Catalina
Catalina balances everyday convenience with close-to-downtown energy, set just south of Orlando and beside Holden Heights. Commuters appreciate quick access to I-4 and SR 408, plus regional rail at the SunRail’s Orlando Health/Amtrak Station, a short drive away, for easy trips to the urban core and beyond. Local transit is well covered by the LYNX bus network, putting jobs, campuses, and entertainment within easy reach.
Outdoor time here often means sunrise strolls and sunset views along nearby Clear Lake and Lake Holden, with plenty of anglers and paddlers spotting herons and ospreys. For bigger green spaces and community events, residents head a few minutes north to Lake Lorna Doone Park, home to lakeside trails, playgrounds, and sports courts. Game days and concerts at Camping World Stadium add a dash of big-city excitement, while the revitalized Grand Avenue Neighborhood Center offers arts, athletics, and after-school programs in a beautifully restored historic school building.
Families value the neighborhood’s school options. Catalina Elementary School anchors the community with robust literacy initiatives and STEM activities, with students typically continuing to Memorial Middle and Oak Ridge High. Everyday needs are handled along South Orange Blossom Trail, and The Mall at Millenia and downtown restaurants sit a quick ride away.
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