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Best Orlando 4th of July Fireworks Shows and Events Guide 2018

Posted on June 4, 2018 by Scott Baker

The Orlando area has at least 17 Independence Day 4th of July Fireworks Shows taking place in 2018 between the cities that make up Metro-Orlando and the fireworks shows happening at the theme parks. This is our guide to Orlando’s Best 4th … Continue reading →

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2018 Red Hot and Boom xl 106.7 4th of July Orlando Firework Show in Altamonte Springs on July 3rd

Posted on June 4, 2018 by Scott Baker

Red Hot and Boom is Orlando’s Best Firework Show outside of the theme parks that is held in the city of Altamonte Springs each year on July 3rd, the day just before the 4th of July. The 2018 Red Hot … Continue reading →

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Best Restaurant Choices for Orlando Magical Dining Month in September 2017

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Scott Baker

September is Orlando’s Magical Dining Month where the best restaurants around the city are showcased with a featured three-course, prix fixe dinner menu for just $35 that includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert. Orlando Magical Dining Month Taking a look at … Continue reading →

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2016 Winter Park Art Festival on March 18th, 19th, and 20th in the Spring is the Best Annual Art Festival in Orlando

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Scott Baker

Orlando is very fortunate to have several premium art festivals throughout the year to attend and browse great art with the Festival of the Masters at Downtown Disney and the Fiesta in the Park Festival at Lake Eola in Downtown … Continue reading →

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The Singing Christmas Trees 2015 at First Baptist Church of Orlando is the Best Christmas Event in Orlando

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Scott Baker

There are many wonderful events that you can attend in Orlando to celebrate Christmas, from the candlelight processional at Disney’s Epcot and the Osborne Display at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to the Winter Park Christmas Parade and Light Up UCF. However, … Continue reading →

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2015 UCF Symphony Under the Stars on April 16th Featuring the UCF Orchestra

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Scott Baker

One of UCF’s best kept secrets is also one of the city of Orlando’s best kept secrets. The UCF Orchestra presents Symphony Under the Stars at the heart of the UCF campus at the Reflection Pond on Thursday, April 16th, … Continue reading →

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2014 Hollywood Studios Christmas Lights Featuring the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Scott Baker

Disney World meets Clark Griswold with their Osborne Spectacle of Lights at Hollywood Studios. The Osborne Spectacle of Lights is the ultimate dancing lights Christmas Show that is themed to music that may very well be the best light show … Continue reading →

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2014 Winter Park Classic Car Show Concours d’Elegance on November 16th is the Best Car Show in Orlando

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Scott Baker

The Concours d’Elegance Classic Car Show, held in November of each year in the city of Winter Park is Orlando’s best overall car show. The 2014 event will be held on Sunday, November 16th, 2014 from 10 AM – 5 PM with the awards … Continue reading →

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2013 Winter Park Autumn Art Festival Scheduled for October 12th & 13th

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Erin Baker

The 40th Winter Park Autumn Art Festival will once again fill Park Avenue with beautiful paintings, ceramics, crafts, drawings & graphics, fiber creations, sculptures, jewelry and photographs, all created exclusively by Florida artists. The event will be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 12th and 13th, … Continue reading →

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Best Reuben Sandwiches Around Orlando featuring Jason’s Deli, Toojay’s Gourmet Deli, Pickles NY Deli, and C&S Brisket Bus

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Scott Baker

For the last year and half, I have been visiting many restaurants and delicatessens around Orlando searching for the best Reuben sandwich, a hot sandwich made up of corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and a thousand-island type dressing. The sandwich bread is made … Continue reading →

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Most Romantic Park in Orlando is Kraft Azalea Garden in Winter Park

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Scott Baker

There may be other parks that have more flowers, fountains, shops, and entertainment in Orlando but Kraft Azalea Garden in Winter Park is our choice for the most romantic park in Orlando. Kraft Azalea Garden Kraft Azalea Garden is a … Continue reading →

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Best Places to View Manatees in Orlando featuring SeaWorld and Blue Spring State Park

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Scott Baker

On February 6th, 2013, SeaWorld Orlando’s Animal Rescue Team transported “Slip” the Manatee from it’s park in Orlando to Blue Spring State Park in Orange City, Florida in the northern part of Orlando. After being rescued by SeaWorld’s team on … Continue reading →

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Best view of the Downtown Orlando Skyline is from One80 Grey Goose Lounge at the Amway Center at 180 degrees

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Scott Baker

On the sixth floor of the Amway Center in Downtown Orlando sits a bar and nightclub that has the best view of city skyline. One80 Grey Goose Lounge One80 Grey Goose Lounge has a little more than 180 degree’s view … Continue reading →

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Colorado Fondue in Casselberry is the Best Fondue Restaurant in Orlando

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Scott Baker

When one thinks of a night out eating fondue, the Melting Pot national chain is the first restaurant that normally comes to mind. A little off the beaten path in Casselberry stands the city of Orlando’s best fondue restaurant in … Continue reading →

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Best Roast Beef Sandwiches in Orlando featuring Hillstone and Beefy King

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Scott Baker

Growing up in Buffalo, NY until the age of 8, my family and I enjoyed a special type of roast beef sandwich that is local to western New York entitled the “Beef on Weck“. Anyone that has had a Beef … Continue reading →

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Best Bargain Individual Attraction in Orlando is the Ferris Wheel at Fun Spot International Drive

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Scott Baker

If you come to visit Orlando and only have $3 dollars in your pocket, there is still an attraction that you can enjoy at the Fun Spot Attraction on International Drive. Best Bargain Individual Attraction in Orlando The Ferris Wheel … Continue reading →

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Dr Phillips CineDome at the Orlando Science Center is the Best Orlando Attraction outside of a Theme Park

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Scott Baker

If you are looking for the best Orlando individual attraction to experience after you have completed all of the best rides and shows at Orlando’s theme parks, the best individual attraction outside of the theme parks is the Dr Phillips … Continue reading →

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Best Barbecue Baby Back Ribs and Beef Ribs in Orlando at Tony Roma’s

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Scott Baker

Tony Roma’s is a modern barbecue restaurant that has started to move away from it’s mainstay of barbecue and has looked to diversify into more of a steakhouse. However, at it’s core in their kitchen is a detailed process to … Continue reading →

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Coconuts on the Beach at Cocoa Beach is the Best Beach Bar for College Spring Break and UCF Students in Orlando

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Scott Baker

Coconuts on the Beach in Downtown Cocoa Beach is the best known beach bar for UCF students that attracts the college party crowd just about every weekend during the spring and summer seasons, especially during spring break. Live music and … Continue reading →

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Hollis Wilder of Sweet! By Good Golly Miss Holly at Waterford Lakes is Ultimate Food Network Cupcake Champion for Tournament of Roses Parade Competition

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Scott Baker

The best cupcake bakerin the United States is currently making cupcakes exclusively in our own backyard at Waterford Lakes in east Orlando.   Food Network Cupcake Wars After winning one of the initial Food Network’s Cupcake Wars competition for a … Continue reading →

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