This month we’re going to venture just outside of Osceola County to talk about one of the most up and coming areas in Central Florida—Lake Nona. Lake Nona is quickly evolving into one of the best Central Florida neighborhoods to call home and is located within the city limits of Orlando, just southeast of the Orlando International Airport. 

With the new Medical City calling Lake Nona home, there has been an influx of families and professionals moving into this area. What was once miles and miles of uninhabited land has now been replaced with newly constructed neighborhoods, golf communities, shopping centers, schools and more. 

To continue with our monthly neighborhood feature, we’ve got another Osceola County favorite—Harmony, Florida.

Harmony is located in rural west Osceola County, right off East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway. Their motto is, “Where nature calls you home” and their location is just one of the many reasons that motto speaks truth to their lifestyle. It was originally developed in cooperation with the University of Florida’s Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, and it is a Green-certified community by the Florida Green Building Coalition.

When people picture retirement, Florida comes to mind for many. The laid back beach-going lifestyle, plethora of golf courses and endless opportunities for outlet shopping make this area great for life after career. Not to mention the year-round Florida sunshine and tropical weather. The Golden Girls called Miami home during their retirement, but here is a list of other popular retirement areas in Central Florida: