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What’s Happening in Orlando and Central Florida – March 9, 2010 No comments yet

This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Greater Orlando Central Florida area.  The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Food, Nature, Etc, and Plan Ahead.  There is surely something for everyone.  There is also a complementary list of On-Going events in the area as well & you can find those by Clicking Here! These are events that either occur on a regular basis or are special events for an extended period of time such as Art Exhibitions & the Theater.

ART

24 X 24 OPENING

What: new gallery opens with an exhibit of works all 24 inches-by-24 inches in size

When: March 11 – 4 – 8pm

Where: Art Affair Gallery

301 E. First St

Sanford

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-466-6365

TONAL ZEPHYRS

What: Works from artists in the historic Emmons Cottage Gallery

When: March 12 – 6 – 9pm

Where: Creative Spirit Art Gallery (inside Harwood Watson Dance Studio)

820A Lake Baldwin Lane

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-228-0005

ART STROLL OF BALDWIN PARK

What: walk lined with live painting and original art for sale

When: March 13 – 6 – 9pm

Where: Baldwin Park Village Center

1097 Bennett Rd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-206-3300

WISHFUL THINKING OPENING

What: Collection of new works from Mark Garro, Skot Olsen, Brody Albert, Jeremy Dower, Noah Doely and Chris Scarborough

When: March 13 – 8pm

Where: Bold Hype Gallery & Shop

1844 E. Winter Park Rd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-629-2965

MUSIC

JAZZ & BLUES OUTDOOR MARKET EXPERIENCE

What: Musicians take the stage throughout the day among a variety of vendors

When: March 14 – 11am – 5pm

Where: Veranda Park

2295 S. Hiawassee Rd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-822-0941

www.VerandaPartners.com

MUSIC IN THE GAZEBO

What: folk concert

When: March 14 – 2 – 4:30pm

Where: The Gazebo at Carl T. Langford Park

1808 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-246-4464

SPRING FREE

What: Music from local bands, a beer garden and food until sunset

When: March 14 – 2:30 – 7:30pm

Where: Gaston Edwards Park

1236 N. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

SPRINGS POP CONCERT

What: Orlando Philharmonic led by Dirk Meyer

When: March 14 – 7pm

Where: Central Park Stage

Park Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free; bring a blanket & picnic

Contact: 407-896-6700

THEATER & MOVIES

I GOT RHYTHM!

What: outdoor screening; bring chairs, blankets, picnics; concessions available

When: March 5 – 14

Fri & Sat 7:30pm

Thurs, Sat & Sun – 2pm

Where: Winter Park Playhouse

711B Orange Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $24 – 32

Contact: 407-645-0145

POPCORN FLICKS

What: outdoor screening of Fantastic Voyage

When: March 11 – 7pm

Where: Central Park Stage

Park Avenue

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-599-3334

www.Enzian.org

MOVIES IN THE PARK

What: outdoor screening of Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs

When: March 13 – 7:30pm

Where: Quinn Strong Park

347 S. Maitland Ave

Maitland

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-539-6268

CHILDREN

THE BERENSTAIN BEARS ON STAGE:  A BEAR COUNTRY MUSICAL

What: The famous children’s characters sing their adventures on stage

When: Fri – 7pm through March 28th

Sat – 2 & 7pm

Sun – 2pm

Where: Orlando Repertory Theatre

1001 E. Princeton St.

Orlando

Cost: $17

Contact: 407-896-7365

FAMILY FUNSHOP:  LIGHTS!  CAMERA!  ACTION!

What: Guests from Regal Cinemas walk kids through the history and process of making movies

When: March 13 – 10:30am

Where: Orange County Regional History Center

65 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: $7

Contact: 407-836-8500

www.TheHistoryCenter.org

FOOD

WINESTOCK

What: wine tastings, seminars, music

When: March 13 – 4 – 8pm

Where: Cranes Roost Park

Altamonte Springs Drive

Altamonte Springs

Cost: $25; VIP $65

Contact: 407-571-8863

BEER BOMB BIKE TOUR

What: Cyclists ride to various bars and locales where there will be featured beers to taste

When: March 14 – 2 – 10pm

Where: Virgin Olive Market

807 N. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-601-7848

www.VirginOliveMarket.com

NATURE/LANDSCAPING

“GOING GREEN” PROGRAM

What: speaker Bernie Moro, the “Worm Lady”, of Saving Our Vital Earth

When: March 10 – 10am

Where: Winter Park Garden Club

1300 S. Denning Dr

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-644-5770

BEYOND YOUR BACKYARD FESTIVAL

What: guided hikes, environmental exhibitors & programs, music & children’s crafts presented by the Orange County Parks & Recreation Division

When: March 13 – 10am – 4pm

Where: Tibet-Butler Preserve

8777 SR 535

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-876-6696

ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION

What: speaker Jim Thomas of Biosphere

When: March 16 – 6:30pm

Where: Winter Park Garden Club

1300 S. Denning Dr

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-644-5770

HEALTH

WOMEN’S FORUM TO DISCUSS HERBAL REMEDIES

What: ‘Myth Buster 101’

When: March 17 – noon

Where: Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando

2100 Lee Rd

Winter Park

Cost: $7 includes lunch; registration deadline 3/15/10

Contact: 407-644-7593 x 227

HEART DISEASE IN WOMEN:  EXPLODING MYTHS, IMPROVING OUTCOMES

What: by Dr. Claire Duvernoy

When: March 17 – 6:30pm

Where: Florida Hospital Orlando

601 E. Rollins St

Orlando

Cost: Free – reservations required

Contact: 407-303-1700

FUNDRAISER

WHYNE & MUTTS ARTS STROLL

What: dog-friendly event with wine tastings to benefit the SPCA & College Park Partnerships

When: March 13 – 3 – 8pm

Where: Albert Park

Edgewater Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-422-2206

BASH FOR BOOKS – “AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS”

What: music, food, wine, silent & live auctions, Michael Andrew

When: March 13 – 7 – 10pm

Where: Winter Park Public Library

460 E. New England Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $75 advance; $100 at the door

Contact: 407-623-3486

www.wppl.org/bash

PAW-CASSO ART & WINE EVENT

What: benefitting Canine Companions for Independence

When: March 14 – 2 – 5pm

Where: Rosen Centre Hotel

9840 International Dr

Orlando

Cost: $50

Contact: 407-522-3305

ETC.

FLORIDA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

What: Annual event with rides, games, activities, music and entertainment

When: through March 14 – 10am – 10:30pm

Where: Plant City Fairgrounds

2202 W. Reynolds St

Plant City

Cost: $8 – 30

Contact: 813-754-9194

LOG & TIMBER HOME SHOW

What: Meet with manufacturers, building product suppliers, financing companies, real estate consultants and custom décor craftsmen

When: March 12 – 11am – 6pm

13th – 10am – 6pm

14th – 10am – 4pm

Where: Orange County Convention Center

9800 International Drive

Orlando

Cost: $15

Contact: 407-685-9800

MEGACON 2010

What: comic book, sci-fi, anime & multimedia convention

When: March 12 – 14

Where: Orange County Convention Center

9800 International Drive

Orlando

Cost: $21/day or $49/weekend in advance; $24/$55 day of the show

Contact: 386-364-1826

CENTRAL FLORIDA KOI SHOW

What: vendors of koi, goldfish, pond supplies, aquatic plants & art

When: March 12 – 1 – 5pm

13th – 9am – 5pm

14th – 9am – 3pm

Where: Holiday Inn Orlando

6515 International Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-419-8517

PLAN AHEAD

WALK FOR WISHES

What: walking & entertainment to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation

When: March 18 – 5:30 – 8pm

Where: Lake Eola Park

1 N. Rosalind Ave

Orlando

Cost: $10 minimum registration

Contact: 407-622-4673 x 202

CENTRAL FLORIDA HOME & GARDEN SHOW

What: vendors & celebrity appearances

When: March 19 – 20 – 10am – 9pm

21st – 10am – 6pm

Where: Orange County Convention Center

9800 International Drive

Orlando

Cost: $10 adults; $5 children; $5 seniors on Friday only

Contact: 877-871-7469

DISNEY LIVE!  ROCKIN’ ROAD SHOW

When: March 19 – 3 & 6:30pm

Where: UCF Arena Building

50 N. Gemini Blvd

Orlando

Cost: $18 – 50

Contact: 407-823-6006

EDIBLE LANDSCAPES

What: vegetables, herbs & fruit growing including care & maintenance

When: March 20 – 9 – 10:30am

Where: Orange County Extension Education Center

6021 S. Conway Rd

Orlando

Cost: Free – registration required

Contact: 407-254-9200

KIDS AT THE CASA

What: Spanish themed festival with art, storytelling & music

When: March 20 – 10am – 1pm

Where: Casa Feliz

656 N. Park Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free – donations accepted

Contact: 407-628-8200

IT’S NOT YOUR MOTHER’S TEA

What: speaker retired US Ambassador Harriet Elam-Thomas celebrating women’s history month benefitting the Historical Society of Central Florida

When: March 22 – 5 pm – cocktail reception 4pm

Where: Orange County Regional History Center

65 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free for members; nonmembers $10

Contact: 407-836-7010

www.TheHistoryCenter.org

VIDEO SERIES

What: topic is “Gardens of the World” with Audrey Hepburn

When: March 24 – noon

Where: Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N. Mills Ave

Orlando

Cost: $2 members; $5 non-members

Contact: 407-896-4231

OCOEE’S 5TH ANNUAL SPRING FLING

What: children’s poster contest, face painting, puppet show; Ocoee residents can get free trees, plants, bushes & rain barrels

When: March 27 – 10am – 3pm

Where: Bill Breeze Park

150 N. Lakeshore Dr

Ocoee

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-905-3100

For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area Realtor @ 407-463-1034.  Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

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You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

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What’s Happening in Orlando and Central Florida – March 2, 2010 No comments yet

This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Greater Orlando Central Florida area.  The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Food, Nature, Etc, and Plan Ahead.  There is surely something for everyone.  There is also a complementary list of On-Going events in the area as well & you can find those by Clicking Here! These are events that either occur on a regular basis or are special events for an extended period of time such as Art Exhibitions & the Theater.

ART

TRANSFORMATION OPENING

What: Paintings and sculptures by Central Florida artist Linda Brant

When: March 4 – 3 – 7pm

Where: The Women’s Research Center at UCF

12424 Research Pkwy – Ste 360

Orlando

Cost: Free

WHEELS IN MOTION

What: Artistic works influenced by custom vehicles, with a test course from Segway of Central Florida

When: March 4 – 6 – 9pm

Where: Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N. Mills Ave

Orlando

Cost: $10

Contact: 407-896-4231

SPRING IS IN THE AIR RECEPTION

What: The Artist League of Orange County presents this collection about the coming season

When: March 5 – 6 – 8pm

Where: Casselberry Art House

127 Quail Pond Circle

Casselberry

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-262-7722

MUSIC

OVER THE RHINE

When: March 4 – 6:30pm

Where: The Plaza Theatre

425 N. Bumby Ave

Orlando

Cost: $20 – 22

Contact: 407-228-1220

BEARS OF BLUE MILLER, AUSTIN RIVER

When: March 4 – 8pm

Where: Back Booth

37 W. Pine St

Orlando

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-999-2570

www.BackBooth.com

SHOTGUN PARTY, GIDDY UP & GO, HYMN FOR HER

When: March 4 – 8pm

Where: Will’s Pub

1042 N. Mills Ave

Orlando

Cost: $7

Contact: 407-898-5070

www.WillsPub.org

THE FLING

When: March 6 – 10pm

Where: Tanqueray’s

100 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-649-8540

TERROR PIGEON DANCE REVOLT, TELETHON THE MUSICAL

What: interactive live show

When: March 7 – 9:30pm

Where: Back Booth

37 W. Pine St

Orlando

Cost: $8 – 10

Contact: 407-999-2570

www.BackBooth.com

THEATER & MOVIES

I GOT RHYTHM!

What: outdoor screening; bring chairs, blankets, picnics; concessions available

When: March 5 – 14

Fri & Sat 7:30pm

Thurs, Sat & Sun – 2pm

Where: Winter Park Playhouse

711B Orange Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $24 – 32

Contact: 407-645-0145

AUNT DOTTIE’S SING-ALONG CABARET

What: Michele Greenwood Bettinger leads this comedy musical revue

When: March 5 & 6 – 8pm

7th – 3pm

Where: Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park

419A W. Fairbanks Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $12

Contact: 407-920-4034

www.BreakthroughTheatre.com

DATE NIGHT AT THE GARDENS

What: outdoor screening; bring chairs, blankets, picnics; concessions available

When: March 5 – 8:30pm; gates open at 6pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $7 adults, $2 children, free to members

Contact: 407-246-2620

CRUDE

What: The documentary will be shown as part of the center’s Social Justice Film Series

When: March 6 – 6:30pm

Where: Hope Community Center

1016 N. Park Ave

Apopka

Cost: $5 donation

Contact: 407-880-4673

OEDIPUS THE KING

What: Sophocles’ mythic tragedy, presented as part of Orlando Shakes’ Greatest of the Greeks reading series

When: March 7 – 7pm

Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center

812 E. Rollins St

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-447-1700

SECOND SUNDAYS – FILM SLAM

What: Indie and student filmmakers present short works, the audience selects winners

Where: Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave.

Maitland

Cost: $5

Contact: 407-629-0054

www.Enzian.org

CHILDREN

THE BERENSTAIN BEARS ON STAGE:  A BEAR COUNTRY MUSICAL

What: The famous children’s characters sing their adventures on stage

When: Fri – 7pm through March 28th

Sat – 2 & 7pm

Sun – 2pm

Where: Orlando Repertory Theatre

1001 E. Princeton St.

Orlando

Cost: $17

Contact: 407-896-7365

FOOD

SANFORD PUB CRAWL

What: Monthly trail hike through the bars of downtown Sanford

When: March 5 – 6pm

Where: Limoncello’s Waterfront

530 N. Palmetto Ave

Sanford

Cost: $15

Contact: 407-323-1911

FESTIVAL OF CHOCOLATE

What: tastings and competition

When: March 6 & 7 – 10am – 5pm

Where: Orlando Science Center – Darden Theater

777 E. Princeton St.

Orlando

Cost: $17 adults; $16 students & seniors; $12 children 3 – 11

Contact: 407-429-7784

NATURE/LANDSCAPING

FLORIDA SOILS, WHAT LIES BENEATH

What: Chuck O’Rourke, USDA Water & Soil Conservation Specialist

When: March 2 – 7pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-647-5233

BIRDHOUSE BONANZA

What: assemble a bird box to take home & monitor

When: March 6 – 10am – 2pm

Where: Audubon of Florida’s Center for Birds of Prey

1101 Audubon Way

Maitland

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-644-0190

WAYS TO BRING BIRDS INTO YOUR YARD…

What: presented by the Orlando Area Historical Rose Society

When: March 7– 2:30pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-647-1219

HEALTH

FIT ‘N’ FUN FEST

What: nutritional professionals, bounce house & learn how to make healthy snacks

When: March 6 – 10am – 2pm

Where: Central Park Stage

Park Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-422-5918

FUNDRAISER

CASINO NIGHT

What: Specialty design T-shirts sold to raise money for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital

When: March 4 – 7 – 10pm

Where: Mother Falcon Clothing

888 E. Washington St

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-423-3060

SQUAREFACTOR & FRIENDS

What: silent & live auctions, raffle, blackjack, craps, roulette, Texas hold ‘em & 3-card poker

When: March 4 – 6:30pm

Where: Lakeside

301 E. Pine St

Orlando

Cost: $75 includes casino chips, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar

Contact: 407-393-6608

17TH ANNUAL AN EVENING AT THE PALACE

What: 4-course dinner, auctions & a musical performance by Brian Stokes Mitchell to benefit United Cerebral Palsy of Central Florida; Cheryl Hines will host

When: March 6 – 5:30 – 10pm

Where: Buena Vista Palace

1900 Buena Vista Drive

Lake Buena Vista

Cost: $250

Contact: 407-852-3304

FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL OF BALDWIN PARK

What: Local restaurants offer up samples to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

When: March 6 – 6 – 9pm

Where: Baldwin Park

New Broad St & Jake St

Orlando

Cost: $75

FAB FRINGE FUNDRAISER

What: Benefit for the theater festival features local celebs likeWayburn Sassy, VarieTease and Beth Marshall, music, food from Funky Monkey and more

When: March 8 – 6pm

Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center

812 E. Rollins St

Orlando

Cost: $35 – 50

Contact: 407-447-1700

ETC.

BIKE WEEK

What: motorcycle festival

When: through March 7

Where: Downtown Daytona Beach

Atlantic Ave

Daytona Beach

Cost: Free – certain events require admission

Contact: 386-760-1774

FLORIDA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

What: Annual event with rides, games, activities, music and entertainment

When: March 4 – 14 – 10am – 10:30pm

Where: Plant City Fairgrounds

2202 W. Reynolds St

Plant City

Cost: $8 – 30

Contact: 813-754-9194

STUFFED & STARVED:  MARKETS, POWER & THE HIDDEN BATTLE FOR THE WORLD FOOD SYSTEM

What: Lecture by global food policy expert, author and activist Raj Patel

When: March 4 – 3pm

Where: University of Central Florida Student Union

4000 Central Florida Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-823-2000

CENTRAL FLORIDA BOAT SHOW

When: March 5 – 5 – 9pm

6th – 10am – 9pm

7th – 10am – 5pm

Where: Orange County Convention Center

9800 International Dr

Orlando

Cost: $8 adult; children 14 and younger free with a paid adult

Contact: 407-298-1167

ANTIQUES SHOW & SALE

What: 25+ Florida dealers of antiques, jewelry & collectibles with benefits for the preservation of the historic club house

When: March 6 – 9am – 4pm

7th – 11am – 4pm

Where: Woman’s Club of Winter Park

419 S. Interlachen Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $5 – good for admission on both days

Contact: 407-644-2237

WEKIVA RIVERFEST 2010

What: music, hikes, wildlife displays, art & artists, children’s activities

When: March 6 – 10am – 4pm

Where: Wekiva Springs State Park

1800 Wekiva Circle

Apopka

Cost: $2; children under 11 – Free

Contact: 407-862-5432

CUERVO GAMES

What: A series of live Tequila-making inspired challenges

When: March 6 – 11am – 7pm

Where: Downtown Orlando

Orange Ave & Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

OUT OF THIS WORLD FASHION SHOW

What: original designs based on superheroes & villains by fashion design students with judges Ben Chmura & Jesse LeNoir

When: March 6 – 5 – 7pm; reception at 6pm

Where: Orange County Regional History Center

65 E. Central Blvd

Orlando

Cost: $20 nonmembers; $10 members

Contact: 407-836-7010

www.TheHistoryCenter.org

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

What: along Park Ave from the Country Club to City Hall

When: March 7 – 2pm

Where: Winter Park Country Club

761 Old England Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-694-8228

HOLI-PHAGWAH CELEBRATION

What: Asian cultural spring festival

When: March 7 – 11am – 6pm

Where: Barnett Park

4801 W. Colonial Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-340-0954

PLAN AHEAD

“GOING GREEN” PROGRAM

What: speaker Bernie Moro, the “Worm Lady”, of Saving Our Vital Earth

When: March 10 – 10am

Where: Winter Park Garden Club

1300 S. Denning Dr

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-644-5770

MEGACON 2010

What: comic book, sci-fi, anime & multimedia convention

When: March 12 – 14

Where: Orange County Convention Center

9800 International Drive

Orlando

Cost: $21/day or $49/weekend in advance; $24/$55 day of the show

Contact: 386-364-1826

CENTRAL FLORIDA KOI SHOW

What: vendors of koi, goldfish, pond supplies, aquatic plants & art

When: March 12 – 1 – 5pm

13th – 9am – 5pm

14th – 9am – 3pm

Where: Holiday Inn Orlando

6515 International Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-419-8517

BEYOND YOUR BACKYARD FESTIVAL

What: guided hikes, environmental exhibitors & programs, music & children’s crafts presented by the Orange County Parks & Recreation Division

When: March 13 – 10am – 4pm

Where: Tibet-Butler Preserve

8777 SR 535

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-876-6696

BASH FOR BOOKS – “AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS”

What: music, food, wine, silent & live auctions, Michael Andrew

When: March 13 – 7 – 10pm

Where: Winter Park Public Library

460 E. New England Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $75 advance; $100 at the door

Contact: 407-623-3486

www.wppl.org/bash

ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION

What: speaker Jim Thomas of Biosphere

When: March 16 – 6:30pm

Where: Winter Park Garden Club

1300 S. Denning Dr

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-644-5770

For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area Realtor @ 407-463-1034.  Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI  -  http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ -  407-463-1034

You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

What’s Happening in Orlando and Central Florida No comments yet

This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Greater Orlando Central Florida area.  The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Food, Nature, Etc, and Plan Ahead.  There is surely something for everyone.  There is also a complementary list of On-Going events in the area as well & you can find those by Clicking Here! These are events that either occur on a regular basis or are special events for an extended period of time such as Art Exhibitions & the Theater.

LITERATURE

STEPHEN GRAHAM JONES

What: The author is invited to read as part of Cypress Dome literary magazine’s Writers in the Sun series

When: Feb 23 – 7:30pm

Where: UCF

4000 Central Florida Blvd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-823-2000

LINNDA DURRE

What: The author discusses her new book Surviving the Toxic Workplace

When: Feb 24 – 7pm

Where: Barnes & Noble

2418 E. Colonial Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-894-6024

DENNY STOCKDALE

What: The author speaks about his book Conversations from The Neighborhood Ice Cream Shop: 8 Keys to Rediscovering Lost Dreams and Finding Your Life’s Calling

When: Feb 25 – 2:30 & 7pm

Where: Winter Park Public Library

460 E. New England Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-623-3300

S. G. BROWNE

What: The author discusses his new comedy novel Breathers: A Zombie’s Lament

When: Feb 25 – 7pm

Where: Barnes & Noble

2418 E. Colonial Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-894-6024

ART

COMMUNITY MEETING

What: the Maitland Art Center and Maitland Historical Society discuss a public merger

When: Feb 23 – 5:30pm

Where: Germaine Marvel Bldg

Maitland Art Center

210 W Packwood Ave

Maitland

Cost: Free

POWER OF THE PEOPLE ART SHOW

What: Central Florida Jobs with Justice presents art themed around social justice

When: Feb 26 – 5:30pm

Where: Club 57 West

57 W. Pine St

Orlando

Cost: $20

Contact: 407-872-0084

BINDING TRAILS OF LIGHT

What: New haunting surreal works by Matt Buzan

When: Feb 26 – 6 – 9pm

Where: Little Fish Huge Pond

309 E. First St

Sanford

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-920-1321

www.LittleFish-HugePond.com

THE DRAKONII SAGA RECEPTION

What: The art of Claudia Pandolfi Nodarse and illustrations by John Whipple from the book series by local author Guillermo Nodarse

When: Feb 26 – 6 – 9pm

Where: Jeanine Taylor Folk Art

211 E. First St

Sanford

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-323-2774

MUSIC

LAURA HODOS

What: The singer performs as part of the theater’s Spotlight Cabaret Series

When: Feb 26 – 7:30pm

27th – 7:30 & 9:30pm

Where: Winter Park Playhouse

711 B Orange Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $15

Contact: 407-645-0145

HERITAGE CENTER RECEPTION FOR THE BACH FESTIVAL SOCIETY

What: The audience and the musicians get together to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Bach Festival

When: Feb 28 – 5:30pm

Where: Hannibal Square Heritage Center

642 W. New England Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-539-2680

THEATER & MOVIES

SUPERFLY

What: Big pimpin’ and Curtis Mayfield’s score, as part of the Cult Classics series

When: Feb 23 – 9pm

Where: Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave

Maitland

Cost: $4

Contact: 407-629-0054

www.Enzian.org

ANTIGONE:  THE BURIAL AT THEBES

What: Seamus Heaney’s translation of Sophocles’ tragedy about familial responsibility

When: Feb 25 – 27 – 8pm

28th – 2pm

Where: UCF Conservatory Theatre

12501 Research Pkwy

Orlando

Cost: $17

Contact: 407-823-1500

DOG SEES G-D:  CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE BLOCKHEAD

What: Bert V. Royal’s play about the teenage adventures of everyone’s favorite sad sack, Charlie Brown

When: Feb 25 – 27 – 8pm

28th – 3pm

Where: Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park

419A W Fairbanks Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $15

Contact: 407-920-4034

www.BreakthroughTheatre.com

REPO!  THE GENETIC OPERA

What: An interactive performance of the cult film

When: Feb 26 – midnight

Where: Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave

Maitland

Cost: $10

Contact: 407-629-0054

www.Enzian.org

DANCE

SPRING INTO DANCE

What: The college presents original choreography from local troupe Yow Dance

When: Feb 26 & 27 – 8pm

28th – 2pm

Where: Seminole State College – Fine Arts Theatre

100 Weldon Blvd

Sanford

Cost: $10

Contact: 407-708-2040

CHILDREN

THE BERENSTAIN BEARS ON STAGE:  A BEAR COUNTRY MUSICAL

What: The famous children’s characters sing their adventures on stage

When: Fri – 7pm through March 28th

Sat – 2 & 7pm

Sun – 2pm

Where: Orlando Repertory Theatre

1001 E. Princeton St.

Orlando

Cost: $17

Contact: 407-896-7365

NATURE/LANDSCAPING

FLORIDA SOILS, WHAT LIES BENEATH

What: Chuck O’Rourke, USDA Water & Soil Conservation Specialist

When: March 2 – 7pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-647-5233

FUNDRAISER

WINE TASTING

What: wine, appetizers, music, raffle & performance of Shakespeare Alive! benefitting the Orlando Shakespeare Theater.

When: Feb 24 – 5:30 – 8:30pm

Where: Whole Foods

1989 Aloma Ave

Winter Park

Cost: $20

Contact: 407-673-8788

ORLANDO CHILLOUNGE NIGHT

What: The park is transformed into an outdoor lounge to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation

When: Feb 27 – 6 – 11pm

Where: Lake Eola Park

E Central Blvd & N Eola Dr

Orlando

Cost: $15 – 75

ETC.

BIKE WEEK

What: motorcycle festival

When: Feb 26 – March 7

Where: Downtown Daytona Beach

Atlantic Ave

Daytona Beach

Cost: Free – certain events require admission

Contact: 386-760-1774

CHEER AND DANCE OPEN NATIONALS

What: Nearly 2,000 cheerleaders and dancers from around the country compete

When: Feb 27 & 28 – 10am

Where: Orange County Convention Center

9800 International Drive

Orlando

Cost: $15 – 25

Contact: 407-685-9800

PURIM FESTIVAL

What: with music, inflatables, games, prizes, face painting, food, etc.

When: Feb 27 – 1 – 4pm

Where: Rollins College

1000 Holt Ave

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-646-2354

BMX CONTEST

What: Beginner, intermediate and expert divisions

When: Feb 27 – 4pm

Where: Orlando Skate Park

400 Festival Way

Orlando

Cost: Free to watch – $15 to enter

Contact: 407-898-9600

PERFECT WEDDING GUIDE BRIDAL SHOW

What: Browse a selection of wedding ideas for everything from dresses to cakes

When: Feb 28 – 11am – 4pm

Where: Hilton Orlando

6001 Destination Pkwy

Orlando

Cost: $10

Contact: 888-488-3509

PLAN AHEAD

WEKIVA RIVERFEST 2010

What: music, hikes, wildlife displays, art & artists, children’s activities

When: March 6 – 10am – 4pm

Where: Wekiva Springs State Park

1800 Wekiva Circle

Apopka

Cost: $2; children under 11 – Free

Contact: 407-862-5432

WAYS TO BRING BIRDS INTO YOUR YARD…

What: presented by the Orlando Area Historical Rose Society

When: March 7– 2:30pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-647-1219

“GOING GREEN” PROGRAM

What: speaker Bernie Moro, the “Worm Lady”, of Saving Our Vital Earth

When: March 10 – 10am

Where: Winter Park Garden Club

1300 S. Denning Dr

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-644-5770

MEGACON 2010

What: comic book, sci-fi, anime & multimedia convention

When: March 12 – 14

Where: Orange County Convention Center

9800 International Drive

Orlando

Cost: $21/day or $49/weekend in advance; $24/$55 day of the show

Contact: 386-364-1826

CENTRAL FLORIDA KOI SHOW

What: vendors of koi, goldfish, pond supplies, aquatic plants & art

When: March 12 – 1 – 5pm

13th – 9am – 5pm

14th – 9am – 3pm

Where: Holiday Inn Orlando

6515 International Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-419-8517

BEYOND YOUR BACKYARD FESTIVAL

What: guided hikes, environmental exhibitors & programs, music & children’s crafts presented by the Orange County Parks & Recreation Division

When: March 13 – 10am – 4pm

Where: Tibet-Butler Preserve

8777 SR 535

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-876-6696

ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION

What: speaker Jim Thomas of Biosphere

When: March 16 – 6:30pm

Where: Winter Park Garden Club

1300 S. Denning Dr

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-644-5770

For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area Realtor @ 407-463-1034.  Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI  -  http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ -  407-463-1034

You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

What’s Happening in Central Florida – February 16, 2010 No comments yet

This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Greater Orlando Central Florida area.  The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Food, Nature, Etc, and Plan Ahead.  There is surely something for everyone.  There is also a complementary list of On-Going events in the area as well & you can find those by Clicking Here! These are events that either occur on a regular basis or are special events for an extended period of time such as Art Exhibitions & the Theater.

ART & LITERATURE

HELEN THOMAS & CRAIG CRAWFORD

What: The dean of the White House Press Corps Thomas and MSNBC contributor Crawford appear at a variety of locations to sign and discuss their coauthored book Listen Up, Mr. President

When: Feb 18 – 9am

Where: Valencia Community College West

1800 S. Kirkman Rd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-299-5000

www.CraigCrawford.com

GREG DAWSON

What: discussion, book signing & reception

When: Feb 18 – 1pm

Where: Valencia Community College East

701 N. Econlockhatchee Trl

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-299-5000

ALBA

What: Opening for Allan Cody-Rapport presents paintings of Scotland

When: Feb 18 – 6 – 9pm

Where: CityArts Factory

29 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-648-7060

THE COLORS OF RED

What: Opening for Community artists contribute works celebrating red’s various hues

When: Feb 18 – 6 – 9pm

Where: CityArts Factory

29 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-648-7060

BOBBY GOLDSBORO

What: Reception for Florida-born entertainer shows his paintings inspired by Florida landscapes

When: Feb 18 – 6 – 9pm

Where: The Gallery at Avalon Island

39 S. Magnolia Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-523-6700

HUNTER S. THOMPSON TRIBUTE ART SHOW

What: More than 25 artists pay homage to the Gonzo journalist on the fifth anniversary of his suicide, featuring screenings of Thompson-focused documentaries

When: Feb 20 – 7pm

Where: Redlight Redlight

745 Bennett Rd

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-893-9832

www.myspace.com/TheRedlightRedlight

MUSIC

APOPKA ART & JAZZ FEST

What: drama groups, art displays & jazz performances

When: Feb 20 – 1 – 6pm

Where: Apopka Amphitheater

3710 Jason Dwelley Pkwy

Apopka

Cost: $5 adults; $2.50 students

Contact: 407-532-7970

THEATER & MOVIES

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

What: Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

When: Feb 20 – 5pm

Where: Barnett Park

4801 W. Colonial Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free

I HAVE NEVER FORGOTTEN YOU:  THE LIFE & LEGACY OF SIMON WIESENTHAL

What: Presentation on the biography of the concentration camp survivor who became known as the “Conscience of the Holocaust”

When: Feb 21 – 2pm

Where: Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center

851 N. Maitland Ave

Maitland

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-628-0555

DANCE

BAILAMOS!

What: Orlando Ballet performs original Latin-themed choreography from director Robert Hill

When: Feb 19 – 8pm

Where: Orange County Convention Center

9800 International Dr

Orlando

Cost: $18 – 35

Contact: 407-685-9800

HEALTH

WOMEN’S HEALTH & WELL BEING WORKSHOP

What: discussion on making the right choices for optimum health including weight management and nutritional food values

When: Feb 17 – noon

Where: Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando

2100 Lee Rd

Winter Park

Cost: $7 including lunch – registration deadline 2/12

Contact: 407-644-7593 x 227

NATURE/LANDSCAPING

WOOD STORKS:  OUR MOST ENDANGERED WADERS

What: presented by the Orange Audubon Society with Jim Rodgers head of the Avian Research subsection of the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission

When: Feb 18 – 7pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-637-2525

STARTING A COMMUNITY GARDEN

What: the what, when & how as well as opportunities at the Theodore L. Mead Community Gardeners Learning Centre in Winter Park

When: Feb 20 – 9 – 11am

Where: Orange County Extension Education Center

6021 S. Conway Rd

Orlando

Cost: Free – registration required

Contact: 407-254-9200

PLANT SALE & THE GREAT DUCK DERBY

What: on Friends of Mead Garden Duck Derby Day

When: Feb 20 – 10am – 2pm

Where: Winter Park Garden Club

1300 S. Denning Dr

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-644-5770

FUNDRAISER

28TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE

What: by the Council of 101’s to benefit OMA with dealers offering furniture, paintings, jewelry, oriental rugs & porcelain

When: Feb 19 – 20 – 10am – 5pm

21st – noon – 5pm

Where: Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N Mills Ave

Orlando

Cost: $10

Contact: 407-896-4231 x 254

ETC.

STATE OF THE CITY 2010

What: Mayor Buddy Dyer fills the public in on how the city is doing

When: Feb 18 – 10am

Where: Orlando City Hall

400 S. Orange Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-246-4279

INTERVIEW SKILLS WORKSHOP

What: tips on being confident, dressing the part, saying the right words, building your resume & leaving a lasting impression

When: Feb 18 – 6 – 8pm

Where: Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando

2100 Lee Rd

Winter Park

Cost: Free – registration deadline 2/16

Contact: 407-644-7593 x 243

CENTRAL FLORIDA NIGHTS

What: Learn to identify different constellations, planets and more in Florida’s unique night sky

When: Feb 19 – 8:30pm

Where: Seminole State College Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd

Sanford

Cost: $6

Contact: 407-708-2360

FOSSIL FEST

What: Be a paleontologist for the day as exhibitors show off Florida fossils, shells, snakes and more

When: Feb 20 – 11am – 4pm

Where: Orlando Science Center

777 E. Princeton St.

Orlando

Cost: $17

Contact: 407-514-2000

DOWNTOWN ART & LIVING EXPO

What: Exhibitors from downtown Orlando merchants, arts groups and others, with live music including Leon Russell

When: Feb 20 -21 – 11am – 6pm

Where: Lake Eola Park

N Rosalind Ave & E. Washington St

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-210-3970

COCKTAILS & COSMOS

What: Music, cocktails and scientific activities mingling with South American-themed events, including the premiere of the film Amazon

When: Feb 20 – 6 – 10pm

Where: Orlando Science Center

777 E. Princeton St.

Orlando

Cost: $12

Contact: 407-514-2000

PLAN AHEAD

WEKIVA RIVERFEST 2010

What: music, hikes, wildlife displays, art & artists, children’s activities

When: March 6 – 10am – 4pm

Where: Wekiva Springs State Park

1800 Wekiva Circle

Apopka

Cost: $2; children under 11 – Free

Contact: 407-862-5432

CENTRAL FLORIDA KOI SHOW

What: vendors of koi, goldfish, pond supplies, aquatic plants & art

When: March 12 – 1 – 5pm

13th – 9am – 5pm

14th – 9am – 3pm

Where: Holiday Inn Orlando

6515 International Dr

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-419-8517

For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area Realtor @ 407-463-1034.  Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI  -  http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ -  407-463-1034

You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

Winter Springs, Seminole County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for January ‘10 No comments yet

Winter Springs Seminole County Florida 32708 Market Sales Statistics for January 2010

The following are the market sales statistics for Winter Springs, Seminole County, Florida for January 2010.  Winter Springs is made up of the zip code 32708.  For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

A couple of definitions are in order.  The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time – in other words, it’s the midpoint of sale prices.  So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it’s specifically indicating which price range is more active.

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

The sales to list price ratio is just that, you’re dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.

There needs to be a disclaimer here.  These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.  Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.  What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.  Let’s put it this way, what’s happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.

Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time.  More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another.  By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture.  It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.

Single-Family Homes

23 homes sold during the month of January.

The average sales price is $210,165 with 195 days on the market.

The median sales price is $213,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 94%.

The most expensive home sold for $420K in Glen Eagle at Tuscawilla and was on the market 186 days

The least expensive home sold for $53,000 in Wildwood after 876 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $213,136 with 89 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 95% on 11 sales, an increase of 109%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 17% and a decrease in the median sales price of 9%.  There was a decrease of 28% in sales volume with a 1% decrease in sales to list price ratio.

Winter Springs Seminole County Florida 32708 single family home average and median sales price for January 2010

Winter Springs Seminole County Florida 32708 single family home sales volume average and median sales price for January 2010

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

4 homes sold

The average sales price is $58,500 with 198 days on the market.

The median sales price is $44,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 91%.

The most expensive sold for $120,000 in Heritage Park Townhomes and was on the market 275 days.

The least expensive condo sold for $26,000 in Indian Ridge after 192 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $141,198 with 181 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 90% on 5 sales, a decrease of 20%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 36% and a decrease in the median sales price of 36%.  There was no change in sales volume with a 10% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

Winter Springs Seminole County Florida 32708 condo townhome villa average and median sales price for January 2010

Winter Springs Seminole County Florida 32708 condo townhome villa sales volume average and median sales price for January 2010

For information on Winter Springs and Seminole County real estate and Winter Springs and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Winter Springs and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Winter Springs and Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034.  Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI  -  http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ -  407-463-1034

You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

Winter Park, Seminole and Orange Counties, FL – Market Sales Statistics for January ‘10 No comments yet

Winter Park Seminole and Orange Counties Florida Market Sales Statistics for January 2010

The following are the market sales statistics for Winter Park, Seminole and Orange Counties, Florida for January 2010.  Winter Park is made up of the zip codes of 32789 & 32792.  For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

A couple of definitions are in order.  The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time – in other words, it’s the midpoint of sale prices.  So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it’s specifically indicating which price range is more active.

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

The sales to list price ratio is just that, you’re dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.

There needs to be a disclaimer here.  These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.  Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.  What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.  Let’s put it this way, what’s happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.

Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time.  More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another.  By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture.  It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.

Single-Family Homes

35 homes sold during the month of January.

The average sales price is $215,865 with 121 days on the market.

The median sales price is $162,500.

The sales to list price ratio is 95%.

The most expensive home sold for $947,228 in Kronenberger after 694 days on the market.

The least expensive home sold for $56,900 in Temple Terrace after 678 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $787,893 with 185 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 92% and on 15 sales, an increase of 133%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 46% and a decrease in the median sales price of 26%.  There was a decrease in sales volume of 5% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.

Winter Park Seminole and Orange Counties Florida single family home average and median sales price for January 2010

Winter Park Seminole and Orange Counties Florida single family home sales volume average and median sales price for January 2010

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

25 homes sold

The average sales price was $115,061 with 126 days on the market.

The median sales price was $41,500.

The sales to list price ratio is 91%.

The most expensive sold for $800K in Milano at Winter Park Condo and was on the market 404 days.

The least expensive sold for $21,000 in Winter Park Villas Condo after 218 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $86,333 with 104 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 85% on 6 sales, an increase of 317%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 31% and a decrease in the median sales price of 22%.   There was an increase in sales volume of 9% with a 2% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

Winter Park Seminole and Orange Counties Florida condo townhome villa average and median sales price for January 2010

Winter Park Seminole and Orange Counties Florida condo townhome villa sales volume average and median sales price for January 2010

For information on Winter Park and Seminole and Orange County real estate and Winter Park and Seminole and Orange County homes for sale in addition to Winter Park and Seminole and Orange County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Winter Park and Seminole and Orange County Realtor @ 407-463-1034.  Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI  -  http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ -  407-463-1034

You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

Windermere, Orange County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for January ‘10 No comments yet

Windermere

The following are the market sales statistics for Windermere, Orange County, Florida for January 2010.  Windermere is made up of the zip code 34786.  For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

A couple of definitions are in order.  The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time – in other words, it’s the midpoint of sale prices.  So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it’s specifically indicating which price range is more active.

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

The sales to list price ratio is just that, you’re dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.

There needs to be a disclaimer here.  These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.  Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.  What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.  Let’s put it this way, what’s happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.

Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time.  More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another.  By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture.  It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.

Single-Family Homes

21 homes sold during the month of January.

The average sales price is $961,263 with 266 days on the market.

The median sales price is $270,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 92%.

The most expensive home sold for $7.25M in Isleworth and was on the market 319 days.

The least expensive home sold for $130,000 after 142 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $558,764 with 133 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 95% on 19 sales, an increase of 11%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 59% and a decrease in the median sales price of 6%.  There was a decrease in sales volume of 48% with a 1% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

Windermere Orange County Florida 34786 single family home average and median sales price for January 2010

Windermere Orange County Florida 34786 single family home sales volume average and median sales price for January 2010

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

8 homes sold.

The average sales price is $141,261 with 141 days on the market.

The median sales price is $147,500.

The sales to list price ratio is 98%.

The more expensive townhome sold for $195,090 in Oasis Cove at Lakeside Village and was new construction built in ‘07.

The less expensive sold for $98,100 in Lakes of Windermere Lake Reams Townhomes after 24 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $154,157 with 89 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 91% on 4 sales, an increase of 100%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 8% and an increase in the median sales price of 18%.  There was a decrease in sales volume of 38% with a 3% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

Windermere Orange County Florida 34786 condo townhome villa average and median sales price for January 2010

Windermere Orange County Florida 34786 condo townhome villa sales volume average and median sales price for January 2010

For information on Windermere and Orange County real estate and Windermere and Orange County homes for sale in addition to Windermere and Orange County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Windermere and Orange County Realtor @ 407-463-1034.  Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI  -  http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ -  407-463-1034

You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

Seminole County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for January ‘10 No comments yet

Seminole County Florida Market Sales Statistics for January 2010

The following are the market sales statistics for Seminole County, Florida for January 2010.  For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

A couple of definitions are in order.  The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time – in other words, it’s the midpoint of sale prices.  So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it’s specifically indicating which price range is more active.

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

The sales to list price ratio is just that, you’re dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.

There needs to be a disclaimer here.  These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.  Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.  What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.  Let’s put it this way, what’s happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.

Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time.  More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another.  By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture.  It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.

Single-Family Homes

182 homes sold during the month of January.

The average sales price is $220,385 with 170 days on the market.

The median sales price is $180,300.

The sales to list price ratio is 94%.

The most expensive home sold for $1.275M in Alaqua Lakes in Longwood and was on the market 195 days.

The least expensive home sold for $10,000 in Black Hammock in Oviedo after 52 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $247,636 with 159 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 92% on 125 sales an increase of 46%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 6% and a decrease in the median sales price of 10%.  There was a decrease in sales volume of 39% with no change in the sales to list price ratio.

Seminole County Florida single family home average and median sales price for January 2010

Seminole County Florida single family home sales volume average and median sales price for January 2010

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

138 homes sold

The average sales price was $82,636 with 136 days on the market.

The median sales price was $58,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 97%.

The most expensive townhome sold for $308,500 at Fountain Parke in Lake Mary and was new construction built in ‘07.

The least expensive condo sold for $16,900 at Roya Arms in Altamonte Springs after 100 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $112,817 with 119 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 91% on 48 sales, an increase of 126%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 3% and a decrease in the median sales price of 11%.  There was an increase in sales volume of 7% with no change in the sales to list price ratio.

Seminole County Florida condo villa townhome average and median sales price for January 2010

Seminole County Florida condo villa townhome sales volume average and median sales price for January 2010

For information on Seminole County real estate and  Seminole County homes for sale in addition to  Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your  Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034.  Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI  -  http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ -  407-463-1034

You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

Sanford, Seminole County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for January ‘10 No comments yet

Sanford Seminole County Florida 32771 and 32773 Market Sales Statistics for January 2010

The following are the market sales statistics for Sanford, Seminole County, Florida for January 2010.  Sanford is made up of the zip codes of 32773 & 32771.  For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

A couple of definitions are in order.  The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time – in other words, it’s the midpoint of sale prices.  So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it’s specifically indicating which price range is more active.

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

The sales to list price ratio is just that, you’re dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.

There needs to be a disclaimer here.  These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.  Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.  What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.  Let’s put it this way, what’s happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.

Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time.  More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another.  By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture.  It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.

Single-Family Homes

40 homes sold during the month of January.

The average sales price is $169,563 with 152 days on the market.

The median sales price is $124,250.

The sales to list price ratio is 94%.

The most expensive home sold for $810K in the Lake Markham Preserve and was on the market 217 days.

The least expensive home sold for $22,000 in Country Club Manor after 98 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $292,518 with 280 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 88% on 20 sales, an increase of 100%.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 6% and a decrease in the median sales price of 19%.  There was also a decrease in sales volume of 38% with no change in the sales to list price ratio.

Sanford Seminole County Florida 32771 and 32773 single family home average and median sales price for January 2010

Sanford Seminole County Florida 32771 and 32773 single family home sales volume average and median sales price for January 2010

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

26 homes sold

The average sales price was $121,432 with 1826 days on the market.

The median sales price was $114,500.

The sales to list price ratio is 93%.

The most expensive condo sold for $250,000 in Gateway at Riverwalk and was new construction built in ‘07.

The least expensive sold for $19,500 in Northlake Village Condo after 157 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $148,535 with 127 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 88% on 6 sales, an increase of 333%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 4% and a decrease in the median sales price of 12%.   There was an increase in sales volume of 10% with a 4% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

Sanford Seminole County Florida 32771 and 32773 condo townhome villa average and median sales price for January 2010

Sanford Seminole County Florida 32771 and 32773 condo townhome villa sales volume average and median sales price for January 2010

For information on Sanford and Seminole County real estate and Sanford and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Sanford and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Sanford and Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034.  Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI  -  http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ -  407-463-1034

You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

Oviedo, Seminole County, FL – Market Sales Statistics for January ‘10 No comments yet

oviedo and chuluota Seminole County Florida 32765 and 32766 Market Sales Statistics for January 2010

The following are the market sales statistics for Oviedo, Seminole County, Florida for January 2010.  Oviedo is made up of the zip codes of 32765 & 32766, which is partly considered Chuluota.  For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.

A couple of definitions are in order.  The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time – in other words, it’s the midpoint of sale prices.  So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it’s specifically indicating which price range is more active.

The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.

The sales to list price ratio is just that, you’re dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.

There needs to be a disclaimer here.  These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time.  Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local.  What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall.  Let’s put it this way, what’s happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.

Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time.  More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another.  By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture.  It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.

Single-Family Homes

28 homes sold during the month of January.

The average sales price is $221,930 with 175 days on the market.

The median sales price is $218,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 93%.

The most expensive home sold for $390,000 in Sanctuary and was on the market 84 days.

The least expensive home sold for $10,000 in Black Hammock with 52 days on the market.

The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $256,188 with 164 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 95% on 33 sales, a 15% decrease.

The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 4% and an increase in the median sales price of 1%.  There was a decrease in sales volume of 36% with a 1% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

oviedo and chuluota Seminole County Florida 32765 and 32766 single family home average and median sales price for January 2010

oviedo and chuluota Seminole County Florida 32765 and 32766 single family home sales volume average and median sales price for January 2010

Condos, Townhomes & Villas

10 homes sold

The average sales price was $99,356 with 118 days on the market.

The median sales price was $103,000.

The sales to list price ratio is 96%.

The most expensive sold for $191,634 in Clayton Crossing Townhomes and was new construction.

The least expensive condo sold for $25,000 in Villas at Lakeside after 135 days on the market.

The average sales price a year earlier was $102,797 with 102 days on the market with a sales to list price ratio of 88% on 9 sales, an increase of 11%.

The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 4% and a decrease in the median sales price of 3%.  There was a decrease in sales volume of 38% with 3% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.

oviedo and chuluota Seminole County Florida 32765 and 32766 condo townhome villa average and median sales price for January 2010

oviedo and chuluota Seminole County Florida 32765 and 32766 condo townhome villa sales volume average and median sales price for January 2010

For information on Oviedo and Seminole County real estate and Oviedo and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Oviedo and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Oviedo and Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034.  Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI  -  http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ -  407-463-1034

You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.

Marc It Sold!

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