Southern Dunes

**staffsbhoy** · 31-07-2009, 01:16

Hi,

Of to Southern Dunes in 3 weeks time. Looking for a few genaral "snippets" of info about Southern Dunes. In no particular order here we go:

a. General opinions about Southern Dunes
b. Nearest Eating out places worth a visit. (not fast food)
c. Nearest Shopping Malls
d. Travel Time to Parks partiicularly IofA, Universal World, Wet N Wild Epcot
e. Travel time to Gulf Coast Clearwater, St Pete's
f. Travel time to KSC Cocoa Beach

Any other info you think would be helpful for a first time visitor?

Many thanks in advance!!

**chris c** · 31-07-2009, 02:35

Lucky you.

a. General opinions about Southern Dunes
A beautiful gated and guarded community with homes set around the golf course. An excellent golf clubhouse with a restaurant/bar.
b. Nearest Eating out places worth a visit. (not fast food)
Manny's Chophouse (read reports on this forum!)
c. Nearest Shopping Malls
Posner Park is about 10 minutes drive, Eagle Ridge Mall is about 15 to 20 minutes away.
d. Travel Time to Parks partiicularly IofA 30 minutes, Universal World30 minutes, Wet N Wild Epcot 25 mintues
e. Travel time to Gulf Coast Clearwater about 1 hour 20 minutes, St Pete's just over 1 hour
f. Travel time to KSC Cocoa Beach 1 hour 25 minutes

There's a newly opened park about 10 minutes drive away called Lake Eva Park which has tennis courts, a large swimming pool, children's play areas, a man made beach and barbecues.

**online** · 31-07-2009, 12:18

I would add Gary's Oyster Bar to the list of restaurants worth a visit.

Restaurant Address:
670 E Hwy 17-92
Lake Alfred, FL USA
33850

Weekly Hours: From: 4:00 PM To: 10:00 PM

Friday-Saturday Hours: From: 4:00 PM To: 10:00 PM

Sunday Hours: From: 3:00 AM To: 9:00 PM

Specialty: Fresh, Broiled, Steamed and Fried Seafood

Kid's Menu: yes

**chris c** · 31-07-2009, 17:02

More restaurants:

Directly opposite Southern Dunes there is a sports bar/restaurant - The All Star Bar & Grill.
Turn left at the traffic lights (towards Manny's) at the first turning on the right (behind KFC) is Beef O' Brady. Further along (less than 5 minutes) is Manny's with T-Bones next door.
If you travel further down H27 and into Winter Haven there are lots of restaurants including Longhorns, Olive Garden, Ruby Tuesday, Red Lobster, Outback.....
Turn right at the traffic lights (towards Orlando) and at the junction with I4 are Perkins, Bob Evans and Dennys.

**ShirleyD** · 31-07-2009, 23:36

Lakeland Square mall is off I4 on the way to Tampa on H98 junction, just 25 minutes if you use the short cut to I4 west.
Turn left out of SD then right at 1st lights by kentucky fried chicken (polk city road). Follow this country road until the end (about 10 mins) and turn right onto state road 557. I4 is just ahead, follow signs I4 west this is junction 48 on I4.

**staffsbhoy** · 01-08-2009, 02:59

Hi all,

Many many thanks for all the replies!! I initially chose Southern Dunes for the Golf!! My wife and daughter were not so sure [msnoo] However, the replies have eased the worry and all the family cannot wait to get out there!! [clap] Keep the replies coming if you have any more "snippets" of information. Once again this forum offers fantastic information from all the "posters" cheers!![beer]

**vickk17** · 05-08-2009, 17:02

Hi, my family and I are on southern dunes now and have been very happy with the first impressions. Mannys is most def worth a visit, probably have a wait unless you call ahead to book a table.

**staffsbhoy** · 05-08-2009, 18:16

vickk17

Hi, many thanks for the very latest info. Would be great if you could offer updates on the following:

Current weather: Day and evening
Walmart at entrance to Southern Dunes for shopping
Southern Dunes facilities: Golf Club house & Golf Course(if you play)
Mannys: What food does it serve?
Other Fast Food shops available
Any other advice you think would be helpful ie time from airport(sanford I am arriving at)

We arrive on the 16th so this latest info will be extremely helpful.

many many thanks!!