What Is The Windermere Among The Lakes? 

Blog Author: Jeffrey Funk | Co-Founder, The Funk Collection, Brokered by eXP Realty | ICON Agent

Windermere Mural

The Windermere Among the Lakes is a 5K & 10K Run, showcasing the beauty and charm of downtown Windermere. Runners pass under the canopy of mature Oak trees, along dirt roads, and amidst the natural beauty of the surrounding lakes, including Lake Butler, Lake Down, and Lake Bessie. This year is extra special as the town is celebrating its Centennial. 

When And Where Is The 2025 Run Among The Lakes?

The event will be held on Saturday, October 11th, in downtown Windermere, Florida. Runners will meet at the Windermere Town Hall at 520 Main Street for packet pickup between 6am - 7:30am. Early pick up is…

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Your 2025 Guide to Southwest Orlando & Beyond Fall and Halloween Fun

Where can you find the best Orlando Halloween events and fall festivals in 2025? There is no shortage of spooky and (not-so-spooky) fun to be had all around Orlando this season. The Funk Collection is highlighting some of the top area events happening in 2025. Whether you are looking for family-friendly events or the scariest of haunted nights, the team has you covered with the when and where to go this fall.

Local Downtown Halloween Events

  • Downtown Windermere Halloween Costume Parade & Hayride | Saturday, October 25 at 9:45am | Bring the whole family in costume for a fun-filled morning with a parade, hayride, bounce houses, and trick or treating at local downtown businesses…

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One of the benefits of living in Southwest Orlando is the accessibility to other Central Florida neighborhoods. There is so much to see and do in the greater Orlando area, and we're exploring some of the other beloved downtowns that showcase just how much we love where we live. Located just about 30 minutes from Windermere, our first stop is in downtown Winter Park. It could be called the sister city to Windermere, with similar luxury lake living and a beautiful downtown scene, Winter Park truly has it all. 

Winter Park Farmers Market & Central Park

Winter Park Florida Farmers MarketSaturday mornings are a buzz in downtown, whether it be enjoying brunch at a local eatery on N. Park Avenue like the popular Briarpatch Restaurant, or heading over to Central Park for the Winter Park…

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Limited-Time $75K* Incentive for David Weekley Model Home

John's Lake Landing, a sprawling single-family home community on John's Lake in Clermont, is almost ready to complete home sales. The last remaining home won't last long, especially with the incentive opportunity being offered:

Purchase and close on 17020 Cercis Loop before October 31, 2025, and receive $75,000 in flex dollars to use either as a home discount OR in financing incentives with a rate buy-down or reduction in closing costs with builder-required lender.* Check out this home's details:

4 bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms | 3,061 Sq Ft | 3-Car Garage | Corner Lot | Price before incentives: $850,000

Why Buy a Home in John's Lake Landing in Clermont, FL?

Johns Lake Landing AerialLiving in John's Lake Landing…

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Bringing US-27 and SR 429 Together with the New Independence Parkway (NIP) Extension

Blog Author: Jeffrey Funk | Co-Founder, The Funk Collection, Brokered by eXP Realty | ICON Agent

The long-awaited New Independence Parkway Extension between US-27 and SR-429 is set to begin construction this week. With the project planning beginning in 2021, it has been a long time coming for Clermont residents seeking a quicker connection to Hamlin, Winter Garden, the 429, and Disney. Estimated completion is slated for early 2027.

Where Exactly is the NIP Extension?

Located south of McKinney Road at the Lake County and Orange County border, this 1-mile extension will connect the end of Wellness Way Boulevard to just east of Avalon Road. The NIP…

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Quick Move-In Homes for Sale at Emerson Pointe

Buyers who are searching for new construction deals in Apopka have a great opportunity for quick move-in homes in M/I Homes community Emerson Pointe. This single-family and townhome community is offering some great price reductions as well as 2/1 buydown deals (while they last)*. Don't sleep on these top savings:

  • $80,110 off Listing price, now: $593,990 | Move-In Ready Home at 804 Pointe Emerson Blvd | 4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom, 2,462 Sq Ft, 2-Car Garage
  • $79,155 off Listing price, now $1,099,000 | Move-In Ready Home at 842 Creeping Fig St | 5 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom, 3,485 Sq Ft, 3-Car Garage
  • $59,020 off Listing price, now $769,990 | Move-In Ready Home at 903 Pointe Emerson Blvd | 5 Bedroom, 5…

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Seeking new construction in downtown Winter Garden?

A new community is COMING SOON to downtown Winter Garden. Plant Street Commons, developed by Atrium Development Group, brings the unique opportunity to live in the heart of historic downtown Winter Garden while enjoying a new construction home. This mixed-use project will include eight 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom 2-story townhomes along with 5,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space as well as apartments. Joining neighboring townhome communities Park Place Townhomes & 30 North Park, Plant Street Commons made its debut with a groundbreaking on August 27, 2025, with completion slated for late 2026.

Downtown Winter Garden Location Near Plant Street Market

West Orange Trail in Downtown Winter Garden

Plant Street Commons is located on…

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