ORANGE COUNTY NEIGHBORHOODS
Winter Park
Winter Garden
Windermere/Isleworth
Southeast Orlando
Ocoee
Maitland
Lake Nona
Gotha
Downtown Orlando
Conway Chain of Lakes
College Park
Baldwin Park
Apopka
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3. In 1857, WC Roper settled into the area
seeking a place to build a home and raise his
family. The ambitious settler opened and
operated a sawmill, gristmill, sugar mill and
cotton gin. He also served as Orange
County’s Superintendent of schools from
1873 to 1877. Fondly referred to as a
modern-day Mayberry USA by residents,
Winter Garden is a Florida destination - only
without pretense.
5. Established in 1889 and known for pristine
lakes and championship golf courses,
Windermere is one of the most prestigious
neighborhoods in all of Central
Florida.Exclusive mansions and estates grace
the shoreline of the spring-fed Butler Chain of
Lakes where residents enjoy boating, skiing,
and fishing through interconnecting lakes –
designated as one of Florida’s “Outstanding
Waterways”.
6. Southeast Orlando
This 100 square mile area encompasses the
University of Central Florida, Orlando
International Airport and various master-
planned communities such as Avalon Park &
Waterford Lakes. These communities are a mix
of single-family and multi-family homes
clustered around retail, restaurant,
entertainment and commercial development.
Avalon Park was built upon the rich traditions of
small-town life.
7. Ocoee
Through the years, Ocoee transformed
from an isolated citrus town to now the 3rd
largest cities in Orange County. Today,
Ocoee is home to a one million square foot
regional mall, and over 25 new subdivisions
with homes of all price ranges. Housing is
Ocoee’s hot commodity.
8. Maitland
Established in 1839 as Fort Maitland by the
U.S. Army, Maitland is a city rich in history. The
residents of the city are proud of the city’s past
and activelypursue preservation of historical
residences. A “historical corridor” has been
established encompassing old residences still
standing and occupied in the Lake Lily-Lake
Catherine area and extending through the
Central portion of the city.
10. Lake Nona is an impressive, 7,000 acre,
master-planned community located within
the City limits of Orlando. The area offers
incredible amenities combined with diverse
workspaces andreal estate options,
including a 600-acre private residential golf
club community. This community boasts an
abundance of retail and entertainment
choices living harmoniously next to the new
Science & Technology Park.
11. Gotha
The town of Gotha, Florida, just north of upscale
Windermere, was founded in 1879 by German
immigrant H. A. Hempel. Hempel Avenue, the
“main street” of Gotha, is named in his honor.
Gotha is well-known for its horticultural history
and was once dubbed the “Caladium Capital of
the World” and home of Henry Nehrling, a
horticulturist who specialized in growing tropical
and subtropical plants.
13. Downtown Orlando is a vibrant and historic
urban neighborhood with easy access to
cultural arts venues, shopping, entertainment,
major attractions and a thriving business
district.Orlando has recently received national
recognition from Forbes magazine who ranks
Metro Orlando fourth on their annual list of
"Most Wired Cities." and Fast Company
magazine ranked Orlando a fast city full of
innovation.
15. The Conway Chain is one of Orlando's top
waterfront residence locations. Conveniently
located just south of Downtown Orlando, it is
nestled in between the incorporated towns
ofBelle Isle and Edgewood. This area is
popular for professionals and families seeking
the lakefront lifestyle within a quick drive of
the airport, major hospitals, shopping and the
downtown business district.
16. College Park
Orlando’s best kept secret is set around 287 acres
of lakes, including Lake Adair, Ivanhoe, Concord
and Silver. This lovely, unique, urban neighborhood
has, for decades been home to some of Orlando’s
most distinguished community leaders. Some are
as world famous as Astronaut John Young and
author Jack Kerouac. Downtown College Park is
what draws so many to this wonderful, village within
the city. Tea houses, fabulous restaurants and
cafes, houses of worship, and one of the top five
cooking schools in the country.
18. Baldwin Park was designed with the residents
of communities in Orlando in mind. Parks,
lakes and open spaces have been carefully
planned to contribute to a healthy
environment that provides a meaningful
habitat for flora, fauna and people. The goal is
to make Baldwin Park a model of
environmental stewardship for Orlando and a
source of pride for its residents.
19. Apopka
Located in the north eastern section of Orange
County, this historic city that was officially
incorporated under the name “Apopka” in
1882. As the indoor foliage capital of the world,
Apopka has a large number of businesses that
are dedicated to growing orchids. Although
Apopka’s “roots” are in agriculture, this area
now hosts some of the region’s most exclusive
addresses.
