Local Resources
Area Events are highlighted by month. Please use links or phone numbers provided for more details.
Following the event list is a directory of local resources that will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area.
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Airboat Rides at Boggy Creek - Glide through the wetlands viewing Florida's native wildlife. Start with a leisurely idle down our natural canal and experience the excitement of viewing exotic birds, turtles and the Florida alligator in their own natural environment.
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Arabian Nights Dinner Attraction (Kissimmee) - Experience a storybook tale of Romance & Intrigue amidst the splender of the Palace of horses. More than 60 of the world's most Beautiful & Graceful horses combine with all the Majesty & Grandeur of a broadway production to create a unique and wonderful show. Dine on a sumptuous prime rib banquet prepared for the Sulton himself.
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Cypress Gardens (Winter Haven) - Celebrate 70 years of fun at Cypress Gardens Adventure Park. Discover 39 exhilarating rides, dazzling shows, all-star concerts and Splash Island. It's fun for all ages!
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Old Town (Kissimmee) - Old Town Shopping, Dining, & Entertainment. 75 Specialty Shops, 8 Delicious restaurants and 18 Thrilling Rides - Fun for everyone in the family!
Home of the Largest Weekly Car Cruises including the
Saturday Nite Cruise® with over 300 classic cars all 1972 and older starting at 1pm.
Free parking & Admission!
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Petting Farm @ Green Meadows - Green Meadows Petting Farm offers an ideal country setting that you and your family can enjoy. Our petting farm is perfect for folks who live in Florida, or for those of you who are vacationing in the Kissimmee area. The whole family will have a chance to enjoy the quiet country setting with more than 300 farm animals to touch and see. Visit us for a truly educational and fun experience.
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| Schools | |
Florida Department of Education - This official state webite offers a wealth of school reports, statistics, demographics....
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Imagine Schools - Imagine Schools runs several of the area's charter schools. Check out their mission and the choice they offer in the public education arena.
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Montessori OASIS School - We are currently offering programs for Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade
and in the near future we will have a Children's House that will be be offering a class for
children 3-6 years of age.
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Osceola District Schools - We created resource webpages for parents, students, businesses, and employees to assist you in finding the information you are looking for. It's a one stop spot for quick and valuable information! Phone: 407-870-4600
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School Information - Free School Profiles available right here. Also check out the community profiles page on the menu to the left!
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| Mortgage | |
PHH Mortgage - Complete mortgage services including free prapproval by phone or internet - 7 days a week!
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| Community Assistance | |
American Red Cross - Central Florida - The American Red Cross of Central Florida serves Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. The chapter's employees and volunteers provide disaster assistance to an average of one family each day. Phone:407-847-2780.
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Osceola County Council on Aging - The Osceola County Council on Aging is a private, non-profit agency dedicated to providing services and housing to promote the physical, mental and social well-being of seniors, at-risk youth, adults with disabilities and their care givers in our community. Phone: 407-846-8532.
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| Hotels / Motels / Suites | |
Best Western Maingate East Hotel & Suites (Kissimmee) - The Best Western Maingate East Hotel & Suites is conveniently located for all that Orlando / Kissimmee area has to offer. Open our Web site to discover the services and amenities that await your arrival. Phone:407-870-2000.
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Celebration Hotel (Celebration/ Kissimmee) - The Celebration Hotel is a "delightfully charming" upscale boutique hotel nestled in the town of Celebration, steps from the town promenade, nature trails, shops and entertainment. Ideally located within 20 minutes of the airport and convention center. Our hotel is a proud recipient of the coveted AAA Four-Diamond Award. Phone: 407-566-6000
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Comfort Suites Maingate East (Old Town) - The Comfort Suites® Maingate East is just two miles from Walt Disney World amusement park, and offers an excellent location, spacious accommodations and great amenities. This Kissimmee, FL hotel is adjacent to the Old Town shopping and entertainment complex. Phone:407-397-7848.
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Gaylord Palms Resort - Few other places can summon such an immediate response as the atrium of Gaylord Palms' Resort & Convention Center. You'll be awestruck by the resort's signature glass dome, where the Florida experience is showcased in all its glory , from the history and old-world charm of St. Augustine to the colorful and festive island spirit of Key West, to the mysterious waters and cypress of the Everglades. Phone: 407-586-0000.
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| Local Weather | |
Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars....
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| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Oficial County Websites | |
Osceola County -
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| Our Region's Future | |
My Region .org - An organization of citizens and leaders from public, private and institutional sectors who have launched a program to prepare the Central Florida Region to compete more effectively in the 21st century while enhancing the quality of life of its citizenry.
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| Relocation Links | |
| Kissimmee Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Tax Information | |
Bayview Financial Exchange Services - When selling business or investment Real Property, defer capital gains taxes by using Bayview as your Qualified Intermediary. Website offers a 1031 overview webinar.
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First-time homeowners - This IRS publication provides tax information for first-time homeowners. Your first home may be a house, condominium, cooperative apartment, mobile home, houseboat, or house trailer.
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| Telephone / Cable / Internet | |
Adelphia - Imagine a simple and easy way to choose the entertainment and Internet services that fit the way you live - It's The New Adelphia. Phone: 888- 683- 1000.
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Brighthouse Networks - Brighthouse Networks provides cable services, local phone and high speed internet services. Enter your zip code in their website to see if they are in your area.
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Embarq (formally Sprint) - Embarq (formally Sprint) offers local telephone service, DSL high speed internet, wireless and Dish network packages.Residential Service: 800-339-1811. Business Service: 866-366-2500.
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| Utilities | |
Florida Government Utility Authority (FGUA) - The Poinciana System of the FGUA provides water and wastewater for portions of Polk and Osceola counties, northwest of Lake Hatchineha. Phone: 407-933-5302
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Kissimmee Utility Authority - Serving the Kissimmee area. For information call: 407-933-7777.
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Orlando Utilities Commission - At OUC, we provide reliable, quality service to the entire City of Orlando, a portion of unincorporated Orange County, and the City of St. Cloud. For info call: 407-423-9100
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Peace River Electric Cooperative - Peace River Electric Cooperative, Inc., also referred to as PRECO, is a fast growing electric distribution cooperative providing service in ten Florida counties including Osceola (Kenansville & Yeehaw Junction areas), and Polk. Phone: 863-773-4116
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Progress Energy Florida - Progress Energy provides power for 110 cities across Florida including unincorporated Osceola county. For information call 800-653-8336.
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Toho Water Authority - Toho Water Authority is the local water provider serving the corporate limits of Kissimmee as well as parts of central and Northwest Osceola County. New Service and billing questions, contact KUA @ 407-933-7777
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