Near Orlando http://www.nearorlando.com Hotels, attractions & events near Orlando Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:07:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 en 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 admin 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

]]> http://www.nearorlando.com/american-boat-sport-travel-festival-at-cranes-roost/feed/ Volunteer and receive a Disney 1 day pass! http://www.nearorlando.com/volunteer-and-receive-a-disney-1-day-pass/ http://www.nearorlando.com/volunteer-and-receive-a-disney-1-day-pass/#comments Sun, 03 Jan 2010 15:44:40 +0000 admin http://www.nearorlando.com/?p=779 If you volunteer a day at a participating organization across the country you will earn a free 1 day, 1 park pass from Disney as part of their Give a Day Get a Day program.

 

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!

]]> http://www.nearorlando.com/volunteer-and-receive-a-disney-1-day-pass/feed/ Civil War Encampment De Leon Springs State Park http://www.nearorlando.com/civil-war-encampment-de-leon-springs-state-park/ http://www.nearorlando.com/civil-war-encampment-de-leon-springs-state-park/#comments Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:25:22 +0000 admin http://www.nearorlando.com/?p=777 De Leon Springs State Park is located 6 miles north of DeLand and within an hours drive of Orlando.  On January 9-10, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. guests of the park will enjoy a Civil War encampment.    This even will include showing how the soldiers drilled, slept and prepared their meals.

 

For more information visit De Leon Springs State Park

]]> http://www.nearorlando.com/civil-war-encampment-de-leon-springs-state-park/feed/ Hotels and Restaurants Near Orlando Receive Regular Inspections http://www.nearorlando.com/hotels-and-restaurants-near-orlando-receive-regular-inspections/ http://www.nearorlando.com/hotels-and-restaurants-near-orlando-receive-regular-inspections/#comments Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:47:51 +0000 admin http://www.nearorlando.com/?p=775 Hotels and restaurants throughout Florida including those in or near the Orlando are subject to unannounced regular inspections to assure that sanitation and safety practices are adhered to.

 

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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  • Santa
  • Tree lighting
  • Face painting
  • Balloon artists

 

Sanford will also be hosting the Christmas parade on December Saturday, December 5th 2009 6pm.

 

Full details

]]> http://www.nearorlando.com/sanford-christmas-in-the-square-holiday-events/feed/ Oviedo Christmas Events and Holiday Parade http://www.nearorlando.com/oviedo-christmas-events-and-holiday-parade/ http://www.nearorlando.com/oviedo-christmas-events-and-holiday-parade/#comments Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:28:57 +0000 admin http://www.nearorlando.com/?p=769 The Oviedo Holiday Parade will be held on December 12th starting at 3pm with the Christmas tree lighting scheduled for 5:30pm.  Santa Claus will also will be touring the City on top of a fire truck on December 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th starting at 6pm.  City details

]]> http://www.nearorlando.com/oviedo-christmas-events-and-holiday-parade/feed/ Longwood Christmas and Santa Claus Events http://www.nearorlando.com/longwood-christmas-and-santa-claus-events/ http://www.nearorlando.com/longwood-christmas-and-santa-claus-events/#comments Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:17:52 +0000 admin http://www.nearorlando.com/?p=767 Longwood will present the Christmas “Celebrate the Season” even on December 5th at 4 pm.  The event will include music, food and Santa Claus!  On December 12th Santa will be in Longwood to visit with children starting at 4pm.  For more information, call (407) 260-3484

]]> http://www.nearorlando.com/longwood-christmas-and-santa-claus-events/feed/ Lake Mary Christmas and Holiday Events http://www.nearorlando.com/lake-mary-christmas-and-holiday-events/ http://www.nearorlando.com/lake-mary-christmas-and-holiday-events/#comments Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:08:54 +0000 admin http://www.nearorlando.com/?p=765 Lake Mary will be hosting the 2009 “Holiday in the Park” on December 4 from 6-8pm at the Lake Mary City Hall.  The Christmas and Holiday event will include:

 

  • Tree lighting
  • Face painting’
  • Games
  • Prizes
  • Santa and Mrs. Santa

 

Additionally Lake Mary will be bringing Santa Claus to Lake Mary neighborhoods on December 5 and December 12.  Sana will be riding a fire truck and passing out candy to neighborhood children.  Visit here for maps and times when Santa will be in your area.

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  • Light Up the Holidays
    Saturday, December 5 - Eddie Rose Amphitheater  5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    The lighting of Cranes Roost Park. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there and so should you.  There will be music and fun for everyone!  The regions largest Christmas tree will be on display.
  • Holiday Movie Night
    Monday, December 7,14 & 21 Cranes Roost Plaza 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    This is a free event.  Holiday movies on the lawn. Enjoy a family holiday classic with a warm beverage on the lawn in front of the tower.
  • Santa Tuesday’s
    Tuesday, December 8,15,22 Cranes Roost Plaza 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Bring your wish list and join the fun with Santa and his helpers!

 

For complete details you may wish to visit the Altamonte Springs city website.

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