TV vs Lake Nona ?

[NYBob]

We just got back from our trip to TV. It's definitely a world unto itself. We'll now be heading over to Lake Nona. For anyone who might have considered LN or spends time there how would you say the two compare ? We're late 60's so both will work for us. Enjoy newer communities with beautiful views, landscaping, good restaurants and healthcare.

[graciegirl]

We just got back from our trip to TV. It's definitely a world unto itself. We'll now be heading over to Lake Nona. For anyone who might have considered LN or spends time there how would you say the two compare ? We're late 60's so both will work for us. Enjoy newer communities with beautiful views, landscaping, good restaurants and healthcare.

I am interested to see which you will choose.



What is the population of Lake Nona?
There are 18,238 residents in Lake Nona, with a median age of 37. Of this, 47.63% are males and 52.37% are females. US-born citizens make up 63.49%...
What is the level of education in Lake Nona?
Approximately 17.42% of the population in Lake Nona holds a high school degree (that's 2,510 residents), while 22.77% have attained a college certi...
What are the employment statistics in Lake Nona?
White-collar workers make up 86.91% of the working population in Lake Nona, while blue-collar employees account for 13.09%.

[asianthree]

We just got back from our trip to TV. It's definitely a world unto itself. We'll now be heading over to Lake Nona. For anyone who might have considered LN or spends time there how would you say the two compare ? We're late 60's so both will work for us. Enjoy newer communities with beautiful views, landscaping, good restaurants and healthcare.

I can only give you a quick observation, as I visited UCF facility for a traveler position. Hopefully little in person insight not just google stats.

LN is a beautiful vibrant city, that has a wow effect. The residential area reminds me of Disney’s Golden Oak neighborhoods, upscale with mix of family and older couples, enjoying indoor and outdoor activities.

Homes and cost are also very similar to Disney’s Golden Oak with modern, forward thinking designs. One bonus for homes in LN that TV so far hasn’t embraced are homes with full adaptability. One design single wall roll in shower and commode area could easily handle a walker, and even a wheelchair.
Counter that’s considered bakers dream, lower for kneading/rolling with a small bar size sink. cabinet doors open had availability for a wheelchair bound to have full access to counter.

I found homes in the $600,000 (around 2500sf) to 5 mil (8000sf).

The hospital facility reminded me of boutique hospitals with state of the art equipment, gel flooring for standing long hours, a unit just for geriatric. Yet the homey Hilton Hotel vibe. (Yes some facilities have been designed by hotel architects, my spouse worked at two).

The Performance Club, reminds me our Lifetime Fitness facilities. State of the art equipment with mind body and soul area for classes. I could spend half a day in the club easily.

LN seems to embrace wellness, on a higher scale, than any community I have visited. It has been 2-3 years ago so my guess is LN has grown and maybe even more impressive.

[BrianL99]

We just got back from our trip to TV. It's definitely a world unto itself. We'll now be heading over to Lake Nona. For anyone who might have considered LN or spends time there how would you say the two compare ? We're late 60's so both will work for us. Enjoy newer communities with beautiful views, landscaping, good restaurants and healthcare.

There is no comparison. You're talking about an Apples & Oranges situation.

Lake Nona is one of the premier, upscale communities in Florida. Tiger Woods and many multi-millionaire sports figures live there, for the exclusivity and proximity/access to the.Orlando Airport, for commuting reasons.

Your asking to compare a Hyundai to a Mercedes. The Median Family income in Lake Nona is about 50% higher than in TV.

[ResQme]

We just got back from our trip to TV. It's definitely a world unto itself. We'll now be heading over to Lake Nona. For anyone who might have considered LN or spends time there how would you say the two compare ? We're late 60's so both will work for us. Enjoy newer communities with beautiful views, landscaping, good restaurants and healthcare.

We thought about buying property in Lake Nona about a dozen years ago when we visited friends who had moved there. It was hardly developed, not much infrastructure, nothing much there. We didn't have the foresight to see what it would become. Now that we decided to downsize and leave Naples, we looked in Lake Nona. It was unaffordable (for us) so we ended up in TV.

We visit our friends there often. It has become an upscale city. There's lots of good restaurants, entertainment, modern medical facilities, and is so convenient to MCO. Boxi Park is very nice. Median age is much younger than TV; lots of kids and active young people. I feel it's getting overcrowded though, and traffic is getting bad. If I could afford it, I would live in Lake Nona, mainly because of proximity to airport, to Orlando, and to the theme parks (my wife loves Disney and she'd be there everyday if she could.) If I hit the lottery, forget Lake Nona, we would live in Golden Oak.

[tophcfa]

Apples to Oranges. Not a retirement community, one 6 lane lap swimming pool for the entire place, one Championship golf course, no Executives, limited golf cart usage, etc…. Wouldn’t even consider it.

[Bilyclub]

The healthcare and restaurants might be average to subpar in TV, but the keeping active part might keep a person healthy enough not to need the great medical attention.

[justjim]

Nothing I’ve seen for retirees in Florida or Arizona compares to The villages IMHO.

[kkingston57]

We just got back from our trip to TV. It's definitely a world unto itself. We'll now be heading over to Lake Nona. For anyone who might have considered LN or spends time there how would you say the two compare ? We're late 60's so both will work for us. Enjoy newer communities with beautiful views, landscaping, good restaurants and healthcare.

Like comparing apples to oranges. Lake Nona is way above average quality. David Leadbetter had (and probably) still has a golf school there. Course is private as opposed to county club stye and Lake Nona has an LPGA tournament there

[kkingston57]

I can only give you a quick observation, as I visited UCF facility for a traveler position. Hopefully little in person insight not just google stats.

LN is a beautiful vibrant city, that has a wow effect. The residential area reminds me of Disney’s Golden Oak neighborhoods, upscale with mix of family and older couples, enjoying indoor and outdoor activities.

Homes and cost are also very similar to Disney’s Golden Oak with modern, forward thinking designs. One bonus for homes in LN that TV so far hasn’t embraced are homes with full adaptability. One design single wall roll in shower and commode area could easily handle a walker, and even a wheelchair.
Counter that’s considered bakers dream, lower for kneading/rolling with a small bar size sink. cabinet doors open had availability for a wheelchair bound to have full access to counter.

I found homes in the $600,000 (around 2500sf) to 5 mil (8000sf).

The hospital facility reminded me of boutique hospitals with state of the art equipment, gel flooring for standing long hours, a unit just for geriatric. Yet the homey Hilton Hotel vibe. (Yes some facilities have been designed by hotel architects, my spouse worked at two).

The Performance Club, reminds me our Lifetime Fitness facilities. State of the art equipment with mind body and soul area for classes. I could spend half a day in the club easily.

LN seems to embrace wellness, on a higher scale, than any community I have visited. It has been 2-3 years ago so my guess is LN has grown and maybe even more impressive.

A lot of good information here but do feel that poster wants a comparison between a true retirement community and a high end working community.

[kingofbeer]

I am interested to see which you will choose.



What is the population of Lake Nona?
There are 18,238 residents in Lake Nona, with a median age of 37. Of this, 47.63% are males and 52.37% are females. US-born citizens make up 63.49%...
What is the level of education in Lake Nona?
Approximately 17.42% of the population in Lake Nona holds a high school degree (that's 2,510 residents), while 22.77% have attained a college certi...
What are the employment statistics in Lake Nona?
White-collar workers make up 86.91% of the working population in Lake Nona, while blue-collar employees account for 13.09%.
I think your statistics are incorrect. This is what I found.
Less than 9th grade: 6%
High School Degree: 16%
Associate Degree: 19%
Bachelor Degree: 37%
Graduate Degree: 24%

[kingofbeer]

There is no comparison. You're talking about an Apples & Oranges situation.

Lake Nona is one of the premier, upscale communities in Florida. Tiger Woods and many multi-millionaire sports figures live there, for the exclusivity and proximity/access to the.Orlando Airport, for commuting reasons.

Your asking to compare a Hyundai to a Mercedes. The Median Family income in Lake Nona is about 50% higher than in TV.
Tiger used to live in Windermere not Lake Nona.

[kingofbeer]

The healthcare and restaurants might be average to subpar in TV, but the keeping active part might keep a person healthy enough not to need the great medical attention.
The Daily Sun says that The Villages is America's Healthiest Hometown. I disagree. How could that be if the local hospital is so poorly rated?

[CarlR33]

The Daily Sun says that The Villages is America's Healthiest Hometown. I disagree. How could that be if the local hospital is so poorly rated?LOL, because it’s full of heathy people and those healthy people are not spending as much time in hospital?

[asianthree]

Apples to Oranges. Not a retirement community, one 6 lane lap swimming pool for the entire place, one Championship golf course, no Executives, limited golf cart usage, etc…. Wouldn’t even consider it.

True the Performance Club only has 6 lane pool as a courtesy for a reason. Competitive swimmers in LN have indoor/outdoor lap lane at their home. All three of my friends in LN have pools with 35-40’ lap lane, room to entertain and feed 40 plus people. Rarely does anyone need to wait for a lane. Like many high end facilities the equipment, and amenities are the foremost reason one has a membership

[BrianL99]

Tiger used to live in Windermere not Lake Nona.

I'm sorry, you're correct. Lake Nona was owned by Tavistock, the company that owned (or does own) Isleworth, where Tiger was or is.

Annika Sörenstam, Graeme McDowell, Ian Poulter, Justin Rose and bunch of other PGA/LPGA Touring professionals are members of Lake Nona.

[Aces4]

True the Performance Club only has 6 lane pool as a courtesy for a reason. Competitive swimmers in LN have indoor/outdoor lap lane at their home. All three of my friends in LN have pools with 35-40’ lap lane, room to entertain and feed 40 plus people. Rarely does anyone need to wait for a lane. Like many high end facilities the equipment, and amenities are the foremost reason one has a membership

You've provided excellent information in your posts and for the record, I don't believe the OP stated it needed to be a retirement community. It would have been nice for us personally to be in on the ground floor, we're not dedicated to living with old people and the upside is impressive. But that ship has sailed.

I have to ask, what keeps you here.. your employment?

[graciegirl]

There is no comparison. You're talking about an Apples & Oranges situation.

Lake Nona is one of the premier, upscale communities in Florida. Tiger Woods and many multi-millionaire sports figures live there, for the exclusivity and proximity/access to the.Orlando Airport, for commuting reasons.

Your asking to compare a Hyundai to a Mercedes. The Median Family income in Lake Nona is about 50% higher than in TV.

I thought Tiger Woods lived near Palm Beach.

[HIgolfers]

I thought Tiger Woods lived near Palm Beach.

Tiger now lives in Jupiter, but previously lived in Isleworth which is in Windermere, near Orlando.

[FloridaGuy66]

Tiger now lives in Jupiter, but previously lived in Isleworth which is in Windermere, near Orlando.

Tiger has lived in Jupiter since 2006.

[Kelevision]

We just got back from our trip to TV. It's definitely a world unto itself. We'll now be heading over to Lake Nona. For anyone who might have considered LN or spends time there how would you say the two compare ? We're late 60's so both will work for us. Enjoy newer communities with beautiful views, landscaping, good restaurants and healthcare.
Good restaurants and healthcare….. it’s a no brainer…… Lake Nona for sure. No question. I love TV. I was born in Orlando and grew up in Leesburg. I still go to Orlando for any significant healthcare situations and anytime I want good food. There’s just much much more to do in Orlando.

[asianthree]

You've provided excellent information in your posts and for the record, I don't believe the OP stated it needed to be a retirement community. It would have been nice for us personally to be in on the ground floor, we're not dedicated to living with old people and the upside is impressive. But that ship has sailed.

I have to ask, what keeps you here.. your employment?

We keep more than one residence, two lakefront, that nothing will eat you. Our kids have 3 ocean vaca homes. So we have change of scenery at any time.

LN has great medical, restaurants, parks, gym, however just like TV doesn’t have ocean view. Golden Oak would be a runner up if I wanted another home inland. Next house will be on the coast, just trying to decide what Hurricane zone would be worth it.

[Rwirish]

Why would it have to have a high rating ( and you are using past data) if everyone is so healthy in TV?

[Ken&Barbie]

The Daily Sun says that The Villages is America's Healthiest Hometown. I disagree. How could that be if the local hospital is so poorly rated?

The Daily Sun is OWNED by The Villages . . . What else would they report ?

With all the promoted Heavy Drinking, Greasy Food and Constant Lawn Chemicals, you'd think it was a Round-Up to Expire everyone sooner so they can flip the houses for Commi$$ion :mad:

[RICH1]

THE Villages .,,OMG

[midiwiz]

We just got back from our trip to TV. It's definitely a world unto itself. We'll now be heading over to Lake Nona. For anyone who might have considered LN or spends time there how would you say the two compare ? We're late 60's so both will work for us. Enjoy newer communities with beautiful views, landscaping, good restaurants and healthcare.

Used to live over there, it's a toss up. Lake Nona is over priced in some areas, under resourced, and over populated a traffic nightmare at times. It's also in the 'storm track' as in dead center,

here...well it's over rated, just like Lake Nona actually a lot like Lake Nona except the levels of 'snottyness' are different. Frankly I'd take neither

[pcntech]

I took my cousin over to the VA Hospital in LN. It is quite impressive. Huge facility. After his tests, went to get something to eat. About 3:30 in afternoon. Traffic was terrible. The overall "ambience" of area after we left VA area was typical city scape. TV is very well maintained and just looks nice. Some say TV is "Disneyland Esque". You can sure tell when you leave "the bubble" here.

[Indydealmaker]

We just got back from our trip to TV. It's definitely a world unto itself. We'll now be heading over to Lake Nona. For anyone who might have considered LN or spends time there how would you say the two compare ? We're late 60's so both will work for us. Enjoy newer communities with beautiful views, landscaping, good restaurants and healthcare.

Before looking at any community, first identify your needs and wants. Then go shopping. Too many fall victim to the sales pitch and make emotional decisions only to feel unfulfilled later.

[Arlington2]

There are several communities in Fl somewhat similar to The Villages. Lake Nona is not one of them. Lake Nona is known as a high end exclusive community, whereas TV and others such as Lakewood Ranch, Solivita and many others are geared toward more middle class retirees. I would not expect the social environment in Lake Nona to be like that in TV.

[kkingston57]

The Daily Sun is OWNED by The Villages . . . What else would they report ?

With all the promoted Heavy Drinking, Greasy Food and Constant Lawn Chemicals, you'd think it was a Round-Up to Expire everyone sooner so they can flip the houses for Commi$$ion :mad:

All statistics can be manipulated and are manipulated. All of the above is everywhere and TV is still going to be older. It is a RETIREMENT Commmunity

[Aces4]

We keep more than one residence, two lakefront, that nothing will eat you. Our kids have 3 ocean vaca homes. So we have change of scenery at any time.

LN has great medical, restaurants, parks, gym, however just like TV doesn’t have ocean view. Golden Oak would be a runner up if I wanted another home inland. Next house will be on the coast, just trying to decide what Hurricane zone would be worth it.

With all the water exposure you have available, I would stick with inland myself. Golden Oak does sound enticing but it's difficult to keep pulling up roots and moving a large distance is an extra conundrum. Your decision is understandable and thank you for sharing your thoughts.

[Aces4]

Why would it have to have a high rating ( and you are using past data) if everyone is so healthy in TV?

They aren't aware that Villagers can never get ill, or contact a serious disease and that they want to go straight to their grave with no chance of treatment or resuscitation.

[Topspinmo]

They aren't aware that Villagers can never get ill, or contact a serious disease and that they want to go straight to their grave with no chance of treatment or resuscitation.

The village population get older by day, older people have more health problems and complications. Some are not repairable. No one get out of this world alive. Naturally villages has higher rate health problems which affect area Hospitals ratings due to amount of real old people in area.

[asianthree]

Hospitals that the average age bracket of clientele is between 65-100yo will rarely have high percentage of good outcomes. Patients will either enter ED with chest pain, stroking, MI, fracture of anything, or some type of accident home or while walking or driving.

Given the fact that TV OR stops performing any surgical procedures around 5ish. The bus (ambulance) has to called for transportation out, for anyone in need of immediate surgery.

So people are unhappy that the wait was too long because what they don’t understand is 70% don’t belong in a ED. The stroke intervention is immediate, but doesn’t mean it was fast enough to reverse. Fractures will sit until morning, when OR staff returns. Elderly patients obviously don’t fair as well as a 30yo.

So hospitals catering to the elderly is never going to be a win-win.
It’s also the most depressing facility to work in, other than a Children’s hospital burn unit.

LN is state of the are facilities, with average patients from infants to mid 40s.Staff is happy, patient and family are happy. Win win