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Wine and Chocolate Festival at Lakeridge Winery

Posted on December 3, 2012 by john

The Lakeridge Winery in Clermont is sponsoring a two-day Wine and Chocolate Festival from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, December 8, and from 11am to 5pm on Sunday, December 9. Live entertainment will accompany free tastings and tours along with a … Continue reading →

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Night of Lights in St. Augustine

Posted on December 2, 2012 by john

St. Augustine began celebrating the holiday season on November 17 when the Night of Lights began with three million lights on display throughout the city. The event continues through January 31 with lots of activities. For more information visit http://www.floridashistoriccoast.com/nights/.

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Central Florida Christmas Events Listed

Posted on December 1, 2012 by john

A recent article in the Orlando Sentinel listed the upcoming Christmas events in the area. This is a great resource for seeking holiday events beyond the usual. Follow this link to see the entire schedule: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/os-countdown-to-christmas-orlando-20121129,0,4020813,full.story

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Fun Spot Honored by Association

Posted on November 30, 2012 by john

The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)  has named Orlando’s Fun Spot America the top family entertainment center in North America. Funspot has previously been recognized twice by IAAPA for its advertising programs. http://www.funspotattractions.com/index/index.php Other local award winners … Continue reading →

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Just for Kids at SeaWorld Orlando

Posted on November 29, 2012 by john

Just for Kids, concerts aimed at youngsters, is returning to SeaWorld Orlando in January beginning on the 12th with a performance by Imagination Movers. Laurie Berkner performs on January 19 followed by Choo-Choo Soul with Genevieve on the 26 and … Continue reading →

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Gallagher’s Last Smash Farewell Tour

Posted on November 28, 2012 by john

Everyone’s favorite watermelon smasher is coming to Lakeland, so get out your ponchos and goggles and head for the Lakeland Center.  Gallagher is bringing his Last Smash Farewell Tour to the Youkey Theatre on Saturday, December 15, at 7:30pm. Photo: derivative work: Nightscream … Continue reading →

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Breakfast with Santa at Central Florida Zoo

Posted on November 27, 2012 by john

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford are celebrating the holiday season on Saturday, December 8, with Breakfast (or Brunch) with Santa. Breakfast is from 9 to 10:30am and brunch is 11am to 12:30pm. Reservations are required for … Continue reading →

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Christmas Bricktacular at Legoland

Posted on November 26, 2012 by john

Christmas Bricktacular will be celebrated  Saturdays and Sundays in December at Legoland in Winter Haven. This special event will feature a Christmas tree that is over 30 feet tall and made of 270,000 bricks. Events include model building, Santa Scavenger Hunt, … Continue reading →

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Old Fashioned Christmas Parade in Winter Park

Posted on November 25, 2012 by john

The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce and Bright House Networks present the 60th annual ”Ye Olde Hometown” Christmas Parade at 9am on Saturday, December 1, on Park Avenue in Downtown Winter Park. This longest running Christmas parade in central Florida will feature over … Continue reading →

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Cirque Italia at Science & Industry Museum in Tampa

Posted on November 24, 2012 by john

Cirque Italia ACT XII is currently performing under a huge circus tent at Tampa’s Museum of Science and Industry. Final performances of the European-style circus are next week on Wednesday through Friday at 7:30pm, Saturday at 3:30 and 7:30pm, and Sunday at … Continue reading →

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