Monthly Archives: December 2012

Radio Station Guide for Central Florida

Having trouble finding the kind of music or talk radio you enjoy? Here’s a link to radio stations in Orlando, Polk County and Tampa with a description of each. http://www.theledger.com/article/20110608/ENTERTAINMENT/110609386?p=1&tc=pg

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Universal Orlando Exhibit at the History Center

“A Year in the Life: Backstage to Onstage at Universal Orlando Resort” will open January 26 at the Orange County Regional History Center. The year-long exhibit is described in this Orlando Sentinel article – http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2012/12/history-center-preps-expanded-exhibit-about-universal-orlando.html Photo by Ebyabe (Own work) … Continue reading

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Welcome to the Festival of Chocolate

Described as “The Ultimate All-Chocolate Shopping, Interactive and Educational Event” Takes place at the Museum of Science and Industry in Tampa on January 19, 20 and 21. The event includes activities for children and adults, classes, demonstrations, competitions, merchandise and … Continue reading

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Winter Music Series at Lakeridge Winery

The Lakeridge Winery in Clermont is sponsoring the Winter Music Series Saturdays during January beginning with Blue Train on the 5th. Old School performs on January 12, followed by BlueStone on the 19th and Tory Wynter on the 26th. Lakeridge wine, beer, … Continue reading

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Gasparilla Pirates are Invading Tampa Bay

Invading pirates return to Tampa Bay for the annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival on Saturday,  January 26, 2013. Ye Mystic Crewe of Gasparilla will sail into Hillsborough Bay, celebrate with an Invasion Brunch at the Tampa Convention Center, display their treasures … Continue reading

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Downtown Disney’s Splitsville Opens December 19

The much-anticipated opening of Splitsville is just around the corner. The 30-lane up-scale bowling establishment opens on Wednesday, December 19. The two-level layout offers more than just bowling with five bars, two sushi bars, pool tables, outdoor patio dining, live music, … Continue reading

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Digital Adventure Theater Opens at Orlando Science Center

Hollywood films and 3-D documentaries will be offered in the new Orlando Science Center theater. The technology promises quality four times better than standard high definition. Upcoming shows include “Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace” which ties in to … Continue reading

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Your Guide to Springs in Florida

The Orlando Sentinel published a guide to the natural springs in Florida. Included are six springs in the Orlando area: Wekiwa Springs State Park, Rock Springs Run at Kelly Park, Blue Spring State Park, Deleon Springs State Park, Gemini Springs, and … Continue reading

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St. Petersburg’s Sunken Gardens

Sunken Gardens, a 100-year-old botanical paradise in St. Petersburg, offers a unique display of over 50,000 tropical plants and flowers. In 1903 a local plumber drained a lake, created a garden and began charging a nickel in the early 1920s when the … Continue reading

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Antique Festival in January

The Greater Orlando Coin Show, Antiquarian Book Fair, and Antique Festival will be held at the Central Florida Fairgrounds from 9am to 6pm on Saturday, January 12, and from 10am to 4:30pm on Sunday, January 13. The Fairgrounds are located … Continue reading

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