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2013 Kentucky Derby Parties in Orlando featuring Winter Park and Downtown Orlando
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2013 Orlando Spring Break at Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Citywalk
2013 Memorial Day Weekend in Orlando Featuring the Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony in Sanford and Epcot in Disney World on May 27th
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2013 Winter Park Village Easter Egg Hunt Event with an Easter Bunny Brunch on Saturday, March 23rd
Free Mother's Day Activities in Orlando 2013 for Mom where Moms Eat for Free at Restaurants and Admission is Free for Medieval Times
2013 Easter Brunch Buffets on International Drive in Orlando featuring the Rosen Hotels, the Peabody, the Hilton, the Castle, and the Westin
2013 St Patrick’s Day in Winter Garden at Hagan O’Reillys Irish Pub & Restaurant with Live Music, Dancing, and Free Babysitting in Orlando
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Spotlight on Drinking Water Quality in the City of Orlando and the Florida Aquifer
Aging water systems can threaten water quality Age is rarely kind to community infrastructure such as roads, bridges and sewer systems. Even relatively new water treatment facilities are struggling to keep up with population growth, tighter pollution restrictions and increased … Continue reading
Best Inland Beaches and Natural Springs in Orlando featuring St Cloud, Moss Park, Winter Park, Kelly Park, and Wekiwa Springs
Some may think that you need to go to one of the Florida coasts to experience the beach while visiting Orlando but those people have never been to Saint Cloud, Florida (see picture above) or Moss Park in Orlando. If … Continue reading
Posted in Recreation
Tagged 4th of July, apopka, beaches, disney world, lake nona, march, orlando, parks, spring break, st cloud, water parks, wildlife, winter park
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Wekiva Island is the Ultimate College Spring Break Spot in Orlando Year-Round
When thinking about spending spring break in Orlando and Central Florida, most college students are thinking about the beaches throughout the state of Florida, the theme parks, or the water parks. However, there is a little party oasis along the … Continue reading
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Tagged beaches, canoeing, longwood, march, parks, spring break, summer, water parks
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Most Romantic Park in Orlando is Kraft Azalea Garden in Winter Park
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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Tagged best of orlando, february, parks, running, valentines day, winter park
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Best Places to View Manatees in Orlando featuring SeaWorld and Blue Spring State Park
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
Posted in Attractions
Tagged activities, best of orlando, epcot, february, january, parks, seaworld, valentines day, wildlife
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Orlando Splash Pads are Open for the Season in Orlando, Dr Phillips, Lake Mary, Oviedo, and Winter Park!
As the weather warms there is no better activity to wear children out than water play time. Splash pads across Central Florida are opening for the summer season: Downey Park 10107 Flowers Avenue, Orlando $1 fee applies during busy seasons … Continue reading
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Tagged activities, dr phillips, lake mary, orlando, oviedo, parks, spring break, water parks, winter park
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Altamonte Springs Travel Guide featuring Altamonte Mall and Cranes Roost Park
Altamonte Springs is a city 10 miles north of Downtown Orlando that has Seminole County’s most successful mall by the same name of the city, Altamonte Mall. Altamonte Mall One of the highlights of Altamonte Mall is Pinocchio’s Puppet Theatre, … Continue reading
Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens in Winter Park
I had driven by the Albin Polasek museum many times over the years traveling east and west on Aloma Avenue between Lakemont and Park Avenue in Winter Park. Naively, I had always seen this small museum as a place that … Continue reading







