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Old 07-10-2012, 05:32 PM
 
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Hello all,

It looks like I will be transferring to Orlando in the upcoming months. I am from South Florida, but have lived in Kansas City for the last two years. Anyways, I was curious which neighborhoods I should look into and which ones I should stay away from. I will be working downtown, so I would prefer to be as close to that as possible. Lets assume i'll be renting and money really isn't an issue. Thanks for the help!!!
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Old 07-10-2012, 05:35 PM
 
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Just live in downtown. Try thornton park around Lake Eola. Lots of apts/condos available for rent
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Old 07-10-2012, 08:06 PM
 
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You'd have to let us know a little more about you socially I guess. What kind of amenities would you want to be near?

I'm actually renting now in Lake Eola Heights, which is fine, but since I'm considering buying I am really concentrating on everything from parks, to proximity to bike trails, of course schools and stuff too. I've also been paying a good bit of attention to future development plans (public and private) and premium transit offerings. But for renting, it probably doesn't matter as much what is coming down the pipeline in 5-10 years.
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Old 07-11-2012, 05:02 AM
 
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The main thing for me and my family is safety. I only plan on renting for a year then I will buy a place. As I said before, I would like to be close to work, but I would sacrifice that for safety.
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Old 07-11-2012, 06:41 AM
 
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The main thing for me and my family is safety. I only plan on renting for a year then I will buy a place. As I said before, I would like to be close to work, but I would sacrifice that for safety.
thornton park area is safe, but more urban. Winter Park isn't far away and offers excellent schools and shopping/restaurants on park ave.
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Old 07-11-2012, 07:24 AM
 
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The main thing for me and my family is safety. I only plan on renting for a year then I will buy a place. As I said before, I would like to be close to work, but I would sacrifice that for safety.
Downtown Orlando neighborhoods are probably too urban for your family. I too would recommend Winter Park which is quite safe and has better schools.
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Old 07-11-2012, 08:12 AM
 
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I have three kids and live downtown. I would never want to live in Winter Park, as it is divided into the elitist/snobby areas, and the downright bad neighborhoods. I would recommend Delaney Park/Lake Cherokee. All the benefits of downtown with a pretty good school district (Blankner/Boone).
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Old 07-11-2012, 08:31 AM
 
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Delaney Park/Lake Cherokee would be my recommendation as well.
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Old 07-11-2012, 08:50 AM
 
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I would throw in Conway/Belle Isle as well. It's pretty much right next to Delaney Park so the school district remains the same. It just give you more options when it comes to housing. Delaney Park is mostly older historic homes ranging to 70's era block ranch homes. Conway will give you options up to newer builds (90's) homes.
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