Holiday Happenings & Home Tours in Central Florida including tours of decorated homes –
CHANUKAH EVENTS
HANUKAH IN THE PARK
What: menorah lighting
When: December 21 – 5 – 8pm
Where: Central Park
Park Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-2500
CHANUKAH FAMILY FUN DAY
What: rides, etc.
When: December 25 – 10am
Where: Jewish Community Center
851 N. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free; ride tickets $1
Contact: 407-645-5933
HOLIDAY EVENTS
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK
What: performance by the Bach Festival Choir
When: December 4 – 6 – 8pm
Where: Central Park
Park Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-645-5311
“A CHRISTMAS CAROL”
What: David A. McElroy plays 37 different characters
When: December 4 – 6 – 8pm
December 7 – 2pm
Where: Seminole County Community College
100 Weldon Blvd.
Sanford
Cost: $5 – 12
Contact: 407-708-2040
HOLIDAY IN THE PARK
What: tree lighting, live entertainment, face painting, Santa, food, games & rides
When: December 5 – 6 – 8pm
Where: Lake Mary City Hall
100 N. Country Club Rd.
Lake Mary
Cost: Free
Contact: www.lakemaryfl.com
CHRISTMAS IN THE SQUARE
What: tree lighting, live entertainment, face painting, balloon artists & Santa
When: December 5 – 6 – 8pm
Where: Historic Downtown Sanford
200 S. Magnolia Ave.
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-688-5120
LIGHT UP WINTER GARDEN
What: music & candlelight ceremony
When: December 5 – 6 – 9:30pm
Where: Downtown Winter Garden
Plant St.
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-646-4115
DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS
What: outdoor screening of White Christmas
When: December 5 – 8:30pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $7 adults; 2 children
Contact: 407-246-2620
HOLIDAY PARADE & TREE LIGHTING
When: December 6 – 4pm – parade; tree lighting – 6pm
Where: Winter Springs Town Center
158 Tuskawilla Rd.
Winter Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-327-6593
CELEBRATE THE SEASON
What: food, musical performances, crafts for children to create & tree lighting
When: December 6 – 4pm
Where: Historic Downtown Longwood
130 W. Warren Ave.
Longwood
Cost: Free – Accepting canned goods for needy families
Contact: 407-260-3484
HOLIDAY PARADE & TREE LIGHTING
When: December 6 – 4:45pm
Where: Oviedo Gym & Aquatic Facility
148 Oviedo Blvd.
Oviedo
Cost: Free – ends with tree lighting at Lawton House
Contact: 407-278-4871
LIGHT UP THE HOLIDAYS
What: live performances & refreshments
When: December 6 – 5 – 9pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
Uptown Altamonte
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-571-8863
CHRISTMAS – FLORIDA STYLE – A PARADE
What: illuminated Christmas parade and show
When: December 6 – 6pm
Where: Historic Downtown Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-688-5107 or 407-688-5004
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
What: 1925 Estate house on Lake Jessamine.
When: December 8 – 1; park is open for a drive-through 8th – 11th; 12th activities, children’s games, refreshments & a visit from Santa
Where: Cypress Grove Park
290 Holden Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free; picture with Santa $5
Contact: 407-858-2295
HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHT
What: sponsored by Florida Hospital Altamonte
When: Mondays & Wednesdays December 8, 10, 15 & 17 – 7 – 9pm
Where: Cranes Roost Plaza
Uptown Altamonte
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
SANTA TUESDAYS
What: with Carolers, etc.
When: December 9, 16 & 23 – 6 – 8pm
Where: Cranes Roost Plaza
Uptown Altamonte
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT
What: reception after the program
When: December 9 – 7:30pm
Where: Seminole County Community College
100 Weldon Blvd.
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-708-2040
MOVIE UNDER THE STARS
What: outdoor screening of It’s a Wonderful Life
When: December 12 – 8pm
Where: Avalon Park
13001 Founder’s Square Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-658-6565
AFTERNOON WITH SANTA
What: holiday crafts, games & a moonwalk for children 10 & under
When: December 13 – 1 – 3pm
Where: Magnolia Park
2929 Binion Rd.
Apopka
Cost: 2 canned goods for local charities
Contact: 407-886-4231
BALDWIN PARK FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
What: with parade, carriage ride & carolers
When: December 13 – 4 – 9pm
Where: Baldwin Park Village Center
New Broad Street
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-896-3155
SANTA VISITS LONGWOOD
What: he’ll be visiting neighborhoods after 5pm.
When: December 13 –East of CR 427
December 14 – West of CR 427
www.longwoodfl.org
Contact: 407-260-3484
SNOW MOUNTAIN
What: snow slope, giant slide, bounce house, face painting,
entertainment
When: December 13 – 5 – 9pm
Where: Oviedo Gym & Aquatic Facility
148 Oviedo Blvd.
Oviedo
Cost: $5 before the 10th & $10 afterwards
Contact: 407-971-5568
HOLIDAY CONCERT
What: the Gateway Orchestra presented by City of Sanford and Lake Shore Software
When: December 13 – 6 – 8pm
Where: Magnolia Square
200 S. Magnolia Ave.
Sanford
Cost: Free
HOLIDAY IN THE PARK
What: entertainment, talent contest, festival, parade
When: December 14 – noon – 8pm
Where: Lake Eola Park
1 N. Rosalind Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-898-3130
CELEBRATION OF THE SEASON
What: snow, games, food, prizes & tree lighting with tree donated
by the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida
When: December 14 – 4 – 7pm
Where: Orlando Cultural Park
560 E. Princeton St.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-206-0957 x 104
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
What: museum tour
When: December 24 – 9:30am – 4pm
Where: Morse Museum of American Art
445 N. Park Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-6454-5311
HOME TOURS
CELEBRATION
What: presented by the Women’s Club of Celebration
When: December 8 – 3 – 9pm
9th – 1 – 5pm
Where: corner of Celebration Ave & Water St.
Cost: $15 adults; 5 children 3-11 – tickets presold at Village
Mercantile and Barber & Beauty Emporium
Contact: www.womensclubofcelebration.org
LONGWOOD
What: sponsored by the Central Florida Society for Historical
Preservation
When: December 10 – 1 – 4pm
Where: Bradlee-McIntyre Historical Museum
130 W. Warren Ave.
Longwood
Contact: 407-331-7354
MAITLAND
What: tour of historic Waterhouse Residence Musuem
When: thru January 11 – noon – 4pm Wednesdays thru Sundays
Closed 12/24 – 26 & 1/1
Where: 820 Lake Lily Drive
Maitland
Cost: $3 adults, 2 children, members free
Contact: 407-644-2451
MOUNT DORA
What: driving tour sponsored by the Fine Arts of Mt. Dora Women’s
Committee
When: December 6 & 7 – 11am – 4pm
Cost: $15 advance – sold at the Mt. Dora, Tavares & Eustis
Chambers of Commerce as well as The Drawer and
Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow in Mt. Dora.
Contact: 352-383-8808 & 352-383-2165
OCOEE
What: tour of the Withers-Maguire house & benefits the Ocoee
Historical Commission
When: December 13 – 5:30 – 7:30pm
14th – 2 – 5pm
Where: 16 E. Oakland Ave
Ocoee
Cost: $5; children free
Contact: 407-656-2051
ORLANDO
What: Harry P. Leu house
When: thru January 1 – 10am – 4pm except 12/25 every ½ hour
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $7 adults; 2 children includes garden admission
Contact: 407-246-2620
SANFORD
What: stroll through historic homes in Touhy Park & Oak Ave
beginning at Park Ave & 9th St. with food sampling, music,
carolers, carriage rides
When: December 5 – 6 – 9:30pm
Cost: $25 advance at the Historic Sanford Welcome Center
230 E. First St.
Sanford
$30 day of tour
Contact: 407-263-4488
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 Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
Marc It Sold!
This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Etc, On-Going and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone.
THEATER & FILM
“THE COUNTERFEITERS”
What: film screening based on a true story
When: December 7 – 2pm
Where: Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center
851 N. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-628-0555
AUTHOR
GLENN BECK
What: signing by host & author of The Christmas Sweater
When: December 4 – 8pm
Where: Barnes & Noble
2418 E. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-894-6024
MIKE HUCKABEE
What: signing by politician & author of Do The Right Thing
When: December 8 – noon
Where: Barnes & Noble
2418 E. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-894-6024
HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
HOLDIDAY HARBOR NIGHTS
What: live jazz, wine & food tastings
When: November 28 – 6:30pm
Where: Portofino Bay Hotel
5601 Universal Blvd
Orlando
Cost: $35
Contact: 407-503-1200
ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT
When: November 30– 6m
Where: Central Park
Park Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: http://www.orlandophil.org
ON-GOING
FIRST THURSDAYS
What: a new art theme by local artists, live music, cash bar
When: 6 – 9pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free to OMA members; others $10
Contact: 407-896-4231
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
What: concerts in an outdoor setting
When: 7 – 9pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
http://www.UptownAltamonte.com
Uptown Altamonte
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-571-8863
STORYTELLING AT LEU GARDENS
What: for 18 months to 5 years old
When: Third Monday – 10am
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2620
THIRD THURSDAY’S
What: art in downtown Orlando at various locations from 6-9pm
Where: City Arts Factory (Orange & Pine)
The Office Gallery (47 E. Robinson)
A.K.A. Lounge (68 E. Pine)
Gallery at Avalon Island & Guinevere’s (Magnolia & Pine)
Cost: Free
PLAN AHEAD
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK
What: performance by the Back Festival Choir
When: December 4 – 6 – 8pm
Where: Central Park
Park Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-645-5311
“A CHRISTMAS CAROL”
What: David A. McElroy plays 37 different characters
When: December 4 – 6 – 8pm
December 7 – 2pm
Where: Seminole County Community College
100 Weldon Blvd.
Sanford
Cost: $5 – 12
Contact: 407-708-2040
POPCORN FLICKS
What: outdoor screening of Gremlins
When: December 5 – 7pm
Where: Central Park
Park Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-629-0054
DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS
What: outdoor screening of White Christmas
When: December 5 – 8:30pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $7 adults; 2 children
Contact: 407-246-2620
HOLIDAY PARADE & TREE LIGHTING
When: December 6 – 4pm – parade; tree lighting – 6pm
Where: Winter Springs Town Center
158 Tuskawilla Rd.
Winter Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-327-6593
CELEBRATE THE SEASON
What: food, musical performances, crafts for children to create
When: December 6 – 4pm
Where: Historic Downtown Longwood
130 W. Warren Ave.
Longwood
Cost: Free – Accepting canned goods for needy families
Contact: 407-260-3484
HOLIDAY PARADE & TREE LIGHTING
When: December 6 – 4:45pm
Where: Oviedo Gym & Aquatic Facility
148 Oviedo Blvd.
Oviedo
Cost: Free – ends with tree lighting at Lawton House
Contact: 407-278-4871
HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT
What: reception after the program
When: December 9 – 7:30pm
Where: Seminole County Community College
100 Weldon Blvd.
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-708-2040
ALIVE AFTER FIVE
What: street party with art & music
When: December 11 – 5 – 8pm
Where: Downtown Sanford
First Street
Sanford
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-302-2586
MOVIE UNDER THE STARS
What: outdoor screening of It’s a Wonderful Life
When: December 12 – 8pm
Where: Avalon Park
13001 Founder’s Square Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-658-6565
AFTERNOON WITH SANTA
What: holiday crafts, games & a moonwalk for children 10 & under
When: December 13 – 1 – 3pm
Where: Magnolia Park
2929 Binion Rd.
Apopka
Cost: 2 canned goods for local charities
Contact: 407-886-4231
SNOW MOUNTAIN
What: snow slope, giant slide, bounce house, face painting,
entertainment
When: December 13 – 5 – 9pm
Where: Oviedo Gym & Aquatic Facility
148 Oviedo Blvd.
Oviedo
Cost: $5 before the 10th & $10 afterwards
Contact: 407-971-5568
CELEBRATION OF THE SEASON
What: snow, games, food, prizes & tree lighting with tree donated
by the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida
When: December 14 – 4 – 7pm
Where: Orlando Cultural Park
560 E. Princeton St.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-206-0957 x 104
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
What: museum tour
When: December 24 – 9:30am – 4pm
Where: Morse Museum of American Art
445 N. Park Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-6454-5311
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 Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
Marc It Sold!
This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Etc, On-Going and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone.
THEATER & FILM
A VERY SPECIAL EVENING WITH GARRISON KEILLOR
What: creator of A Prairie Home Companion
When: November 24 – 7:30pm
Where: Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre
Livingston
Orlando
Contact: 407-839-3900 – Ticketmaster
FUNDRAISER
GIVE HOPE & HOLD’EM GALA
What: benefits Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital et al. Gambling,
entertainment, food, drinks, live & silent auctions, raffles,
prizes, gift bags, etc.
When: November 22 – 7pm – midnight
Where: Church Street Station Ballroom
225 S. Garland Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $75 gala; $100 gala + poker
Contact: 407-733-6383
HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
FESTIVAL OF TREES
What: designer decorated trees, wreaths, toyland town, etc.
When: thru November 23 – 10am – 5pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $10 adults; 6 children
Contact: 407-896-4231 x 254
FOOD
VEGAN THANKSGIVING
What: Compassionate Thanksgiving potluck dinner by the Animal
Rights Foundation of Florida w/children’s games &
entertainment
When: November 23 – 2pm
Where: Mead Garden
1300 S. Denning Drive
Winter Park
Cost: Reservations required – $5 with a dish; 10 without
Contact: 407-617-5572
EDUCATION
BUSINESS & LEGAL STUDIES OPEN HOUSE
What: info about certificate & degree programs, scholarships,
employment opportunities
When: November 20 – 6 – 8pm
Where: Seminole County Community College
Automotive Tech Showroom
100 Weldon Blvd.
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-708-2165
ETC
POP GO THE WIGGLES LIVE
When: November 20 – 3 & 6:30pm
Where: Amway Arena
600 W. Amelia St.
Orlando
Cost: $18 – 38
Contact: 407-839-3900
FIELD TRIP – HIKE THROUGH THE ECON
What: 3 mile hike through the Econ River Wilderness Area
sponsored by the Orange Audubon Society. Bring water,
lunch, sun & insect protection & birding gear.
When: November 22 – 7:30am
Where: Winn Dixie
1021 Lockwood Blvd.
Oviedo
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-851-5416
PLANT AND CRAFT SALE
What: with horticulture speaker @ 11am & floral design
demonstration @ 1pm
When: November 22 – 9am – 3pm
Where: Orlando Garden Club
710 E. Rollins St.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-422-6284
TCA TRAIN SHOW
What: model train expo
When: November 22 – 11am – 4pm
Where: Maitland Civic Center
641 S. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: $5 adults; children under 11 – free
Contact: 407-260-8599
ON-GOING
JUSTICE ILLUMINATED: THE ART OF ARTHUR SZYK
When: M-Th – 9am – 4pm
Fri – 9am – 1pm
Sun – 1pm – 4pm
Where: Holocaust Memorial Research and Education Center of CF
851 N. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-628-0555
FIRST THURSDAYS
What: a new art theme by local artists, live music, cash bar
When: 6 – 9pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free to OMA members; others $10
Contact: 407-896-4231
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
What: concerts in an outdoor setting
When: 7 – 9pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
http://www.UptownAltamonte.com
Uptown Altamonte
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-571-8863
STORYTELLING AT LEU GARDENS
What: for 18 months to 5 years old
When: Third Monday – 10am
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2620
THIRD THURSDAY’S
What: art in downtown Orlando at various locations from 6-9pm
Where: City Arts Factory (Orange & Pine)
The Office Gallery (47 E. Robinson)
A.K.A. Lounge (68 E. Pine)
Gallery at Avalon Island & Guinevere’s (Magnolia & Pine)
Cost: Free
PLAN AHEAD
HOLDIDAY HARBOR NIGHTS
What: live jazz, wine & food tastings
When: November 28 – 6:30pm
Where: Portofino Bay Hotel
5601 Universal Blvd
Orlando
Cost: $35
Contact: 407-503-1200
ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT
When: November 30– 6m
Where: Central Park
Park Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: http://www.orlandophil.org
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK
What: performance by the Back Festival Choir
When: December 4 – 6 – 8pm
Where: Central Park
Park Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-645-5311
POPCORN FLICKS
What: outdoor screening of Gremlins
When: December 5 – 7pm
Where: Central Park
Park Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-629-0054
DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS
What: outdoor screening of White Christmas
When: December 5 – 8:30pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $7 adults; 2 children
Contact: 407-246-2620
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 Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
Marc It Sold!
This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Etc, On-Going and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone.
THEATER & FILM
POPCORN FLICKS
What: outdoor screening of Labyrinth
When: November 13 – 7pm
Where: Central Park
Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-629-0054
MOVIE UNDER THE STARS
What: outdoor screening of Casablanca
When: November 14 – 8pm
Where: Avalon Park
13001 Founder’s Square Dr.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-658-6565
CENTRAL FLORIDA JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
When: November 16 – 17
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave.
Maitland
Cost: $10 single screening; 35 – 60 four screening passes
Contact: 407-629-1088
FOOD
ALIVE AFTER 5 – OKTOBERFEST IN NOVEMBER
What: street party with music, food, wine, beer & art
When: November 13 – 5pm
Where: Downtown Sanford
1st Street
Sanford
Cost: Free; 5 to sample food, wine & beer at participating shops
9TH ANNUAL TASTE OF ORLANDO
What: food, chili cook-off, music, business expo
When: November 15 – 11am – 3pm
Where: Waterford Lakes Town Center
413 N. Alafaya Trail
Orlando
Cost: adults – $10 advance, 12 day of event; children 3-10 – $5
Contact: 407-737-2866
ORLANDO FOOD & WINE FEST
When: November 15 – noon – 9pm
16th – noon – 6pm
http://www.OrlandoFoodandWineFest.com
Where: Lake Eola Park
1 N. Rosalind Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $10 advance; 15 at the gate – both good for both days
Contact: 407-647-5557
ETC
JOB FAIR
What: more than 100 employers – bring resumes & dress
professionally
When: November 12 – noon – 4pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free; no children allowed
Contact: 407-834-4022
CEMETERY MOONLIGHT TOUR
What: 2 mile walk along paved roads through the cemetery
When: November 14 – 9pm
Where: Greenwood Cemetery
1603 Greenwood St.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-325-6269
9TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY ART SALE
What: original artwork by faculty & students – photography,
scultures, jewelry, paintings & drawings, ceramics, etc.
When: November 15 – 9am – 5pm
16th 11am – 4pm
Where: Crealde School of Art
600 St. Andrews Blvd.
Winter Park
Cost: Free – a portion of the proceeds benefit the school
Contact: 407-671-1886
MOTORCYCLE POKER RUN
What: benefit The Victim Service Center of Orange County – 127
mile ride through Orange, Brevard, Volusia & Seminole
counties stopping at businesses along the way; ending at
Gators Riverside in Sanford with food, music, massages,
raffles.
When: November 15 – 9:30am
Where: East Orlando Harley
11898 Lake Underhill Road
Orlando
Cost: $25 per bike & 10 per passenger
Contact: 407-228-6050
FISHING AND BOAT SHOW
What: seminars, demonstrations, boats & tackle sale
When: November 15 – 10am – 6pm
16th – 10am – 5pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: $8 adults; free children 12 & under with a parent
Contact: 407-295-3247
TURKEY TROT
What: family friendly games and storytelling
When: November 16 – noon – 5pm
Where: Dr. Phillips Marketplace
Della Drive Circle
Orlando
Cost: $15 – 25
Contact: 407-239-7411
CANDLE LIGHTING CENTRAL FLORIDA
What: 30+ community organizations present a program for those
coping with major loss with speakers & suggestions for the
holidays
When: November 16 – 5 – 7pm
Where: Maitland Civic Center
641 S. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-691-4579
ON-GOING
JUSTICE ILLUMINATED: THE ART OF ARTHUR SZYK
When: M-Th – 9am – 4pm
Fri – 9am – 1pm
Sun – 1pm – 4pm
Where: Holocaust Memorial Research and Education Center of CF
851 N. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-628-0555
FIRST THURSDAYS
What: a new art theme by local artists, live music, cash bar
When: 6 – 9pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free to OMA members; others $10
Contact: 407-896-4231
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
What: concerts in an outdoor setting
When: 7 – 9pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
http://www.UptownAltamonte.com
Uptown Altamonte
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-571-8863
STORYTELLING AT LEU GARDENS
What: for 18 months to 5 years old
When: Third Monday – 10am
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2620
THIRD THURSDAY’S
What: art in downtown Orlando at various locations from 6-9pm
Where: City Arts Factory (Orange & Pine)
The Office Gallery (47 E. Robinson)
A.K.A. Lounge (68 E. Pine)
Gallery at Avalon Island & Guinevere’s (Magnolia & Pine)
Cost: Free
PLAN AHEAD
POP GO THE WIGGLES LIVE
When: November 20 – 3 & 6:30pm
Where: Amway Arena
600 W. Amelia St.
Orlando
Cost: $18 – 38
Contact: 407-839-3900
FIELD TRIP – HIKE THROUGH THE ECON
What: 3 mile hike through the Econ River Wilderness Area
sponsored by the Orange Audubon Society. Bring water,
lunch, sun & insect protection & birding gear.
When: November 22 – 7:30am
Where: Winn Dixie
1021 Lockwood Blvd.
Oviedo
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-851-5416
TCA TRAIN SHOW
What: model train expo
When: November 22 – 11am – 4pm
Where: Maitland Civic Center
641 S. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: $5 adults; children under 11 – free
Contact: 407-260-8599
GIVE HOPE & HOLD’EM GALA
What: benefits Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital et al. Gambling,
entertainment, food, drinks, live & silent auctions, raffles,
prizes, gift bags, etc.
When: November 22 – 7pm – midnight
Where: Church Street Station Ballroom
225 S. Garland Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $75 gala; $100 gala + poker
Contact: 407-733-6383
A VERY SPECIAL EVENING WITH GARRISON KEILLOR
What: creator of A Prairie Home Companion
When: November 24 – 7:30pm
Where: Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre
Livingston
Orlando
Contact: 407-839-3900 – Ticketmaster
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 Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
Marc It Sold!
orlando orange county florida
The following are the market sales statistics for Orlando, Orange County, Florida for October 2008. Orlando is made up of a multitude of zip codes. 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
409 homes sold during the month of October.
The average sales price is $219,605 with 147 days on the market.
The median sales price is $186,000.
The sales to list price ratio is 95%.
The most expensive home sold for $1.4M in Venezia and was new construction.
The least expensive home sold for $15,000 in Angebilt after 72 days on the market.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $291,277 with 132 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 366 sales, an increase of 11.8%.
The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 33% and a decrease in the median sales price of 29.6%. Yet, there was an increase in sales volume of 6.7% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.
Condos, Townhomes & Villas
112 homes sold
The average sales price was $133,864 with 160 days on the market.
The median sales price was $108,950.
The sales to list price ratio is 91%.
The most expensive villa sold for $875,000 in Renaissance at Lake Ivanhoe and was on the market 204 days.
The least expensive sold for $25,000 in Avalon Condo after 211 days on the market.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $259,262 with 122 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 95% on 112 sales.
The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 201% and an increase in the median sales price of 1.9%. Yet, there was also an increase in sales volume of 80% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.
For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Orlando 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!
winter springs seminole county florida
The following are the market sales statistics for Winter Springs, Seminole County, Florida for October 2008. 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
27 homes sold during the month of October.
The average sales price is $272,271 with 157 days on the market.
The median sales price is $225,100.
The sales to list price ratio is 94%.
The most expensive home sold for $560,000 in Tuscawilla and was on the market 425 days
The least expensive home sold for $89,200 in Wildwood after 55 days on the market.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $270,539 with 104 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 96% on 23 sales, an increase of 17%.
The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 7.8% and a decrease in the median sales price of 1%. Yet, there was an increase in sales volume of 12.5% with a 1% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.
Condos, Townhomes & Villas
6 homes sold
The average sales price was $146,333 with 87 days on the market.
The median sales price was $212,090.
The sales to list price ratio is 93%.
The most expensive condo sold for $191,000 in Heritage Commons and was new construction.
The least expensive condo sold for $77,000 in Moss Cove after 186 days on the market.
The average sales price a year earlier was $154,475 with 139 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 96% on 4 sales, an increase of 50%.
The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 25% and a decrease in the median sales price of 22.2%. Yet, there was an increase in sales volume of 200% with a 4% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.
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 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 county florida
The following are the market sales statistics for Winter Park, Seminole and Orange Counties, Florida for October 2008. 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
20 homes sold during the month of October.
The average sales price is $279,879 with 131 days on the market.
The median sales price is $191,000.
The sales to list price ratio is 94%.
The most expensive home sold for $820,000 in Green Terrace and was on the market 421 days
The least expensive home sold for $130,500 in Woodcrest after 116 days on the market.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $604,824 with 162 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 29 sales, a decrease of 31%.
The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 6.2% and a decrease in the median sales price of 10%. There was also a decrease in sales volume of 20% with no change in the sales to list price ratio.
Condos, Townhomes & Villas
12 homes sold
The average sales price was $195,124 with 227 days on the market.
The median sales price was $137,500.
The sales to list price ratio is 94%.
The most expensive sold for $675,000 in Casa Jardin Condo and was on the market 416 days.
The least expensive condo sold for $100,000 in Four Seasons after 74 days on the market.
The average sales price a year earlier was $439,500 (2 condos sold for over $1M) with 116 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 92% on 8 sales, an increase of 50%.
The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 21.9% and an increase in the median sales price of 10%. Yet, there was an increase in sales volume of 20% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.
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 Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
Marc It Sold!
windermere orange county florida
The following are the market sales statistics for Windermere, Orange County, Florida for October 2008. 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
32 homes sold during the month of October.
The average sales price is $413271 with 196 days on the market.
The median sales price is $375,000.
The sales to list price ratio is 94%.
The most expensive home sold for $1M in Keenes Point and was on the market 452 days
The least expensive home sold for $207,500 in Lakes of Windermere after 231 days on the market.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $929,723 with 168 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 91% on 13 sales, an increase of 246%.
The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 33% and a decrease in the median sales price of 29.6%. Yet, there was an increase in sales volume of 6.7% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.
Condos, Townhomes & Villas
9 homes sold
The average sales price was $345,834 with 112 days on the market.
The median sales price was $160,888.
The sales to list price ratio is 94%.
The most expensive villa sold for $1.8M in Isleworth and was on the market 230 days.
The least expensive condo sold for $150,000 in Lakeside at Lakes of Windermere after 94 days on the market.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $210,478 with 76 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 91% on 8 sales, an increase of 12.5%.
The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 201% and an increase in the median sales price of 1.9%. Yet, there was also an increase in sales volume of 80% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.
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 Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
Marc It Sold!
sanford seminole county florida
The following are the market sales statistics for Sanford, Seminole County, Florida for October 2008. 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
31 homes sold during the month of October.
The average sales price is $195,831 with 141 days on the market.
The median sales price is $185,000.
The sales to list price ratio is 95%.
The most expensive home sold for $395,000 in Lake Forest and was on the market 64 days.
The least expensive home sold for $46,700 in Seminole Park after 103 days on the market.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $303,985 with 132 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 92% on 25 sales, an increase of 24%.
The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 22.6% and a decrease in the median sales price of 11.9%. There was also a decrease in sales volume of 42.6% with a 1% increase in the sales to list price ratio.
Condos, Townhomes & Villas
5 homes sold
The average sales price was $122,869 with 108 days on the market.
The median sales price was $105,000.
The sales to list price ratio is 90%.
The most expensive townhome sold for $189,945 in Savannah Park at Heathrow and was new construction.
The least expensive sold for $82,500 in Placid Lake Townhomes after 42 days on the market.
The average sales price a year earlier was $176,667 with 72 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 96% on 13 sales, a decrease of 61.6%.
The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 4.2% and a decrease in the median sales price of 14.3%. Yet, there was a decrease in sales volume of 50% with a 4% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.
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 Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
Marc It Sold!
oviedo seminole county florida
The following are the market sales statistics for Oviedo, Seminole County, Florida for October 2008. 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
41 homes sold during the month of October.
The average sales price is $280,541 with 101 days on the market.
The median sales price is $240,000.
The sales to list price ratio is 95%.
The most expensive home sold for $965,000 in Villages at Kingsbridge West and was on the market 156 days
The least expensive home sold for $141,000 in Alafaya Woods with 57 days on the market.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $337,413 with 143 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 43 sales, a decrease of 4.7%.
The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 3.4% and a decrease in the median sales price of less than 1%. There was also a decrease in sales volume of 10.9% with a 2% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.
Condos, Townhomes & Villas
17 homes sold
The average sales price was $157,444 with 96 days on the market.
The median sales price was $167,500.
The sales to list price ratio averages out to be 96%.
The most expensive condo sold for $226,020 in Oviedo Park Townhomes and was new construction.
The least expensive condo sold for $47,000 in Villas at Lakeside after 21 days on the market.
The average sales price a year earlier was $195,600 with 56 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 96% on 3 sales, an increase of 567%.
The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 4.2% and a decrease in the median sales price of 11%. There was an increase in sales volume of 567% with a 4% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.
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!
