Trinity Downtown is hosting an end of summer festival in downtown Orlando.  On Saturday, August 29, Trinity Downtown will present the Downtown BBQ Cook-off and Family Festival from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the Trinity campus at 123 E. Livingston St.  Bringing back to the City Beautiful a classic Southern competition (bragging rights for […]

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I started using Twitter a few weeks back (find me @LivingOrlando) and immediately started to search for other Orlandoans using the service. Not surprisingly, I quickly found Orlando’s premier performance artist, @BrianFeldman, who was tweeting away about his current and upcoming performances.
A few days later, I indirectly found @MADAboutWords when someone “retweeted” her post:
“Only two […]

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My wife and I went to Leu Gardens Date Night on Friday evening and had a blast. The movie was “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”, but the night was more about enjoying each other’s company and a simple dinner picnic in the amazing outdoor setting that is Leu Gardens.
We weren’t alone, however. I’d guess 600 or 700 […]

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Over the past few months - in 90+ degree weather, no less - I’ve taken to being in the outdoors exploring the backwoods of Florida. I’m not doing this haphazardly, however, but instead on the trails of our State Parks and State Forests. These areas are quite possibly the most well-preserved and well-suited for hiking, […]

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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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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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