Orlando

Orlando is known the world over as a major family vacation destination based on it's dizzying array of theme parks, water parks, and attractions.  Before Walt Disney World was built in 1971, the Orange County Seat was a small town whose economy was based on orange groves.  Since then, several more theme parks have been built, Universal Studios and SeaWorld being among the largest with their own hotels, resorts, and water parks.

Orlando's sub-topical climate keep vacationers coming year round. On any given day, over 100,000 people are visiting this exciting city. It's also a very popular convention site. The Orange County Convention Center is one of the largest in the country, boasting over 2 million square feet of exibition space.

Located in central Florida, and only an hour and a half from the Atlantic Ocean, it is very convenient to take day trips from Orlando to the beach.  Nearby are Daytona Beach, Cocoa Beach and the Kennedy Space Center.  People can vacation here year after year and not do the same things twice.

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• Going from “Boo!” to Blue at the Universal Orlando Resort

  
  JimHillMedia.com — Authority: 420
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• FHA Streamline Refinance Program : There’s 5 Days Left

  
  Mortgage Chili Blog for Lake Mary Real Estate and Longwood Real Estate — Authority: 122
  Consider this a last call for FHA Streamline Refinances.  Starting next Tuesday, the popular rate-lowering program gets strict on borrowers. There’s 5 days left. Under the current streamline refi guidelines, FHA homeowners have minimal program eligibility requirements. FICO scores must be 620 or higher The ...
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• Hideki Matsui, Johnny Damon Become Free Agents

  
  heave-ho.org — Authority: 461
  NEW YORK — World Series MVP Hideki Matsui became a free agent Monday along with New York Yankees teammates Johnny Damon, Eric Hinske, Jose Molina and Xavier Nady. Matsui and Damon both said after the Yankees’ six-game victory over Philadelphia last week that they would like to stay with New York See more here:  ...
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• Uncle Jay Explains: Nov 9, 2009

  
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• Vote For Whomever You Choose……………….

  
  Niecey456's Weblog — Authority: 126
  There’s been a lot of campaigning lately in regards to the Orlando Orbbies blog competition, over at the Orlando Sentinel. I just wanted to make some clarifications. One, you do not have to live in Orlando to vote for the blogs. Two, you can vote for whatever blogs you like. Three, if you vote more [...]
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• Shaq: It’s All About Winning Championships

  
  Cleveland Cavaliers — Authority: 121
  Don’t look for too much drama when it comes to the Cavs facing off against the Orlando Magic for the first time this year. You’d think that with Shaquille O’Neal’s history with that club it might be something more, but that’s not the case.   Shaq was the NBA’s original Man of Steel, but Dwight Howard ...
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• Travel To London, Save On Hotels

  
  Memmis.com News Agency — Authority: 159
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• UFO sighting in Orlando, FL

  
  Paranominal — Authority: 455
  UFO sighting in Orlando, FL in backyard. Please be patient it was hard to focus sometimes. It’s well worth the wait, or you can just fast forward. Watch all of the videos at projectcamelot.com
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• Disney VoluntEARS join International Coastal Cleanup

  
  The Disney Blog — Authority: 562
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• Orlando Magic To Face Up Against The Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday Night

  
  Bleacher Report - Front Page — Authority: 774
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• Meet Jack Hanna at SeaWorld Orlando

  
  The Disney Blog — Authority: 562
  Remember when Jack Hanna used to open each Shamu show in his Kayak? Okay, so it was on film. Even though the parks have changed owners a couple of times, Hanna continues his connection with SeaWorld and occasionally makes personal visits. This month you can join celebrity animal expert Jack Hanna at SeaWorld Orlando ...
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• What week two taught us: And… here… we… go

  
  Phoenix Suns Community Blog - Fanster.com - Do you bleed deep purple? — Authority: 133
  After week one we weren’t quite sure who the Suns were and how they’d fare against quality opponents. After week two we have some answers, although caution is still advised. Through two weeks the Suns sit at 6-1, their only loss to the defending Eastern Conference champions in Orlando, the night after a hard ...
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• Theater auditions: Marat/Sade at Valencia

  
  Attention Must Be Paid — Authority: 436
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• SeaWorld Orlando: Polar Express pulls in Friday, more new holiday fare Nov. 27

  
  Theme Park Rangers — Authority: 502
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• Photos! Wine Not Wednesday @ Dechoes Resale – Orlando 11.04.09

  
  Smile for Camera — Authority: 131
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• Audio: Evil Empire, DJ Young Legend & Wes Fif - The Fif Commandment [Mixtape]

  
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• What about high-school theater? University High starts us off

  
  Attention Must Be Paid — Authority: 436
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• Orlando shooting "Its all about the healing"

  
  Wounded Times — Authority: 150
  Orlando shooting: Its all about the healing, CEO says as grief counselors get busyBy Walter Pacheco and Amy L. Edwards, Sentinel Staff Writers10:04 a.m. EST, November 9, 2009Today is a day of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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• Is Cuba Safe for Tourism?

  
  The Foundry — Authority: 754
  Ask Yoani Sanchez Many members of Congress support legislation calling for changes in U.S. law to allow free travel by all Americans to Cuba. The measure parallels an earlier decision made by the Obama Administration to remove travel restrictions for most Cuban-Americans. The chief assumption behind the bill is that ...
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