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11811 Batello Ln, Orlando, FL 32827 3 BED • 2 BATH • 2000 SQ FT • GATED Patrick Pixley 352.516.4427
6827 Sundrop St, Harmony, FL 34773 5 BED • 5.5 BATH • 3329 SQ FT CUSTOM HOME Brenda Paetzold 407.744.4202 Bathed in cheerful natural light, bright, airy living spaces, breezy balconies & breathtaking skyline views. Each family member will feel "at HOME" with so many space for all (separate IN-LAW SUITE)! This charming CUSTOM home is one of only 2 found in Harmony. Create delicious meals in your GOURMET kitchen; stainless steel Electrolux appliances, double ovens/warming oven, custom cabinetry, upscale lighting, hidden walk in pantry & MORE.
11928 Yellow Fin Trl, #3C, Orlando, FL 32827 6 BED • 4.5 BATH • 4236 SQ FT • POOL HOME Patrick Pixley 352.516.4427
Pending 8020 Northlake Pkwy, #1, Orlando, FL 32827 3 BED • 2.5 BATH • 1440 SQ FT • LAKE NONA AREA Joey Guest 407.476.7660
1141 Audubon Way, Maitland, FL 32751 4 BED • 3 BATH • 3376 SQ FT • PRIVATE LAKE ACCESS Chris Pixley 352.267.4244
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Sold 211 Muriel St, Orlando, FL 32806 3 BED • 3 BATH • 1876 SQ FT • CUSTOM FEATURES Patrick Pixley 352.516.4427
1722 Elsie Park Ct, Kissimmee, FL 34744 4 BED • 3.5 BATH • 3281 SQ FT • GOLF COMMUNITY Dana Devlin 407.342.1219
12542 Oulton Cir, Orlando, FL 32832 4 BED • 2.5 BATH • 2834 SQ FT • POOL HOME Lisiana Dutka 248.563.9889
1660 Marina Lake Dr, Kissimmee, FL 34774 5 BED • 3 BATH • 3676 SQ FT • LAKEFRONT Chris Pixley 352.267.4244
Pending 5331 Carson St, Saint Cloud, FL 34771 5 BED • 5 BATH • 5772 SQ FT • POOL HOME Chris Pixley 352.267.4244
7588 Marker Ave, Kissimmee, FL 34747 5 BED • 5 BATH • 2500 SQ FT • FURNISHED/VACATION Sabina Chincoli 407.492.2832
Pending 8960 Palisades Beach Ave, Orlando, FL 32829 4 BED • 2.5 BATH • 2920 SQ FT • CORNER LOT Lourdes Valdes 407.234.1955
1405 Hidden Oaks Bend, Saint Cloud, FL 34771 6 BED • 4/2 BATH • 4305 SQ FT • 1/2-ACRE LOT Laura Alves 407.496.7616 Sabina Chincoli 407.492.2832
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1451 Reflection Cv, Saint Cloud, FL 34771 3 BED • 2 BATH • 1927 SQ FT • TURTLE CREEK Claudia Acevedo 407.371.2773
13661 Granger Ave, Orlando, FL 32827 5 BED • 4.5 BATH • 4650 SQ FT • POOL HOME Haji Shimabukuro 407.435.1910
1269 Long Cove Loop, Davenport, FL 33896 3 BED • 2 BATH • 1854 SQ FT • VILLA Eduardo Cubillan 407.756.9993
11235 Lake Louisa Rd, Clermont FL 34711 4 BED • 4.5 BATH • 3848 SQ FT • RIVERFRONT Patrick Pixley 352.516.4427
Pending 555 Preston Rd, Longwood, FL 32750 3 BED • 2 BATH • 1692 SQ FT • POOL HOME Patrick Pixley 352.516.4427
11119 Bugenhagen Dr, Orlando, FL 32832 4 BED • 4 BATH • 4238 SQ FT • MOSS PARK RESERVE Chris Pixley 352.267.4244
904 Ponchos Ln, Christmas, FL 32709 1 BED • 1 BATH • PRIVATE LAKE • 50+ ACRES Richie Frucci 321.303.6726
1525 Patriot Pt, Geneva, FL 32732 3 BED • 2 BATH • 2234 SQ FT • 14 +/- ACRES Richie Frucci 321.303.6726
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Moss Park Rd, Orlando, FL 32832 55,000 SQ FT • MEDICAL/SCHOOL/ PROFESSIONAL • 2 to 5 +/- ACRES Richie Frucci 321.303.6726 Lake Nona Area - 2.26+/- net acre site with off site retention. Approved for up to 55,000 sq. ft. of Office Medical-Professional and/or School-Daycare. This is the commercial portion of the Moss Park Preserve Development, which includes Class A Multi-Family (262 units) and Single Family Homes (125+ units). Located in the heart of the Lake Nona market at the future signalized intersection of Moss Park Road and Storey Park Blvd. Fantastic site with high visibility from two major artery roads.
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7567 Narcoossee Rd, Orlando, FL 32822 14.5 +/- Acres • Zoned PD-AN • 495 FT. of Road Frontage Chris Pixley 352.267.4244
7169 Oak Glen Trl, Harmony, FL 34773 1/4 +/- Acres • Estate Lot • Harmony Community Eliza Butler 407.567.8040
7141 Oak Glen Trl, Harmony, FL 34773 1/4 +/- Acres • Estate Lot • Harmony Community Claudia Acevedo 407.371.2773
14504 Roxane Dr, Orlando, FL 32832 5 +/- Acres • Private Pond • Isle of Pines Amy Platon 321.230.7190
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0 Seminole Dr, Belle Isle, FL 32812 4 BED • 3.5 BATH • 3800 SQ FT • LAKEFRONT Chris Pixley 352.267.4244
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6806 Seminole Dr, Belle Isle, FL 32812 4 BED • 4.5 BATH • 3848 SQ FT • LAKEFRONT Chris Pixley 352.267.4244
Don't miss your chance to build your custom dream home on one of the few lakefront lots left on the Conway Chain of Lakes!! With over 70ft of sandy beach and a western facing view this is the best lakefront lots available in the area. The lot features a new concrete seawall, firepit and dock that features a tile roof, jetski lift and large boat lift! Across the street from the property is Warren Park which is one of the nicest parks in the Orlando Area. You can bring your own builder or work with one of our trusted custom builders.
Pending 7902 Daetwyler Dr, Belle Isle, FL 32812 5 BED • 3.5 BATH • CUSTOM HOME • LAKEFRONT Chris Pixley 352.267.4244
7614 Gondola Dr, Orlando, FL 32809 2 BED • 2 BATH • 1332 SQ FT • REMODELED Patrick Pixley 352.516.4427
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316 Jacksonville Ct, Poinciana, FL 34759 4 BED • 2 BATH • BONUS ROOM• $1,400 Lourdes Valdes 407.234.1955
117 Lake Rena Dr, Longwood, FL 32779 4 BED • 2 BATH • LAKE BRANTLEY • $2750 Kelly Moe 407.791.9180
13555 Mirror Lake Dr, Orlando, FL 32828 5 BED • 2.5 BATH • LAKE VIEW • $2150 Lourdes Valdes 407.234.1955
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VILLAGE aurie and Chuck Holmes have seen a lot of growth in the Village Walk community. They were one of the first families to move into the budding new area in 2007. Laurie says their street was only halfway finished when they moved in. However, it didn’t take long for the Holmes family to fall in love with their new surroundings.
“We love the lifestyle living,” says Laurie, “there’s something for everybody here.” They enjoy riding bikes and walking on the numerous trails that encompass the community. They’ve lived in previous neighborhoods where the interaction between families was limited. That’s definitely not the case in Village Walk. The wide range of top-notch events are just a few of the reasons the families of Village Walk come together. The Holmes clan are experts when it comes to events, as Laurie and Chuck bring over 50 years of combined experience in event planning to the table. That’s what brought Chuck to the Orlando area over 21 years ago. The booming convention industry was a great place to help grow a business. Now, the Holmeses help throw a variety of events throughout the year that attract involvement from families of all kinds. “The great thing
(from left to right) Laurie and Chuck Holmes
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We love the lifestyle living
WALK about this community,” says Laurie, “is that you can be involved as you want to be. You’re always welcomed back no matter how often you attend events.” This works well for some families, as they only spend part of the year in Village Walk. Laurie and Chuck both agree that it’s very important to give back to the community. Helping plan and throw events is one way they give back, but it’s not the only way. They’re both members of different boards and committees within the community and volunteer their time to local causes. The pair are deeply invested in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Chuck is a cancer survivor and laments that the cause is
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extremely important to them. Laurie was recruited to help run the event close to six years ago after ACS heard that Laurie’s background was in event planning. She went from having no involvement to being the chair for the event! In her first year, they were able to raise $65,000.
Another family who loves the comradery of Village Walk is the Parekh family. Sanjay, his wife Amishi and their son moved to Village Walk from India in 2014. It was a bit of serendipity that lead to the Parekh family settling in the Village Walk area.
One of the most meaningful aspects the Holmeses love about Village Walk is the close relationships they’ve developed over the years. Many of their neighbors have become close friends, and they’ve always maintained these relationships through both good times and bad. Laurie says that the special bond with their friends and neighbors is so important for maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
Sanjay was traveling to the U.S. from India for business. He had some meetings in Columbus, Ohio and happened to see a video about
(left to right) Amishi and Sanjay Parekh
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Village Walk on YouTube. Amishi was working in New York at the time and they decided to take a detour to check out the community while in the U.S. They instantly fell in love with the community and decided living there would be a dream come true. Within a couple of months, the entire family including their son and Sanjay’s mother were living in Village Walk. The beautiful design of the community was one of the first things that caught Sanjay’s eye. “The architecture is beautiful and based on the architecture in Venice, which I loved,” says Sanjay. The beautiful tennis and basketball courts, the clubhouse and the manicured landscaping all set the community apart from others in the area. Sanjay has also enjoyed the move to a more relaxed Village Walk area, as opposed to the hustling, bustling streets of Mumbai. It’s there in India that Sanjay learned all about running a large-scale, international business. His father owned a manufacturing plant there and Sanjay joined the family business. He wasn’t handed anything, Sanjay started on the manufacturing floor and worked in all areas of the business before taking over the operation of the company. After moving to the U.S., Sanjay decided he wanted to use that invaluable business experience to help local business owners. He now works as a business coach and advisor helping business owners all over the area grow their business while maintaining a work life balance that provides for a happy, healthy family life. The Parekh family’s love of the community extends well beyond business. The family loves the cosmopolitan nature of the Village Walk neighborhood. Many of their neighbors come from all over the world and they enjoy celebrating all of the cultures represented. One of their favorite celebrations is Diwali, an event celebrating the Indian New Year. Sanjay and Amishi began planning the event the first year they moved to the community. They’d hoped for only 30-40 people to attend the event, however, over 100 people showed up from all types of cultures. Now, they’ve grown the event to nearly 200 people and invite leaders of the community to come celebrate as guests of honor.
The architecture is beautiful and based on the architecture in Venice, which I loved.
It’s only the beginning for the Parekh family, as they look to help the community continue to grow closer in the future.
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The Village Walk community combines resort-style living with beautiful neighborhood design to offer a truly unique living experience. The stunning lake views and Venetian styling make for a serene escape from the big-city life located only miles away. Residents have access to a beautiful resort-style pool, regal clubhouse and luxurious ballroom that can handle the highest caliber events in the area. This unique combination of style, serenity and luxury make Village Walk one of the most popular areas in Orlando. The biking and walking trails, library and card rooms offer something for everyone in this blissful slice of Central Florida.
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What is your occupation? Arisara Lynch: Program Planner at an Aerospace Company Brian Lynch: Software Engineer at an Aerospace Company How did you land in Orlando? Arisara Lynch: Finished her MBA and MS degree and was currently employed at Northrop Grumman in Chicagoland area and landed a job at Lockheed Marin and moved here solo in late 2007. Brian Lynch: Graduated High School and got accepted and attended University of Central Florida for his undergrad BS and then MS in Computer Science starting in 2004. Both have lived in Orlando since. Favorite Local Hangout? In Lake Nona, we love having date nights at Choma or Nona Blue. We shop at the Sam’s Club and Walmart weekly. Favorite family activities? Going to Moss Park with the kids. Going to the Lake Nona YMCA to work out. Kids love the daycare there and they love the park there as well. Name and age: Arisara Lynch, Brian Lynch, Evan 5, Natalia 3
Springs, lakes or oceans? All 3! Whenever we can find time to go to any we do.
Hometown: Arisara Lynch: Originally from Chicago, IL been living in Orlando since Late 2007.
Only in Central Florida moment? Sunshine and swimming during the Winter!
Brian Lynch: Originally from Ft. Lauderdale, FL been living in Orlando since 2004. Current: Orlando (Lake Nona), FL Current Neighborhood: Storey Park What is your favorite part about living in your neighborhood? Our favorite part about living in our neighborhood is how many of our neighbors are young professionals like ourselves. Most have young children or no children yet so our little ones (Evan, 5 and Natalia, 3) have many kids to interact, meet, play, and grow-up with. The people who live here are genuine and we all get along well. We have neighborhood activities for the adults and children. It is truly a wonderful place to raise a family!
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This free family friendly event will have entertainment, a kid zone, wing wars and a beer garden for the adults.
SATURDAY
4-9PM • Lake Nona YMCA
thursdays
FARMERS MARKET at the YMCA
mondays
ON THE REGULAR
9145 Narcoossee Road, Suite 102, Orlando, FL 32827 407-259-2363 | www.CFMonthly.com
PIG RUN OF LAKE NONA
9:00 AM Lake Nona YMCA 9055 Northlake Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32827
The “PIG RUN of Lake Nona” is a 5K run with a very unique twist. At the halfway point you will enter our “PIG PEN” and attempt to eat some delicious glazed Dunkin’ Donuts.