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At Star Wars Celebration V, 'Spiderwick' illustrator draws on the Force
The Hero ComplexGUEST CORRESPONDENT: TONY DITERLIZZI Star Wars Celebration V drew thousands of Jedi faithful from around the world to Orlando over the weekend, and among them was Tony DiTerlizzi, the bestselling author and artist best know as co-creator of "The... -
Bush Tries to Prop Up Florida Tourism, Console Jobless
Times Staff WriterPresident Bush came to the home of Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and other attractions Tuesday to buck up Florida's sagging tourism industry--and to shield himself from any public perception that he is focusing on the war against terrorism at the...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Politics, Walt Disney World Resort, Unemployment, Elections
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Orlando summer travel: Tourism industry hopes new attractions drive up number of vacationers
With the unofficial start of summer travel behind us, Orlando's tourism industry is looking forward to a 2012 season that could be a bit hotter — from a business perspective — than last year's.
Hotel bookings are stronger this year, even...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Orlando Hotels, SeaWorld, Walt Disney World Resort, Petroleum Industry
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05/28: Conventions
This week Premiere Beauty Show, Sunday-June 4, Orange County Convention Center, 48,000. Not open to the public. Upcoming Hispanic Business & Consumer Expo, June 8-10, Orange County Convention Center, 10,000. Open to the public. African American Men'...
Tags: Massage Therapy, Men's Health
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Date set for first Jacobs-Dyer Citrus Bowl renovation talk
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelOn June 6 at 9 a.m. Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer will meet to discuss what — if anything — to do about $175 million in stalled Citrus Bowl renovations. The project has been delayed three years, but there's... -
I-Drive Econo Lodge will be gutted, renovated, renamed
The sprawling, blue-and-white Econo Lodge on International Drive has been sold to a Brazilian corporation after 21/2 years on the market.
The hotel, at 8738 International Drive, had been in foreclosure since 2010. It showed its age during an episode of...Tags: International Drive, The CW (tv network), Undercover Boss (tv program), Choice Hotels International Inc., Hotel and Accommodation Industry
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5 ways to give your house curb appeal
If you drive up to your house every day and say, "Now there's a HOUSE," do not read on. You do not need me, and you certainly do not need Kimberly Lacy, co-host of HGTV's Curb Appeal, whom I prevailed upon this week for her curbside opinion of my place....
Tags: HGTV (tv network), Rentals
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Mayors Jacobs, Dyer to meet over Citrus Bowl renovations
On June 6 at 9 a.m. Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer will meet to discuss what — if anything — to do about $175 million in stalled Citrus Bowl renovations.
The project has been delayed three years, but there's no...Tags: Buddy Dyer, Teresa Jacobs
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Water ski competition coming to downtown's Lake Eola
Lake Eola will host an "extreme water sports festival" in September that will feature world-champion water skiers competing for $100,000 in prizes. The two-day event at Lake Eola Park, called "soaked," will include waterskiing competitions,...
Tags: Sports, Arts and Culture, Water Slalom Skiing, Buddy Dyer, Water Skiing
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No Name Club caterer gets contract extension at OC Conv. Center
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelThe food service provider for the Orange County Convention Center breezed into the second phase of its ten-year contract this week when commissioners quietly approved to grant the extension. It’s not a big surprise, given the positive reviews... -
Visit Orlando will search nationwide for Sain's successor
Visit Orlando will launch a nationwide search for a new leader in the coming weeks as it is forced to fill one of the highest-profile tourism posts in the country after the sudden death of its president.
But agency leaders said Monday that they will wait...Tags: Politics, Tourism and Leisure, Florida Hospital, SeaWorld, Amusement and Theme Parks
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05/14: Conventions
This week Starcitygames.com, Saturday-Sunday, Orange County Convention Center, 500. Open to the public. Girl's Junior Regional Volleyball Championships, Saturday-Sunday, Orange County Convention Center, 11,400. Open to the public. Financial...
Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Massage Therapy, Men's Health, Walt Disney, Health
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