Nicknamed “Soldier City”, St. Cloud lies on the northern part of Osceola County on the shores of East Lake Tohopekaliga in Florida. The nickname came as a result of the city being a retirement home for union veterans of the Civil War.
St. Cloud is in the list of top livable cities in the world because the economy is prosperous and the cost of living is relatively low. Besides, public services are easily accessible and employment opportunities are many. The prosperous economy is driven by tourism, healthcare, education, retail and manufacturing. Some of the major companies located in St. Cloud are: Allen’s Osceola Realty Inc., North American Bancard, Sherlock Security Locksmith, St. Cloud Homes and Land LLC, Central Florida Internists and Tim Handyman Locksmith, providing a conducive economic environment for growth and prosperity.
Education institutions are many, from elementary, middle, all the way up to higher education. Some of the notable ones are Hickory Tree Elementary, Lakeview Elementary, St. Cloud Middle School, Narcoosee Middle School, and St. Cloud High School among others.
Sites of interest include Veteran’s Park, Reptile World Serpentarium, St. Cloud Heritage Museum and Veterans Memorial Library. Lakefront Park is a recreational area with bike trails, splash pad, swimming area, playground and a host of other outdoor activities for recreational purposes. Baseball, hockey, golf, basketball and football are the most common sports.
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