Restaurants
April 30th, 2008
CityWalk, FL - During the month of May enjoy the Annual Bob Marley Reggae Fest and if the mood strikes you to sing “I Shot the Sheriff”, head over to the Rising Star where you can be backed by a live band and back-up singers as this new karaoke club is now open. CityWalk is an eclectic collection of themed restaurants, nightclubs, specialty shops and a 20-screen movie theatre, Universal CityWalk is Orlando’s hottest spot for entertainment, boasting the biggest names in live music, dining, dancing, movies and more.
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April 16th, 2008
Ponce Inlet, Florida - The 10th Annual Shrimpfest is being held at the Inlet Harbor Marina & Restaurant April 19-20 for the benefit of the Daytona Beach College Culinary Institute. Saturday students will be serving visitors and honing their presentation skills for the competition Sunday evening. Shrimp dishes will be prepared by teams of students and will be judged for taste, presentation and creativity.
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April 7th, 2008
North Florida - Two Florida Wine Festivals are scheduled for this weekend. The Florida Wine Festival will take place in Tallahassee on April 10 - 12 and The Sandestin Wine Festival in Destin runs from April 10 - 13.
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March 31st, 2008
CityWalk, FL - New Orleans style fun continues during Mardi Gras at CityWalk through April 19, featuring an elaborate parade, hundreds of costumed characters, tons of souvenir beads, Cajun cuisine, and live performances by top-name talent. CityWalk is an eclectic collection of themed restaurants, nightclubs, specialty shops and a 20-screen movie theatre, Universal CityWalk is Orlando’s hottest spot for entertainment, boasting the biggest names in live music, dining, dancing, movies and more.
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December 30th, 2007
CityWalk, FL - Kick off the New Year at CityWalk, an eclectic collection of themed restaurants, nightclubs, specialty shops and a 20-screen movie theatre, Universal CityWalk is Orlando’s hottest spot for entertainment, boasting the biggest names in live music, dining, dancing, movies and more.
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December 18th, 2007
By Kirby Collins
In Florida we’ll celebrate the arrival of 2008 with champagne and fireworks in some places and tropical cocktails and live music at others. Whether you want to celebrate in Central Florida with fireworks of in Key West at Sloppy Joe’s, here’s a list of the more popular events.
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November 28th, 2007
CityWalk, FL - December will sizzle up at CityWalk, an eclectic collection of themed restaurants, nightclubs, specialty shops and a 20-screen movie theatre, Universal CityWalk is Orlando’s hottest spot for entertainment, boasting the biggest names in live music, dining, dancing, movies and more. Special Events are ew Year’s Eve Celebration at CityWalk and Blue Man Group.
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November 16th, 2007
 In 1565, settlers of the Spanish colony of St. Augustine, Fla. shared a meal with the Timucuan Indians. In the eyes of many, Thanksgiving was born.
Kissimmee, FL - While New Englanders boast about their ancestor’s role in the America’s first Thanksgiving, visitors to Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee, Florida are tossing out this traditional story in favor of a new version of history…. was America’s first Thanksgiving celebrated in Florida?
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November 12th, 2007
By Kirby Collins
St. Augustine, FL - We recently traveled to St. Augustine to gather new content for PlacesAroundFlorida.com and took pictures galore. After an afternoon of wandering through the St. Augustine Historic District surrounded by many fine restaurants, we were starving.
We decided to try Scarlett O’Hare’s Bar and Restaurant. It was a great choice and with a unique decor and menu. We shared a Slab of Ribs and Grilled Mahi Mahi Sandwich, both were very tasty. For dessert we split a Key Lime Pie, it too was delicious.
They have a full liquor bar and we enjoyed cocktails named “The Scarlett O’Hare” in their “Ghost Bar”, which is listed in the National Directory of Haunted Places and is said to be haunted by the man who built the house. Visit their website at www.scarlettoharas.net.
November 6th, 2007
 Orlando, FL - Restaurant goers often struggle to find a good balance between healthy and delicious food. Now Orlando area superior cuisine restaurant Vines Grille and Wine Bar is making that decision easier. Vines Grille has created a food menu that makes a commitment not only to the superiority of its food, but also the health of its patrons.
“We believe in bringing only the finest of foods to our diners. We want them to enjoy not only a delicious meal and great entertainment, but a healthy meal they can trust is of the highest quality,” said Dimitri Karabinis of Vines Grille and Wine Bar.
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October 3rd, 2007
By Kirby Collins
Daytona Beach, FL - There are many Biketoberfest events this year and here are the most popular. Dirty Harry’s, The Cabbage Patch, Boot Hill Saloon and others will feature music, babes and bikes.
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September 23rd, 2007
 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fl - It is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival presented by Vanity Fair Premium Napkins Sept. 28 through Nov. 11 at Walt Disney World Resort.
More than 25 international marketplaces serve tapas-sized portions of regional specialties, and recommended wines and beers available at each kiosk make for picture-perfect pairings. Exciting new marketplaces this year include Oklahoma, Dominican Republic and Peru.
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August 26th, 2007
By Kirby Collins
Jensen Beach, FL - Mulligan’s Beach House Bar and Grill is another great Florida restaurant located in Downtown Jensen Beach and across from the Intracoastal Waterway. Downtown Jensen is a great place to spend the day with shops, restaurants and night clubs just north of Stuart.
We shared the O’Mully Mahi Reuben sandwich and Fresh Catch Quesadilla again with Mahi Mahi. I ordered the Mahi Reuben without Thousand Island dressing as I have this thing about mayo and the like. They both were great and served with rice and french fries.
Mulligan’s Beach House has a full liquor bar and had a pretty good crowd the Saturday afternoon we visited. They feature live music on weekend nights and have plenty of seating.
Mulligan’s Beach House Bar and Grill is located at 2019 Jensen Beach Boulevard in Jensen Beach, FL.
August 16th, 2007
 Orlando, FL - Providing diners with a dinning experience they will never forget is a fine art form. Local Orlando restaurant Vines Grille & Wine Bar has mastered that art. The restaurant offers its diners an incomparable feast for the senses with a superior menu, an extensive and award-winning wine list, and live jazz and blues music from some of the hottest acts around the country.
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August 6th, 2007
By Kirby Collins
Melbourne Beach, FL - I can’t think of a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than sharing a tuna and mahi dinner with my honey on Melbourne Beach. Throw in a couple of fruity frozen rum concoctions and now you’ve got something memorable.
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