Monthly Archives: June 2012

Golf Opportunities in Central Florida

Planning on some golf during your Florida vacation? Well, you have lots of golf clubs and courses to select from. TouristFlorida.com provides us with an extensive and detailed list of local courses at http://www.touristflorida.com/golf.html.

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Red, Brick & Boom at Legoland July 4-7

Legoland Florida will celebrate Indepence Day for four nights – July 4-7 – with a variety of activities that include a spectacular show that turns fireworks into exploding Lego bricks when using special viewing glasses. Other events include Backyard Games, … Continue reading

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Do You Belong To D23?

D23 is the Official Disney Fan Club and membership is open to anyone who loves all things Disney. The D stands for Disney and 23 represents 1923, the year that Walt Disney went to California to begin The Walt Disney … Continue reading

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Bok Tower Gardens Offers Discovery Activities for Youngsters

Discovery Days – Great Escapes, a literary escape into the Gardens, will be offered on select Wednesdays for children 6-12 at Bok Tower Gardens. The program will combine the wonders of children’s literature and nature. The schedule begins on July … Continue reading

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50th Anniversary of Kennedy Space Center

A variety of activities including discussion panels and a special concert by the Orlando Concert Band is being planned for the 50th anniversary of the Kennedy Space Center on Sunday, July 1. The full schedule is available at http://kennedyspacecenter.com/50-year-milestones.aspx?ic_campID=4&ic_pkw=GH_SummerBlastMA_June12.

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Reflections: Paintings of Florida 1865-1965

The Orlando Museum of Art is currently displaying an exhibit of Florida’s history through paintings from the collection of Cici and Hyatt Brown. The Museum is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 10am to 4pm. For more information, go to www.omart.org.

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Rock the Universe Returns in September

The performers for this Fall’s Christian music festival -Rock the Universe – at Universal Studios Orlando have been announced. Skillet, Newsboys, Jeremy Camp, for KING & COUNTRY, Family Force 5, Robert Pierre, Group 1 Crew, We As Human and Everfound … Continue reading

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Despicable Me Minion Mayhem Opens July 2

The latest word from Universal Studios says the official date for the opening of Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride is Monday, July 2. The ride featuring characters from the film Despicable Me starts with recruiting minions and ends with a … Continue reading

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Red, White and Zoo Week in Tampa

The Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa will celebrate Independence Day by offering free admission to active duty military and reserve members along with three direct dependents from July 1-7. There will also be free ice cream, special activities and promotions … Continue reading

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Stormchaser Sean Casey at Orlando Science Center

Sean Casey, star of the film Tornado Alley and the TV show Stormchasers!, will appear at the Orlando Science Center at noon on Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1. Casey will introduce the film and be on hand afterwards … Continue reading

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