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New album coming from JJ Grey and Mofro

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Published June 9, 2010 at 12:40 p.m.

It’s another long, hot Florida summer, but here’s reason for hope.There’s a new album on the way from JJ Grey and Mofro: It’s called Georgia Warhorse, and features contributions from Toots Hibbert and Derek Trucks. Of course, as Orlando music fans know, Orlando’s own Anthony Cole has been handling the drums for Mofro.It’s due Aug. [ ... ] ...

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UCF grad wins 'Playboy Shootout,' will be Miss July

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Published June 9, 2010 at 8:38 a.m.
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Shanna Marie McLaughlin also working on master's at University of Central Florida ... document.write (" "); ...

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Expressway authority bonds get A rating

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Published June 8, 2010 at 4:54 p.m.

Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services assigned an A long-term rating to the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority’s series 2010B revenue refunding bonds ...

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Wizarding World Opened for Limited Hours

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Published June 8, 2010 at 4:03 a.m.
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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter reportedly opened on May 28 for limited hours to guests who had special vacation packages booked in advance ... Theme park bloggers said that the newest section of Universal Orlando Resort's Islands of Adventure opened from 8-10 a.m., allowing those vacationers with a hotel pass a chance to enjoy the shops and rides. Not many were able to experience the area's highlight ride, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, inside the massive Hogwarts castle, since it

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Central Florida's Favorite Wine Event

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Published June 1, 2010 at 10:34 a.m.
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WineQuest celebrates its 14th year as Central Florida's favorite wine event series with a collection of fine wine tastings, dinners and auctions. Join them for this multi-day celebration at Grande Lakes Orlando resort and sample nearly 200 wines from around the world, savor a delectable five-course wine dinner in chef's table style, and taste the freshest local flavors during a champagne brunch designed exclusively for WineQuest - all to benefit local nonprofit Quest, Inc. Visit

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Orlando Magic news: Free agent-to-be J.J. Redick would accept backup role to play with winning team

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Published May 31, 2010 at 5:44 p.m.
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J.J. Redick will be a restricted free agent this offseason, and on Monday, Redick continued to say he would prefer to re-sign with the Orlando Magic ...

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Winter Park Fish Company

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Published May 31, 2010 at 4:00 a.m.
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Just a few miles north of downtown Orlando in Winter Park, FL, the Winter Park Fish Company is far from the tourist crowds, with enough fresh seafood to make customers feel as if they are spending a day on the Florida coast. Whether you want to have your fish prepared for you on site or prefer to take home fresh seafood and serve it up in your own home, the Winter Park Fish Company is not your ordinary seafood restaurant ... On any given day, customers of the Winter Park Fish Company can

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Brits Flock to New York, Orlando and Bangkok this Summer

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Published May 29, 2010 at 2:24 a.m.
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With the summer shaping up, cheap flights comparison site Skyscanner looks ahead to see which are set to be the most popular destinations with U.K. travelers. Spanish hotspots Alicante, Malaga and Palma hold on to the top three places; Portugal's Faro and Dalaman in Turkey both remained solid at 4th and 5th; whilst Tenerife (6th) and Ibiza (7th) both moved up a place ... Perhaps marking the move out of recession, all three new entries to the top ten are long-haul destinations. New York entered

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Florida Golf Course Package Specials for Father's Day

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Published May 27, 2010 at 9:58 a.m.
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Father's Day is June 20. Give dad the gift he really wants -- a Florida golf getaway with his family! Tee Times USA has assembled Father's Day packages the entire family can enjoy. Great golf for dad and plenty of off-the-links activities for the rest of the family to enjoy. Feel free to call 1-800-374-8633 for custom quotes and unbiased advice. We have plenty of other golf package specials, so let us know your wishes and we'll choose from scores of packages to find the one that's right for

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Universal Orlando's 2010 Summer Concert Series

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Published May 25, 2010 at 2:16 p.m.
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Universal Orlando Resort’s Summer Concert Series is returning to Universal Studios this June with more concerts and top-name musical talent than before. Starting June 12 and running every Saturday night through July 17, guests can top off their day of thrills in the parks with an exciting concert by a multi-platinum selling artist ... This year’s Summer Concert Series lineup showcases some of music’s most popular superstars. Each artist has scored top 10 hits on the Billboard charts, sold

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