Lifestyle

The Orlando MSA is set apart for its remarkable quality of life. With a warm sunny climate, residents enjoy outdoor recreational activities ranging from wind surfing to golf and tennis. Cultural opportunities are available to all age groups, including art festivals, a world-class science center, an annual Shakespeare festival, a Broadway theatre series, ballet, and art museums. From a spectator’s viewpoint, metro Orlando offers exciting sports events such as the NBA’s Orlando Magic, the MLB’s Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros Spring Training, the PGA’s Bay Hill Invitational, Walt Disney World’s Oldsmobile Golf Classic, and college football’s Citrus Bowl. With such a strong tourism presence in the local economy, area attractions are everywhere, including Walt Disney World, Sea World, Universal Studios, and Nickelodeon Studios.