We live in Orlando and while we sort of hate it at times (May to October) I can't imagine leaving the gay oasis that is Orlando. We even considered moving to east of town and not having the high probability of a Drag Race conversation with a waiter was a little disappointing.
Interesting piece on Mt Dora. I live on the other side of the lake in Tavares which is a bit quieter but growing. I didn't know that so many LGBT folks were in the area.
That accommodation option that doesn't break the bank.... For me it does - as it works out to over R100,000 (South Africa) for less than 2 weeks!!! Yeah, NO haha :P