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Helpful Tips on Renting an Apartment in Orlando

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Know your rights before renting an apartment The decision about whether to rent an apartment or buy a home is complicated, because each offers different advantages. Apartment life is convenient and flexible; buying a home provides stability and is typically … Continue reading

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New Stores, Fountains, and a Capital Grille Coming Soon to the Mall at Millenia in 2013

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We stopped by the Mall at Millenia on March 16th, 2013 and there is a lot of activity with new stores getting ready to open and existing stores finding new locations in the mall with updated storefronts and interiors. Stores … Continue reading

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Harlem Shake Orlando Florida Compilation

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Well now I have another reason to renew my UCF Season Football tickets this year. I have a good feeling that we will be seeing some Harlem Shaking along with Zombie Nation in 2013. Here is our compilation of Orlando … Continue reading

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Darth Vader Gets a Lifetime Pass to Disney World as Disney Buys Lucasfilm that Includes the Star Wars Franchise

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After checking out Disneyland in California a year ago (see video below), Darth Vader must have told the Skywalker’s about it and Disney has rewarded him with a lifetime pass to the parks as Disney announced the purchase of Lucasfilm … Continue reading

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New Home Construction Going Up in Orlando along with Housing Prices in 2012

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CNNMoney published the video below on October 25, 2012, talking about how national home builders have returned to Orlando and that new construction is on the rise again (click here to read the article).

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President Bill Clinton talks about Orlando and UCF on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart in 2011 and 2012

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Update: September 21st, 2012: Bill Clinton mentioned UCF on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart for a second time in one year with his appearance on Thursday, September 20th, 2012 talking about the number of simulation companies coming out of … Continue reading

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Orlando Local Guide Endorses Marco Peña for the Florida House of Representatives in District 49

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Orlando Local Guide is a non-partisan website that doesn’t typically endorse candidates of either party but today we announce our first ever endorsement for Republican Marco Peña for the Florida House of Representatives in District 49. Marco Peña for the … Continue reading

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Stuff UCF Fans Say

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I was passed along this video that I wanted to share on Orlando Local Guide entitled: “Stuff UCF Fans Say” by Scooter Magruder. I would like to disclose that I am a proud UCF Alumni and Season Ticket Holder and … Continue reading

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Dr Phillips Performing Arts Center Groundbreaking Ceremony

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The groundbreaking ceremony for the Dr Phillips Performing Arts Center was held on Friday, June 23, 2011 at the site where the performing arts center is going to be built. Dr Phillips Performing Arts Center Groundbreaking Ceremony The Dr Phillips … Continue reading

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Orlando Local Guide launches new website dedicated to celebrating the Fourth of July in Orlando

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Orlando Local Guide is announcing the launch of a new website today that is dedicated to celebrating the 4th of July in Orlando, Florida that can be accessed at 4thofJulyOrlando.com. 4thofJulyOrlando.com The 4thofJulyOrlando.com website was created to be a one-stop-shop … Continue reading

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Orlando Local Guide Launches New Orlando Concert Guide Website and Blog

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Orlando Local Guide launches Orlando Concert Guide today providing the residents and visitors to the city of Orlando a new way to find their favorite concerts and comedy acts. Orlando Concert Guide Website Address: http://OrlandoConcert.com Orlando Concert Guide is unlike … Continue reading

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2012 Easter Egg Hunt in Orlando at Cypress Grove Park on Good Friday, April 6th

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The Early Childhood Ministry of First Presbyterian Church Orlando hosts its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, April 6th, 2012 for children through age five. Easter Egg Hunt Festivities begin at 10 AM at Cypress Grove Park in Orlando with a … Continue reading

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President Obama to Visit Orlando and Disney World on January 19th, 2012

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President Barack Obama is going to Disney World on Thursday, January 19th, 2012 in an effort to unveil plans to help tourism to the United States as reported by the Orlando Sentinel. President Obama will present his proposed strategy standing … Continue reading

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ArtsFest 2012 Showcases the Best of Orlando’s Art, Theatre, and Cultural Offerings for Free

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ArtsFest showcases all of the cultural offerings that metro Orlando has to offer as over 100 venues (see Google Map Below) across Orange County, Seminole County, Osceola County, and Lake County showcase more than 220 different events all for free. From … Continue reading

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