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Kissimmee
is a city in Osceola County, Florida, United States. It is the
county seat of Osceola County. Kissimmee is a Principal City of the
Orlando-Kissimmee, Florida, Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Osceola
Heritage Park is an event facility featuring a concert arena (Silver
Spurs Arena) and professional sports stadium (Osceola County Stadium).
The Silver Spurs Arena has been host to many acts, ranging from Hilary
Duff and Bob Dylan to an annual rodeo event. Jehovah's Witnesses also use
The Silver Spurs Arena for their annual District Conventions. In 2008, a
number of English and Spanish conventions will be held by the Witnesses,
bringing thousands of delegates to the Kissimmee area for the three-day
events.
Kissimmee
is home to a 650-person capacity outdoor water park, in addition to
multiple golf courses.
Kissimmee
is also home to the Loop, a large outdoor shopping mall at John Young and
Osceola Parkways on the Orange/Osceola County line. It features stores
such as American Eagle, Kohls, and Best Buy. There is also a multi-plex
theater.
Kissimmee
is near Orlando, home to Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort and
SeaWorld, allowing tourists to access the parks through the city.
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