This is a guide to holiday events and happenings occurring in the Orlando Central Florida area. This post will be updated to include new events and changes that may occur.
FESTIVAL OF TREES
What: Experience the festive sight of designer-decorated Christmas trees in this glittering holiday event
When: through Nov 22
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave
Orlando
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-672-3838
MICKEY'S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS PARTY
What: Mickey and friends celebrate the season with special holiday shows, fireworks, parades and treats
When: through Dec 18
Where: Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World Resort
Lake Buena Vista
Cost: $52 - 59
Contact: 407-824-4321
BEST OF FLORIDA CHRISTMAS
What: Holiday shows and displays, featuring ICE!, the walk-through ice sculpture
When: through Jan 3
Where: Gaylord Palms Resort
6000 W. Osceola Pkwy
Kissimmee
Cost: $12.99
Contact: 407-586-1600
SEAWORLD HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
What: Enjoy festive fountain shows, carolers, nightly snowfall and the musical Polar Express Experiences
When: through Jan 3
Where: SeaWorld
7007 SeaWorld Drive
Orlando
Cost: $69.65
Contact: 407-363-2613
OSBORNE FAMILY SPECTACLE OF DANCING LIGHTS
What: A dazzling light show in collaboration with businessman Jennings Osborne, who developed the display for his daughter
When: through Jan 4
Where: Disney Hollywood Studios
Walt Disney World Resort
Lake Buena Vista
Cost: $55 - 65
Contact: 407-824-4321
LEU'S HOLIDAY HOUSE
What: Christmas trees, decorations and seasonally spirited dioramas adorn the gardens, with guided tours available
When: through Jan 7
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $7
Contact: 407-246-2620
For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Greater Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Nature, Etc, and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone. There is also a complementary list of On-Going events in the area as well & you can find those by Clicking Here! These are events that either occur on a regular basis or are special events for an extended period of time. For a list of Holiday Events & Happenings in the area, just go to here!
ART & LITERATURE
GLENN BECK
What: signing by author of Arguing with Idiots
When: Nov 20 - 11:30am
Where: Barnes & Noble
2418 E. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-894-6024
MFA READINGS
What: by UCF students
When: Nov 20 - 7 - 8:30pm
Where: Urban Think! Bookstore
625 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-650-8004
APARTMENT E ART ROCKS THE BLOCK
What: Two-night party featuring art from local artists, plus music performances and vendors
When: Nov 20 & 21 - 7pm
Where: Taste Restaurant
717 W. Smith St.
Orlando
Cost: $5 donation
Contact: 407-835-0646
SEALEGS
What: show of new works by Central Florida artists including Doug Boehm, Hyrdo74, Dres13 and more
When: Nov 21 - 8pm
Where: The Orange Studio
1121 N. Mills Ave
Orlando
Cost: $10 donation
Contact: 407-898-7234
ELIZABETH SIGNER
What: signing by the author of Fat Boxing: A Guide to Weight Loss
When: Nov 22 - 1 - 3pm
Where: Urban Think! Bookstore
625 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-650-8004
THEATER & MOVIES
ORLANDO WEEKLY 2009 READER APPRECIATION NIGHT
What: Free showings of 2012 and Where the Wild Things Are, plus drinks, to say thanks for reading
When: Nov 19 - 5:30pm
Where: Plaza Cinema Café
155 S. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 321-558-2878
NORMA
What: Filmed production of Bellini's masterwork, performed by Teatro Comunale di Bologna
When: Nov 21 - noon
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave
Maitland
Cost: $20
Contact: 407-629-0054
MUSTARD SEED FILM FEST
What: film festival and competition featuring movies produced, directed, or written by some of today's most talented young artists to benefit The Mustard Seed of Central Florida
When: Nov 21 - 7pm
Where: Winter Park Playhouse
711-B Orange Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-645-0145
CENTRAL FLORIDA JEWISH FILM FEST
What: Screenings of films that look at historical and contemporary Jewish issues
When: Nov 22 - 23 - various times
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave
Maitland
Cost: $10 - 60
Contact: 407-629-0054
COCO BEFORE CHANEL
What: The film opens with a wine reception featuring special guest Gael de Maisonneuve, consul general of France in Miami
When: Nov 22 - 5pm
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave
Maitland
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-629-0054
www.Enzian.org & www.fabco.us/events
MUSIC
FLORIDA CLASSIC BATTLE OF THE BANDS
What: College bands go head-to-head
When: Nov 20 - 6pm
Where: Amway Arena
600 W. Amelia St.
Orlando
Cost: $15 - 26
Contact: 407-849-2020
YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION FINALIST RECITAL
What: Competitive high school vocalists and instrumentalists prepare before judges
When: Nov 21 - 3pm
Where: Rollins College - Tiedtke Concert Hall
1000 Holt Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-646-2182
LECTURE
WAYNE WIEGAND
What: historian and director of the Florida Book Awards discusses "Main Street Public Library: Community Places and Reading Spaces in the Heartland, 1865-1956"
When: Nov 18 - 7pm
Where: Rollins College
1000 Holt Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-646-2000
HEALTH
HEALTHY LIVING
What: information on healthful living for all ages
When: Nov 18 - 2pm
Where: University Club & Art Gallery
841 N. Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-6149
NATURE
FOREVER WILD
What: Folksinger Walkin' Jim Stoltz presents a multimedia show about wilderness, sponsored by the Sierra Club
When: Nov 18 - 6:30 - 8:30pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $8
Contact: 407-481-4398
ORANGE AUDUBON PROGRAM - BRINGING BACK THE INDIGO SNAKE
What: by Fred Antonio
When: Nov 19 - 7pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-658-5742
BIRDING WALK
What: 2 mile hike - bring lunch, drink & birding gear
When: Nov 21 - 8:40am at the tram stop in parking lot on Magnolia Homes Rd.
Where: Lake Lotus Park
1153 Lake Lotus Park Rd
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-851-5416
FOOD, BEER & WINE
HOLIDAY MEGA WINE TASTING
What: A sampling of more than 100 wines
When: Nov 21 - 3 - 7pm
Where: The Wine Barn
1711 33rd St.
Orlando
Cost: $15
Contact: 407-704-8816
THANKSGIVING DINNER
What: potluck dinner with games & entertainment
When: Nov 22 - 2pm
Where: Mead Gardens
1300 S. Denning Dr
Winter Park
Cost: $5 with dish; $10 without
Contact: 407-968-2400
FUNDRAISERS
FASHION SHOW & SILENT AUCTION
What: to benefit the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program
When: Nov 19 - 5pm
Where: Plaza Cinema Café
155 S. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: $30 advance; $40 at the door
Contact: 407-422-1535
TASTE OF ORLANDO
What: Food tastings from local restaurants, plus live music; proceeds benefit Simon Youth Foundation
When: Nov 21 - 11am - 3pm
Where: Waterford Lakes Town Center
413 N. Alafaya Trail
Orlando
Cost: Free - $12
Contact: 407-737-2866
ETC.
PUFMM-PALOOZA
What: People United for Medical Marijuana host a 10-night, nine-venue celebration to champion their cause, with concerts and information
When: Nov 19 - 28 - various times
Where: The Plaza Theatre
425 N. Bumby Ave
Orlando
Cost: various prices
Contact: 407-228-1220
ZONACON 2009
What: Combination anime and horror convention with games, events and celebrity guests
When: Nov 20 - 22 - various times
Where: Holiday Inn
6515 International Dr
Orlando
Cost: various prices
Contact: 407-351-4430
AVALON JUBILEE
What: Fall carnival with rides, games and food
When: Nov 20 - 3 - 10pm
21 - 22 - 10am - 10pm
Where: Avalon Park Town Center
13001 Founders Square Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-658-6565
JINGLE EVE
What: Holiday open house featuring carolers, food and activities
When: Nov 20 - 6 - 10pm
Where: Ivanhoe Village Main Street
Orange Ave between New Hampshire & Princeton
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-484-5839
HOLIDAY JAZZ STROLL
What: Guests take in the elaborate decorations, taste hors d'oeuvre from restaurants and dance to the bebop of Jeff Rupert & Dirty Martinis
When: Nov 20 - 7 - 10pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave
Orlando
Cost: $35
Contact: 407-896-4231
ROCK FEST
What: vendors to buy, sell & trade gemstones, mineral specimens & hand-made jewelry
When: Nov 21 - 9am - noon
Where: Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society
2721 Forsyth Rd - Ste. 101
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-625-6336
HOLIDAY TOY TRAIN SHOW
When: Nov 21 - 11am - 4pm
Where: Maitland Civic Center
641 S. Maitland Ave
Maitland
Cost: $5 - free 11 & younger
Contact: 407-647-2111
LATIN JAZZ & ART SHOW
What: Hispanic art expo, food and music from Sol y Mar and more
When: Nov 21 - 2pm
Where: Orlando Brewing Company
1301 Atlanta Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-872-1117
PLAN AHEAD
HOLIDAY PLANTS
What: how to use them; care for them; and, recycle or reuse them after the holiday season
When: Dec 3 - 6 - 7:30pm
Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension
6021 S. Conway Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free - registration required
Contact: 407-254-9200
For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
The following are the market sales statistics for Winter Springs, Seminole County, Florida for October 2009. Winter Springs is made up of the zip code 32708. For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.
A couple of definitions are in order. The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time - in other words, it's the midpoint of sale prices. So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it's specifically indicating which price range is more active.
The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.
The sales to list price ratio is just that, you're dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.
There needs to be a disclaimer here. These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time. Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local. What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall. Let's put it this way, what's happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.
Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time. More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another. By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.
Single-Family Homes
40 homes sold during the month of October.
The average sales price is $259,037 with 131 days on the market.
The median sales price is $204,950.
The sales to list price ratio is 94%.
The most expensive home sold for $699K in Wicklow Greens at Tuscawilla and was on the market 581 days
The least expensive home sold for $54,000 in Deersong after 78 days on the market.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $272,271 with 157 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 27 sales, an increase of 48%.
The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 2% and a decrease in the median sales price of 8%. There was an increase of 48% in sales volume with no change in sales to list price ratio.
Condos, Townhomes & Villas
9 homes sold
The average sales price is $121,810 with 150 days on the market.
The median sales price is $128,000.
The sales to list price ratio is 90%.
The most expensive townhome sold for $175,000 in Heritage Commons and was new construction.
The least expensive sold for $58,800 in Serenity at Tuskawilla Condo after 198 days on the market.
The average sales price a year earlier was $146,333 with 87 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 93% on 6 sales, a 50% increase.
The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 22% and an increase in the median sales price of 23%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 25% with a 6% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.
For information on Winter Springs and Seminole County real estate and Winter Springs and Seminole County homes for sale in addition to Winter Springs and Seminole County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Winter Springs and Seminole County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
The following are the market sales statistics for Winter Park, Seminole and Orange Counties, Florida for October 2009. Winter Park is made up of the zip codes of 32789 & 32792. For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.
A couple of definitions are in order. The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time - in other words, it's the midpoint of sale prices. So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it's specifically indicating which price range is more active.
The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.
The sales to list price ratio is just that, you're dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.
There needs to be a disclaimer here. These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time. Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local. What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall. Let's put it this way, what's happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.
Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time. More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another. By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.
Single-Family Homes
57 homes sold during the month of October.
The average sales price is $324,110 with 100 days on the market.
The median sales price is $175,000.
The sales to list price ratio is 95%.
The most expensive home sold for $2.05M in Osceola Shores after 1363 days on the market.
The least expensive home sold for $44,900 after 216 days on the market.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $279,879 with 131 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% and on 20 sales, an increase of 185%.
The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 1% and a decrease in the median sales price of 1%. There was also an increase in sales volume of 8% with no change in the sales to list price ratio.
Condos, Townhomes & Villas
20 homes sold
The average sales price was $67,957 with 181 days on the market.
The median sales price was $50,250.
The sales to list price ratio is 94%.
The most expensive sold for $220,000 in Townhomes at Harper Place and was on the market 259 days.
The least expensive condo sold for $17,990 in The Colonies after 343 days on the market.
The average sales price a year earlier was $195,124 with 227 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 12 sales, an increase of 67%.
The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 23% and a decrease in the median sales price of 32%. There was an increase in sales volume of 5% with a 1% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.
For information on Winter Park and Seminole and Orange County real estate and Winter Park and Seminole and Orange County homes for sale in addition to Winter Park and Seminole and Orange County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Winter Park and Seminole and Orange County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
The following are the market sales statistics for Windermere, Orange County, Florida for October 2009. Windermere is made up of the zip code 34786. For purposes of this analysis we are only splitting the data according to single-family homes vs, condominiums, townhomes and villas.
A couple of definitions are in order. The median sales price means that 50% of the homes sold for more and 50% of the homes sold for less during a certain period of time - in other words, it's the midpoint of sale prices. So basically what this means, is that the median sales price is showing market activity in that it's specifically indicating which price range is more active.
The average sales price, as opposed to the median sales price, is the total volume of sold properties divided by the number of properties sold.
The sales to list price ratio is just that, you're dividing the average sales price by the average list price and coming up with a percentage that tells you how much of the list price the average homes sold for.
There needs to be a disclaimer here. These stats are only as good as telling us what it being purchased and happening at a certain period in time. Also, it needs to be fully understood that not only is real estate local, but it is hyper-local. What this means is that the trends that we hear about are overall. Let's put it this way, what's happening in one neighborhood, may not be realized in the neighborhood next door.
Additionally, these are only monthly statistics and to get a better scope of what is happening, you need to look at a longer period of time. More high-end homes might be sold in one month as opposed to another. By looking at a longer period, you will get a better overall picture. It is all relative and this has to be understood when utilizing these stats.
Single-Family Homes
38 homes sold during the month of October.
The average sales price is $524,640 with 241 days on the market.
The median sales price is $373,070.
The sales to list price ratio is 93%.
The most expensive home sold for $1.5M in Reserve at Lake Butler Sound and was new construction built in 2007.
The least expensive home sold for $176,000 in Lakes of Windermere Peachtree after 44 days on the market.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $413,271 with 196 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 32 sales, an increase of 19%.
The month to month changes show an increase in the average sales price of 7% and an increase in the median sales price of 26%. There was a decrease in sales volume of 17% with a 1% decrease in the sales to list price ratio.
Condos, Townhomes & Villas
12 homes sold.
The average sales price is $135,691 with 85 days on the market.
The median sales price is $131,450.
The sales to list price ratio is 97%.
The more expensive townhome sold for $188,000 in Oasis Cove and was new construction.
The less expensive sold for $85,000 in Lakeside at Lakes of Windermere Condominiums after 305 days on the market.
The average sales price for the same period a year earlier was $345,834 with 112 days on the market and a sales to list price ratio of 94% on 9 sales, an increase of 33%.
The month to month changes show a decrease in the average sales price of 33% and a decrease in the median sales price of 4%. There was an increase in sales volume of 20% with a 5% increase in the sales to list price ratio.
For information on Windermere and Orange County real estate and Windermere and Orange County homes for sale in addition to Windermere and Orange County relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Windermere and Orange County Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
If you’re planning on selling your home in the Orlando area, or relocating to Orlando or the Central Florida area, Marc is your Greater Orlando Central Florida Real Estate Specialists! Marc It Sold
A licensed REALTOR® can sell your Orlando Real Estate, find your dream home in the Orlando or surrounding Central Florida areas, close to the best schools in Orange County or Seminole County and assist you with a mortgage that is tailored to your specific needs. If you would like to know more about Orlando Real Estate, Orlando Relocation, Orlando homes for sale, contact Marc your Greater Orlando Central Florida Real Estate Specialist! E-mail him, or give him a call to see what your Orlando home is worth today!
VISION
To make a difference to everyone Marc works with on a daily basis by adding value and quality to their lives through his knowledge, expertise and service.
MISSION
In working with a Seller - to sell their property for more money net to them in less time with minimal inconvenience to their lifestyle. In working with a Buyer - to assist them in purchasing a property within their prescribed parameters with the experience being comfortable, exciting and fun for all those involved.
COMMUNITY
Marc is involved with his community. Currently, Marc is Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Community Health Centers, Inc, a $27M non-profit organization. Marc is a member of the Apopka Chamber of Commerce and Metropolitan Business Association & have previously been on its' Board as well as that of other Community Associations. Marc is active in the Orlando Regional Realtor Association and the Florida Association of Realtors sits on many of their committees. He believes in giving back to the community that has supported him. Additionally, Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
CREDENTIALS
Marc believes in education. Marc is:
Marc believes in educating you - the consumer - & giving you the tools to make the most informed decision that you can.
PERSONAL
Born in Newark, New Jersey in 1954, Marc grew up in Union and South Orange, New Jersey where he attended Seton Hall University majoring in Marketing and Secondary Education. Marc moved to Florida in 1986 to assist in the care of his parents. Marc opted for real estate, because several times in the past I found himself helping friends and acquaintances in their purchase of a home. This has turned out to be one of the best decisions that Marc has made in his life. To say that Marc loves what he does and that Marc loves real estate - is an understatement.
Marc serves the Greater Orlando Central Florida area including the counties of Orange, Seminole, West Volusia & South Lake. Some of the ciites in this region are:
Call Marc, your Greater Orlando Central Florida Real Estate Specialist today!
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