Hojin’s Southwest Orlando Real Estate Scoop

A Wisconsin schoolteacher named Henry Nehrling purchased 40 acres of land in the Town of Gotha in 1885 to grow tropical and sub-tropical plants outside year round. He was also a horticulturalist, an ornithologist, and his Palm Cottage Gardens on Hempel Avenue was a popular tourist destination at the turn of the century which had […]

Popularity: 9% [?]

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All of us in Dr. Phillips and Windermere have been awaiting the opening of Whole Foods on Sand Lake Rd. and Turkey Lake Rd.. I noticed this sign driving by this weekend and it looks like the grand opening is June 25, 2008.
I love this place. There’s a Whole Foods within walking distance from my […]

Popularity: 18% [?]

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Every once in a while I get a weird craving for gas station chicken. Anyone who’s been on a road trip knows that gas stations in the middle of no where have the best fried chicken. I’m not saying you won’t need some Tums to get you through afterwards, but it sure is tasty.
It’s no […]

Popularity: 24% [?]

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The Dellagio and Rialto are two of the most anticipated projects under construction on Sand Lake Road in the Dr. Phillips area of Orlando.
Dellagio, projected to for completion in October 2008, will feature a man made lake that will be surrounded by themed restaurants and boutiques. Some residential townhouses are also included in the plans […]

Popularity: 14% [?]

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The construction of Palazzo del Lago located at 9602 Chase Road in Windermere was commissioned by Bettie Whitaker who is the divorced wife of local time share tycoon David Siegel. This property built in 1994 along the shores of Lake Butler encompasses 3 stories, 20,639 square feet, 6 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, a heliport, a lavish […]

Popularity: 20% [?]

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Friends of Lake Apopka (FOLA) has been working fastidiously to restore Lake Apopka from its pollution since the signing of the Lake Apopka Restoration Act in 1996. The groups was formed with the guidance an environmental biologist, owner of Biosphere in Winter Garden, and former president of the Friends of Wekiva named Jim Thomas and […]

Popularity: 15% [?]

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I found this old fishing map of the Butler Chain from Tim’s Tackle Box. It was the largest tackle shop in Orlando back in the 80’s and I used to love going to this place when I was a kid. I must admit that I prefer the slightly […]

Popularity: 14% [?]

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I can’t believe what I just saw. A giant replica of Mount Rushmore next to a replica of the White House and the Lincoln Memorial on highway 27 in Clermont. I was driving by the Citrus Tower and there it was. I’ve driven this road a bunch and usually I’m looking for Jack’s BBQ so […]

Popularity: 11% [?]

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The Cal Palmer Memorial Building located at 502 Main Street in downtown Windermere at the intersection of Main Street and Fifth Avenue was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. Originally, this building was the postmaster and town development center for Cal Palmer. A shuffleboard court was built behind the building in […]

Popularity: 17% [?]

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WonderWorks has got to be the only upside down house around town and it’s right here in SW Orlando on International Drive. It’s a neoclassically designed building except for the obvious fact that the darn thing’s upside down.
Neoclassical architecture began in the mid 18th century as a reaction to Rococo style and an outgrowth of […]

Popularity: 22% [?]

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