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2016 Mount Dora Arts Festival to be held During the First Weekend of February on February 6th and 7th

2016-01-06
By: Scott Baker
On: January 6, 2016
In: Events

About a 50 minute drive Northwest of Downtown Orlando sits a bedroom community by the name of Mount Dora that has one of the state of Florida’s largest art festivals during the first weekend of February each year. Mount Dora The historical district of Mount Dora is one of theRead More →

Weekend Getaway to Mission Inn Resort and Club in Lake County

2012-07-15
By: Scott Baker
On: July 15, 2012
In: Places

The nickname for the State of Florida is “The Sunshine State”. Another unofficial description for the state could be “The Flat State” because of the lack of elevation in the landscape around Florida. However, the more you move from either coast to the central part of the state, the moreRead More →

Fort Lauderdale Beach Weekend Getaway Featuring the Bonnet House Museum and Gardens and Las Olas Boulevard

2011-06-17
By: Scott Baker
On: June 17, 2011
In: Places

About a little over 3 hours drive south on the Florida Turnpike from Orlando International Airport is Fort Lauderdale Beach, a great weekend getaway for travelers visiting the Orlando area or locals looking to get away for a few days. Orlando Local Guide recently visited Fort Lauderdale Beach. Fort Lauderdale BeachRead More →

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