Monthly Archives: November 2011

Strawberry Festival Concerts Announced

                    The 77th Annual Florida Strawberry Festival will be celebrated in Plant City from March 1 -11. In addition to the carnival rides, agricultural and commercial displays and a never-ending supply … Continue reading

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Make-Believe Art at the History Center

A unique exhibit opened recently at the Orange County Regional History Center – “The Serious Art of Make-Believe”. This exhibit featuring detailed drawings, architectural plans, set designs, props and costumes from the archives of Universal Orlando continues through April 29 … Continue reading

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Former Polk County Ranch Becomes Nature Reserve

Polk County recently opened Marshall Hampton Reserve, 1,173 acres of wildlife and natural beauty, near Thornhill Road and County Road 540 in Polk County. There is no admission to enjoy the two unpaved trails: the 3.5 mile Acorn Hammock Trail … Continue reading

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Fine Arts, Science and History Exhibits in the Tampa Bay Area

A rich offering of art, science and history is conveniently available in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area. •Glass artist Dale Chihuly is featured at the Morean Arts Center in St. Petersburg. http://www.moreanartscenter.org/index.php. •The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art is located in Tarpon … Continue reading

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Vehicle Assembly Building Open at Kennedy Space Center

On November 1, Kennedy Space Center opened the Vehicle Assembly Building as part of the special Up-Close Tour that also includes Space Center Headquarters, the Operations and Checkout Building, the Causeway, the Crawlerway, Orbiter Processing Facilities, the Solid Rocket Booster … Continue reading

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