Heading south for the winter, all over Florida snowbirds can find a variety of holiday displays and lights, without the bitter cold climate they seek to escape.
In Delray Beach, a classic holiday centerpiece can be found at Old School Square in the form of a 100-foot-tall artificial tree. The lighting ceremony occurs December 3, and [...]
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Snowbirds Enjoy South and Central Florida and Orlando Attractions During Holidays
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009How Does Orlando Make You Smile? Film Contest Underway
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009What is it about Orlando that makes you smile? Maybe it’s the theme parks, or scenic Lake Eola and Eola Park. Whatever the reason for your smile, Kids First!, the coalition for quality children’s media, is hosting a two-part film contest titled “Orlando Makes me Smile” where filmmakers can show why Orlando makes them smile.
Kids [...]
Downtown Orlando Sets Sights on Increasing Pedestrian-Friendly Streets and Becoming a Walkable Community
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009How do you make Downtown Orlando a more pedestrian-friendly place?
Dan Burden, founder of nonprofit organization Walkable Communities, paid a visit to Orlando to assess the downtown area. Pointing at a “No Cruising” sign at the corner of Jefferson Street and Orange Avenue, Burden states a downtown area should be where people are cruising; taking their time [...]
Mayor Buddy Dyer To Make State Of Downtown Orlando Address On Silver Screen
Thursday, October 15th, 2009Having recently been a keynote speaker for Orlando Business Journal’s Downtown Update luncheon speaking on economic development efforts and business issues important to Orlando’s downtown, Mayor Buddy Dyer will soon be making it on the big screen. This isn’t for an acting gig in Hollywood, though. Mayor Dyer is gearing up for his “State of [...]
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