Winter Springs, FL is a north-eastern suburb of Orlando, FL. with a population of over 34,000 people, and eight high-rated public schools. There are various communities and neighborhoods, all with their own distinct character, the largest and most established of which being Tuscawilla, which is an 18-hole championship country club community. Boasting a wide variety of housing options in the area: from apartments, condos, and town homes to multi-million dollar estates, there is something for nearly every budget.
In recent years there has been a boom in development projects that enhance the community and quality of life. Certain intersections and streets are embellished with brick inlay and meticulous landscaping, and many streetlights have been upgraded from the ubiquitous and unsightly concrete poles to charming "old world" black iron posts.
Several large Shopping Plazas, myriad grocery, restaurant, and other convenient options abound within the city limits, as well as neighboring Oviedo- including the Oviedo Marketplace mall.
The city also has quite a few public and neighborhood parks, the largest and best known of which being Central Winds Park, located next to Winter Springs High School. This park is frequently used for intramural sports and citywide celebrations such as the annual Fourth of July fireworks, as well as other holiday festivities. In addition to parks, there is the Cross Seminole Trail, which spans 30 miles of Seminole County, and is a popular choice for walking, jogging, and biking.
The area is within easy commuting distance of UCF, Rollins College, Valencia Community College, and Seminole Community College.
Because of it's location near many areas interest and of commerce, there is convenient access to several major roads and highways- SR 434, SR 436, SR 17-92, I-4, and the 417, 408 and 528 toll roads to name a few.
Links pertaining to the Winter Springs/Tuscawilla/Oviedo area:
Tuscawilla Home Owners Association
Oviedo-Winter Springs Chamber of Commerce
Winter Springs Town Center
Seminole County Public Schools
City of Winter Springs
Cross Seminole Trail
Oviedo Marketplace mall
Links pertaining to some things in the metro area:
Culture:
Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens
Orlando Museum of Art
Leu Gardens
Morse Museum
Cornell Fine Arts Museum
Orlando Philharmonic
Orlando Opera
Orlando Ballet
Orlando Repertory Theatre
Business, Entertainment, Etc:
Orange County Convention Center
Downtown Orlando
Shopping:
Altamonte Springs Mall
Mall at Millenia
Seminole Town Center
Orlando Fashion Square
Florida Mall
Festival Bay Mall
Pointe Orlando
Orlando Premium Outlets
Orlando Prime Outlets
International Drive
Higher Education:
Rollins College
University of Central Florida
Valencia Community College
Seminole Community College
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