The Golden Age of Hollywood is Back

Posted on May 31, 2019

“It is only a matter of time before the area between Tampa and Orlando becomes, in essence, a conurbation,” Garrett Kenny, a local real estate developer, wrote in Forbes. “Getting in early while growth potential is particularly high is how developers can realize massive success.”

Move-in at Celebration’s most sophisticated luxury apartment enclave yet, begins this Summer.

Situated in Celebration, Florida, Astoria features 306 luxury apartment homes that pair upscale living with nonpareil convenience. Inspired by the glamour of Old Hollywood and the exuberance of the Art Deco movement, Astoria is home to one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment retreats and an array of five-star amenities for residents to live out their most stylish, effortless lifestyle. At Astoria, every day is one to celebrate.

While Astoria is a long-term traditional apartment-style residence, if you find yourself in Orlando this Summer, we invite you to visit Astoria for a personalized tour. It’s an experience you don’t want to miss. Community events are a’plenty and include things like movie premieres, Hollywood award season parties, red carpet events, charity functions, and so much more.

Our timing couldn’t be better. Last month, the U.S. Census Bureau released its 2018 local population estimates, temporary snapshots ahead of the formal census in 2020, and the cities posting the fastest growth rates came as no surprise. Among the ten fastest-growing metropolitan areas, two are in Central Florida, right where Astoria sits. The Brookings Institute shows that since the Great Recession, Southeast US has seen a Snow Belt to Sun Belt population shift.

Lakeland-Winter Haven, a metro area that overlaps with the boundaries of Polk County, benefits from being an exceptionally affordable waystation in a growing megaregion, and the area saw its population grow 3.2 percent last year. “It is only a matter of time before the area between Tampa and Orlando becomes, in essence, a conurbation,” Garrett Kenny, a local real estate developer, wrote in Forbes. “Getting in early while growth potential is particularly high is how developers can realize massive success.”

Another Christos Prevezanos success, Astoria’s retreat interiors feature the following:

9-foot ceilings / Fully-equipped island kitchens / Stainless steel appliances / Granite countertops / Built-in microwaves / 42-inch espresso cabinets / Designer hardware / Large walk-in closets / Full-size washer + dryer in each unit / Ceiling fans with light kit / Wood-look plank flooring / USB port outlets

Astoria is more than a residence. It is an opportunity for human connection and authentic interaction. Residents enjoy:

Luxurious clubhouse with media lounge / Internet cafe featuring iMac computers / State-of-the-art fitness studio / Zero-entry saltwater swimming pool / Summer kitchens with gas grills / Outdoor fire pit / Bark Park / Storage units / Membership access to Celebration amenities

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