ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Located 10 minutes north of Orlando, Maitland has long been primarily known as a suburban area. Since the 1970s when the urban sprawl of Maitland Center was built along with the Maitland Exchange ramps from I-4, Maitland has achieved a major business identity. The Maitland Center offers hotels, dining and a multitude of high-rise office buildings.With the plans to build an upscale downtown area which will include retail space and condos, Maitland will soon have a distinctive downtown area that it has previously lacked.
HISTORY:
In 1838 Fort Maitland was founded as a supply depot for use in the Second Seminole war. In 1880 Maitland started to grow as an actual city with the arrival of the rail road from Sanford.DEMOGRAPHICS:
Population- 14,12525.5% of residents under 18
16.2% of residents over 65
32.6% of households have children
4,825 households
PLACES OF INTEREST:
- Enzian Theater- An art house cinema that is home to the Florida Film Festival.
- Maitland Art Center- founded in 1937.
- RDV Sportsplex - a massive recreation facility with ice rinks, weight rooms, basketball courts, and pool.
ANNUAL EVENTS & FESTIVALS:
There are 3 large art festivals held in Maitland every year:- The Maitland Spring Festival of the Arts - held in April.
- Taste of Maitland - held in May.
- The Annual Maitland Rotary Art Festival - held in October.
BORDERING CITIES:
- Eatonville
- Altamonte Springs
- Fern Park
NOTABLE RESIDENTS:
- Andrea Jackson anchor of The Daily Buzz
- Scott Stapp lead singer of Creed
- Dante Bichette former MLB player
- Mike Stanley former MLB Player
- Chip Caray TBS' lead play-by-play announcer for Atlanta Braves and the #2 play-by-play man for College Football on TBS.
BUSINESSES & SERVICES:
Electronic Arts Tiburon, makers of the popular Madden NFL series and NCAA Football series series.LINKS & INFORMATION:
- City of Maitland
407-539-6200 - Maitland Chamber of Commerce
407-644-0741 - Rotary Club of Maitland
407-263-5218
