Florida Travel News
May 17th, 2008
White Springs - The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Recreation and Parks is pleased to announce the 56th Annual Florida Folk Festival on May 23-25 at the Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs.
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May 16th, 2008
Orlando, FL - You’ve seen the show, played The Game, watched The Movie. And now, yes, it’s finally here. You can ride – The Simpsons Ride.
America’s favorite animated family has arrived in Orlando – with their very own mega-attraction. The Simpsons Ride officially opened today at Universal Orlando Resort. The new attraction plants guests smack in the middle of a brand-new Simpsons adventure – a ride adventure so big, so funny and so thrilling it’s no surprise it took years to make.
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May 7th, 2008
 Orlando, 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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May 3rd, 2008
 Florida 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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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 29th, 2008
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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April 26th, 2008
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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April 25th, 2008
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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April 20th, 2008
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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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 13th, 2008
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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April 9th, 2008
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Cape Canaveral, FL – An Atlas 5 is set to launch the ICO G1 commercial satellite from SLC-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on Apr 14 with a launch window of 4:12 – 5:12 p.m. EDT. The satellite for ICO will deliver a next-generation multimedia service known as ICO mim™. ICO mim will combine interactive satellite capability with nationwide coverage to deliver a new level of interactive navigation, enhanced roadside assistance and the ultimate mobile video experience, with 10-15 channels of premium television content.
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April 8th, 2008
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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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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April 3rd, 2008
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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