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In reply to the discussion: Which city is better, Orlando or Miami? [View all]Tommy_Carcetti
(43,155 posts)97. Not sure.
All I know is from the Wikipedia entry:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Phillips,_Florida
The area of Dr. Phillips is named after Dr. Phillip Phillips, a Central Florida citrus magnate. He was responsible for several key innovations in the processing and packaging of orange juice. He owned thousands of acres of groves, stretching across nine Central Florida counties and extending from Conroy Road on the north to the south end of the Sand Lake Chain, encompassing all of what is now Bay Hill, Orange Tree, Sand Lake Hills and Turkey Lake Park
I wonder why they didn't call it Dr. Phillip Phillips?
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I love how you clearly notice when you've crossed over into Coral Gables.
Tommy_Carcetti
Feb 2013
#58
Perfect balance between commercial/residential and recreational amenities.
Baitball Blogger
Feb 2013
#59
Isn't this like asking which brand of hammer it's better to hit your thumb with? (nt)
harmonicon
Feb 2013
#23
I can understand those things, but there are differences between hammers as well.
harmonicon
Feb 2013
#42
That is why I now live in Georgia after spending most of my life in South Florida. n/t
RebelOne
Feb 2013
#81
I moved north out of Atlanta in '69. Still love going to Islamorada the most!
In_The_Wind
Feb 2013
#82
There's Orlando proper, and then there's the Orlando metro area. Very different.
Tommy_Carcetti
Feb 2013
#55
News cafe sucks. $10 a piece of chocolate cake who looked like its been siting there for ages.
darkangel218
Feb 2013
#117
Yes, I remember Wolfies. I was there years ago before the Ponzie by Bernie Madoff.
In_The_Wind
Feb 2013
#123
Wolfies. Is that the place that charged you a dollar for sharing your meal?
Baitball Blogger
Feb 2013
#125
I remember driving by the Ardmore Farms orange juice company in Deland as a kid....
Tommy_Carcetti
Feb 2013
#127
Samsula! Now there's some memories of driving along a desolate State Road 44 at night.
Tommy_Carcetti
Feb 2013
#104
Inland Florida actually has a lot to offer in terms of natural beauty and charm:
Tommy_Carcetti
Feb 2013
#126
There is some really nice countryside I found while on my motorcycle in and around
bike man
Feb 2013
#129