About Southern Pines
Southern Pines is a gated condominium community at 111 Southern Pecan Circle in Winter Garden, situated in the central-north corridor of 34787 just south of Florida's Turnpike on Winter Garden Vineland Road. The community was developed primarily in 2005 and is organized as a horizontal condominium with multi-building residential clusters arranged around a central clubhouse and amenity core. Unit interiors range from approximately 738 to 1,500 square feet, with one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans and one to two bathrooms.
Several units feature attached garages, granite countertops, nine-foot ceilings, split-bedroom layouts, walk-in closets, and sunroom or den bonus spaces. The community sits between two of Winter Garden's defining retail and lifestyle anchors — Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves roughly 1.5 miles south, and historic Downtown Winter Garden a short drive north — making it one of the more centrally positioned condo communities in 34787 for buyers who want lock-and-leave living without committing to a single-family commute pattern.
Southern Pines is one of a small number of true condominium communities tracked within Winter Garden city limits — most of 34787's inventory is single-family detached, townhome, or active-adult product. That positioning, combined with HOA fees that historically have included water, trash, internet, and cable TV, makes the community a frequent stop for first-time buyers, downsizing households, and investors targeting Winter Garden Village-adjacent rental demand.
📊 Quick Facts
🏠 Unit Features
Common interior features found across Southern Pines units (varies by unit and renovation status):
- Split-bedroom floor plans
- Nine-foot ceilings on many units
- Granite countertops in kitchens and bathrooms (in many updated units)
- Walk-in closets in primary bedrooms
- Crown molding and six-panel interior doors
- Sunroom or den/bonus space in select floor plans
- In-unit washer and dryer
- Attached garage available on certain units
- Interior foyer or mud-room entry on multi-story units
Note: Features vary by unit, building, and renovation history. Verify specific unit features with individual listings.
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Southern Pines Location & Connections
Southern Pines occupies a tightly bounded site in central-north Winter Garden, with Florida's Turnpike forming the northern boundary, Winter Garden Vineland Road on the east, and commercial office buildings and conservation land separating the community from neighboring residential subdivisions. The result is an unusually private setting for condo product — the community is not immediately adjacent to other residential neighborhoods, which keeps perimeter noise and through-traffic low.
Access in and out is via Southern Pecan Circle to Winter Garden Vineland Road, which connects south to Hwy 50 / West Colonial Drive and the Winter Garden Village shopping district, and north under Florida's Turnpike toward historic downtown's Plant Street. From this position, SR 429 (the Daniel Webster Western Beltway), Florida's Turnpike, and Highway 50 are all within minutes — the Winter Garden three-highway triangle that defines 34787's commuter advantage.
🏘️ Adjacent Neighborhoods, Bordering Areas & Boundaries
Southern Pines sits on a site bounded by infrastructure and commercial use rather than residential subdivisions:
- North: Florida's Turnpike forms the northern boundary
- East: Winter Garden Vineland Road with commercial offices and a business office complex on the opposite side
- South & West: Conservation land and stormwater management areas
- Nearest major retail: Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves approximately 1.5 miles south via Winter Garden Vineland Road
- Major highway access: SR 429 (Daniel Webster Western Beltway) interchange just west via Hwy 50
Note: Because the community is surrounded by Turnpike right-of-way, commercial property, and conservation land rather than other residential subdivisions, there are no directly adjacent neighborhood communities in the conventional sense.
🚗 Detailed Commute Times
- Winter Garden Village: 4 minutes (1.5 miles)
- Downtown Winter Garden / Plant Street: 8 minutes (3 miles)
- Downtown Orlando: 25 minutes (16 miles)
- Walt Disney World: 20 minutes (14 miles)
- Universal Orlando: 22 minutes (15 miles)
- SeaWorld Orlando: 24 minutes (17 miles)
- Lake Nona Medical City: 35 minutes (28 miles)
- UCF: 35 minutes (24 miles)
- Cocoa Beach: 60 minutes (60 miles)
Drive times are estimates assuming off-peak traffic and may vary significantly during rush hour.
✈️ Airport Access
- Orlando International Airport (MCO): 30 minutes (22 miles) via Florida's Turnpike
- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB): 45 minutes (36 miles)
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Southern Pines Amenities & Lifestyle
Southern Pines is built around an unusually full resort-style amenity package for condo product — most of the community's social and recreational life happens within the gates, anchored by the central clubhouse and pool deck. The amenity mix leans toward indoor recreation (basketball, racquetball, billiards, game room, movie theater) more heavily than typical 34787 communities, which gives the community year-round and rain-day options that single-family neighborhoods generally don't offer.
Outside the gates, residents draw from the rest of Winter Garden's lifestyle infrastructure — Winter Garden Village for daily shopping and dining, historic Downtown Winter Garden for weekend walking, and the West Orange Trail for biking and recreation.
🏊 Community Amenities (Inside the Gates)
Amenities found within Southern Pines:
- 24-hour gated entrance and perimeter with access control
- Resort-style community pool and hot tub
- Clubhouse and central recreation building
- Indoor basketball court (air conditioned)
- Indoor racquetball court
- Community tennis court
- Sand volleyball court
- Game room with billiards
- Movie theater / theater room
- Fitness center / weight room
- Computer center / business room
- BBQ pavilion with grills and outdoor kitchen
- Italian-style courtyards with fountains and seating
- Fenced community playground
- Dog park
- On-site car wash station
- Retention pond and landscaped open space
Note: Reservation policies apply for the BBQ pavilion, theater room, and billiards room. Refer to the on-site management office for current rules and access procedures.
🛍️ Shopping & Services
Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves sits roughly 1.5 miles south of Southern Pines and is the community's primary daily retail anchor — an 80+ store open-air lifestyle center with Target, Best Buy, Marshalls, and dozens of restaurants. The Hwy 50 / West Colonial Drive corridor adds big-box retail (Home Depot, Lowe's), and historic Plant Street offers boutique shopping a short drive north.
For comprehensive shopping information: View our Winter Garden shopping guide →
🍽️ Restaurants
Daily dining is concentrated at Winter Garden Village, with chain and casual options ranging from BJ's and First Watch to Bonefish and dozens of fast-casual spots. For weekend and date-night dining, historic Downtown Winter Garden offers Plant Street Market, the Edgewater Hotel, and a deep bench of chef-driven independents.
For comprehensive restaurant information: View our Winter Garden restaurants guide →
🎭 Arts & Culture
Winter Garden's arts and culture scene is anchored by the restored 1935 Garden Theatre on Plant Street, the Winter Garden Heritage Museum, the SOBO Art Gallery, and the Central Florida Railroad Museum — all a short drive north from Southern Pines.
For comprehensive arts & culture information: View our Winter Garden arts & culture guide →
🏃 Health & Wellness
AdventHealth Winter Garden on Fowler Grove Boulevard is the closest full-service hospital, with the new Baby Place labor and delivery unit recently arriving in town. Health Central Hospital in neighboring Ocoee is a secondary option, and Centra Care and other urgent care clinics cover routine non-emergency needs.
For comprehensive health & wellness information: View our Winter Garden health & wellness guide →
🌳 Parks & Recreation
Beyond the community's internal amenity package, three city parks sit within a short drive of Southern Pines: Dr. Bradford Memorial Park (~2 miles), Zander's Park and Bouler Pool (~2.5 miles), and Tucker Ranch Recreation and Nature Complex (~2.5 miles). For larger-format recreation, the West Orange Trail through downtown is the region's signature multi-use trail, and Newton Park on Lake Apopka's downtown waterfront is the city's primary lakefront access.
For comprehensive parks & recreation information: View our Winter Garden parks & recreation guide →
⚽ Sports & Athletics
Southern Pines's indoor basketball, racquetball, tennis, and sand volleyball courts make it one of the more sport-rich community amenity packages in Winter Garden. Outside the gates, the West Orange Country Club is the area's traditional private golf, tennis, and pickleball club, and West Orange Trail cycling is the region's signature outdoor sport.
For comprehensive sports & athletics information: View our Winter Garden sports & athletics guide →
🎉 Fun Things to Do
The Saturday Winter Garden Farmers Market on Plant Street and Fridays on the Plaza free outdoor concert series are the city's two recurring weekly anchors. Seasonal events include the Winter Garden Halloween Experience, the Bloom & Grow Festival in March, and Light Up Winter Garden with the annual Christmas Parade in December.
For comprehensive events & activities information: View our Winter Garden events & things to do guide →
🎓 Schools
Southern Pines is likely zoned for the following Orange County Public Schools — verify current zoning with OCPS before relying on this for school-driven home selection:
- Elementary: Verify with OCPS (Dillard Street, SunRidge Elementary, or William S. Maxey are candidates given the central-north location)
- Middle: SunRidge Middle School
- High: West Orange High School
Private school options nearby include Foundation Academy across three Winter Garden campuses. Higher education and career training are available at Westside Tech and Valencia College West.
Note: School assignments are subject to change. Always verify current zoning with the OCPS School Locator before making decisions based on attendance zones.
For comprehensive school information: View our Winter Garden schools guide →
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Southern Pines HOA & Condo Association Information
Southern Pines is governed by a condominium owners association rather than a traditional single-family HOA — meaning the monthly assessment covers exterior maintenance, common-area insurance, and a broader set of utility services than most Winter Garden single-family neighborhoods. Historically, the Southern Pines association assessment has included water, trash, internet, and cable TV in addition to standard amenity and common-area maintenance, though specific inclusions and rates change over time.
There is no Community Development District (CDD) at Southern Pines — the community pre-dates the era of widespread CDD assessments in West Orange County and is funded entirely through condo association fees.
💰 Condo Association Fees & Management Contact
Condo association fees and management company information change over time. Please contact us and we will be happy to provide you with the current monthly assessment, payment schedule, and direct contact information for the on-site management office. We can also check for you to see if there are any current or upcoming special assessments.
📋 What Association Fees Typically Cover
- Water and sewer (historically included)
- Trash and recycling collection
- Internet service (historically included — verify current package)
- Cable TV (historically included — verify current package)
- Building exterior maintenance and roof reserves
- Common-area landscaping and grounds maintenance
- Pool, hot tub, and amenity facility maintenance
- Clubhouse, gym, theater room, and game room upkeep
- Gated entry, perimeter, and security infrastructure (including security cameras)
- Common-area insurance (master policy — unit owner is still responsible for HO-6 interior coverage)
- Reserve fund contributions
Note: Exact inclusions and exclusions vary by current association budget and may have changed. Always verify with the management office and review the most recent condo documents before purchase.
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