This area has experienced a tremendous growth in the last 30 years, due largely to the location of two key local industries: defense and tourism. Many people move to the Dr. Phillips area due to the reputation of the public schools alone. The area also features a 43-acre, state-of-the-art County park located on Big Sand Lake. Due to its location on the eastern shore of the beloved Butler Chain of Lakes, many residents are also active in boating and water sports.
Downtown Orlando is a premier destination featuring an abundance of amenities, including the best in sports and entertainment. With many options to choose from including cultural events, museums, a multitude of nightlife options, and walking around our Main Streets, Downtown Orlando offers something for residents and visitors.
The city’s most attractive features include its lakes, tree canopy, bricked streets, shopping district on Park Avenue. Today everyone can enjoy these same amenities in addition to great restaurants, museums, entertainment, theater, outdoor activities, festivals and much more. The city is also famous for the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival which draws over 250,000 visitors each year to Central Park to enjoy some of the best art and music in the United States.
Kissimmee is a city in Central Florida’s Osceola County, just south of Orlando. It’s known for its proximity to the region’s multitude of amusement parks, including the massive Walt Disney World Resort complex. The city lies along the northwest shore of Lake Tohopekaliga (nicknamed Lake Toho), and its verdant Kissimmee Waterfront Park encompasses walking paths, playgrounds and a fishing pier. A great place to visit and even better to call home.
The city of Windermere is surrounded by the picturesque Butler Chain of Lakes, making it the perfect place for some of Central Florida’s most elegant and unique residential communities. Located just 14 miles southwest of Downtown Orlando, residents of Windermere can enjoy big city life and all of the famous attractions, but still return home to the serenity and shelter of small town living. Great schools, incredible recreational opportunities, breathtaking waters, beautiful landscapes, and convenient proximity to Downtown Orlando and tourist attractions make Windermere one of the top choices for families and children.
Ranked as one of the fastest growing suburbs by Forbes.com, Winter Garden is a place for growing families and businesses. The historic downtown Winter Garden has the small town charm of old Florida, with its brick-lined streets, beautiful architecture old-fashioned shops and historic buildings dating as far back as the 1890s. The city is home to a number of shops, museums, theaters and art galleries. It also has the West Orange Trail, which runs right through the center of downtown Winter Garden and is used daily by residents for running, biking and rollerblading.