Why Lake Mary Told ALDI No: The Winn-Dixie Taproom Is Written Into the Zoning
The grocery store at 211 Wheelhouse Lane was supposed to be a Lucky's Market. That Colorado-based chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January...
The Hidden Costs of Selling a Lake Mary Home (And How to Prepare)
By The Mel Bernstein TeamWhen you list a home in Lake Mary, the sale price is only the starting number. What lands in your bank account depends on a handful ...
Longwood's Old Winn-Dixie Is Becoming Half an ALDI. Who Gets the Other Half?
The City of Longwood's development map, updated September 11, 2026, says the ALDI going into the old Winn-Dixie at 434 Center will take up "approximately hal...
Big Tree Park Is Only the Front Door to Longwood's Old-Growth Forest
"Hidden behind a busy highway bustling with gas stations, car lots, a high school, and a boat dealership, you'll find the paradise that is Spring Hammock Pre...
Creative Date Night Ideas in Lake Mary
By The Mel Bernstein TeamLake Mary rewards couples who look past the usual reservation. Between the tree-lined streets of the historic downtown, the trails t...
Which Lake Mary Lakes Put a Line on Your Tax Bill, and Which One May Be Next
If you buy a house on Big Lake Mary this fall, will the lake ever add a line to your tax bill, and how much would it be? Right now, nobody can answer that, b...
Sanford's Zoo Calendar Has Three Events This Fall, and Your Annual Pass Only Covers One of Them
If you've had a Central Florida Zoo annual pass sitting in your wallet since spring, the calendar gets busy as October begins. On September 25, the zoo close...
High-ROI Home Improvements You Can Count On
By The Mel Bernstein TeamWhen it comes to improving your home, not all projects are created equal. Some upgrades deliver a strong return when it is time to s...
