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Downtown Orlando - Thornton Park Living

Thornton Park
Living in the Thornton Park neighborhood enables residents to keep their fingers on the pulse of the city. The neighborhood is far enough removed from the many tourist attractions that walking these friendly streets provides a much more down-to-earth, homely feel that residents find comforting. If you are looking for a great place to live in Orlando, look no further than the downtown district and discover for yourself why the Thornton Park neighborhood is so highly regarded amongst homeowners and visitors alike.

Economy & Job Market
For those moving here for work, a large part of the Orlando economy is involved in the tourist industry. In 2004, over 48 million visitors came to Orlando. The convention industry is also very popular as is the entertainment (film, television and electronic gaming) industry. The entertainment industry has been aided by the presence of Universal Studios, Disney-MGM Studios, Full Sail School, and other entertainment companies and schools.

The area’s economy also includes industries such as manufacturing. Lockheed-Martin has a large manufacturing facility for missile systems, aeronautical craft and related high tech research. Since the 1970s, the region has also been a popular home base for many computer software and hardware firms, such as IBM and Oracle. Other large scale companies that have offices in the immediate area include AAA, SunTrust Bank, Hard Rock Café, Planet Hollywood, Northrup Grumman, Boeing, Raytheon Systems and General Dynamics.

Higher Education
Employment is abundant and because of the presence of so many leading companies in their respective industries, the local education system in Orlando is also very strong. Technology and aeronautical schools are in abundance with several offering night sessions for working adults. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the Florida Institute of Technology, and the International Academy of Design and Technology are three such universities that offer curriculum in these areas. Traditional universities and colleges in the area include Troy University, University of Central Florida, Stetson University, Rollins College and Keiser College.

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