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Winter Music Series at Lakeridge Winery

Posted on December 18, 2012 by john

The Lakeridge Winery in Clermont is sponsoring the Winter Music Series Saturdays during January beginning with Blue Train on the 5th. Old School performs on January 12, followed by BlueStone on the 19th and Tory Wynter on the 26th. Lakeridge wine, beer, … Continue reading →

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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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Downtown Disney’s Splitsville Opens December 19

Posted on December 16, 2012 by john

The much-anticipated opening of Splitsville is just around the corner. The 30-lane up-scale bowling establishment opens on Wednesday, December 19. The two-level layout offers more than just bowling with five bars, two sushi bars, pool tables, outdoor patio dining, live music, … Continue reading →

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Digital Adventure Theater Opens at Orlando Science Center

Posted on December 15, 2012 by john

Hollywood films and 3-D documentaries will be offered in the new Orlando Science Center theater. The technology promises quality four times better than standard high definition. Upcoming shows include “Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace” which ties in to … 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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Orlando Citrus Parade is December 29

Posted on December 10, 2012 by john

This annual tradition in Orlando will kick off at 10am on December 29 with track star and Olympic gold medalist Justin Gatlin serving as the Grand Marshall. The parade features signature floats created from Florida citrus fruit and marching bands … Continue reading →

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Glass Sculpture Celebrated at Museums

Posted on December 9, 2012 by john

The Orlando Museum of Art is joining museums, galleries and universities across the country to commemorate the introduction of studio glass as an art form. “Contemporary Glass Sculpture: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Studio Glass” opens December 22 and will … Continue reading →

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“The Nutcracker” in 60 Minutes

Posted on December 8, 2012 by john

The Orlando Ballet will present The Nutcracker in a 60-minute family version that is condensed to keep everyone’s attention. This special version of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece is at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre at 11am and 3pm on December 22 … Continue reading →

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