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Why Florida...

It is the fourth largest state by population and will become #3 surpassing New York in 2008. Florida is the utilimate destination for retirees, employment related migrations, international immigrations and vacationa home buyers. It is the California 30 years ago.

Why Orlando...

As one of top 3 largest cities in Florida, it is located in the center of Florida. Its population is expanding by 600 people each day due to migration from other places. One in every 7 work in the theme parks; Far away from hurricanes, not on coast lines; 324 out 356 days of sunshine; Very nice weather; One hour drive to both coasts (Pacific Ocean and Gulf of Mexico); Best championship golf courses (e.g. Reunion and Bay Hills which is the one of the stops for PGA every year); Best shopping place; best restaurants and entertainment. 10 Major Theme Parks bring in 50,000,000 tourists each year, #1 in the world. Disney’s four parks take the top 4 spots by volume among all theme parks in the world.

Real Estate in Orlando...

-Ranked #2 in the nation by price growth (annualized rate in the most recent quarter). Courtesy of CNN Money

Rank

Market

Growth

1.

Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ

38.4%

2.

Orlando, FL

34.0%

3.

Gainesville, FL (Central Florida)

31.9%

4.

Ocala, FL (considered suburb city of Orlando)

30.8%

5.

Va. Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC

27.1%

What Happens in Disney Today...

Daily News on Disney World:

SeaWorld Orlando reconsiders using Tilikum killer whale in shows

3/9/2010 10:47 AM

Tilikum is the killer whale that drowned its trainer Dawn Brancheau. .... SeaWorld said Tuesday that it is reconsidering whether to keep using the 6-ton killer whale that drowned its trainer last month in performances for audiences.

Harris Corp. taps Norway firm in bid for $200 million FAA deal

3/9/2010 10:45 AM

Melbourne-based Harris Corp. said Tuesday it has teamed up with a company in Norway to compete for a deal potentially worth $200 million to produce next-generation radios for the U.S. air traffic control system.

3/9/2010 9:30 AM

For the Holler-Classic Automotive Group in Orlando, no news was bad news Monday.

3/9/2010 8:42 AM

U.S. Rep. John Mica, R-Winter Park, tells Tampa leaders they must beef up bus and other services that will link to the high-speed train between Orlando and their city, according to the Tampa Tribune.

Report: Cold hits Florida tomatoes hard

3/9/2010 8:29 AM

Growers in Florida, the nation's main source for winter tomatoes, say up to 70 percent of their crop was wiped out by January's cold snap in the Sunshine State, according to Florida Today.

3/8/2010 1:46 PM

Consumers must sign up to get cash for their clunker appliances .... Reservations aren't just for dinner anymore. Floridians who want to cash in on the much-anticipated government cash-for-clunker appliances rebate program next month will need to res...Read More

SeaWorld, trainer’s family seek to prevent release of video of fatal killer-whale accident

3/8/2010 4:48 PM

SeaWorld Orlando and the family of a park trainer drowned last month by a killer whale are preparing for a legal battle to prevent video footage of the accident from being aired on television or online.

3/8/2010 11:00 PM

Like the tortoise in Aesop's fable, Orlando-based Darden Restaurants for several years has taken a slow, steady approach to opening new Olive Gardens and Red Lobsters as its competitors built at the frenzied pace of the hare.

3/8/2010 5:04 PM

Northrop Grumman Corp. said Monday it won't bid on a contract to build the U.S. military's next-generation tanker aircraft, apparently wiping out a planned expansion that would have created almost 1,700 jobs statewide, including 500 in Melbourne.

Ruth’s Chris staff drops

3/8/2010 4:54 PM

Lake Mary-based Ruth's Hospitality Group at the end of last year reduced its workforce by almost 500 people, according to its annual report.