You are at the heart of Florida's theme parks and waterways. You can breeze over to Melbourne for a day at the beach. Or head over to Orlando and explore amazing adventure parks and fantasy lands. All life's conveniences-like grocery stores, coffee shops and restaurants-are a short jaunt away. Great shopping complexes and downtown districts offer everything from specialty boutiques to name-brand chains.

Shopping

Florida's newest and largest outdoor mall at Fowler Groves is just minutes away. This complex is the jewel of central Florida's retail experience, offering large anchor stores and specialty shops, fantastic cafes and formal dining, and a full range of entertainment options. Take a short drive to Melbourne and you'll discover fun nautical districts to explore. In Orlando, you can shop until you drop in trendy neighborhood districts, shopping complexes and theme parks. Additional area malls include Festival Bay, Florida Mall, Mall at Millenia, and Orlando Premium Outlets.

Recreation

No other Florida location offers such diverse things to do and places to go. Water lovers can go fishing on lakes, waterways and oceans or explore miles of sandy beaches. The Orlando Watersports Complex is the perfect place to take the kids, or kids at heart, for a day of splashing down slides and rushing down rides. Sports enthusiasts can take in a game at the Amway or UCF arenas, or check-out Walt Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex. If you have a passion for golf, this is the place for championship courses designed by the pros. The Vans Skatepark and West Orange Trail offer something for everyone in the family.

Medical

World-class medical centers include the Orlando Regional Sand Lake Hospital and Orlando Regional South Lake Hospital.

Culture

World-class dining, cinemas and night life mean the whole family will always have something to do. Cultural attractions are abundant and include the Orlando Science Center, Orlando Museum of Art, Orlando Ballet, Bob Carr Performing Arts Center, and Cirque Du Soliel. For space-age enthusiasts, the Kennedy Space Center is a cosmic experience. The Central Florida Zoo is one of the nation's largest habitats for amazing animals from around the world.

Transportation

Every major roadway is in close proximity, including I-4, SR 408, SR 429, and the Florida Turnpike. The Orlando International Airport is a short drive away, and bus transit is readily accessible.

Schools

Orange County Public Schools are exceptional. The Windermere neighborhood schools include Sunset Park Elementary, Lakeview Middle School and West Orange High School. Worship Places of worship of all denominations can be found nearby.

Utilities

Utility companies serving this community include:

EMBARQ for home phone and high speed internet (866-706-4722)

Brighthouse Networks for cable (866-309-3279)

Progress Energy for electric (407-629-1010)

Orange County Utilities for water (407-836-5515)