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Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz  location is perfect.... set amid the orange groves of US 27   between the intersections of  Interstate 4 ....2 miles and Route 192  with its many and varied shops and restaurants....5 miles.

A small friendly community of 71 homes arranged in a circle ..hence the name Sonja Circle...and surounded by trees and shrubland home to many native birds and butterflies.The ideal place to relax and unwind after busy days at the parks.
For your conveniece there are several stores within easy reach ... 5 minutes south on US 27..Walgreens and petrol station......5 minutes US 27 North  Publix supermarket.

The Champions Gate mall 5 minutes away also has a Publix supermarket, Mc Donalds, hairdresser; liquor store ,chinese restaurant and video store.
The nearest Walmart is 10 miles South on US 27.
Golf courses number about 30 easily reached ...the famous Leadbetter Champions Gate golf complex only 5 mins away.
Heart of Florida Hospital with Emergency Room is 15 mins South on US 27.
Selection of popular restaurants at the intersection of US27 and Interstate 4.......Pizzas, McDonalds ,Dennys and Perkins.

Easy access to Interstate 4 brings all attractions within easy reach.....Disney World takes just 10 to 15 minutes via  US 27 south to Interstate 4 East following signs for Disney World.
Universal Studios and Sea World again via Interstate 4 East but following signs for either park reached in 30 minutes.
Intersate 4 West gives access to Tampa, Busch Gardens ,
Fantasy of Flight and the beautiful Clearwater Beach with its fantastic sunsets.
Large shopping malls such as The Florida Mall...Millenia Mall and Beltz are just a 30 minute drive away.
Lesser known attractions within easy reach and accessable from US 27 are
...Bok Tower...US 27 South....Floridas highest point! It provides majesty and music from the Carillon Tower set amonst the slendour of the Pinewood Estate, step back in time at the mansion and experience the splendour of the 1930's.....great place for a picnic.
Lakeside Winery   US 27 North...Tour the winery ,sample the wine and buy some to drink by the pool when you get back!
Go Trail walking at Lake Wales Ridge State Forest at
Reedy Creek..south on US 27 to US 60.

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