Best of Southwest 2009 - Use it to determine where you want to live

The Southwest Orl, ando Bulletin reported the Best of Southwest 2009 in its January 8-21, 2009 issue.  The Best of Southwest 2009 was the feedback of hundreds of Southwest readers.   This bulletin is published semimonthly with an emphasis on local content within Southwest Orlando area and has a circulation of 43,000 households.  Bold text reflects the winners in each category.

So, here are some of the results for your reference:

Best place to live in Southwest - (1) Dr. Phillips, (2) Windermere and (3) Bay Hill

Best Southwest Park - (1) Dr. P. Phillips Community Park, (2) Bill Frederick Park and Pool at Turkey Lake and (3) Shadow Bay Park

Best Golf Club/Course - (1) Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge, (2) MetroWest Golf Club and (3) Shingle Creek Golf Club

Best Fine Dining Restaurant - (1) Seasons 52, (2) Vines Grille & Wine Bar and (3) Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine

Best Lunch Locale - (1) Press 101, (2) Panera Bread and (30 Season 52

Best Fitness Facility - (1) Gold’s Gym, (2) Dr. P. Phillips YMCA Family Center and (3) Lifesytle Family Fitness

Best New Business - (1) Whole Foods Market, (2) Massage Envy Dr. Phillips and (3) Cold Stone Creamery

Most Needed Improvement in Southwest - (1) Traffic congestion at Sand Lake and Turkey Lake roads, (2) Crime reduction in communities and (3) Better public transportation

For more of the Best of Southwest 2009, please visit www.southestorlandobulletin.com. 

This information is helpful for those of you who are in the process of deciding where to buy or rent in Southwest Orlando.  Depending upon your lifestyle, ease of access to major roads, shopping, dinning, work out facilities, etc, there is always something for everyone in Southwest Orlando.

If you have a favorite in Southwest Orlando that you would like to share, please shoot me an email!

Orange County Real Estate Tax Questions? Attend this meeting in Dr. Phillips.

If you are in the process of buying or selling any Orange county Florida real estate, I would urge your attendance at this meeting in Dr. Phillips.

Orange County Property Appraiser, Bill Donegan will discuss current tax proposals, property values and tax reforms.  The main theme of the meeting is Orange County Tax Proposals.

This meeting will take at the Dr. Phillips Stirling Sotheby’s office at 7722 Sand Lake Road, Orlando office on October 28, 2008 at 6:30pm. This is a free event and RSVP is encouraged by calling 407-992-8900.

As a realtor, I always get asked questions on property tax implications when buying or selling Orlando real estate.  In my opinion, this is an excellent opportunity to hear directly from the county and ask questions. Thanks to Stirling Sotheby for coordinating this event.