Orlando
The City Beautiful earns its nickname, from its gorgeous lakes and bright, sunny skies to its pristine streets and beautiful architecture. Lake Eola Park, with its swan-shaped paddle boats and majestic fountain, provides an oasis in the city that's ideal for weekend picnics and afternoon lunch breaks. Located in the heart of Florida, the beaches of either coast (Gulf and Atlantic) are accessible in roughly an hour’s drive from Orlando. While it is known for being the home of prominent theme parks like Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and Sea World, Orlando is also the county seat and home to one of the largest universities in the United States, the University of Central Florida. The city contains the Orange County Convention Center, the second-largest convention center in the country, in addition to the busy Orlando International Airport. Orlando is a city of neighborhoods, offering a broad range of apartments, townhomes, and houses available for rent in an array of styles and environments, whether you’re more partial to living in the heart of the city or a quiet suburb. Getting around the Orlando area is simple with access to multiple major highways, including I-4, the 408, 417, 528, and more. After moving to Orlando, you’ll enjoy easy access to attractions like the Florida Mall, International Drive, the Orlando Science Center, Camping World Stadium (home of the MLS Orlando City) and Amway Center (home of the NBA Orlando Magic).
Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg, commonly referred to as Saint Pete, is a vibrant city in Pinellas County nestled alongside the Tampa Bay. Saint Pete is known for its artistic vibe, which is especially evident along Central Avenue, where residents and visitors alike enjoy access to countless theaters, art galleries, performance venues, craft breweries, and eclectic shops and eateries. Saint Pete offers a wide variety of rentals to choose from, whether you prefer to live in a high-rise condo, luxury apartment, or a charming bungalow. You’ll never run out of things to outside of home in the Sunshine City. Saint Pete is home to exceptional museums like the Salvador Dalí Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Saint Petersburg Museum of History, Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum, and the Florida Holocaust Museum. Tampa Bay Rays’ games are held at the local Tropicana Field and the Tampa Bay Rowdies play soccer at Al Lang Stadium. Options for outdoor recreation are abundant in Saint Pete. Residents partake in an array of activities at Vinoy Park, Demens Landing Park, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, Weedon Island Preserve, and Sawgrass Lake Park in addition to the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches in neighboring Saint Pete Beach, Treasure Island, and Madeira Beach. Many Saint Pete residents enjoy short commutes, with Saint Anthony’s Hospital, Bayfront Health Saint Petersburg, the University of South Florida Saint Petersburg, Eckerd College, and Saint Petersburg College all located within city limits. Quick access to I-275, U.S. 92, U.S. 19, and the Skyway Bridge connects Saint Pete to surrounding areas.
