Category Archives: Beyond Orlando

Bok Tower Gardens Offers Discovery Activities for Youngsters

Posted on June 27, 2012 by john

Discovery Days – Great Escapes, a literary escape into the Gardens, will be offered on select Wednesdays for children 6-12 at Bok Tower Gardens. The program will combine the wonders of children’s literature and nature. The schedule begins on July … Continue reading →

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50th Anniversary of Kennedy Space Center

Posted on June 26, 2012 by john

A variety of activities including discussion panels and a special concert by the Orlando Concert Band is being planned for the 50th anniversary of the Kennedy Space Center on Sunday, July 1. The full schedule is available at http://kennedyspacecenter.com/50-year-milestones.aspx?ic_campID=4&ic_pkw=GH_SummerBlastMA_June12.

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Red, White and Zoo Week in Tampa

Posted on June 21, 2012 by john

The Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa will celebrate Independence Day by offering free admission to active duty military and reserve members along with three direct dependents from July 1-7. There will also be free ice cream, special activities and promotions … Continue reading →

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Daytona Beach Pier Reopens

Posted on June 19, 2012 by john

Daytona Beach Pier, a longtime tourist draw, closed in the fall of 2009 and has now reopened with a new restaurant attraction – Joe’s Crab Shack. The end of the 745-foot pier is open for fishing from 7am to 7pm … Continue reading →

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Medieval Times Offers a New Look

Posted on June 18, 2012 by john

The Theme Park Rangers column in the Orlando Sentinel recently announced a new look to the Medieval Times dinner-show in Kissimmee. Read about the new look at http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2012/06/medieval-times-new-show-retains-old-favorites.html. Complete information is available at http://www.medievaltimes.com/. Photo by Dmitri Lytov (Own work) … Continue reading →

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Launches Scheduled at Kennedy Space Center

Posted on June 16, 2012 by john

The era of the Space Shuttles may have ended at the Kennedy Space Center, but there is still lots going on. The Visitor Center continues to be a major attraction on the Space Coast and on Monday, June 18, an … Continue reading →

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Have You Tried Ice Skating in Florida?

Posted on June 2, 2012 by john

The Lakeland Center offers Public Ice Skating from July 3-15 for only $5 with your own skates. For hours and more information for lots of family fun check http://www.thelakelandcenter.com/x_evt_dtl/21637.aspx

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22nd Annual Harvest Festival at Lakeridge Winery

Posted on June 1, 2012 by john

Lakeridge Winery in Clermont has announced its 22nd Annual Harvest Festival on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 22-24. The festival includes over 80 artisans presenting arts and crafts, live music and refreshments available for purchase. Winery tours and tastings are … Continue reading →

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Time to Cowboy Up in Kissimmee

Posted on May 27, 2012 by john

The 129th edition of the Silver Spurs Rodeo is scheduled for 7:30pm Friday and Saturday, June 1 & 2, at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee. Tickets are $15 and children 10 and under get in free. www.silverspursrodeo.com.

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Live at the Gardens: The Friends of Jazz

Posted on May 24, 2012 by john

Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales presents “The Friends of Jazz” as part of its summer music series at 7:30pm on Saturday, June 23. Admission is $20 or $40 for dinner and the concert. The Friends of Jazz is a … Continue reading →

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