Amazing Restaurants Abound Throughout Lake Mary, Florida in Seminole County

Austral: Savor Latin American fusion cuisine in Central Florida!

Lake Mary, in Central Florida now has a new restaurant called "Austral," where you can enjoy the cuisine of Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Chile. Lake Mary is rated as one of the fastest growing areas in Central Florida and a great place to live!

The restaurant is capable of meeting the dining requirements of people with different types of requirements and tastes, including vegetarians. 

What does Austral have to offer?

Austral offers a full bar, outdoor dining, and live entertainment on weekends! The restaurant specializes in "Latin fusion" cuisine, which involves the use of traditional spices in innovative ways.

The restaurant has five dining rooms and the bar has a wide selection of wines. It has the capacity to host parties and corporate meetings. It has a large dance floor, and a large screen projector.

Austral is an exciting addition to the collection of restaurants that already exist in Lake Mary, in Central Florida!

Relocating to Central Florida and need information on all it has to offer?  Contact us today!  We're happy to help. 

Lake Mary FL Market Update - February 2009

Located about 20 minutes north of Orlando Lake Mary has an abundance of outdoor resources, parks, lakes, biking and hiking trails, sports centers and tree-shaded retreats. In 2007, it was rated fourth on Money Magazine's "Best Places to Live" list. The Lake Mary area also has some of the finest luxury home and golf communities in the Orlando area.

Real Estate Update for Lake Mary

This monthly update provides residential real estate listings and sales statistics for Lake Mary, Florida. While this is an accurate overall snapshot of what's happening in the local housing market, sales trends vary from neighborhood to neighborhood and from budget-priced condo to comfortable single-family home to elegant luxury estate.

Active Listings (Real Estate for Sale):
Property being marketed for sale by a Realtor®, as contracted with the seller.

February 2009:
 • Total active listings: 517
 • Highest listing price: $3,400,000
 • Lowest listing price: $38,500
 • Average listing price: $379,600
 • Average days on the market: 210

January 2009:
 • Total active listings: 517
 • Highest listing price: $3,400,000
 • Lowest listing price: $35,900
 • Average listing price: $377,539
 • Average days on the market: 210

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Lake Mary Florida City Facts

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City Overview

As of 2007, Lake Mary's population was 14,718 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 28.45 percent.

The median home cost in Lake Mary is $399,900. Home appreciation the last year has been -11.11 percent.

Compared to the rest of the country, Lake Mary's cost of living is 8.48% Higher than the U.S. average.

Lake Mary public schools spend $4,629 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 19 students per teacher in Lake Mary.

The unemployment rate in Lake Mary is 2.80 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Lake Mary jobs have Increased by 2.78 percent.

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Lake Mary & Orlando Florida Real Estate - Homes, Townhomes & Condos

Situated between Sanford, Longwood and Casselberry in Seminole County, Lake Mary is one of the fastest growing cities in Central Florida and is a very aesthetic, upscale area just north of Orlando. Ranked #1 in the south and #4 in the U.S., Lake Mary, Florida also continues to cultivate strong community bonds and is committed to maintaining its high quality of living. If you plan to relocate to the Orlando area, Lake Mary is perfect choice! Within close proximity to Interstate 4 and the blooming technology center of Heathrow, Lake Mary provides attractive, high-end neighborhoods and acclaimed golf communities, big businesses, superior schools, and great leisure activities.

Lake Mary & Orlando For Great Recreation, Entertainment & Schools

A parks and recreation system has been developed throughout the city for residents and guests alike to gather socially and enjoy Florida's beautiful, sunny weather. Seated in the heart of Lake Mary is Liberty Park, featuring pavilions, picnic tables, and quiet trails alongside the shore of East Crystal Lake. Surrounding City Hill, Central Park encompasses tree-lined paths and reflecting pools and showcases many outdoor events. The Lake Mary Sports Complex also offers plenty of activities including basketball, sports fields, batting cages, tennis courts, fishing, and skating.

Four of Florida's top-rated championship golf courses-Heathrow, Alaqua, Timacuan, and Magnolia Plantation-are located nearby, giving golf lovers of all skill levels fun and challenging rounds of play. The Wekiva River provides great canoeing, and the St. Johns River holds excellent fishing and wildlife watching opportunities. For even more water activities, Lake Monroe is the home of the Citrus Sailfest, the biggest inland regatta in the country. Outside of Lake Mary lie many Florida beaches, and Orlando, one of the entertainment capitals of the nation, is just a short drive away.

Lake Mary, One Of The Best Places To Live

Lake Mary was voted as one of the Best Places To Live in the US by CNNMoney.com in 2005, and with all the luxuries and conveniences of a big city minus the congestion and traffic, Lake Mary is a place that shouldn't be missed. Another great aspect of Seminole County is the excellent school system. Money Magazine has identified the school district as one of the top 100 in the country. Indeed, all eight public high schools have been ranked by Newsweek in the top 3% of nationwide schools.

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Contact Us today for information on Lake Mary real estate, Lake Mary homes for sale, Lake Mary relocation information, a free market analysis of your Lake Mary home or statistics on homes in Lake Mary Florida or the surrounding Central Florida area, including Orlando, Seminole County, Orange County, Lake County and Volusia County.

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Lake Mary New Construction, Luxury Homes - A Rare Find!

It's quite rare these days to find new construction homes in Lake Mary Florida, ranked 4^th in CNN's Top 100 Best Places to Live!  The Key West inspired homes of Banyon Pointe are a rare gem in the heart of Lake Mary.  Banyon Pointe is an exclusive, maintenance-free, gated community of only thirty-three luxury single family homes.  But hurry...at I write this, only 15 lots remain available.

The homes in Banyan Pointe's charming community combine the charm of Key West's architecture and design with the most modern building techniques and appointments.  The use of living space is maximized with their modern and extremely functional floor plans, while the exterior features authentic coastal paint schemes and trim details.  And to top it all off, yard and lawn maintenance are taken care of by the HOA.  This is worry free living at it's best!

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Residents will enjoy floorplans offering spectacular designs, perfect for both entertaining and relaxing.  The flexible floorplans allow easy customization, featuring media rooms, game rooms, fireplaces and more!  Many of their standard features are what other builders consider to be upgrades and options.  View many of their standard features below.

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With only 33 homes in the community, resale homes will be a rare find.  Click here for a complete list of Banyon Pointe's home's currently on the market.  If there are none available now, we'd be happy to notify you as soon as a Banyon Pointe home becomes available.  Simply contact us to let us know.

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If you are wanting to sell your Seminole County or Orlando area home in the next 6 to12 months, now is the time to begin putting your plan into place, while time is still on your side. Please contact us for any real estate assistance you may need.

We're experts at putting people together with homes they love and can afford. Contact us today for information on Orlando and Seminole County real estate, Orlando & Seminole County homes for sale, Orlando & Seminole County relocation information, a free market analysis of your Orlando area or Seminole County home or statistics on homes in Orlando & Seminole County Florida or the surrounding Central Florida area, including Seminole County, Orange County, Lake County and Volusia County. We're always available to answer your questions.