Archive for ‘Winter Garden’

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Search for public art in Orange County

“Remember treasure hunts? Here’s one that’s good for adults, families and people of all ages.”
Those are the words of the Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs office regarding the Public Art Treasure Caches they have hidden near pieces of public art all around Orange County. These Caches have been hidden in an effort to let […]

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The Histories of Central Florida

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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Winter Garden Village

Today I had a chance to visit the new Winter Garden Village shopping area (in the Orlando suburb of Winter Garden). While this shopping complex won’t hold its official “Grand Opening” until November 10, several of the stores and restaurants in this outdoor shopping Mecca are already open for business.
Those of you who followed any […]

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Orlando Golf, Part III

In our look at the golf courses in the Orlando area, we continue with three very nice public courses and a private club close to home …
Public Courses
Stoneybrook West
Stoneybrook West is a fairly typical community golf course. Winding through housing, some swampland and amongst a few small bodies of water, the course has a great […]

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