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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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Top 10 Romantic Restaurants around UCF for Valentine’s Day 2013 including Oviedo, Waterford Lakes, Winter Springs, and Casselberry

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The University of Central Florida, or UCF, has grown to be the second largest University in the Country and the communities in east Orlando around UCF have grown up around it with the city of Oviedo to the North, the … Continue reading

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Best Ideas for Things to Do on Fathers Day in Waterford Lakes including Bowling, Miniature Golf, and Restaurant Recommendations

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While Mother’s Day is traditionally a day to pamper mom and take her out for a nice meal with no cleanup afterwards, Father’s Day is about doing activities that men like to do that involves family time, activities, and maybe … Continue reading

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2013 UCF Symphony Under the Stars on April 18th Featuring the UCF Orchestra

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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 18th, … Continue reading

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Orlando Citrus Parade in Downtown Orlando on December 29th, 2012 at 10 AM

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The Orlando Citrus Parade will be held on New Years Eve in Downtown Orlando on Saturday, December 29th, 2012 at 10 AM. The parade is televised nationally and celebrates Orlando’s two bowl games, the Russell Athletic Bowl and the Capital One Bowl. Orlando … Continue reading

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2012 U Can Finish 5 Miler and 2 Mile Race at UCF on October 14th

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So the running joke when I attended the University of Central Florida in the late 1990′s was that UCF stood for both “Under Construction Forever” or “U Can’t Finish”. Under Construction Forever The first slight of “Under Construction Forever” was … Continue reading

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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 Shakespeare Theater and Babysitting for the 2012 and 2013 Season

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The Orlando Shakespeare Theater officially kicks off their 2012 and 2013 season with their annual Season Opening Gala on Sunday, September 9, 2012 at 5 pm at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center in Loch Haven Park. In addition to performing … Continue reading

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Light Up UCF 2012 Christmas Event at the University of Central Florida Features Ice Skating, Light Show, Outdoor Movies, and a Ferris Wheel

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Light Up UCF is the University of Cental Florida’s annual holiday event that features a free Christmas light show, outdoor ice skating, an ice slide, free outdoor movies, carolers, carnival rides, and Santa Claus. Other nights may feature a concert, … Continue reading

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Orlando Guide to Spending the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend in the City of Orlando

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As Thanksgiving day approaches in Orlando each year, the holidays are in full gear. From getting your table ready for Thanksgiving Dinner to planning out your Black Friday shopping, this is our guide to spending Thanksgiving weekend in Orlando. Thanksgiving Dinner … Continue reading

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2012 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Orlando at UCF on October 21st

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In 1982, Susan G. Komen started Susan G. Komen for the cure (Komen), a nationwide organization that focuses on breast cancer awareness and investment after losing her sister to breast cancer. Since its inception, Komen has invested over $1.5 billion … Continue reading

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UCF Homecoming Spirit Splash 2012 on November 2nd

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UCF’s Spirit Splash is the ultimate college football pep-rally finishing off the University of Central Florida’s homecoming week the day before the homecoming parade and football game. It is a tradition dating back to the mid-1990′s when a few students … Continue reading

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2012 UCF Football Home Schedule Featuring Missouri, East Carolina, Southern Mississippi, SMU, FIU, and UAB

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The UCF Knights football team finishes their final season in Conference USA before joining the Big East with home games against Missouri, East Carolina, Southern Mississippi, SMU, FIU, and UAB in 2012 UCF Football September Home Games UCF kicks off their … Continue reading

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Orlando Repertory Childrens Theatre 2012 and 2013 Season Featuring The Paper Bag Princess, Chasing George Washington, Junior Claus, The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

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The Orlando Repertory Theatre is the main children’s theatre in the city of Orlando that partners with the University of Central Florida (UCF) to put on professional theatric performances to popular children’s stories. As would be expected in a city … Continue reading

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