Orange County Communities

The fifth-most populous county in Florida, Orange County is home to Orlando and a part of the larger Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metropolitan area. As the home to Orlando, Orange County is the central county found within the metro area and provides plenty of employers, attractions, things to do, and events throughout the year.

Explore the Orange County Communities below...

Major Employers in Orange County

It comes as no surprise that one of the top industries in Orange County is tourism and travel. As the home of Walt Disney World, which is one of the largest employers in the county, tourism is a booming industry all throughout. Of course, Walt Disney World isn't the only theme park in Orange County. Orange County is home to Universal Studios Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando. Neither employs nearly as many people as Walt Disney World, but respectively, they are both large employers in Orange County. Along with the theme parks, Orange County has many other large employers including:

• Orange County Public Schools
• State of Florida Government
• Adventist Health System (formerly Florida Hospital)
• Orlando Regional Healthcare System
• The Federal Government
• Lockheed Martin
• Westgate Resorts
• Darden Restaurants

Many other smaller companies also call Orange County home. The county is even home to one of the largest public universities in the nation; the University of Central Florida. It's also home to Rollins College, Valencia College, and Full Sail University, which are all large employers, as well.

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Things to Do in Orange County, Florida

As a massive tourist destination, there's no shortage of great attractions in Orange County. In fact, some of the best attractions in the entire state are found within the county. Many residents and visitors enjoy time at the theme parks including all four theme parks found at Walt Disney World, the two theme parks at Universal Studios Orlando, and SeaWorld Orlando. In addition to the theme parks, all three offer water parks, which are very popular attractions. While the theme parks certainly provide plenty of entertainment, Orange County also offers museums, the Central Florida Zoo, The Orange County Convention Center, plenty of shopping, and all kinds of dining all throughout. No matter what you enjoy doing; there are plenty of attractions and activities throughout the county. The county is home to the Butler Chain of Lakes, which offers plenty of water activities. Whether you want to enjoy a day out on the water or go on a fishing trip, you'll find plenty of boat ramps and lakes to enjoy all throughout the county.

Annual Events in Orange County

While the many theme parks offer a large number of events all throughout the year, there are plenty of events to enjoy outside the theme parks, too. The Florida Music Festival is held in downtown Orlando every year in April, while the Orlando Beer Festival is held at Festival Park in November. Other great events held throughout Orange County include:

• Sweet and Savory in December
• Florida Blue Florida Classic in November
• MegaCon in May
• Beer 'Merica in May
• Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival in March
• And More!

The county is also home to Camping World Stadium, which hosts multiple College Football Bowl Games, along with other events throughout the year. If you're considering moving to Orange County, Florida, you'll find plenty of things to do, places to see, and a number of top employers. Whether you're moving to be closer to Walt Disney World or for a new job opportunity, there's plenty to explore all throughout the area.