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Lauren Tjaden
Sports And Adventure Expert
A lifelong equestrian and competitor, Lauren is also a hang gliding, bicycling and water skiing enthusiast. She flew as a United States team member in the 2006 Women's World Hang Gliding Championships, winning silver.
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The Coke Zero 400 on the Fourth
July 02, 2009
I couldn’t have been more shocked if a squirrel trotted up and sang the Star Spangled Banner when I heard that tickets are still available for the Coke Zero 400 -- only one ... more
July 4 at the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix
July 01, 2009
Dig out your suntan lotion and prepare to get some sand between your toes!

The fourth of July weekend in Sarasota promises to be a blast, since the sun-kissed city will be ... more
Kids Camps at Calema Windsurfing and Watersports
June 30, 2009
If you want the kids to be happy campers, here’s an idea that will just about guarantee that outcome.  Calema Windsurfing and Watersports, nestled against the Banana River in Kelly Park on ... more
Surf Fest for Kids
June 26, 2009
Sign up your super-surfer son or daughter – because the Florida Surfing Association’s Super Grom Surf Fest on July 25 at Jacksonville Beach Pier is free and more fun than a cart ... more
‘Tri if you Dare’ Kids Triathlon
June 22, 2009
The truth of the old saying that says if you don’t have your health, you don’t have anything becomes abundantly clear to me whenever I have the flu. The better I feel, the more I ... more
Florida Balloon Festival
June 18, 2009
“Beagle Maximus” is one unusual pup. He weighs a healthy 522 pounds, is more than 119 feet long, and with his height of 82 feet it is no exaggeration to say he towers over the ... more
67 Days of Smiles
June 18, 2009
67 days is a pretty long time – and, if it’s raining or the wind is howling or you have to spend each morning scrubbing the driveway with a toothbrush, it seems like forever. Conversely, ... more
Submerged Songfest
June 16, 2009
It’s quirky, it’s fun and it’s weirder than a biker in a tutu.

I’m referring to the silver anniversary of the annual activity known as the Underwater Music Festival. This underwater concert ... more
The Orlando Watersports Complex
June 13, 2009
“Dad,” the young boy said, his face knotted in a serious expression, “This is the best place I’ve ever been in my life.”

He was talking about the family-friendly Orlando Watersports Complex ... more
The Orlando Magic Win Game Three of the NBA Finals!
June 10, 2009
My throat was actually sore from yelling after last night’s NBA finals game between the LA Lakers and Orlando Magic. I was watching from my couch instead of at Amway Arena (in ... more
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Hang Gliding in July?
Asked by Tony on July 02, 2009
Q: Hi Lauren. Another Canadian here. I am considering a trip to Florida and want to learn to hang glide. Do you think the weather would be conducive to completing a course thru novice level within a week sometime between July 11 and 25? In other words, would the weather permit me t accumulate the required hours?Thanks,Tony
A: Hi Tony,
Maybe. It depends on several things. (I am a tandem hang gliding instructor, so am very familiar with ...read more
Road Biking Hub
Asked by Paula on June 30, 2009
Q: Florida cycleling:A greeting from Canada. My partner and I would like to come for 5 days cycleling trip (rode bikes, up to 80 - 100 km/day). Could you please give us any suggestions on route?Ideally we would like to stay in one location in Florida and take our daily trips.
A: Hi Paula,

Greetings from Florida!

You should consider staying in Winter Garden or Clermont (west of Orlando) so ...read more
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