The upscale community of Dr. Phillips traces its historic roots back to the early 20th century when visionary citrus magnate Dr. Philip Phillips purchased thousands of acres of local land to establish the world’s largest citrus empire. Following the mid-century decline of the orange groves, the family’s historic land holdings were meticulously developed into one of Central Florida’s most prestigious, master-planned residential and dining suburbs. Today, the absolute top attraction is the legendary Restaurant Row, a vibrant stretch of Sand Lake Road famous for its concentrated density of fine dining establishments, upscale boutiques, and gourmet markets. The neighborhood takes immense pride in its pristine lakefront positions, bordering the stunning Butler Chain of Lakes and maintaining major community recreation complexes. Popular things to do include dining along Restaurant Row, playing tournament tennis, wakeboarding across crystal-clear deep-water lakes, and watching live theater performances at local amphitheaters. Logistically, Dr. Phillips is situated roughly 16 miles southwest of Orlando International Airport (MCO). The community is positioned about 36 miles southwest of Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). Commuting southwest to the vacation and retail avenues of Disney Springs is an exceptionally short 5-mile drive through local thoroughfares. To reach the nearest coastal tide, a straight 62-mile drive east brings travelers straight to the sand of Cocoa Beach.