WHERE IN THE REGION

Last week, 85% of voters correctly identified the historic landmark.
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FUN FACTS

	For part of Florida's modern history, the territory of the state was divided into East Florida, (with its capital at St. Augustine), and West Florida, (with its capital at Pensacola).  Until the United States finally gained control in 1821, the two territories were then combined and a new capital was established at Tallahassee - the midway point between Pensacola and St. Augustine.

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Our Region’s Culture – Newest Tourist Attraction As colors fade from tree leaves as they fall, and chill winds begin to blow both in North America and abroad, families begin to think of the warm Florida sun for a scenic, fun-filled and relaxing vacation. [Click Here for Full Story]   Experience a Journey Through Time at the History Center Believe it; it’s true! Orlando does have a history before the arrival of Walt Disney World. In a region best known for spectacular attractions, the Orange County Regional History Center unveils Central Florida’s rich, diverse story with state-of-the-art audio/visual presentations and hands-on exhibits. [Click Here for Full Story]   Looking at the Arts in Central Florida The arts play an important role in the quality of life of our region by making our cities and communities better places to live and work. In Central Florida, a new four-county study unveiled last week by Orlando Mayor Glenda Hood revealed that the Arts have added more than $135 million a year to our region’s economy. [Click Here for Full Story]   Where to Go/What to Do in the Region Whether you want to join a forum, find advocacy groups or places where cultural understanding occurs, the following directory will help you choose from a wide variety of arts and cultural tourism venues including maps, tour information, contacts, and other helpful information. [Click Here for Full Story]   Launching the Region Booking a 30-minute flight to another continent, to a space hotel or to a nearby planet may be in our region’s not so distant future, but in the meantime space leaders have been booking appointments with regional officials to discuss common goals. [Click Here for Full Story]   myregion.org is Hitting the Road! Beginning next month, myregion.org will host a series of “Targeted Outreach Meetings” throughout Central Florida to present its preliminary analysis of the seven-county region and the key regional themes that have been identified during the first phases of the project. In November the myregion.org team will be in Volusia County. [Click Here for Full Story]   Gallis Keynote Speaker in Manhattan myregion.org lead consultant Michael Gallis addressed New York’s top business, political and real estate leaders at a recent major conference focusing on the future of the Manhattan office market, considered to be the foundation of the region’s economy and a barometer of its economic health and dynamism. Gallis was one of only four leading national experts invited to speak at this event. [Click Here for Full Story]