Category Archives: Beyond Orlando

Seminole County Celebrates 100 Years

Posted on April 4, 2013 by john

Seminole County will be 100 years old on April 25 and has been celebrating with lots of special events this year. The next big activity is the Seminole County Centennial Festival to be held on Saturday, April 20, from 10am to 5pm … Continue reading →

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Robert Phillips to Perform at Bok Tower Gardens

Posted on April 3, 2013 by john

Robert Phillips will be featured in the next “Live at the Gardens” concert at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales  The concert is on Saturday, April 13, at 7:30pm. Phillips, a classical guitarist, will present a program of music from Spain and Latin America in … Continue reading →

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Rock N Rib Fest in Palm Coast

Posted on April 2, 2013 by john

The Rock n Rib Fest and Carnival in Palm Coast will be highlighted by the Backyard BBQ Contest offering a prize of $5,000. The event on April 12 and 13 also includes the Texaco Country Showdown battle of the bands … Continue reading →

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Fancy Flea Vintage Home & Garden Market

Posted on April 1, 2013 by john

Downtown Lakeland will be the site of an upscale flea market with a fancy name on Saturday, April 6. According the the website, visitcentralflorida.org, the Fancy Flea Vintage Home & Garden Show features “shabby chic decor, antiques, vintage clothing & … Continue reading →

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Two Special Concerts at the Garden Theatre

Posted on March 30, 2013 by john

The Garden Theatre in Winter Garden is the place to be on Friday and Saturday, April 5 and 6. “Jessica D and the Four Boys from Jersey” are in concert Friday at 8pm with a program of classic pop made … Continue reading →

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The Circus Museums at the Ringling Museum of Art

Posted on March 29, 2013 by john

One of the most interesting displays at the John and Mabel Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota is the Circus Museums. Begun in 1948, the Circus Museums document the history of the American circus through memorabilia and artifacts from the Ringling family circus, John Ringling … Continue reading →

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LEGOLAND Announces Major Expansion

Posted on March 28, 2013 by john

LEGOLAND officials recently announced plans for “The World of Chima.” Based on the popular Cartoon Network feature “Legends of Chima,” the expansion will include an interactive family-friendly water ride called “Quest for Chi,” a LEGO challenge called “Speedorz Arena,” a … Continue reading →

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Spring Concert at Osceola Center for the Arts

Posted on March 27, 2013 by john

The Center Singers at the Osceola Center for the Arts will present a Spring Concert on Sunday, April 21, at 2pm. The program will offer an afternoon of great singing and “feel good” music including “Dancing Queen,” “Rock With Me,” “Knock … Continue reading →

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Sun ‘n Fun Splash-In at Fantasy of Flight

Posted on March 26, 2013 by john

The 39th Annual Sun ‘n Fun Splash-In will take place at Fantasy of Flight on Thursday, April 11. The event is open to the public to view amphibious aircraft and seaplanes participating in landings and take-offs as well as competitive … Continue reading →

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Two Nearby Beaches Named “Best” by Vacationers

Posted on March 22, 2013 by john

Clearwater Beach was named “Best Beach Town in Florida” by USA Today readers in January 2013. St. Pete Beach received a Travelers’ Choice Award from TripAdvisor after reviews from vacationers named the beach the number one beach destination in the U.S. … Continue reading →

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