Homebuyers choose Winston for its expansive greenspaces, local restaurants and gated suburban communities. “It’s an up-and-coming spot with a lot of new housing in the last 5 years. They’re expanding because of the Geico corporate offices and a few other large companies like Walmart and Amazon,” says Kelley Vogel Blackburn, a local broker associate with Vogel Realty Services, Inc. “The companies work with the local airport, which is part of the reason for all this huge industrial growth.” The community’s culture is defined by aviation. Many locals take flight lessons and attend aviation-themed events. Residents also enjoy access to the beaches of Tampa without the hustle and bustle of the big city.
With over 20 aircraft and various flight simulators Kingsky Flight Academy can train new pilots or those looking to further their knowledge.
The Florida Air Museum welcomes Winston visitors to learn about aviation history.
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Single-family homes and condos
“You’ve got starter homes and single-family homes, but not anything big. The average price is $350,000 and it goes up to $500,000. And the newer homes haven’t been totally built up yet, there’s still plenty coming,” Blackburn says. Wood-frame constructions from the 1950s sell for between $230,000 and $280,000. Homebuyers can purchase 1980s ranch-style houses for between $310,000 and $380,000. Contemporary-style single-family homes built within the last decade are valued between $320,000 and $400,000. Most neighborhoods have homeowners association fees. Winston includes gated communities like Carillon Lakes, where stucco-exterior single-family houses sell for between $290,000 and $370,000. Early-2000s stucco-exterior condos sell for between $290,000 and $340,000. Homebuyers should be aware that the airport can be noisy.
With many new home communities popping up some enjoy the larger lots of a well established subdivision and Winston has many of those options as well.
Need more space New home communities offer various 2-story home options.
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Moderately and highly rated public schools
Local children often begin their educations at R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School, which has a B-minus Niche rating and a 17-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Lakeland Highlands Middle School students are 56% proficient in math and 52% in reading. The school has a B Niche rating. Teens often move on to George W. Jenkins Senior High School, which has a 97% graduation rate and an A-minus Niche rating. The school offers Advanced Placement classes. Florida Southern College is more than 4 miles east. The private university has over 3,000 students and features buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Residents take flying lessons at Kingsky Flight Academy.
Lakeland Highland Middle School welcomes nearby students to receive their education.
Lakeland High School welcomes nearby students to receive their education.
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Greenspaces ideal for recreation
Just south of Winston, the Alafia River Reserve has 334 acres of wetlands, including hiking trails and picnic areas. The neighborhood of Towne Park Estates has a playground. Many residents hit the fairways of Grasslands Golf & Country Club while their children play in the club pool. Locals fish and boat on the nearby Lake Hancock. Winston even has a collection of local campgrounds like Sun ‘n Fun Vintage Camping.
Winston welcomes golf lovers to Grasslands Golf and Country Club.
Grasslands Golf and Country Club welcomes Winston visitors.
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Local restaurants and big-box retail
There are various restaurants just outside the neighborhood. For authentic Mexican tortas, tostadas and quesadillas, residents visit the Tacos & More food truck. Folks travel to Lakeland’s downtown to chow on jambalaya, crawfish pot pie and other New Orleans-inspired specials at Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grille. Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar serves beef sirloin and signature cocktails. Just east of Winston, there are options like Olive Garden, Starbucks and LongHorn Steakhouse. “If you’re looking for shops or restaurants, most people would go to Lakeside Village, which is an open-air shopping mall,” Blackburn says. She also recommends that residents travel further into Lakeland for dining. “Scarpa’s Italian is one of my favorites. And Bay Street Bistro is delicious too,” Blackburn says. Lakeside Village has retailers like Bath & Body Works and Versona. Residents buy their own cooking ingredients at the Publix just off West Pipkin Road. On Drane Field Road, Fancy Farms Market sells locally grown fresh produce.
Visit Jessie's Gourmet Sandwich Shop in Winston for a delicious lunch.
Watch chefs cook your favorite meal at Scream'n Tuna Sushi in Winston.
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A drive-in theatre, a flight museum and more
CMX Cinemas has a location in Lakeside Village, and in the summer and fall, folks pull up to Silver Moon Drive-In Theatre to watch new film releases. Residents explore aviation history and look at classic planes at the Florida Air Museum, located within Winston. The museum highlights important historical flight figures and regularly hosts educational experiences, camps, tours and more. Residents travel to Tampa to root for professional sports teams like the Buccaneers. The annual SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is an air and trade show popular among aviation enthusiasts.
Perhaps best known as the home of the annual Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo which draws 150,000 people from 85 different countries and over 2,000 aircraft.
With an array of vintage aircraft and warbirds the Florida Air Museum can help foster the dream of flight.
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Traveling in Lakeland and beyond
Polk County’s Citrus Connection operates bus stops throughout the community, including on Old Tampa Highway and Drane Field Road. Lakeland Linder International Airport is located within the community. Amateur pilots can land their planes at South Lakeland Airport. Downtown Lakeland is about 4 miles east via West Highland Street. People drive more than 30 miles west to Tampa via Interstate 4 and 70 miles northeast to Orlando via Interstate 4 and State Route 429.
Conveniently located between Tampa and Orlando Lakeland Linder Airport has become a hub for many businesses most notably Amazon and NOAA.
Winston is located next to I-4 for easy access to nearby neighborhoods.
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Winston Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Winston, Lakeland sell after 73 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Winston, Lakeland over the last 12 months is $360,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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