Dr. Phillips is known for its excellent schools and great location in the SW section of Orlando.  Although not an official city, it is a sought-after location for families moving to Orlando.
     
  At the turn of the 20th Century, Dr. Phillips created a citrus empire using innovative processing and packaging techniques for orange juice.  Dr. Phillips and the charities that carry his name have a rich history in Central Orlando and continue to this day to have a great impact on the lives of the area's residents through the Dr. P. Phillips Foundation.
 
  Dr. Phillips @ Sand Lake Rd is home to many upscale restaurants….thus the name "Restaurant Row".  The desirable eating destinations include Dellagio, a Tuscany-inspired shopping center, Ruth Chris, Morton's Steakhouse, Moonfish, Seasons 52, Antonio's, Timpano Italian Chop House, Samba Room, FishBones, J. Alexander's and more.
 
  Dr. Phillips residents enjoy a multitude of recreational activities including golfing, boating, skiing, swimming and fishing on the pristine Butler Chain of Lakes, as well as the Sand Lake Chain, and a 245 acre park (Dr. P. Phillips Community Park) with walking trails along the shores of Sand Lake, soccer fields, basketball courts, baseball fields, sand volleyball courts, splash water park…plus a doggy park.
 
  Dr. Phillips High offers two Magnet Programs:  (1) The VPA Magnate Program…Visual and Performing Arts, is a magnate program comprised of television-production, art, music, dance and theater departments. The theater program has received international recognition.  (2) The CIS Program…Center for the International Studies.  It places an emphasis on awareness of global issues, understanding various cultures, multilingual abilities…all necessary for international business and diplomacy.
 
  Some of the sought-after communities include Bay Hill, Bay Hill Village, Bay Vista, Brentwood Club, Bristol Park, Cypress Point, Emerson Pointe, North Bay, Orange Tree Country Club, Phillips Bay, Phillips Landing, Sand Lake Cove, Sand Lake Hills, Sand Lake Point, South Bay, Toscana, Turnbury Woods, Torey Pines,Turtle Creek and Vizcaya, to name a few.
 
  Dr. Phillips is only minutes away from Disney, Sea World, Universal and International Drive.
 
                                             

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