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High-Rise Hotel Proposed Near WDW at 13651 S. Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando, FL
A high-rise hotel known as “MB Resort” could take shape near Walt Disney World Resort. Our sources indicate that current plans call for a 19-story tower overlooking Lake Bryan to the east. The tower would measure 200 feet above grade, offering 199 rooms. The Orlando Business Journal reports...
Central Florida Man Wins $50,000 a Year for Life from Scratch-Off Game
A Central Florida man won $50,000 a Year for Life scratch-off game from the Florida Lottery. 41-year-old Edin Galindo chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $815,000. He claimed his winning ticket at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. The Tampa winner bought the winning ticket at a...
FWC issues School Fishing Club Grant to 50 schools
I hope everyone had a great weekend and you got a chance to enjoy the Blue Full Moon we had at the first of the week. I walked outside and enjoyed how bright the moon was and how big it seemed. Accordin’ to NASA, the blue moon is closer to the Earth, and so it looks bigger and seems brighter. Anyway, the fishin’ is still slow for most folks.
9 Top-Rated Michelin-Star Restaurants in Orlando for 2024
Orlando has always been known for its theme parks and sunshine, but in recent years, it has also gained recognition for its culinary scene. As of 2024, several restaurants in the city have earned the coveted Michelin stars, establishing Orlando as a premier destination for fine dining. Each of these...
Iconic Hoods Up property in Orlando’s Milk District has a buyer, new plans
The iconic and long-vacant building in Orlando’s Milk District known as Hoods Up could become a restaurant, according to conceptual plans filed with the city — though its potential developer cautions the idea is not finalized.
SeaWorld Sued: Controversial Florida Park Accused of “Unlawful” Tactic That Affects Most Guests
SeaWorld Orlando has been sued over its “deceptive and lawful” tactics. When it comes to theme park controversies, SeaWorld Orlando is pretty prolific. The biggest is, of course, Blackfish (2013). Shedding light on the lives of killer whales in captivity at marine parks, it converted a whole new generation of animal activists.
Benefit Concert for the Holocaust Center
Opera Orlando has just announced that it will be hosting a special benefit concert on Saturday, September 14 for the Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida. The event will be hosted at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and feature a performance of Verdi’s Requiem accompanied...
Taste and tour the sweet life at Chocolate Kingdom in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. — There’s a place in Central Florida constantly producing chocolate for its visitors. Chocolate Kingdom in Orlando is a store and factory where high-quality sweets are produced daily. Guests can visit the facility, tour the operation and learn how chocolate is made from start to finish.
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