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Disney’s Flower & Garden Show Adds Food and Drink

Posted on February 1, 2013 by john

The International Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot will introduce Garden Marketplaces this year. A variety of food and drink kiosks will be added to the festivities in the fashion of the Food and Wine Festival. Among the new features … Continue reading →

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Legoland is Hosting a Party for Girls

Posted on January 29, 2013 by john

The second annual LEGO Friends Weekend is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, February 9 and 10, at Legoland Florida. The activities are planned as a daytime party for girls with building events, entertainment, games, and opportunities to meet with LEGO … Continue reading →

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Central Florida’s Favorite Places to Eat & Drink

Posted on January 26, 2013 by john

The Orlando Sentinel just published its annual Foodie Awards for 2012. This is the 15th anniversary of the awards that highlight the best local area eating and drinking establishments as voted upon by the readers and by Heather McPherson, the Sentinel‘s food critic. There … Continue reading →

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Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival is Sept. 27 to Nov. 10

Posted on January 25, 2013 by john

It’s not too early to begin planning your Fall visit to Walt Disney World. And the International Food and Wine Festival in Epcot is always a good reason to visit. The dates recently announced are September 27 through November 10. No other … Continue reading →

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It’s BBQ Time in Central Florida

Posted on January 20, 2013 by john

Just thinking about this subject makes my mouth water. In addition to the many great BBQ restaurants in our area, there are four BBQ Festivals in the next three months. “The Lakeland PigFest” is 6-10pm on Friday, January 25 and … Continue reading →

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2nd Annual Key Lime Pie Festival

Posted on January 12, 2013 by john

The Florida Key Lime Pie Festival will be celebrated January 19 from 10am to 8pm in the Cocoa Riverfront Park. The event includes live entertainment, refreshments, culinary displays and demonstrations, and Florida artisans. It’s all highlighted by the “Miss Florida Key Lime Pie” … Continue reading →

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The 2013 Villages Renaissance Faire

Posted on December 30, 2012 by john

Jousters, swordsmen, musicians, comedians, belly dancers, and vendors of merchandise and food are on tap at the 2013 Villages Renaissance Faire in the Village of Hopewell, just South of Plant City. Activities run from 9am to 5pm on the Villages … Continue reading →

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Monsieur Paul Restaurant in Epcot is Open

Posted on December 24, 2012 by john

The France Pavilion in Epcot is now boasting the newest restaurant in the park - Monsieur  Paul. Open every day for dinner at 5:30pm, Monsieur Paul features casual refined French cooking under the direction if its chef, Jerome Bocuse. Reservations are encouraged … Continue reading →

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Winter Music Series at Lakeridge Winery

Posted on December 18, 2012 by john

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

Posted on December 17, 2012 by john

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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