It’s that time again Football Fans!

It may be in the 90’s as of the date of this post, but it’s time for the annual fall High School right of passage…

Friday Night Lights!

Who needs a tv show when you can go out and support your home team. Attend a game this fall and see some of the areas top student athletes compete for the bragging rights against their county rivals.

Lake Mary High School Football Schedule 2010

August 20th  ~  Red/Gray Game  ~  @Home  ~ * 6pm

August 27th  ~  West Orange Kickoff Classic  ~  @Home ~ 7:30pm

September 3rd  ~  Hagerty High School  ~  @Home

September 10th  ~  Lake Howell High School  ~  @Lake Howell

September 17th  ~  Oviedo High School  ~  @Oviedo

September 24th  ~  University High School  ~  @Home

October 1st  ~  Deltona High School [Homecoming]  ~  @Home

October 8th  ~  Seminole High School  ~  @Seminole

October 15th  ~  Freedom High School  ~  @Home

October 22nd  ~ Lyman High School ~  @ Lyman

November 5th  ~  Lake Brantley High School (Senior Night)  ~  @Home

November 12th  ~   Winter Springs High School  ~  @Winter Springs

*All Games Kickoff at 7:30pm except for the Red/Gray Game

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2010 Lake Mary Schools FCAT Grades

After much controversy, two audits and continuing objections of educators, the State of Florida released the 2010 FCAT results this week.

Seminole County Schools routinely rank high in the State of Florida and Seminole County High Schools currently rank in the top 3% of all High Schools nationwide in the annual Newsweek Magazine poll.

The High School Grades which include a factor for graduation rates have not been released at the time of this post, but will be available in an update as soon as they are published.

Lake Mary Elementary Schools

Crystal Lake Elementary School:  A

Heathrow Elementary School:  A

Lake Mary Elementary School:  B

Lake Mary Middle Schools

Greenwood Lakes Middle School: A

Millenium Middle School: A

Markham Woods Middle School: A

Resources & Links:

For detailed information about FCAT School Grades, Please visit the Florida Department of Education Website.

Search for homes in Seminole County & Lake Mary

If you are interested in having your children attend a specific school, please email me at Debbie@MoveToLakeMary.com for a personal, customized home search for your school of choice.

Central Florida Beaches:  New Smyrna Beach, Daytona Beach, Cocoa Beach & The Canaveral National Seashore

Thinking about spending the day at one of Central Florida’s Top Beaches?   If this is your plan, my best advice is go EARLY!  What a difference a few hours make…   It doesn’t matter whether you choose one of our driveable beaches (Daytona & New Smyrna) or a beach with off site parking, getting there early is the key to an enjoyable day.

FYI:  High Tide is mid day this Holiday weekend which will make driving a challenge after the morning hours.

What a difference a few hours make!  New Smyrna Beach was packed last weekend and you can be sure that even more folks will be getting out to enjoy the surf and sun this Independence Day.

The East Coast Beaches of Florida are clean and waiting for you.  Just a short drive from the Orlando Area and less than 60 Minutes from Lake Mary & Seminole County, enjoying the beach is part of the Lake Mary Lifestyle.

Hope everyone has safe and happy Holiday Celebrations…  If you have a great day at the beach and have a photo to share!  Please email me @ Debbie@MoveToLakeMary.com and I’ll post it on the website.

Click here for a link to Shula’s 347 Grill Website or Shula’s Phone: 407-531-3567

Score another one for the home team…  The promise of another “top quality” restaurant choice in Lake Mary is about to be fulfilled…  tomorrow (November 13th) Shula’s 347 Grill will be opening it’s doors in Colonial TownPark.  Located on the ground floor of the new Westin Hotel, also opening for business tomorrow, Shula’s 347 Grill is sure to attract local and visiting sports fans & steak lovers to it’s laid back yet refined atmosphere.

I have to confess that I love football and even though I grew up in the Seattle area, I have been a Dolphins fan since I moved to Central Florida 24 years ago, when the only Florida team was the Dolphins and in my mind still is.  I’m very excited that the Shula organization has chosen Lake Mary as their new home, their reputation for a quality dinning experience is a welcome addition to our community.

Click here for a link to Shula’s 347 Grill Website or Phone: 407-531-3567

Check back for my review of Shula’s 347 Grill in Lake Mary…  “Coming Soon”

23rd Annual Lake Mary Arts Festival November 7 & 8, 2009

Lake Mary couldn’t ask for a better weekend to host the 2009 Arts Festival at Oval Park. The weather should be fantastic and help make this event a “must” in your weekend plan.  There is something for everyone; a children’s area, classic car show, crafts, jewelry, fine art, photography and more.

I like to kick off my Christmas Shopping here and look for unique gifts for friends and family.  Want to make a day of it?  There are great restaurants in the area to sit outside at and enjoy lunch and maybe even a cocktail…  I’m going to head over to Colonial TownPark for a quick bite myself and an awesome Bloody Mary at Dexter’s – if I don’t see a Funnel Cake with my name on it at the Arts Festival first.

For more information about the Lake Mary Festival of the Arts 2009 and directions, please click here.

Free Community Health Screenings

Lake Mary Events Center

Wednesday 11/04/09 from 9am – 1pm

Visit the 2nd Annual Lake Mary Health Extravaganza at the Lake Mary Events.  I’ll be stopping by tomorrow for my own bone density testing and blood pressure check.  This is a free event for the community, an opportunity to meet your neighbors and local health professionals.  I hope to see you there.

Free Health Screenings Available:

• Bone Density Testing
• Memory Testing
• Blood Pressure Testing
• Glucose Testing
• Balance Testing

Local Health Care providers will be available to answer questions too.

$100 Cash Grand Prize

Food Tasting & Door Prizes

Please contact Michelle Flipin @ 407-585-1428 for more information.

Map to & Address of the Lake Mary Events Center:

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City of Lake Mary Halloween Party in Central Park

Lake Mary City Hall

Saturday ~ October 31, 2009 ~ 5 to 8 PM

Bring your little “gools & goblins” to Central Park at Lake Mary City Hall on Saturday Night for a Happy Halloween Experience…

Activities Include:

• Costume Contest
• Candy & Toys
• Games
• Music
• Safe “Trick or Treating”

Need directions or a map to Lake Mary City Hall and Central Park?  Just click here…

I’ve lived in Lake Mary for the past 15 years and I’ve always said that it’s a great place to live and I’ve been proud that CNN / Money Magazine agreed in 2007, 2008 and now 2009…

Lake Mary tops the list of Best Small Towns in Florida for 2009 and is #96 in The Country according to CNN / Money Magazine.

Top Reasons Lake Mary is #1 in Florida:

• Nicknamed “the Little Silicon Valley” for the number of technology companies that call Lake Mary home.
• Top Rated Schools
• Farmer’s Market
• Recreational Facilities
• Shopping & Restaurants
• Movie Theaters
• Quality Housing

If you are considering make a move to Lake Mary, please contact Debbie Summers for an insider’s look at the #1 Small Town in Florida.

Many people move to Lake Mary, Florida for the outstanding Seminole County Schools, the close proximity to Orlando and the short drive to area theme parks and beaches.

But, you will quickly see in this video why Lake Mary is starting to earn a new reputation as the town to retire in.

Free e-Updates from the City of Lake Mary, Florida

The City of Lake Mary is offering a FREE service to area residents to stay informed of local developments including:

• Missing Persons or Children Alerts
• Traffic Alerts
• Local Emergencies (Hurricane, Tornadoes, etc.)
• Boil Water Alerts
• Street Closures

This is a very valuable service from the City of Lake Mary, I’ve already signed up…  Now if I can only get them to start using Twitter my life would be complete!