MLB Spring Training Sites in Florida

Posted on February 16, 2012 by john

It’s been a long wait since the final pitch of the 2011 World Series, but Major League Baseball makes its return this month at 14 spring training sites throughout Florida. There are three parks fairly close to our area. These are Champion Stadium at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Kissimmee (Atlanta Braves), Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland (Detroit Tigers), and Osceola County Stadium in Kissimmee (Houston Astros). Eight teams make their spring homes along the west coast of Florida from Dunedin to Fort Myers and three teams are on the east coast – one in Viera, one in Port St. Lucie, and two in Jupiter. http://www.floridaspringtraining.com/

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Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday

Posted on February 16, 2012 by john

On Saturday, February 25, from 10am to3pm, Explorations V Children’s Museum in Lakeland will host a “Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration.” Lots of hands-on activities are planned based on the popular books Green Eggs and Ham and Cat in the Hat. Admission is $7. Children under two are free. http://www.explorationsv.com/

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Expo for Quilters Coming to Lakeland

Posted on February 9, 2012 by john

The Original Sewing and Quilt Expo will be at the Lakeland Center February 23-25 to offer classes, displays, contests and shopping for those who love quiltmaking, sewing, embroidery, and related needle arts. The Expo is open each day at 10am and closes at 6pm on Thursday and Friday; 5:30pm on Saturday. http://www.thelakelandcenter.com/x_evt_dtl/20654.aspx

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Bob the Builder Exhibit at Orlando Science Center

Posted on February 9, 2012 by john

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Now through May 13, the Orlando Science Center is presenting “Bob the Builder – Project Build It”, an exhibit featuring hands-on activities for kids. The Center is open daily, except Wednesday, from 10am to 5pm and is located at 777 East Princeton Street in Orlando. http://www.osc.org/

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Flower & Garden Concerts at Disney World

Posted on February 9, 2012 by john

The schedule of Flower Power Concerts presented by Walt Disney World during the 2012 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival has been announced. All concerts are at the American Gardens Theatre on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings at 5:15, 6:30 and 7:45. The series begins with Jose Feliciano on 3/9-11, followed by Starship starring Mickey Thomas on 3/16-18, The Guess Who on 3/23-25, The Spinners on 3/30-4/1, Chubby Checker and the Wildcats on 4/6-8, Paul Revere and the Raiders on 4/13-15, The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie on 4/20-22, Chuck Negron (formerly of Three Dog Night) on 4/29-29, The Orchestra starring former members of ELO on 5/4-6, Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone on 5/11-13, and Davy Jones on 5/18-20. http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/epcot/special-events/epcot-international-flower-and-garden-festival/

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Universal Orlando Introducing Its First Daily Parade

Posted on February 9, 2012 by john

“Superstar Parade”, the first daily parade at Universal Orlando will begin this spring (date to be announced) featuring characters from “Despicable Me”, “Hop”, “SpongeBob Square Pants”, and “Dora the Explorer.”

Another new feature this year will be a daily salute to Universal Pictures’ history – “Cinematic Spectacular”, narrated by Morgan Freeman. The show will be projected on two 30-foot-by-30-foot water walls on both sides of the park lagoon augmented by fountains, fireworks, and lasers. http://www.universalorlando.com/

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Legoland Water Park Opening Date

Posted on February 4, 2012 by john

As mentioned in an earlier post, Legoland will be adding water activities to its Florida theme park in Winter Haven. They have now announced the opening date – Saturday, May 26. The new area will cost an additional $12 and is only accessible with a regular admission.

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$5 Special at Lowry Park Zoo

Posted on February 4, 2012 by john

Admission to the Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa on Sunday, February 19, is only $5 and kids 2 and under are free. Hours are 9:30am to 5pm. The special price does not include rides.  http://www.lowryparkzoo.com/

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Mardi Gras Lineup at Universal Studios

Posted on February 4, 2012 by john

The annual Mardi Gras concerts at Universal Orlando will begin this year with The B-52s on February 11 followed by Kelly Clarkson on 2/18, Boyz II Men on 2/19, Diana Ross on 2/25, Goo Goo Dolls on 3/3, Big Time Rush on 3/10, J. Cole on 3/16, Jill Scott on 3/17, Hot Chelle Rae on 3/23, B. o. B. on 3/24, Plain White T’s on 3/30, Prince Royce on 3/31, Cyndi Lauper on 4/7, and KC & the Sunshine Band on 4/14. For more on Universal’s Mardi Gras visit http://www.universalorlando.com/.

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Jerry Seinfeld is Coming to Lakeland

Posted on February 4, 2012 by john

Jerry Seinfeld will appear at the Lakeland Center on Friday, March 30 at 7pm. Tickets are now available at http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0D00483A81AD5CEE?artistid=795942&majorcatid=10002&minorcatid=51&brand=lakeland

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