Lake Eola is quite the belle of the holiday ball for the 2009 season. Despite the city’s budget cuts on holiday decorations, Lake Eola will still be the prize, hosting a tree lighting ceremony for the city of Orlando. Earlier in the season, Mayor Buddy Dyer eliminated a tree lighting ceremony at city hall, and [...]
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Orlando Holiday Season Crowns Lake Eola Belle of the Holiday Ball
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009Orlando Offers all Generations a Diverse Experience Beyond Theme Parks
Thursday, December 17th, 2009For folks young and old, Orlando is a destination full of reminiscing and dreams; where many can relive their childhood family vacations or their childhood dreams of visiting a number of amusement parks and museums. Orlando provides baby boomers with a great place to vacation, whether it’s alone or with their children and grandchildren.
An endless [...]
Snowbirds Enjoy South and Central Florida and Orlando Attractions During Holidays
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009Heading 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 [...]
How 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 [...]
Unbelievable News-Rubber Band Ball to be Homed in Orlando
Thursday, October 29th, 2009Whether you “Believe it or not,” the largest rubber band ball in the world is coming to central Florida, finding a new home in Orlando at Ripley’s Believe it or Not Odditorium on International Drive. Created and grown in Lauderhill, Florida, the now 9,000 pound rubber band ball took Joel Waul almost six years to [...]
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