Young Pilot Whale Receiving Extensive Medical Care for Infection at SeaWorld Orlando
September 15, 2015 Comments Off on Young Pilot Whale Receiving Extensive Medical Care for Infection at SeaWorld Orlando
SeaWorld Orlando veterinarians and animal care experts are caring around the clock for Ava, an estimated 4-year-old female pilot whale diagnosed with a bacterial infection. Ava was rescued during a mass stranding of pilot whales in September 2012. At the time she was estimated to be about 6 months old. The federal government determined that […]
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A Spooktacular Celebration at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
September 14, 2015 Comments Off on A Spooktacular Celebration at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
This fall, the Magic Kingdom will be transformed into a home for happy haunts at “Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.” This special ticket event returns this year for 25 nights of boo-tiful festivities at Magic Kingdom park. Guests are invited to dress up in favorite Halloween costumes for this “not-so-scary” occasion, where there is […]
Continue reading …Orlando City defeats Sporting Kansas 3-1 in crunch match
September 13, 2015 Comments Off on Orlando City defeats Sporting Kansas 3-1 in crunch match
Orlando City went into tonight’s match against former affiliate club Sporting Kansas City knowing that only a win would be good enough to prolong their hopes of making the end of season play offs in the MLS Eastern Conference. In front of 22,241 fans, the Lions roared off to the perfect start when Adrian Winter […]
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The fall Surf Expo trade only show is back in Orlando and opened its doors to buyers from specialty stores across the U.S., the Caribbean, Central and South America and all around the world earlier today. The show features approximately 2,600 booths of apparel and hard goods and a full line-up of special events, including […]
Continue reading …Two New Major Corporate Gifts & Phase 2 Philanthropy Update Announced By Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
September 8, 2015 Comments Off on Two New Major Corporate Gifts & Phase 2 Philanthropy Update Announced By Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announced today two major corporate gifts. Tupperware Brands and Ravago Americas are both contributing $1 million on top of previous gifts. Naming rights were given to both companies with their initial gifts — the Tupperware Brands Lobby is situated at the stage door lobby that welcomes artists, students […]
Continue reading …This Labor Day: A True “Labor of Love” SeaWorld Rescuers Care For 3-week Old Orphan Manatee
September 7, 2015 Comments Off on This Labor Day: A True “Labor of Love” SeaWorld Rescuers Care For 3-week Old Orphan Manatee
More than 500 animals have been rescued by SeaWorld Orlando this year alone, including one of the newest lucky ones: a 3-week-old, orphaned manatee calf. The female calf was brought to SeaWorld Orlando’s rescue and rehabilitation facility about a week ago by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) after being rescued in the […]
Continue reading …Florida set to pass 100 million visitors in 2015
September 2, 2015 Comments Off on Florida set to pass 100 million visitors in 2015
Florida has raised the bar every year over the last four years and Governor Rick Scott announced today that a record 54.1 million visitors came to Florida in the first half of this 2015. The record amount of visitors represents a 5.8 percent increase over 2014. In the second quarter of 2015, 25.8 million visitors […]
Continue reading …Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik details vision to boost Tampa
September 1, 2015 Comments Off on Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik details vision to boost Tampa
Tampa Bay Lightning and Tampa Bay Storm owner Jeff Vinik spoke about the development of the Tampa area earlier today at the 2015 Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism. In front of more than 1,000 tourism industry professionals, Vinik shared his plans to redevelop 40 acres of downtown Tampa into a “live-work-play” destination. The plan includes […]
Continue reading …Pitbull becomes Florida’s Latest Travel Ambassador
September 1, 2015 Comments Off on Pitbull becomes Florida’s Latest Travel Ambassador
Miami based rap artist Pitbull is partnering with Visit Florida to promote the state as an international tourism destination it was announced earlier today at the 2015 Florida Governor’s Conference. Pitbull, whose real name is Armando Christian Perez, is Visit Florida’s newest ambassador. In order to who how serious he is, Pitbull has filmed his […]
Continue reading …2015 Florida Tourism Industry Awards Announced at Governor’s Conference in Tampa
September 1, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 Florida Tourism Industry Awards Announced at Governor’s Conference in Tampa
Last night was a big night for tourism in Florida as the 48th Annual Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism began at the Tampa Convention Center. VISIT FLORIDA announced the 2015 Florida Tourism Hall of Fame inductee, as well as the winners of the Flagler Awards, Iris Larson Awards and Film Florida Legends Tourism Ambassador Award. Florida […]
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