March 25th, 2007 by tisner
Orlando Florida Communities | VillageWalk at Lake Nona
Resort Living by DiVosta Homes
VillageWalk offers a variety of homes with lake views and lush landscaping and is just minutes away from all that Orlando has to offer! This gated community offers a master plan with lots of amenities including:
- Exercise facililty
- Resort pool
- Town Center with gathering areas, multi-purpose room and service station
- Tot lot
- Tennis courts
- Post Office
There are a variety of home types available in VillageWalk.
Capri III – Starting at $284,900
- Attached villas
- Two bedroom + Den/2 Bath
- Two car garage
The Oakmont – Starting at $399,900
- single family home
- three bedroom + Den/2 bath
- two car garage
The Carlyle – Starting at $475,900
- single family home
- four bedroom, 3 bath
- two car garage
The Cayman – Starting at $315,900
- Townhome
- three bedroom/3bath
- two story home
- two car garage
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March 25th, 2007 by tisner
March 23-April 1
March 23-April 1
The Florida Film, Food & Wine Festival is an exciting event and features many guest artists including:
- Chef Steven A. Rujak Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
- Eric Schlosser
- Vintners Claudine Blackwell and Terry Brady Clautiere Vineyards
- Bill Buford The New Yorker, Heat Ciao Italia!
- Joe York Southern Foodways Alliance
- Mary Ann Esposito
- Charleston Chef Robert Stehling Hominy Grill
- Montreal Chef Martin Picard Au Pied du Cochon restaurant
- Chef Vincent Gagliano Chez Vincent
- Patrick Martins and Sarah Wells Obraitis Heritage Foods USA
- Sommelier John Capobianco Best Cellars International
Fast Food Nation, Reefer Madness
The Film Festival has been in existence for 16 years and has an exciting Schedule of Events.
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March 25th, 2007 by tisner
You mean there is a difference?
You mean there is a difference?
Pre-Qaulified means:
- There was a quick assessment based on what you say is your income, debt and so forth
- You may have done an on-line application
Pre-Approved means:
- That there was confirmation based on submitted proof of your income, debt and so forth
- Bank Statements, W2’s, paystubs
- You have a letter from the financial institution that you are qualified for x amount, and the only thing left would be:
- Appraisal
- title & insurance
- And that your situation has not changed, so just because you have an approval doesn’t mean you can quit your job, buy a car and spend all your money in the bank.
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March 24th, 2007 by tisner
Central Florida School District Information
as of the 2006/2007 School Year

- Brevard County Public Schools
- 74,345 Students
- 56 Elementary Schools, 12 Middle and 14 High Schools
- 12 Charter School
- 8,406 Employees & 4,6100 Teachers
- Lake County Public Schools
- 38,000 Students
- 25 Elementary, 9 Middle and 7 High Schools
- 10 Charter School
- Number of Employees & Teachers not available
- Orange County Public Schools
- 177,777 Students
- 111 Elementary, 29 Middle and 17 High Schools
- 14 Charter Schools
- 19,521 Employees and 12,591 Teachers
- Osceola County Public Schools
- 52,651 Students
- 23 Elementary, 10 Middle & 9 High Schools
- 9 Charter Schools
- 6,034 Employees and 3.012 Teachers
- Polk County Pubic Schools
- 93,000 Students
- 61 Elementary, 17 Middle and 15 High Schools
- 13 Charter Schools
- 11,500 Employees and 5,750 Teachers
- Seminole County Public Schools
- 67,351 Students
- 36 Elementary, 11 Middle and 9 High Schools
- 3 Charter Schools
- 9,198 Employees and 4,741 Teachers
- Volusia County Public Schools
- 67,504 Students
- 46 Elementary Schools, 12 Middle and 9 High Schools
- 5 Charter Schools
- 7,180 Employees and 4,081 Teachers
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March 24th, 2007 by tisner
Handy Numbers for Various Departments for the Parks & Recreation Department
Handy Numbers for Various Departments for the Parks & Recreation Department
There are a wonderful selection of activities in Celebration for everyone! To find more information about the many wonderful activiites in Celebration, here are a few numbers that may be of use for you:
Aquatics (407) 566-1698
Basketball (407) 933-7129
Cheer/Baton (407) 361-7656
Football (407) 566-1222
Little League (321) 939-2582
Soccer (407) 566-1222
Swim Team (407) 566-1698
Tennis (407) 808-3121
Gymnastics (407) 566-0733
Mommy & Me (407) 566-1222
Kindermusisk (321) 624-3715
Yoga (407) 566-0656
Kids Nights Out Dates for kids 5-8 years of age serving dinner with lots of games and activities – cost is $20 per child:
- April 27
- May 25
- June 8 & 22
- July 6 & 20
- Augus 3, 17, & 31
- September 28
- October 19
- November 23
Friday Night Live is an event for kids 12-15 at the Celebration k-8 school gym and costs $3 per person. Dates for Friday night live are:
- April 20
- May 4, 11 & 18
- September 7, 14 & 21
- October 5, 12 & 19
- November 2 & 16
- December 7
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March 24th, 2007 by tisner
Reunion is south of Orlando and is a planned community with its own Water Park, award winning tennis facities, fitness and spa.
A variety of communities to choose from!
Reunion is south of Orlando and is a planned community with its own Water Park, award winning tennis facities, fitness and spa. For the golf lover there are 54 holes of colf at three separate golf courses.
There is a variety of of communities in Reunion:
- Seven Eagles – $600,000 -$700,000
- one to three bedroom villas with spectacular views of The Legacy by Arnold Palmer and The Independence Course by Tom Watson.
- Linear Park – Seven Eagles Pool Pavilion with large infinity pool, two jacuzzis, a large cardio fitness center, game rooms and a bar and grille.
- Directly across from Seven Eagles you will find the golf clubhouse with restaurant and lounge
- Golf pro shop
- Heritage Crossing – Mid $400,000 – High $600,000
- Just in the main gate offers condomimium and townhouses
- Townhouses offer "Lock-off capabilities"
- Centre Court Ridge – Mid $600,000 – High $700,000
- In the center of Reunion Resort and Club
- Offers 3-bedroom condominiums.
- Carriage Point – Mid $300,000 – High $400,000
- Closest neighborhood to Walt Disney World Resort
- Town homes overlooking the 17th hole of Tom Watson’s Independence course
- Each villa is located walking distance to Carrage Point pool
- Homestead – Mid $500,000 and up
- Private homes surrounded by Tom Watson Independence Course
- Homes range from 1 to 3 stories with 3 to 8 bedrooms
- Small town feel in this community
- Liberty Bluff – Mid $700,000 and up
- Courtyard private homes with separate carriage house with private apartments in many
- Some pools include private pools, outdoor spas, putting greens or summer kitchens.
- Patriot’s Landing High $500,000’s and up
- Key West style two story luxury homes in pastel colors
- Surrouded by natural conservation areas or lvoerlooking The Legacy by Arnold Palmer.
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March 24th, 2007 by tisner
Vista Lakes centrally located to all of Orlando’s great attractions…
Vista Lakes centrally located to all of Orlando’s great attractions…
- Vista Lakes is a 948-acre residential community in the city of Orlando with two new schools inside the community and provides numerous amenities:
- Jogging and biking trails
- Amusement park-style Residents Club
- Tennis courts and sports fields features a soccer field, softball field, basketball courts, & tot lots
- Fenced dog run, and shade pavilion
- Fishing pier
- Canoe launch
- Junior Olympic pool, kiddie pool with elephant spray fountain, pirate’s shipwreck with two-story waterslide, sundeck with lounge chairs
- Party pavilion
Single-family homes priced from the $400,000’s to over $600,000. Call your Orlando Avenue Top Team for more information today!
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March 24th, 2007 by tisner
Kissimmee Florida on Raccoon Lake
Kissimmee Florida on Raccoon Lake
Located in Kissimmeee, Florida Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa is a gated 33 acre lakefront resort community just minutes from Walt Disney World.
- There will be 600 residences – 15 buildings, 40 residences per building available in two, three or four bedroom homes.
- Homeowners at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa will become Gold Members of Interval International, giving them the flexibility of exchanging a week or weeks at spectacular resorts around the world. Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa is the only resort community in Orlando offering fractional real estate interest as well as whole ownership. Occupancy will begin in spring of 2007. 26,000 sf Clubhouse featuring
- Excercise room sun deck, pool w/waterfalls & bar family pool,
- splash fountain hot tub
- arcade, billards room & Theatre
- Full service spa Business center & meeting rooms.
- Tennis courts Volleyball courts
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Condos: Each residence at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa features:
- crown molding
- granite countertops and glass-top ranges
- covered lanai
- Walk-in closets
- TVs in every room (with a big screen TV in the great-room)
- full-size washers and dryers
Fractional ownership priced from $37,100 to $84,500. Full exclusive ownership priced up to $485,000. To find out more about this community please call the Orlando Avenue Top Team today!
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March 20th, 2007 by tisner
This Orlando community is centrally located and is only 15-20 minutes from Walt Disney World & Universal Studios Resorts, SeaWorld, 40 minutes from Cocoa Beach and just 10 minutes from Orlando International Airport.
This Orlando community is centrally located and is only 15-20 minutes from Walt Disney World & Universal Studios Resorts, SeaWorld, 40 minutes from Cocoa Beach and just 10 minutes from Orlando International Airport.
Community Amenities include:
40,000 square-foot Golf Club with:
- Golf Pro Shop with professional staff with a wide variety of popular golf attire.
- Men’s Smoking Room
- Formal Dining Area with vintage-rich wine cellar
- Conference Room
- Grill Room & Lounge serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner served along with beverage service and deserts.
- Membership Office
- 18-hole Tom Fazio designed golf course
- Spacious practice facility
- Bath and Raquet Club
- Resort-style pool complex
- Comprehensive Fitness Center
- Tennis facilities
- Three water ways, Lake Nona, Buck Lake & Red Lake with freshwater fishing and boating
First of the Communites is Chelsea – which is Courtyard Homes
- Three designs offered by Kamenoff-Hughes Custom Homes, LLC
- Ranging from 3,016 to 3,945 square feet
- Pre-construction priced from the mid-$900’s
- Two designs from Cahill
- Ranging from 5,152 to 5,272 square feet
- Currently offered from $2,600,000
Mayfair on the Lake
- Small community of 15 Golf & Water homesites
- Located between the 10, 17th & 18th holds
- Affording spectacluar views on half, quarter and one acre homesites
- Priced between $900,000 to $1,300,000.
Kensignton Shores
- Ideally located Lake Nona Golf & Country Club and Bath & Racquet Club
- Built by Issa Homes, a mixture of Coach, single-family and Estate Homes ranging from 2,600 to 10,000 square feet
- Prices start from $900,000
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March 18th, 2007 by tisner
Special Events now through June 2007
Special Events now through June 2007
We have the great fortune of sitting in the backyard of one of the world’s greatest attractions — Walt Disney World. With The Magic Kingdom, Epcot, MGM Studios, Animal Kingdom, water parks and Downtown Disney, there is always something fun happening at Walt Disney World. If you are planning on coming to the Orlando Area you might want to check out some of these events at Walt Disney World:
- Attention Baseball Fans! Atlanta Braves Spring Training at Walt Disney World is here until the end of March. Read More
- Epcot’s International Flower Show is April 5-June 3, 2007. This annual event is in its 14th year and is a a favorite of many Read More
- MGM Studio’s Star Wars Weekends June 1-24, 2007. Attention Star Wars fans!!! These are fun weekends dedicated to everything Star Wars Read More
Things change and new events are scheduled regularly, visit The Disney Website for updated information.
If you are thinking of purchasing in the Orlando Area, please call us! We would be happy to assist you to achieve your Real Estate goals!
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