On this web site we often talk about some of the more popular things going on in Florida and in particular, Central Florida. We also love to bring you news of some of the off the beat events taking place and today we’re talking about “Pigfest” that takes place in Lakeland. The seeds for the […]
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Mecum Kissimmee Collectors Car Auction 2015 sees sales of over $68 million!
January 29, 2015 1 Comment
The Mecum Kissimmee 2015 auction closed last Sunday after a 10 day run at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee and sales were through the roof resulting in $68,801,987 in total sales for the event. A total of 2,404 vehicles crossed the auction block with 1,772 hammering sold for a sell-through rate of 74 percent. The […]
Continue reading …Last Day For Mecum Collector’s Car Auction in Kissimmee
January 25, 2015 Comments Off on Last Day For Mecum Collector’s Car Auction in Kissimmee
The hammer will fall for the final time this afternoon at the Mecum Collector’s Car auction. After 10 exciting days, some 3,000 vehicles will have been auctioned and some big money will have changed hands. Last year the Mecum – Kissimmee auction raised over $60 million in sales and this year that number is expected […]
Continue reading …Dan Marino Meets His Madame Tussauds Orlando Wax Figure at Sun Life Stadium
January 24, 2015 2 Comments
Hall of Fame NFL Quarterback Dan Marino unveiled his wax figure for Madame Tussauds Orlando at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Fla. at the 5th Annual Dan Marino Foundation WalkAbout Autism & Expo on Jan. 24, 2015. The figure is now on the way to its permanent home in Orlando, just in time for the […]
Continue reading …Orlando City Soccer Players Report Back For Training Ready For Inaugural 2015 MLS Season
January 24, 2015 Comments Off on Orlando City Soccer Players Report Back For Training Ready For Inaugural 2015 MLS Season
Orlando City Soccer Club’s inaugural MLS Season started today as the clubs players reported back for training in front of a packed media audience. In a week where the club announced it had broken the 10,000 season ticket barrier, it seems apt to look back to 2011 when it all began. Back then a handful […]
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Former Charlies Angel Cheryl Ladd visited Palm Beach with her husband Brian Russell yesterday to help raise funds for Food For The Poor. The Food For The Poor charity was formed in 1982 and is an ecumenical Christian nonprofit organization based in Coconut Creek, Florida, that provides food, medicine, and shelter, among other services, to […]
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The 2015 PGA Merchandise Show is in Orlando this week. It commenced yesterday with Demo Day at Orange County National Golf Center before moving to Orange County Convention Center today. The show runs through to Friday 23rd January and it is an opportunity for golf professionals and golf retailers to find out about all the […]
Continue reading …Fun Spot America & Gatorland Combine Forces To Open New Alligator Attraction
January 20, 2015 2 Comments
Fun Spot America and Gatorland today broke ground on a new alligator-themed tourist attraction that will be based at Fun Spot America’s International Drive location. The 15,000 square-foot, reptile oasis is appropriately named “GATOR SPOT” presented by Gatorland. The new area will cost $1 million to build and there will be a $6 per person […]
Continue reading …The Orlando Eye adds first passenger capsule
January 20, 2015 Comments Off on The Orlando Eye adds first passenger capsule
Another landmark was reached today as The Orlando Eye added the first passenger capsule to the 400 foot structure located on International Drive, close to Orange County Convention Center. The capsules were actually manufactured in Turkey before being transported to Hungary for assembly. They then traveled to Germany before setting off for Florida and arriving […]
Continue reading …Monster Jam Comes to Orlando This Weekend!
January 19, 2015 Comments Off on Monster Jam Comes to Orlando This Weekend!
Get ready for loud engines, stunts and dirt-flying destruction as Monster Jam rolls into Orlando this weekend. This Saturday, 24th January, Monster truck fans will get to see the massive trucks race against each other and then compete in freestyle events where they will perform everything from wheelies to donuts. This year’s line-up will see […]
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