Tavares, Florida is a small town about 40 miles north of Downtown Orlando. The once sleepy suburb has been spending a lot of money in recent years on some crazy ideas that are now paying off. Welcome to Tavares, “America’s Seaplane City.” I recently was invited to check out the new(ish) redevelopment project as part…
I have found my calling in life…to become an Olympic athlete. Sure, I’m old and out-of-shape. But, I think with some training, I could easily suit up and throw some rocks for the U.S. Olympic Curling team. Don’t know anything about curling? Check this out: Curling clubs across the country have ‘Learn to Curl’ nights,…
If you love a bike adventure, or if you have kids that like to get dirty, let me turn you on to a little secret…the brand new Orlando Mountain Bike Park. Location: The park is located in Orlando’s Lake Druid Park. This is the start (or end) of the Cady Way Trail. The address: 899…
Kelly Park (or Rock Springs Run) is one of the best places to get outside and enjoy the best of what Florida has to offer. Here’s what you need to know: Kelly Park is one of the parks managed by the Orange County Parks and Recreation department. It is NOT a state park! You do…
Today I got to do something I’ve been wanting to do for YEARS….go inside the brand new Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. I have been in Orlando for 15 years now – and it seems like it’s taken that long to get to this point! And I have to say, the facility doesn’t…
Have you ever gotten an email that just stops you in your tracks…and then distracts you for the rest of the day? Happened to me today…all thanks to the words, “Chicken N’ Waffle Cupcake.” I know- crazy sounding, right? The new creation will debut July 31st at The Sweet Shop, attached to the 4 Rivers…
Give Kids the World is one of my favorite non-profit organizations in Central Florida. They are located close to the theme parks and give children with life-threatening illnesses and their families dream vacations. Today, Tuesday, they are doing something great. And you can help without even opening your wallet (although I encourage you to also…
(Sorry for the lateness of this blog. Life gets in the way yo!) I love to read, yet don’t get to read enough. I’m also a pretty picky reader. I think it’s because I work in news and feel like I’m always surrounded by death, destruction, politics, etc. So when I read, I want it…
The foodie scene is exploding in Orlando and I’m just so happy that I’m here to eat all the food that these amazing chefs are dishing out. The 4 Rivers Smokehouse has FINALLY opened out near the University of Central Florida. I say FINALLY because my husband and I have been counting down since the…
It’s true. I’m a city girl at heart. Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, I’m all about mass-transportation and feel totally safe in a crowded subway. I have visited a farm a few times in my life, only to find that I’m pretty much allergic to everything on it. Even in college, many called…