Whether 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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Unbelievable News-Rubber Band Ball to be Homed in Orlando
Thursday, October 29th, 2009Downtown 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 [...]
Light The Night Fundraiser on Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando Last Saturday Was a Success
Thursday, October 1st, 2009Last Saturday, September 26, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society hosted a Light the Night walk in Downtown Orlando at historic Lake Eola. The event was for a good cause, raising funds and awareness for leukemia and lymphoma. Ceremonies kicked off that evening less than half a mile east of The VUE at Lake Eola, a luxury condo high-rise overlooking scenic Lake Eola.
Nearly [...]
Leukemia Light the Night Walk Fundraiser on Lake Eola This Saturday
Thursday, September 24th, 2009This Saturday, September 26, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will be hosting a Light the Night walk beginning at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando. The event is set to begin at 5:30 pm near the lake at the corner of Robinson Street and Eola Drive, less than half a mile east of The VUE at Lake [...]
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