Sitting just north of downtown Orlando is the highly sought after, luxury home market of Winter Park. The center of Winter Park is host to a variety of shops, with everything from high end boutiques to national chains. The cities brick paved streets, tree lined parks and popular festivals throughout the year make Winter Park real estate one of the most popular, and sought after communities in all of Orlando.
Winter Park’s 30,000 residents are proud of their town’s history, of which few Central Florida communities can claim. The community spirit is evident when you stroll down Park Ave through the myriad of shops and restaurants that are always lined with people. It’s also obvious in the many community events such as the annual festivals, including the Bach Festival and the renowned Sidewalk Art Festival.
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Sanford is one of Central Florida’s oldest incorporated cities. Residents of this city are home to bricklined streets, towering oaks, elegant store-fronts and large, nineteenth-century Victorian homes. The downtown area, which at one time featured feed stores and dry good sellers, now showcases eclectic antique shops, fine restaurants, performing arts center, and art galleries. The city of Sanford also has a new shopping district located just off I-4 that features the Seminole Town Center mall and a variety of other big box stores. Whether you want to live in a historic town or in a luxury community, Sanford has a community that fits your needs.
The city of Oviedo is located in Seminole County 13 miles NE of Orlando, Florida and 91 miles NE of Tampa, Florida. Originally, the town of Oviedo was inhabited by the Timucuans, a Native American tribe. The earliest settlers of modern day Oviedo came around 1865, just after the Civil War. They started living by the shores of Lake Jessup. The community progressed well and in March 1879, when it had its first post office, adopted the name Oviedo, which was suggested by the first postmaster Andrew Aulin. The area was incorporated as a city in 1925.
Orlando is a great place to call home, which is why more than 2.1 million people reside in Greater Orlando. Orlando is probably best known as the epicenter of fun and excitement, as more than 100 attractions from Disney World to Universal Studios keep visitors coming back for more.
Maitland is one of the oldest incorporated municipalities in Central Florida and is rich in history. The area was once called Fumecheliga (Musk Mellon Place) by the Seminole Indians before it was established as Fort Maitland in 1838 by the U.S. Army. Aside from it’s rich history, Maitland is a wonderful place to call home with a variety of communities spread through the abundant supply of lakes that help add to the city’s charm. Although it’s a smaller city, residents have access to wonderful amenities like parks, museums, shopping, and fine dining just to name a few. Located just off I-4, Maitland is an attractive city for those needing a convenient commute.
Longwood is the smallest town in land area in Seminole County with the second smallest population, but is has a charm like no other. The residents of Longwood have all the amenities of a larger city but without the hustle and bustle. Longwood has a wide variety of homes from your traditional middle America neighborhoods to multi-million dollar mansions. One of the most convenient features of Longwood is that several major highways intersect the city which makes getting to work or play quick and easy. Once you see Longwood, you probably won’t want to leave.
According to CNN/Money Magazine, Lake Mary continues to rank as the #1 small town in Florida in which to live. Located approximately 18 miles north of Orlando just off Interstate 4, the Lake Mary continues to be a choice location for national businesses, many of which spend considerable time and money searching for the right place. The city boasts a small-town atmosphere, a high standard of living and superb recreation. Residents of this community have some of the most spectacular outdoor recreation just outside their door. On any given day, you can enjoy everything from playing in their modern splash park to playing golf on one of their many championship golf courses. The city also has facilities for tennis, soccer, baseball, skating, and cycling just to name a few.
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