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Winter Park is a city of about 25,000 residents located just north of Orlando in Orange County, Florida. One of Florida's finest cities, it is famous for its stately trees, abundant parks, brick-lined streets, spectacular homes, museums, vibrant lakes and fine shops along Park Avenue. The city was originally named Lakeview in 1858 and re-named Osceola in 1870. 11 years later, the name Winter Park was chosen by its founders -- Loring Chase and Oliver Chapman. Tourists originally came to the city to enjoy Winter Park's beautiful lakes, warm temperatures and natural surroundings. Today, residents and visitors alike can appreciate these same amenities in addition to great restaurants, museums, entertainment, theater, outdoor activities, festivals and much more. Winter Park consists of several neighborhoods, including Chateaux du Lac, College Quarter, Hannibal Square, Lake Killarney, Orwin Manor, Park Grove, The Plymouth, Sevilla and Waterbridge. Real estate options consist of condominiums, an array of sizes, styles and prices of historic homes as well as senior living apartments. Academic institutions are available for children in grades K-12 as well as higher education opportunities, including the nations premiere liberal arts college, Rollins College.

Chartered in 1887, the city was originally developed as a winter resort for wealthy Northerners seeking refuge from the harsh winters and a tranquil place to rest and relax. The city has maintained its natural beauty throughout the years.

Winter Park offers plentiful opportunities for fine to casual dining in a wide selection of cuisines, sure to satisfy even the finicky of eaters. Nightlife here includes the Florida Film Festival, Park Avenue for dining and shopping, Winter Park Village which showcases new urban design and includes Winter Park Mall, one of Central Florida’s best-known retail developments, which has been re-born as a bold new entertainment and fashion center. You can also visit the Enzian Theater, which hosts many festivals and showcases in addition to year-round programming. The Enzian Theater has become an integral part of the cultural development in the surrounding community.

Rollins College, the oldest college in Florida and the nation's premiere liberal arts college, was founded here in 1885 by New England Congregationalists who sought to bring their style of liberal arts education to Florida. A college that has produced Rhodes, Fulbright, Goldwater and Truman Scholars, as well as a Nobel laureate, Rollins has been praised by Time Magazine. It is consistently listed by U.S. News & World Report as one of "America's Best Colleges".

The city's most prominent features include its lakes, tree canopy, bricked streets and shopping district on Park Avenue. Central Park is a large, open park featuring towering trees, friendly squirrels, and inviting park benches. The park was deeded to the city by one of its most influential early citizens - Charles Hosmer Morse. The city is also famous for the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival that draws over 250,000 visitors each year to Central Park to enjoy some of the best art and music in the United States.

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