GROVELAND

LEESBURG

LOST LAKE

71.6

LAKE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLS CARVER

76.0

MOUNT DORA

56.9

CLERMONT

60.9

OAK PARK

84.5

EAST RIDGE

45.9

TAVARES

64.2

EUSTIS

66.6

UMATILLA

74.2

GRAY

63.4

WINDY HILL

54.9

LEESBURG

71.5

MOUNT DORA

50.9

SOUTH LAKE

53.3

TAVARES

51.7

UMATILLA

65.6

LAKE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM

EAST RIDGE

51.2

52.3

44.3

EUSTIS LAKE MINNEOLA

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School Grade 2017

School Grade 2016

Graduation Rate 2015-16

School Grade 2017 B

84.8

Graduation Rate 2015-16

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher 74

Free or Reduced Lunch %

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher 49

Free or Reduced Lunch %

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher 48

School Grade 2016

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher 49

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Graduation Rate 2015-16

Free or Reduced Lunch %

School Grade 2016

School Grade 2017

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

22.8

16.7

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

School Grade 2017

School Grade 2016

Free or Reduced Lunch %

Graduation Rate 2015-16

SPRING CREEK (CHARTER)

Social Studies Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

Mathematics Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

LAKE COUNTY VIRTUAL K-12

English Language Arts Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

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

BLUE LAKE

85.7

OSTEEN

72.3

CHAMPION

85.4

PALM TERRACE

94.6

CHISHOLM

64.7

PATHWAYS

47.5

CITRUS GROVE

69.7

PIERSON

88.9

CORONADO BEACH

36.8

PINE TRAIL

54.2

CYPRESS CREEK

35.3

PORT ORANGE

67.2

DEBARY

46.3

PRIDE

77.8

DELTONA LAKES

80.8

R. J. LONGSTREET

73.4

DISCOVERY

88.0

READ-PATTILLO

75.0

EDGEWATER

78.2

SAMSULA ACADEMY

7.9

EDITH I. STARKE

96.1

SOUTH DAYTONA

82.0

ENTERPRISE

79.1

SPIRIT

78.7

FOREST LAKE

76.8

SPRUCE CREEK

66.0

FREEDOM

56.5

SUGAR MILL

75.3

FRIENDSHIP

89.5

SUNRISE

79.9

GEORGE W. MARKS

65.3

SWEETWATER

47.5

HORIZON

64.7

THE READING EDGE ACADEMY

7.6

INDIAN RIVER

72.2

TIMBERCREST

67.2

LOUISE S. MCINNIS

90.1

TOMOKA

53.4

MANATEE COVE

72.5

TURIE T. SMALL

96.3

ORANGE CITY

80.8

VOLUSIA PINES

80.3

ORMOND BEACH

79.1

WESTSIDE

94.9

ORTONA

81.1

WOODWARD AVENUE

75.4

OSCEOLA

73.4

VOLUSIA COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

VOLUSIA COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLS CAMPBELL

90.8

HERITAGE

74.9

CREEKSIDE

41.3

NEW SMYRNA BEACH

60.8

DAVID C. HINSON SR.

57.9

ORMOND BEACH

58.5

DELAND

68.2

RIVER SPRINGS

61.6

DELTONA

78.4

SILVER SANDS

59.4

GALAXY

75.3

SOUTHWESTERN

70.7

VOLUSIA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS ATLANTIC

64.8

PINE RIDGE

67.4

DELAND

56.9

SEABREEZE

42.4

DELTONA

66.6

SPRUCE CREEK

38.2

MAINLAND

70.5

UNIVERSITY

58.4

NEW SMYRNA BEACH

50.1

T. DEWITT TAYLOR MIDDLE-HIGH

80.6

36.9

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

57.8

HOLLY HILL K-8

93.9

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

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Palm Springs Dr

Maitland Ave

Orlando Ave

Parramore Ave

Rio Grande Ave

Orange Blossom Trl

You Pkw ng y

Texas Ave

John Young Pkwy

Thacker Ave

Orange Blossom Trl

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Poinciana Blvd

Rinehart Rd

Longwood Markham Rd

Lake Markham Rd

Raymond Ave

Montgomery Rd

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Magnolia Homes Rd

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Thornton Ave

Powers Dr

Hastings St

Hiawassee Rd

Kirkman Rd

Clark Rd

Good Homes Rd ApopkaVineland Rd

Forest City Rd

Lakeville Rd

Hiawassee Rd

Apopka Vineland Rd

Rose Ave

Sheeler Rd

Hu nt Club Blvd

Wekiwa Springs Rd

Thompson Rd

Park Ave Hempel Ave

Mercy Dr

Rock Springs Rd

Vick Rd

Marden Rd

Line Dr

Plymouth Sorrento Rd

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Maguire Rd

Windermere Rd World Dr

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Pine Hills Rd

Duxbury Ave

Round Lake Rd Round Lake Rd

Vineland Rd

Lake

Lake Mary Jane

Rockwood Dr

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Lake Mary Jane Rd

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Powerline Rd

Cocoa Water Plant Rd

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Lake Hart

East Lake Tohopekaliga

542

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Dallas Blvd

Buena Ventura Lakes

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Dallas Blvd

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Lake Eva

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Forsyth Rd

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Camp Rd

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Waverly

Lake Proctor

Buck Lake

Canal Rd

540

Semoran Blvd Ranger Blvd

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Judge Rd

Cypress Gardens

Gaston Foster Rd

550

Lake Harney

Lake Charm Geneva Dr

Lokanotosa Trl

425

Hoffner Ave

South Port Can

Lake Hatchineha Rd

Dundee

University Blvd

Pershing Ave

Bee Line Exwy

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542

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Conway Rd

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Lake Geneva

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544

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Howard Ave

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544

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434

University Blvd

Hanging Moss Rd

655

Haines City

Lake Henry Lucerne Park Rd

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Pleasant Hill Rd

Lake Rochelle

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25th St

Silver Lake Blvd Silver Lake Dr

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Howell Branch Rd

Summerfield Rd

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Lake Mariana

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426

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Lake Cockran

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Tower Lake

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Lake Lowry

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Hammock Lake

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Poinciana Place

Pershing Ave Gatlin Ave

Kissimmee

Celery Ave

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Lake Van

Morris Rd

Reedy Creek

Davenport

Vine St

Lake Margaret Dr

Campbell Ham Brown Rd

Lake Arietta

559

Bonnet Lake

Lake Lowry Rd

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Lake Ann

Landstreet Rd

Thorpe Rd

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Lake uliana

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Little Lake Howell

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Osceola Pkwy

Osceola Polk Line Rd

Lake Jessamine

Taft-Vineland Rd

423

Osceola Pkwy

Loughman

Old Grade Rd

Fuss

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Williamsburg

Michigan Ave

Edgewood

Lancaster Rd

Bee Line Exwy

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Sky Lake

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Funie Oak Island Rd Steed Rd

Oak Ridge Rd

423

Sand Lake Rd

Kaley St

527

Holden Heights

Landsta

536

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192

Conroy Rd

Big Sand Lake

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Oak Ridge

43rd St

439

Clear Lake

East-West Exwy

Buena Vista Dr

429

Mcleod Rd

Lk Butler

Big Lk

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Winter Springs

Casselberry

Executive Airport 408

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NORTHEAST COMMUNITIES

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 2016-2017 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 60).

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Brookmore Estates

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

Schools/Grades: Evans (A); Jackson Heights (A); Oviedo (A) Amenities: Gated; pool, playground, park, conservation and waterview homesites available Builders: Pulte Homes, 877-226-0479 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$430s Notes: Intimate, gated neighborhood of just 36 oversized homesites; surrounded by mature, established trees.

Enclave at Altamonte

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

Schools/Grades: Lake Orienta (C); Milwee (B); Lyman (B) Amenities: Community pool, cabana, fire pit and playground; energy efficient designs Builders: Ashton Woods, 407-278-6710 Products/Prices: Three-story townhomes, from the high $260s Notes: Only 108 townhomes; within walking distance of local shopping and dining; homes may be personalized; excellent access to I-4 and most major highways.

Evans Square

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

Schools/Grades: Lawton (A); Jackson Heights (A); Oviedo (A) Amenities: Access to Seminole County Trail System, golf course within 5 miles, walk to elementary and high schools, close to shopping and restaurants Builders: David Weekley Homes, 407-865-8277 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the high $470s Notes: Situated on 65-foot homesites; homes have front-load, detached garages; convenient access to downtown historic Oviedo and S.R. 417.

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Retreat at Lake Charm

1101 Fieldstone Circle, Oviedo, FL 32765 • taylormorrison.com

Schools/Grades: Lawton (A); Jackson Heights (A); Oviedo (A) Amenities: Intimate community of only 46 generous-sized homesites with a brick entry wall and gated access, tot lot Builders: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-846-0603 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $440s Notes: Near shopping, restaurants and the Oviedo Mall; convenient access to Orlando International Airport, area theme parks and major employment centers.

Southern Oaks

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

Schools/Grades: Lawton (A); Jackson Heights (A); Oviedo (A) Amenities: Two gated entries, two tot lots, covered bus stops and passive recreation areas Builders: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-312-6304 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $420s 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; access to major transportation corridors.

Steeple Chase

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

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

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 (B); Idyllwilde (D); Wilson (A); Markham Woods (B); 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 $230s; townhomes, from the low $200s Notes: Minutes from Lake Mary and Heathrow retail centers.

Wyndham Preserve

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

Schools/Grades: Northeast Cluster-Hamilton/Midway/Pine Crest (A); Sanford (B); Seminole (B) Amenities: Gated, future private community pool and cabana Builders: Park Square Homes, 407-529-3525 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $240s Notes: Located just minutes from S.R. 417 and I-4; 40-foot and 60-foot wide homesites; homes include paver driveways, entries and lanais.

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NORTHWEST COMMUNITIES

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 2016-2017 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, Winter Garden, Oakland, Howey-in-the-Hills, DeBary, DeLand and Deltona. (See map on page 60).

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Ardmore Reserve

Grassy Lake Road, Minneola, FL 34715 • dreamfindershomes.com, hanoverfamilybuilders.com

Schools/Grades: Grassy Lake (A); East Ridge (A); Lake Minneola (B) Builders: Dream Finders Homes, 904-738-0165; Hanover Family Builders, 407-965-2274 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $260s Notes: Located in the rolling hills of Minneola, close to elementary and high schools and just minutes away from shopping, restaurants and 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 (C); Wolf Lake (B); Apopka (C) Amenities: Walking trails, parks, basketball court, playground Builders: Richmond American Homes, 407-287-6286 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$270s Notes: Easy access to S.R. 429 and the Wekiva Parkway Expressway.

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Cypress Oaks

Oglethorpe Drive, Groveland, FL 34736 • centuryhomesfla.com, hanoverfamilybuilders.com

Schools/Grades: Groveland (C); Clermont (B); South Lake (C) Amenities: Lakefront community pool and cabana Builders: Century Homes, 352-267-4385; Hanover Family Builders, 407-871-3394 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $220s Notes: Easy access to Highway 27, Highway 50, and Florida’s Turnpike; adjacent to the South Lake Trail and near historic, downtown Clermont.

Hunter’s Run

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

Schools/Grades: Lost Lake (A); 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-$290s Notes: Near schools, hospitals and dining; a natural-gas community; Clermont is noted for its rolling hills and views.

Oakland Park

15211 East Oakland Ave., Winter Garden, FL 34787 • liveatoaklandpark.com, davidweekleyhomes.com, dreamfindershomes.com, jjbuilding.info, rcbhomes.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: David Weekley Homes, 407-865-8295; Dream Finders Homes, 407-347-3387; J & J Building, 407-476-7520; RCB Homes, 407-876-0729; Vintage Estate Homes, 407-721-0743 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$300s Notes: Located just minutes from historic downtown Winter Garden on the shores of Lake Apopka; certified green homes in a traditionally styled neighborhood.

Preserve at Crown Point

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

Schools/Grades: Prairie Lake (B); Lakeview (B); Ocoee (C) Amenities: Gated; pool, park and cabana Builders: Mattamy Homes, 407-955-5113 Products/Prices: Single-family coming soon, from the $260s Notes: Located on the banks of Lake Apopka, Florida’s third largest lake; a short drive to downtown Ocoee and Winter Garden as well as Disney and other theme parks.

RedTail

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

Schools/Grades: Spring Creek Charter (B); Mount Dora (C); Mount Dora (C) Amenities: Golf, pool, clubhouse, fitness center, playground, tennis court, tot lot Builders: Arthur Rutenberg Homes, 352-735-3472; Vintage Estate Homes, 407-462-5671 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the high $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.

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Reserve at Minneola

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

Schools/Grades: Grassy Lake (A); East Ridge (A); Lake Minneola (B) Amenities: Resort-style community pool Builders: CalAtlantic Homes, 407-559-1900 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$260s 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.

Rock Springs Ridge

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

Schools/Grades: Wolf Lake (A); Wolf Lake (B); Apopka (C) Amenities: Private, oversized homesites Builders: D.R. Horton, 407-703-7842 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $300s Notes: Choose from four luxurious and innovative home designs; close to schools, parks and recreation.

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

Schools/Grades: Grassy Lake (A); East Ridge (A); Lake Minneola (B) Amenities: Park, pool, cabana, splash pad, mail kiosk, pet stations and four miles of walking trails Builders: Taylor Morrison Homes, 352-415-4235 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $340s 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 (B); Tavares; (C); Tavares (C) Amenities: Oversized homesites, marsh and preserve views Builders: Dream Finders Homes, 904-738-0165 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$250s Notes: Walking distance from a recreational lake; close to many golf courses and Lakeridge Winery.

Windsong

26026 Meadow Breeze Lane, Leesburg, FL 34748 • hanoverfamilybuilders.com

Schools/Grades: Leesburg (C); Oak Park (C); Leesburg (C) Amenities: Pool and cabana, playground, dedicated natural conservation areas Builders: Hanover Family Builders, 407-871-3422 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $200s Notes: Only 3.4 miles to Florida’s Turnpike and Highway 27; nestled among the rolling hills for which Lake County is known.

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SOUTHEAST COMMUNITIES

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 2016-2017 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 60).

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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, 407-985-3406; Jones Homes USA, 407-636-9261; Toll Brothers, Inc., 407-674-7874 Products/Prices: Townhomes, from the $240s; 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 to the Atlantic beaches.

Gatherings of Lake Nona

7573 Laureate Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32832 • beazer.com

Schools/Grades: Eagle Creek (A); Lake Nona (A); Lake Nona (B) Amenities: Internet and cable included; each home has a private balcony and a one-car garage Builders: Beazer Homes, 321-445-5050 Products/Prices: Condominiums, from the mid-$280s Notes: 55-plus active-adult community featuring new condos with elevator access; residents enjoy maintenance-free living with easy access to Lake Nona’s Medical City and S.R. 417.

Hanover Square

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

Schools/Grades: Narcoossee (B); Narcoossee (A); Gateway (C) Amenities: Pool, cabana, tot lot and walking trail Builders: KB Home, 407-587-3580 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$200s Notes: Easy commute to Medical City; convenient to Narcoossee Road, U.S. 192, Boggy Creek Road and S.R. 417; 20-minute drive to Orlando International Airport; near Ralph Chisholm Park with public boat access to Lake Tohopekaliga.

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Harmony

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

Schools/Grades: Harmony Community School K-8 (A); Harmony (B) Amenities: Golf course, tennis courts, pool, boat facilities, clubhouse, parks, Town Square Builders: CalAtlantic Homes, 407-593-2285; Meritage Homes, 877-275-6374; Richmond American Homes, 407-775-7080 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $200s; active-adult community, from the $190s Notes: 11,000-acre master-planned community committed to healthy lifestyles and living in “harmony” with wildlife and nature; 70 percent of land is set aside as dedicated green space; two natural lakes for boating and fishing; numerous parks and hiking trails; Harmony Golf Preserve; schools within walking distance; Town Square with restaurants, grocery store, shops and swim club.

Hickory Grove

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

Schools/Grades: Hickory Tree (B); St. Cloud (A); St. Cloud (B) Amenities: Resort-style pool and cabana, playground Builders: AV Homes,407-930-9869 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$250s Notes: Easy access to S.R. 528, S.R. 417 and I-4 via Florida’s Turnpike; close proximity to shopping, dining, recreation and employment, including major theme parks.

Laureate Park at Lake Nona

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

Schools/Grades: Eagle Creek (A); Lake Nona (A); Lake Nona (B) Amenities: Pool, bike trails, dog park, pocket parks, fitness center, community garden Builders: Ashton Woods Homes, 407-261-4255; Craft Homes, 407-443-0528; David Weekley Homes, 407-865-8296; Dream Finders Homes, 904-738-0165; Minto Homes, 888-844-6196; Pulte Homes, 866-300-4793; Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-671-8838 Products/Prices: Single-family, mid-$200s-$800s; townhomes, from the $310s 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.

Pinewood Gardens

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

Schools/Grades: Neptune (A); Neptune (B); St. Cloud (B) Amenities: Quiet, enclave community; pond front homesites available Builders: Hanover Family Builders, 407-499-8493; Richmond American Homes, 407-775-7083 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the high $220s Notes: Easy access to S.R. 528, S.R. 417 and I-4 via Florida’s Turnpike. Close proximity to shopping, dining, recreation, including major theme parks.

Reserve at Sawgrass

3948 Parkhouse Drive, Orlando, FL 32824 • beazer.com

Schools/Grades: Wetherbee (B); South Creek (B); Cypress Creek (C) Amenities: Cabana and pool, playground Builders: Beazer Homes, 407-459-4952 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $290s Notes: Close to shopping and restaurants, Florida Mall, Lake Nona Town Center and Medical City; convenient access to Florida’s Turnpike and major highways.

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Rummell Downs

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

Schools/Grades: Lakeview (A); Narcoossee (A); Harmony (B) Amenities: Exclusive nine-home community on oversized homesites Builders: Jones Homes USA, 407-988-3240 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $440s Notes: Choose from a variety of cutting-edge, single-family home designs in a pristine Florida setting; surrounded by everything that makes the Lake Nona area such a desirable place to live; no HOA fees.

The Reserve at Golden Isle

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

Schools/Grades: Castle Creek (B); Avalon (A); East River (C) Amenities: Community park, conservation areas Builders: CalAtlantic Homes, 321-804-4927 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $400s Notes: Near downtown Avalon Park, with shopping and dining; minutes from schools, nature preserves, hiking trails and attractions; S.R. 417 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, khov.com

Schools/Grades: Lakeview (A); Narcoossee (A); Harmony (B) Amenities: Resort-style pool, cabana, tot lot Builders: D.R. Horton Homes, 407-593-2813; Dream Finders Homes, 904-738-0165; K Hovnanian® Homes, 407-279-3324 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$200s Notes: Easy access to Florida’s Turnpike and S.R. 417; just minutes from Lake Nona’s Medical City and St. Cloud’s Waterfront Park on Lake Tohopekaliga.

Westerly

5715 Nova Road, St. Cloud, FL 34771 • richmondamerican.com, drhorton.com

Schools/Grades: Hickory Tree (B); Narcoossee (A); Harmony (B) Amenities: A quiet oasis from the hustle and bustle of city living Builders: Richmond American Homes, 321-441-3671; D.R. Horton - Coming soon! Products/Prices: Single-family, from the high $220s Notes: Minutes from the heart of downtown St. Cloud, Harmony Square and other shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities; easy access to major thoroughfares including S.R. 417 and S.R. 528 (the Beachline), putting downtown Orlando, the theme parks, Lake Nona’s Medical City and the Atlantic beaches within easy reach.

William’s Preserve

564 Sardinia Circle, Davenport, FL 33837 • avhomesinc.com

Schools/Grades: Loughman Oaks (C); Davenport School of the Arts K-8 (A); Ridge Community (C) Amenities: Community pool and cabana; low HOA fees Builders: AV Homes, 407-641-2261 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$200s; townhomes, from the $190s Notes: Minutes from the attractions; easy access to I-4, S.R. 27 and S.R. 19; near top-rated schools (acclaimed Davenport School of the Arts is across the street.)

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SOUTHWEST COMMUNITIES

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 2016-2017 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 60).

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Bradford Creek

14106 Creekbed Circle, Winter Garden, FL 34787 • calatlantichomes.com

Schools/Grades: Maxey (B); SunRidge (I); West Orange (B) Amenities: Gated; children’s play area Builders: CalAtlantic Homes, 407-614-1648 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the high $380s Notes: Near shopping and dining at Winter Garden Village; easy access to S.R. 429; homes feature a tankless natural gas water heater and more.

Eagle 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 mid-$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 Tohopekaliga.

Estancia at Windermere

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

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

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Hamlin Reserve

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

Schools: Keene’s Crossing (A); Bridgewater (A); Windermere (new) Amenities: Clubhouse, pool, walking trails, parks and green spaces, waterfront village and marina Builders: Ashton Woods Homes, 407-270-0070 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $300s; townhomes, from the $260s Notes: Located just 20 minutes from Downtown Orlando; walk to the waterfront village and marina, which will be home to a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment options as well as miles of trails and lakefront boardwalks.

Lake Lucerne

Old Lucerne Park Road and Century Drive, Winter Haven, FL 33881 • kbhome.com

Schools/Grades: Fred G. Garner (F); Lake Alfred-Addair (D); Winter Haven (C) Amenities: Near Lake Eva Park and Lake Eva Beach Builders: KB Home, 407-587-3580 Products/Prices: Single-family homes, from the high $180s Notes: Near 50 lakes for fishing, boating and skiing; convenient to employers, including Winter Haven Hospital and Publix corporate headquarters; near resorts, including Legoland Florida Resort and Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo; easy access to shopping and dining in Winter Haven; convenient to U.S. 27 and Polk Parkway.

Lakeshore

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

Schools/Grades: Independence (A); Bridgewater (A); Windermere (Opened fall 2017) Amenities: On-site amenity center, walking trails, lakes and neighborhood parks Builders: Toll Brothers, 407-778-5200 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $390s; townhomes, from the low $300s Notes: A luxury community featuring townhomes, executive and estate homes with exquisite architectural appointments, outstanding standard features and hundreds of customization options.

Latham Park

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

Schools/Grades: Independence (A); Bridgewater (A); West Orange (B) Amenities: Community pool and cabana; surrounded by lakes trees and natural conservation Builders: Ashton Woods Homes, 407-395-9756 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $280s Notes: Features four series of single-family homes with water and conservation-view homesites available; located near schools, shopping and dining at the Lakeside Village Center, Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves and historic downtown Winter Garden.

Orchard Hills and Orchard Park

Tiny Road and Magnolia Ridge Loop, Winter Garden, FL 34787 • 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: CalAtlantic Homes, 407-654-6210; KB Home, 407-587-3580 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $300s; townhomes, from the high $240s Notes: Located on the north side of Horizon West; minutes from major attractions; multimilliondollar amenities complex planned; just seven miles from historic downtown Winter Garden.

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Overlook at Hamlin

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

Schools/Grades: Independence (A); Bridgewater (A); West Orange (B) Amenities: Community clubhouse, splash park, fitness center, walking trails, pool, sports lawn, fire pit, waterfront amphitheater, covered pavilion Builders: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-905-4651 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $300s to $700s Notes: Located on the north side of Horizon West, just minutes from major attractions and seven miles from historic downtown Winter Garden; multimillion-dollar amenities complex planned; waterfront homesites available.

Oxford Chase

608 Oxford Chase Drive, Winter Garden, FL 34787 • mattamyhomes.com

Schools/Grades: SunRidge (C); SunRidge (A); West Orange (B) Amenities: Two gated entrances Builders: Mattamy Homes, 407-499-8733 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$300s Notes: An impressive variety of luxury estate homes with four to six bedrooms and old-time front porches; generous homesites; neighborhood paths and trails; near shopping and dining at Winter Garden Village.

Providence

131 Chadwick Drive, Davenport, FL 33837 • providenceflorida.com

Schools/Grades: Loughman Oaks (C); Shelley S. Boone (C); Ridge Community (C) Amenities: Gated, master-planned golf course community with clubhouse and restaurant, resortstyle pool, tennis courts, fitness center, volleyball court, children’s playground and picnic area Builders: ABD Development Company, 863-427-7528; Lennar 877-821-4943; D.R. Horton 863-420-3121; Emerald Homes, 863-420-8951; Park Square Homes, 407-529-3415 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $200s Notes: Michael Dasher-designed 18-hole championship golf course; exclusive waterfront and golf course homesites available.

Reedy Reserve

3312 Reedy Glen Drive, Kissimmee, FL 34746 • avhomesinc.com

Schools/Grades: Reedy Creek (B); Bellalago Academy (K-8) (B); Liberty or Poinciana (C) Amenities: Community pool and cabana, play fields, park Builders: AV Homes, 407-871-6110 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $200s Notes: Phase 1 encompasses 119 homesites, each a minimum of 50 feet wide; some homesites back up to water; Phase 2 coming soon.

Roper Reserve

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

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

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Sawgrass Bay

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

Schools/Grades: Sawgrass Bay (C); Windy Hill (B); East Ridge (B) Amenities: Nature trails, playground, pool and cabana, conservation Builders: D.R. Horton and Express Homes, 352-989-4882; Home Dynamics, 352-988-5955 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $200s Notes: Near Chain of Lakes, Lake Louisa State Park and Lakeridge Winery; 25 miles west of downtown Orlando; Sawgrass Bay Elementary School on site; close to championship golf courses.

Summers Corner

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

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

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, 407-442-2760; CalAtlantic Homes, 407-347-0526; K. Hovnanian® Homes, 321-263-2662; Lennar, 407-614-6102; M/I Homes, 407-270-1080 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$200s to $1 million; townhomes, from the mid-$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 mid-$400s Notes: All new home designs; lake and conservation-view homesites; near parks, lakes, recreation. Close to historic downtown Winter Garden and Winter Garden Village, S.R. 429 and Florida’s Turnpike.

Vineyard Square II

13821 Ingelnook Drive, Windermere, FL 34786 • kbhome.com

Schools/Grades: Keene’s Crossing (A); Bridgewater (A); Windermere (new) Amenities: Neighborhood pool and cabana, tot lot, passive park Builders: KB Home, 407-587-3580 Products/Prices: Townhomes, from the $270s Notes: Near major employers, including Walt Disney World, Orange County National Golf Center & Lodge and Universal Orlando Resort; close to dining, shopping and entertainment in downtown Windermere and Winter Garden Village; near hiking, walking and biking at Tibet-Butler Preserve.

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