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Wet ‘n Wild Re-Launches THE BLACK HOLE

May 7th, 2008

THE BLACK HOLEOrlando, FL-  Wet ‘n Wild - Orlando showcases the latest advances in  technology with the dramatic new  upgrade of one of its most popular rides. The one-of-a-kind attraction, THE BLACK HOLE™: The Next Generation, will re-launch May, 2008.

Experience an explosion of pulsating lights, dynamic effects and cosmic energy on THE BLACK HOLE™: The Next Generation, as your two-person hydra capsule blasts off to new out-of-this-world thrills! Your space adventure is programmed especially for you, and you will encounter unique and different experiences with each journey.   

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Eco-Attractions in the Florida Keys

May 3rd, 2008

Click To ViewFlorida Keys - Boasting more sportfishing records than any other destination, along with world-class diving and a rich literary and artistic community, the Florida Keys also offer an appealing variety of environmentally oriented eco-attractions.

Topping the list are the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center in Tavernier, Dolphin Research Center and the Turtle Hospital in the Middle Keys, the National Key Deer Refuge in the Lower Keys and the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center in Key West.

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CityWalk Entertainment Calendar for May 2008

April 30th, 2008

CityWalk

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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The Simpsons Ride Opens at Universal Studios

April 29th, 2008

The Simpsons Ride

Orlando, FL – Universal Studios has opened the Simpsons Ride based on all the characters you love from the show. Join Homer and the family on their misadventures as they head out to spend the day at the fictional Krustyland amusement park.

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SunFest in West Palm Beach Apr 30-May 4

April 26th, 2008

West Palm Beach Waterfront

West Palm Beach, FL - Come celebrate the 26th anniversary of SunFest, Florida’s largest music and art festival. It’s a five day event, April 30-May 4, held along the beautiful intracoastal waterway in West Palm Beach. The festivities includes national, regional and local bands and recording artists on three different stages, more than 165 artists, food and beverages, and features one of the east coasts biggest fireworks shows, there are also three floating barges to enjoy. There will also be activities for the kids. 

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Destination Daytona and the Main Street Merchants Association Host International Female Ride Day May 2

April 25th, 2008

Destination Daytona

Daytona Beach, FL  - The International Female Ride Day, founded by Vicki Gray of MOTORESS in 2007, will begin its first annual celebration in the Volusia County area on May 2nd, 2008.  Beginning at 6:30pm, Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach, FL, will hold a safety seminar, fashion show, bike contest, raffles, giveaways, live entertainment and the Daytona Harley Davidson Drill Team will perform. 

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Jungala; Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Newest Attraction

April 20th, 2008

Giraff at Jungala

Tampa, FL - Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has opened Jungala – its newest and most ambitious park enhancement project to date. Set in the Congo area, the 4-acre attraction invites guests to discover exotic creatures, explore a colorful village hidden deep in the jungle and connect with the inhabitants of the lush landscape through up-close animal interactions, multi-story family play areas, rides and live entertainment.

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Conch Republic Independence Celebration April 18-27

April 13th, 2008

Southernmost Point In Key West FL

Key West, Florida Keys - The Conch Republic never received the billion dollars in foreign aid its officials requested from the U.S. government after its 1982 secession from the mother country. Nevertheless the republic, also known as Key West and the Florida Keys, is to salute the 26th anniversary of the secession Friday, April 18, through Sunday, April 27, in Key West.

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Jacksonville Jazz Festival April 11-13

April 8th, 2008

Jazz Musician Performs

Jacksonville, FL - Jacksonville Jazz Festival will be held April 11-13 at the Florida Theatre & Metropolitan Park. The Jacksonville Jazz Fest will feature five amateur Jazz pianists competing in the Florida Theatre for cash prizes and a chance to perform the next day 1 p.m  at the Jazz Festival in Metropolitan Park, doors open at 6 p.m.

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Two Weekend Wine Festivals Bring Good Cheer to North Florida

April 7th, 2008

Wine Tasting

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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Block Party Bash at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando

April 3rd, 2008

Block Party Bash at Hollywood Studios

Lake Buena Vista, FL - “The Year of A Million Dreams” rocks on at Walt Disney World Resort with “Block Party Bash,” a funtastic new traveling show featuring favorite Disney-Pixar characters. The high-energy extravaganza cranks up the music and excitement to the max, putting Disney’s Hollywood Studios guests in the middle of the wildest Disney spectacle ever – a non-stop musical block party that doubles as a fun-filled interactive street spectacular.

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CityWalk Entertainment Calendar for April 2008

March 31st, 2008

CityWalk

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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Bay Jam Music Festival to Rock Islamorada in the Florida Keys April 6

March 30th, 2008

Islamorada Sunrise

Islamorada, Florida Keys - The 13th annual Bay Jam music festival is slated for Sunday, April 6, at the TIB Bank of the Keys Amphitheater at Founders Park, mile marker 87 bayside on Plantation Key. Concertgoers can rock to the sounds of an eclectic range of musicians from midday through sunset and into the night from the hammock-like performance center set against the aqua waters of Florida Bay.

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Suwannee Springfest at Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak March 27-30

March 20th, 2008

Suwannee Springfest in Live Oak, FL

Live Oak, FL - The 12th Annual Suwannee Springfest marks the season by making its initial lineup announcement. Over 8,000 dedicated music lovers from across the nation are expected to be on hand when the festival takes place March 27-30, 2008, at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL.

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Scuba-Equipped Easter Bunny to Host Egg Hunt March 23 in Key Largo

March 18th, 2008

Diving in the Florida Keys

Key Largo, Florida Keys - Instead of bright flower gardens and green grass, the Easter egg hunt off Key Largo is to be staged near coral heads teaming with colorful tropical fish or a bed of sea grass in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. After all, when the Easter bunny is a scuba-diving gentle giant nearly seven feet tall (including ears), he can hide eggs anywhere he wants to — as long as it’s underwater.

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