Orlando, Florida
Population: 185,951
Located in Orange County
In 1824, long before Mickey and Minnie, before the space pioneers explored the sky and the coasts became covered with condos, even before the orange groves were planted, there was Mosquito County. For the most part it was an unspoiled wilderness, home only to the panthers and an occasional Indian village set beside the blue jewels of its lakes. In 1845, Mosquito County's name was changed, happily to Orange. From its quiet start, Orlando saw steady progress. The cattle industry took hold early, and in the late 1870's the first commercial citrus orange grove was planted. Orlando remained a sleepy country town through the 1960's. Then in 1971, Central Florida sprouted mouse ears, and nothing will ever be the same again. "Growth" is the word you still hear most often around town. It's obvious everywhere, and many say, "you ain't seen nothing yet". Orlando, The City Beautiful, still stands up to its name. A unique blend of old South with a new metropolitan feel, it is fast becoming a multi-cultural melting pot. Quality of life is evident everywhere. New home communities are being built at a breakneck pace to meet new growth demands. Employment opportunities abound. Shop till you drop regional malls and factory outlet malls are situated in every part of Greater Orlando. The finest restaurants for all types of your favorite cuisine can be found throughout our area. Remember, there is no shortage of entertainment. Magic Basketball, Solar Bears Hockey, Orlando Jackals Hockey, Tampa Bay Bucs, Disney, MGM, Epcot, Sea World, Universal Studios, Planet Hollywood, Hard Rock Cafe, O-Rena Shows, Bob Carr Auditorium Shows, The Southern Ballet, Dinner Theaters and much more!Central Florida is a Mecca for outdoor activities. The Sunshine State, rightly named, caters to outdoor activities. We have many local parks, state parks, ski and fishing lakes, championship golf courses, salt water sport fishing, hunting, camping and more. The world's finest beaches are within an hours drive. Get the most out of your life.
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