Near Orlando » Attractions http://www.nearorlando.com Working, playing & living near Orlando Sat, 03 Dec 2011 01:38:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Scuba lessons near Orlando http://www.nearorlando.com/scuba-lessons-near-orlando/ http://www.nearorlando.com/scuba-lessons-near-orlando/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:57:35 +0000 Greg Staker http://www.nearorlando.com/?p=860 On vacation? How about taking scuba lessons near Orlando!

]]> http://www.nearorlando.com/scuba-lessons-near-orlando/feed/ 0 Take a train from Kissimmee to Tampa to Miami to New York! http://www.nearorlando.com/take-a-train-from-kissimmee-to-tampa-to-miami-to-new-york/ http://www.nearorlando.com/take-a-train-from-kissimmee-to-tampa-to-miami-to-new-york/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:55:30 +0000 Greg Staker http://www.nearorlando.com/?p=857 Take a train from Kissimmee to Tampa to Miami to New York!

]]> http://www.nearorlando.com/take-a-train-from-kissimmee-to-tampa-to-miami-to-new-york/feed/ 0 Warbird Adventures Kissimmee Florida http://www.nearorlando.com/warbird-adventures-kissimmee-florida/ http://www.nearorlando.com/warbird-adventures-kissimmee-florida/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:41:07 +0000 Greg Staker http://www.nearorlando.com/?p=852

This video offers a look at what you can do when you visit Warbird Adventures in Kissimmee Florida.

]]> http://www.nearorlando.com/warbird-adventures-kissimmee-florida/feed/ 0 KISSIMMEE TO HOST CHILI COOK-OFF http://www.nearorlando.com/kissimmee-to-host-chili-cook-off/ http://www.nearorlando.com/kissimmee-to-host-chili-cook-off/#comments Fri, 07 Jan 2011 18:49:41 +0000 Greg Staker http://www.nearorlando.com/?p=806 The City of Kissimmee Parks & Recreation Department will host its 15th annual Sunshine Regional Chili Cook-Off. The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 15, at the Kissimmee Civic Center.

For additional information www.kissimmeeciviccenter.com or call 407.935.1412.

]]> http://www.nearorlando.com/kissimmee-to-host-chili-cook-off/feed/ 0 When is the Orlando Martin Luther King Parade? http://www.nearorlando.com/when-is-the-orlando-martin-luther-king-parade/ http://www.nearorlando.com/when-is-the-orlando-martin-luther-king-parade/#comments Fri, 07 Jan 2011 18:45:09 +0000 Greg Staker http://www.nearorlando.com/?p=804 The 27th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade will be held on Saturday, January 15 starting at 10 a.m. at Orange Avenue in Downtown Orlando.

Registration information can be found here; 407.412.9646 or http://www.jotform.com/form/3244048338?

]]> http://www.nearorlando.com/when-is-the-orlando-martin-luther-king-parade/feed/ 0 Opening day activities for the Amway Center begin on Friday, October 1 http://www.nearorlando.com/amway-center-opening-day/ http://www.nearorlando.com/amway-center-opening-day/#comments Sun, 26 Sep 2010 17:17:07 +0000 Greg Staker http://www.nearorlando.com/?p=801 Opening day activities for the Amway Center begin on Friday, October 1, 2010.

]]> http://www.nearorlando.com/amway-center-opening-day/feed/ 0 SPCA of Central Florida Pet Walk Fund Raising http://www.nearorlando.com/spca-of-central-florida-pet-walk-fund-raising/ http://www.nearorlando.com/spca-of-central-florida-pet-walk-fund-raising/#comments Sun, 26 Sep 2010 17:10:03 +0000 Greg Staker http://www.nearorlando.com/?p=799 You are invited to help raise funds for the SPCA community by participating in the upcoming 10th annual “Wiggle Waggle Walk”. The fun event will be held in Seminole County at Cranes Roost in Altamonte Springs on Saturday, October 23rd from 9am-1pm.

Besides walking the event will have other activities including costume contests, games and competitions. Visit www.ohs-spca.org for details and registration information.

]]> http://www.nearorlando.com/spca-of-central-florida-pet-walk-fund-raising/feed/ 0 Fashion week coming soon. Harriett’s Park Avenue Winter Park http://www.nearorlando.com/fashion-week/ http://www.nearorlando.com/fashion-week/#comments Sat, 25 Sep 2010 19:37:03 +0000 Greg Staker http://www.nearorlando.com/?p=794 Harriett’s Park Avenue Fashion Week, October 18-23, 2010

]]> http://www.nearorlando.com/fashion-week/feed/ 0 Orlando Beer Festival Altamonte Springs 2010 http://www.nearorlando.com/orlando-beer-festival-altamonte-springs-2010/ http://www.nearorlando.com/orlando-beer-festival-altamonte-springs-2010/#comments Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:18:49 +0000 Greg Staker http://www.nearorlando.com/?p=783 The Great Orlando Beer Festival will be held on April 17, 2010. The event is being billed as the only craft beer festival in Orlando. Those who attend will enjoy beer samples, music and entertainment.

 

Tickets are $30 if purchased in advance or $40 the day of the event. For a list of participating breweries and additional information visit www.greatorlandobeerfestival.com.

]]> http://www.nearorlando.com/orlando-beer-festival-altamonte-springs-2010/feed/ 0 American Boat, Sport & Travel Festival at Cranes Roost http://www.nearorlando.com/american-boat-sport-travel-festival-at-cranes-roost/ http://www.nearorlando.com/american-boat-sport-travel-festival-at-cranes-roost/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:07:20 +0000 Greg Staker http://www.nearorlando.com/?p=781 Join your friend and family and plan on attending The Great American Boat, Sport & Travel Festival at Cranes Roost in Altamonte Springs.  The festival will be on January 30 & 31, 2010.  The event will include:

 

  • Power Boats
  • Water Skiing Equipment
  • Boating Equipment,
  • Personal Watercraft
  • Specialty Merchandise

 

The admission is free and should be fun for the whole family!  For more information contact@thegreatamericanboatsportandtravelshow.com

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