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Our nearest location in East Orlando is located across from Waterford Lakes Town Center and next to the post office. Just print this page and cut out the picture above.

Orange County Public Schools Receive an A Grade

The following info is from Orange County Public Schools:

OCPS an “A” for second year in a row

The Florida Department of Education gave Orange County its second consecutive A district grade, accompanying the release of individual school grades. More schools than ever in the history of FCAT testing were graded A or B in Orange County Public Schools.

 OCPS has 114 As and 27 Bs that comprise 82 percent of schools in the district. On average, only 78 percent of schools statewide were graded A or B for 2008-09.

For the first time ever, Orange has no F-rated schools at any level (excluding one independently run alternative school that closed).

Other highlights: 
Three high schools jumped from a D to a B. All three are on Newsweek’s list of the most academically rigorous high schools in the country. They are Cypress Creek, University and Freedom high schools.

 More than 10 percent of Orange County schools (18 of 171) jumped two or more letter grades.

 For 11 straight years – since the beginning of FCAT – Bay Meadows, Shenandoah and Palm Lake elementary schools have scored and kept an A grade.

Orange was one of four A districts among the seven largest in the state.
Palm Beach, 557 – A
Broward, 542 – A
Orange, 533 – A
Hillsborough, 532 – A
Pinellas, 523 – B
Dade, 521 – B
Duval, 512 – B

All schools in the East Orlando 32828 area received an A grade with the exception of Timber Creek High which received a C grade. To see individual OC school grades, click on the following link:

Individual Orange County Public School Grades

Avalon Park Free Movie Under the Stars Tonight

Bring a lawn chair or a blanket to this fun, family friendly event in downtown Avalon Park’s town park. Come early because there will be a doggie bowl craft activity and a bounce house to get out all that extra energy!

Waterford Lakes’ Outback Steakhouse Promo

The East Orlando Outback Steakhouse opens at 11:30am this Sunday for Father’s Day.

UCF’s FREE Movie on the Plaza Tonight

UCF Arena kicks off its second annual season of FREE “Movies on the Plaza” on Friday, June 12 with a free screening of “Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe” at Knights Plaza outside UCF Arena on the campus of the University of Central Florida.

Parking is free and the event starts at 7:00 p.m. with show time scheduled for 8 p.m.

The movie will be screened on a 2-story tall screen with surround sound and comfy seating is provided including padded chairs and sofas; however, seats go fast so please feel free to bring your own blanket or chair.

Be sure to arrive early and enjoy local radio station Z88.3 on-site with their air staff distributing prizes on select nights, scavenger hunt, movie trivia and more. Come hungry as servers from the surrounding Knights Plaza eateries including Red Brick Pizza, Jimmy John’s, Maggie Moo’s Ice Cream, and Papa John’s will be taking food orders right at your seat.

East Orlando Single Family Home Sales during May 2009

Postal Code 32828	3/2009	4/2009	5/2009
Number of Sales	56	55	59
Median Sales Price	$202,500	$195,000	$189,900
Median Sales Price per Sq Ft	$85	$83	$86
Active Listings	481	420	345
New Listings	91	77	91
Days on Market	117	99	178

 EAST ORLANDO HOME BUYERS:
There are still plenty of homes currently listed at or below current market value, and with rates still low, and an $8,000 tax credit for 1st time home buyers, now is a great time to buy in East Orlando. Email me at WaterfordLakes@yahoo.com and lets go over the figures to find you the most home for the least amount of money!

This lovely home was one of the fantastic buys in the Avalon Park/Waterford Lakes area sold by Keller Williams Realty: 
1615 sq. ft. for $170,000

EAST ORLANDO HOME SELLERS:
If you are serious about selling, contact me for a free comparative market analysis of your home. Let me sell your home at a discounted brokerage fee and a listing agreement of 90 days. Just mention that you are a www.EastOrlandoLife.com reader. If you are unsatisfied with my performance, you may cancel our listing agreement at any time- no charge to you whatsoever.

My promise to you is to provide you with personalized service, consistent contact, and to do what it takes to reach our ultimate goal- to get your home sold!

East Orlando’s Congo River Mini Golf

Congo River Adventure Golf is now open! It is across from Bill’s Car Wash and near the Alafaya Branch of Orange County’s Public Library.

Hours:  Sunday thru Thursday 10am to 11pm
                Friday and Saturday 10am to midnight

Prices:  Adults $10.95
                Seniors and Children under 10 $9.95
                One Child under 5 FREE with each paid admission

Click on the coupon below to print and enjoy!