Near Orlando » News 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 National PTA® Convention Orlando Florida http://www.nearorlando.com/national-pta-convention-orlando-florida/ http://www.nearorlando.com/national-pta-convention-orlando-florida/#comments Wed, 11 May 2011 14:33:24 +0000 Greg Staker http://www.nearorlando.com/?p=812 The 115th Annual National PTA® Convention and Exhibition will be held in Orlando at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort and Convention Center on Thursday, June 9 – Sunday, June 12, 2011.

Parents, teachers, students, and leaders are expected to attend and make connections while taking advantion of the exhibits and resources.

Registration and additional information.

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You can find more information and you must pre-register and sign up through Disney’s site. 

 

Volunteer opportunities include working with:

  • Animals
  • Arts
  • Children
  • Community
  • Education
  • Health
  • Homeless
  • Senior Citizens

 

Visit the site and sign up today!

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Visitors can check out the results of these inspections before booking a hotel room or dining at an area restaurant by visiting:

 

 https://www.myfloridalicense.com/insptermsofuse.asp

 

If you are planning on visiting the Orlando area and plan on staying at one of our local hotels, check out the hotel inspection search site.

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The original Harley-Davidson factory, is available and able to accommodate your party, up to 5000 people.

 

 Harley-Davidson factory

]]> http://www.nearorlando.com/are-you-looking-for-a-great-place-to-hold-an-event-in-orlando/feed/ 0 Having the world’s greatest smile could help you win 67 days in Orlando http://www.nearorlando.com/having-the-worlds-greatest-smile-can-result-in-trip-orlando/ http://www.nearorlando.com/having-the-worlds-greatest-smile-can-result-in-trip-orlando/#comments Fri, 29 May 2009 19:37:16 +0000 Greg Staker http://www.nearorlando.com/?p=678 Having the world’s greatest smile could help you win 67 days in Orlando.  The Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau is looking for the best smiles to win a fantastic contest package that includes 67 days in Orlando to experience the fun of the many Orlando attractions and events.

 

How to enter

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U.S. Travel Association

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