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From working the NFL sidelines to taking in a Little League game, I never leave home without my foam finger and face paint. I'll show you the big games, cool venues and hidden treasures of Florida's sports world.
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FSU Football Tickets Going Fast
FSU Football Tickets Going Fast
July 28, 2011
With summer now entering its second stanza, it's time to start thinking about college football, and it appears plenty of people in Tallahassee are already doing just that. The Florida State University Athletics Department has announced that Three-Game, ... more
5K Stadium Challenge at EverBank Field in Jacksonville
5K Stadium Challenge at EverBank Field in Jacksonville
July 27, 2011
If you've ever walked into a football stadium, marveled at the scope of it all, and wondered what it'd be like to run up all the steps, your dream has finally come true!  The 5K Stadium ... more
Have No Fear, Football is Here!
Have No Fear, Football is Here!
July 26, 2011
Was there ever any doubt?  Some of you may have had some worries, but I was quite confident all along that neither the owners nor the players would let any legitimate part of the NFL season ... more
(VIDEO) 165 mph! See Me Ride Around the Track at Daytona
(VIDEO) 165 mph!  See Me Ride Around the Track at Daytona
July 24, 2011
You haven't tasted speed until you've tried the Richard Petty Driving Experience. I'm talking 165 miles per hour! I recently chose the ride-along option at the famous Daytona International Speedway in ... more
Football or 'Futbol' Saturday Night in Orlando?
Football or 'Futbol' Saturday Night in Orlando?
July 21, 2011
Looking for some off-the-beaten-path pro sports fun this weekend? Orlando's your city. First up is arena football and the regular season finale for the Orlando Predators. If you haven't seen an arena football game, you're ... more
Lightning to Play Preseason Game in Orlando (With Steven Stamkos!)
Lightning to Play Preseason Game in Orlando (With Steven Stamkos!)
July 19, 2011
Bringing their exciting brand of hockey a few miles east, the Tampa Bay Lightning will play an exhibition game vs. the St. Louis Blues at Amway Center in Orlando, Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 7 ... more
Sarasota Slam Fishing Tournament
Sarasota Slam Fishing Tournament
July 17, 2011
Attention, all anglers! If you fancy yourself a top-flight fisherman, make your plans now to be in Sarasota, Aug. 2-6, for the Sarasota Slam Fishing Tournament. The Sarasota Slam is one of the premier stops for the ... more
Rays Begin Second Half in Fight for Wild Card
Rays Begin Second Half in Fight for Wild Card
July 14, 2011
Once again, the Tampa Bay Rays are surprising people. After winning 96 games and the AL East last year, the Rays lost star outfielder Carl Crawford, closer Rafael Soriano and other vital players in the offseason. ... more
Win Tim Tebow's Book
Win Tim Tebow's Book
July 13, 2011
He may play for the Denver Broncos, but Tim Tebow is still a Gainesville landmark. The former Gator great has a Heisman, two championships and the unyielding adoration of hundreds of thousands of ... more
AFL Honors Orlando, Jacksonville & Tampa Bay Dancers
AFL Honors Orlando, Jacksonville & Tampa Bay Dancers
July 12, 2011
Let's hear it for Gizelle, Randi and Sasha, dancers from the Orlando Predators, Jacksonville Sharks and Tampa Bay Storm, who've all been selected to the Arena Football League's Dream Team! The fans had their say, ... more
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Orlando City Soccer Club
Asked by Adam on June 29, 2011
Q: Why don't you have Orlando City - Orlando's pro soccer team - anywhere on the blog?
A:

Adam,

We do now! The Lions are a brand new franchise playing in ...read more

Skydiving in South Florida
Asked by Linn on June 22, 2011
Q: Hi, My boyfriend and I are going to Miami in 2 weeks, and want to skydive. Do you have a recomandation about a professional company we could contact? best regards from Norway
A:

Hi Linn,

I don't have any personal experience with any skydiving outfits in ...read more

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