Bench OS000012, Florida Pkwy at Robert Guevera Community Center

Description

East/Northbound Florida Parkway in front of the Community Center.

This bus stop bench is located on the eastbound side of Florida Parkway in front of the Robert Guevara Community Center in the Buenaventura Lakes area of Kissimmee, FL (Osceola County, ZIP 34743). This is a central community hub spot in a family-oriented suburban neighborhood, where Florida Parkway serves as a primary east-west connector linking Buenaventura Lakes homes to Osceola Pkwy, Florida’s Turnpike, and US-441 areas. The bench faces east/northbound traffic heading toward the community center entrance, local streets, and further connections. It benefits from excellent visibility to drivers, LYNX bus riders, pedestrians/residents visiting the center for events/classes, and families in the surrounding homes. The area features single-family residences, ponds/wetlands, parks, assisted living, and small local services, creating a strong community/residential feel with daily activity from center users.

Nearest Businesses

The Robert Guevara Community Center is the main anchor, with limited but practical local businesses nearby. Key ones within ~1-mile radius:

Robert Guevara Community Center / BVL Community Center — Directly in front.
Tornequin Garden Assisted Living — Adjacent/nearby).
Toho Water Authority — Nearby.
Continental Core Drilling & Tree Service — Nearby.
SENSES — Nearby.
Celebration Cab Co. — Nearby.
R&M FIX PHONE SOLUTIONS — Nearby.
Other: Small residential support, churches, and convenience on side streets; major retail is north near Osceola Pkwy.

The primary draw is community center activity and neighborhood residents, making the bench ideal for family, senior, community, or local service ads.

Traffic Counts

Segment	AADT	Year
Florida Pkwy near Buenaventura Lakes / Robert Guevara Community Center area	20,000–30,000	2025
Florida Pkwy residential/community segments	15,000–25,000	2025
Nearby connectors	25,000–35,000	2025

Daily Impressions Potential: 20,000–30,000 vehicles daily, generating thousands of views. East/northbound targets traffic toward the community center and local flows.
Trends: Moderate volumes with peaks during community events/classes and commuter hours; lower truck traffic; growth from residential areas in Buenaventura Lakes.

Demographics (ZIP 34743 – Immediate Area)

Latest from U.S. Census American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates and 2026 projections (Buenaventura Lakes-focused ZIP):

Population: ~35,000–40,000 (2024 est.); projected growth to ~42,000+ for 2026 (density ~2,500+ per sq. mile in suburban pockets).
Age: Median ~35–38 years (family-heavy: high under-18 percentage; strong 25–44 working parents and seniors using community center).
Gender: ~50% male, ~50% female.
Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latino ~70–75% (predominantly Puerto Rican, with Colombian/Dominican influences—highest in area); White (non-Hispanic) ~15–20%; Black/African American ~8–10%; Asian ~3–5%; two or more/other ~3–5%.
Income and Economy: Median household income ~$55,000–$65,000; median individual ~$28,000–$32,000. Poverty rate ~15–20%. Top industries: retail, tourism/hospitality, construction, education. Unemployment ~4–6%; many commute to Orlando/theme parks (25–40 min average).
Households and Housing: Average size 3.2–3.8; median home value ~$280,000–$320,000; median rent ~$1,300–$1,600/month. High family households (55–60% married/with children).
Education: ~20–25% with college degree or higher.

Highly diverse, family-centric, Hispanic-majority area with strong community ties (Spanish dominant). Residents actively use the center for recreation/classes/events—perfect for community, senior, family, education, or local service ads.

This east/northbound bench in front of the Robert Guevara Community Center offers targeted exposure in a vibrant residential/community corridor—great for community events, senior services, family, recreation, or local business messaging!