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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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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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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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Symposium to discuss film tax credits

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Published May 14, 2010 at 9:24 a.m.

Media Services and Tax Credits LLC and a number of Florida entertainment industry groups will hold Business of Entertainment Symposiums in Miami and Orlando to discuss the state’s newly passed $242 million film tax credit program ...

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Orlando repairing Lake Eola Fountain--bit by bit

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Published May 7, 2010 at 4:00 a.m.
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In a city without many landmarks, one of the most recognizable symbols of the City of Orlando is finally getting some much needed repair work. The 52 year old Lake Eola fountain has been idle since an August 2009 lightning strike zapped the fountain's motors, lights and electrical controls ... A high insurance deductible, coupled with the economic recession, kept the city from spending the estimated $1.3 million needed to repair the fountain, but as the steamy summer months approach, local

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Photography Festival to be Held in Orlando this May

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Published April 30, 2010 at 12:18 a.m.
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Downtown Orlando will be overrun with the biggest names in photography as Snap! Orlando takes place May 20-23. The event is designed to inspire and galvanize art enthusiasts, from novices to seasoned collectors, around a shared passion for the photographic medium ... Spanning a dozen art galleries, cafés, boutiques, and pop-up exhibition spaces in the downtown area, Snap! will exhibit the visionary work of more than 30 artists, including master photographer Douglas Kirkland.Snap! Orlando is a

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Council Watch: Billy Manes paying attention to local government so you don't have to

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Published April 28, 2010 at 12:00 a.m.

Council Watch by Billy Manes. The City Beautiful was full of beautiful people doing city things this week; at least that's how the mayor and his entourage would have you see it. What looked to be a hundred volunteers crowded the front of the dais for a proclamation naming April as Florida Volunteer Month in the City of Orlando ...

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FMF, Day 2: Anberlin’s homecoming, other Orlando music in the spotlight

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Published April 23, 2010 at 2:43 p.m.

“Of all the places in the United States, we want Orlando to be the proudest of us,” Anberlin lead singer Stephen Christian told a crowd that filled about half of Wall Street Plaza on Thursday night at the Florida Music Festival.The FMF showcase was a homecoming, of sorts, for the band, which has scored mainstream success since its [ ... ] ...

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Apr 21, Discover Orlando Florida-A family guide to Orlando and surrounding areas

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Published April 21, 2010 at 2:11 p.m.

Discover Orlando Florida ... Whatever your plans, theme parks, water parks, sports activities, shopping, dinning out, nightlife or just chilling out.Find out what Orlando has to offer you and the surrounding areas ...

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