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Windermere Information and Highlights
Windermere is a smaller town in Orange County, Florida. It is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area, and sits close to Walt Disney World as well as numerous others resorts, attractions and landmarks. Windermere was officially established as a residential development in 1889 and chartered in 1925. Despite its size, Windermere holds many notable people in its borders as well as all the attractions that surround it, including: Paula Creamer, Johnny Damon, Joey Fatone, Dee Gordon, Skip Kendall, Bubba Watson, Mark Tremonti, and Vince Carter. Windermere is a town with absolutely gorgeous scenery and nature surrounding it on all sides. Lush, green foliage and trees grow in abundance, making the town of Windermere one of the most gorgeous, and more low-key, areas that you can visit near the enormous attractions of Disney World and the like. On the quieter side, Windermere offers a higher standard of living as well as more peace for those who want to be near Orlando, Kissimmee and all of the major areas that surround it. Visitors and potential residents alike can enjoy this town in abundance.
Weather
Windermere experiences the typical Florida experience with high heats and high humidity stretching throughout the year. Very rarely does the temperature drop beneath fifty degrees Fahrenheit. The most humid months tend to be June through August, and the precipitation is noticeable. Windermere can also experience heavy rainfall and occasional thunderstorms, which rarely leads to flooding from the nearby bodies of water.
Recreation / Things To Do
Windermere is a phenomenal place to get out and experience some of the most famous activities in all of Florida – namely, those of Disney World, its surrounding resorts, and numerous other clubs, lounges, theme parks and outdoor activities. Windermere is one of the quieter places to enjoy your vacation, and the natural beauty of Florida, in style.
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Hard Knocks – 9101 International Dr – (407) 542-8785
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Disney’s Boardwalk – 2101 Epcot Resort Blvd
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Orlando Tree Trek – 7625 Sinclair Rd – (407) 390-9999
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Kilimanjaro Safaris – 2901 Osceola Pkwy – (407) 828-3800
Shopping
Windermere is surrounded by shopping opportunities, no matter what kind of shopper you are. Despite its quieter nature, Windermere has plenty in the way of gift shops, fashion boutiques, and a slew of other retail outlets for you to indulge in some proper retail therapy or go treasure hunting. No matter what you are looking for, you are sure to enjoy the hunt in Windermere.
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Treasure Island – 8330 International Dr – (407) 440-8230
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Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets – 8200 Vineland Ave – (407) 238-7787
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Tre Chic Designer Boutique – 503 Main St – (407) 808-0665
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Scout & Molly’s of Park Avenue – 346 N Park Ave – (407) 790-4916
Restaurants
With Disney World and its various resorts towering nearby, the choices, variety and upscale to down-home nature of the various eateries is not in short supply, and you won’t be either. From fantastic steak, sumptuous sushi, down-home BBQ and everything in between it, and then some, Windermere is indeed an area where you get all the best sides of Florida, both inside and outside of all the star attractions.
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Dixie Cream Café – 434 Main St – (407) 217-5047
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Main Street Café – 625 Main St – (407) 876-3965
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Munchies Live BBQ – Windermere, FL – (407) 879-6761
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Le Café De Paris – 5170 Dr Phillips Blvd – (407) 293-2326
Nightlife
Windermere is a great place to get out at night, and one of the best areas to get out in style. This little town is surrounded by glitz and glamour on all sides, and any night owl can get out and spend the night with a cold one in hand or dancing away. No matter your preference, you’ll have one memorable evening out in Windermere.
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Corona Cigar Store Bar Shop – 7792 W Sand Lake Rd – (407) 248-1212
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Café 34 Istanbul – 8255 International Dr – (407) 601-7712
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The Vineyard – 4848 S Apopka-Vineland Rd – (407) 909-9522
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Stonewood Grill & Tavern – 5078 Dr Phillips Blvd – (407) 297-8682
Schools
Windermere isn’t just a great place to retire or vacation, it’s also a great place to raise a family. With a fantastic school system in place for any age, Windermere can keep your kids in a nice educational program while you head off to fish, enjoy the local theme parks, or just enjoy the area for all its worth.
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First Baptist Church of Windermere – 300 Main St – (407) 876-2234
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Rosen JCC Orlando - 11184 S Apopka Vineland Rd – (407) 387-5330
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Nations Traffic Safety School – 7675 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy – (321) 332-7198
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Gourmet Magic Cooking School – Windermere, FL – (407) 484-7378
Demographics
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Population: 3,113
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Population Density: 1,319
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Median Age: 44.3
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Male / Female Ratio: 0.9:1
Local / Notable Employers
For those who are looking to make the move to Windermere, the local job market is not in short supply. There are a feature of many big names and hubs, as well as smaller boutiques, shops and restaurants that can make use of all kinds of varying talent residents might have to offer. There are plenty of big names, including the mouse himself, looking for talent.
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Walt Disney World – Walt Disney World Resort – (407) 939-5277
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Florida Hospital – 400 Windermere Pl – (407) 764-4000
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American Express – 40 Sunset Blvd – (407) 224-4233
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Valencia College – 1800 Denn John Ln – (407) 582-4155
Landmarks
If you want to step out of the water for a bit and enjoy some local history or culture, Windermere is in the perfect place to do so. Not only do you have the rich history of Windermere itself, but also the neighboring Walt Disney World and many other attractions and historical marvels to enjoy.
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Windermere History Center - 690 Windermere Ave
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Mickey Mouse Power Line – Disney World
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Historic Downtown – 1320 N Main St – (800) 333-5477
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Monument of States – 300 E Monument Ave – (407) 847-2821
Conclusion
Windermere is not just a charming town, but an opportunity for both visitors and potential residents alike. This small area contains plenty of homes, as well as a convenient location to everything someone could want to spend their vacation doing, and then some. Windermere is the best of both worlds when it comes to living the Floridian life.
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