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Seeking a unique dining experience in The Villages? Experts share their suggestions.
Read full article: Seeking a unique dining experience in The Villages? Experts share their suggestions.Whether it’s a regular weeknight, you’re enjoying a special occasion, or maybe you’re even enjoying a staycation or vacation, mealtimes are almost always a daily topic of discussion.
Here are a handful of reasons why you’ll want your next gathering to be held in The Villages
Read full article: Here are a handful of reasons why you’ll want your next gathering to be held in The VillagesIf you’ve been to The Villages, you probably know there’s a lot to do, and you likely know it’s a great area for anyone.
Want to get away? 3 things to consider when planning a staycation
Read full article: Want to get away? 3 things to consider when planning a staycationA staycation is the perfect way to mentally check out of daily life, but in a way that allows you to recharge and get back to life in the short time you have.
Adults, your library card isn’t just for checking out books anymore. Here’s what else you have access to.
Read full article: Adults, your library card isn’t just for checking out books anymore. Here’s what else you have access to.Whether you’re a book lover or, perhaps, you don’t have much time or interest in reading, there are various other beneficial things you can access with a library card.
These fun (and free) classes can grow your child’s critical thinking and communication skills
Read full article: These fun (and free) classes can grow your child’s critical thinking and communication skillsWe’re a good way into summer break, which means some of the kiddos might be starting to get a little restless.
Here’s what restaurants you can try during Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining
Read full article: Here’s what restaurants you can try during Visit Orlando’s Magical DiningVisit Orlando’s annual Magical Dining Month is back, giving foodies the chance to eat three-course meals at some of the area’s best restaurants for $40-$60 per person.
Craft lovers: This community project wants your fiber artwork for public display
Read full article: Craft lovers: This community project wants your fiber artwork for public displayThere are countless summer activities to get into, but if you’re a craft lover, perhaps you’re seeking out something to hone your skills, or maybe even work on perfecting them, and to be part of something bigger.
Summer events: All the fun stuff happening this summer (for free) at an Orange County Library System branch near you
Read full article: Summer events: All the fun stuff happening this summer (for free) at an Orange County Library System branch near youSummer, are you there? We’re ready for you.
Celebrating Valentine’s Day at home? These ideas go beyond your couch and Netflix
Read full article: Celebrating Valentine’s Day at home? These ideas go beyond your couch and NetflixStaying in this year for Valentine’s Day? You can still make the holiday memorable! Sometimes, a night in can be just as fun, if not more fun, than hitting the town.
‘This innocence and hope:’ Russian Ballet Orlando offers free monthly classes for children
Read full article: ‘This innocence and hope:’ Russian Ballet Orlando offers free monthly classes for childrenWhen Katerina Fedotov’s son was a toddler, she was spending hundreds of dollars trying to find activities he would like.
Ready for a sip? Enjoy wine tastings around Orlando
Read full article: Ready for a sip? Enjoy wine tastings around OrlandoWhether you want to become a wine expert or try something new, here is a list of wineries and tasting rooms around Orlando where you can find local, ethically sourced, quality wine.
Ready to climb? Here’s a list of rock climbing centers in Central Florida
Read full article: Ready to climb? Here’s a list of rock climbing centers in Central FloridaOrlando is full of more fun things to do than just going to theme parks; for those looking for a more ‘hands-on’ kind of thrill, the City Beautiful has an assortment of rock-climbing centers where visitors can scratch that bouldering, belaying or scrambling itch.
Want your kids to learn about business, entrepreneurship? This is the program you need
Read full article: Want your kids to learn about business, entrepreneurship? This is the program you needIn this ever-evolving world we live in, safe to say, probably no one even knows what our kids will be doing when it’s time for them to get jobs and “make it” in the career world.
Exactly how I’d spend 24 hours in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Exactly how I’d spend 24 hours in Metro DetroitI love Detroit. As someone who no longer has the pleasure of living in the area, people are sometimes surprised to hear that -- how much I love the region, that is; but it’s one of those “IYKYK” things. Anyone who has spent substantial time in the Detroit area knows, this area is such a gem.
Orlando dance studio makes moves to keep Latin passion, heritage alive
Read full article: Orlando dance studio makes moves to keep Latin passion, heritage aliveThe studio offers beginner and advanced salsa, bachata and hip hop classes to kids, teens and adults, as well as advanced contemporary levels.
5 things to look out for at this year’s Home & Garden Show
Read full article: 5 things to look out for at this year’s Home & Garden ShowThose in the area still looking for ideas how to improve their home and garden decor will have a terrific opportunity from Oct. 8-10. And the best part is that it will be free.
Get to know the influential Latinos inside Orlando’s Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
Read full article: Get to know the influential Latinos inside Orlando’s Madame Tussauds Wax MuseumA big part of the Latino and Hispanic communities are celebrities making an impact worldwide, showcasing not just their talents but their roots as well.
5 convincing reasons why you should visit Colorado for your next trip
Read full article: 5 convincing reasons why you should visit Colorado for your next tripThere seems to be a buzz in the air -- on social media and in person, more and more people are chatting about the places they’ll go, now that the COVID-19 vaccine is readily available and the world of travel is reopening to the masses.
Short on cash, not on love? Win mom over with these ideas -- all inexpensive or free
Read full article: Short on cash, not on love? Win mom over with these ideas -- all inexpensive or freeWhether you’re trying to save money or you simply don’t have much of it right now, there are still so many ways you can honor your mom on Mother’s Day.
COVID-19: Orange County, Orlando playgrounds to reopen after six months
Read full article: COVID-19: Orange County, Orlando playgrounds to reopen after six monthsORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – More than 100 playgrounds throughout Orange County will reopen this weekend after closing nearly six months ago due to the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Jerry Demings announced. Extra cleaning and safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 will be in place when 108 playgrounds reopen on Saturday. For months, the fitness stations around Orlando parks have been roped off or covered in plastic to prevent people from using them. No more than 10 children can be on the playground at any given time in Orange County and masks will be required at all recreation facilities throughout the county. Demings said the decision to reopen the playgrounds, which have been closed since March, was made after the county has reported fewer COVID-19 cases in the last several weeks.
Orlando Science Center welcomes ‘Pompeii: The Immortal City’ exhibit
Read full article: Orlando Science Center welcomes ‘Pompeii: The Immortal City’ exhibitORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando will welcome a one-of-a-kind exhibit this summer at the Orlando Science Center featuring artifacts from the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. “It’s a very unique exhibit because it is a very exclusive tour,” Orlando Science Center vice president of marketing Jeff Stanford said. The Orlando Science Center set up a replica of a volcano just outside Orlando City Hall. A volcano replica will erupt outside Orlando City Hall March 5-9 generating buzz for "Pompeii: The Immortal City" exhibit coming to the Orlando Science Center. Pompeii: The Immortal City opens June 6 at the Orlando Science Center.