Orange County, Florida is named after the multitude of orange grove acreage in the area. With a population of nearly 900,000 residents, Orange County in central Florida offers a delightful climate and a variety of unique cities. The city of Orlando is the county seat and has a population of 195,000. Downtown Orlando has a bustling financial and banking district within walking distance of a quaint, residential historic district. Forbes Magazine included Orlando on its list of The Best Places for Business and Career Opportunities. Its pleasant climate and easy livability makes Orlando a very popular city to call home.

The city of Winter Park is the site of Rollins College, the state's first private college, which was founded in 1885. The campus has many historic buildings in the Spanish Mediterranean architectural style and sits on the shores of beautiful Lake Virginia. Every February the college hosts a Bach Festival, one of only three such festivals in the country. Park Avenue in Winter Park is the location for upscale shopping, unique gift shops, art galleries, and delightful eateries. Window shopping along the tree-lined sidewalks or sitting on a park bench in the park square enjoying the endless sunshine, Park Avenue has just about everything for the discriminating shopper and Winter Park resident.

Just 12 miles northwest of Orlando is one of the fastest growing communities in Central Florida-Apopka. Nearly 31,000 residents live in this city's 28 square miles. Apopka is a popular area for young families as the city has a well organized recreation department with extensive programs for all ages. Tennis and racquetball courts, softball leagues, and youth programs are available to city residents. Wekiwa Springs State Park located on the north side of Apopka features a crystal clear spring fed swimming area, camping, canoe rentals, trails for horseback riding and bicycling.

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