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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Rainy days are good for taking long naps and enjoying some quite time alone. Well, sometimes they are. For those days where you still want something to do, here are our favorites …
Amanda
I love rainy days. I don’t mind getting a little wet and “soaking” up all the activities I would also enjoy on a […]

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When I hear that a circus is coming to town, the first thing that comes to mind is the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus. After all, “The Greatest Show on Earth” has been around for over 130 years and travels to every major metropolitan city across the country. They are an American tradition.
This […]

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Driving home from work last night, I saw my first pumpkin patch of the year. Located on Clarke Rd. about two blocks north of the West Oaks Mall in Ocoee, the 1/4 acre site was packed corner to corner. In the ten or so seconds I had while waiting at a stop light to look […]

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Continuing our look at Orlando’s golf courses, here are four additional places to play in the area. If you have any thoughts on these courses or on other courses you’ve played, please drop us a line in the comments.
Public Courses
Walt Disney World’s Palm Course
The Palm is another typical Florida golf course that does nothing to […]

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