Developed on the principle of the “small town life”, Avalon Park was designed with walkable neighborhoods and tree- lined streets where shopping, dining, professional services and community events are within walking distance of home. Located 25 minutes due east of downtown Orlando, nestled beside the Econlockhatchee River, this newly developed village truly evokes an idea of small town America. Avalon Park has 240 acres of wetlands, 400 acres of preserves and more than 250 acres of man-made lakes, walking-biking trails and a pool with a cabana located in the center of each neighborhood. Single family homes, apartments, townhomes and live-work spaces are available throughout Avalon Park as well as a Senior Living Facility.

Approximately 20 minutes north of Orlando, Interstate 4 (I-4) leads into the city of Altamonte (the “e” is silent) Springs. The older residential neighborhoods, established in the 70’s, are located more on the fringe of Altamonte Springs on either side of I-4. Centrally located to I-4 on State Road 436 is the planned development- Cranes Roost Park on Cranes Roost Lake. With the lake anchoring the new outdoor town center- Uptown Altamonte- this primary business district is where a mixed use of retail shops, restaurants and commercial space are incorporated within walking distance of large scale apartment buildings and condominiums. Cranes Roost Lake is also home to a dazzling choreographed water show featuring all genres of music for young and old alike. This newly developed area has a unique urban feel and has become a popular spot attracting residents from nearby Maitland, Casselberry and Longwood.

A few blocks west of Baldwin Park is Audubon Park. Tree lined streets named after birds is the motivation for the name of this eclectic, fun and funky neighborhood. A mix of artsy and unique of shops, fabulous restaurants, and friendly, locally owned businesses dot the main retail corridor, Corrine Drive. At the most western end of Corrine Drive, within walking distance of Audubon Park, is the home of the Historical Harry P. Leu Gardens. In 1960 businessman Harry P. Leu donated this 49-acre botanical garden, on Lake Rowena, to the city of Orlando. Garden paths lead through hundred year old oaks draped in moss, king-size Camphor trees, butterfly gardens and more than 50 species of Camellias- one of the largest collections in the world. Where theme-parks are abundant, these gardens are a hidden gem in the Audubon Park neighborhood and offer a rare look into "old Florida".

Baldwin Park (32814) is a Planned Florida Community. Together with a strong sense of Old Florida and a traditional neighborhood, Baldwin Park has created a well- defined community. From 1940-1968 Baldwin Park was the site of Army Corp and Air Force base and then from1968- 1999 the base was the home of the Orlando Naval Training Center. Over 650,000 sailors received basic training here. Centrally located with a little more than 2 miles away from Downtown Orlando, all major highways are easily accessible and the Orlando International Airport less than an 8 mile drive. This neighborhood is pedestrian friendly with wide sidewalks all within walking distance of the village center. There you will find a unique collection of eateries, stores, offices, coffee shops and places to meet and socialize. Community playgrounds, swimming pools and state-of-the-art workout facilities are some of the amenities available to residents. Blue Jacket Park is a 55 acre, City of Orlando, park within Baldwin Park. It is home to spacious playing fields, soccer fields, and basketball and tennis courts. Covered picnic pavilions are dotted throughout the park. Winding through the neighborhood is the popular Cady Way Trail. This extra wide paved pathway covers over 50 miles of jogging, walking and biking trails and is enjoyed by city and community residents alike.

Much of Central Florida is of flat terrain, however Clermont is known as the “Gem of the Hills”. This community is one of the few Florida counties that actually has rolling hills similar to its namesake- Clermont, France. Located in south Lake County, Clermont is 25 miles west of Orlando and 25 miles northwest of Disney World. Founded in 1884 and incorporated in 1916, the historic downtown district is still much as it was 50 years ago. Clermont is recognized for its many fresh water lakes and canals as well as the citrus industry. The Florida Citrus Tower was once the most famous landmark in the Central Florida area. Built in 1956 and standing 226 feet over Clermont, it was once of the first constructed attractions in Florida. The Lakeridge Winery & Vineyard also makes its home in Clermont. This winery sits on a 127 acre estate and is open daily for tours and wine tastings. With an array of events that go on year round, Clermont is also host to the new Rails to Trails bike trail which extends from Clermont to Ocoee.

Affectionately known as 32804….College Park is centrally located between Downtown Orlando and Winter Park and Interstate 4 is easily accessible. Located within College Park; Loch Haven Park plays hosts to many different cultural hotspots such as The Orlando Museum of Art, The Mennello Museum of Art , The Orlando Science Center and The Orlando Shakespeare Center as well as the world renowned Harry P. Leu Gardens- right around the corner. Shopping takes place on the main street, Edgewater Drive. There you can find boutique shops ranging from personalized stationery and invitations to gourmet foods and wines to cycling and pet specialty shops. Restaurants and cafes, coffeehouses and teahouses are dotted up and down Edgewater as well as a very Retro Publix Grocery Store….”Where Shopping is a Pleasure.”

Colonialtown is bordered on the west and east by Mills Avenue and Bumby respectively and located North of Colonial Drive and South of Virginia Ave. between College Park and Audubon Park. Brick streets and bungalows line this historical and diverse neighborhood. Spotted along the Mills Ave. section are all kinds of Asian cafes and markets to Middle Eastern Bakeries and Turkish Cuisine or good old American comfort food diners. In the center of Colonialtown, between Hampton and Bumby, North of Colonial, and South of Weber is a small area known as Garden Plaza. In the 30’s and 40’s it was small park with landscaped medians and gardens, and a gazebo where the current round-about resides. And in the 20’s it was once believed to be a plant nursery by one of the residents, Mr. F.B.Mills. There on his 60 acre parcel he cultivated and sold gladiolus bulbs which he shipped to all parts of the United States under the business name “Colonial Gardens”. The Colonialtown Neighborhood Center offers The John Long Memorial pool and a variety of programs and activities for the community, such as after school and summer programs for elementary school age children.

Taking Orange Ave. south of downtown will lead you into Delaney Park which is one of Orlando’s oldest neighborhoods and actually it is a recreational park. It was originally called Duckworth Park, but the name was changed in 1959 to Delaney Park. The park is approximately 7.25 acres. Delaney Park offers a good blend of oak-shaded areas, ball fields, open space, playgrounds and picnic facilities. Colonial homes, Florida Bungalows and Mediterranean Historic homes line the brick streets. Lake Davis centrally located and is a popular spot for neighborhood walkers and joggers. Orange Regional Medical Center and Winnie Palmer Children’s Hospital is within walking distance of Delaney Park making it a convenient place of residence for many of the hospital employees. West of Delaney Park across Orange Ave. is South of Downtown- hence the moniker- The Sodo District. Sodo is changing, a once small strip center, into an industrial block of urban activity. This 22- acre of mixed-use development blends office space, restaurants, one of the most architectural appointed Target’s in the US, alongside luxury residential apartments. For this reason it has been dubbed, “A place where life comes together.” www.delaneypark.org

Known as a suburb of Orlando, Dr. Phillips area is located approximately 22 miles southwest of downtown Orlando. Named for the Orlando citrus industrialist turned philanthropist, Dr. Phillip Phillips, this area extends from the north end of Conroy Road to the south end of the Sand Lake Chain. What was once thousands of acres of orange groves is now home to Golf Course Communities such as Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill, Turtle Creek, Phillips Landing and Vizcaya. This area is renowned for offering a quality lifestyle with the location in close proximity of major theme parks, the Orlando convention center, and the famous Restaurant Row off of Sand Lake Road.

26 miles east of Walt Disney World, Kissimmee could be known as Disney’s bedroom community. Pronounced with the emphasis on the “SIM”, Kissimmee is located in Osceola County and was incorporated as a city in 1833. Its growth can be acclaimed to a business man from Philadelphia who contracted with the state of Florida to drain its southern lands. On 2 million acres in Kissimmee is where this drainage operation was based. Until the boom of Disney World in 1971, much of Kissimmee was ranchlands as well as some citrus packing. Today tourism spreads wide throughout Kissimmee. Home to high-end outlet malls, countless hotels, popular eating establishments and numerous theme park attractions; Kissimmee neighborhoods such as Poinciana and Hunter’s Creek have become the choice residential destination for the countless people in the service industry.

Approximately 40 minutes north of downtown Orlando, off of Interstate 4, Heathrow is a master planned, private gated community of single family homes, townhomes and condominiums. Developed in 1985 by the Chun King founder, Jeno Palucci, this 3,000 acre community has more than 1,900 homes distributed throughout smaller sub- divided neighborhoods. Golf course and lake front properties are scattered about this internationally well known luxurious community, ranking it the #4 best place to live in America by Money magazine.

North of Orlando and northwest of Winter Park is, Maitland, one of the oldest incorporated municipalities in Central Florida. Once inhabited by Native Americans; this settlement was named after Fort Maitland, which was built in 1838. During the Second Seminole Indian War the fort was torn down but the settlement remained and later called Maitland. Citrus groves were abundant after the civil war and the Maitland became extensively involved with citrus production up through the 1960’s. This suburb of Orlando has several century old homes that make up the “historical corridor”- many still standing. The city of Maitland also boasts the Enzian Theater, a nationally recognized full time independent movie theater and host to the Florida Film Festival. As well as the theater, Maitland is also the home of the Maitland Art Center (formerly the Research Studio, 1937) and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its unique Mayan-Aztec sculptures and murals.

Approximately 30 miles northwest of Orlando is the small quaint town of Mount Dora. This quiet lakefront “village” truly represents southern charm and hospitality. There is no “mountain” to speak of but with an unusual elevation of 184 feet above sea level, Mount Dora is Florida’s own little mountain top town with sweeping vistas of orange groves and a chain of lakes that covers more than 540 acres of the city. In the mid 1800’s, Mrs. Dora Ann Dawdry was a prominent resident and had befriended many federal surveyors with her southern hospitality. To show their gratitude they named the largest lake of the area after her, Lake Dora, and several years later the town was christened Mount Dora. On the shores of Lake Dora was a small 2- story hotel with 10 rooms, The Alexander House. It was opened in the late 1880’s and was a popular winter retreat for boaters, fishermen and hunters. Still in operation today it has been renamed Lakeside Inn and boasts more than 85 rooms and suites. This picturesque Victorian mansion has become one of the most sought after locations in Central Florida for a true southern wedding. With its many historic buildings and large oak trees, Mount Dora is known for its variety of specialty shops and assortment of antique shops. This little village is host to eight major annual festivals. From the internationally known antiques extravaganza- Rennigers Twin Markets- to sailing regattas, antique car and boat shows, bicycle festivals, the Mount Dora Arts Festival to the Christmas lighting festival which draws thousands of visitors every year. With all its charm and hospitality, Mount Dora is rightly named “Someplace Special”.www.mountdora.com

Even though Narcoossee is approximately 25 miles southeast of Orlando and located in eastern Osceola County it is still considered part of the Orlando- Kissimmee metropolitan area. Named for the Creek Indian word meaning bear, English settlers began arriving in the late 1880’s drawn by newspaper ads promising an abundant income from the area’s citrus groves. Once a sleepy little citrus community, Narcoossee is developing into a major host to several medical research facilities and hospitals. The Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute is one of the most influential non-profit medical institutes in the US, focusing on such topics as cancer, stem cell research, neuroscience and diabetes. Construction is underway on several other facilities; Nemours Children’s Hospital, Orlando Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center and University of Florida has announced its plans to build an academic and research center which will house the UF College of Pharmacy. Many of Narcoossee residential neighborhoods are high end golf communities. Boasting more than 7,000 acres of a master planned community and a 600 acre golf course Lake Nona Preserve and NonaCrest has become the first choice of residence for many professional golfers; Ernie Els, Anika Sorenstam and Sergio Garcia just to name a few. Soon there are plans to create a major open-air town center that will include department stores, upscale fashion and large-scale retailers, restaurants and other entertainment venues, making Narccoossee a highly desirable area to live, work and play.

Thornton Park is located in Downtown Orlando and is wonderful example of urban mixed-use development. Lake Eola and its landmark art deco fountain anchor the west side of this trendy and hip neighborhood. Shady oak trees line the brick streets with assorted architectural styles of homes…Lofts, high-rise condos and townhomes give a hip and trendy vibe, where the Florida Cracker style bungalows provide a simple vintage charm to this gem of a neighborhood. A variety of chic boutiques, upscale restaurants and outdoor cafes contribute to this diverse locale. You will find cuisine from BBQ, Sushi and Pizzas to Steaks, American bistros, several Wine bars and a spot to grab an award winning burger. On Sunday’s Lake Eola holds court to the Downtown Farmer’s Market with its very own Mimosa Garden.

North of Dr. Phillips and located approximately 18 miles southwest of downtown Orlando is Windermere; a tiny town located on a neck of land between several lakes in the Lake Butler Chain. Chartered in 1889, Windermere is making sure it keeps the Main Street small-town sentiment by by restricting much of its retail development in the downtown area. Luxury gated residential communities such as Keene’s Point, Butler Bay and the golf community- Isleworth- who’s most famous resident is Tiger Woods- are dotted amongst the chain of lakes lending truth to the Windermere tagline: “Among the Lakes”.

North of Winter Garden is located 15 miles west of downtown Orlando, bordered on the south by Windermere and on the north by Lake Apopka. Fondly called a “modern day” Mayberry USA, Winter Garden is truly a cozy old southern town. Through the middle of the Downtown Historic District is the recreational West Orange Trail. Bicycle stores, art studios, flower shops and a wide range of cafes and eateries flank this promenade illustrating the revitalization of this lively little community. Summerlake, Stoneybrook, Lake Roberts Landing and Regency Oaks are just a sampling of neighborhoods that show why Winter Garden is one of fastest growing suburbs by Forbes.com. It’s more than just a bedroom community on the fringe of Orlando. It’s a place for growing businesses and families.

Winter Park, Florida is home to Rollins College, a private liberal arts College, and the famous Morse Museum of Art- which houses the largest Tiffany Collection of Glass...on Earth. The brick streets of Park Avenue run through the center of this picturesque little village, which offers a variety of boutique shops as well as award winning cafes and restaurants. Every spring, art enthusiasts flock from all over to the internationally recognized Winter Park Art Festival. For the past 50 years The Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour still cruises through the canals and the chain of lakes to get a backdoor view the magnificent lakefront homes of Winter Park.