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ONCE UPON A TIME …

Once upon a time there was a lovely young family living in Central Florida. They had a very nice home, but it was their first home — and as the family expanded, the structure did not. After careful consideration, they decided it was time to buy a new home. As with most starter homes, theirs went under contract quite quickly, so they kicked their search for a new home into high gear. They had given their Realtor a list of “musthaves” and “really, really wants.” The husband, being a practical guy, wanted energy efficiency and the latest technology built into the home. He wanted low maintenance and up-to-date safety features. The wife, on the other hand, wanted a gourmet kitchen, an upstairs bonus room, a pool and plenty of community amenities where she could take the children to play and get to know the neighbors. But both agreed they wanted to stay in pretty much the same general area. That’s quite a list, but their savvy Realtor managed to find a few homes that came close. “Perfect,” said the wife, “I don’t think so,” said the husband. So, the Realtor tried again. Finally, husband and wife settled on a home and the purchase process began. A licensed home inspector was called to give his seal of approval, but it didn’t go well. From the roof to the foundation, this home was going to be a money-pit. So off they went again. This time, their Realtor took them to a new-home community. The husband saw that everything on his list had been checked off. The wife was ready to make design selections. Thirty days later, they moved into the home of their dreams. And you know how the story ends: They lived happily ever after.

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4 FEATURED BUILDER Hanover Family Builders is anchored by family ties.

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6 FEATURED COMMUNITY The Estates at Sweetwater Country Club by Ashton Woods features legendary luxury.

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The kitchen/family room at the Palmer model at Ardmore Reserve. K. Hovnanian’s St. Thomas model has a welcoming lanai, complete with fireplace.

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ON THE COVER: This edition of Florida Homebuyer Orlando has three covers. Some show the outdoor living area of the St. Thomas model in Four Seasons at Orlando by K. Hovnanian Homes. The home is priced from $315,990. Some show the kitchen and family room in the Palmer model at Ardmore Reserve by Hanover Family Homes. The home is priced from $412,999. And some show Ambergate in Apopka by Park Square Homes, where townhomes are priced from the $190s.

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PUBLISHER’S PICK: BUILDER  HANOVER FAMILY BUILDERS

Hanover Family Builders is aptly named, since it’s a family-owned company with real estate roots that can be traced back through three generations of the Orosz family.

HANOVER BUILDERS IS ANCHORED BY STRONG FAMILY TIES

ocally owned Hanover Family Builders may have debuted just last year, but it boasts a heritage that dates back nearly a century. So when its owners tell you that they plan on building 1,000 homes in the next two years — while competing head to head with at least 20 national builders — you believe them. The company is introducing nine communities during the first half of 2018, mostly in Osceola and Lake counties. The majority of its homes will target first-time and move-up buyers, and will be priced from the low to the high $200s. Executive homes will be priced from the low $400s. Each of Hanover’s communities will feature between seven and nine floorplans, ranging in size from 1,300 to more than 4,700 square feet. All homes will offer floorplan flexibility as well as Kohler Digital Showering Systems, covered lanais and high-tech Samsung SmartThings hubs. Those components make up the aptly named Hanover 4 Point Advantage. Hanover’s new Lake County communities include Ardmore Reserve, Cypress Oaks, Sorrento Springs, Windsong and Preserve at Sunrise. The company’s Osceola County communities include Pinewood Gardens, Overlook Reserve, and Hanover Lakes. The company has also opened William’s Preserve in Davenport, located in Polk County. More communities will be announced later this year. So, who are these folks? Insiders know them as industry icons. William S. Orosz Sr., despite coming of age during the Great Depression, became a successful real estate entrepre-

neur in the small town of Royal Oak, Michigan. His only son, William Orosz Jr., followed his dad into the business. In the 1980s he moved to Orlando, where he continued building with his own sons under several company names. Orosz Jr. was president of Catalina Homes, a regional homebuilder that grew to more than 1,200 starts annually. He then led Cambridge Homes through the recession of 1991, establishing it as one of Central Florida’s largest privately owned homebuilders. He later founded Royal Oak Homes, which was recognized as the “Fastest Growing Homebuilder in the Nation” by Builder Magazine in 2014 and 2015. That company was bought by Mattamy Homes last year. Hanover Family Builders was up and running shortly thereafter, with sons Matt, Steve and Andrew at the helm. The siblings were raised in Central Florida, where they continue to live, work and raise their families. In an industry where decisions are often made in far-flung locations, Hanover’s partners think their market knowledge and their ability to react quickly to market conditions gives them a distinct advantage. But Hanover Family Homes takes virtually nothing for granted — holding true to the time-honored ideal that the customer comes first. The result is a commitment to personal service, accompanied by the type of craftsmanship you’d expect from thirdgeneration builders who may be steeped in tradition, but aren’t shy about trying new approaches. Consider “Hanover Bold,” an approach to building that emphasizes innovation. The company’s “Go Bold with Architectural Design” means maximizing versatility, efficiency and livability. This is evident in open kitchens, integrated living spaces and high-tech optimization. Finally, Hanover Family Builders believes in the power of customization. The Hanover New Home Design Studio, built based on decades of experience, fosters an environment that caters to, not controls, the tastes of buyers. For more information, visit hanoverfamilybuilders.com. 

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Hanover’s Palmer model at Ardmore Reserve is a spacious 4,418 square feet encompassing a formal dining room (above) and a designer island kitchen (below). The Palmer is priced starting at $412,999.

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PUBLISHER’S PICK: COMMUNITY  THE ESTATES AT SWEETWATER COUNTRY CLUB

Ashton Wood Homes’ Ashbury II model in The Estates at Sweetwater Country Club ranges in size from 2,066 to 2,694 square feet and features a combined family room/dining room (above) as well as an outdoor living area with a summer kitchen and fireplace (below). The elevation for the Ashbury II, which is priced starting at $360,990, is shown on the facing page.

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LEGENDARY LUXURY AT SWEETWATER BY ASHTON WOODS

ating back four decades, when legendary builder E. Everette Huskey developed it as the region’s first gated golf-course community, Sweetwater set the standard for upscale excellence. Nestled along Wekiva Springs State Park, “Mr. Real Estate’s” legacy project essentially put Seminole County on the housing map. Some of the first homes in the region that sold for more than $1 million sold in Sweetwater. Because it was mostly built out, not much had changed in Sweetwater for years. Until now, that is, with the addition of The Estates at Sweetwater Country Club — a new gated community of single-family homes and townhomes by Ashton Woods Homes. A total of only 49 new single-family homes are planned, along with 72 new townhomes. There, you can expect a wealth of amenities — including a community pool and a clubhouse with a fitness center. Other highlights at The Estates include golf-view and golfcourse homesites, streetscapes with sidewalks, and pocket parks and green spaces. A private homeowner’s association will handle lawn care. That’ll leave you plenty of time to enjoy Wekiva Springs State Park, with 13 miles of trails on the headwaters of the Wekiva River, which is just minutes away. There are nine single-family models from which to choose,

ranging in price from $360,990 (the Asbury II) to $469,990 (the St. Lawrence). The Asbury II ranges in size from 2,066 to 2,694 square feet, with three to five bedrooms and up to 3.5 bathrooms. The St. Lawrence is a spacious 3,543 square feet, with four to seven bedrooms and up to 6.5 bathrooms. Interiors are highlighted by 17-inch ceramic tile in the foyer, 42-inch-high mirrors in the master suite and secondary rooms, and granite countertops with matching backsplashes. There are also spacious walk-in closets with ventilated shelving, among many other upscale design touches. Exterior components include concrete roof tiles, front-entry doors measuring eight feet, paver walkways and driveways, lush landscaping packages, and charming garage coach lights. There are many opportunities to personalize your home, with the assistance of interior design and color consultation at The Studio by Ashton Woods Design Professionals. The townhomes come in two floorplans. The Murano is priced from $297,990 (2,161 square feet) and the Dario is priced from $299,990 (2,105 square feet). Each has three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms — with bedrooms on the second floor — and twocar garages. Established in 1989, Ashton Woods Homes grew to become the nation’s fourth-largest private builder in 2013, thanks largely to providing a homebuilding experience that’s personal, collaborative and empowering. Headquartered in Atlanta, Ashton Woods also sells new homes in Atlanta, Austin, Charleston, Dallas, Houston, Naples, Phoenix, Raleigh, San Antonio, Sarasota and Tampa. The company has eight other communities across Metro Orlando. One another note: Ken Balogh, Ashton Woods’ national president and CEO, is a graduate of the University of Central Florida. 

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PUBLISHER’S PICK: FLOORPLAN  2545 BY KB HOME The 2545 model features a lavish second-floor master suite (bottom left) with a large walk-in closet. Its expansive first-floor great room (bottom right) can be viewed from a second-floor loft.

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 MODEL: Plan 2545  BUILDER: KB Homes  SQUARE FOOTAGE: 2,545  BEDROOMS/BATHROOMS: 3-4/2.5

 PRICE: $239,990 (base price)  NOTES: The 2545 — like all of KB Home’s offerings — is Energy Star certified and comes with an array of personalization opportunities, including four different elevations and an array of interior finishes.

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KB HOME’S 2545 PLAN IS SPACIOUS AND COMFORTABLE

nvision a large, open floorplan and a covered back patio — both enticing for entertainment. Add vinyl plank flooring throughout the first floor along with an island kitchen featuring recessed lighting and black Whirlpool appliances. On the second floor, picture a master suite with a private bath that’s highlighted by an oversized shower area and custom tile plus a spacious walk-in closet and an impressive loft. That’s what you can expect — just for starters — from the 2545 floorplan by KB Home, which is offered at Stewart Lake Preserve among other Central Florida neighborhoods. No, KB Home doesn’t give its floorplans clever names — 2545 means 2,545 square feet — but it pours creativity into the designs themselves. Stewart Lake Preserve, with homes priced from $202,990 to $256,990, is located on Highway 33 just south of Highway 50 in Groveland, near Lake David Park and the Groveland City Center. The 2545 is priced starting at $239,990. At Stewart Lake Preserve, you can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. And there are nearby dining, shopping and entertainment options at Clermont Landing, a sprawling regional mall. That’s handy, if you absolutely have to leave a home so spacious and comfortable. KB Home, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, offers eight home designs at Stewart Lake Preserve, ranging in size from 1,541 to 3,016 square feet. Some have up to three bathrooms and six bedrooms. Across the board, large great rooms, ample storage and expansive master suites are the standard. Nowhere is that more obvious than with the 2545, which has three or four bedrooms, depending upon how you use the flex space, and 2.5 bathrooms. The first floor encompasses a huge great room and open kitchen along the back of the home. That flex space we mentioned, to the right of the kitchen, could be a den or an extra bedroom. There’s a mud room just off the two-car garage. Out back is an optional covered porch or extended patio. The master suite — along with a laundry room, an additional bathroom, and two additional bedrooms — are upstairs. The master suite features a lavish master bathroom and a big walk-in closet. You can keep an eye on things downstairs from the loft, which also makes a great play area for kids. The 2545 — like all of KB Home’s offerings — is Energy Starcertified and comes with many personalization opportunities, including four different elevations and an array of interior finishes. Since its founding in 1957, KB Home has delivered nearly 600,000 homes. Building in 36 markets across seven states, the company has something for just about everyone, from first-time buyers, to move-up buyers to active adults. 

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BOOM From Lake Virginia, part of the beautiful Winter Park Chain of Lakes, you can see picturesque Rollins College hugging the shoreline.

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Cresswind at Victoria Gardens by Kolter Homes boasts a clubhouse with a fully equipped fitness center and a resort-style pool. The community has a fulltime lifestyle director on staff.

aby boomers are not couch potatoes. More than just a tired cliché, “active lifestyle” actually means something to the 75 million or so of folks born between 1946 and 1964. Some are retired; many are not. But they share a desire to learn, to play, to create and to volunteer. And they want their homes and communities to reflect who they are.

“Our baby boomers aren’t sitting at home knitting or watching TV during retirement,” says Jill Norburn, who was the director of the Center for Lifelong Learning at Rollins College in Winter Park for several years. “They’re engaged in lifelong learning, volunteering, traveling and socializing.” Today, Norburn still helps boomers reach their goals in her job as a real estate agent for Wemert Group Realty. “It used to be that people thought they’d retire at 65 and maybe have a good 20 years left to enjoy retirement,” she adds. “Now that people are more active, educated and aware, we’re seeing people live much longer.” In Central Florida, baby boomers in the market for new homes should have no trouble finding just what they want. That’s because builders and designers have been paying attention as that group ages. William Bullock, senior vice president for Minto Communities, (mintousa.com) agrees. “Today’s baby boomer generation is much more active than retirees of past generations,” he says. “Boomers are making a significant impact on housing

trends and on the housing market. It’s a very important demographic not only to the homebuilding industry but to the economy in general.” Sheer numbers bolster that importance. Nearly 20 percent of Florida’s more than 20 million residents are 65 years old and older, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. It’s a similar story in Central Florida. In Lake County, about 26 percent of the population is 65-plus; 24 percent in Volusia; 20 percent in Polk; 15 percent in Seminole; 13 percent in Osceola; and 11 percent in Orange. Those numbers will only increase. And whether boomers are new to Florida or just moving across town, they’ll pack their lifestyles alongside their tables and chairs. A study by Meyers Research on active adults concluded that they “buy lifestyle first, then product design” when considering new homes. The biggest selling points, according to the study, are amenities, social interaction opportunities and wellness facilities. The findings, presented during a panel discussion sponsored

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Kolter Homes’ Aster model at Cresswind at Victoria Gardens features light-drenched master bedrooms (above) and spacious island kitchens (below). At 2,024 square feet, the Aster is priced starting at $267,900.

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AV Homes’ Solivita encompasses a breathtaking clubhouse and fitness center (above) and an array of pocket parks (below), some of which have outdoor fireplaces. Solivita’s Riviera Spa and Fitness Center is a 32,000 square-foot facility featuring an indoor walking track above an indoor heated lap and exercise pool (facing page).

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by the Greater Orlando Builders Association, also said boomers increasingly prefer locations close to entertainment centers and educational facilities. That’s precisely what Norburn found to be true during her tenure with the Rollins program. “There’s a huge trend where colleges and universities are reaching out and offering programs to baby boomers,” she says. “They’re active, and want to learn more while staying connected.” The University of Central Florida also offers a similar program called Learning Institute for Elders. John Manrique, marketing vice president for Kolter Homes (kolterhomes.com), also has seen how lifestyle is key to appealing to boomers. “As the younger segment of the baby boomer generation has aged into their 50s, this market has seen greater demand for 55-plus communities that keep residents connected to the action that urban areas offer in terms of culture, dining, entertainment, sports, career, travel and recreation,” he notes. Boomers don’t necessarily want to be right in the middle of the hustle and bustle, Manrique adds, but they are looking for easy, convenient access to the action. Bullock of Minto Communities elaborates: “When it comes to the active adult market, a major shift has occurred in the lifestyle expectations of today’s 55-plus homebuyer.” Therefore, he adds, Minto “has recognized that today’s 55-and-better homebuyers are very different from those of the past. They’re health conscious, active and want to live where they can have great amenities within their communities.” Homebuilders, aware of those trends and expecting the number of home-buying boomers to climb, stay busy with

new construction — including several 55-plus communities — that appeal to that coveted demographic. LATITUDE MARGARITAVILLE The new kid on the block comes from Minto and Margaritaville Holdings. Latitude Margaritaville (latitudemargaritaville.com) in Daytona Beach, a 55-plus master-planned community, features homes that start in the low $200s, including both villas and single-family homes. Construction recently started on the Jimmy Buffett-inspired development near Interstate 95 and LPGA Boulevard. The community’s homes are designed for relaxing, entertaining and accommodating houseguests, says Bullock, adding that large master suites include two walk-in closets and raised vanities in the master bath. “Homes also include hobby rooms and dens, as many baby boomers are still working or partially retired, and most are engaged in a wide range of activities and interests,” he adds. Community amenities will include an aerobics studio, indoor lap pool, spa and fitness classes. Outdoor sports facilities will include tennis, pickleball and bocce ball. For beach-lovers, there’ll be a private club overlooking the ocean, with a shuttle running between the club and the community. And yes, Buffett parrot heads, there’ll be live music. CRESSWIND AT VICTORIA GARDENS Also in Volusia County, as part of its Victoria Park development in DeLand, Kolter Homes created the 55-plus Cresswind at Victoria Gardens, a gated community where homes range in price from the $200s to the $500s.

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In Laureate Park, near Lake Nona’s Medical City, Minto Communities offers outdoor living nearly as luxurious as what’s inside. Shown is the 3,080-square-foot Cormack Grande model (above), which is priced starting at $380,900. Speaking of outdoor living areas, check out the company’s 2,928-square-foot Mansfield model (below), which is priced starting at $455,900.

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Now is the best time to visit CalAtlantic Homes’ 6-home Model Center at The Lakes at Harmony. There’s a great selection of READY NOW homes priced from $229,900 to the mid $300s — live on the Harmony golf course, on the water or next to quiet woodlands. Don’t wait to start enjoying Central Florida’s BEST active adult lifestyle: • 18-hole championship golf course and golf clubhouse • Boating, kayaking and fishing on two pristine lakes • Fitness center, ball room and private Members Retreat • Tennis, pickle ball and bocce courts • New recreation center with resort-style pool overlooking the golf course • 12 miles of scenic trails and walking paths • Activity Director to organize a wide range of activities • Gated neighborhoods with golf views, water views and on nature preserves • Fabulous location close to the VA Hospital, Disney World, Orlando International Airport and the Atlantic beaches

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New at Lakeshore is The Lakehouse, a 4,132-square-foot amenity center with a resort-style swimming pool, a state-ofthe-art fitness center and a social room with catering kitchen.

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Among the many amenities at Lakes of Mount Dora are an 18,000-square-foot clubhouse and resort-style pool (above) as well as eight pickleball courts, two tennis courts and a basketball court (below). Pringle Homes and Medallion Home are builders in the community.

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Home amenities include energy-smart features, 8-foot doors, R-38 insulated ceilings and granite kitchen countertops with squareedge detail and choice of colors, according to Kolter’s Manrique. “When Kolter established our Cresswind concept for 55plus homebuyers, we surveyed 2,500 active adults and asked them what they wanted in their homes,” he says. “Those results produced our ‘comfort home design’ approach that makes Cresswind different than any place you’ll visit.” Community amenities include a residents-only clubhouse and restaurant, an activities director, fitness facilities, golf and social clubs. There also are medical, retail and professional services on site. Near Interstate 4 between Orlando and Daytona Beach, the community gives residents easy access to the beaches, airports and Stetson University in downtown DeLand. Its location “provides active adults with lifelong learning, recreation, entertainment, culture and quality of life,” adds Manrique. SOLIVITA On the other side of Orlando, AV Homes (avhomesinc.com) started Solivita 18 years ago. Just inside Polk County near Osceola County, the well-established community features all the amenities a boomer could expect in a 55-plus community. There are 14 swimming pools, a softball field, tennis courts, indoor track, golf and more. Other perks include wellness and fitness centers, walking trails, clubs and activities as well as proximity to healthcare providers, according to Kelley Finley, AV’s vice president of marketing. Solivita homes are priced ranging from $163,990 to $383,990, and include open kitchens and outdoor living options. Finley says boomers are attracted to Solivita by its sense of community, its amenities and its proximity to theme parks, downtown Orlando and Orlando International Airport. “Active adults make up approximately 30 percent of our buyers, she adds. “The baby boomers of the 1950s make up a large, well-educated percentage who are looking for a primary, retirement home.” LAUREATE PARK Not all communities that attract baby boomers are age-restricted. Laureate Park at Lake Nona in Orlando boasts home designs and community amenities that appeal to all ages and lifestyles. Developed by Minto (mintousa.com), the community’s floorplans include townhomes and single-family homes to suit everyone from young professionals to families to empty nesters and multigenerational households. Boomers will like the community’s many resort-style amenities, walkable neighborhoods and proximity to Lake Nona’s Medical City, which includes the new Orlando VA Medical Center. Laureate Park is also steps away from Lake Nona’s burgeoning Town Center, a 3.8-million-square-foot entertainment, dining and shopping district. Courtyard homes and single-family homes are available, ranging in price from $274,900 to the high $400s. The community is renowned for its creatively designed homes in an array of styles.

Lake Nona covers 7,000 acres with 44 miles of nature trails, biking and hiking paths. “Lake Nona is an incredible place to work, live and play,” says Bullock. “Its amenities encourage a healthy, happy lifestyle and promote an open, friendly neighborhood environment.” LAKESHORE In southwest Orange County’s Horizon West area, Lakeshore offers both townhomes and single-family homes with baby boomers in mind. Built by Toll Brothers (tollbrothers.com), the community offers townhomes priced starting in the upper $200s, while single-family homes are priced starting in the $300s. Lakeshore is not age restricted, but home amenities that appeal to boomers include first-floor master bedrooms and bathrooms, home offices, multigenerational accommodations, outdoor living areas and three-car garages. A wide assortment of community amenities also is important. “We’ve learned that active adults prefer to have a wide variety of amenities all within the community,” says Brock Fanning, vice president of the Central Florida division of Toll Brothers. New at Lakeshore is The Lakehouse, a 4,132-square-foot amenity center with a resort-style swimming pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center and a social room with catering kitchen. Residents also have use of a beach volleyball court, a fire pit, and a paddleboard and kayak station with a dock. LAKES OF MOUNT DORA In Lake County, Pringle Homes (pringle.com) and (Medallion Home (medallionhome.com) are building in a 55-plus community called Lakes of Mount Dora. Most homes are waterfront or water view and cost from the $190s to the $500s. They range in size from 1,263 to 3,252 square feet. Lakes of Mount Dora is a gated community where “the casual Florida lifestyle allows residents to be as active or as laid back as they choose,” says Dale Roberts, chief brand officer with Dale Roberts & Associates, the company that handles marketing for the community. Home amenities include single-floor living, open floorplans, outdoor living areas, large master suites with two walk-in closets and large two- or three-car garages. In addition, buyers have the option of a summer kitchen with wet bar, refrigerator and grill. Many universal design elements can be incorporated with ADA-approved access, easy access light switches, smooth shower access and universal thresholds, Roberts says. Community amenities include an 18,000-square-foot clubhouse with a resort-style pool, a fitness studio, a library, and tennis, pickleball, basketball and bocce courts. There also are walking trails, club activities, and boat and RV storage. Of course, one of the top amenities is Mount Dora itself. Nationally recognized for its historic downtown of shops and restaurants, the Lake County city stays busy with festivals and other events year-round. “Mount Dora is a highly sought-after, historic bedroom community of Lake County, just far enough from the city of Orlando

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K. Hovnanian Homes’ Dominica model at Four Seasons at Orlando features an expansive kitchen with oversized island and a corner pantry. At 2,328 square feet, the Dominica is priced starting at $335,990.

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CalAtlantic Homes’ Hawthorne model at the Lakes at Harmony is part of the company’s Florida Series. At 1,679 square feet, the Hawthorne is priced starting at $206,990.

and all of the attractions,” Roberts says. Regardless of where in Central Florida baby boomers choose to buy a new home, builders and developers have plenty to offer. “Boomers are still a driving force in the homebuilding industry,” says Toll’s Fanning. “They’re significantly more active than past generations. They enjoy outdoor activities, planned events and being a part of a vibrant community with residents of varying ages.” THE LAKES AT HARMONY Boomers who came of age in the ’60s remember plenty of wistful talk about living in harmony. Probably very few figured they would literally live in Harmony — a place as well as a state of being. The Lakes at Harmony is a new 55-plus neighborhood within Harmony, an 11,000-acre, master-planned community in Osceola County. The community is oriented around nature, with more than 70 percent of its acreage designated permanently as preserve areas. In the Lakes at Harmony, CalAtlantic Homes is building approximately 400 single-family homes in three design collections: the Sanctuary Series (priced starting at $192,990), the Florida Series (priced starting at $206,990) and the Palm Series (priced starting at $253,990). Homes in the gated community — all of which are one-story — are built with active adults in mind, boasting open floorplans and energy-efficient features. Most will offer golf-course views. Residents will enjoy a private clubhouse, with a zero-entry pool as well as a gathering room, a catering kitchen, a crafts area and a fitness center. A “sunset gazebo” overlooks the 14th green of the Audubon-certified Harmony Golf Course. Residents of the Lakes at Harmony will also have full access to existing amenities, including, most notably, the 18-hole championship golf course and its well-appointed clubhouse and pro shop. Shopping is also convenient at the Town Square Marketplace, which features several restaurants. Harmony also has tennis, pickleball, and bocce ball courts

as well as a dog park and 12.6 miles of walking and biking trails, among other amenities. Homes in the Sanctuary Series have one to three bedrooms, one-and-a-half or two bathrooms, and attached two-car garages. There are five floorplans from which to choose, ranging in size from 1,404 to 2,094 square feet. There are four floorplans from which to choose in the Florida Series, ranging in size from 1,679 to 2,090 square feet with three to five bedrooms, two or two-and-a-half bathrooms, and attached two-car garages. Homes in the Palm Series feature four floorplans from which to choose, ranging in size from 2,256 to 2,847 square feet. They have three or four bedrooms, two to three-and-a-half bathrooms, and attached two or three-car garages. There’ll be plenty to do in the Lakes at Harmony, with Zumba classes, themed dinners, and various special-interest clubs. An on-site activities director will help organize additional social functions and other community events. FOUR SEASONS AT ORLANDO K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Orlando, a 55-plus community in Osceola County, is close to the region’s major attractions — ideal for visiting family members – and tucked within Mystic Dunes Resort and Golf Club, with its 18-hole championship course, putting green and full-service restaurant and bar. Community activities center around the 14,000-squarefoot clubhouse, which includes gathering rooms, a billiards room and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Outdoor amenities include a pool with a cabana as well as courts for of pickleball, tennis or bocce ball. Walking and biking paths wind through the gated community. K. Hovnanian plans to build 530 single-family homes with 11 distinct floorplans ranging in size from 1,428 square feet up to 2,328 square feet. Homes will include two or three bedrooms, two or two-and-a-half bathrooms, and all will have either attached two-car or two-and-a-half car garages. Prices range from $269,990 to $335,990.

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Taylor Morrison’s NEXTadventure Home (above), located in Esplanade at Highland Ranch, was designed as a showhome for the 2017 International Builders Show. Now, it and other new models are open to the public. The community’s recently completed clubhouse (below) includes a state-ofthe-art fitness center and a multipurpose space for yoga and exercise classes. It’s flanked by a gorgeous swimming pool and sports courts.

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

All homes will have large, open floorplans with master-onmain suites and spacious walk-in closets. Some floorplans include options for extended lanais, French doors for great room entrances and sliding glass doors. No need to bother with yard work — that’s taken care of — and there’ll be a full-time activities director onsite to help organize clubs, events, classes and activities. Similar Four Seasons communities are being rolled out across the U.S., according to K. Hovnanian executives. GATHERINGS OF LAKE NONA Beazer Homes’ Gatherings of Lake Nona is the first 55-plus community in the Lake Nona master-planned community, located in east Orlando, where the company plans 216 low-maintenance condominiums complete with elevators and garages. A clubhouse will be the center of activity, and there’ll be plenty of amenities to keep residents fit and active. Outdoors, there’ll be a pool and patio along with sports courts and an inviting fire pit for evening get-togethers. The clubhouse will feature a fitness center as well as multi-purpose rooms for community gatherings and social events. If you’re feeling competitive, there’ll be courts for pickleball or bocce ball. And your furry friends will love the on-site dog park. You’ll have four floorplans from which to choose, ranging is size from 1,368 to 1,805 square feet. They’ll have two or three bedrooms, two bathrooms and attached one-car garages. Each building offers elevator access from the ground floor along with private, covered balconies. All plans feature spacious master suites with walk-in closets, and bathrooms with stylish fixtures. A number of custom upgrades are available. Prices start in the $290s. Of course, one of Gatherings of Lake Nona’s biggest selling points is its location in Lake Nona, for decades one of the region’s premier addresses. It’s near the burgeoning Lake Nona Town Center as well as Lake Nona’s Medical City, with its new VA Hospital. Similar Gatherings communities are being rolled out across the U.S., according to Beazer executives.

ESPLANADE AT HIGHLAND RANCH Taylor Morrison’s 579-acre Esplanade at Highland Ranch, located in bustling Clermont in Lake County, which offers pretty much everything you could ask for in a 55-plus community, including concierge-level services. Tucked within the master-planned community of Highland Ranch, Esplanade offers an array of resort-style community amenities and an onsite lifestyle director to help you enjoy them. Outdoor amenities include a pool with a cabana as well as courts for of pickleball, tennis or bocce ball. There’s a resort-style pool — as well as a resistance pool — as well as a hot tub and a beautiful verandah with a barbecue grill and a nearby firepit. The clubhouse has gathering areas, a billiards room, a fitness center (with personal training available) and a massage room as well as a coffee bar. You’ll also have easy access to three miles of internal walking trails that connect directly to the scenic seven-mile South Lake Trail, which links up with the 19-mile West Orange Trail. Taylor Morrison plans to build about 1,500 homes in Esplanade, ranging in size from 1,722 to 3,006 square feet. There are three collections from which to choose: Capri (priced starting at $230,995), Savona (priced starting at $262,995) and Venice (priced starting at $302,995). All have multiple floorplans and elevations. All homes are one-story, and feature open floorplans, luxurious master suites with walk-in closets, gourmet kitchens, energyefficient construction and plenty of optional custom upgrades. Many homesites have scenic lake views. Similar Esplanade communities are being rolled out across the country, according to Taylor Morrison executives. Last year, Esplanade became the epicenter of active adult living when the 2,268-square-foot NEXTadventure Home was unveiled as part of the International Builders Show, held in Orlando. The showhome, designed based ion exhaustive research on the wants and needs of boomer buyers, boasts innovative flex spaces and smart technology and fully integrated outdoor living spaces. 

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From Lake Virginia, part of the beautiful Winter Park Chain of Lakes, you can see picturesque Rollins College hugging the shoreline.

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

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HERE ARE THREE KEY WORDS FOR THE HOT DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2018: SMART, OPEN AND WELCOMING. BY MICK LOCHRIDGE

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Outdoor living areas that offer all the comforts of indoor living areas are an important trend in home design. That approach is exemplified in Phil Kean Design Group’s Palm Court (above and facing page), where poolside dining takes on a whole new meaning.

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ou’ll likely spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on a new place to live. In exchange, you can rightly expect a house that’s comfortable and inviting from the moment you walk in the door. In short, you want to feel at home — beginning on moving day. From open floorplans, smart technology and plenty of closet and storage

space, Central Florida builders and designers are providing homes that allow you to feel just that.

Once the province of exclusive developments and custom homes, many of the most sought-after amenities can now be found in production homes throughout the area. Those features include energy-efficient appliances and construction, oversized garages, seamless indoor-outdoor areas, spacious kitchens with abundant countertop and storage space, and multiple master suites. For example, Pulte Group (pultegroupinc.com) has 34 communities in the area with homes built by three of its brands: Pulte, Centex and Del Webb. With offerings that range from low-maintenance townhomes to lakefront luxury estates, the various Pulte units focus on energy efficiency, green building and smart technology. “We continually talk to homeowners about how they live

and what they want most in their next home,” says Tristan Knop, Pulte’s marketing manager. What buyers want, she adds, are comfortable spaces where they’re able to chill with family and friends — or all on their own. “Today’s buyers want homes that lift their spirits, so comfortable rooms with plenty of natural light and pleasant colors are key,” says Tony Weremeichik, principal with the Architectural Design Studio at Canin Associates (canin.com) in Orlando. “They also must be well-designed and include convenient kitchens and places to entertain,” he adds David Pillsbury, principal designer with Keesee Associates (gokeesee.com) in Apopka, notes that homebuyers themselves are taking a more active role in creating homes to suit their needs.

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Pulte Homes’ Dockside model at Lakeshore at Narcoossee boasts a dramatic open kitchen and dining area. At 2,683 square feet, it also has two flex rooms, an optional multiuse loft and an extra garage bay for storage. The Dockside is priced starting at $334,990.

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Minto Communities’ Mansfield model in Lake Nona’s Laureate Park features a posh master suite plus three other bedrooms in 2,928 square feet. The Mansfield is priced starting at $465,900.

“I believe that trends, and what moves them, are changing at a rate similar to technology,” he says. “It wasn’t long ago that you had to hire a professional to help you develop a vision and the direction to help bring it to light.” The Internet, though, has enabled people to search, ponder and organize their thoughts in a way that can be communicated to builders and designers. “Homebuyers will continue to find spacious open floorplans, adds Pillsbury. “Every once in a while, a design trend hits that impacts either a large market group or one that satisfies the needs of multiple demographics. The open floorplan is a trend with staying power.” Other designers and builders echo that assessment. “Buyers are seeking modern-living, easy-care homes,” says William Bullock, senior vice president of Minto Communities (mintousa.com), which has several developments throughout Central Florida. He adds: “They want indoor and outdoor spaces designed for relaxation and entertaining with spacious great rooms, designer kitchens, striking outdoor living areas, master suites and private guest retreats.” Phil Kean, founder and president of Phil Kean Design Group (philkeandesign.com) in Winter Park, adds: “Clean lines, open floorplans and seamless indoor-outdoor spaces are the primary design and building trends that homebuyers will find in Central Florida in 2018.” Open floorplans and universal design, of course, lead buyers

into other parts of the home, where comfort and flexibility are key.

KITCHENS

For many home-hunters, the kitchen is the first stop. A potential buyer will consider such features as the size of countertops and islands, the appliances, walk-in pantries and, in sunny Florida, windows. Kitchens have come a long way from the cramped, walled-off rooms where there was space for only one person to work at the sink or counter. “Kitchens — before so many buyers demanded open areas — were designed in a way to minimize the view into what used to be a more utilitarian space,” says Pillsbury. Appliances, too, are not to be overlooked — and the quieter the better in an open kitchen design. “Appliances are a major part of what makes a kitchen stand out,” Pillsbury says. “They’re beautiful, and offer all sorts of design options. In some cases, he adds, the washer and dryer are integrated into the kitchen design to save space and offer the flexibility for a working head of household to cook dinner, do laundry — and have the kids close by while doing homework. Buyers will often find kitchens that are open to living spaces. As a result, there’s more focus on better kitchen design and finishes with cabinets, appliances, countertops, lighting and special features, notes Weremeichik. “Buyers prefer walk-in pantries and large islands with

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Minto Communities’ Mansfield model, with its large designer kitchen and family room combination, won first place in its price range during the 2017 Greater Orlando Builders Association (GOBA) Parade of Homes.

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Pulte Homes’ Gardenside model at Lake Pickett Reserve is distinguished by, among other things, its lavish master suites. At 3,301 square feet, the Gardenside is priced starting at $429,990.

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The Dormont, a custom home in College Park designed by Keesee and Associates for Anderson Developers of Maitland, is sleek and modern with the kind of open floorplan that buyers are looking for.

seating,” he says. “They also seem to prefer plans with windows in the kitchen — particularly those that open to the outside living spaces.” Double islands also are popular with some builders and buyers, he adds.

SMART HOMES

Technology can be your friend. It can help save money on energy costs, provide a reassuring level of security, operate appliances remotely from a cell phone and more. And it’s here to stay. More builders are wiring new homes to provide smart options for buyers who’ve become increasingly tech-savvy. “Smart-home technology is very important and will continue to be more so,” says Kean. “It’s now more affordable and more user-friendly.” Pulte’s Knop agrees, adding: “We constantly look for ways to incorporate green building initiatives and new, smart technologies.” Predicts Keesee’s Pillsbury: “Cutting-edge technology will eventually become as routine in the home as having a water heater. It was only a handful of years ago that integrating technology into a home was cost-prohibitive, unless you were building a new home and generally one with a higher budget.” Today, he adds, you can go to any DIY store and buy a Bluetooth kit to transform your existing lamps into programmable devices controlled by your cell phone. Pillsbury offers a cautionary note, however: “It’s important that we pay attention to our privacy and security needs as

these devices continue to evolve and integrate into our lives. We wouldn’t want someone to hack into our toaster while we’re away and burn down our house.”

MASTER SUITES

While the kitchen may be designed for ease of use, the master suite wins points by upping the wow factor. “The all-important master suite drives so many different types of design,” says Pillsbury. “Generally, the master suite has been reduced in size over the years. One can argue why, but I think it’s simply because there’s no real need for a bedroom the size of a two-car garage.” But just because it’s smaller doesn’t mean the master suite can’t be fancy. “Newer floorplan designs must suggest vacation escapism, with luxury appointments and finishes,” says Canin’s Weremeichik, adding that large showers with bench seats, frameless glass and shampoo/soap niches are popular. Buyers also may find large walk-in master closets with an island in the center, providing extra space for ironing and a door that connects to the laundry room. Weremeichik calls that combo a “domestic suite.” More often now, master suites are on the ground floor. And in some cases, there may be a second master suite — the socalled mini-master suite — for multigenerational needs. Master suites in Minto homes include luxurious master bedrooms with coffered ceilings, recessed lighting and dressing

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areas with double walk-in closets. Spacious en suite master baths may also include double vanities, soaking tubs and large walk-in showers.

MULTIGENERATIONAL DESIGN

While not exactly the Sandwich Generation — where a couple cares for aging parents while raising kids — there are households today where grown kids move back home, or where an elderly family member lives permanently. It’s not for everybody — but if the need exists, there’s a home design to accommodate it. Minto, for example, features some homes with areas that can serve as guest retreats or in-law apartments with morning kitchens, full baths and large closets. “The need for multigenerational home design has increased, and will continue to be a driving factor for some time,” says Pillsbury. “We live in a different time now, and the need for multigenerational housing isn’t driven by a single element. You may bring your parents home, or perhaps use the minisuite for a child finishing college and searching for a job.” But it’s not always one or the other, he adds: “Sometimes, it’s just because the family wants to be closer together.” Whatever the case, says Kean, “it’s important that the mother-in-law space have its own entrance and kitchenette, so that the long-term guest doesn’t feel intrusive.”

LARGE GARAGES

An oversized garage doesn’t always mean there’s unused

space. But it probably means there’s more room to store stuff alongside and above vehicles. “Large garages are here to stay — especially in Florida, where homes don’t have basements to store things that people simply can’t part with,” says Bullock. Minto, he adds, offers two- or three-car garages for extra storage and to accommodate golf carts, since many Minto communities are golf-cart friendly. Attic truss designs and storage above the garage door provide homeowners with extra storage space, while extra-wide garages allow space along the back wall and along the sides. “It’s funny how something that wasn’t even part of a home’s design is now something that makes it on the list of design trends,” says Pillsbury. Not that long ago, he adds, large garages were for wealthy people with multiple vehicles. Over the past decade or two, the size of large sport utility vehicles has mandated that the depth of garages be at least 20 feet. Some communities even offer homes with 2.5 car garages for storage of bicycles, toys and tools. Whether it’s a three-car garage, a freestanding bathtub or a seamless transition from the inside to the outside, today’s homebuyers have untold options — and prices — to consider. “Design trends result from a combination of buyers needs, lifestyles and budgets,” says Weremeichik. “Good design requires a focus on providing efficient, no-wasted-space layouts with as much square footage as the buyer can afford.” 

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PICK A PRO How do you pick the right person to represent you or your home? Here are a few do’s and don’ts you should consider when selecting a real estate agent. Naturally, check to make certain the agent’s license is current. Also, find out if the agent is, in fact, a Realtor. “The National Association of Realtors has a code of ethics that will knock your socks off, and they are very strict in dealing with people who don’t abide by them,” says Donald R. Brenner, professor emeritus at American University and a specialist in housing issues. Also, only Realtors have access to Multiple Listing Services (MLS) through which members share listings and have access to many more properties than nonmembers. In addition, during your search you should:  ASK AROUND. Talk to people you trust for recommendations, particularly those who’ve had recent experience buying or selling a home.  LOOK ONLINE. Some websites, such as Zillow,

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

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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Free or Reduced Lunch %

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

89 89

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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Science Achievement % Satisfactory or Higher

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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Sipes Ave

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Lone Palm Rd

Hancock Lone Pine Rd

Econlockhatchee Trl

Chickasaw Trl

Alafaya Trl

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Ramp

Kirby Smith Rd

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Cypress Lake

Lake Lizzie

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Bay Lake

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Buck Lake

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Vermont Ave

St. Cloud

Kissimmee Park Rd

Cypress Pkwy

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Watkins Rd

Snow Hill Rd

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Chickasaw Trl

Goldenrod Rd

Chickasaw Trl

Lakemont Ave

Tuskawilla Rd

Lake Howell Rd

Temple Dr

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Range Line Rd

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Winter Park Rd

Orlando Ave

Bumby Ave

Thornton Ave

Simpson Rd

16th St

Rummell Rd

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Marion Rd

Cypress Ave

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Lake

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S p r i n g G a r d e n Av e

Ha zen Rd

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Smith St

Orange Blossom Trl

Conway Gardens Rd

Rio Grande Ave

Orange Blossom Trl

Bruton Blvd

You Pkw ng y

Texas Ave

Bermuda Ave

Thacker Ave

Crystal Lake Dr

Parramore Ave

Ora nge Ave

Wes tw Blvd ood

Lake Emma Rd

Markham Woods Rd

Raymond Ave

Palm Springs Dr

Maitland Ave

Forest City Rd

Magnolia Homes Rd

Forest City Rd

Tampa Ave

Ivey Ln

John Young Pkwy

Dr Phillips Blvd Della Dr

Appopka-Vineland Rd

Poinciana Blvd

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Lake Preston

Lake Joel

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Lake Tohopekaliga

Lake Center

Irlo

Bourne Rd

Rinehart Rd

Longwood Markham Rd

Lake Markham Rd

Montgomery Rd

Hu nt Club Blvd

Line Dr

Powers Dr

Hastings St

Hiawassee Rd

Kirkman Rd

Clark Rd

Good Homes Rd

ak Turkey L e Rd

Hempel Ave

ApopkaVineland Rd

Mercy Dr

Hiawassee Rd

Apopka Vineland Rd

Bear Lake Rd

Thompson Rd

Sheeler Rd

Lakeville Rd

Marden Rd

World Dr

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Rose Ave

Rock Springs Rd

Vick Rd

Park Ave

Wekiwa Springs Rd

Plymouth Sorrento Rd

Dr La ke sh or e

Binion Rd

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Maguire Rd

Windermere Rd

Vineland Rd

Lake

Lake Myrtle

Rockwood Dr

Wilson Rd Old Lake Wilson Rd

Clapp Simms Duda Rd

Hickory Tree Rd

East

Lake Mary Jane

Fells Cove

Canoe Cre

Powerline Rd

Boggy Creek Rd

ke Floridas Tp

Lake Mabel Loop Rd

Lake Mary Jane Rd

East Lake Tohopekaliga

Caspian

Lake Pierce

Dallas Blvd Cocoa Water Plant Rd

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Buena Ventura Lakes

10th St

Pine St

Bee Line Exwy Ramp

528

Tindall Rd

Partin Settlement Rd

520

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Narcoossee Rd

Lake Hart

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Blvd

Pine Hills Rd

Duxbury Ave

Round Lake Rd Round Lake Rd

Avalon Rd

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Wheeler Rd

Fort Christmas Rd

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Hartzog Rd

Colon

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Sand Hill Rd

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Lake Nona

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Wewahootee Rd

Orlando Int'l Airport

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Lake Picke

Econlockhatchee River

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Kissimmee Park Rd

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Lake Pickett

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Lockwood Blvd

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Woodbury Rd

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St Jo

Chuluota

419

Judge Rd

6th St

Fatio Rd

W 1st St

Ave

Ce ntra l

Umatilla Rd r Du nc an D

Monroe St

Haines Creek Rd

Alafaya Trl

El Prado Ave

Puzzle Lk

Brumley Rd

E 2nd St

ORANGE

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Lake Underhill Dr

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419

Dean Rd

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Bro

Alafaya Trl

Valencia College Ln

Lake Nixon

Lake Eva

Rouse Rd

Dean Rd

Econlockhatchee Trl

Semoran Blvd

Long Lake

Bath Lake

434

Union Park

Ravlerson Cv Old Mims Rd

Round Lake

Oviedo

Lokanotosa Trl

425

551

Hoffner Ave

South Port Can

Old 9 Foot Rd

Goldenrod Rd

Forsyth Rd

Dixie Belle Dr

Conway Rd

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Spirit Lake Rd

l l is R

Dea

Semoran Blvd Ranger Blvd

Gaston Foster Rd

Tradeport Dr

Buen

Camp Rd

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Tindel

Thompson

Waverly

Lake Proctor

Buck Lake

Puzzle Lake

Boggy Creek Rd

Nep

Lk Harney

Canal Rd

rla

540

McCulloch Rd Rd McCulloch

University Blvd

r Blvd

550

Deep Lake

Curry Ford Rd

Bee Line Exwy

Landsta

Lake Hatchineha Rd

Dundee

Cypress Gardens

Bennett Rd

Daetwyler Dr

542

546

Lake Hamilton

540A

Lake Hamilton

Boggy Creek Rd

Lake Russell

Tim

Lake Eloise

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Eagle Lake Lake Loop Rd Mc Leod

Lake Lulu

Country Club Rd

Alo

Pershing Ave

Buckeye Rd

Lake Winter Inwood Cannon 542 Lake Haven Lake Jan Deer Howard Lake Lake Mariam Phyl 0 Otis

Eagle Lake

ALT 27

552

Michigan Ave

Koa S

Lake Harney

426

Lake Hayes

417

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Blv

Lake Lake Conine Lake Fannie Smart

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Gopher Slough

R art NH Harts

Lake Charm Geneva Dr

Chapman Rd

Sand Rd

Lake Geneva

Island Pond

426

University Blvd

527A

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Lake

417

Florida Pkwy

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Osc

Kentucky St

Howard Ave

Bear Guilly Lake e

Azalea Park

Lake Hartridge

544

Lake Marion

544

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Haines City

Dike Rd

Wetherbee Rd

Meadow Wood

Marquette Ave

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Ariana

Pleasant Hill Rd

Lake Rochelle

Lake Henry Lucerne Park Rd

527

415

434

Ave

Hanging Moss Rd

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Lake Mariana

gold

Tradeport D

Kissimmee

E Airport Blvd

EL a D ke

436

Gatlin Ave

Little Lake Conway

St Johns River

Lake Cockran

Howell Branch Rd

Summerfield Rd

Conway

528A

580

17 Lake Haines

Mari

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507

Lake Alfred

Tower Lake

Mari

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Lake Lowry

South Blvd

Lake

Lake Alfred

Hammock Lake

Reaves Rd

Poinciana Place

Pershing Ave Gatlin Ave

4th St

Silver Lake Blvd Silver Lake Dr

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Little Lake Howell

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Lake Van

Morris Rd

Reedy Creek

Davenport

Vine St

Lake Margaret Dr

Campbell Ham Brown Rd

559

Bonnet Lake

Lake Lowry Rd

557

547

441

Aloma

426

Landstreet Rd

Thorpe Rd

Trl

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557

Blvd

Lake Mattie

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North Blvd

Gum Lake

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Lake St. Charles

557A

Patrick St

Cla

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Osceola Pkwy

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547

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417

International Dr

S Ora

527A

25th St

Winter Springs

Curry Ford Rd

Belle Isle Conway Pine LakeNela Castle Ave

535

Osceola Pkwy

Loughman

Old Grade Rd

Lake Jessamine

Taft-Vineland Rd

423

Osceola Pkwy

Osceola Polk Line Rd

582

nal

atio

Williamsburg

Michigan Ave

Edgewood

Lancaster Rd

Bee Line Exwy

Poin

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528

da Pkw Central Flori

Holden Ave

Sky Lake

482

Gen tle Rd

Tangelo Park

Kaley St

527

Goldenrod

Executive Airport 408

Robinson St

East-West Exwy

Holden Heights

Oak Ridge Rd

423

Sand Lake Rd

Big Sand Lake

rn Inte

Oak Ridge

Conroy Rd

439

Clear Lake

43rd St

d lan

Tri County Rd

Deen Stil

Mcleod Rd

Conroy Rd

Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy

Sandhill Rd

R hinn Brown S

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On the following pages you’ll find some of our favorite Central Florida new-home communities in the Northeast quadrant. In addition to addresses, prices, product types, amenities and builders, the listings also show designated public schools. Elementary schools are first, middle schools are second and high schools are third. In parentheses alongside the schools are the 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 $420s 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 $260s Notes: Only 108 townhomes; within walking distance of local shopping and dining; homes may be personalized to fit your active lifestyle; excellent access to I-4 and most major highways.

Foster’s Grove at Oviedo

731 Lee Avenue, Oviedo, FL 32765 • mihomes.com

Schools/Grades: Partin (B); Jackson Heights (A); Hagerty (A) Amenities: Charming community of only 94 homes, situated adjacent to Lake Charm Builders: M/I Homes, 407-217-4356 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $360s Notes: Tucked in the heart of historic Oviedo and just minutes from ten public parks full of nature trails, green space, and recreations areas. Easy access to S.R. 417.

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Preserve of Oviedo on the Park

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

Schools/Grades: Stenstrom (A); Jackson Heights (A); Oviedo (A) Amenities: Community park with walking trails, amphitheater, playground, boathouse with paddleboat rentals and splash park Builders: David Weekley Homes, 407-865-8275 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $350s Notes: Nearby Center Lake Park has a large amphitheater, cultural center, playground and small stage available for rental; close to shopping, restaurants and outdoor activities.

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 $440s 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, 75' wide homesites with ample room for private pools, from the $600s, tech-ready wiring Notes: Offers direct access to the Seminole Wekiva Trail; close to employment centers, including the Lake Mary business corridor.

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 $220s; townhomes, from the low $200s Notes: Minutes from Lake Mary and Heathrow retail centers.

Twelve Oaks

330 Washington Avenue, Lake Mary, FL 32746 • davidweekleyhomes.com

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

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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 $250s 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, 321-441-3671 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the upper $200s Notes: Easy access to S.R. 429 and the Wekiva Parkway Express.

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Cypress Oaks

County Road 565A, Groveland, FL 34787 • 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 low $200s 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 high $280s Notes: Near schools, hospitals and dining; a natural-gas community; Clermont is noted for its rolling hills and views.

Oakland Park

100 West Plant Street, 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 mid-$200s 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, khov.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; K. Hovnanian® Homes, 877-669-5468, 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 $250s 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: Oversized homesites Builders: D.R. Horton, 407-703-7842 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $300s Notes: Choose from six luxurious and innovative home designs; Apopka is known as the Indoor Foliage Capitol of the World.

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 $240s Notes: Three beautiful collections of homes are offered; easy access to the 7-mile South Lake Trail; five public golf courses within 5 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 low $200s Notes: Walking distance from a recreational lake; close to many golf courses and Lakeridge Winery.

Walden Cove

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

Schools/Grades: Bentley (B); Idyllwilde (D); Wilson (A); Markham Woods (B); Seminole (B) Amenities: Gated; walking trail Builders: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-439-0010 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $400s Notes: Intimate gated community of just 32 homes; easy access to excellent Seminole County public schools; near shopping, recreation, job centers and major transportation corridors.

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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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Compass Bay

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

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

Eagle Creek

10350 Emerson Lake Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32832 • calatlantichomes.com, joneshomesusa.com, tollbrothers.com Schools/Grades: Eagle Creek (A); Lake Nona (A); Lake Nona (B) Amenities: Gated; golf course, tennis courts, pool, health/fitness center, clubhouse Builders: CalAtlantic Homes, 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-$290s Notes: 55-plus active-adult community featuring new condos with elevator access; residents maintenancefree living with easy access to Lake Nona’s Medical City and S.R. 417.

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Harmony

US 192 - E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy., Harmony, FL 34773 • 321-805-4457 • calatlantichomes.com, lennar.com, meritagehomes.com, richmondamerican.com Schools/Grades: Harmony Community School K-8 (A); Harmony (B) Amenities: Golf course, tennis courts, pool, boat facilities, clubhouse, parks, Town Square Builders: CalAtlantic Homes, 407-593-2285; Lennar Homes, 866-202-6410; 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.

Laureate Park

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

Schools/Grades: Eagle Creek (A); Lake Nona (A); Lake Nona (B) Amenities: Pool, bike trails, dog park, pocket parks, fitness center, community garden Builders: Ashton Woods Homes, 407-261-4255; 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 low $330s 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.

North Pointe

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

Schools/Grades: Narcoossee (B); Narcoossee (A); Harmony (B) Amenities: Gated; bordered by lakes, clubhouse, pool, gazebo, playground Builders: Richmond American Homes, 407-775-7082 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$300s Notes: Near Florida’s Turnpike and S.R. 417; steps away from East Lake Toho; easy drive to the Orlando International Airport and Lake Nona Medical City; 20 minutes from major theme parks.

Randal Park

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

Schools/Grades: NorthLake Park Community (A); Lake Nona (A); Lake Nona (B) Amenities: Clubhouse, pool, parks, fitness center, trails, dog park Builders: Mattamy Homes, 407-720-5201 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the high $260s Notes: 300 acres of wilderness and open space; playground; eight neighborhood parks and a 5-acre central park; community center features resort-style pool and open-air pavilion; miles of biking/ hiking trails and boardwalks on site; 10 minutes from Orlando International Airport and Lake Nona’s Medical City.

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.

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Sawgrass Plantation

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

Schools/Grades: Wetherbee (B); South Creek (B); Cypress Creek (C) Amenities: Pool, tennis and basketball courts, clubhouse Builders: Beazer Homes, 407-459-4952; CalAtlantic Homes, 407-674-7872; KB Home, 407-587-3580; Park Square Homes, 407-529-3506 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$200s; townhomes, from the low $200s Notes: 700-acre community near Orlando International Airport; convenient to Lake Nona’s Medical City, less than 20 minutes from UCF; outdoor recreation includes nearby Moss and Chisholm parks, and the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes; championship golf courses nearby.

Tapestry

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

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

The Reserve at Golden Isle

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

Schools/Grades: Castle Creek (B); Avalon (A); East River (C) Amenities: Community park, conservation areas Builders: CalAtlantic Homes, 321-804-4927 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $300s 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

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 $250s; townhomes, from the high $190s 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 beautiful Lake Tohopekaliga.

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 $220s; townhomes, from the $180s Notes: Located just minutes away for all of Orlandos top attractions, close to I-4, Route 27 and Route 19. Homebuyers with children will love that the highly acclaimed Davenport School of the Arts is located across the street from the community. This unique school is widely recognized for its outstanding academic program and extensive course offerings in dance, drama, music and the visual arts.

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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 high $220s Notes: Amenity-rich, established community with ponds, a 64-acre bald eagle preserve, two pools, clubhouse, soccer field and basketball and tennis courts; on the shores of Lake Toho.

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; 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 $290s; townhomes, from the $240s 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 $170s 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 (Opening 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 $290s Notes: A luxury community featuring townhomes, executive and estate homes with exquisite architectural appointments, outstanding included 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, 407-326-6418 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $260s Notes: Features four series of single-family homes with water and conservation-view homesites available; conveniently 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 $280s; townhomes, from the high $240s Notes: Located on the north side of Horizon West; minutes from major attractions; multimilliondollar amenities complex planned; just 7 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 $270s to over $1 million Notes: Located on the north side of Horizon West, just minutes from major attractions and 7 miles from historic downtown Winter Garden; multimillion-dollar amenities complex planned; waterfront homesites available.

Oxford Chase

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

Schools/Grades: SunRidge (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; Contempo Signature Homes, 863-424-0219 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 or 888-233-5159 Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $200s Notes: Phase One encompasses 119 homesites, each a minimum of 50 feet wide; some homesites back up to water.

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 mid-$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 high $220s Notes: Near Chain of Lakes, Lake Louisa State Park and Lakeridge Winery; 25 miles west of downtown Orlando; Sawgrass Bay Elementary School on site; 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 5 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 $260s 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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With more than 40 years of homebuilding experience in Central Florida, our family understands what you’re looking for in your new home. Superior living features. Outstanding craftsmanship. An exceptional location with top-rated schools. No other builder delivers our high level of standard features that we call “The Hanover Home Advantage”: 1. Kohler® rainheads and digital showering systems in all Master Baths. 2. Samsung® SmartThings hubs that can control the thermostat, lights and more to save time and money. 3. Covered lanais on every home to expand your living space. 4. Open kitchens and flexible entertaining spaces that optimize the livability of your home. Visit a Hanover Family Builders’ model center soon and discover a better way to live.

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