This is a vintage 1973 edition of the "Canaveral Missile: A Florida Newsletter," published by Florida General Equities, Inc. It provides a fascinating snapshot of Central Florida's rapid economic growth in the early 1970s, especially highlighting the expansion of Walt Disney World and other major projects like Sea World and Wild Kingdom. The newsletter features insightful articles on hotel construction, economic impacts, and statewide development, with specific mentions of the area's booming real estate and leisure industries.
The cover story, titled "Disney Area in Midst of Economic Expansion," cites a report from the Miami Herald that discusses the impact of tourism on Central Florida. Other articles delve into the ongoing construction of attractions like Sea World and an upcoming Asian-themed Disney hotel. Additionally, there are reports on regional economic activities, including Florida's banking sector and agricultural trade with the Soviet Union.
This newsletter is a great piece of Florida ephemera for collectors of vintage tourism memorabilia, or those interested in the history of Disney and Florida's economic development.