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2 great hammerheads join SeaWorld’s Shark Encounter
Two great hammerhead sharks are now living at SeaWorld Orlando's Shark Encounter attraction, and they are visible to theme-park guests. The young male sharks, named Dutch and Dillon, were transferred from Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta in a collaborative effort to protect endangered species. Dutch arrived in Orlando in November, followed by Dillon in April. âThese are our first great hammerhead...
May the Fourth in Orlando: Ways for âStar Warsâ fans to celebrate
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Tart it up for Kentucky Derby day with this mini-Hot Brown appetizer
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Debuting in Winter Park, new play makes fun of Florida and its history
Theme Park Rangers Radar: Pipeline questions, sea lion stuff, a view from the Wheel
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Missy, Willie and George Michael among Rock Hall inductees
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Jamie Foxx needs ‘prayers’ as he’s still hospitalized with mystery condition
Arts
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‘Frozen,’ ‘Encanto’ skate into Orlando in latest Disney On Ice show
Thereâs not much in common climate-wise between the snow-covered Arendelle of Disneyâs âFrozen,â and the tropical Colombian mountain town of âEncantoâ â but the two stories have parallel messages, says Adam Loosley. Heâs the director of the latest Disney On...
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Bach Festival Society looks to heaven with spirituals, prayers for peace | Review
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Rollins Museum of Art takes 2 steps toward reality in Winter Park
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Celebrating 50 years, Orlando Ballet announces 2023-24 season
Theater
âSome Like It Hotâ leads Tony Award nominations with 13 nods
“Some Like It Hot,” a musical adaptation of the cross-dressing movie comedy that starred Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, has waltzed away Tuesday with the most number of Tony Award nominations. Three shows received nine nominations each: “& Juliet,” which...
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Itâs funny, and not funny, to pay a visit to âUrinetownâ | Review
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This ‘Streetcar’ provides an atmospheric ride into the mind | Review
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Listen for the thrills of cerebral ‘Sound Inside’ | Review
Restaurants, Food & Drink
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Orlando-based Darden buys Ruth’s Chris steak houses
Darden Restaurants revealed the all-cash deal Wednesday, saying it is paying $21.50 per share for the Winter Park-based Ruth's Hospitality Group.
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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with stuffed taco cups
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World-Record Cuban sandwich attempt in Kissimmee this weekend
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Cholo Dogsâ Belly Flop Contest splashes into Baldwin Park on May 6
Amusement Parks
WonderWorks: Teachers get in free in May
WonderWorks Orlando, an "edu-tainment" attraction on International Drive, is offering free admission to teachers and educational support staff throughout May. Eligible visitors must complete an online form for a voucher that will be turned in at the ticket counter at...
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SeaWorld: Pipeline coaster opens May 27 with previews starting May 12
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PODCAST: Impact of Disneyland dragon fire, BBot security robot rolls into town and Icon Park debuts retro game (Ep. 187)
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Gatorland: Florida Man Challenge part of Gatorpalooza event
Events
Orlando to bid for WWE Royal Rumble 2024
Hoping wrestling fans will pump up visitor numbers, Orange County commissioners today pledged $850,000 from tourist tax revenue toward a bid to bring WWE Royal Rumble 2024 to Camping World Stadium. The board followed the unanimous recommendation of the Sports...
Travel
Historic, spirited Blairsville offers an endless supply of Georgiaâs mountain culture
North Georgia is where flatlanders flock for fresh mountain air, cooler temperatures, and views to forever, all melded together with a heaping help of Appalachian lifestyle.
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SunFest 2023: Guide to tickets, transportation and whoâs playing when
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New report blames airlines for most flight cancellations
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Almost 100 years ago: Orlando newspaper once sponsored Newsboys Band