Windermere, FL voted Best Place to LiveCongratulations to the Town of Windermere, FL, voted 'Best Place to Live' in the 2013 Best of Southwest contest.

For the sixth year, the Southwest Orlando Bulletin surveyed hundreds of readers to compile the annual Best of Southwest series.The 'Best of' series ranks Orlando resident's favorite restaurants, places to live, fitness facilities, Orlando area theme parks, parks and recreation, shopping venues, Central Florida resorts, and more.

Dr Phillips nabbed the #2 spot for Best Places to Live, while Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge took the top spot as the #1 Best Golf Club/Course. Best Park goes to the Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake.

The Town of Windermere, FL, surrounded by the Butler Chain of

South Bay home for sale in the Orlando area of Dr Phillips, privately situated on a conservation lot, with no rear neighbors. Offering South Bay Home for Sale in Dr Phillips with over 3,700 square feet.

This Orlando real estate is just minutes from Restaurant Row, the Bay Hill Club and Lodge, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and all of the great Central Florida attractions, shopping, and dining.

The South Bay custom home was constructed in 1988 and features five bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, granite counter tops, breakfast bar, spacious master suite, formal dining room, formal living room, and heated pool and spa.

Listing Price: $539,000 - 8701 South Bay Drive Orlando FL 32819

Home for sale in the Dr Phillips area of Southwest Orlando, in the Torey Pines community. Offering over 2,700 square feet with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and an oversized side entry 2-car garage. This beautiful Orlando pool home is situated on an 1/2 acre cul-de-sac lot, with several home upgrades. 

The Torey Pines subdivision is located south of Conroy Windermere Road, off of Apopka Vineland Road. Residents appreciate convenient proximity to area shopping, grocery stores, the Mall at Millenia, Restaurant Row, and the highly rated Orange County Schools of Palm Lake Elementary, Chain of Lakes Middle School, and Olympia High School. 

Listing Price: $449,000 - 5117 Pine Top Place Orlando, FL 32819

Toscana Homes for Sale Located in Dr Phillips, convenient to Universal Studios, Restaurant Row, and the many shopping locations in the Orlando area, this Toscana townhouse is in the heart of it all.

Constructed in 2006 and offering over 2,300 square feet with granite counter tops, 42" cabinets, crown molding, and a 2 car garage.

Short Sale Listing Price: $275,000

Contact Jeffrey Funk to schedule your private showing 407-438-4028.

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Orlando home for sale in the gated community of Kensington Park. This beautiful custom home was built in 2002 and offers a spacious 3,525 square feet. With a built in heated pool and spa, gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops and gas range, an oversized master suite with sitting area, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a large bonus room - this Central Florida home is sure to please.

Kensington Park is perfectly located in close proximity to Restaurant Row, upscale shopping at the Mall at Millenia, Universal Studios, and the highly rated Orange County schools of Palm Lake Elementary, Chain of Lakes Middle School, and Olympia High School.

Listing Price: $580,000

4827 Kensington Park Boulevard Orlando, Florida 32819

Located in Dr Phillips, you will find one of Orange County's flagship community parks, the Dr. P. Phillips Community Park. This Orange County public park offers a variety of amenities and activities for Orlando residents to enjoy.

Designed and maintained by the Orange County Parks and Recreation Department, the park receives its name in honor of the prominent Orlando businessman, Dr. Phillip Phillips.

The 80-acre park is located along the beautiful shores of the Sand Lake Chain of Lakes just a short distance from many upscale Orlando communities, including Turtle Creek, Phillips Landing, Bay Hill, Venezia, and Parkside.

Dr. P. Phillips Community Park Amenities and Activities

• Picnic Areas with Grills
• Covered Pavilions - spaces available

Located in Orlando, in the heart of Dr. Phillips, Restaurant Row has long been considered THE PLACE for dining in Southwest Orlando, FL. Although Restaurant Row is best known for its seemingly endless dining opportunities, did you know it is also home to a wide array of retail shopping centers, beauty salons, spas, upscale boutiques and specialty stores? 

In Orange County, Florida along the famous one mile stretch of West Sand Lake Road between Apopka Vineland and Interstate 4, you will find several shopping plaza's including the Dr. Phillips Marketplace, The Fountains at Bay Hill, Plaza Venezia, Phillips Crossing Center, Dellagio Town Center, the Rialto Shopping Plaza, the Phoenicia Center, and coming soon: Parkside at Dr. Phillips with Trader Joe's

Located on the Sand Lake Chain of Lakes, in the Southwest area of Orlando known as Dr. Phillips, you will find this stunning example of Venezia Real Estate. Custom built in 2008 on an over sized lot, with great attention to detail, wonderful finishes, and several energy efficiencies. Spanning over 4,800 square feet, this Central Florida Lakefront Home is perfect for entertaining. With 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, chef's kitchen, bonus room, office, custom lagoon style pool with slide, summer kitchen, private boat dock, and more - this spectacular Dr. Phillips home is perfect for a growing family!

Listing price: $1,415,000

Venezia is one of Dr. Phillips newest lakefront communities, located in perfect proximity shopping, dining, Restaurant Row, Walt

Charles Schwab is now open in Windermere Florida! Serving the Southwest Orlando communities of Windermere and Dr. Phillips. This independent branch is located in the Cascade at Isleworth Shopping Center, adjacent to The Grove at Isleworth, on South Apopka Vineland Road and Conroy Windermere Road.

Charles Schwab - Windermere, Florida
4848 South Apopka Vineland Road
Suite 204
Orlando, Florida 32819
407-909-0485

Brokerage Services available at the Charles Schwab Windermere, FL Branch Location

• New Accounts
• Investment Advice
• Financial Planning
• Retirement Guidance
• Check Deposits
• Financial/Investment/Retirement Workshops

The Windermere - Orlando branch location is in excellent proximity to several Windermere and Dr. Phillips

The City of Orlando's largest community park, Bill Frederick Park spans an impressive one hundred and seventy eight acres. Located on the quiet shores of Turkey Lake, the park provides numerous amenities and activities. Bill Frederick Park is conveniently located near the Florida Turnpike, area shopping, Orlando Theme Parks, and is just a short drive from some of the finest Dr. Phillips Real Estate and Windermere, FL Real Estate in the area.

First opened to the public in 1978, the park originally had a producing orange grove with over 2000 orange trees.  In 1980 plans were in place to develop a campground facility on the grounds. The orange trees were successfully relocated, and the campground was opened in 1981.

The Bill Frederick Campground offers