Before I share more about the Orlando metropolitan area, it’s time for a geography lesson. Central Florida consists of 9 counties, but the Orlando metro area consists of the following counties:
Orlando is the county seat of Orange County which is the most populous and urban county. North of Orange County is Seminole County (where I live) which is primarily a “bedroom community” with beautiful natural areas in its eastern half and explains why it dubs itself as “Florida’s Natural Choice” although its western half is very suburban! South of Orange County is Osceola County which is primarily known as the home of numerous lodging, shopping, and recreational opportunities for Disney World visitors. Due to the relatively short time I’ve lived in central Florida and its location relative to where I live, Osceola County is still largely a “mystery” to me!
Because I live in Seminole County, I’m in the best position to share about Seminole. As we proceed, forgive my “limitations” due to the relatively short time I’ve had to learn about Orange and especially Osceola Counties which are sprawling local jurisdictions much larger in area than the much smaller Indiana counties with whose size I was much more accustomed! In time, I will remedy that situation and I hope that you are pleasantly “surprised” by how much I have already learned and will share with you!
Much of my motivation for this blog is to share my “discovery” with you! Let’s get on with it!
