Category Archives: Beyond Orlando

Gasparilla Pirates are Invading Tampa Bay

Posted on December 17, 2012 by john

Invading pirates return to Tampa Bay for the annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival on Saturday,  January 26, 2013. Ye Mystic Crewe of Gasparilla will sail into Hillsborough Bay, celebrate with an Invasion Brunch at the Tampa Convention Center, display their treasures … Continue reading →

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Your Guide to Springs in Florida

Posted on December 14, 2012 by john

The Orlando Sentinel published a guide to the natural springs in Florida. Included are six springs in the Orlando area: Wekiwa Springs State Park, Rock Springs Run at Kelly Park, Blue Spring State Park, Deleon Springs State Park, Gemini Springs, and … Continue reading →

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St. Petersburg’s Sunken Gardens

Posted on December 13, 2012 by john

Sunken Gardens, a 100-year-old botanical paradise in St. Petersburg, offers a unique display of over 50,000 tropical plants and flowers. In 1903 a local plumber drained a lake, created a garden and began charging a nickel in the early 1920s when the … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve at the Parks

Posted on December 11, 2012 by john

A recent article in the Orlando Sentinel described popular New Year’s Eve parties from Key West to St. Augustine. In our area, the article features bashes at Walt Disney World, Universal CityWalk, SeaWorld Orlando, St. Augustine Beach and LEGOLAND Florida. … Continue reading →

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Folk Art Holiday Workshop

Posted on December 4, 2012 by john

The Polk Museum of Art is sponsoring a Folk Art Holiday Workshop on Saturday, December 8, from 10am to noon. Each participant will have the opportunity to create a unique wreath with a holiday theme using a special collaging art technique. … Continue reading →

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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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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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