| Located
just north of
Orlando between Altamonte
Springs and Deltona along Interstate
4 near Lake Jessup and Lake Apopka,
Longwood - the oldest city in Seminole
County - was founded in 1878 and named
after a fashionable Boston suburb.
The Russian Czarist, Mr. P.A.
Demens, discovered the area, opened
up a lumber mill and brought the railroad
through the Longwood community.
As business and tourism grew, the
City became known as the "Friendly
Crossroads." We are proud
to say, with the influx of people
from almost every state in the Union,
that we still consider ourselves as
the "Friendly Crossroads."
Orlando
Realtors John Hambrick
and Angela Chapman can help you find
real estate from charming condos to
luxury homes. Or, if you're interested
in selling your home, they can help
you find the best price. |
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During
the first half of the 1800's, several
forts were established on real estate
in Central Florida as bases for military
action. When the threat of Seminole
Indian attacks receded, many settlers
moved to Longwood and established
orange groves and other crops in the
area. They sent word to the North,
speaking of the Florida climate and
warm weather. Soon, more and more
moved to the Central Florida area
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Longwood
soon became inundated with entrepreneurs,
small business owners, churches and
houses. Many of these early buildings
are still in existence today in downtown
Longwood |
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and
many are on the National Register of Historic
Places. New economic and real estate
development opportunities were brought to
the area in the 1960's and 1970's, fueled
by both the space industry and the development
of Walt Disney World and other attractions.
Angela Chapman and John Hambrick, Orlando
Realtors, can help with real estate for investment,
retirement or for those wanting to take advantage
of Longwood's small town character and beautiful
weather. They know how to bring
buyers and sellers together, so give them
a call if you need to sell
your Longwood home. |
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The
City prides itself on providing a favorable
atmosphere to the real estate development
and enhancement of commercial and industrial
uses. There are approximately 465 real estate
acres devoted to commercial use and approximately
355 acres for industrial purposes within the
City. New developers are always welcome
by staff to meet and review their location/development
needs and discuss all aspects of permitting
activities and approvals.
Longwood
is unique in that it provides a comfortable,
safe, small town atmosphere while being nestled
within a larger, dynamic metropolitan area
which is internationally known for its ambiance
and attractions. You will surely love
the tree-lined, brick streets and park benches,
and the quiet charm. |
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Historic City of Longwood takes collective pride
in that a significant portion of its central
area is on the National Register of Historic
Places. The combination of this Old Florida
charm and the City’s dedication to attracting
new and dynamic industrial enterprise warrants
careful examination by newcomers. We welcome
all your interests. Known for its
country club developments, ours is a wonderful
residential community with recreation for boating,
swimming, canoeing n the Wekiva River, golfing
on some of the best golf courses, horseback
riding, biking, jogging, and walking trails..
Call
Metro Orlando Realtor John Hambrick and Longwood
Realtor Angela Chapman to learn more about
Longwood and about any of the other beautiful
communities surrounding Orlando in Seminole
County, Orange
County, Lake
County, Osceola
County, Polk
County,
and Volusia
County. They know you want a return
on your investment, so give them a call to
help you sell your home
in the Central Florida area. |
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| Annual
Events:
Longwood
Arts & Crafts Festival: Along the
streets of historic Longwood. Always
the Saturday and Sunday before Thanksgiving.
Be sure to stop in at the Lions Club booth
for the best food at the festival!
Annual
Holiday Open House: Sponsored by Merchants
of Historic Longwood. Always the first
Sunday of December from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Christmas
in Olde Longwood: Lesson and carols
in Christ Episcopal Church. Dinner at
the Bradlee/McIntyre House, first Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday in December.
Longwood
Founders Day Arts & Crafts Festival:
Along the streets of historic Longwood.
Always in March. |
Golf
Courses:
| Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes -
Semi-Private 1700 Alaqua
Lakes Blvd
Longwood, Florida 32779
Seminole County
(407) 444-9995
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Wekiva Golf Club - Semi-Private
200 Hunt Club Blvd
Longwood, Florida 32779
Seminole County
(407) 862-5113
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Trophy Club of Orlando, The - Semi-Private
2662 Sabal Club Way
Longwood, Florida 32779
Seminole County
(407) 869-4622
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| Rolling Hills Golf Club - Private
1749 Art Hagan Pl
Longwood, Florida 32750
Seminole County
(407) 831-1312
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Alaqua Country Club - Private
3060 Players Point
Longwood, Florida 32779
Seminole County
(407) 444-0129
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Big Tree Park
761 General Hutchinson Parkway
Longwood, FL 32750; 407-788-0405
Hours: open daily 8 a.m. to Sunset
Admission: Free
Big Tree Park is home to one of Florida's most famous
natural landmarks. "The Senator" is a 3,500
year-old Bald Cypress Tree, believed by many to be
the oldest living tree in the United States. The park
also features a peaceful boardwalk through natural
marsh lands and a picnic area for families to enjoy
a special meal in a natural setting.
Statistics:
Population (year 2000):
13,745
Land area: 5.3 square miles
The amount of surface water is 0.751 sq kilometers.
Median house value: $99,400 (year 2000)
Longwood average annual
precipitation is 51.5 inches per year.
The average winter temperature is 58.9 degrees F.
The average spring temperature is 69.6 degrees F.
The average summer temperature is 81.6 degrees F.
The average fall temperature is 73.8 degrees F.
Hospitals/medical
centers:
- CENTRAL FLORIDA
REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; SANFORD,
FL)
- FLORIDA HOSPITAL
(about 10 miles; ORLANDO, FL)
- LAKSIDE ALTERNATIVES
HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; ORLANDO, FL)
Airports
certified for carrier operations:
- ORLANDO SANFORD
(about 9 miles; ORLANDO, FL; ID: SFB)
- ORLANDO INTL
(about 20 miles; ORLANDO, FL; ID: MCO)
- DAYTONA BEACH
INTL (about 38 miles; DAYTONA BEACH, FL; ID:
DAB)
Other
public-use airports:
- EXECUTIVE (about
12 miles; ORLANDO, FL; ID: ORL)
- ORLANDO COUNTRY
(about 16 miles; PLYMOUTH, FL; ID: X04)
- BOB WHITE FIELD
(about 19 miles; ZELLWOOD, FL; ID: X61)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students:
- UNIVERSITY
OF PHOENIX-ORLANDO CAMPUS (about 6 miles;
MAITLAND, FL)
- SEMINOLE COMMUNITY
COLLEGE (about 7 miles; SANFORD, FL)
- ROLLINS COLLEGE
(about 8 miles; WINTER PARK, FL)
- UNIVERSITY
OF CENTRAL FLORIDA (about 11 miles; ORLANDO,
FL)
- VALENCIA COMMUNITY
COLLEGE (about 13 miles; ORLANDO, FL)
- STETSON UNIVERSITY
(about 22 miles; DELAND, FL)
- EMBRY RIDDLE
AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY (about 41 miles; DAYTONA
BEACH, FL)
Public high school:
- LYMAN HIGH
SCHOOL (Grades: 08 - 12)
Private high school:
- PACE BRANTLEY
HALL SCHOOL (Location: 3221 SAND LAKE
RD; Grades: 3 - 12)
Public primary/middle schools:
- MILWEE MIDDLE
SCHOOL (Grades: 06 - 08)
- ROCK LAKE
MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades: 06 - 08)
- WOODLANDS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Grades: PK - 05)
- WEKIVA ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL (Grades: PK - 05)
- SABAL POINT
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Grades: PK - 05)
- LONGWOOD
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Grades: PK - 05)
- CHOICES
IN LEARNING CHARTER SCHOOL (Grades: KG
- 06)
- EXCEL ANNEX
(Grades: 06 - 12)
Private primary/middle
schools:
- FOREST LAKE
EDUCATION CENTER (Location: 2801 SAND
LAKE ROAD; Grades: PK - 8)
- THE MASTER'S
ACADEMY (Location: 893 EAST STATE
ROAD 434; Grades: KG - 5)
- WEKIVA CHRISTIAN
SCHOOL (Location: 1675 DIXON RD; Grades:
PK - 8)
- OAK ARBOR
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Location: 1902 LONGWOOD
LAKE MARY RD; Grades: PK - KG)
- MARKHAM
WOODS ACADEMY (Location: 1681 EAST WILLIAMSON
ROAD; Grades: PK - 3)
- LONGWOOD
CHRISTIAN LEARNING CT (Location: 220 E
WILDMERE AVE; Grades: KG - KG)
Major
Subdivisons in Longwood,
Alaqua Lakes, Brentwood Club, High Croft Point, Longwood
Club, Longwood Real Estate, Markham Glen, Markham
Place-Longwood, Markham Woods-Longwood, Sweetwater
Oaks , Sweetwater Springs, Shadowbay, Sabal Point,
Sweetwater Island, Wilson Park, Wingfield North ,
Wingfield Reserve
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