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I absolutely love writing! I love the excitement of finding a topic that intrigues me, the research in educating myself on said topic and the writing process itself. My hope is that you’re able to take away one thing from any blog you read and use or adapt it in your own life… Enjoy!
There are a lot of great neighborhoods in central Florida, but I have to say that I absolutely LOVE my community… Dr. Phillips!!!
Dr. Phillips is a community in southwest Orlando that runs east and west between I-4 and Apopka Vineland Road, north just passed Bay Hill Golf Club and south to Darryl Carter Parkway. Let me rattle off some quick facts for you…
Like many things in the area… it is named for Dr. Phillip Phillips. He was a remarkable business man who was very charitable with the fruits of his labor.1
Land area is about five square miles with a population of about 11,000 people.
Theme Parks
It is centrally located to Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach, Disney Springs, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, SeaWorld and Aquatica. And in many places by land or if you’re on one of the many lakes in the area like the Butler Chain of Lakes or Big Sand Lake you can see the fireworks at all of the theme parks.
Highways
Easy access to Interstate I-4 and other highways like Apopka Vineland and Winter Garden Vineland Road.
Restaurants and Nightlife
In addition to having access to all the restaurants at the theme parks, we have a lot of franchise and locally owned venues scattered all over the area including home to “Restaurant Row,” which hosts every type of restaurant you would imagine from casual to fine dining! We’ve got everything from Noodles and Company, Panera and Starbucks to Eddie V’s (one of my favorites they always provide stellar service) and many restaurants hosted in Dellagio Town Center. There are also some great family-owned restaurants in the area! And if you’re a bit of a night owl we have some great local bars (as well as cigar bars) and restaurants that are up late with live music and delicious beverages to enjoy among your friends and neighbors in Dr. Phillips!
Religion
If you are driving on Apopka Vineland and can’t find religion you must have your eyes closed. I’m a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, but there is also St. Luke’s United Methodist, Salem Lutheran and several others. There are at least half a dozen churches in Dr. Phillips and I’m fairly certain there’s something for everyone!
Parks
There are several parks in the area… most notably Dr. P. Phillips Community Park that has countless amenities: soccer fields, baseball fields, basketball courts, pavilions, grills, volleyball courts, a dog park, a splash pad and bike trails! We are also close in proximity to Bill Frederick Park which hosts a large tennis crowd, both recreational and for tournaments.
Schools
We have over half a dozen schools in our small community including daycare, elementary, middle and high school. Schools include Dr. Phillips High School, Dr. Phillips Elementary, Southwest Middle School (where my niece goes to middle school), Holy Family Catholic School, Sand Lake Elementary and others. Lake Buena Vista High School opened in 2021 and another school is on the way. We have some of the highest rated schools in the area including a couple of private schools though the local churches and other organizations and you can learn more about them HERE.
Boating
Several of the neighborhoods have their own landing with access to Big Sand Lake and there is a public landing with access to the Butler Chain of Lakes just a few minutes north of Dr. Phillips. However, we do have a private club called the Orange County Sportsman’s Association with a gorgeous lakefront facility that includes a playground, two boat ramps, indoor and outdoor facilities for rent (for members), member events, boat and kayak storage and they even host several events for members throughout the year! I’m a member at the OCSA and it is one of the best kept secrets in our community and a beautiful place to spend the day! Now, there is quite the wait list to join so if you’re thinking about it go ahead and put your name on the list as soon as possible. There’s no better place to watch a sunset than on the Butler Chain of Lakes!
Golf
We are lucky to have two of the nicest golf courses in central Florida i.e. Bay Hill, home of the Arnold Palmer Invitational, and Orange Tree Golf Club, which is a private golf community.
Neighborhoods
If you drive from one end of Dr. Phillips to the other, you’re going to see a diverse range of neighborhoods from new to established neighborhoods in all price ranges. Some have very large yards and some smaller for those that would prefer to spend less time working in the yard and others are gated communities. There are waterfront homes, apartment homes, townhomes, condos and villas!
Shopping
We have just about every type of retail store conceivable that you might need and within a few minutes you’ve got access to the Prime Outlet store, Marketplace at Dr. Phillips, Plaza Venezia, Phillips Crossing and just a few minutes further access to two malls… Florida Mall and Mall at Millenia. Currently under construction is O-Town west, located close to Lake Buena Vista High School (where my other niece goes to high school). And we have our very own local Ace Hardware Store of which I am a frequent customer.
Community
Dr. Phillips is a community and a melting pot of diverse demographics. I frequently run into people I know in the area as I seldom have the need to leave Dr. Phillips, except when I’m meeting with clients and customers, and I love it! We have numerous local events through the year like school events (sports, clubs and other events), the Taste of Dr. Phillips, The Arnold Palmer Invitational, food truck events and countless others.
I wouldn’t be able to forgive myself if I didn’t care out some space to mention the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA. This YMCA is the nicest YMCA on the face of the planet thanks in no small part to Dr. Phillips Charities, Arnold Palmer and countless other individuals and organizations. I think of the Dr. Phillips YMCA as the unofficial hub of Dr. Phillips providing a safe place for everyone. Some of the amenities include: wellness floor, group exercise, lap swim pool slide and children’s pool, racquetball, basketball, state-of-the-art locker rooms, physical rehabilitation by Orlando Health, youth sports, pickleball, food and beverage options (coming soon), community events open to the public and countless other programs for all demographics focusing on mind, body and spirit. And I must humbly add I’m a little biased… as I’m a volunteer at the Y.
Other neighborhoods
As I mentioned earlier, there are a lot of great communities in central Florida and they’re all within a short drive. Some very popular area include Lake Buena Vista, Windermere, Winter Garden, Winter Park, Gotha and of course downtown Orlando. And let’s face it… as a local you learn your way around the tourist traffic!
FOR MORE PICTURES OF DR. PHILLIPS CLICK HERE.
That being said…
I love all the communities in southwest Orlando, but I REALLY LOVE my community… Dr. Phillips. I would like the opportunity to be your local market expert to help answer any questions you might have regarding all things real estate in the Dr. Phillips community whether you’re looking to buy, sell, rent or invest. I might say that there are a lot of great realtors in Dr. Phillips and many of them my friends… all of them will take good care of you. However, if you think you and I would be a good fit I promise both myself and my team will work very hard for you in delivering an exceptional customer experience in accomplishing your real estate goals!
Thanks for stopping by and hope you have a super day!
