Monthly Archives: January 2012

Have We Got a Deal For You!

Posted on January 25, 2012 by john

Central Florida Visitors and Convention Bureau is promoting Polk County with a FREE “Passport to Adventure and Savings”. The card will offer access to savings and special deals to more than 100 attractions, shops and restaurants. Go to http://www.visitcentralflorida.org/passport-to-savings to … Continue reading →

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Annual Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In Coming to Lakeland

Posted on January 25, 2012 by john

Performances by the USAF Thunderbirds will highlight this year’s Fly-In at Sun ‘n Fun in Lakeland. Shows are at 4pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 30, 31 and April 1. Lots of other events and activities are in store … Continue reading →

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Legoland Water Park Opening This Summer

Posted on January 25, 2012 by john

The addition of a water park to Legoland Florida is planned for May and will introduce 7 new attractions. The Duplo Splash Safari will be a shaded area intended for toddlers. Imagination Station will allow kids to create bridges and … Continue reading →

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Real Music Series at Busch Gardens

Posted on January 25, 2012 by john

The Real Music concerts at Busch Gardens in Tampa began this month. Upcoming concerts include The Glenn Miller Orchestra now though January 28 followed by Tony Orlando on February 1-4, Frankie Avalon on February 8-11, Osmond Brothers on February 15-18, … Continue reading →

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That’s Right! Springsteen is coming to Tampa

Posted on January 25, 2012 by john

As part of their 2012 “Wrecking Ball” world tour, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will appear at Tampa Bay Times Forum on Friday, March 23. Tickets go on sale 11am Saturday, January 28, at the Forum ticket office, … Continue reading →

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Ever Been to a Pig Fest?

Posted on January 17, 2012 by john

Now’s your chance! The Annual Lakeland Pig Fest features lots of live music and over 150 teams competing to create the best of barbeque dishes. The event opens at 5:30pm on Friday, January 27 and 10am on Saturday, the 28th … Continue reading →

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An Opportunity to Hear Italian Tenor Andrea Bocelli

Posted on January 17, 2012 by john

The famous Italian tenor Andre Bocelli will perform with Winter Park’s Bach Festival Choir at the Amway Center on Sunday, February 12. Concert and Ticket information is available at http://centernow.org/ResultsVenue.aspx?event=Andrea+Bocelli&vname=Amway+Center&venid=13800&nid=1&ppcsrcBase=1-HY-EB-Amway-Andrea+&dist=GS&uq=andrea%20bocelli&cid=8249325486&gclid=CKaDzOGu160CFYFb7AodiFxxnA

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Something for Everyone at the Lakeland Farmer’s Market

Posted on January 17, 2012 by john

The Downtown Farmer’s Curb Market has 35 – 40 vendors offering lots of special items from food products to toys to jewelry and more! Located at the corner of East Pine Street and North Kentucky Avenue in Lakeland, the market … Continue reading →

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Get Ready for the 2012 Florida State Fair

Posted on January 17, 2012 by john

The 2012 Florida State Fair will be held February 9 – 20 at the State Fairgrounds in Tampa. Get all the information on tickets, concerts, directions and special events at http://www.floridastatefair.com/home

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An Exhibit of “Surface Effects” at Polk Museum of Art

Posted on January 11, 2012 by john

On January 28, the Polk Museum of Art will open an exhibit called “Surface Effects” that will explore the illusion of giving a two-dimensional artwork the appearance of three dimensions. The exhibit will run through April 21 in the Perkins … Continue reading →

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