LaVina - Orlando FL Real Estate Summary

LaVina - Orlando Living

Education

Served by the Orange County Public Schools district (OCPS), students living in LaVina have a number of schools in this highly rated school district that will accommodate all of their educational needs. Grade school students attend the Northlake Park Elementary School, and older students can attend any of the 36 middle schools and 18 high schools in the area. Adult learning centers, homebound programs, alternative education institutions, and charter schools are also included within OCPS. A number of parochial and private schools are available throughout Orange County. Local area colleges and institutions of higher learning include University of Central Florida, Warner Southern College, Florida College of Physicians, Columbia College, Valencia Community College, Seminole Community College, and Florida Metropolitan University: Orlando College-South.

Economy & Job Market

Orange County is home to a number of major corporations and companies that provide the residents of LaVina with plenty of opportunities for employment. It can also be noted that the area’s work force is well-educated, with many involved in such high-technology industries such as aerospace and aviation, electronic gaming, film, and television—all which greatly contribute to Orlando’s economy. Health and tourism also play a major role in the area’s job market.

Major employers within Orlando include Lockheed-Martin, Mitsubishi Power Systems, Siemens, Veritas/Seagate, General Dynamics, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon Systems, and Electronic Arts. The city of Orlando is considered a fast-growing medical destination with $2 billion invested into life sciences for projects such as the Florida Hospital and Orlando Health—two of the top-ranked hospitals in the country—the Burnham Institute for Medical Research, University of Central Florida’s medical school, and Florida Hospital’s Nicholson Center for Surgical Advancement, and their Global Robotics Institute. Additionally, major theme parks such as Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World provide employment opportunities as well as family-fun entertainment for residents and visitors. Lastly, the Orange County Convention Center—the second largest convention center in the country by square footage—greatly contributes to the economy as it competes with Las Vegas and Chicago in terms of hosting the most convention attendees.

Attractions & Points of Interest

Residents of LaVina have a bright future ahead of them with new developments and amenities popping up for the benefit of residents. One of these new developments is called LaVina Village, an upscale development that will feature 130,000 square feet of office and retail space, including two out parcel opportunities for banks and restaurants. Additionally, there are plans for two medical buildings that are also in the works for LaVina Village, and a national homebuilder will be involved in the building and construction of upscale condominiums and townhouses.

If you intend to spend the day in Orlando, then you’re in luck as there are a number of entertainment, cultural, and recreational options awaiting you. From the performing arts and classical ballet performances by the Orlando Ballet, succulent steak dinners and eclectic fusion cuisines from Morton’s The Steakhouse and Emeril’s Restaurant, to award-winning shopping at the Mall of Millenia, Orlando Fashion Square and the Orlando Premium Outlets, Orlando has something for everyone.

And let’s not forget about the many theme parks around Orlando; Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World Orlando, and Universal’s Islands of Adventure will bring the kid out in everyone! Museums such as Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!, Orlando Science Center, Orlando Museum of Art, and the Orange County Regional History Center provide plenty of culture for visitors who are looking to learn what the greater Orlando area was like when the Seminole Indians inhabited the area to today’s Disney era.

Parks & Recreation

As a waterfront community that resides in and around Lake Nona and its namesake golf course, residents never have a moment to say that they’re running out of things to do. Outdoor and water recreation plays a key role in the everyday lives of residents. Nearby golf courses in addition to Lake Nona Golf Course include North Shore Golf Club and Eagle Creek Golf Club, with more located within the Orlando metro area.

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