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Active Retirement Communities

 State:     Florida

City:       Winter Garden

Winter Garden is a city located 14 miles (23 km) west of downtown Orlando in western Orange County, Florida. It is part of the Orlando--Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area. Winter Garden's population is currently over 30,000.

The terrain is characterized by a gentle to moderately sloping topography. The lowest elevation in the city is 66 feet (20 m) near Lake Apopka. The highest elevation is 190 feet (58 m) located in the southwest corner of the City.

The toll road Western Beltway (SR 429) was completed in late 2006 and it links I-4 near mile marker 58 in Osceola County with Florida's Turnpike at Winter Garden. Other major roads through Winter Garden include Orange County Road 535 and Orange County Road 545. CR 535 (also called Winter Garden - Vineland Road) begins at SR 50 and bisects the southern half of the city and proceeds south to Windermere, Lake Buena Vista and Walt Disney World where it becomes State Road 535. CR 545 (also called Avalon Road) begins at SR 50 and proceeds south along the western edge of Winter Garden and along the border between Orange and Lake Counties. This area remains mostly rural but is quickly developing because of the nearby toll road. CR 545 currently ends at US 192 in Kissimmee at the border to Osceola County.

Historic downtown Winter Garden contains a charming collection of unique restaurants, boutiques, gift shops, and cafes, not to mention several museums, a theater, and a hotel.

Income & Housing Costs Numbers:

Estimated median household income in 2008: $45,612 (it was $37,129 in 2000)

Winter Garden:	$45,612
Florida:	$47,778

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $22,025

 Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $205,543 (it was $84,700 in 2000)

Winter Garden:	$205,543
Florida:	$218,700

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $227,927; Detached houses: $267,237; Townhouses or other attached units: $208,767; In 2-unit structures: $109,542; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $156,169; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $79,977; Mobile homes: $34,469

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Winter Garden: 87.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

In-Depth Facts and Figures as listed below, plus other information:

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·        Locations of Interest

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·        Churches

·        Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Creeks/Parks

·        Tourist Attractions

·        Banks

·        Housing Costs Information

·        Crime Statistics

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·        Discussion Forums

For the above information and photos, click this link:

http://www.city-data.com/city/Winter-Garden-Florida.html

Total Tax Burden--Data for Calculation

http://www.retirementliving.com/RLstate1.html#FLORIDA

Listing of Active Retirement Communities:

http://www.retirenet.com/location/communities/36-florida/1-active-lifestyles?city=34787-winter-garden

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Other sites of interest:

World of Collectibles

http://www.collectibleshg.info

Information on: Architectural Collectibles, Art Collectibles, Artist Trading Cards , Books & Paper Collectibles, Brand Name Products Collectibles, Clothing Fabric & Textiles Collectibles, Collectibles UnLimited, Doll Collectibles, Household & Furnishings Collectibles, Militaria Collectors, Movies & TV Collectibles, Music Collectibles, Musical Instruments Collectibles, Nature And Animal Collectibles, Numismatics (Currency Collecting), Pottery & Glass Collectibles, Technology Collectibles, Theme Collectibles

DOGS

http://www.zcanines.com

Information on:  Overview Of Dogs, Sporting Dogs, Hounds Dogs, Terrier Dogs, Toy Dogs, Non-Sporting Dogs, Herding Dogs, Miscellaneous Class Dogs, Foundation Stock Service® Breeds Dogs

CATS

http://www.zcats.com

Information on: Cats Overview, Abyssinian Cat, America Cat Bobtail, American Curl Cat, American Shorthair Cat, American Wirehair Cat, Balinese Cat, Birman Cat, Bombay Cat, British Shorthair Cat, Charteux Cat, Colorpoint Shorthair Cat, Cornish Rex Cat, Devon Rex Cat, Egyptian Mau Cat, European Burmese Cat, Exotic Cat, Havana Brown Cat, Japanese Bobtail Cat, Korat Cat, LaPerm Cat, Maine Coon Cat, Manx Cat, Norwegian Forest Cat, Ocicat Cat, Oriental Cat, Persian Cat, Himalayan Cat, Ragamuffin Cat, Russian Blue Cat, Scottish Fold Cat, Selrik Rex Cat, Siamese Cat, Siberian Cat, Singapura Cat, Somali Cat, Sphynx Cat, Tonkinese Cat, Turkish Angora Cat, Turkish Van Cat

BIRD WATCHING

http://www.zavians.com

Information on:  Overview Of Birds, Ostriches-Emus-Kiwis, Gulls, Plovers, Loons, Grebres, Albatrosses, Penguins, Pelicans, Tropical Birds, Storksm Flamingos-Birds, Falcons-Birds, Eagles-Birds, Hawks-Birds, Cranes-Birds, Doves And Pigeons, Parrots,Cuckoos, Owls, Nightjars, Hummingbirds, Kingfishers-Birds, Woodpeckers, Mousebirds, Passerines 

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