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Hey Willie! It was a reference to the 2004 comedy/romance movie, Mean Girls. All in good fun😄

Plenty! And there's actually a beautiful 55+ condo community right by Laureate Park called The Gatherings of Lake Nona!

You gotta pay for quality. Plenty of affordable stuff in downtown Orlando, but the hood is near.

Absolutely. There's two great apartment communities in town center - Pixon & LandonHouse!

Narcoossee can be a doozy! Glad you’re enjoying nona!

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So glad we could help!!

Thanks for tuning in, Tony!

It do be like that sometimes….

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I live in Mills 50 and I think living somewhere near downtown, especially where people travel to gather, eat, drink, and party, there is suspected to be more crime. Also, being near public transportation typically leans into more homelessness and lower-income loitering throughout the neighborhoods. Some of my favorite resources is researching crime maps, such as Neighborhood Scout or Spot Crime - the latter is where I input my address and get daily emails of the previous day's crime stats. It depends on what you are looking for - if you are looking for younger neighbors/families and diverse neighbors, downtown is great. You are walkable to grocery stores, fitness centers, restaurants, cafes, and more BUT you will sacrifice the exclusivity and higher-income family aspect that Hamlin has. Hamlin is tucked - somewhat far from the central Orlando busyness - and closer to the theme parks. It's also new build suburbs vs. living downtown (especially Thornton Park), you are smack dab in the middle of it all in usually an older home. I love it and wouldn't leave this area if I got paid to (I used to live in Hamlin) but the vibrancy of downtown just makes me so happy to wake up to each morning.

@ Thank you so much for the detailed reply! I suspect I’m just still a bit “country mouse goes to the big city” and overthinking things. At the same time, I think just spending more time getting familiar with the “good areas” vs the “might want to avoids” will help. It’s just my wife and me, and while we enjoy the relative quiet of Hamlin, we both also love the downtown feel and walkability in the pockets we’re considering. Amazing to hear you made a similar move and love it. We’ll definitely keep our eyes and minds open when upgrade time arrives!

Central Florida faces crime challenges across many areas, but the nature and frequency of incidents vary by neighborhood. Hamlin and Horizon West, being newer developments, tend to experience more property crimes, likely influenced by their proximity to Kissimmee. Violent crimes, such as shootings, are less common and more likely to occur in older neighborhoods. SoDo, in contrast, sees a broader spectrum of issues, from minor offenses like littering and loitering to more serious crimes, especially during events like Halloween. Despite this, SoDo remains a sought-after suburb due to its excellent schools, abundant shopping, entertainment options, and a wide range of gyms. Additionally, its strong infrastructure makes commuting and accessibility seamless-an area where Horizon West often receives criticism. While Hamlin and Horizon West offer growing communities, many consider Plant Street and Downtown Winter garden to represent the heart of “real” Winter Garden. For those prioritizing convenience and established amenities, SoDo offers the best choice!

Sodo and Orlando in general are overrated. And this is coming from someone who grew up in orlando for nearly 30 years. Seminole county is much better. You can do and see all of the stuff Orlando has to offer within a 20-30 min drive, but you can get away from all the madness when you don’t want to be around it. Dollar for dollar your money is much more well spent. If you’re young and single, maybe it makes sense. If you have a family, it doesn’t.

Thanks for watching and for always being so kind, Winston! CFL is lucky to have you

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