About Toscana Neighborhood
Toscana was designed as a small piece of Italy in Central Florida — a private, gated community in Dr. Phillips where Mediterranean architecture, lakeside settings, and resort-style amenities combine in a location that few southwest Orlando communities can match. The community is organized around Spring Lake, a 37-acre natural lake that gives the development its defining character, with multiple sub-communities — including the adjacent Lakeside at Toscana (built 2015–2018 by Park Square Homes) — all oriented toward the lake.
The original Toscana community contains 96 single-family homes built from 2004 to 2007, ranging from approximately 2,025 to 3,400 square feet with 4 to 5 bedrooms, tile roofs, paver driveways, and lush, maintained landscaping. The Spanish/Mediterranean architectural style is consistent throughout, creating a cohesive visual identity that distinguishes Toscana from many surrounding neighborhoods. Townhomes (under the Toscana Townhomes designation) and condos (Toscana Condos, built 2006–2007 by DeLuca Group) round out the property mix, making Toscana one of the few Dr. Phillips communities that accommodates buyers across multiple product types and price points within a single gated address.
Toscana's location is genuinely exceptional. Universal's Volcano Bay Waterpark is literally across the street to the north — close enough that in the right sections of the community, residents can hear the energy of the water park on busy days. Universal Studios Florida is a brief drive from the community entrance. Yet despite this proximity to one of the world's most visited theme park resorts, Toscana itself is a calm, private residential enclave. The gated entry, community pool, fitness center, and clubhouse create a resort-within-a-resort atmosphere that is popular both with full-time Dr. Phillips residents and those seeking a central Florida personal-use vacation home.
📊 Quick Facts
🏠 Home Features
Single-Family Homes: Spanish/Mediterranean architecture with tile roofs, paver driveways, and four to five bedroom floor plans. Interiors typically feature formal and casual living spaces, gourmet kitchens, and screened lanais. Many homes have Spring Lake views.
Townhomes: Multi-level Mediterranean-style townhomes with 2-car garages, open living areas, and private outdoor spaces.
Condos: Built 2006–2007, ranging approximately 2,000–2,600 sq ft with 2 to 4 bedrooms, balconies, and resort-style access to community amenities.
Lakeside at Toscana: Premium 3,400–4,300 sq ft luxury homes built 2015–2018 by Park Square Homes, featuring private elevators, Spring Lake views or direct waterfront access, and infinity-edge pools on select lakefront lots.
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Toscana Location & Connections
Toscana sits at the intersection of Turkey Lake Road and Toscana Boulevard in Dr. Phillips, just north of Sand Lake Road — Orlando's celebrated Restaurant Row. This location places the community at a nexus of accessibility: Interstate 4 is less than a mile to the east, Sand Lake Road and its 150+ restaurant options are immediately to the south, and the Universal resort complex is directly across Turkey Lake Road to the north.
Turkey Lake Road and Wallace Road provide the primary community access points, connecting residents to I-4, the Florida Turnpike, International Drive, and the broader southwest Orlando highway network within minutes. Dr. Phillips Elementary School is approximately one mile away, and Dr. Phillips High School is just a half-mile from the community entrance — making Toscana one of the few gated communities in Dr. Phillips with genuine walkable or very short drive proximity to all three assigned schools.
🏘️ Adjacent Neighborhoods & Areas
- Spring Lake — 37-acre natural lake that the Toscana community surrounds
- Lakeside at Toscana — luxury lakefront sub-community within the greater Toscana development
- Phillips Bay — neighboring residential community
- Phillips Cove — nearby Dr. Phillips neighborhood
- Somerset Shores — adjacent Dr. Phillips community
🚗 Detailed Commute Times
- Downtown Orlando: Approx. 15–20 minutes (10 miles via I-4 East)
- UCF Campus: Approx. 30–35 minutes (22 miles via I-4 East)
- Walt Disney World: Approx. 10–15 minutes (5 miles via I-4 West or Apopka Vineland Rd)
- Universal Orlando: Approx. 5 minutes (directly across Turkey Lake Road)
- SeaWorld Orlando: Approx. 10–12 minutes (7 miles via I-4 East or Central Florida Pkwy)
- Sand Lake Road / Restaurant Row: Approx. 2–3 minutes (less than 1 mile south)
- International Drive Resort Area: Approx. 5–8 minutes (3 miles east)
- Cocoa Beach: Approx. 60–65 minutes (64 miles via I-4 East to SR-528)
✈️ Airport Access
- Orlando International Airport (MCO): Approx. 20–25 minutes (15 miles via FL Turnpike south or I-4 East to SR-528)
- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB): Approx. 45–50 minutes (36 miles via I-4 North)
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Toscana Amenities & Lifestyle
Toscana residents experience a lifestyle that blends private, lakeside serenity with extraordinary access to some of Central Florida's most popular destinations. The community's gated setting on Spring Lake creates a resort-within-a-resort atmosphere, while the location just north of Sand Lake Road and directly adjacent to the Universal resort complex means that world-class dining, entertainment, and recreation are a matter of minutes — not a commute.
Whether you're a full-time Dr. Phillips resident drawn to the neighborhood's schools and community life, or an owner seeking a premium personal-use vacation home near the theme parks, Toscana accommodates both lifestyles with equal grace.
🏊 Neighborhood Amenities
Amenities found within Toscana:
- Private gated community entrance
- Resort-style community pool
- Clubhouse
- Fitness center
- Spring Lake (37 acres) — community surrounds the lake with water views throughout
- Sidewalks throughout the community
- Landscaping and grounds maintenance included in HOA (for applicable product types)
- Lakeside at Toscana sub-gate — dual-gated access for premium lakefront homes
🛍️ Shopping & Services
Toscana is situated within minutes of a broad range of retail options. Whole Foods and everyday services are available along Turkey Lake Road and Sand Lake Road nearby, while The Mall at Millenia — Orlando's premier luxury retail destination — is approximately 10 minutes east on I-4. Vineland Pointe and the broader International Drive shopping corridor add outlet and big-box retail options within a short drive.
For comprehensive shopping information: View our Dr. Phillips Shopping Guide →
🍽️ Restaurants
Sand Lake Road's Restaurant Row is less than one mile from the Toscana community entrance — an extraordinary proximity to what is arguably Orlando's finest and most diverse dining corridor, featuring 150+ restaurants including celebrated fine dining, international cuisine, wine bars, and casual favorites. The Restaurant Row corridor on Sand Lake Road has been a defining amenity for Toscana residents since the community was built.
For comprehensive restaurant information: View our Dr. Phillips Restaurants Guide →
🎭 Arts & Culture
The arts and culture scene accessible from Toscana spans local community events through major performing arts venues. The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown Orlando is approximately 15 minutes away, offering Broadway productions, symphony, ballet, and resident company performances. The community's proximity to International Drive also gives access to entertainment-oriented cultural experiences year-round.
For comprehensive arts & culture information: View our Dr. Phillips Arts & Culture Guide →
🏃 Health & Wellness
Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital is approximately 2.6 miles from the Toscana community entrance, and the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA Family Center is approximately 1 mile away — one of the most convenient locations in Dr. Phillips for family fitness. Boutique fitness studios, urgent care centers, and specialist practices are well distributed throughout the surrounding area.
For comprehensive health & wellness information: View our Dr. Phillips Health & Wellness Guide →
🌳 Parks & Recreation
Spring Lake within the community provides immediate waterfront recreation, and Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake offers boat rentals, camping, fishing, and a community pool approximately 3.8 miles away. Bill Frederick Park is one of the premier nature parks in the Orlando area and easily accessible from Toscana via Turkey Lake Road. Dr. P. Phillips Community Park on Big Sand Lake adds splash pads, sports fields, and lakeside greenspace approximately 6 miles south.
For comprehensive parks & recreation information: View our Dr. Phillips Parks & Recreation Guide →
⚽ Sports & Athletics
The Rosen Aquatic & Fitness Center offers Olympic-caliber swimming and fitness programs within the Dr. Phillips area, and the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA Family Center is approximately 1 mile from Toscana. Youth sports leagues, boutique fitness studios, and the Bay Hill Club & Lodge — host of the Arnold Palmer Invitational — are all accessible within the broader community.
For comprehensive sports & athletics information: View our Dr. Phillips Sports & Athletics Guide →
🎉 Fun Things to Do
Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Volcano Bay Waterpark are directly across Turkey Lake Road — this is genuinely one of the most unique location advantages of any residential community in Central Florida. Walt Disney World is 5 miles to the west, and SeaWorld Orlando is approximately 10–12 minutes away. Add Restaurant Row dining, Spring Lake, and the full Dr. Phillips events calendar, and Toscana residents have more to do within a 5-mile radius than most Central Florida communities have within 20.
For comprehensive events & activities information: View our Dr. Phillips Events & Things To Do Guide →
🎓 Schools
Toscana is served by Orange County Public Schools:
- Elementary: Dr. Phillips Elementary School — approx. 1 mile
- Middle: Southwest Middle School — approx. 1.8 miles
- High: Dr. Phillips High School — approx. 0.5 miles
Note: School assignments are subject to change. Always verify current zoning with Orange County Public Schools.
For comprehensive school information: View our Dr. Phillips Schools Guide →
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How Toscana Compares
Toscana occupies a unique niche in the Dr. Phillips market: a gated, lakefront Mediterranean community with multiple product types (single-family, townhome, condo), no CDD fees, and a location that places residents both within Dr. Phillips' coveted school zones and within literal walking or viewing distance of Universal's resort complex. This combination of residential quality, school access, and entertainment proximity is genuinely difficult to replicate elsewhere in southwest Orlando.
| Feature | Toscana | Vizcaya (Gated) | Venezia (Dr. Phillips) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gated | Yes | Yes | No |
| Lake / Water Feature | Spring Lake (surrounds community) | Community lake | None |
| Product Types | SFH, TH, Condo, Luxury Lakefront | SFH only | SFH, TH |
| CDD Fee | No | No | No |
| Universal Proximity | Directly across the street | ~3 miles | ~2 miles |
| Restaurant Row Access | <1 mile south | ~1.5 miles | ~0.5 miles |
| School Zone | Dr. Phillips Elem/HS | Dr. Phillips Elem/HS | Dr. Phillips Elem/HS |
💡 Value Proposition: Toscana is the only gated, Spring Lake-fronting community in Dr. Phillips that offers multiple product types — from condos and townhomes to luxury lakefront single-family homes — all with no CDD fees, top-rated school access, and a location directly adjacent to the Universal resort complex and Restaurant Row.
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Toscana HOA & CDD Information
Toscana is governed by a mandatory homeowners association that oversees the community's gated entry, resort-style pool and clubhouse, fitness center, grounds maintenance, and the overall maintenance of the community's Italian-inspired aesthetic. The HOA structure varies by product type within the broader Toscana development — single-family homes, townhomes, condos, and the Lakeside at Toscana sub-community each have their own HOA structures and fee levels.
Toscana does not carry a Community Development District (CDD) fee, which is a notable advantage for buyers comparing the total cost of ownership in southwest Orlando. For the Lakeside at Toscana premium lakefront homes, the HOA historically has included valet trash, basic cable, all yard maintenance, and access to the pool and fitness center — a more comprehensive inclusion package than many comparable gated communities.
💰 HOA Fees & Management Contact
HOA fees and management company information often change, and fees vary by product type within Toscana. Please contact us and we will be happy to provide you with the current HOA fee for the specific Toscana product type you are interested in, the payment schedule, and direct contact information for the HOA management company. We can also check for you to see if there are any current or upcoming special assessments.
📋 What HOA Fees Cover
- Gated community entrance maintenance and operation
- Resort-style community pool maintenance
- Clubhouse and fitness center access and upkeep
- Common area landscaping and irrigation
- Exterior grounds maintenance (included for applicable product types)
- Reserve fund contributions
- Community management and administration
- Lakeside at Toscana: valet trash, basic cable, all yard maintenance (verify current inclusions)
📜 HOA Rules & Restrictions
Toscana's HOA maintains architectural standards consistent with the community's Mediterranean design theme, governing exterior modifications, landscaping, and general appearance. For a complete summary of current HOA rules, governing documents, and sub-association details for townhomes, condos, or Lakeside at Toscana, please contact us and we will obtain the current documents on your behalf.
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