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City of Kissimmee

Kissimmee is a city in Osceola County, Florida. It is the county seat of Osceola County. The area was originally named Allendale, after Confederate Major J. H. Allen who operated the first cargo steamboat along the Kissimmee River - the Mary Belle. It was renamed Kissimmee when incorporated as a city in 1883. The name, Kissimmee, came from 'Cacema', a Native American name meaning 'long water'. It’s defined by its proximity to the region’s multitude of amusement parks, including the massive Walt Disney World Resort complex.

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Our trip to Spain was awesome! We enjoyed every minute of our trip - it was perfect from the first to the last minute. The biggest surprise was that everything worked out as planned and probably even better than we had planned. There were no issues with flights or hotels.  The hotels you suggested were a delight. The hotel in Madrid was in a perfect location to explore the city - all highlights were in walking distance and the park. The room...

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