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First quarterly report for Orlando theme parks: More Legoland, Limited Time Magic, work on Antarctica, Transformers
We’re just three months into 2013, and we are bursting with theme-park developments. And this is supposed to be the slow season. Instead of waiting nine months to compile a year-in-review post, I’ve decided to make quarterly reports that...
Tags: Science, Demi Lovato, Whoopi Goldberg, Tourism and Leisure, Travel
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Author Shelley Emling to speak on 'working mother' Marie Curie at History Center
Author Shelley Emling talks about "Marie Curie: Icon of Science/Working Mother" during the It's Not Your Mother's Tea event this Wednesday, March 13. in celebration of Women's History Month at the Orange County Regional History Center in Orlando, Emling...
Tags: The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, USA Today
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This week at theme parks: Epcot flower and garden fest, Montgomery Gentry, Josh Turner
Orlando theme parks and attractions this week feature flowers and a packed schedule of musical performances. + The 20th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival kicks off Wednesday. The event is amping up the food portion of the event with 12...
Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Travel, Trips and Vacations, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Entertainment
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Orlando artist among 7 picked for downtown public-sculpture project
– Orlando took another step toward boosting its public art on Wednesday when Mayor Buddy Dyer announced seven artists have been chosen for a new sculpture program during his State of the City address. The See Art Orlando program is designed to...
Tags: Mike Quigley, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Zurich (Swiss Confederation), Artists, Lake Eola Park
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Run-down Geneva alley could become pedestrian mall
A shabby-looking alley in downtown Geneva would get a facelift if the city council approves plans this month for a new "pedestrian mall." City Administrator Mary McKittrick included $200,000 in this year's budget proposal to rehabilitate the alley...
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Service marks end to bloody feud that began with sheriff's death
If she thought about it at all, Susan Arline Williams figured the old gun stored away in her daddy's closet was a wartime souvenir. Albert Arline, who died in 1991, didn't talk about the gun. Nor did he ever talk about the old, deadly trouble that...
Tags: Shootings, Leu Gardens, Osceola County, Orange County (Florida), Orlando
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Parade winners announced, and more
News briefs from St. Charles, Elgin, Geneva and Batavia. St. Charles There were nearly 80 entries in the St. Charles St. Patrick's Parade. These were the winners: In the children's category, the Wild Rose Girl Scout Troop, Lincoln Elementary...Tags: Medical Specialization, Local Government, Libraries, Business, Earth Day
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District 304 votes to demolish Coultrap School
Coultrap School, which has stood on Peyton Street since 1923, will be razed after the Geneva School District 304 board voted unanimously Monday to demolish the building. Despite an impassioned plea from the Geneva History Center director for more time,...Tags: Donald Trump
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History center: Exhibit prompts Universal flashbacks
[caption id="attachment_7247" align="alignnone" width="575" caption="Mardi Gras costumes and props currently are spotlighted in an area of the exhibit that will rotate out with the seasons."]
Tags: Halloween, Islands of Adventure, Heads of State, Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Mardi Gras
Dec 21, 2012 |Story| Orlando SentinelChristmas Countdown: When does it all end at the theme parks?
The more, the merrier, right? The Christmas celebrations last for quite a while after Dec. 25 at Orlando's theme parks attractions. Here's a last-call list for the recurring holiday programming: DEC. 22 and 23: Mannheim Steamroller's last two concerts...
Tags: Trips and Vacations, Travel, Gary Sinise, Universal Studios Orlando, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry
Jan 16, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-SentinelNew Fort Lauderdale Excursion to shuttle tourists between airport and downtown
Sun SentinelA new airport transportation and baggage storage service has launched, which aims to give tourists with a few hours to kill before their flight, easy access to area attractions for last-minute shopping or to grab a bite. The Fort Lauderdale Excursion...Tags: Waterway and Maritime Transportation Industry, Tourism and Leisure, Travel, Fort Lauderdale
Jan 23, 2013 |Story| Orlando SentinelHistory center: Mardi Gras artist Andrea Mistretta to kick off Universal exhibit
The Orange County Regional History Center will celebrate the opening of its Universal Orlando-oriented exhibit with an appearance by artist Andrea Mistretta, known for her series of colorful Mardi Gras posters, on Saturday. Mistretta will sign posters...
Tags: Islands of Adventure, Amusement and Theme Parks, Mardi Gras, Universal Studios Orlando, Arts
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Orange County Regional History Center Photos
The Philemon Bryan House was built in 1905 and served a...
(May 20, 2013)
Hartford History Center
(May 8, 2013)
Shelley Emling will give a program at the Orange County...
(March 7, 2013)