Orlando ranks 5^th best city in the U.S. for an active lifestyle according to WalletHub. The region’s mild climate makes outdoor recreational pursuits a year-round lifestyle choice in Orlando.

The region is home to more than 100 top-rated golf courses, which are available for play 365 days a year. This is one reason that more professional golfers live here than in any other city in the United States. The annual Arnold Palmer Invitational is just one of the tournaments that attract top players to Central Florida

Orlando has a colourful array of sports teams and personalities, but the brightest stars in the sports/entertainment venue skies have to be the world-class Amway Center and the recently reconstructed Camping World Stadium.

But, there are plenty of sports and recreation options for amateur sports enthusiasts and spectators as well. Highlights include the following:
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Amway Center

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With its soaring iconic tower, rooftop bars, best-in-class seating options and more, the state-of-the-art Amway Center has redefined the entertainment experience for fans, teams and entertainers alike. This technologically superior arena has received numerous accolades for its unparalleled vision, amenities and customer service including being named Sports Business Journal’s “2012 Sports Facility of the Year.” In addition to being home to the Orlando Magic and the Orlando Solar Bears, the Amway Center routinely hosts the biggest names in the music business like Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift and Garth Brooks.

Camping World Stadium    

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Originally built in 1936, Camping World Stadium underwent a massive $207 million reconstruction in 2014 which yielded a 90% all-new stadium offering numerous modern amenities and enhancements. The Camping World Stadium is the only facility in the world that plays host to back-to-back NCAA Bowl games: the Camping World Bowl in December and the Citrus Bowl presented by Overton’s on New Years Day. The stadium is also home to the Florida Blue Florida Classic, our state’s premier black college football game. Plus, big-name concerts like The Rolling Stones and Guns N’ Roses. In January the NFL’s annual Pro Bowl is played at Camping World Stadium.

Orlando Magic

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Since becoming an expansion franchise in 1989, the Magic have appeared in 14 NBA playoffs, reaching the NBA Finals twice. Some of the biggest names in NBA history have called the Magic home, from Shaquille O’Neal (drafted in 1992) to Tracy McGrady (2000) to Dwight Howard (2004).

Orlando City Soccer

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The city turns purple as fans tailgate before the matches, and the club’s officially-recognized Orlando City leads the MLS in attendance, having drawn more than 62,000 for their inaugural match March 2015 and more than 30,000 for each subsequent home match. A new 25,500-seat soccer stadium that opened in 2017, home to the MLS’s Orlando City Soccer Club and the NWSL’s Orlando Pride.

Orlando Solar Bears

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UCF Knights

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The University of Central Florida (UCF) has a 45,000-seat football stadium and a 10,000-seat convocation center and hosts basketball games, commencement ceremonies, concerts and more.

More highlights include the following:

• USTA built a state-of-the-art facility, the USTA National Campus. The facility features 100-plus courts and houses the USTA’s Community Tennis and Player Development divisions.
• The region’s park network is extensive and well maintained, providing space for activities ranging from youth to adult recreational sports programs to corporate picnics and family reunions. A growing number of hiking and bike trails also dot the region; providing safe, traffic-free expanses for weekend exercise as well as for athletes in training. More information: Orange County Parks | Seminole County Parks & Preservation | Lake County Parks & Trails | Osceola County Parks | City of Orlando Parks & Recreation
• Lake County is home to the National Training Center, a facility where local residents, national and international athletes of all levels gather to train and build strength. World-class track and field athletes from the USA, Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, Great Britain, Jamaica, Netherlands/Antilles, Nigeria and Barbados are among those who have taken advantage of this stellar resource while training for the Olympic Games.

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With a population of 2.3 million residents, plus an average of more than 66 million visitors a year, getting from Point A to Point B across Orange, Osceola, Lake and Seminole counties is critical in keeping the Orlando region’s diverse economy moving. The region’s infrastructure offers reliability and efficiency with forward-thinking plans that include approximately $15 billion in transportation infrastructure, competitive products and quality of life features. This substantial work adds new assets and keeps pace with the area’s fast-paced growth.

The biggest example of this progress — or perhaps more aptly, the ultimate example — is the overhaul of Interstate 4, which runs through Orlando and connects the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean. The $2.3 billion I-4 Ultimate project, started in 2015, is a 21-mile makeover that encompasses downtown Orlando plus areas west and east of downtown — 5.7 miles of “attractions” roadway, 4.2 miles downtown, 4.9 miles slightly east of downtown and 6.4 miles farther east extending into Seminole County. The transformative construction work will continue for several years.

Work was recently completed on another key roadway artery, the Wekiva Park, completing Orlando’s beltway system. The 25-mile tolled expressway provides travel alternatives and relieves local congestion in Orange, Lake and Seminole counties. The investment totals $1.6 billion. One side note: development of the Wekiva Parkway includes setting aside more than 3,400 acres of land for conservation.

In much the same way, SunRail, started in 2015, has breathed new life in commuting to and from downtown Orlando. The improvement project was a $615 million investment in the region’s commuter rail system, running 31 miles from Orange County to Volusia County, with plans for eventually connecting into Osceola County for a total of 61 miles. Also, a $2.2 billion express train is set to arrive soon, connecting Orlando to Miami. Called Brightline by All Aboard Florida, the train service will use an existing railway corridor between Miami and Cocoa and a new track along State Road 528 between Cocoa and Orlando. Brightline launches service between Miami and West Palm Beach in 2017, with subsequent service from Miami to Orlando.

All of the advances keep the words “crossroads” and “hub” as important elements of the region.

Certainly, those words can be used for Orlando International Airport, one of five major airports within the region. OIA (or MCO for travelers) is the third largest origin and destination airport nationwide. And more activity is on the way, thanks to a current $1.8 million expansion.

For the record, those are only some of the highlights regarding what essentially is the region’s infrastructure. For example, the region’s utilities play a chief role, too. Those advanced, modern networks sustain the needs of the community with clean, green sources of fuel, power and water. To illustrate: In 2004, a record-setting hurricane season, Orlando’s downtown corridor never lost power and major technological centers never experienced an interruption in utility service.

That would be the definition of keeping things moving.

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With local creative chefs seeking to please the palates of both visitors and residents alike, here’s a sample of Metro Orlando’s popular dining areas::

Winter Park Village, a vibrant outdoor shopping village, has a mix of shops, eateries, upscale chain stores and Regal Cinema’s 20-screen movie theater. Dining options include Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Mitchell’s Fish Market, P.F. Chang’s, Brio Tuscan Grille, The Cheesecake Factory and Fleming’s.

North of the Village is Maitland where you can listen to live jazz at Jazz Tastings while enjoying delicious wine and famous shrimp and grits. The restaurant was named in 2014 by USA Today as one of the 10 Best NightLife locations. Eden Bar at the Enzian serves a full lunch and dinner menu as well as a theater menu for hungry theater-goers. The trendsetting venue offers first-run independent features and special events, such as the nationally-recognized Florida Film Festival and is frequented by area artists, musicians, writers and celebs. Also in Maitland is Francesco’s Ristorante & Pizzeria which serves authentic Italian cuisine by Chef Francesco Aiello.”] [efitems title=”Winter Park – Park Avenue” text=”Historic Winter Park has been a popular restaurant town for decades, from the charming outdoor cafes that line toney Park Avenue to the many superb restaurants scattered throughout the city including award-winning Luma on Park and sister restaurant Prato. On or near the Avenue there’s Café de France, Park Plaza Gardens, 310 Park South, Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine, The Wine Room, and even a Burger Fi. The newest restaurant to open is Hamilton’s Kitchen in the Alfrond Inn.

A mainstay on Park Avenue is Pannullo’s Italian Restaurant. Chef Richard Pannullo and his partner Michael Schwartz opened their restaurant on Park Avenue more than 20 years ago. “Everything we do here is freshly made, prepared to order,” said Chef Pannullo. “We buy top quality ingredients and give high quality service to our customers for reasonable prices.” Our Publisher frequents Pannullo’s for his favorite fresh veggie pizza.

Zagat-rated Chez Vincent serves traditional French cuisine and is owned by Chef Vincent Gagliano. One can walk through the restaurant into its sister restaurant/piano lounge, Hannibal’s on the Square, which serves casual French cuisine.”] [efitems title=”Downtown Orlando” text=”Dining in downtown Orlando is an upbeat experience as more people flock to the urban center to live, work and play. Among the popular places are Anthony’s Pizza Café, Kres Chophouse, KASA Restaurant & Raw Bar, The Boheme and Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant. Our Publisher heads over to Chef Eddie’s when he wants good home-cooked soul food, such as slowed cooked barbeque, fried chicken, chicken and waffles and his favorite — fresh collard greens.

Thornton Park offers Shari Sushi where the restaurant became known for its high quality sushi and its Sushi Happy Hour. Other notable venues are Mingos, Dexter’s, CityFish, and Graffitti Junktion all offering luscious selections.”] [efitems title=”Ivanhoe Village” text=”Just north of Orlando’s city center is a stretch of stylish, hip restaurants such as Santiago’s Bodega, a tapas-style restaurant and bar known for their famous Sunday Brunch with unlimited mimosas and Ethos Vegan Kitchen, rated frequently by consumers as the best vegan/vegetarian restaurant. Mike Hennessy, owner of the award-winning White Wolf Café, which has been featured on “Rachel Ray’s $40 a Day” show, just opened Wolfie’s Pizzamia. Award-winning Gargi’s Lakeside Italian Ristorante overlooks Lake Ivanhoe and serves classic Italian cuisine. Newly opened in the area is Firebirds Wood Fired Grill in the Market at Mills Park.”] [efitems title=”Baldwin Park” text=”To dine in style, head to the Village Center of Baldwin Park on New Broad Street where majestic 30-ft palm trees line the street all the way to the quiet fountain area of Lake Baldwin. Along the way is an array of restaurants including Zagat-rated Seito Sushi, Jack’s Steakhouse, CaddyShanks Sports Pub, Colibri Mexican Cuisine and Gator’s Dockside Restaurant. Seito Sushi owner Jason Chin’s upscale casual restaurant, Osprey Tavern, will open in early 2015. The gastropub will feature new American cuisine, craft beer, fine wines and cocktails featuring small batch spirits and is located just across the street from Chin’s highly-acclaimed sushi restaurant. Linda’s LaCantina Steakhouse, an Orlando tradition since 1947, sits at one entrance of Baldwin Park on the corner of Colonial Drive and Lake Baldwin Lane and diners have consistently voted Linda’s as “The Best Steak House in Central Florida.”] [efitems title=”Winter Garden” text=”Due west of Orlando is Winter Garden, an historic city giving rise to new restaurants, shops, a farmer’s market and a garden theatre. Built in 1927, the Edgewater Hotel houses the award-winning restaurant, The Chef’s Table, owned by Chefs Kevin and Laurie Tarter. For an entertaining evening, the Attic Door is a wine bar with appetizers, small sandwiches and live music.”] [efitems title=”Networking Events” text=”Newcomers can make new professional and social connections. . . Our Publisher states, “Orlando has America’s best networking events” and recommends: RedCarpetMonday.com®, a sophisticated social and business network featuring successful business owners, professionals and entrepreneurs. PressOnEvents.com is known for their annual Black and White party and Orlando Networking Parties.

WinterParkAnnual.com CEO Anthony Dinova hosts more upscale and trendy events which are musts to attend says our Publisher. They include the annual Derby on Park, the Winter Park Wine and Dine and the Baldwin Park Sip. Orlando’s Godfather of fun, aka Mr. Bob Lee, CEO of LifeOrlando.com hosts his annual Purple Rain and always has an over-the-top Halloween bash.”] [efitems title=”Follow Scott Joseph” text=”Metro Orlando’s most respected restaurant critic will keep you up-to-date about the area’s restaurant reviews, dining news, drinks and chef recipes at scottjosephorlando.com.”] [/efaccordion]

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