Lake Nona, referred to as “the Future of Cities” by Fortune magazine, ranks among the fastest-growing, best-selling communities in America. “There’s more than people think” says Rob Adams, senior vice president of residential for Tavistock, a diversified real estate firm specializing in planning, design, finance, construction and development in Central Florida. Perhaps their largest and most ambitious project, home to Lake Nona Medical City, a Sports & Performance District, world-class educational institutions and unique and vibrant residential communities, the 17-square-mile master-designed community is recognized for excellence in diverse industry clusters, residential and commercial design and human performance.
Lake Nona offers several community gathering areas (some exclusive to residents; some public), but the thought is the same: walkable, community gathering spaces with less emphasis on cars. The community boasts the USTA National Campus, Lake Nona Performance Club, Nona Adventure Park and Rox Climbing Gym, among other amenities. Northlake Park is popular, offering an integrated YMCA and school. Laureate Park’s Village Center gets a lot of love for its Instagrammable vibes. Situated in the center of Lake Nona’s Laureate Park neighborhood, the Laureate Park Village Center is home to a variety of retail and entertainment, including Canvas Restaurant & Market, Amazing Explorers Academy early learning center, a resort-style aquatic center, LP Fit fitness center, Dockside event venue, Magruder Eye Institute, Dais Technologies, Summit Broadband and Laureate Insurance Partners. The Village Center also is home to public art installation, The Glass House, by Brooklyn-based artist Tom Fruin. When asked about popular amenities, Adams points to the aquatic center and fitness center, noting “all residents have access to these benefits, and it is often packed!”
