Looking back on the history of Central Florida, there are a few common threads. American Indians, the growth of the citrus industry, the great freeze of 1894-1895, the two World Wars and the explosion of the tourist industry all shaped the area into the towns and cities we know today. But while there are many […]

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The Arnold Palmer Invitational starts tomorrow and there are plenty of reasons to be excited about this year’s event. The one reason that most people are excited about, though, is that Tiger Woods is once again playing in the tournament. Right now, Tiger is playing at the top of his game and may be competing […]

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Where does one go on a first date in Orlando? Depending on the personalities of the individuals involved, the answer to that question could include just about anything. Here are our favorites …
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There are a lot of great options for first dates in Orlando. For me, though, I’d start with a trip to The Wine […]

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What do international travel, Thanksgiving dinner and an air show have in common? Not much …
Celebrate 50 Years of NASA at World Space Expo
Highlighted by an air show on Saturday and Sunday, the World Space Expo will be held this weekend (Nov. 1-4) at the Kennedy Space Center complex. Former astronauts will be in attendence […]

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If it weren’t for the theme parks, the Orlando area would surely be known for its golf. From nine-hole walking courses to private country clubs that host PGA Tour events, there is an ever-growing list of places to play. In order to get through this list, I’ll pick a few courses each week to detail […]

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Back in the 1980’s and 1990’s when I was growing up in Orlando, the Dr. Phillips area was mostly neighborhoods and doctors’ offices. Nowadays, this area - West Sand Lake Drive, in particular - has turned itself into the center of fine-dining in southwest Orlando.
On land that used to be orange groves, restaurants such as […]

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