September 2017 LAKE NONA | NARCOOSSEE | LEE VISTA | ST. CLOUD | CONWAY | HARMONY | KISSIMMEE
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EDITOR’S NOTE Hi
there, neighbors.
A lot of things I took for granted as a kid—doing the
I always loved going back to school after
splits, eating after-school Blizzards and not gaining an
summer vacation. Did you?
ounce, and long summer months of doing absolutely nothing—are in my rear-view mirror. But, unlike my
It was so much fun reconnecting with friends, wearing
high school jeans, my curiosity and openness to new
new clothes, admiring how my classmates had
experiences still fit. And this time of year is a gentle
changed over the summer (why hello there, sir! When
reminder to use them.
did you get to be so cute?), and, of course, navigating the crush of new faces. So much to learn!
How does the new school year make you feel? I’d love to hear your thoughts.
As an adult, there are no more long summer vacations or first days of school, but my inner child always feels a rush of excitement during this time of year. And it reminds me to stay curious and be open to new experiences.
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Changing the Narrative in Lake Nona’s
STOREY
PARK Text by Chad Walsh
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o matter where you are in Lake Nona’s Storey Park neighborhood, the first thing you’ll notice—and won’t soon forget—is the street names.
So Valori, Tyler and their sons moved to Lake Nona to give the neighborhood a shot. They rented an apartment while keeping an eye out for a house they could one day call home. It wasn’t long before a three-bedroom house nestled on Ginsberg Place caught their eye, which they immediately snatched up. As a mother of two young children—Nathaniel’s 8 and Hunter is 5—the move was a smart one. The schools—Moss Park Elementary, Lake Nona Middle School and Lake Nona High School—are all public, but are also highly accredited. And there’s plenty to do in Storey Park to keep idle children busy (and adults too). Her sons like to climb the three-story observation deck that anchors the neighborhood park. There are trails for walking or running. There’s a basketball court, a volleyball pit, a dog park, a play-
ground, and a splash park. And coming soon, there will be a resort-style swimming pool and community fitness center. “It’s a perfect little community,” she says, and everyone knows what’s going on at pretty much all times because of the number of social media groups started and run by Storey Park residents. Tabitha Eisenberg also owns a home in Storey Park, which she shares with her boyfriend, Daniel Berzon. “In April of 2016 I was given a choice,” Tabitha says. “Daniel said that at the time he could buy a ring or we could buy a house. Can you blame me for choosing the house?”
There’s a Mythology Street, a Mystery Lane and an Architecture Alley. Then there’s the section where the streets are named after famous authors and poets, like Gertrude Stein and Ralph Ellison. Valori Hobson, a part-time bartender, parttime makeup artist and soon-to-be full-time owner of Nona Glow, a mobile spray-tan operation, lives with her husband, Tyler, and two sons on Ginsberg Place, which is named for the late beat poet Alan Ginsberg. Tyler and Valori are high school sweethearts who moved from nearby Clermont to Lake Nona three years ago right when it was in the midst of being built out. “My girlfriend had moved to the area and she told me that it’s like Pleasantville over here [in Storey Park],” Valori says.
...there’s plenty to do in Storey Park to keep idle children busy (and adults too).
Say hello to the Hobson family: (left to right) Nathaniel, Tyler, Hunter and Valori.
Meet Storey Park residents Tabitha Eisenberg and Daniel Berzon.
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“The people in Lake Nona are some of the sweetest people we have ever had the pleasure of getting to know,” says the Sun Blaze Elementary School teacher. “I am thankful to be a teacher in a community that does so much for its children. I look forward to raising our own kids here one day. Being part of such a health-conscious community is so wonderful for Daniel [a personal trainer], as health and fitness is such a big aspect of his life. (Don’t look at me, I accidentally ate potato chips and half of a donut for breakfast.)” And the neighborhood’s obsession with tech is also a big draw. “We live in the Innovation area of the community,” Tabitha says. “That’s right, we are living in a smart house! I can now spy on the Amazon delivery man thanks to my Ring doorbell, not worry about losing the boxes that go with the USB portion of my cell phone charger thanks to some fancy outlets, and my electric bill is significantly less. The home has solar panels on the roof. Our electric bill last month was just $10.” Valori and Tabitha expect that the number of Storey Park residents will continue to grow. At present, there are approximately 2,700 lots in the neighborhood that have been zoned residential, which means there’s still plenty of room for families like Valori’s, and soon-to-be families like Tabitha’s, who are in search of great schools, walkable neighborhoods, and that Pleasantville experience to write the next chapter of their lives. n
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INNOVATION ESTATES at Storey
Park is Lennar Orlando’s first solar community with all the ecofriendly trimmings, smart home technology, and luxurious details.
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Innovation Estates, Storey Park Cottages, Storey Park Estates, Storey Park Executives, Storey Park Manors and The Hemingway Townhomes at Storey Park
State-of-the-art clubhouse, protected conservation areas, natural lakes and ponds, green space and recreation areas, picnic sites, playgrounds, tot lots, trails, sports courts and waterfront lots
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• COMMUNITY • NATURE • HEALTH • STORY • HOME
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COMMUNITY
I am thankful to be a teacher in a community that does so much for its children.
is built on 5 PILLARS:
Central Florida’s a great place to raise a family, save for one thing: Because of the heat and humidity, you can spend a lot on electricity to cool your place down. But not in Storey Park. Many of the homes are built as “smart homes,” complete with the latest energy-saving technology including solar panels that’ll significantly lower your bills. If $10 monthly electricity bills and a Pleasantville vibe sound good to you, then you might want to consider Storey Park when writing your life’s next chapter.
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She echoes Varlori’s thoughts on the neighborhood—and the neighbors who give Storey Park its character.
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Q&A with DAVID BELL Name and age: David & Danielle Bell, 44 and 45. Hometown: I am originally from Colorado Springs, CO, and Danielle is a Florida native, originally from Jacksonville, but we have both been in Orlando over 20 years now. Current neighborhood: Narcoossee Village. How do you pay the bills? I am a Manufacturer’s Rep In wholesale sales and Danielle is a Registered Nurse for Halifax Hospice and Orlando Lutheran Towers. What do you create? My only creations typically come out of the kitchen but Danielle is a DIY fanatic. She has recreated everything from a kitchen hutch out of office furniture to a bench sitting in our foyer that was once a dresser. How did you land in Orlando? I came to Orlando in 1996 to compete in the Nightclub & Bar DJ Spin Off at Pleasure Island. Walt Disney World offered me a job to DJ at 8 Traxx so I dropped everything and moved to Orlando. Danielle moved here in 1996 and soon went to work for Southwest Airlines. Do you hold an annual pass? If so, to which park? Yes, we have a Disney family pass for the first time in over 20 years and we have absolutely loved it. What is the last book you read? “The Motivation Manifesto” – A short read but life changing nevertheless.
How you can participate: There are three simple rules to participate in CFM’s I Live Here Project. You must: Meet the Bell family (left to right): Joseph with Darla, David with Daphne and Danielle with Duke.
1. answer all of the questions. 2. be willing to be photographed in your neighborhood.
Name your favorite tattoo: I have several but my favorite is the full sleeve I will have one day when the kids no longer need to eat. Last thing you ate at a food truck? My last food truck visit was in downtown St Cloud and I had such a good time people watching I can’t remember what I ended up ordering. What is your favorite farmers’ market and why? I love the one at Lake Eola downtown. I can bring my dogs and there are lots of great foods to eat for me and the pooches. Butterbeer, Dole whip, or _______? I have no idea what those are?? Springs, lakes, or oceans? We are an ocean-bound family, for sure. We often comment that our current house is our savings plan for a future boat that we plan to retire on. Only in Orlando moment? Appearing with Daphne, our pit bull, in the Citrus Bowl Parade. Dog person or cat person? Since we only have three dogs—two chihuahuas and a pit bull—I guess that says it all. If you could change one thing about Orlando, what would it be? That’s tough to say since I fell in love with this town the minute I got here, but I think I would like to see the SunRail come to Lake Nona. Where can we find you on the web? You can find us individually on Facebook and Instagram where you’ll typically find me swooning over my beautiful wife and the fairytale life we’ve created together. n
3. live, work or play in one of the zip codes we cover: 32812, 32827, 32829, 32832, 34741, 34771 or 34773. Sound good? Great. Send us an email (lynnette@cfmonthly. com) and we’ll send you the questions. After you return your answers to us, we’ll schedule your photo shoot and put you in the queue for publication. And, of course, we’ll give you the heads up when we publish your Q&A in the magazine or online. Because #InternetFamous.
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Vanilla’s great but not when it comes to business. Props to the local biz owners who added some flavor to their networks by meeting new people and expanding their professional connections at Lake Nona’s coolest summertime event. And our heartfelt thanks to Antonio at 407 Cafe for being such a great host and to Shea Rose Photography for the lovely photos.
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