Kissimmee Florida: Explore the Gateway to Kissimmee River Valley - History & Nature Adventures | Perfect for Road Trips & Outdoor Enthusiasts
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Kissimmee, Florida traces its name to the Jororo tribe, among the first to settle along the river valley. Riverboat captains, entrepreneurs, and speculators found Kissimmee and nearby Lake Tohopekaliga irresistible, and soon settlers followed. The 1880s marked this city's first brush with tourism, as the Tropical Hotel became the largest resort hotel south of Jacksonville. As the cattle town struggled to survive floods, the Depression, and downtown neglect in favor of spillover Walt Disney World business, committed citizens fought back and spiritedly rekindled the town into a favored tourist spot.
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This book was a gift for my father on his 90th birthday. Although I didn't actually read it myself, my father was thrilled to tears with the book. He and his wife moved to Kissimmee, Florida about three years ago and they are very happy there. I was glad I was able to find the perfect gift for his special day.
