Downtown Orlando, Florida - Area Information & Foreclosure Listings

If you know Florida at all, you know world famous Orlando, a thriving business community that is also home to some of the most popular recreational and sports activities on the East Coast.

This 185,000-strong city is the county seat of Orange County. The city is the shipping center for citrus fruit and vegetables as well as one of the most visited vacation spots in the world. Orlando's economy focuses on the aerospace and electronics industries, but tourism brings in the most revenue.

Downtown Orlando is only 15 miles away from the Disney World theme park, with its EPCOT Center, and 4 miles away from Universal Studios and associated parks. Luxury hotels, restaurants, and tourist facilities abound in and around Orlando, which is noted for its mild climate. 

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International Business

Orlando’s bustling downtown draws businesses of all types and is home to many corporate headquarters.  Some businesses that have recently settled in downtown Orlando include Signature Flight Services, ChepUSA and the American Hotel/Motel Association's Educational Institute.

The city's potential has only begun to be realized. All told, more than one million additional square feet of construction has been announced for the downtown business district.  And Orlando is known as a magazine Mecca, with more than 50 published in the area and home to two of the nation's hottest magazine publishing companies - Strang and World.

The Orange County Convention Center, located on International Drive, now has 2.1 million square feet of exhibition space, making it the 2nd largest convention center in the country.

Sports

Golf enthusiasts will be interested to note that the region is home to more than 100 top-ranked golf courses - and that more professional golfers live in Orlando than in any other city in the United States, including legend Arnold Palmer and young superstar Tiger Woods. Many of these players have left their mark on the area through their design of unique courses. Best of all, these world-class courses are available for play 365 days a year! 

From a spectator's viewpoint, Metro Orlando attracts high-quality competitions, whether it involves professional basketball, World Cup soccer, NASCAR racing, collegiate bowl football, tennis and golf, and myriad other sports.

Statistics

• Population (year 2000): 185,951
• Elevation: 106 feet
• Land area: 93.5 square miles
• Median household income: $35,732 (year 2000)
• Median house value: $103,200 (year 2000)

Hospitals

• FLORIDA HOSPITAL (601 E ROLLINS AVE)
• LAKESIDE ALTERNATIVES HOSPITAL (1800 MERCY DRIVE)
• ORLANDO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (1414 S KUHL AVE)

Airports

• ORLANDO INTL (about 10 miles; ORLANDO, FL; ID: MCO)
• ORLANDO SANFORD (about 19 miles; ORLANDO, FL; ID: SFB)
• SPACE COAST REGIONAL (about 42 miles; TITUSVILLE, FL; ID: TIX)
• EXECUTIVE (about 5 miles; ORLANDO, FL; ID: ORL)
• ORLANDO COUNTRY (about 18 miles; PLYMOUTH, FL; ID: X04)
• KISSIMMEE GATEWAY (about 18 miles; ORLANDO, FL; ID: ISM)

Education

Universities

• UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA (4000 CENTRAL FLORIDA BLVD; Public; Website: www.ucf.edu; Offers Doctor's degree)
• VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (PO BOX 3028; Public; Website: valencia.cc.fl.us)
• MID-FLORIDA TECH (2900 W OAK RIDGE RD; Public; Website: mft.ocps.k12.fl.us)
• FLORIDA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY-SOUTH ORLANDO (2411 SAND LAKE RD; Private, for-profit; Website: www.fmu.edu; Offers Master's degree)
• CLINTON TECHNICAL INSTITUTE-MOTORCYCLE/MARINE MECH (9751 DELEGATES DR; Private, for-profit; Website: www.uticorp.com)
• FLORIDA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY-NORTH ORLANDO (5421 DIPLOMAT CIR; Private, for-profit; Website: www.cci.edu; Offers Master's degree)
• FLORIDA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (1819 N SEMORAN BLVD; Private, for-profit)
• HIGH-TECH INSTITUTE (1000 WOODCOOK RD; Private, for-profit; Website: www.high-techinstitute.com)
• FLORIDA HOSPITAL COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES (800 LAKE ESTELLE DR; Private, not-for-profit)
• ORLANDO TECH (301 W AMELIA; Public; Website: www.orlandotech.ocps.k12.fl.us)
• CAREER TRAINING INSTITUTE (3326 EDGEWATER DR; Private, for-profit)
• SOUTHERN COLLEGE (5600 LAKE UNDERHILL RD; Private, for-profit; Website: www.southerncollege.org)
• AUDIO RECORDING TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE (4525 VINELAND RD STE 201B; Private, for-profit; Website: www.audiocareer.com)
• NATIONAL COLLEGE OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE (7100 LAKE ELLENOR DR; Private, for-profit; Website: www.acupunctureschool.com; Offers Master's degree)
• KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT (1800 PEMBROOK DR STE 160; Private, for-profit; Website: www.keller.edu; Offers Master's degree)
• HERZING COLLEGE (1300 N SEMORAN; Private, for-profit; Website: www.herzing.edu)
• FLORIDA HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (601 E ROLLINS ST; Private, not-for-profit)
• UNITED BIBLE COLLEGE AND SEMINARY (PO BOX 585284; Private, not-for-profit; Offers Doctor's degree)
• CENTRAL FLORIDA ACADEMY OF TRAVEL (845 GARLAND AVE STE 100; Private, for-profit)
• CENTRAL FLORIDA SCHOOL OF DOG GROOMING (5450 S HANSEL AVE; Private, for-profit)
• ROLLINS COLLEGE (about 5 miles; WINTER PARK, FL)
• UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-ORLANDO CAMPUS (about 7 miles; MAITLAND, FL)
• SEMINOLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 18 miles; SANFORD, FL)
• STETSON UNIVERSITY (about 34 miles; DELAND, FL6)
• POLK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 41 miles; WINTER HAVEN, FL)
• BREVARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE-COCOA CAMPUS (about 46 miles; COCOA, FL)
• EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY (about 52 miles; DAYTONA BEACH, FL)

High Schools

• CYPRESS CREEK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Grades: 09 - 12)
• DR. PHILLIPS HIGH SCHOOL ( Grades: 09 - 12)
• COLONIAL HIGH SCHOOL (Grades: 09 - 12)
• UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL (Grades: 09 - 12)
• EDGEWATER HIGH SCHOOL (Grades: 09 - 12)
• EVANS HIGH SCHOOL (Grades: 09 - 12)
• BOONE HIGH SCHOOL (Grades: 09 - 12)
• OLYMPIA HIGH SCHOOL (FORMERLY DR. PHILLIP) (Grades: 09 - 12)
• OAK RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL (Grades: 09 - 12)
• TIMBER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL (Grades: 09 - 12)
• LAKE HIGHLAND PREPARATORY SCH (901 N HIGHLAND AVENUE; Grades: PK - 12)
• BISHOP MOORE HIGH SCHOOL (3901 EDGEWATER DRIVE; Grades: 9 - 12)
• THE FIRST ACADEMY (2667 BRUTON BLVD.; Grades: KG - 12)
• PINE CASTLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (5933 RANDOLPH AVENUE; Grades: PK - 12)
• HIAWASSEE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (2425 HIAWASSEE RD; Grades: PK - 12)
• FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (2008 N GOLDENROD RD; Grades: KG - 12)
• HERITAGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL (6000 W COLONIAL DR; Grades: PK - 12)
• ORLANDO REGIONAL CHRISTIAN EDU (500 S SEMORAN BLVD; Grades: PK - 12)
• EASTLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (6000 E COLONIAL DRIVE; Grades: PK - 12)
• DOWNEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (10201 E COLONIAL; Grades: PK - 12)

Primary And /Middle Schools

• HUNTERS CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades: 06 - 08)
• DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades: 06 - 08)
• METROWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Grades: PK - 05)
• MEADOW WOODS MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades: 06 - 08)
• CONWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades: 06 - 08)
• UNION PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades: 06 - 08)
• CHAIN OF LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades: 06 - 08)
• PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Grades: PK - 05)
• ROBINSWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades: 06 - 08)
• STONEWALL JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades: 06 - 08)
• HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL (5129 S. APOPKA-VINELAND ROAD; Grades: PK - 8)
• ST JOHN VIANNEY ELEM SCHOOL (6200 S ORANGE BLSSM TRL; Grades: PK - 8)
• GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC SCHOOL (5902 OLEANDER DRIVE; Grades: KG - 8)
• ST CHARLES BORROMEO CATHOLIC S (4005 EDGEWATER DRIVE; Grades: PK - 8)
• PAGE PRIVATE SCHOOL (10250 UNIVERSITY BLVD; Grades: PK - 8)
• ST ANDREW CATHOLIC SCHOOL (877 HASTINGS ST; Grades: PK - 8)
• ORLANDO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (4161 N POWERS DRIVE; Grades: PK - 8)
• ST JAMES CATHEDRAL SCHOOL (505 EAST RIDGEWOOD ST; Grades: PK - 8)
• CONWAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (2701 CONWAY GARDENS ROAD; Grades: PK - 9)
• ORLANDO JR. ACADEMY (30 E EVANS STREET; Grades: PK - 8)

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