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Arts, Events

Orlando Collected: Preserving history can be murder

On Display APRIL 12, 2025 – JAN. 11, 2026 In honor of Orlando’s 150th anniversary, the Orange County Regional History Center offers a glimpse into some of the most fascinating and rarely seen items from the city’s history with our newest special exhibition, Orlando Collected. Since its incorporation in 1875 with just 85 residents, Orlando has grown into a vibrant and diverse community of over 300,000. Through the Read More » Continue reading Orlando Collected: Preserving history can be murder

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Activities, Arts, Events, Travel

A Colorful Day at Crayola Experience Orlando

Crayola Experience is inside the Florida Mall with free parking. Plan to spend 3-4 hours exploring. The Café Crayola and Slime Lab are open on weekends only. Check the website for special events and retired crayon appearances. Tickets include all-day access to 25+ attractions and that sweet little burst of nostalgia for grown-ups who still remember the smell of a brand-new crayon box. Use our Read More » Continue reading A Colorful Day at Crayola Experience Orlando

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Arts, Events

Orlando Collected

What do Cher, NSYNC, and Shaq have in common? This brick. Curated from the collection of the Historical Society of Central Florida, in collaboration with individuals and organizations throughout the community, Orlando Collected marks the city’s 150th anniversary with the exhibition of 150 of some of the most fascinating and rarely seen items from Orlando’s history. ON DISPLAY APRIL 12, 2025 – JAN. 11, 2026 Read More » Continue reading Orlando Collected

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Travel

Central Florida’s Hidden Gem: Oakland Nature Preserve

Oakland, FL Article & Photos by: Kelsey Walters Florida is a place where nature still thrives, with wide-open spaces and wildlife that remind us of the state’s wild roots. Beyond the theme parks and busy beaches, there’s a side of Florida that’s all about peaceful hikes, birdwatching, and the simple pleasure of being surrounded by nature. Just a short 30-minute drive from Orlando, Oakland Nature Read More » Continue reading Central Florida’s Hidden Gem: Oakland Nature Preserve

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Activities, Blog, Inside Look, Travel

Happy Frights & Haunting Nights

Leu Gardens, Orlando Spooky Season is officially here and our family is fully invested! We live for the thrills, chills and all things Halloween. That being said, we couldn’t wait to visit Florida’s newest Halloween event, being held now through October 31 at Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando. Over the years, we’ve visited a ton of holiday events that make big promises and don’t Read More » Continue reading Happy Frights & Haunting Nights

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New Smyrna Beach startup focuses on customer service, technology to meet a need in the market

BlueWave Management Group now serving homeowners and condo associations in Central Florida, with support from American Momentum Bank and CINC Systems NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — When Tim Smith permanently moved from New York to his vacation condo in New Smyrna Beach in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, it wasn’t long before he experienced frustrations facing the condominium association’s management company. “I joined the board Read More » Continue reading New Smyrna Beach startup focuses on customer service, technology to meet a need in the market

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Travel, Uncategorized

Bobby G Takes on The Orlando Science Center

This month I’m taking on the Orlando Science Center near downtown Orlando. It’s been raining all week and Tiffany and I want to get the kids out of the house and off their digital distractions for the day. The Orlando Science Center is a perfect choice! It’s only an hour or so away from where we live, plus it offers fun for everyone and has Read More » Continue reading Bobby G Takes on The Orlando Science Center

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Blog, Travel

ICE!, ICE!, Baby: ICE makes its Return to The Gaylord Palms

Photos & Article by: Kelsey Walters While the weather outside may not be frightful this winter here in Florida, it sure is beginning to look a lot like Christmas, especially at the Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee. The Gaylord Palms has long been known for celebrating the holidays in a big way each year, but this year is especially exciting as ICE! makes its big comeback. Read More » Continue reading ICE!, ICE!, Baby: ICE makes its Return to The Gaylord Palms

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Blog, Travel

Color Me Crazy

Crayola Experience – Orlando Photos by Kelsey and Scott Walters My daughter, Avery, is turning two this month, and like many kids, she loves to color. In fact, she’s so obsessed with coloring and art, she rolls out of bed most mornings and asks to color before she even asks for breakfast. Family Things to Do in Central Florida Luckily, nearby Crayola Experience Orlando is Read More » Continue reading Color Me Crazy

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Travel

Pick Your Pass

Living in Florida, we are all well aware of the plethora of theme parks in our backyard. People travel from all over the world, sometimes spending their life savings, to visit these places on vacation. It baffles me when I come across another Floridian that has never stepped foot in one of our “native” theme parks.  Most, if not all, of the state’s theme parks Read More » Continue reading Pick Your Pass

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