The World of Fruit
Despite what the title implies, this isn’t about the residents of Orlando (well, maybe a little). To the Northwest of Orlando (near Clermont) is the Showcase of Citrus, or what I affectionately call the World of Fruit (WoF). WoF is from the same heritage as Dinosaur World, Waltzing Waters, Cypress Gardens and others. It’s what provided Florida with its charm before the Disney’s of the world changed the game. I don’t have a problem with Disney, but I do appreciate these small roadside attractions. When I worked in Florida, I drove by this stand twice daily. That was in the extremely difficult consulting environment following 9/11, and my commute was not something to which I looked forward. It was only on the last day working in...