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Belle Isle, Florida, in Orange county, is 5 miles S of Orlando, Florida (center to center) and 75 miles NE of Tampa, Florida. Part of the surrounding Orlando metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Belle Isle is home to some 5,531 residents.
Belle Isle was originally settled in sometime during the 9th century by the Timucua, an American Indian tribe. The city had an organized government for the first time in 1924. The first mayor was C.H. Hoffner. This government lasted till 1938. The government was activated again in 1954 and has been functioning since then. From 2003 onwards, the city has been managed by a council-manager government.
The Lagoon Park is home to many types of birds and other varieties of wildlife. It is perfect for family picnics with its open grassy areas and pond. The Perkins Boat Ramp offers facilities for recreational water sports. The Swann Beach serves as a swimming beach, as well as a park.
The city is served by Orlando International Airport.
The city is served by the Valencia Community College.
Belle Isle strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
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