The following articles are only excerpts. For the full text, click on an article's title.This morning, I was reading through my RSS feeds when I came across an article titled, “Company floats ads in ‘clouds’ shaped like corporate logos.” When I saw that Walt Disney World was involved, I had to read more.
A special-effects entrepreneur from Alabama has come up with a way to fill the sky with […]
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“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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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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Last year, Travelandleisure.com and CNN Headline News polled travelers and residents on what they liked (and didn’t like) about 25 top urban destinations in the U.S. With nearly 60,000 responses, America’s Favorite Cities were ranked on their dining, shopping, culture, nightlife, people, and more. Orlando, which scored relatively poor in most categories, fared well in […]
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It’s been a while since I’ve posted links to other Orlando sites, but I’ve found a couple that may be of use. If you have any Orlando blogs or links, send them along in the comments section (maximum three links per comment).
The first site is really two related sites run by Mark Baratelli - Orlando […]
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If you’re looking for something to do with the kids this weekend, plan a trip to The Orange County Regional History Center. Since January, The History Center has had two exhibits that people of all ages, but especially kids, would love to see.
“Kid Stuff: Great Toys from Our Childhood” features toys from the past 50 […]
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