I love Dr. Phillips

03/17/2026

03/13/2026

The Scialoia family, known for nearly two decades of authentic Italian dining at Fresco Cucina Italiana in Dr. Phillips, is bringing something new to Windermere.

Fresco Pizzeria will blend the warmth of family dining with the convenience of modern life — serving wood-fired pizzas made from 48-hour fermented dough, handcrafted sandwiches, baked goods, and classic Italian desserts.

Family-owned and operated

12/20/2025

These five homes on Tibet Bay Drive in the Orlando Dr. Phillips (Bay Hill) area were originally owned and built by Disney and used by top executives during the construction of Walt Disney World. Among them, Roy Disney and his wife Edna lived in the middle home, and Admiral Joe Fowler and his wife Marguerite lived in another house. The other three homes housed various Disney executives, including Donn Tatum (President), Card Walker (COO), and others. Roy Disney and Joe Fowler's homes were more permanent residences, while other executives frequently traveled back and forth from Florida to California.

After the grand opening celebration of Walt Disney World from October 23-25, 1971, Roy Disney retired and returned to California. Sadly, he passed away on December 20, 1971, and never got to return to Walt Disney World after his dedication speech.

Roy Disney's exceptional leadership and invaluable contributions were the driving force behind the timely construction and opening of Walt Disney World. His commitment and dedication to excellence set a remarkable standard, resulting in the creation of the world's greatest Vacation Kingdom.

11/25/2025

Thanksgiving Dinner at American Kitchen at the Renaissance Orlando Resort at Disney Springs is serving Thanksgiving.

On Thursday, November 26, American Kitchen Bar and Grill will be serving a special holiday menu created by their culinary team. Thoughtfully prepared and full of seasonal flavor, this Thanksgiving dinner offers both comfort and value.

AK Thanksgiving Dinner | $26
Slow roasted sliced turkey
Caramelized Brussels sprouts
Mashed potatoes casserole
Classic stuffing
Pan gravy
Cranberry chutney

Free parking

Celebrate Thanksgiving week at the Renaissance Orlando Resort at Disney Springs with a special holiday dinner at American Kitchen and updated outlet hours. Enjoy seasonal dining, all day service, and a festive week of flavor and comfort.

10/12/2025

Best Italian Food and Pizza in Dr. Phillips 🍕
Check out the menu: frescoorlando.com

Family-owned and operated

09/17/2025

We remember when...

09/04/2025

9 year anniversary party this Saturday at PaddyWagon Dr. Phillips
Live music starts at 9

08/31/2025

Ken Griffey Jr.’s lakefront mansion in Windermere? A sprawling 24,000 sq ft retreat with pool, dock, and court…

Baseball legend Ken Griffey Jr. owns an expansive 24,000-square-foot lakefront mansion in Windermere, near Orlando, Florida; set on more than 10 acres.

The estate hosts seven bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms, a resort-style pool, a full sports court, and even a private boat dock on Cypress Lake.

Griffey purchased the property in 2004 for about $2.75 million, underscoring the dramatic value increase of such luxury real estate.

His home is a prime example of why Windermere remains a magnet for affluent athletes and celebrities drawn to privacy, space, and premier lakefront living.

08/06/2025

We've been diving into the history of the Dr. Phillips community lately, and it’s honestly fascinating how intentional the development of this area really was.

Back in the early 1950s, long before most of Central Florida had any formal zoning or planning, Dr. Philip Phillips had a vision. He didn’t just want to build homes — he wanted to create a self-sustaining, full-service community where people could live, work, and play. To make that happen, he hired a land-use planner from Jacksonville and together they put together what became known as the Simmons Plan. It called for around 5,000 homes, plus dedicated spaces for businesses, industry, and recreation. That was pretty forward-thinking for the time.

One of the first neighborhoods developed under that plan was Bay Hill. That was in 1960. It was built with large residential lots and included the now-famous golf course. Then in 1968, the community’s master plan was revised and expanded to cover 18 square miles of land — reaching from North Conroy-Windermere Road to Turkey Lake Road and the Butler Chain of Lakes. Anyone who owned 10 acres or more was invited to give feedback on the revised plan.

By 1969, the revised plan was submitted to the Orange County Commissioners and was intended to guide how the entire Dr. Phillips area would grow. But that’s when the pushback started. Developers behind something called the Granada Planned Development came in with a proposal for much higher housing density than what the Dr. Phillips plan allowed. We’re talking up to 18 units per acre — a big jump from the 2 to 8 units that were recommended.

Dr. Phillips objected, hard. He worried it would put too much strain on roads, utilities, and the general quality of life in the area. Still, the county approved Granada. But as things unfolded, the developers ran into financial trouble, and the plan ended up changing hands several times before anything got built. Eventually, most of the density proposals were scaled back.

That’s why the neighborhoods you see today — Bay Hill, Sand Lake Hills, Bay Vista Estates, Phillips Landing, Cypress Point, and others — all feel pretty cohesive. They were all built with the original vision in mind.

And behind all of this was a man who started his Florida journey with just $5,000 from his father. Dr. Phillips gave up his medical career to pursue the citrus business, and he eventually became one of the most influential figures in the region — not just for what he built, but for the legacy of philanthropy and community that followed.

Just thought that story was worth sharing.

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