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East Orlando News and Real Estate Listings May 2003 |
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East Orlando News and Real Estate Listings May 2003 |
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Happy Mother's Day! Welcome to the May issue of the EastOrlando.com e-newsletter! The purpose of this e-newsletter is to be your guide to online resources in East Orlando, and to provide current and future residents of East Orlando the latest news and event information. We hope the information is useful and that you recommend this service to your friends, neighbors and associates. They can sign up and receive their own copy by registering at http://www.EastOrlando.com. Please send you news items and event information to News@EastOrlando.com. Finally, please provide us your comments and suggestions so that we might service you better.
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| NEWS STORIES |
| 1. What’s New? |
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1. The Orange County Neighborhood Services
division is hosting the educational Community Connections Workshop Series.
Click
here for the current schedule (File Format: Adobe Acrobat). For more information, visit
http://www.orangecountyfl.net/dept/CEsrvcs/neighbor/CCWorkshops.htm. 2. East Orlando welcomes Atlanta Bread (1) and the Waterford Lakes Women's Health Center (2). International Corporate Park (3) was recently bought by Avalon Park. Plans are in the works for this development to create high tech jobs in East Orlando.
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3. Print edition of the East Orlando newspaper and online menus are coming soon!
Interested in sponsoring your favorite East Orlando Community? Contact us at support@qualityapps.com.
| 2. Community News |
East Orlando continues to rapidly grow. Visit the communities of East Orlando today at http://www.EastOrlando.com
| 3. Traffic Reports and Road Construction News |
Before you hit the road, view the local traffic reports. Visit http://www.fhp.state.fl.us/traffic/crs_h407.htm
SR 528 Goldenrod Extension - The Goldenrod Extension is finally open!! This extension is an exit from SR 528 and was built to alleviate traffic from SR 417. This newest extension provides quick and easy access to the airport for East Orlando. For more information, visit http://www.oocea.com
SR 434 (Alafaya Trail) - Road construction for a six-lane widening of SR 434 has begun. This widening will extend 3.5 miles from University to Mitchell Hammock Road. For more information, visit http://www11.myflorida.com/publicinformationoffice/construc/district5pio/counties/orange.htm
CR 419 (Chuluota Road) - CR 419 will be widened to four-lanes from Lockwood Road to 2nd Street. This widening is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2003. For more information, visit http://www.co.seminole.fl.us/engineering/project_cr419.htm
SR 520 - Road construction has begun on the four-lane widening of SR 520. This 8-mile widening will extend from SR 50 to SR 528. The widening from SR 528 to the Brevard County line is currently being planned. For more information, visit http://www11.myflorida.com/publicinformationoffice/construc/district5pio/counties/orange.htm
| 4. East Orlando School News (Preschool thru 12th grade) |
East Orlando School Information. For the latest school news and information, visit http://www.ocps.k12.fl.us/$zr1$375c5621b43efd09fdc4cce97ab8476d$a8b673bdbd9/schools.rhtml
| 5. College, University and Adult Education News |
Get your textbooks for class at a discount. For more information, visit http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=xYfBgv56mT8&offerid=20738.10000002&type=1&subid=0
Interested in enhancing your skills and talents, check the classes being offered by Workforce Education (http://www.we.ocps.net).
| 6. Research Park News |
1. East Orlando welcomes the Alafaya Corporate Center. Among its other residents is the University of Phoenix.
2. View Metro Orlando’s marketing strategy to become Florida’s technology and innovation center http://www.angeloueconomics.com/clients/orlandoreports.html
| 7. Religious News |
Interested in churches in East Orlando? For a complete listing of churches, please click here.
Interested in having your church featured in the East Orlando e-Newsletter? Contact us at support@qualityapps.com.
| 8. Events (Associations, Children, Conferences, Entertainment, How-to-Clinics, Shuttle Launches, Sports |
Association Events
1. East Orlando Business Briefing. Date: May 14, 2003 (Wednesday), from 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM. Speaker: Beat Kahli. Location: Stoneybrook Clubhouse. For more information, visit (http://www.eocc.org).
2. East Orlando Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. Date: May 21, 2003 (Wednesday), from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Topic: "Real Estate Trends in East Orlando." Speaker: Jim Spaeth, Realty Capital TCN. Location: Holiday Inn Select, 12125 High Tech Ave, Orlando, Florida, 32817. For more information, visit (http://www.eocc.org).
3. East Orlando Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours. Date: May 21, 2003 (Wednesday), from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Location: Fairwinds Credit Union, 3087 N. Alafaya Trail, Orlando, Florida. For more information, visit (http://www.eocc.org).
4. Winter Park Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Street Party. Date: May 22, 2003 (Thursday), from 5:30 PM. Location: Winter Park Village, Winter Park, Florida. For more information, visit (http://www.winterparkcc.org).
5. Project Management Institute (PMI) - Central Florida Chapter. Date: June 3, 2003 (Tuesday), from 6-9 PM. Topic: “Implementing a Project Management Office." Speaker: Stephanie Parson, VP, Walt Disney World, IT Strategy & Methods. Location: Radisson Downtown Hotel, 60 S. Ivanhoe Blvd, Orlando, Florida, 32804. For more information, visit (http://www.pmicfc.org).
6. Emerging Business Network-Team of Professional Internet Entrepreneurs Networking Event. Date: June 5, 2003 (Thursday), from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Topic: "How to Survive and Thrive in a Difficult Economy." Speaker: James Spenser, Light Castle Management. Location: Radisson Plaza Hotel in Downtown Orlando. For more information, contact (http://www.topie.net).
7. East Orlando Chamber of Commerce Banquet and Silent Auction. Date: June 14, 2003 (Wednesday), from 5-10 PM. Location: Holiday Inn Select, 12125 High Tech Ave, Orlando, Florida, 32817. For more information, visit (http://www.eocc.org).
Children’s Events
Orange County Public Library - Alafaya Branch
Tiny Tales (birth to 18 months) - Thursday @ 10:15 AM
Toddler Time (18-36 months) - Fridays @ 10:15 AM & 10:45AM
Storybook Fun (3-5 years) - Fridays @ 11:15 AM
For more information, visit http://ocls.lib.fl.us
For Winter Park Public Library information, visit http://www.wppl.org
Conferences
1. William C. Schwartz Industry Innovation Awards and CFTP Technology Conference. Date: July 27, 2003, from 8 AM - 3 PM. Location: Hyatt Regency, Orlando International Airport. For more information, visit (http://www.OrlandoEDC.com).
1. 10th Annual Orange County Community Conference. Date: July 12, 2003, from 8 AM - 3 PM. Location: Orlando Expo Center, Orlando, Florida. For more information, visit (http://www.orangecountyfl.net/dept/CEsrvcs/neighbor/CCWorkshops.htm).
Entertainment
Regal Cinemas - For more information, visit http://movies.yahoo.com/showtimes/showtimes.html#T0
Theatre UCF (University Theatre) - For more information, visit http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~theatre/
University of Central Florida Arena) - For more information, visit http://www.arena.ucf.edu/arenacal.asp
How-To-Clinics
Lowes - 12200 Lake Underhill Road, Orlando, Florida 32825
Choosing the Right Roses, Saturdays @ 1 PM
Building a Deck, May 3rd @ 11 AM
Installing Outdoor Decorative Lighting, May 3rd @ 12 PM
Installing Laminate Flooring, May 10th and 31st @ 11 AM
Choosing Energy Appliances, May 10th and 31st @ 12 PM
Home Depot - 350 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32828, (321)235-3600
Ceramic Tile Installation, Saturdays @ 9 AM - IDEA Center
Faux Painting Finishing, Saturdays @ 11 AM - IDEA Center
Installing Landscape Lighting, Saturdays @ 3 PM - IDEA Center
Build a Fence, Sundays @ 1 PM - IDEA Center
Install a Faucet, Sundays @ 3 PM - IDEA Center
Prepare for a Hurricane, Tuesdays @ 7 PM - IDEA Center
Space Shuttle Launch Schedule
For more information, visit http://www.KennedySpaceCenter.com
Sports
Bowling
Summer bowling leagues are now enrolling. For more information, contact (http://www.alomabowlingcenters.com)
Golf
Wedgefield Golf Club. For more information, contact (http://www.wedgefieldgolf.com)
Little League Baseball
East Orange Little League. Visit http://www.eastorangell.org
Oviedo Little League. Contact them at (407) 365-2575.
Winter Park Little League. Visit http://www.winterparkll.org
Union Park Little League. Visit http://www.upll.org
Soccer
East Orange Soccer. Visit http://www.eastorangesoccer.com
Softball
Waterford Lakes Coed Softball League. Visit http://www.geocities.com/wlsboard
| 9. Real Estate and Gallery of Homes |
New Home Communities
1. Tivoli Woods in Orlando, FL. For more information, visit http://www.tivoliwoods.com
2. Osprey Lakes in Chuluota, FL. For more information, visit http://www.ospreylakes.com
3. Corner Lake in Orlando, FL. For more information, visit http://www.cornerlake.com
Existing Properties for Sale
| Address | Community | Bedrooms | Baths | Square Feet | Price |
Realtors list your properties for sale in the EastOrlando.com e-newsletter. Please contact us at support@EastOrlando.com.
Home Buyers - Come search the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) database of existing homes for sale throughout the State of Florida: http://fl.living.net/idxfirm/1014003.
For Sale By Owner Properties
| Address | Community | Bedrooms | Baths | Square Feet | Price |
| 2339 Alabaster Ave | Wedgefield | 3 | 2 | 1776 | 135,000 |
Owners list your properties for sale in the EastOrlando.com e-newsletter. Please contact us at support@EastOrlando.com.
Home Services
ADT security. For more information, visit http://opogee.com/clk/teigareitendendersinde
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| 10. Featured Community - Wedgefield | |
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A great location! The Wedgefield community is located in East Orange County and a golf community that is quickly expanding. This community is within minutes the Waterford Lakes Town Center, the University of Central Florida and the East-West Expressway (SR 408). Click here for more information about the Wedgefield community. For the latest information on any other East Orlando community, visit http://www.EastOrlando.com |
| 11. Featured Local Restaurant - Atlanta Bread |
| East Orlando welcomes its newest dining option: Atlanta Bread. Atlanta Bread is located in front of Home Depot across the street from the Waterford Lakes Town Center. Please show your support and visit this fine dining establishment. For a listing of other East Orlando restaurants, please click here. |
| 12. Featured Local Business - Half Price Depot |
| The featured local business of the month is the Half Price Depot. Half Price Depot specializes in providing quality used computers, software and electronic equipment. We act as a clearinghouse for retailers and distributors. Visit us at http://www.HalfPriceDepot.com |
| 13. Featured Local Organization - MOMS Club of Oviedo |
| The featured local organization of the month is MOMS Club of Oviedo. They are an international, non-profit organization founded to support stay-at-home and part-time working moms. They offer exciting activities year-round, including playgroups, park days, outings, parties, monthly meetings with speakers, craft days, Mom's Night Out and more! For more information, visit their web site at www.geocities.com/oviedomomsclub. |
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