The following articles are only excerpts. For the full text, click on an article's title.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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Yellow Dog Eats, located on Hempel Ave. in Gotha, will celebrate its 10th anniversary this Friday evening with a wine tasting party starting at 7pm. For about $20 per person, you’ll get to sample a selection of wines and enjoy some of the expertly prepared foods that make this restaurant a local treasure.
If you’ve never […]
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Last month, my wife and I became the proud owners of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy. Since then, we’ve been searching out things to do with our “little girl” that are both entertaining and helpful in getting her to become the perfect family pet.
Our first step was to enroll Chloe in PetSmart’s puppy class. […]
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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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