 ORANGE COUNTY
Orange County, consisting of 907
square miles, is the region's focal
point of activity.
Consider that Orange, led by the city of
Orlando, is forecasted to gain more jobs
than any other county in the Florida
through at least 2010. Not coincidentally,
there are thousands of business startups
annually throughout the county in a
myriad of industries, from high technology
and banking to construction and
tourism. Most notably, the county is known to be one of the laser capitals of
the world. Also, banking centers dot the
downtown skyline. A construction boom
continues on both residential and commercial
projects, particularly in downtown
Orlando. And tourism—well, ever
heard of Disney, Universal or SeaWorld?
At the same time,Orange County is an
ideal place to raise a family, highlighted
by a landscape filled with picturesque
lakes and parks plus communities boasting
abundant recreational amenities.
Cities: Apopka, Bay Lake, Belle Isle,
Eatonville, dgewood,Maitland, Oakland,
Ocoee, Orlando, Windermere,
Winter Garden,Winter Park.
SEMINOLE COUNTY
 Seminole County is the quintessential
Central Florida bedroom community.
Seminole, led by Altamonte Springs, boasts
a wealth of cozy, well-structured neighborhoods,
and 70 percent of residents work
outside of the county line. As a testament
to its strong nature as a bedroom enclave
for the region, new communities continue
to rise, particularly in the Casselberry/
Winter Springs/Oviedo and Sanford/Lake
Mary/Heathrow corridors.
While Seminole is marked by streams
of cars heading to and from residences,
however, much commercial progress
is evident, too. Business, in fact, is booming
throughout the county, with thousands
of business start-ups recorded in
2006. Most notable among corporate
headquarters are the American Automobile
Association, Dixon Ticonderoga,
Priority Healthcare Corp. and Mitsubishi
Power Systems.
Two other major contributors to business
activity are Seminole Community
College, with its more than 35,000 students,
and Orlando-Sanford Airport,which
accommodates both domestic and international
passengers.
In addition, Seminole officials have
focused efforts on attracting tourism to
places such as Wekiva Springs Park and the
Central Florida Zoo.
Cities: Altamonte Springs, Casselberry,
Lake Mary, Longwood, Oviedo, Sanford,
Winter Springs.
OSCEOLA COUNTY
 Osceola County is the region's largest
county in area and smallest in population.
In fact, until only a few years ago, cattle outnumbered
people.
The economic picture is changing, however.
The county, along with Kissimmee and
St. Cloud, now consider economic development
as a prime initiative and have already
attracted companies such as Quaker Oats,
Lowe’s Distribution, Mercury Marine and
Nursery Supplies. Aside from willing government
officials, Osceola offers prospective
corporations easy access to major highways,
as well as efficient rail services.
Meanwhile, the Kissimmee Chain of
Lakes is one of the most beautiful in Florida
and features superb fishing and boating.
Boaters also can traverse the Kissimmee
Waterway, a 50-mile-long waterway connecting
Lake Tohopekaliga all the way to
Lake Okeechobee.
Additionally, there are leading-edge
commercial/residential developments,
such as Celebration, Reunion Resort,
Champions Gate and Harmony. And, of
course, the region's world-famous attractions
sit at Osceola's doorstep.
Cities: Kissimmee, St. Cloud.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Where to call for help about establishing your
household? Use the following numbers for the
county in which you live.
Orange
County
General Information:
(407) 836-3111
Automobile
Registration: (407) 836-4145
Voter Registration: (407) 836-2070
Electric
Service:
- Progress Energy: (407)
629-1010
- Orlando Utilities Commission:
(407) 423-9018
Telephone
Service:
- BellSouth: (407) 245-3680
- Sprint/Embarq: (407) 339-1811
Cable TV Service:
Bright House Networks: (407) 291-2500
Osceola
County
General Information:
(407) 343-2200
Automobile
Registration: (407) 343-4000
Voter Registration:
(407) 343-3900
Electric
Service:
- Kissimmee Utility Authority:
(407) 933-7777
- Orlando Utilities
Commission: (407) 423-9018
Telephone
Service:
- Sprint/Embarq: (407) 339-1811
Cable TV Service:
- Bright House Network: (407) 847-9675
- Adelphia: (888) 683-1000
Seminole
County
General Information:
(407) 665-0411
Automobile
Registration: (407) 665-1000
Voter Registration:
(407) 665-7700
Electric
Service:
- Florida Power & Light:
(800) 226-3545
- Florida Public
Utilities Co.: (386) 668-2600
- Sanlando
Utilities: (407) 869-1919
Telephone
Service:
- Sprint/Embarq:
(407) 339-1811
Cable TV Service:
- Bright House Networks: (407) 291-2500
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BODEGAS ABOUND
Look around. There are more than 25 bodegas in metro Orlando. With
Orlando’s Hispanic population steadily growing, so has the presence of
these quaint neighborhood stores. Even the big traditional supermarkets,
such as Publix, Winn-Dixie, SaveRite, Kash ‘N Karry and Albertson’s,
in addition to Bravo Supermarket, are catering to Hispanics. The most
recent entry into the market is El Aguila in Kissimmee. And, all of the
competition is great news for shoppers. Here is a listing of many of the
area’s bodegas:
La Placita Market: 407-788-8814
Compare Supermarket: 407-886-5384
La Taxqueña: 407-886-4826
Mi México: 407-884-7062
Los Amigos Grocery: 407-678-1492
El Águila: 407-931-4805
Jesus Miguel Supermarket: 407-847-6942
Tomato Express: 407-931-0772
La Borinqueña Market: 407-834-3995
Las Americas Grocery & Deli: 407-830-8599
Bravo Food Market: 407-943-7556
La Criolla Grocery: 407-275-5580
La Marketa Supermarket: 407-859-4059
La Primera Grocery: 407-658-9136
Las Americas Supermarket: 407-207-1845
Medina’s Grocery & Restaurant: 407-894-9294
Mi Bodega Latina: 407-273-1982
Pão Gostoso Bakery: 800-707-7704
Bravo Supermarkets (Colonial): 407-277-7688
Plaza Gigante (Orange Blossom Trail): 407-851-2386
Supermercado Brasileiro (International Drive): 407-351-1550
Tortilleria La Mexicana: 407-888-3531
El Mundo: (407) 673-7720
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Look east or west, north or south, metro Orlando offers plenty of options for new residents.
