Orlando, Florida, is more than just Walt Disney World. Located directly in the center of the state, it sits on the I-4 corridor that links the East and West Coasts of the state. It is the third largest city in the state, right behind Miami and Tampa, but quickly growing. Its current population is 227,907 residents, with many employed in Orlando’s current primary industry, Hospitality. Technology and Medical industries are rapidly up and coming. It’s climate is almost ideal; moderate to hot summers and temperate winters.
Orlando is currently undergoing major redevelopment. A new Cultural and Performing Arts Center is being built while around the city, many mixed-use developments have sprung up, combining residential-shopping-entertainment venues.
Among Orlando’s many cultural venues are the Morse Museum, the Tiffany Museum, the Orlando Opera Company (hosting many of the opera world’s greats including Pavarotti and Domingo)and the Bob Carr Center for Performing Arts. Visiting the yellow pages will provide not only phone numbers of theatres but seating arrangements as well. The Arena is home not only to the Magic of the NBA but to concerts by major celebrities from rock to pop to classical. The Orlando/Orange County Convention Center is the second largest in the country.
With cobblestone streets in downtown Orlando to picturesque neighborhoods built at the turn of the last century, with beautiful lakes for all water sports; with its professional and semi-pro teams, Orlando offers more than just its attractions, such as Universal Florida Resort, SeaWorld and of course, DisneyWorld. In Orlando's local business directories, you will find Lockheed-Martin and Harris Corporation; Full Sail, the top entertainment industry school; the University of Central Florida with its new school for Hotel Management and Hospitality and soon, a new medical facility for research, training and treatment. You can also check out BestInOrlando.net for the best businesses in Orlando, FL.