Celebrating Community and the Holidays in Avalon Park

Living in two worlds has become second nature to me. As the CEO of Avalon Park Group, my role takes me to business activities all over the globe. Yet, no matter where I go, my heart is deeply tied to Avalon Park, a community we’ve nurtured and invested in for over 25 years.

When I first moved from Zurich, Switzerland, to Florida some 30 years ago, I missed the towns and villages I was accustomed to— places where you could truly live, learn, work, and play all in one community. Today, Avalon Park Orlando fulfills that vision for me, so much so that when I’m abroad, it’s what I miss the most.

From my office on the 4th floor of the Avalon Park Group building, I can walk to restaurants, stores, or even the gym. Being part of this mixed-use town gives me a strong sense of belonging and safety. It is a privilege I do not take for granted, knowing it is made possible by the hard work and dedication of so many local business owners. They put in long hours to bring our community the dream of a town where everything is within reach.

One of my favorite routines is texting my family for dinner orders and picking up food from three or four different Avalon Park restaurants to bring home. This holiday season, I encourage you to consider catering your family gatherings or holiday parties from one of our 28 Avalon Park restaurants. You can even make someone’s day with a gift card from one of our local merchants – supporting small businesses while giving a thoughtful gift. Check out this article online for more ideas.

Our commitment to this community continues to grow. Recently, we started a series of renovations at the East Orlando Gym, which is now open and ready to welcome you and your family. Stop by and see the upgrades— it is just another way Avalon Park is evolving to meet the needs of our residents.

Lastly, don’t miss our signature annual holiday event, Avalon Aglow, on December 7th, 3-9 pm. Join us as we come together as a town to celebrate the season with our annual parade, real snow, pictures with Santa, entertainment, and activities for the whole family.

Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and joyful holiday season. Thank you for being part of what makes Avalon Park a place we are all proud to call home.