Category Archives: Beyond Orlando

Half-Price Tickets on Legoland’s Birthday

Posted on October 8, 2012 by john

On Monday, October 15, Legoland Florida will be one year old and to celebrate its anniversary, the park will offer half price tickets that must be purchased on line before the 15th at http://www.florida.legoland.com/firstbirthday and used only on that day. … Continue reading →

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Red, White and the Blues

Posted on October 7, 2012 by john

Polk Museum of Art presents “Red, White and the Blues,” a Texas-style evening of wine tasting, drinks, hors d’oeuvres and the blues on Friday, October 12. Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King with Selwyn Birchwood are the featured performers. http://polkmuseumofart.org/events/red-white-the-blues-2012/. … Continue reading →

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Harmony Hosts Harvest Festival

Posted on October 6, 2012 by john

The town of Harmony will celebrate a Harvest Festival from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, October 20. Activities scheduled are “Touch-a-Truck” featuring a variety of big rigs, hay rides, a pumpkin patch, live music, antique farm equipment display, and food. … Continue reading →

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Best Places to Eat in Polk County

Posted on October 4, 2012 by john

If you’re tired of going to the same old place every time you go out to eat and you are looking for a new dining experience, here are some suggestions. Timeout, the central Florida entertainment guide, invited its readers to … Continue reading →

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Rare Water Lilies on Display at Bok Tower Gardens

Posted on September 29, 2012 by john

Can you imagine the pad of a water lily being large enough to support the weight of a small child? I wouldn’t have believed it unless I had seen the photo accompanying the article about Victoria Longwood Hybrid water lilies … Continue reading →

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Enjoy a Greek Festival in St. Augustine

Posted on September 28, 2012 by john

The 15th Annual Greek Festival sponsored by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church will be held in St. Augustine October 12-14. Enjoy authentic Greek food, be entertained by costumed dancers and musicians, and learn about the contributions of the Greek … Continue reading →

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Tampa Prepares for Oktoberfest

Posted on September 21, 2012 by john

Fun, games, music and beer! That’s Oktoberfest Tampa 2012 on October 12-14 in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park on North Ashley Drive in Tampa. The official keg will be tapped at 6:30pm on Friday to begin the festivities. Check it out … Continue reading →

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Garden Theatre Announces 2012-13 Season

Posted on September 20, 2012 by john

The Garden Theatre in Winter Garden will kick-off its 2012-13 season with a production of “Legally Blonde: The Musical” beginning Friday, October 5. The show will run weekends through Sunday, October 28. This will be followed by the Orlando Ballet’s … Continue reading →

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Central Florida NatureFest October 4-7

Posted on September 18, 2012 by john

Polk County’s four day nature festival is planned for October 4-7 at the Circle B Bar Ranch, the home of Polk’s Nature Discovery Center, centrally located between Bartow, Lakeland and Winter Haven. According to the Visit Central Florida website, NatureFest … Continue reading →

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Sesame Street Safari of Fun at Busch Gardens

Posted on September 17, 2012 by john

Special dining experiences for pre-schoolers are offered at Busch Garden’s Sesame Street Safari of Fun in Tampa throughout the year. Two special events are coming up: “Zoe’s Dance, Dance, Dance Party” on Saturday, September 22, and the “Halloween Monster Mash” … Continue reading →

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