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11/03/03 - Festival of Trees - Updated
A wonderful way to get into the holiday spirit.  The annual Festival of Trees is a  nine day event held mid November. 

10/28/03 - Festival of the Masters  - Updated
The annual festival at Downtown Disney features live musical performances, savory cuisine and artistic creations from more than 150 artists. 

10/29/03 - Famous People from About's Other Cities & Towns Sites
There are a lot of famous people living in, born in, or frequenting the cities and towns covered by About.com Guides. Read about a famous writer from Austin and a tennis star from Las Vegas. From boy bands to financial geniuses to Olympians, we've got them all covered. Another in a series of listings designed to introduce you to the variety of sites within About.com's Cities & Towns Channel.

10/01/03 - Halloween Horror Nights - 13
Universal Orlando's annual event starts October 3 at Islands of Adventure.  See why this local event brings in 'victims' from all over the US.

9/29/03 - Epcot Food and Wine Festival - Updated
Annual fall, Food and Wine tasting party at WDW's Epcot.

9/15/03 - Good Stuff from About's Other Cities & Towns Sites
Did you know that there are dozens of other sites on the About.com network just like this one, devoted to Cities and Towns all over the United States? Well, there are, and in addition to all kinds of information specific to their local areas, these sites also cover a wide variety of subjects. Here's a great sampling of them.

9/07/032 - Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party - Updated
Annual October Halloween party at the Magic Kingdom. 

08/15/03 - Mission: SPACE
Mission: SPACE presented by HP, the next awesome adventure at Epcot begins sending guests on an out-of-this-world journey they never thought possible on Aug. 15.

08/10/03 - Wyndham Resort and Country Club
A review by Tony Conboy III on this new resort's spacious villas and award winning golf course.  Located in Kissimmee, near the attractions.

08/03/03 - New at Sea World
Summer is heating up at SeaWorld Orlando as the adventure park introduces a second wave of hot new entertainment.  Now open, the “Odyssea” and “Makahiki Luau” shows promise to enchant, amuse and delight guests of all ages.

07/04/03 - Fun Spot 
Race tracks and bumper cars are just a sampling of the 17 family thrill rides and over 100 arcade action games that you can find at this attraction just off I-drive in Orlando.

06/20/03 - Green Meadows Petting Farm 
Looking for a way to slow down from the hustle and bustle of the area theme parks?  Green Meadows Farm offers hands-on participation at this part working farm and part tourist attraction located in Kissimmee.

06/11/03 - Orlando Regional History Center - Updated
Florida remembers WWII, summer events and schedules for this new exhibit that runs until October 11, 2003.

06/08/03 - Boggy Creek Airboat Rides
Observe nature up-close and personal as you take an airboat ride through Florida's wetlands.

06/05/03 - Hurricane Information
June 1st through November 30th is Hurricane Season.  Don't wait until it comes knocking at your door to start preparing.  

06/01/03 - Morse Museum of Art
Preview the Morse Museum's Tiffany Lamps this summer with  Free family tours held every Tuesday during June and July.

05/20/03 - Disney's Armed Forces Salute 
Walt Disney World honors U.S. military personnel complimentary admission and family discounts. 

05/05/03 - Central Florida's Parade of Homes
Where to find new homes and new communities in the Central Florida area.  A great place to go when looking for new decorating ideas.

04/21/03 - Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 
Celebrating 10 years, this year's six week festival promises new displays, guest speakers and the ever popular Flower Power Concert Series. 

04/07/03 - Florida's Wealthiest People
According to Forbes Magazine, Florida is home to 22 of the top 400 wealthiest people in the United States. 

03/31/03 - Play 4 at Walt Disney World - Updated 
Just for Florida Residents, Walt Disney World once again offers it's Play 4 ticket.  Good for any 4 days until September 30, 2003 and includes Park Hopper privileges.   

03/20/03 - Orlando Survey 
What would you like to see more of on the Orlando.About.com site?  Put in your two cents worth - let me know your interests.

03/09/03 - Travel Back in Time! - Updated
Characters that shaped 19th century Central Florida include a cast of brave, ruthless, generous, rich, poor, famous, infamous, men and women.  These colorful characters are spotlighted in a new special exhibit at the History Center that runs through April.

02/17/03 - Books on Retiring to Florida
Thinking of retiring in the Sunshine state?  Here are some books that offer advice and information that you may need to know.

02/07/03 - Romance at Disney
Ten places to go and things to do at the Walt Disney World Resort with someone special.

02/03/03 - Income Tax Assistance - Updated
Local and online help with your 2002 return.

02/01/03 - Top 10 Romantic Places in Orlando - Updated
Find something romantic and different to do for Valentine's Day.

01/29/03 - Florida Fun Card - Updated 
Sea World is once again offering it's popular Florida Fun Card, pay for the day and play free for the rest of the year.

01/27/03 - Boy Scouting Celebrates 80 years - Updated
Celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the Central Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America at the History Center.

01/06/03 - 2003 Events Calendar 
See what's going on in Central Florida for the upcoming year.

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