Shopping

Shopping in the area includes the following:

  • Aldi
  • Batteries Plus
  • Best Buy
  • Big Lots
  • BJ’s
  • Burlington
  • Colonial TownPark Shopping Center
  • Corona Cigar Company
  • CVS
  • Dick’s Sporting Goods
  • Dillard’s
  • Floor & Decor
  • Honey Baked Ham
  • JC Penney
  • Joann’s Fabrics
  • Kohl’s
  • Marshall’s
  • Michaels
  • Old Navy
  • Party City
  • Petco
  • Ross Dress for Less
  • Sam’s Club
  • Seminole Towne Center Mall
  • Sally Beauty
  • Sephora
  • Stein Mart
  • T-Mobile
  • Target
  • Tractor Supply
  • Ulta Beauty
  • Verizon
  • Walgreens
  • Walk on Water
  • Wal-Mart
  • World Market

plus Lake Mary and Sanford are both only 15 minutes away

Dining

Dining options include:

  • Andy’s Frozen Custard
  • Amura
  • Another Broken Egg
  • Bahama Breeze
  • Buffalo Wild Wings
  • Camp House Bar and Grill
  • Carrabba’s
  • Cheddar’s
  • Chianti’s
  • Cracker Barrel
  • FishBones
  • Friendly Confines
  • Hooters
  • Keke’s
  • Let’s Pho Vietnamese Noodles
  • Longhorn Steakhouse
  • Mellow Mushroom
  • Miller’s Ale House
  • Mr. and Mrs. Crab
  • Olive Garden
  • Outback Steakhouse
  • Panera Bread
  • PDQ Chicken
  • Red Robin
  • Rita’s Italian Ice
  • Riverwalk Pizzeria
  • Ruth’s Chris Steak House
  • Starbucks
  • Steak ‘n Shake
  • Texas Roadhouse
  • Tijuana Flats

plus fast food options like McDonald’s, Chick Fil-A, Wendy’s, Pollo Tropical, Panda Express, Chipotle, Pizza Hut, Burger King, KFC, Subway and more…

Entertainment

There are numerous clubs, restaurants and bars offering musical entertainment in quaint downtown Sanford – only 15 minutes away.

In addition, you can enjoy a movie at the United Artists Seminole Towne Center or at the Amstar 12.

The major theme parks are a quick 40 minutes away.

Transportation

The Orlando Sanford International Airport is 20 minutes away and offers over 60 destinations.

Sun Rail is the commuter rail system in Central Florida and has a station 10 minutes away.

Lynx bus service also serves the area.

Schools

Lake Forest schools are part of the Seminole County school system.

High School: Seminole High School
Middle School: Sanford Middle School
Elementary Schools: Wilson, Bently, Wicklow and Idyllwilde.

Grocery

Lake Forest has its own Publix right outside the gate. You can walk or bike to pick up groceries.

In addition, there is a Fresh Market, Super Target, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Aldi and BJ’s Wholesale nearby.