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2012

1996

Tavistock acquires Lake Nona and begins shaping the vision for a next‑generation, master‑planned community.

Valencia College, Nemours Children’s Health, and the UF Research and Academic Center open, expanding higher education, pediatric care, and research just minutes from home; the Lake Nona Impact Forum launches to convene global health leaders.

2015

The Orlando VA Medical Center opens, the Lake Nona Life Project begins long‑term health research with local residents, and the first on‑site hotels welcome visitors to stay within the community.

2017

The USTA National Campus opens with 100 courts, making Lake Nona a national destination for tennis and year‑round play.

2010

UCF College of Medicine opens, kickstarting Lake Nona Medical City and bringing future physicians, researchers and students to the neighborhood.

2014

Lake Nona is spotlighted by FORTUNE as a model American city, and Cisco names it the first U.S. “Iconic Smart + Connected Community,” underscoring the community’s forward‑thinking design.

2016

The VA debuts the nation’s first SimLEARN Center in Lake Nona, further strengthening access to cutting‑edge clinical training and care.

2019

Boxi Park opens in Lake Nona Town Center as a family‑friendly outdoor dining and entertainment venue; Lake Nona initiates Move Nona, a multimodal mobility network that debuts Central Florida’s first autonomous shuttles, BEEP.

2021

The Lake Nona Performance Club, Lake Nona Wave Hotel, and UCF Lake Nona Hospital open, adding best‑in‑class fitness, hospitality, and healthcare for residents and visitors.

2025

UCF’s College of Nursing opens its new home in Lake Nona, Siemens Energy selects Lake Nona for its new U.S. headquarters, and Plug and Play Health launches to attract the next wave of health innovators.

THREE

DECADES OF SHAPING THE

future

2018

Amazon opens a major fulfillment center and Johnson & Johnson’s Human Performance Institute establishes its headquarters, adding jobs and everyday convenience close to home.

2020

KPMG Lakehouse, Verizon’s 5G Innovation Hub, and the MS2 Innovation Space open, reinforcing Lake Nona’s role as a living lab for new ideas; the leAD Sports accelerator launches in partnership with Lake Nona.

2024

Lake Nona West earns regional and national retail awards as Target is secured as the project’s flagship anchor.

2026

The first retailers open at Lake Nona West, bringing new shops, dining, and everyday conveniences to the western gateway of the community.

FIT FOR YOUR future

DESIGNED FOR WHAT’S NEXT

Lake Nona brings the essential parts of everyday living closer together. More than 30 years ago, a clear vision set out to con nect work, education, health and recreation in one place, and that intention still guides how the community grows today.

Across 17 square miles, neighborhoods, workplaces and public spaces are linked by infrastructure that supports how people actually move through their day. More than 44 miles of trails, sidewalks and bike lanes connect homes to town centers, parks, schools and dining, so people can move between moments without leaving the community.

That connectivity keeps expanding, bringing more of what you need within reach. A shorter drive to work. An easier walk to dinner. More time at home or outside instead of in transit. The shape of the day feels more flexible, and plans come together with less effort.

As that pattern builds, it creates lasting value. Not just in how the community grows, but in how it supports the people who live here. A network of schools, parks, health destinations and gathering places makes it easier to adapt as careers change, fam ilies grow and priorities shift.

Lake Nona was meant to work this way from the beginning. A connected framework that keeps adding to what is possible, with a vision that continues to shape what comes next.

BUILT FOR BUSINESS

DESIGNED FOR WHAT’S NEXT

For a company weighing its next move, the question is not just where to land. It is where to grow. In Orlando, one of the fastest growing metros in the country, Lake Nona sits within a region defined by connectivity, talent and global reach.

Contiguous to Orlando International Airport, Lake Nona connects directly to Florida’s busiest airport, with non stop service to more than 150 destinations and a super regional intermodal hub that links air, rail and ground transportation. As part of Orlando’s Airport City, a 37 square mile economic district shared with the airport, companies gain front row access to global travel, aviation and space adjacent industries.

What keeps companies here is what surrounds them. Across the district, organizations like UCF, KPMG, Johnson & Johnson, GuideWell and the U.S. Tennis Association operate within a connected network of research, training and collaboration. Offices, innovation spaces and workforce de velopment programs work side by side, so teams can move from idea to execution more quickly.

In this context, work changes. A meeting turns into a partnership. A training session leads to a new product or pilot. Talent is already here, backed by more than 500,000 college students within a 100 mile radius and a pipeline that spans early education, universities and corporate training.

The result is more than growth. It is momentum, supported by infra structure that keeps pace with how companies operate and scale, from high speed fiber and community wide connectivity to living lab settings where new ideas can be tested at full scale. For leaders looking ahead, Lake Nona offers a place built to move faster, stay connected and com pete at a higher level.

TALENT TRAINED HERE

A DISTRICT BUILT AROUND DEVELOPING PEOPLE

Talent does not just arrive in Lake Nona. It is trained here, on campuses built by companies like KPMG, Johnson & John son and SIMCOM.

Across the community, the UCF College of Medicine, Valen cia College and the UF Research and Academic Center keep students, graduates and researchers close to where compa nies work and hire. That proximity feeds directly into training hubs, where skills are sharpened in real‑world settings and new ideas move quickly into practice.

Learning stretches beyond classrooms into settings where skills are applied and refined. At KPMG Lakehouse, profes sionals build capabilities through immersive training on a purpose‑built national learning campus. At SIMCOM, pilots from around the world train in advanced aviation simula

tion. At Johnson & Johnson’s learning campus, employees strengthen energy management and leadership for better performance.

Across the district, internships, clinical rotations, research projects and accelerator programs connect learners directly to employers and real‑world challenges. The result is a work force that is continuously developing, supported by institu tions and companies working in the same place.

A deep talent base, ongoing skill development and a setting that supports performance and career growth give compa nies room to build teams for the long term.

WHERE EDUCATION MEETS INDUSTRY

CLASSROOMS NEXT TO CAREERS

In Lake Nona, education and industry operate on the same streets. Class rooms sit within steps of employers, labs and startups, so learning can be tested and applied in real‑world settings long before graduation.

Within 5 miles, higher education spans Valencia College’s Lake Nona Cam pus, the UCF Academic Health Sciences Campus and the University of Florida Research and Academic Center. Coursework there is informed by nearby re search institutes, medical centers, corporate campuses and innovation hubs, so students see how ideas move from lab bench or classroom to practice.

Ideas move quickly when universities, startups and established companies share neighborhoods, gathering places and shared workspaces. A guest lec ture turns into a research collaboration. A student project becomes a proto type tested with a local partner. The distance between learning and appli cation shrinks to minutes.

Beyond Lake Nona, the surrounding region includes more than 500,000 col lege students within a 100‑mile radius, creating a deep, diverse talent pool. For employers, that means a live pipeline of interns, residents and graduates ready to contribute. For students, it means a clearer path into opportunity and a community where their skills are in demand.

Together, these connections turn Lake Nona into a place where education is not only about earning degrees. It becomes a driver of innovation, a source of new ideas and a steady stream of people ready to step into what comes next.

EDUCATION OBSESSED

ONE CONTINUOUS PATH FROM PRESCHOOL TO PHD

In Lake Nona, learning stays connected at every stage of growing up. Education is part of how families live, not something they have to chase across a region.

What begins in early childhood continues without interruption. A rated pub lic schools and multiple early learning centers provide a strong foundation, and the Collegiate Academy at Lake Nona High School lets students com plete an AA degree through dual enrollment with Valencia College, creating a launchpad for continued education without leaving the community. Each step builds on the last in the same familiar setting.

NorthLake Park Community School and the Lake Nona YMCA Family Center share a one of a kind campus, an innovative public private model where re sources, programs and spaces are designed to work together. That shared home strengthens parent and teacher engagement and gives students built in access to after school activities and enrichment.

As students move from elementary to middle to high school, the pattern stays consistent: short commutes, walkable connections and a clear sense of where the next classroom is. Parents spend less time stitching together options and more time focusing on what their kids are learning and how they are growing.

Just beyond high school, Valencia College’s Lake Nona Campus, the UCF Academic Health Sciences Campus and the UF Research and Academic Cen ter extend that path into college and graduate level study within the same community.

Over time, that stability shapes how education feels. Instead of a series of disruptive transitions, school becomes a steady throughline that fits along side careers, friendships and activities. Education is not an occasional deci sion point. It is part of how life unfolds in one place.

INNOVATION IN ACTION

A LIVING LAB FOR THE FUTURE

What does it look like when a community becomes a test site? In Lake Nona, the answer shows up in EV shuttles, smart homes and the steady way new tech nologies move from pilot programs into daily use.

That work is supported by infrastructure built to adapt, from high speed fiber and community wide 5G to one of the nation’s earliest and longest run ning autonomous mobility programs through Beep. For residents, that means living in a place where new ideas are not just developed, but felt firsthand across health, technology and the way people actu ally live here.

At the center is WHIT, the Wellness Home built on Innovation and Technology, a residential living lab where the home itself becomes part of the exper iment. Air quality, lighting, sleep and recovery are studied in real time, using a real house to explore what healthier living can look like. The Lake Nona In

stitute, through the Lake Nona Life Project, follows residents and workers across years, turning survey responses and health data into insights that inform new programs, design decisions and services across the community.

Global programs like Plug and Play and leAD use Lake Nona as their testbed, pairing startups with health systems, corporate partners and residents willing to try what is next in a real community. Plug and Play’s health accelerator supports digital health and medical technology startups as they pilot new solutions in a living lab environment, while the leAD Lake Nona Sports & Health Tech Accelerator focuses on sports, health tech, smart cities and the future of nutrition.

At MS2, a dedicated innovation hub, entrepreneurs and established teams have a place to prototype and bring concepts into real world use more quickly.

Nearby, the GuideWell Innovation Center brings start ups, health systems and corporate partners together to accelerate new ideas in healthcare and wellbeing.

Together, these settings create a framework where ideas move from concept to application without leaving the community, and where people encounter what is next in small, practical moments long before it becomes mainstream.

MOBILITY

MOVE FREELY, STAY CONNECTED

Movement is part of how Lake Nona works. From the beginning, mo bility was treated as foundational infrastructure, not something add ed later. The result is a community where it is easier to link everyday routines with regional and global access.

It starts with location. Contiguous to Orlando International Airport, Lake Nona is part of a 37‑square‑mile Airport City that integrates residential, commercial and airport‑managed land. Minutes from the terminal and the airport’s intermodal center, residents and busi nesses have direct access to more than 150 destinations, Brightline high‑speed rail and a growing network of regional links.

Within the community, mobility goes far beyond proximity. Lake Nona launched the region’s first autonomous shuttle program with Beep, operating the longest‑running single‑site autonomous fleet in the U.S. and generating real‑world data that is shaping the future of smart transportation. A planned vertiport, in collaboration with the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, positions the district for advanced air mobility as that technology comes online.

On the ground, more than 44 miles of trails, pedestrian pathways and protected bike lanes connect neighborhoods to town centers, parks and workplaces. A morning walk can turn into coffee. An evening ride can turn into dinner. Movement becomes part of the everyday flow, not something you plan around.

Looking ahead, Lake Nona’s role in Airport City and its living‑lab infrastructure keep it aligned with what comes next, from e‑bikes and EV charging to future air mobility. Less friction. More flexibility. More time where it matters.

GLOBAL HEALTH, LOCAL LIFE

WORLD‑CLASS CARE IN THE MIDDLE OF EVERYTHING

In Lake Nona, health sits at the heart of everyday life. Medical City concentrates teaching hospitals, a children’s hospital, a VA medical center, research institutes and academic cam puses in one district, wrapped by the neighborhoods where people actually live.

Together, they form a full ecosystem of care, research and education in a walkable setting, creating one of the country’s most concentrated health and life sciences hubs. Teaching hospitals, research centers and universities share the same streets, so collaboration becomes part of the daily pattern rather than an occasional event.

For families traveling to Nemours Children’s Health, veterans visiting the Orlando VA Medical Center or patients coming to UCF’s academic medical center with HCA Healthcare, Medical City offers a rare combination of leading hospitals, research and everyday amenities within the same district.

Living near a medical city also means living closer to what comes next in healthcare. Breakthroughs in diagnosis, treat ment and technology move from labs into practice on the

same campus, giving residents access to advanced thera pies, clinical trials and specialized expertise that usually cluster in major academic centers. For physicians, research ers and health professionals who call Lake Nona home, it of fers a place to build a leading edge career without leaving the neighborhood.

New arrivals keep adding to that momentum. As Advent Health Lake Nona comes online alongside established re search centers and human performance programs, more of the innovation that starts in Medical City reaches patients without leaving the neighborhood.

For people who live here, world class care is part of the same community where kids go to school, neighbors meet for cof fee and students head to class. Medical City shows what hap pens when health, science and the rhythm of a community advance together.

HUMAN POTENTIAL

EVERYDAY SPACES FOR PEAK PERFORMANCE

Lake Nona is planned around how people move, train and think at their best. Places for fitness, recovery and professional growth sit alongside homes, schools and workplaces, so performance can evolve in the same spaces where people spend most of their time.

Across the community, places for training, recovery and continuous improvement are woven into ordinary days, on sidewalks, trails, courts and campuses.

At Lake Nona Performance Club, a 130,000‑square‑foot, medically integrated performance center, fitness, recovery and medical insight come together in one place. Built on a medical fitness model where exercise professionals collaborate with healthcare providers, its programs are medically based and evidence‑informed, with offerings reviewed by a medical advisory council of physicians. Members move from a full‑court gym nasium and indoor track to a turf field, a multi‑pool aquatics center and a human performance lab, gaining a clearer picture of how their bodies perform and how they can improve over time.

Just outside, connected parks and miles of trails turn walks, runs and rides into a daily habit rather than a special occasion. That mindset extends beyond a single building. At the USTA National Campus, profes

AN ACTIVE LIFE

SPORT AND PLAY IN LAKE NONA

On the same day, a college championship match, a neighborhood clinic and a casual rally can share the courts at the USTA National Campus. A few miles away, an early‑morning tee time overlaps with kids learning to swim and friends meeting for a pickup game.

That foundation began at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club, where the communi ty’s legacy took shape more than 30 years ago. Recognized as a Platinum Club ® of the World and America and ranked among Golfweek’s Top 100 Best Resi dential Golf Courses, it pairs a championship Tom Fazio‑designed course with a culture of performance that attracts top athletes and members from around the globe.

That standard carries forward. At the USTA National Campus, the Home of Amer ican Tennis, more than 100 courts and year‑round programming welcome local players, college teams and touring pros, with major championships drawing tens of thousands of visitors to Lake Nona. High‑level play and everyday participation exist side by side, often on the same day.

Across Lake Nona, opportunities to stay active are built in, from racquet sports and soccer to beach volleyball, watersports and everyday recreation at places like Boxi Park, Nona Adventure Park and Sofive. At Boxi Park, professional sand volleyball courts host everything from casual games to training with Olympic gold medalist Phil Dalhausser’s beach volleyball academy, adding world‑class coach ing to a neighborhood setting. Fitness centers,swimming pools, playgrounds and lakes all sit within the same community, making it easier to move between effort and rest with intention.

Activity weaves through mornings, evenings and weekends. By the time the lights go out on the courts and fairways, staying active feels less like a plan and more like the way this place works.

ART IS IN OUR DNA

AN EVERYDAY ART DISTRICT

The first impression of Lake Nona is often visual. Color, texture and unexpected forms show up in courtyards, along walkways and beside playgrounds, quietly changing how it feels to move through the community.

At the center is the Lake Nona Sculpture Garden, a 50,000 square‑foot outdoor space designed for exploration and discov ery. Set beside the Lake Nona Wave Hotel, it features a distin guished selection from one of the world’s largest private art col lections, framed by nearly 300 hand‑selected palms and layered planting. Across six palm species, climbing vines and fragrant shrubs, the garden becomes a sensory experience. As the sun sets, multi‑hued lighting and night‑blooming flowers give the space a distinct evening personality.

Beyond the garden, art is built into the infrastructure most places overlook. A parking garage becomes a light sculpture and pro jection surface, with installations like The Beacon and Code Wall turning an everyday structure into a landmark along the skyline.

Elsewhere, a color‑saturated mural wraps the wall behind a cof fee stop, a polished metal form reflects kids running past a play ground and a digital installation along a walkway shifts in response to movement and light.

For those who want to explore more deliberately, a self‑guided art tour and “Art of Wayfinding” walks link the Sculpture Garden with murals, digital work and other large‑scale installations in one con tinuous route. Many pieces are paired with discreet QR codes in the pavement or nearby, so a quick scan reveals their story without breaking the flow of a walk.

Spaces here are meant to invite interaction, spark curiosity and create a sense of connection. Art becomes part of the setting, qui etly shaping how the community feels and giving people new ways to see the place they move through from morning to night.

Mind-Body Zone

A dedicated studio for meditation, yoga and Pilates, with formats ranging from gentle practice to hot Pilates and power flows.

The Spa at LNPC

Massage and facial treatments designed for recovery and relaxation, from deep-tissue work to classic facials that leave guests feeling restored.

Learn to Swim

Small-group lessons starting at 6 months old help young swimmers build water confidence, safety and lifelong skills.

ROX Climbing Gym

Indoor bouldering, top-rope routes and rappelling bring full-body training into a vertical playground, building strength, coordination and confidence.

Precision Rx

Where health, fitness and science meet. Metabolic and performance testing inform integrated plans for weight management, chronic conditions and athletic goals.

EDGE Sports Performance

Elite training for youth, adult, collegiate and professional athletes, focused on building strength, speed and sport-specific skills.

LAKE NONA’S PREMIER HEALTH & WELLNESS FACILITY

Lake Nona Performance Club is built around a simple idea: People per form better when fitness, health and recovery live in the same place. On any given day, a morning run might trace a virtual rainforest, a training ses sion might fine tune performance through metabolic mapping, and a golfer might analyze their swing using technology trusted by PGA professionals. The tools feel advanced, but the focus stays on how people move through their everyday lives.

At Lake Nona Performance Club, these are not futuristic concepts. They are part of daily experience in a club designed around whole person wellbeing.

The 130,000 square foot facility gives members access to health science and performance technology in a setting that still feels approachable. Membership begins with a complimentary assessment that maps out a per sonal path for health and wellbeing. Body composition, movement patterns and metabolism are analyzed to create a precise, goal driven plan that can evolve as needs change.

From there, options expand in multiple directions. More than 100 group classes, including Les Mills®, cycling and barre, support strength, endurance and mobility at every fitness level. On the fitness floor, Technogym® equip ment turns each session into a smart, customized experience, with touch screen displays quietly tracking progress and adapting routines over time.

Recovery is treated with the same level of intention. The Spa at LNPC of fers treatments designed to relieve muscle tension, support recovery and calm the nervous system, from prenatal massage to deep tissue work. New to the club, Peak Living’s Ammortal Chamber adds a multisensory wellness experience that combines light, sound, frequency and guided breathwork.

Taken together, Lake Nona Performance Club reflects the larger commu nity around it: a place where innovation is woven into everyday routines, and where performance is defined not just by how hard people work, but by how well they restore.

TOLLROAD417

REGENERATION DESIGNED INTO DAILY LIFE

SUSTAINABILITY

Across Lake Nona, sustainability starts where most people stop paying attention—after the meal is finished. A growing compost ing program turns everyday waste into a shared resource through a community‑wide initiative available to residents, restaurants, hotels and businesses.

The impact is already tangible. More than 170,000 pounds of waste have been diverted so far, the equivalent of tens of tons of food scraps kept out of landfills and put back to work in stead. That material is repurposed for agricultural use, reducing long‑term environmental impact in ways that can be tracked and improved over time.

What stands out is that it all feeds one continuous cycle. A din ner out, a hotel stay or time at home sends material into the same loop, so participation feels automatic rather than like one more thing to remember.

That mindset extends across the landscape. Native meadows, wetland preservation, pollinator‑friendly planting and dark‑sky lighting are part of a land use strategy designed to work with the environment while enhancing everyday experience. Approx imately 40 percent of Lake Nona is dedicated to conserved green space, including parks, lakes and waterways, creating shade, habitats and water quality that people feel every time they step outside. Smart irrigation and stormwater reuse manage water more efficiently in parks and common areas, reducing consump tion without adding complexity for residents.

Sustainability also shows up in small, daily decisions. Shopping local, spending time outdoors and taking part in neighborhood programs make it easier to shrink your footprint without over hauling your routine.

Individually, each effort matters. Together, they create a culture where sustainability is not an occasional consideration but part of the same framework that supports health and how people live here.

A HOME FOR EVERYONE

NONA HOOD

IT’S NO WONDER WHY SO MANY PEOPLE CALL LAKE NONA HOME.

Welcome to the Neighborhood

A new retail destination

Lake Nona West will introduce a lifestyle shopping destination anchored by some of the nation’s most recognized brands. Target, Nordstrom Rack, Homesense, Dick’s and Golf Galaxy Performance Center, Barnes & Noble and Total Wine & More headline the lineup, alongside dining and everyday conveniences. Scheduled to open in 2026, Lake Nona West will be more than a shopping center — it will be a gathering place that adds energy, choice and convenience to the Lake Nona lifestyle.

A COMMUNITY THAT FEELS LIKE HOME

BELONGING, BUILT TO LAST

What makes a place feel like home is not just where you live. It is how easily your life and your neighbors fit around you.

In Lake Nona, that sense of ease is built into the de sign. Neighborhoods, parks and everyday living con nect across a fully realized community. Streets, schools and gathering places are planned in ways that make everyday routines feel more natural, not like a puzzle to solve.

Walkability shapes the experience. More than 44 miles of trails and a network of green space, representing nearly 40 percent of the community, turn time outdoors into a natural part of how people spend their days, not something they have to seek out. Paths and sidewalks link neighborhoods to town centers and schools, so getting around folds easily into the rhythm of the day.

That connection extends into shared spaces. Parks, playgrounds and open greens create places to pause,

meet neighbors and spend time outside. Those mo ments are shared by residents who are deeply engaged in how they live, with a strong connection to education, wellbeing and long‑term growth.

For decades, that pattern has been strengthened by the natural setting. Native landscapes and lakes are cared for as part of the same natural network, so shade, views and time outside support how people rest and reset, not just how they move. Errands take less time. Plans feel easier to make. Time outside be comes something that fits easily into each day. In the background, the community keeps moving forward, with new ideas in health, technology and mobility test ed in real‑world settings that residents experience as part of how they already live here.

It is a way of living that supports you, whatever stage you are in.

NEIGHBORHOODS WITH PERSONALITY

FIND YOUR VERSION OF HOME

Within Lake Nona, more than a dozen neighborhoods each carry their own character. Spend a day exploring, and the differences begin to stand out.

In one neighborhood, you cross a bridge over a canal on your way to coffee. In another, front porches fill with conversation as the day winds down. A few minutes later, the pace shifts again, with water views and open space creating something quieter.

Each neighborhood offers a distinct way to experience home, work and everything in between while staying connected to ev erything around it. That variety sits inside one of the coun try’s fastest‑growing communities, where demand continues to shape what comes next.

In Laureate Park, mornings begin along pocket parks and lead to a vibrant village center. In Somerset Lakes, low‑maintenance townhomes create flexibility for people who want lock‑and‑leave living. At Gatherings of Lake Nona, a 55‑plus active adult com munity is built around connection and ease.

Elsewhere, the feel shifts again. Apartment communities place residents steps from Town Center. Neighborhoods like Village Walk create rhythm through shared spaces and paths. Commu nities like Isles of Lake Nona and Laurel Pointe offer a quieter, more residential setting.

From apartments to private club living, the range is already here. What changes is how you choose to experience it.

LAUREATE PARK

Brightly colored bungalows, townhomes and multi story homes line a neighborhood designed for getting outside and getting together. With welcoming front porches, inviting outdoor areas, local eateries, modern amenities and a lively event calendar, Laureate Park fosters a close knit community where friendships flourish and memories are made.

ICI Homes

CALL: 407.900.0529

VISIT: ICIHOMES.COM

CUSTOM SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES

3-6 Bedrooms | 2.5-5.5 Bathrooms From 2,136 Sq. Ft.

Fiji Model Home and Sales Center: 10504 Pearson Avenue

David Weekley Homes

CALL: 407.478.5933

VISIT: DAVIDWEEKLEYHOMES.COM

SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES

2-4 Bedrooms | 2-4 Bathrooms From 1,422-3,754 Sq. Ft.

Model Home and Sales Center: 9310 Hartline Way

Craft Homes

CALL: 407.588.6564

VISIT: CRAFTHOMES.COM

SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES

3-5 Bedrooms | 2-4.5 Bathrooms From 1,773 Sq. Ft.

Mercer Model Home and Sales Center: 10206 Pearson Avenue

Dream Finders Homes

CALL: 407.632.4588

VISIT: DREAMFINDERSHOMES.COM

SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES

3-5 Bedrooms | 2-3.5 Bathrooms From 1,976 Sq. Ft.

Mableton Model Home and Sales Center: 10186 Pearson Avenue

Toll Brothers

CALL: 407.345.6083

VISIT: TOLLBROTHERS.COM

LUXURY TOWNHOMES

2-4 Bedrooms

2.5-3.5 Bathrooms

From 1,867 Sq. Ft.

Model Home and Sales Center: 9176 Sinatra Ln

Alora brings luxury townhomes to Laureate Park with modern, spacious, three sto ry home designs featuring open floor plans with options for flexible spaces and first floor guest suites. Situated along Luminary Blvd and across from the new Lu minary Middle School and a future City of Orlando park, this neighborhood is an ideal place to call home.

GATHERINGS OF LAKE NONA

Beazer Homes

CALL: 321.445.5050

VISIT: GATHERINGSOFLAKENONA.COM

55+ ACTIVE ADULT CONDOMINIUMS

2 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

From 1,368 Sq. Ft.

Model Home and Sales Center: 7545 Laureate Blvd

Gatherings® of Lake Nona is a 55+ Active Adult Community featuring new condos with elevator access and offers lifestyle focused, amenity heavy, low maintenance condominiums and in a prime location. Condos are within walking distance of Lake Nona Town Center, the VA Medical Center and Laureate Park. Each home has a private balcony and a one car garage, and residents have access to a private pool, clubhouse and outdoor recreation within the community.

SOMERSET LAKES

Pulte Homes

CALL: 407.955.5104

VISIT: PULTE.COM

TOWNHOMES

3 Bedrooms

2-2.5 Bathrooms

From 1,528 Sq. Ft.

Model Home and Sales Center: Coming Soon

Somerset Lakes is a new townhome community designed for low maintenance liv ing, offering open concept floorplans with three bedrooms and modern features that support flexible, everyday lifestyles. The community emphasizes convenience and connection, with amenities like a pool, cabana, playground, and nearby dining, shopping, and entertainment options.

Lake Nona’s newest opportunity for luxury living awaits.

As a connected enclave within Lake Nona Golf & Country Club, Cromwell is centered at the heart of our visionary community. A collection of inspired residences, built by Central Florida’s leading custom home builders will offer a relaxed, elevated Florida lifestyle amidst conservation and water views and are perfectly situated with access to the Club’s amenity base, USTA’s National Campus and Lake Nona Town Center.

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is dedicated to excellence on and off the course.”

- TOM FAZIO

A STANDARD OF excellence

Recognized as one of the world’s top private golf club communities, Lake Nona Golf & Country Club is a sanctuary of luxury estate homes and superb amenities nestled along the shores of Lake Nona.

Combining natural splendor with a dynamic lifestyle, highlighted by a wealth of amenities, elevated family experiences and outstanding service, Lake Nona Golf & Country Club has delivered exceptional living in Central Florida for nearly 40 years.

LAKENONACONCORDE.COM

833.396.1603

Lake Nona Concorde offers one , two and three bedroom apartment homes situated within the new Lake Nona Greenwood mixed use development, providing shops, restaurants, and services right outside your door. Here you’ll enjoy vacation inspired living every day where the comforts of home and the luxuries of a resort stay come standard.

LIVEATLANDONHOUSE.COM

407.313.2107

7010 LAKE NONA BOULEVARD ORLANDO, FL 32827

LandonHouse Apartments provides people seeking a vibrant, urban lifestyle with a new place to call home. Residents can rent a one , two or three bedroom apartment or choose an open studio floor plan for true “urban” living. All 279 apartments are accented by ten foot ceilings and great views of the expanding Lake Nona Town Center. Amenities include a resort style pool and green spaces, a state of the art fitness center, and a game and media center featuring billiards, shuffleboard and retro arcade games.

7650 LOWER GATEWAY LOOP ORLANDO, FL 32827

10105 SELTEN WAY ORLANDO, FL 32827 Located near Lake Nona’s Sports & Performance District, Lake Nona Water Mark is a collection of 278 luxury apartments with six unique floor plans offering spacious one , two and three bedroom homes with striking features at every turn. The 7,515 square foot community clubhouse boasts a zero entry resort style pool, a fireside veranda, an outdoor kitchen, and a business center. LAKENONAWATERMARK.COM 407.313.4663

LAKENONAARIEL.COM

407.313.2660

14001 BENVOLIO CIRCLE

ORLANDO, FL 32824

APARTMENTS

Ariel, a luxury apartment community in Lake Nona, features one , two and three bedroom apartments. Awarded the National Green Building Standard™ Silver Level Certification, Ariel Apartments are built with environmentally conscious designs including high energy efficient windows, LED lighting, and ENERGY STAR rated stainless steel appliances. Residents can access a 24 hour fitness club featuring Technogym® equipment and virtual classes. The community is pet friendly and includes a dog park, pet washing station, and agility course.

LAKENONAKELSON.COM

407.379.5104

3000 FAIRLEAD LANE

ORLANDO, FL 32824

NOW LEASING

Kelson is a thoughtfully designed new community in the heart of Lake Nona, offering a lifestyle where innovation, wellness, and culture converge. Surrounded by vibrant dining, entertainment, public art, and green spaces, Kelson blends modern sophistication with everyday convenience— creating a connected, inspiring place to call home.

LAKENONAPIXON.COM

321.319.8755

7004 TAVISTOCK LAKES

BOULEVARD

ORLANDO, FL 32827

Located adjacent to Lake Nona Town Center, Pixon’s 11 story main tower features a wide range of housing options, including micro units, studios, one bedroom and two bedroom units and a 1,730 square foot, three bedroom penthouse with soaring ten foot floor to ceiling windows, upgraded stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops. Residents have access to an exclusive second story lounge with a variety of work centers and an outdoor amenity deck with an expansive backyard. The urban inspired apartment community also features electric car charging stations and bicycle storage. The 24 hour gym features Technogym® equipment with on demand fitness classes.

SOMERSET CROSSINGS

Somerset Crossings is a townhome community featuring open concept floor plans and resort style amenities including a pool, cabana and playground. Residents enjoy easy access to ma jor highways, such as SR 417 and the Beachline (SR 528), and is conveniently located near Lake Nona Town Center and Orlando International Airport.

VILLAGEWALK & ENCLAVE AT VILLAGEWALK

VillageWalk blends resort style living with a unique neighborhood design, creating a new concept of living in Central Florida. The neighborhood Town Center is connected by bridges and canals leading to lighted walking trails, swimming pools, parks and sport courts. The VillageWalk Town Center includes conveniences such as a café, salon, post office, bank, gas station and fitness center.

SOMERSET PARK

Somerset Park is a gated neighborhood located in the western portion of Lake Nona. Home collections from Century Homes and M/I Homes bring a wide variety of choices for homebuyers. This neighborhood features a pool, dog park and playgrounds.

ISLES OF LAKE NONA

Isles of Lake Nona is a luxury gated community featuring single family homes, townhomes and bungalows with open concept floor plans, designer finishes and energy efficient features by Pulte Homes. With homes built on a large, interconnected network of ponds, homeowners can enjoy beautiful, scenic water views in a premier Lake Nona location.

SUMMERDALE PARK

Located in the southern portion of Lake Nona along Boggy Creek Road, Summerdale Park is one of the newest neighborhoods to call home and features a community pool, parks, kayak launch dock and high speed fiber optic internet.

LAUREL POINTE

This gated neighborhood features spacious homes with water or preserve views and modern exteriors. Living at Laurel Pointe means the best of Lake Nona at your fingertips with neighbor hood pools, a fitness center, miles of trails, and parks just around the corner.

NORTHLAKE PARK

Situated on 500 acres in the northernmost point of Lake Nona, the NorthLake Park community offers single and multi family homes in addition to contemporary apartments. This expansive neighbor hood is home to an award winning school and YMCA, an Olympic pool, sport courts and fields and a dog park.

With 30+ years of experience, Lake Nona Realty puts buyers and sellers in the hands of trusted local experts. Our relationship‑driven approach delivers an elevated, inclusive real estate experience for anyone looking to make Lake Nona home. There’s only one brokerage that serves it best.

L A KE NONA IN A NIGHT OUT

MICHELIN NIGHTS AND EASY STOPS

Some places draw you in from the start. At Nami, inside the Lake Nona Wave Hotel, that feeling begins before you even sit down. Lofted ceil ings, low light and a subtle soundtrack wrap around the room, and the open kitchen draws your eye the way a stage does before a show.

Recognized by the MICHELIN Guide for its passion, precision and artistry, Nami brings a bold, modern approach to Japanese dining with European influ ences. The main dining room moves from skewers and maki to shareable plates that arrive as a series of small, composed scenes. At the Chef’s Counter, an extended tasting menu unfolds course by course in a deliberate rhythm, with dishes that might pair citrus cured buri and yuzu cured roe or a playful riff on a corndog with caviar and triple cream Brie.

From there, the night continues. Across Lake Nona Town Center, the Tavistock Restaurant Collection offers a range of dining experiences that carry the evening forward. At Canvas, the setting feels re laxed and familiar, with lakefront views and a menu rooted in fresh, seasonal ingredients. At Chroma Modern Bar and Kitchen, the energy shifts toward small plates, bold flavors and a social, shareable ap proach to dining.

Nearby, Park Pizza and Brewing Co. offers a more casual stop with craft beer and house made pizzas, while Boxi Park brings live music, chef driven con cepts and open air energy into one place.

Then the pace changes again. A cocktail at the Nec tar Room, known for its intimate lighting and inven tive mixology. A late night stop at Before It Melts, where handcrafted ice cream and nostalgic flavors carry the night just a little longer.

One place leads to another, and the night takes its own shape.

TOWN CENTER LAKE NONA

THE PULSE OF WHAT’S HAPPENING

On a Friday night, Lake Nona Town Center glows a little brighter. A concert spills into the plaza, food lines form at Boxi Park and friends who planned to stay for an hour wind up staying for three.

By Saturday morning, the tempo shifts. Markets pop up with local vendors, kids play nearby and coffee carries people from one conversation to the next. The same streets feel different in the daylight.

Across the year, signature events like Carna val, Pineapple Festival, Oktoberfest and the Great American Block Party layer onto that weekly rhythm, along with seasonal experi ences like Oh, What Fun that draw neighbors and visitors back again and again.

At the center is Boxi Park. What began as a temporary concept has evolved into one of the community’s most recognizable spots, where live music, beach volleyball and open‑air dining come together in one place. Just steps away, MICHELIN‑recognized dining at Lake Nona Wave Hotel adds another reason to stay out a little later.

The energy stretches beyond a single venue. Green spaces, gathering areas and flexible pro gramming create room for everything from large festivals to small, informal moments. Most of the time, you simply step outside and join what is already happening.

HOSPITALITY

STAY WHERE THE FUTURE SLEEPS

Pulling up to the Lake Nona Wave Hotel, the first impression is less hotel lobby and more art‑filled living room with a view. Curved lines, bold color and large‑scale works create a space that feels designed to be seen and experi enced, not just passed through.

As a One MICHELIN Key hotel, Wave pairs that visual impact with technology that quietly reshapes the stay. Smart win dows tint in response to sunlight. Rooms layer sleek design with intuitive controls for lighting and climate. In selected spac es, high‑tech beds and sleep tools help guests reset and recover between days. Downstairs, MICHELIN‑recommended restaurants like Nami and BACÁN turn the hotel into a dining destination in its own right.

Elsewhere in Lake Nona, each hotel of fers a different way to connect. Aloft Or lando Lake Nona sits closest to the USTA National Campus, serving athletes and visitors drawn to performance and sport.

Event spaces and a social atmosphere create a steady flow of activity.

Residence Inn and SpringHill Suites pro vide convenient stays within walking dis tance of Town Center, with layouts that work for extended visits and family trips. Across all of them, access plays a defin ing role. Minutes from Orlando Interna tional Airport and the region’s intermodal hub, Lake Nona makes it easy to arrive, stay and move beyond.

The result is a hospitality network that feels like an extension of the communi ty itself. Where you sleep, eat and spend your in‑between moments all reflect the same mix of design, performance and ex perimentation that defines Lake Nona as a whole.

A COMMUNITY WITHOUT LIMITS

A LONG‑TERM VISION, ALWAYS LOOKING FORWARD

Some places are built for a moment. Others are built to evolve.

In Lake Nona, that difference is clear. Within one of the most connected and fast‑growing regions in the country, the community keeps expanding its reach while staying grounded in its original vision. What began more than 30 years ago as a long‑term idea now takes shape in the rhythm of everyday life, as new homes, workplaces and experiences come online for the people who choose to live here.

As careers grow, families change and priorities shift, the structures that support daily life move with them. Informed by a recognized model for wellbeing and long‑term efforts like the Lake Nona Life Project, the community is designed not just for how people live today, but how they can keep living better over time.

Grounded in advanced infrastructure and a culture of early adopters, Lake Nona is set up to adapt as technology and daily patterns continue to change. Three decades in, it con tinues to add new layers of connection, opportunity and experience, all built on the same core idea that started it all: a place that keeps fitting, wherever life goes next.

1. A strong, long opening shot while golfing

2. What you might do at Canvas with a drink

3. Core lifestyle focus of Lake Nona

4. Four legged friend seen around Barxi Park

5. Lake Nona ______ forum; an annual event bringing together industry leaders

6. “__ Lions!” What you say when you cheer for Lake Nona High School’s Mascot

7. Major health innovation hub in Lake Nona

8. What startups, innovators and artists do in the community

9. Restaurant showcasing a fusion of European heritage and Japanese zest in the Lake Nona Wave Hotel

10. It’s in Lake Nona!

11. Lake Nona’s __th anniversary

12. Core Lake Nona value; students do this

13. Tennis/pickleball shot you might make at USTA

14. Fitness space at the Lake Nona Performance Club

15. Apartment complex across from Lake Nona Town Center

16. Unique to each of us; the name of a Lake Nona parking garage.

17. __ charging stations located in Lake Nona parking garages

18. The first word in our social media handle

19. A tree commonly seen throughout Lake Nona

20. University with a major Lake Nona medical campus

21. Companion often seen on Lake Nona trails

22. Community college campus in Lake Nona

23. What Lake Nona is for its residents

24. State of Florida abbreviation

25. Healthcare professional working + learning in Lake Nona

26. An airport just minutes from Lake Nona

27. Scenic evening view over Lake Nona

28. Public installations found around the community (ex. Sculpture Garden)

29. What you do at local restaurants

HINTS ANSWERS

1. Iridescent sculpture in Town Center

2. You might hear this sound from Lake Nona’s cows

3. Abbreviation for a gym in Town Center

4. 3282_

5. A place to run, walk, bike, or jog

6. Shipping container food park

7. Bird often spotted in Lake Nona (hint: Sandhill is the first word)

8. A type of beer sold at Park Pizza

9. Restaurant on a lake in Laureate Park

10. Abbreviation for Lake Nona

11. “Veterans ___” a road in Town Center

12. “Artist ___” a road by the Lake Nona Wave Hotel

13. Time of year when Lake Nona’s flowers bloom

14. Modern restaurant with bold flavors in Town Center

15. You’ll feel this in the mind body zone at LNPC

16. Friendly face of Oh What Fun!

17. ___ of us make up Lake Nona’s community

18. A male cow

19. Abbreviation for Orlando

20. First Responder in Medical City

21. What you do at the annual Lake Nona 5k

22. What innovators aim to do

23. Medical City’s focuses on this

24. Oh What ___!

25. Lake Nona ____; a new shopping center opening summer 2026

1. Edition of this magazine

2. What you would do at the Park Pizza to go window

3. A place to stay in Lake Nona (hint: answer is continuous – the first letter is the same as the last letter)

4. Lake Nona’s sister community with a focus on sustainability. Coined the “Naturehood”

5. The largest neighborhood in Lake Nona

Lake Nona Information Center at Laureate Park Village Center

13630 Sachs Avenue STE 110, Orlando, FL 32827

E-mail: info@lakenona.com

Phone: 407.888.6500