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Orlando 150 – Wells’Built Hotel
Dr. William Monroe Wells, one of Orlando’s first African American physicians, operated with the mindset that care extended beyond his patient’s physical wellbeing to the wellbeing of the community as a whole – leading to long-term investments in the Parramore District’s infrastructure and economy. When he noticed African Americans visiting Orlando could not find lodging,…
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Orlando 150 – Land of 100 Lakes
Lakes and rivers are a defining characteristic of Orlando and The City Beautiful boasts more than 100 lakes within its limits. From the iconic Lake Eola, with its historic fountain and bevy of swans, to tiny Lake Dot, a freshwater lake covering just 5.42 acres, the beauty of our city’s lakes and adjacent greenspaces offers…
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