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TV vs Lake Nona ?
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.
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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%. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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.
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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.
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Nothing I’ve seen for retirees in Florida or Arizona compares to The villages IMHO.
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Less than 9th grade: 6% High School Degree: 16% Associate Degree: 19% Bachelor Degree: 37% Graduate Degree: 24% |
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Annika Sörenstam, Graeme McDowell, Ian Poulter, Justin Rose and bunch of other PGA/LPGA Touring professionals are members of Lake Nona. |
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I have to ask, what keeps you here.. your employment? |
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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. |
Why would it have to have a high rating ( and you are using past data) if everyone is so healthy in TV?
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The Daily Sun is OWNED by The Villages . . . What else would they report ?
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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: |
THE Villages .,,OMG
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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 |
VA Hospital in impressive
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.
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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.
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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 |
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