11 Great Neighborhoods: Lake Nona

(ROBERTO GONZALEZ)

Since Tavistock Group acquired the 600-acre Lake Nona Golf and Country Club in 1996, the company has prioritized health, education and technology while developing the community. Tavistock Senior Managing Director Rasesh Thakkar says every nook and cranny of the neighborhood was considered to ensure these things were embedded in Lake Nona life. The community offers free fitness classes to residents, a bike-sharing program, a community garden and 44 miles of trails. In fact, 40 percent of Lake Nona’s 11,000 acres is green space. It’s also home to the U.S. Tennis Association’s National Campus, which offers free lessons for children 10 and under, as well as adult programs and high-performance training. “If you get that mix of health and wellbeing, education and technology right, what naturally falls out of it is inspiring human beings,” he says. The community is packed with gathering spots, Boxi Park being one of the most popular, with anywhere from 3,000 to 6,000 people visiting on a weekend evening, Thakkar says. The open-air park contains several restaurants operating out of repurposed shipping containers, a stage for live music and a playground. Like Chicago’s striking artwork The Bean, some of Lake Nona’s art structures exist to give it a sense of place. Greeting residents at the entrance to the Lake Nona Town Center is Disco, an eye-opening 35-foot-tall Labrador Retriever made of reflective stainless steel. “Lake Nona’s best friend” was designed by JEFRE, a local artist. Another community landmark is The Beacon, a six-story column displaying art and interactive images, such as snow falling during Lake Nona’s winter celebration.

Kim Arena with Coldwell Banker Realty

Lake Nona ranks among the fastest-growing communities in the country, offering something for everyone, with a vast array of thoughtfully designed neighborhoods for today’s living. Couple this with top medical, science and technology innovation, and it is easy to see why Lake Nona is the place to be. Conveniently located in Southeast Orlando, and easy to get to nearby Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World, East and West Coast Beaches, and just minutes to Orlando International Airport. Lake Nona offers a wide range of master designed communities, including the premier Lake Nona Golf & Country Club community with Luxury Custom Estates, nestled along the shores of sparkling Lake Nona in one of Central Florida’s most prestigious country club communities. Laureate Park, a renowned neighborhood with welcoming front porches, cutting edge amenities and great walkability. You will find community gardens, electric car charging stations, resort style Aquatic Center, fitness center, adventure parks, Canvas Restaurant and Market all located within the neighborhood. Laurel Pointe, is one of the newest neighborhoods in Lake Nona. It is an intimate, gated community of single-family estate homes with water or preserve views.

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