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Kissimmee: Theme Parks and Beyond
Connected to Orlando at the hip, Kissimmee gives vacationers all that playtime city has to offer plus the golf courses, cattle ranching heritage, lake tours and hometown friendliness it calls its own.
Tags: Kissimmee, theme_parks, parks, Orlando, boating, historical_sites, downtowns_and_small_towns, resorts, theater,
Countdown to Affordable Family Fun in Hollywood
Hollywood pulls out all the stops with Funtastic Fridays for Kids, a weekly event in Anniversary Park that includes a free bounce house, clowns, face painting, music, games and more.
Tags: family, Hollywood, beaches, theater, deals, parks, outdoors_and_nature, art_and_culture,
Not Just Gators Country
A 40-year-old annual tradition, the Spring Arts Festival sets the stage for an amazing weekend of dance performances, concerts and, of course, the opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind art pieces.
Tags: Gainesville, art_and_culture, museums, theater, festival, art, history,
Kissimmee for Kids (and their families, too)
Pack suits and a towel because the fountain in Celebration (and Downtown Disney) is famous for being irresistible! Best of all, it’s free entertainment.
Tags: Kissimmee, dining, parks, fishing, downtowns_and_small_towns, theater, wildlife, theme_parks, outdoors_and_nature,
Uncovering Historic Cocoa Village
Cocoa Village is a unique delight. There is something for everyone in this historic spot. Located in the restored downtown area of Cocoa Beach, it is 20 minutes away from Kennedy Space Center and less than an hour’s drive from Orlando and its world-renowned theme attractions.
Tags: Cocoa_Beach, Cocoa, historical_sites, Kennedy_Space_Center, history, shopping, art, antiques, dining, culture, theater, Orlando,
Performing Arts in Tampa Bay
Nestled along the Hillsborough River, the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center (TBPAC) boasts five unique stages that showcase the gamut of performing arts, from experimental theaters to operas.
Tags: art_and_culture, Tampa, St_Petersburg, Clearwater, theater,
Downtown Diversions
Fort Pierce has a vibrant arts and music scene. There are jazz and blues festivals held throughout the year and Art Walk, a monthly sidewalk art show where artists, sculptors and craftsmen discuss history, themes and technique.
Tags: Fort_Pierce, Port_St_Lucie, downtowns_and_small_towns, art_and_culture, art, dining, festival, shopping, theater, sports,
Historic Theaters in Florida
Tags: theater, culture, Jacksonville, Sarasota, Apalachicola, art_and_culture,
Florida's Historic Theaters Take Center Stage
One of only four remaining grand movie palaces from the 1920s era of decadence, the theater has a rich history including Elvis Presley’s 1956 performance under the watchful eye of a judge who wanted to make sure the heartthrob didn’t move too suggestively.
Tags: theater, art, culture, Jacksonville, Sarasota, Panama_City, Tampa, Orlando,
Upscale Arts in Naples
If escaping to the Paradise Coast is high on your list of priorities, Naples can provide an enriching experience in the arts set in a lively, sophisticated city.
Tags: Naples, art_and_culture, shopping, art, culture, theater, museums, antiques,
Getaway to Gainesville
Be sure to stop by the Butterfly Rainforest, a living exhibit that supports hundreds of vibrant, free-flying butterflies. Stroll down the winding path past waterfalls and lush plants and trees in the four-story screened vivarium for a one-of-a-kind experience.
Tags: Gainesville, museums, art, culture, festival, sports, theater,
Laugh-Out-Loud Florida
Whether you want to be a comedian, see a comedian or just want to get your boss to lighten up, there’s a Florida comedy club for you.
Tags: theater, nightlife, Daytona_Beach, Marco_Island, St_Pete_Beach, Sarasota, Ocala, Orlando, Jacksonville, Tallahassee,
Run Away to the Circus in Sarasota
Whether you plan a visit around the Circus Sarasota schedule, try your own skills as a trapeze artist or visit the Circus Museums, you’ll be happy you didn’t just spend the day at the beach.
Tags: family, Sarasota, theater, museums,
A Ring of Circus Attractions
Lake Placid, a town of about 2,000 residents set in Highlands County in the south-central part of Florida, claims to have the most clowns per capita of any town in the state.
Tags: theater, Lake_Placid, Tampa, Tallahassee,
On The Road to Bohemia
I watched Little Miss Sunshine over a beer, a made-from scratch veggie burger and fresh-cut rosemary and parmesan fries (prepared on order in the theater’s kitchen) – delicious.
Tags: Orlando, theater, historical_sites, Winter_Park,
Naples: The Finer Side of Island Life
As Jimmy Buffett tunes played in the background, we cruised along Naples Bay and peeked into the backyards of the ultra-wealthy, where palatial estates resembled hotels more than homes.
Tags: Naples, vacation_rentals, beaches, theater, shopping, dining,
Downtown Tampa: Past and Future Rolled into One
Amazingly, it seems I've been transported to another era. Lamps lit with Edison filament bulbs, courting chairs and flocked wallpaper still decorate the resort.
Tags: Tampa, Ybor_City, museums, theater, culture,
A-Foot in Sarasota
Downtown has developed into a true city center, where people work, live and play. It encompasses diverse districts of antique shops, historic areas, gallery rows, an artist's colony, theaters, a neoclassic design library and heaps of restaurants.
Tags: Sarasota, shopping, theater, art, walking_tours,
Dinner and a Show in Kissimmee
Children of all ages thrill to the pounding hooves and glistening coats of the horses and the Broadway-quality costuming and effects.
Tags: Kissimmee, theater, dining,
Fort Myers and Beyond
Thomas Edison discovered Fort Myers as a cure for what ailed him, built a winter home and set up shop. He planted a garden full of exotics, including a banyan tree that has now reached 450 feet in diameter.
Tags: Estero, Fort_Myers, Fort_Myers_Beach, Sanibel_Island, Everglades_National_Park, driving_tours, historical_sites, parks, theater, Tours_on_a_Tankful,
Florida's Performing Arts
When you have a yen for lighter-than-air dance, when you yearn for the beauty of form-made-fluid, a night at the ballet, and nothing else, will satisfy.
Tags: Gainesville, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Palm_Beach, Pensacola, Sarasota, Tallahassee, music, theater, culture,
Best Honeymoon Spots
If you've chosen a honeymoon or romance package, you may also find a hot drawn bath laced with rose petals, chilled champagne, chocolate truffles or a book of love stories atop your satin sheets.
Tags: Lake_Wales, Sarasota, Seaside, romance, spas, bed_and_breakfasts, resorts, honeymoons, Florida_Keys, theater, culture, Siesta_Key, Beaches_of_South_Walton,
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