Relocating which com. best for family

[monlisa1]

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. We are only going to rent the first year, while we learn the area and watch the market. There are so many communities, it is very confusing...for example, I just discovered Hunter's Creek and yet am disappointed that a "Master" planned community does not have a fun recreational pool. It is Florida! Plus I read their blog online and it had postings about several just crime events that scare me.

Eagle Creek sounds nice with the future plans, but doubt the shopping, town center, swim/tennis will come soon given the slump.

There is a big selection in rental homes, with new ones being added daily, it just has me bouncing (google maps) all over town! Nice to have options.

I would like to consider seminole or even Lake county, but my husband is bent to being close to Disney, within 8 miles.

[KatZio31]

Okay, I don't know if you are going to even see this. Everyone will have their favorites based on where they live. Basically you can quadrant orange county into 4 sections...nw,sw,etc...you first have to figure out where you need to be based on your needs. If your husband wants to be close to disney, that would by the SW area. I lived in Hunter's Creek and moved out to the Windermere/Winter Garden area about 5 years ago. We love it!! Stoneybrook West sounds perfect for you. about 15 minutes from Disney. Has Town Center, Club house, lots and lots of families, tennis court,playground,huge community pool, boat dock, fishing pier, basketball ct...etc....There are many many homes for sale and some for rent. Let me know if you would like some more information....if not then good luck in your move and search.

[luvthatmouse]

Celebration has a downtown (with bookstore, several restaurants, clothing shops, ice cream shop, Starbucks, etc..) a shopping center at the entrance to town and a planned civic corridor with a new church, library, soccer fields and hopefully a dog park. We have 4 town pools (one heated) and another pool/clubhouse for people living in the Artisan Park section. We have a community center, library, several ball fields (little league) and several schools in town. There are swim clubs, gymnastics, several dance schools and other activities for kids/adults. There is a huge gym at the Celebration Health complex and several personal trainers in town. We are 5 minutes to Disney.

Some of the activities during the month for residents to give you an idea:

Kids Night Out
Friday, April 11; 6 - 10 pm
Heritage Hall
Children ages 5-12 yrs old can come out for dinner, a snack, and a movie.The cost is $20.00 per child. Register now at the 851 Building.

New Art Classes from Celebration Parks & Rec
Want to learn new art skills or brush up on old skills? Why not try out these new art classes offered by fellow residents through Celebration Parks and Recreation?
Class February Schedule
Pastel Class – Beginner Mon; 5 - 6 pm Feb 11 – Mar 3
Painting with Mommy or Daddy and Me
Toddlers ages 2 - 4 and a Parent Mon & Thurs; 10 - 11 am Feb 4 – 28
Introduction to Drawing Mon; 4 – 5 pm Feb 4 – 25
"Paynt" Homage to the Masters
Ages 8 – 12 Fri; 4 - 5 pm Feb 8 – 29
* All Classes held at Celebration Community Center; 851 Celebration Ave

Decorative Painting
Wednesday, March 26; 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Celebration Community Center
Spring is in the Air! Welcome Spring with these hand painted candles. Hearts aren't just for Valentines Day. Great for gifts!. Level: Beginner. Acrylics. Ages 16 and older. Cost is $20. Includes candle and all supplies.

Celebration Aquatics Programs at Lakeside Pool

Group Swim Lessons
Celebration Aquatics - Group Swim Lessons are available at Lakeside Park Pool for ages 3 years to Adult. Classes run February thru November. For our current schedule, please click here.

Private Swim Lessons
Ages 3 to adult. Lessons are 30-minutes.

Junior Lifeguard Program
Ages 12 to 15. This summer, learn the skills it takes to be a lifeguard. Successful completion of the program includes CPR/AED and First Aid certification. For more information, please contact

Celebration Karate
Tuesdays and Thursdays
5 – 6 pm – Ages 5 to 10
6 – 7 pm – Ages 11+
Saturdays
9 – 10 am – Ages 5 to 10
10 – 11 am – Ages 11 and up
Parks and Recreation proudly welcomes Shotokan Karate-Do International Federation to the Community Center as part of their schedule of activities and events. Featuring programs for children, adults and families, participants will learn discipline and respect, build confidence, relieve stress, lose weight and unleash their hidden potential. Experience the thrill of self-improvement while learning a practical form of self-defense, and have fun while you’re learning!

Celebrate Gymnastics
Celebrate Gymnastics is flipping over to its 8-week session! Space is still available for all age ranges and we can prorate if you start mid term. Celebrate Gymnastics is a recreational gymnastics program that works to serve the needs of gymnasts in tumbling, bars, beam and spring board. The program focuses on basic to intermediate gymnastics skills, gross and fine motor skills, strength, flexibility, fitness and overall coordination, all while having tons of fun. They have programs for the “littlest feet” in your house that start at age 20 months, right thru the “now taller than you” teenagers, from beginners to advanced.

Open Tumbling
Thursdays, 7 – 8 pm
Just $15 per session.
Attention Middle School and High School students! We can help you work on your back walkover, back handspring or back tuck.
For more information contact Celebrate Gymnastics at


Celebration Baton Class
Mondays; 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Celebration K-8 gym
You may enroll on the first Monday of each month. For more information or to register contact

Celebration Cheerleading
Mondays; 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Celebration K-8 Gym.
You may enroll on the first Monday of each month. For more information or to register

Celebration Tennis Lessons
Lakeside Park
Private, semi-private and group lessons are currently available. Click here for a complete schedule of events.

Celebration Yoga Classes
Tuesdays at 7 pm & Thursdays at 9:15 am
Heritage Hall
Class prices are: Individual class - $12; 10-class card - $100; or 20-class card - $180
Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat, towel or blanket to work on, and be prepared to relax!

Celebration Mah Jong Group
Wednesdays at 9:30 am and/or 1pm
Celebration Golf Club
For more information please e-mail

Co-Ed Adult Soccer
Mondays; 6 pm & Wednesdays; 5 pm
K-8 School Fields
This is available to anyone with a desire to break out their cleats and have some fun.

Volleyball
Every Sunday, 4 – 6 pm
North Village Courts
For more information contact

Celebration Tennis Club
Monday
Ladies At Lakeside Park
Join us every Monday at 7pm for ladies doubles!
Intermediate and advanced players only please.

Wednesday
Mens Night Out!
Every Wednesday night at Lakeside Park @ 7pm for mens doubles.
Intermediate and advanced players only please.


Fitness Centre & Day Spa at Celebration Health, a specialty health and fitness facility located in Orlando, Florida

Great Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 22; 9 am
Spring Park
Celebration residents of all ages can sprint to collect candy and prizes hidden within eggs scattered across Celebration¹s Spring Park during the annual Great Egg Hunt. Children will be able to race around the park searching for the eggs. The area will be divided into sections based on children¹s age so that everyone may have a chance at picking up eggs to stuff in their baskets.
For more information please contact Celebration Parks & Recreation at

Celebration Pop Warner Football League Registration Open
Saturday, April 5; 8 am - 2 pm
Celebration K-8 School Gym
Join the nation’s largest youth football and cheerleading organization when the Celebration Youth Football League of Pop Warner Football plays its inaugural season this year, with all home games and practices taking place in Celebration. Children ages 5-15 can sign up. The cost is $150 and includes a uniform. A copy of the child’s birth certificate must be provided at registration. Practices start August 1.

Spring Art Festival
April 5 - 6, 10 am - 5 pm
Celebration Town Center
Over 150 artists, a kid zone with games and inflatables, food, and live entertainment.

Patrons Gala
April 4, 6 - 10 pm
Celebration Hotel
Click here for more information on this ticketed dinner event.

Art Festival Scholarship
The Celebration Art Scholarship is availabel to highly motivated high school students, currently living in Osceola County, who are gifted in the visual arts. Funded by the Celebration Art Festival Patrons Program, the $3,500 scholarship is a one-year award. Click here for complete scholarship details and application.

2008 Great American Pie Festival
Saturday, April 19; 11 am - 7 pm
Sunday, April 20; Noon - 5 pm
Taking place at Lakeside Park in Town Center, this year’s event is sure to your mouth water with cooking demonstrations, pie eating contests, children’s pie making, and of course, the famous Never-Ending Pie Buffet, which features award winning pies, ice cream, toppings and beverages. For more information about the festival or the Pie Championships, please visit Untitled Document.

April Pools Day
Saturday, April 26, 11 am - 3 pm
Lakeside Park and Pool
This day of safety and fun will have activities for all ages. Get your family and friends together for the lifejacket relay or see who can toss the ring buoy for accuracy. The Celebration Lifeguards will demonstrate emergency procedures, the firefighters will bring their truck, and you will also have a chance to get up close to the LifeNet Air Ambulance. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.


Relay For Life
Friday, May 2
Lakeside Park
Teams of residents from all over the Celebration will walk around the clock in a unique fundraising event at Lakeside Park in the battle against cancer. If you are interested in forming a team or sponsoring the event contact

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