Monday, September 6, 2010

Archive for ‘2008’

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November events around Central Florida

Pack the Place Pink
Magic is coming to Susan G. Komen with the first ever Komen Magic game when the Orlando Magic host the Philadelphia 76ers on November 6th. $10 from every lower bowl PINK ticket and $5 from every upper bowl PINK ticket purchased through the special Komen magic internet site will be donated to […]

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Orlando Votes: McCain / Palin or Obama / Biden

The debates are over and the election is less than three weeks away. Have you made a decision on who should be our next President?
While Living Orlando will not make an official endorsement, many media outlets are very willing to give us their opinion. Rolling Stone used the title, “A New Hope”, in endorsing Barack […]

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Blog Action Day: Poverty in Orlando

Today is “Blog Action Day”, a day for bloggers to come together and write about one issue. Last year, that issue was the environment. This year, the discussion turns to poverty.
According to the United States Department of Health & Human Services, a family of 4 that earns $21,200 or less is considered to live in […]

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The Ocoee Founder’s Day Festival

The Ocoee Founder’s Day Festival is the most well-rounded community-based event in Central Florida. With a variety of great activities and entertainment, the phrase “There’s something for everyone!” is not just a valid marketing pitch, but the actual truth. There’s a 5K run/walk, fishing tournament, classic car show/parade, carnival rides, beer garden, arts & crafts […]

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Pictures from the Wiggle Waggle Walk

The 8th Annual Wiggle Waggle Walk was kicked off this morning by WFTV Channel 9 / TV 27 meteorologist Tom Terry at Heathrow’s Oval Park in Colonial Center.

I’d estimate that there were 200 or more dogs at the event, which featured costume contests, local vendors and an awards ceremony for individuals and “packs” who raised […]

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Local leaders gather for Create Chaos

Tuesday, October 14th will be a busy day for one local Orlando leader and difference maker.
Lee Cockerell, former EVP at Walt Disney World, is releasing his 1st book, Creating Magic, 10 Common Sense Leadership Strategies From A Life At Disney, which describes how we all can become better leaders in our organizations, communities, and personal […]

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