Neighborhood Guide: SoDo (South of Downtown)

Experience authentic Italian dishes, including lasagna, ziti, manicotti and ravioli in a small but cozy family-owned restaurant that has been serving the South Orlando community for more than 30 years.

Watch chiseled bartenders wearing barely anything at all while shaking their booty on top of the bar for tips or dance the night away in the jewel box at this gay-friendly nightclub.

Dig into Cuban delicacies during lunch or dinner at this family-run restaurant in South Orlando. Menu options include green plantains stuffed with chicken, shredded flank steak, Paella Valenciana, the Cuban sandwich and flan.

Relax under dim lights, calming decor and cream and purple hues while a masseuse provides you with a pampering session, including a Swedish or hot stone massage in the SoDo district.

Spend the evening watching the game on numerous flat-screen TVs with doctors and nurses from Orlando Regional Medical Center while having a brew and grub at this South Orlando sports bar.

Take a stroll to the Fort Gatlin Shopping Center where Peruvian cuisine rules the menu. Rotisserie chicken is the main attraction paired with arroz con frijoles, rice and beans or papas fritas.

Be daring and get a new hairdo or makeover at this South Orlando salon. The huge front window near the main entrance gives passers-by a chance to watch stylists in action. Offerings include hairstyling, makeup and skincare.

Find sandwiches, salads and soups galore containing fresh, healthy and organic ingredients at this SoDo eatery. Rest assured menu items don't contain high fructose corn syrup, trans fat or MSG.

Work up a sweat pumping some iron or hitting the treadmill and other cardio machines at this 50,000-square-foot fitness facility. Take advantage of the pool, spa, sauna and steam room before heading home.