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2655 N Narcoossee Rd, St. Cloud, FL 32832 3.74 Acres • Lakefront Amy Platon 321.230.7190 List price is for the full 3.74 acres with 4/3 mobile, but seller is in process of getting county approval on a lot split so the lakefront and lake access lots can be sold separately. Buyer can buy all and keep as one lot with the option to sell one later or make offer for just one of the two lots post split. Either way having this location gets you full access to private, spring fed Lake Hendon. Estate homes line the shores of this pristine lake right in the heart of all the growth and development in the area.
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The Martinez Family (from left to right: Ishu, Noah, 6, Justin, Lucy, 3, Levi, 15 months, Olive, 10)
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The Salazar Boys (Fernando “Nando” and Fernando “Nandito”)
MORNINGSIDE AT LAKE NONA
Meet the Martinez Salazar Families he Morningside Neighborhood of Lake Nona is a tight-knit community, where everyone looks out for each other. It’s one of the reasons Fernando Salazar loves calling it home. He’s lived in Morningside for four years. Fernando grew up in the Orlando area and then went to school at Embry Riddle University, where he studied to be an Air-traffic Controller. When he got out of school, he started his career in Dallas, Texas. But he couldn’t stay away from Orlando, the place he’s always felt was home. His boss at the time lived in the Northlake Park neighborhood, and he’d always heard what a great place it was. So when Fernando moved back to Orlando and was ready to buy a house, he knew Morningside was the place he wanted to be. He loves the fact that his son, Fernando, 11, can run around and play with his friends without any worries. “He has a gazillion friends in the neighborhood that he can run around and have fun with,” says Fernando. The Salazars also big fans of barbeque. So their favorite spot in the area is Sonny’s Barbeque. They go every week to eat and enjoy some family time. Fernando’s job as a supervisor of Air-traffic Controllers at Orlando International Airport requires a lot of focus and attention to detail. He enjoys the special time to eat and relax with his son. These days at work, Fernando doesn’t speak to the pilots as much. It’s only about 8 hours a month, but he’s responsible for quite a bit. “I’m planning the route structure
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far enough away from the big city, without being too far. They love seeing the open fields and wildlife that dot the main roads in Lake Nona. New construction has changed things a bit, but they still find the area extremely peaceful.
uses Legos to build robots and complete missions that exercise the kids’ minds and help teach them about important lessons like teamwork. For the Martinez family, it involves a subject that’s important to them, engineering. Justin is a trained mechanical engineer and now a project manager at Ethos Energy, his father is an electrical engineer, and Ishu’s
But more than the convenience of the loca-
father is an engineer as well. It’s special for
in and out of Orlando International, opening
tion of the Morningside neighborhood, it’s the
Justin to see his children take an interest in
and closing the airport, turning the airport
close relationships with other families in the
the subject, and gives him a great opportunity
around. The timing has to be just right so no
community that make it special. Ishu says that
for quality time with his kids. Justin says he’s
one is delayed, it’s a lot of communication.”
they consider most of their neighbors “second
taking advantage of the age when the kids
He’s involved in a lot of the behind-the-scenes
family”. When Justin had a mishap working on
“still want to hang around us”.
work that makes the airport run efficiently.
something in the garage, the neighbors were
When he’s not running things at the airport,
there for them, bringing dinners for weeks
Coaching their children’s activities has even
and helping however they could.
given Ishu a chance to learn something new
Fernando loves to grill at home. His specialty
herself. She recently stepped in to help coach
is Salmon, grilled on a plank. He and his son
They love spending time with their neighbors,
her daughter’s chess team. She’d never really
also enjoy donating their time to help people
once a month the Martinez family have a
played chess before, but she’s learning as she
in need. Every year they take a trip to Colom-
game night and dinner where they cook dif-
goes. She enjoys the time spent with her kids
bia and donate their time and goods such as
ferent ethnic foods and play games. They also
and the fact that she’s pushing herself to learn
clothing and food to an orphanage there. Most
throw block parties during football season.
something new.
of Fernando’s family is in Colombia, and it’s a
They also enjoy doing DIY projects at home,
great chance to volunteer much needed help,
they prefer to make things as opposed to
Ishu’s focus on improving her community has
as well as spend time with loved ones. They
buying them.
led her to volunteer for many different roles.
see this same kind of charitable, familial spirit
She’s the chair of the yearbook committee for
in the Morningside neighborhood. It’s a place
Most of the time though, Ishu and Justin are
the PTA, she’s the chair of the social events
they’re proud to call home.
involved in many activities with their four
committee, and she’s on the rental commit-
children. Olive, 10, is involved in soccer,
tee for the HOA approving who can rent in
The Martinez family also loves and contributes
chess, and the robotics team. Noah, 6, is also
the community. Justin calls her “supermom”
to the closeness of the community in Morning-
involved in chess and soccer, and Lucy, 3, and
and he’s inspired by all that she does for her
side. Ishu and Justin Martinez have lived in the
Levi, 15 months, enjoy following their older
family and the community. For Ishu, it’s about
community for nine years. Justin grew up in
siblings and getting involved in their interests.
making sure her children grow up in the best
the Orlando area since he was around 10 years
Olive loves being involved with the robotics
community possible. Making her community
old. He loved the fact that the community is
team. The team, which Justin helps coach,
better for them is her greatest goal.
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$227,750 MEDIAN HOME PRICE 2017
$263,167
Morningside is located surrounded by beautiful parks and bike trails. The local YMCA and North Lake Park Elementary are within walking distance of Morningside. There are plenty of restaurants and amenities like public tennis courts and basketball courts nearby. Morningside has something for the whole family.
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The Alday Family (from left to right: Amy, Colby, 11, Hayden, 7, Jason)
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Name and age: Jason (42), Amy (44), Colby (11), Hayden (7) Hometown: We are both from Port Charlotte, FL. Current Neighborhood: Moss Park Reserve What is your favorite part about living in your neighborhood? We moved to this neighborhood over the summer after extensively home shopping in the Lake Nona area for about 12 months. We decided on this neighborhood because it was small, quiet and private. The neighbors that we have met have all been friendly and welcoming. Our boys have already made lots of friends to run around with in the neighborhood. We especially love that the lots are all oversized and allow plenty of space for our kids and their friends to run and play. We enjoy the scenic sunset views of Lake Hart. The neighborhood has a rural feel, yet we are only minutes away from the highways, restaurants and shopping. What is your occupation? Jason: Engineer at Apple Amy: Elementary School Library Media Specialist How did you land in Orlando? Amy: after college at USF, I moved back to my small hometown and began teaching but on the weekends I would travel to Orlando to visit friends. Then I applied to a new school that was opening in Orange County and made the move here and later enrolled in graduate school at UCF and have been here ever since. Jason: after graduating from college at Florida Tech, I was offered an engineering job in Orlando.
Favorite Local Hangout? Our kids love going to PDQ and Menchies Jason spends lots of his time at Lowes and Home Depot, working on projects around the house. Amy enjoys Nona Blue and Orange Theory. Favorite family activities? We love being outdoors and staying active with our kids. Our kids enjoy playing soccer and basketball at the Lake Nona YMCA, tennis at USTA, and golf through The First Tee of Central Florida. We also like to visit Disney and the beach.
If you could change one thing about Central Florida what would it be? The traffic on Narcoossee Rd. Where can we find you on the web? Nextdoor What are you most proud of? We are both proud of our children and family.
Springs, lakes or oceans? Definitely the ocean! Every summer, we spend a week at Daytona Beach with friends and family.
With all of its growth, what are you most excited about coming to Central Florida? We have enjoyed the USTA tennis complex. Our kids have taken lessons there and we have been impressed with the coaches and events. We have also enjoyed visiting the new Drive Shack. We are looking forward to the various expansions at the Disney parks.
Only in Central Florida moment? Amy: Being able to see the sunrise on the Atlantic and the sun set on the gulf in the same day. Jason: Being able to view the SpaceX launches.
Dog person, cat person, or other? Dog – our Cocker Spaniel passed away several years ago. We hope to add another dog to our family one day. n
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