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12/20/00 - Islands of Adventure
Take a photo tour of Universal Studio's newest theme park.

12/11/00 - Last Minute Gift Ideas
The Holidays are quickly coming up, are you ready?  Here are some unique, creative and personal gift ideas that can save you both time and money.

12/01/00 - Christmas in the Park
A beautiful holiday tradition in Central Park, Winter Park, featuring the Bach Choir.

11/17/00 - Who Wants to be a ...
Play 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire?' Orlando style.  Can you answer fifteen questions about Central Florida? 

11/03/00 - Festival of Trees
A wonderful way to get into the holiday spirit.  The annual Festival of Trees is a  nine day event held mid November. 

10/27/00 - All Children's Playground
Two Orange County parks with wooden playgrounds can provide a day of family fun.

10/11/00 - Lizards on the Loose!
Following Chicago's success with 'Cows on Parade', Orlando decided to invade the city with some pretty wild looking lizards.  Check out the clever names and creative designs!

10/04/00 - Halloween Attraction Specials for Families
All of the major attractions are having family specials this October.  Many of the parks accept yearly passes for Halloween specials.

10/04/00 - Halloween Specials for Adults
From the attractions to Church Street's annual party, dress in your most outrageous costume and compete for money and prizes. 

10/04/00 - Halloween Fun for Families
Local trick-or-treat events that low cost or Free!

09/22/00 - Orange County Regional History Center
How much history can be contained in one building?  Central Florida history has a new place to call home.

09/12/00 - Backstreet Boys
Profiling Central Florida celebrities.  This local band holds the record for the most CD's sold in one week.

08/28/00 - Disney Quest
An air conditioned attraction!  Located at Downtown Disney's West and offering five floors of virtual reality and arcade adventures for the whole family. 

08/28/00 - Disney Quest - Changes and Improvements
What's new at this local attraction?  Information to check before heading out for the day.

08/21/00 - 'NSYNC
Profiling Central Florida celebrities.  Did you know that four of the five 'NSync members worked at area attractions before forming their band?

08/04/00 - Back To School
Where you can find the information that you need before heading back to school.

07/26/00 - Tax Free Days
Nine days of tax savings from The Florida Tax Relief Act of 2000.

07/26/00 - Tax Exempt Shopping List
Listing of Exempt and Taxable items.

07/21/00 - Clothing Optional?
Get the scoop on the 'nude' beaches on the East Coast.

07/10/00 - Hurricane Information
June 1st through November 30th is Hurricane Season.  Don't wait until it comes knocking at your door to start preparing.  

07/10/00 - First Aid Kit
A list of items to keep on hand  in case of an emergency.

06/26/00 - Area Beaches
Looking for a fun way to cool off?  We're centrally located, so we can go to the Gulf Coast or the Atlantic Ocean, the choice is yours, depending on what type of beach you prefer.

06/26/00 - Sun Protection
The Florida sun can be pretty brutal this time of year.  Here are some tips and advice on how to protect yourself this summer.

06/19/00 - Kraken - SeaWorld's Newest Thrill Ride
Do you dare attempt Central Florida's longest, fastest, highest and only floorless coaster?

06/19/00 - More Thrill Rides at SeaWorld
If Kraken proves to be too much for you, try one of Sea Worlds other adventures; Journey to Atlantis or Wild Arctic.

06/08/00 - Summer Movie Camps
Low cost to no cost.  An easy way to entertain the tikes through the long hot summer.

05/16/00 - Summer Camps
For an alternative to the traditional summer camps, try one of our local attractions. Many offer camps that provide educational value as well as summer fun.

05/11/00 - Laurelton Hall
A new exhibition at The Morse explores Tiffany’s 580-acre estate on Long Island, one of the most talked about homes in America at the turn of the century. 

04/19/00 - Real Estate - New Home Builders - Part 2
New home builders and developers with prices beginning at around $90,000 to well over $1,000,000.

04/07/00 - Real Estate - New Home Communities - Part 1
Location, Location, Location, where are the hottest and most desirable places to live in Central Florida? 

03/01/00 - Income Tax Assistance
Local and online help with your 1999 return.

02/18/00 - Public School Standardized Testing 
A review of The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT).

02/02/00 - Valentine's Day
Just when you thought the holidays were over!  Let me offer some gift giving advice.  Unique Gift ideas for the holiday. 

01/10/00 - Golf
Did a new set of golf clubs find it's way into your Christmas Stocking this year.  Find out about local places to play, lessons, putting ranges and Florida Resident Discounts.  

01/04/00 - New Year's Resolutions - Get in Shape!
If getting in shape is on your list of New Year's Resolutions, here is a little information to get you started on the right track. 

12/06/99 - Traditional Holiday Celebrations
Local places that offer traditional holiday festivities.

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