Category Archives: Beyond Orlando

Fine Arts, Science and History Exhibits in the Tampa Bay Area

Posted on November 1, 2011 by john

A rich offering of art, science and history is conveniently available in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area. •Glass artist Dale Chihuly is featured at the Morean Arts Center in St. Petersburg. http://www.moreanartscenter.org/index.php. •The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art is located in Tarpon … Continue reading →

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Vehicle Assembly Building Open at Kennedy Space Center

Posted on November 1, 2011 by john

On November 1, Kennedy Space Center opened the Vehicle Assembly Building as part of the special Up-Close Tour that also includes Space Center Headquarters, the Operations and Checkout Building, the Causeway, the Crawlerway, Orbiter Processing Facilities, the Solid Rocket Booster … Continue reading →

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Iceploration: An Exciting Show Planned For Busch Gardens

Posted on October 26, 2011 by john

Busch Gardens in Tampa has announced plans for an exciting new show in February called “Iceploration” that features ice skating, aerialists, puppetry, and live animals. This spectacular will be presented in the Moroccan Palace where the “Christmas on Ice” show … Continue reading →

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Legoland to Offer Shuttle from Orlando

Posted on August 29, 2011 by john

When Legoland opens in Winter Haven in October, you will have an option to travel by bus for a special preview price of only $5 per person. Buses will leave from Orlando Premium Outlets on Vineland Avenue at 9a.m. and … Continue reading →

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Florida’s Only Drive Through Safari Adventure

Posted on August 29, 2011 by john

Lion Country Safari is about a three-hour trip from the northern Polk County area, but folks who have been there claim it is well worth the drive. Located in Loxahatchee near West Palm Beach on the East Coast of Florida, … Continue reading →

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Local Vineyard is “Best in Class”

Posted on August 24, 2011 by john

Lakeridge Winery, located in Lake County on US Route 27 just six miles north of Clermont, has been selected as “Best in Class” by the Indy International Wine Competition for its White Muscadine wine. The winery also garnered three silver … Continue reading →

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Experience the Wild and Natural Florida

Posted on August 16, 2011 by john

As much as we love theme parks and city sights, it’s fun to get away sometimes and experience a more natural Florida, a wild Florida. If you’re looking for that kind of experience, then head for Florida EcoSafaris at Forever … Continue reading →

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Busch Gardens Directions on Your iPhone

Posted on August 16, 2011 by john

Busch Gardens now offers an app for your iPhone that will give you directions around its Tampa park. It offers lots of useful information such as quickest routes to rides, shows and restaurants, current wait times, weather updates, and phone … Continue reading →

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Too Old for Legos? Think Again!

Posted on August 9, 2011 by john

Legoland Florida has announced a special annual pass for seniors, 60 and older, for $60 plus tax. Although admission is limited to weekdays, the cost is less than a one-day adult admission and it includes the $12 fee for parking. … Continue reading →

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Bok Tower Gardens: A National Historic Landmark

Posted on August 1, 2011 by john

Open every day of the year, Bok Tower Gardens is located in Lake Wales on peninsular Florida’s highest elevation. It’s hardly a mountain, but it does offer beautiful views and easily-navigated paths through wonderful gardens designed by famed landscape architect … Continue reading →

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