Orlando's Culture

[pianogal]

Originally Posted by Kali's Grandma

There is a large gay population in Thorton Park near Lake Eola. I love the shops and restaraunts in that area.

True. I have a friend who lives in Thornton Park and she told me this several years ago. It's a beautiful neighborhood but pricey.

[MisterNY]

Originally Posted by rogercobb

You need a car throughout Florida except a few places that come to mind. You might be alright without a car in St. Pete. It seems much more compact than areas like Orlando and Jax. If you live in Miami you might be able to get around without a car.

Wrong....As someone posted earlier, you need a car everywhere in Florida. Miami/Ft Lauderdale are no exception.

[TrishP7]

Originally Posted by MisterNY

Wrong....As someone posted earlier, you need a car everywhere in Florida. Miami/Ft Lauderdale are no exception.

I second that!

[Thejan]

2 issues:

1: staying at a resort: take a hotel at one of the resorts (they ALL shuttle you to their hotel; by the way, this saves on tolls too!) and take daily shuttle buses from there (they go as far as the Cape). If you like that type of a vacation, you will not need to rent anything.
2: going outside the bounds of Disney/resorts: you will need a car. Public transportation is bad, at best. Be very careful though: people there have a short fuse and will sue you over almost nothing. On top of that, they are all armed.

I'd rent a car and visit some of the beautiful springs around there. Just outside Orlando, nature is just breathtaking.



Jane.

[rogercobb]

Originally Posted by MisterNY

Wrong....As someone posted earlier, you need a car everywhere in Florida. Miami/Ft Lauderdale are no exception.

First of all I've lived in Florida for 20 years and have travelled throughout the state. I've lived in St. Pete w/o a car. Moderator cut: removed personal attack

[cmj_fla]

Ok, everyone back to the original topic and no more personal attacks.