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Orlando’s Best Vegetarian Restaurants

Orlando Area Restaurants for Vegetarians That’ll Even Make a Burger Lover’s Mouth Water

People who live in Orlando not only live in some of the best real estate areas ever but they eat well too! Check out these fabulous restaurants in the Orlando area for the lean mean leaf eaters:

Dandelion Communitea Café

Located at 618 N Thornton Ave in Orlando is this 4.5 star rated cafe that serves yummy clean and local food. They are Certified Green by Green America for their highly sustainable practices.

While you’re there, you must try the sweet potato bowls with cilantro dressing, hummus, fluffernutter sandwiches, and a variety of to-order teas. Mmm mmm good!

Maoz

Located at 4200 Conroy Rd in Orlando is Maoz where flavors come alive in your mouth. It’s in a food court at the mall, but, foodies- just step up to the plate and give it a chance! Tasting is believing!

Hubbly Bubbly Falafel Shop

Come on down to 3405 Edgewater Dr in Orlando for this 4 star shop where there are tons of options including beef, chicken, pork, fish, lamb, and steak substitutes which are so good they could fool even the most stubborn of carnivores.

Beans Bikes And Bordeaux Restaurant

This four star restaurant located at 3022 Corrine Dr in Orlando is a bike-friendly, coffee-loving, vegetarian-happy café that is simply every hipster’s dream. However, the deal sealer is what you won’t be able to find probably anywhere else: vegetarian cheesesteaks. You’re welcome.

Niles Ethiopian Restaurant

This place is rated 4.5 stars and you’ll find it at 7048 International Dr in Orlando. This place is so good, it’s the perfect place for first timers to Ethiopian cuisine! And, if you’re already a fan, then here’s your new favorite place to get it.

You’ll want to order the chef’s combo and chase it down with one of their yummy honey wines.

Green Kitchen

Green Kitchen can be found at 7055 S Kirkman Rd in Orlando. Rated four stars, you’ll see why this place is so fabulous with with delicious and fresh food that includes gluten-free, lactose-free, vegetarian, and vegan options. Dietary restrictions are not a problem here!

Pom Pom’s

Come to Pom Pom’s Teahouse at 67 N Bumby Ave in Orlando. You’ll see why they’re rated 4.5 stars, when you bring even your meat-eating friends and they leave full and happy.

Skyebird Restaurant

Skyebird is located at 3201 Corrine Dr in Orlando and is rated 4.5 stars.

They have an unbelievable selection of fresh-pressed juices that will convince you that it’s way more than just a passing trend. They also have a mind boggling selection of delicious takes on super healthy snacks like kale chips that come in flavors like coconut curry and pizza. Yum!

Veggie Garden

Come to 1216 E Colonial Drive #11 in Orlando and experience AFFORDABLE veggie cuisine! The food here is healthy, delicious, and inexpensive. You can load up on fresh summer rolls and pho with veggies and tofu for under $12.

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Best Parks in Clermont Florida

Clermont, Florida Parks

There are around 20 parks in the Clermont, Florida area but in this article we’ll give you information on two of these great parks; Palatlakaha River Park and Waterfront Park. These are great parks to visit especially if you live in one of the area’s lakefront properties.

Palatlakaha River Park

This park offers boater’s access to the Crooked River and the Clermont Chain of Lakes. Here, you’ll find two fishing piers, a playground, and a pavilion with a grill as the main features. The area is great for birding and especially so in the Spring and Fall. Palatlakaha Park has a 0.8 mile loop trail that goes through the 18 acres of habitat kept for the Florida Scrub-Jay, as well as a Live Oak-Bald Cypress Hammock. Other animals that can be found in the park include butterflies, and various wildlife. Additionally, the trail is equipped with many educational signs that point out different plants along the way.

Complete amenities at Palatlakaha River Park include: 4 ball fields, full concession, restrooms, soccer field, tennis courts, volleyball courts, basketball court, racquetball court, fitness trail, enormous wooden play yard, pavilion, picnic area and a fishing pier/nature walk. This park is home of the South Lake Little League.

Waterfront Park

Located along Lake Minneola( see Lake Minneola Real Estate), Waterfront Park is right between East Avenue and Eighth Street. Weekly festivals happen at this park, such as Pig on the Pond, a host of triathlons and new water competitions, like the Champions’ Dragon Boat Festival and Leader of the Lake Regatta.

Running through the park, is a trail that is part of a 30 mile system and will eventually be part of the coast to coast trail.

Waterfront Bikes and Boards offers rentals of paddleboards, kayaks and bicycles. The park also includes picnic areas, a swimming area, fishing piers and a playground.

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Easter Activities in Clermont Florida

Come do Easter in Clermont, Florida!

Santa’s Christmas Tree Forest

From March 27th through April 4th, come to Santa’s Christmas Tree Forest for an Easter egg hunt, visit with the Easter bunny, and many other activities as well as concessions, face painting, jumping pillow, ziplines, pony rides, petting zoo and more! Admission is free. For more information email joditheelf@gmail.com

Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt by Faith Point Church

Come from 5 to 9pm on April 4th to 290 Citurs Tower Blvd in Clermont for a Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt, Easter Truck-n-treat, food trucks, candy, prizes, vendors, rock climbing wall, and more! Don’t forget to bring your flashlight! This is a free event for ages 2-12.

Resurrection Sunday Easter Egg Hunt by The Lakeside Church

Join us April 5th from 11 to 2:30 for an egg hunt and Easter Service. The topic/theme this year is “Who is This Man?” This is a free event for ages 2-11. Located at 100 Countyline Court Oakland, Fl.

Arise Easter Egg Hunt by Arise Christian Church

Come to 10306 John Wycliffe Blvd in Orlando on April 5th from 9:30am to 1:15pm for Easter service and an Easter Egg hunt. This event is free and the hunt is for kids aged 1 to 10.

Easter at C/Life by C/Life Orlando Church

Come to 8700 Conroy Windermere Road in Orlando on April 5th from 10am to 1pm for an Easter celebration that includes a helicopter dropping 5,000 eggs on the grounds! This event is free and geared towards those aged 0-18.

Family Friendly Easter Egg Hunt at Park Lake by Park lake Presbyterian Church

This happens April 4th from 10am to 11am at 309 East Colonial Drive in Orlando. The event is free and is for ages 0-12. This annual Easter Egg Hunt also includes crafts, games, the telling of the Easter Story, and more. Please bring your basket and then join us again on Sunday for a pancake breakfast and Easter service.

Free Pancake Breakfast and Egg Hunt by Pershing Avenue Christian Church

Come to 2000 Pershing Avenue in Orlando from 9am to 12pm on April 4th for a free pancake breakfast and egg hunt. The hunt will be broken up by age group and is for kids from birth to 13 years old.

The Big Hunt in the Big Field by Reformation Lutheran Church

This happen on March 28th from 10am to 1pm at 800 E. Michigan Street in Orlando. This is a free event for ages 1 to 12 with clowns, face painting, photo booth, kids crafts and games. Please bring your own baskets!

Easter Activities and Events in Clermont and Winter Garden

Are you and your little ones looking for a little fun Easter weekend? And possibly some free candy? Well head on over to Newton Park, 29 West Garden Avenue for the Winter Gardens Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt.

The event is being held on Saturday April 4^th and begins at 1:00PM. The egg hunt is free for all visitors however, only babies and kids up to twelve years old are allowed to take place in the hunt. Sorry moms and dads, you will have to buy your own candy. Now some kids might need to have some special accommodations and the park is ready to accommodate them. Just call 407-656-4155 or email recinfo@wintergarden-fl.gov at least one week before the event starts so they can be ready for it. So grab all of your pink, blue, and green baskets and your bunny ears, and hop on over to Newton Park for the Winter Garden Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt.

For those looking to make a fresh start this spring the Lake Minneola Half Marathon, 12K, and 5K will be taking place at Clermont’s Waterfront Park. The marathons will be taking place on April 25^th and they begin as follows: the ½ marathon at 7:00AM, 12K at 7:30AM, 5K at 7:40. And for those looking for a challenge there will be live plants awarded as prizes to some of the top runners in each of the marathons.

Each runner will also receive a medal upon finishing, post race food, and a souvenir t-shirt. Depending your registration date the prices will increase, currently the ½ marathon is $75, the 12K is $38, and the 5K is $28 but these prices will only last until 4/18 and then they will increase so make sure to register soon. Also make sure to register by 4/12 so that you can get your proper t-shirt size. So grab your running shoes and water bottles because the race is on.

For more information, please contact me anytime! I specialize in Winter Garden real estate, Clermont lakefront homes and all properties in the area.

New Park in Clermont Florida

New Park in Clermont, Fl – Lake Hiawatha Park

As spring approaches, make sure you take advantage of Clermont’s new park! You will find the new park at Lake Hiawatha! Previously blanketed with citrus groves and shade trees, Lake Hiawatha Park now boasts two dog parks, a playground and a covered pavilion!

Lake Hiawatha Park just recently opened to the public on November 15th, 2014. It is a 220 acre preserve with two dog parks, a playground with a working old-fashioned water tower, hiking and biking trails, and a pavilion for picnics.

The first phase of this fabulous park located at 450 N. 12th St is home to the city’s FIRST dog parks, a playground of natural wood, a tree stump obstacle course, hiking trails and picnic pavilion. It’s the perfect place to bring your babies and fur babies alike!

Certainly, the attention grabber of the park is the child sized, working, water tank on the playground. It was designed to be reminiscent of Old Florida so that it would fit in with the history of the property. Also, on the playground, you’ll see a maze made from a cattle chute that was part of the property.

Of the two dog parks, one is meant for dogs 25 pounds or larger and the other for smaller doggies. In each park, you’ll find water fountains for both dogs and people.

Currently, the second phase of Lake Hiawatha Park is under way on the other side of 12th St. This phase is predicted to include a fishing pier and a floating dock. That’s right…this park will be accessible to those arriving by foot, bike, car and even boat!

It’s definitely a park the community of Clermont can be most proud of! So, as you’re looking for a place to play or relax the day away, come out and give Lake Hiawatha Park a try!