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The 10 Best Sports Centers in Florida!

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The Big House Sports Complex, Tavares, FL

This state of the art sports complex is known to host tournaments throughout the year. Providing a space to play sports for people of all ages, Big House aims to create a venue that’s perfect…
This state of the art sports complex is known to host tournaments throughout the year. Providing a…

The 10 Best Pubs in Florida!

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Magical Meat Boutique, Mount Dora, FL

This British gastropub truly lives up to its magical hype. With a full gamut of British cuisine favorites, this charming little pub is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and packs big flavor into…
This British gastropub truly lives up to its magical hype. With a full gamut of British cuisine…

Florida's 10 Best Live Theater Venues!

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Sonnentag Theatre at the Icehouse, Mount Dora, FL

This hidden treasure of a theater is located in the quaint town of Mount Dora and used to be an ice plant. Here you’ll be able to watch plays from a diverse variety of genres that are…
This hidden treasure of a theater is located in the quaint town of Mount Dora and used to be an ice…

The 9 Best Corn Mazes in Florida!

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Long and Scott Farms, Mount Dora, FL

Seven acres await visitors who are ready to accept the daunting challenge of this massive corn maze. The design changes each year, so if you found your way out of last year’s, you’ll have…
Seven acres await visitors who are ready to accept the daunting challenge of this massive corn…

The 8 Best Pet Stores in Florida!

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Our Pet World, Apopka, FL

This full-line stores plays host to pets looking for their furever home, as well as all the supplies their owners will need. You can adopt rescue kittens or take home a locally raised puppy or bird…
This full-line stores plays host to pets looking for their furever home, as well as all the…

The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Florida!

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Wekiwa Springs Hiking Trail, Apopka, FL

A local newspaper (The Orlando Sentinel) called this a hike with a “perfect ending.” At the finish of the 10-mile trail, hikers can jump into the refreshing and always 72-degree fresh…
A local newspaper (The Orlando Sentinel) called this a hike with a “perfect ending.” At…

The 10 Best Mexican Restaurants in Florida!

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Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant, Apopka, FL

Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant is another party-perfect location. Ladies, take note of the discounted drinks on lady’s night. For everyone else, the happy hour is Monday-Wednesdays. The menu is…
Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant is another party-perfect location. Ladies, take note of the discounted…

The 10 Best Bike Shops in Florida!

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Clermont Bicycles, Clermont, FL

Clermont Bicycles aims to be the “neighborhood ‘Cheers’ version of a full-service bicycle shop, where everybody knows your name.” Their inventory is large and mostly stocked…
Clermont Bicycles aims to be the “neighborhood ‘Cheers’ version of a full-service…

Crispy Perfection: Best Places for Fried Chicken in Florida

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Krispy’s Fried Chicken, Groveland, FL

This place is fried chicken paradise! From gizzards to livers to bone-in pieces and more, their chicken is nicely seasoned and cooked fresh to perfection. You can eat all you want for one low price…
This place is fried chicken paradise! From gizzards to livers to bone-in pieces and more, their…

The 8 Coolest (and Most Unique) Hotels in Florida!

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Grasshopper Lodge, Astor, FL

It’s usually described as “cozy, rustic” and “secluded.” But also “romantic.” It’s the only house around. The Ocala National Forest was created all…
It’s usually described as “cozy, rustic” and “secluded.” But also…
Best Things In & Around Grand Island, FL
The 10 Best Pubs in Florida!

Magical Meat Boutique, Mount Dora, FL

Featured in The 10 Best Pubs in Florida!
This British gastropub truly lives up to its magical hype. With a full gamut of British cuisine favorites, this charming little pub is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and packs big flavor into… Read More
Florida's 10 Best Live Theater Venues!

Sonnentag Theatre at the Icehouse, Mount Dora, FL

Featured in Florida's 10 Best Live Theater Venues!
This hidden treasure of a theater is located in the quaint town of Mount Dora and used to be an ice plant. Here you’ll be able to watch plays from a diverse variety of genres that are… Read More
The 10 Best Bike Shops in Florida!

Clermont Bicycles, Clermont, FL

Featured in The 10 Best Bike Shops in Florida!
Clermont Bicycles aims to be the “neighborhood ‘Cheers’ version of a full-service bicycle shop, where everybody knows your name.” Their inventory is large and mostly stocked… Read More
10 Best Wedding Planners in Florida

Blue Ribbon Weddings, Altamonte Springs, FL

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From full-service wedding planning to event design and production, Blue Ribbon Weddings handles it all. They’ve been planning and coordinating weddings for nearly a decade, giving them years of… Read More
10 Best Interior Designers in Florida

March-Michaels Interior Design, Winter Park, FL

Featured in 10 Best Interior Designers in Florida
Serving Florida since 1985, the team at Marc-Michaels Interior Design keeps a watchful eye on home decor trends as they evolve. With a team of more than 70 top-rated industry professionals, they have… Read More
The 9 Best Candy Shops in Florida!

Pat & Toni’s Sweet Things, DeLand, FL

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The wonderful aroma of tie-dye chocolate covered strawberries, flavorful fudges and old school candies is apparent the second you step in this DeLand shop. Whether you’re looking for a tasty… Read More
The 8 Best Pet Stores in Florida!

Our Pet World, Apopka, FL

Featured in The 8 Best Pet Stores in Florida!
This full-line stores plays host to pets looking for their furever home, as well as all the supplies their owners will need. You can adopt rescue kittens or take home a locally raised puppy or bird… Read More
8 Best Pho Restaurants in Florida

Saigon Noodle & Grill, Orlando, FL

Featured in 8 Best Pho Restaurants in Florida
This family-run restaurant thrives on their noodle soups. The pho here is made fresh daily with plenty of options to suit every palate, from seafood to beef to vegetarian and more. Having been… Read More
The 9 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Florida!

Krispy’s Fried Chicken, Groveland, FL

Featured in The 9 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Florida!
This place is fried chicken paradise! From gizzards to livers to bone-in pieces and more, their chicken is nicely seasoned and cooked fresh to perfection. You can eat all you want for one low price… Read More
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Events around Grand Island, FL
Oct
08

Oktoberfest

3:00 PM
Sunset Park, Mount Dora, FL
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Oct
08

Second Saturday Car Show

5:00 PM
Leesburg Partnership, Leesburg, FL
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Oct
15

The DIVAS of The 70s And 80s

6:00 PM
Mt. Dora Community Building Theater, Mount Dora, FL
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Oct
22

Classic Car Cruise Show

4:00 PM
Historic Downtown Eustis, Eustis, FL
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Nov
19

Spafford, Perpetual Groove and more

Pat Thomas Stadium, Leesburg, FL
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Nov
26

Classic Car Cruise Show

4:00 PM
Historic Downtown Eustis, Eustis, FL
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Dec
03

Josh Turner

7:00 PM
Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center, The Villages, FL
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Grand Island News

Updates on Recovery Efforts in Sarasota and DeSoto Counties Following Hurricane Ian

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
October 6, 2022
Tallahassee, FL — On Oct 2nd, Governor Ron DeSantis visited North Port and Arcadia to give updates on the response effort, survey impacted areas, distribute hot meals, and meet with survivors… Read More

First Lady Casey DeSantis Delivers Meals and Meets with Survivors at Murdock Baptist Church

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
October 6, 2022
Port Charlotte, FL — On Oct 3rd, First Lady Casey DeSantis traveled to Murdock Baptist Church in Port Charlotte to deliver hot meals and meet with people impacted by Hurricane Ian. First Lady… Read More

First Lady Casey DeSantis Distributes Meals to First Responders in Fort Myers and Announces First Responder Mental Health Resources

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
October 6, 2022
Fort Myers, FL — On Oct 3rd, First Lady Casey DeSantis visited the First Responder Base Camp in Lee County to help distribute meals and meet with first responders aiding in Hurricane Ian… Read More

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Over $20 Million Raised within 48 Hours of Activating the Florida Disaster Fund

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
October 5, 2022
Tallahassee, FL — On Oct 1st, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that within 48 hours of activation the Florida Disaster Fund raised over $20 million in donations to support communities… Read More

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Hope Florida – A Pathway to Purpose Volunteers Mobilizing to Help Seniors in Need Following Hurricane Ian

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
October 5, 2022
Tallahassee, FL — On Oct 1st, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the deployment of Hope Heroes, the volunteer team she assembled as part of her Hope Florida – A Pathway to Purpose… Read More

Governor DeSantis Calls on Lee County Electric Cooperative to Accept Additional Mutual Aid to Expedite Power Restoration

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
October 5, 2022
Tallahassee, FL — On Oct 1st, after receiving a briefing at the State Emergency Operations Center on current efforts to restore power in Southwest Florida, Governor DeSantis called on the Lee… Read More

Updates on Recovery Efforts in Hardee County Following Hurricane Ian

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
October 5, 2022
Tallahassee, FL — On Oct 1st, Governor Ron DeSantis visited the town of Wauchula in Hardee County, Florida, to give updates on the response effort and to survey impacted areas in Hardee County.… Read More

ICYMI: Florida Receives Approval for National Flood Insurance Program Waiver

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
October 5, 2022
Allows Policyholders in NFIP to Access Funding, Bypassing Claims Process COLLIER COUNTY, FL -- On Oct 2nd, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced that the Federal… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Directs FDOT to Expedite Emergency Repairs Needed to Restore Access to Pine Island

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
October 5, 2022
Access to Pine Island will be Restored by Saturday, October 8, 2022 Tallahassee, FL — On Oct 2nd, Governor Ron DeSantis directed FDOT to assist Lee County to expedite emergency repairs to the… Read More

Florida Response to Hurricane Ian Continues

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
October 3, 2022
Tallahassee, Fla. — On Sep 30th, morning, Governor Ron DeSantis issued updates on Hurricane Ian at the State Emergency Operations Center with Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin… Read More

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces First $1 Million Distributed through Florida Disaster Fund

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
October 3, 2022
Tallahassee, FL — On Sep 30th, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that the first round of Florida Disaster Fund grants totaling $1 million have been awarded to organizations engaged in the… Read More

Search and Rescue Efforts Underway Following Hurricane Ian

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
September 30, 2022
Tallahassee, FL — On Sep 29th, afternoon, Governor Ron DeSantis issued updates on Hurricane Ian at the State Emergency Operations Center with Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin… Read More

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Donations Are Pouring in to the Florida Disaster Fund to Help Communities Impacted by Hurricane Ian

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
September 30, 2022
The Florida Disaster Fund Has Received More Than $10 million in Donations TALLAHASSEE, FL. — On Sep 29th, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that within hours of activating, the Florida… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparedness for Hurricane Ian

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
September 29, 2022
Tallahassee, FL. — On Sep 28th, evening, Governor Ron DeSantis issued updates on Hurricane Ian at the State Emergency Operations Center with Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Requests President Biden Approve Major Disaster Declaration and 100 Percent Federal Cost Share for 60 Days for Hurricane Ian

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
September 29, 2022
Tallahassee, FL — On Sep 28th, Governor Ron DeSantis requested President Biden grant a Major Disaster Declaration for all 67 counties, for all categories, and all types of assistance, due to… Read More
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Tavares Skate Park

Tavares Skate Park
2770 Woodlea Road, Tavares, FL
The Skate Park is located within the Woodlea Sports Complex.  12,000 square feet of concrete.  Skateboard or inline skates.  Bleache... Read More

Juniper Springs Recreation Area

Juniper Springs Recreation Area
26701 East Highway 40, Silver Springs, FL
Showcasing sparkling springs in a subtropical setting, Juniper Springs is one of the oldest and best known recreation areas on the East Coast. Loca... Read More

Wekiwa Springs State Park

Wekiwa Springs State Park
1800 Wekiwa Circle, Apopka, FL
With emerald springs feeding the Wekiwa River and lush tropical hammocks, this unique park just minutes from Downtown Orlando is perfect for observ... Read More

Jump N Joeys

Jump N Joeys
200 Hatteras Avenue, Clermont, FL
We are Lake Counties Ultimate Indoor Inflatable Fun Center! Our climate controlled play zone offers a large selection of obstacle courses, giant sl... Read More

Fort Barachel Bike & Skate

Fort Barachel Bike & Skate
130 North West Crown Point Road, Winter Garden, FL
Why Barachel? Barachel means “ whom God has blessed”.  God  put on their hearts to reach out to our “Extreme Youth&rdqu... Read More

Skatepark

Skatepark
126 Florida Avenue, Winter Garden, FL
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Hontoon Island State Park

Hontoon Island State Park
2309 River Ridge Road, Deland, FL
This island, located in the St. Johns River in Volusia County, welcomes visitors to enjoy nature and history in quiet solitude.The island is access... Read More

Blue Spring State Park

Blue Spring State Park
2100 W. French Avenue, Orange City, FL
Conservation measures can produce astounding results. In 1970, two years before Blue Spring State Park was established, researchers tracked 14 mana... Read More

Cranium Clubhouse

Cranium Clubhouse
4068 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Winter Garden, FL
Cranium Clubhouse is extreme learning and extreme fun. Cranium Clubhouse offers the prestigious Cranium Academy, a completely unique preschool thro... Read More
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