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Child nearly drowns at International Drive hotel
Orange County Fire Rescue said a child nearly drowned at an International Drive hotel this afternoon. Emergency responders were called about 4: 05 p.m. to the Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando at 9000 International Dr. in the city's tourist district after the...
Tags: Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
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A reporter with a theme song? Yep, this is real
Orlando SentinelBatman, the Ghostbusters, Rocky, Axel Foley and Austin Powers all have theme songs. Why shouldn't a reporter have a theme song? Earlier this month, my role at the Orlando Sentinel expanded to include more video updates and stories that reflect...Tags: Entertainment, YMCA, Lotteries, Powerball Lottery, Orlando
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Spooky Empire's May-hem
WHAT: All your favorite nightmares crawl out from under the bed to get a little sun at Spooky Empire's summer horror convention, featuring fun from all corners of the genre. This year's extravaganza sports a couple cons-within-the-con: "Halloween Extreme"...
Tags: Haunted Houses (attractions), National Basketball Association, Halloween
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Florida Travel Tips & Deals
Special CorrespondentCheck this list often as new tips, events and deals around Florida come in: Culinary features on Anna Maria Island Mainsail Beach Inn on Florida’s Anna Maria Island has partnered with the Beach Bistro to offer a number of culinary luxuries to...Tags: Blue Man Group, Imperial and Royal Matters, Clubs and Associations, August (movie), Chris Young (baseball, outfielder)
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Orlando Regional Medical Center gets new president
Effective June 1, Orlando Regional Medical Center will be under new leadership. Mark Jones, current president of Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, will take over as ORMC president. Jones succeeds current hospital president Shannon Elswick, who is retiring at...
Tags: Orlando, United Way , Corporate Officers, Orlando Health, Hospitals and Clinics
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Early Easter leaves Orlando hotels with April hangover
After four months of year-over-year growth, business dipped in April at Orlando-area hotels, likely because of an early Easter this year and the absence of a couple of big conventions in town. Hotels in the Orlando market filled 72.6 percent of their...
Tags: Consumer Confidence, Economic Indicator, Hotels and Accommodations, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Trips and Vacations
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Fun Spot USA: Both new coasters now open
Both of Fun Spot USA's new roller coasters are now operating and open to the public, the park has announced. White Lightning, which becomes Orlando's only wood coaster, passed state inspection Tuesday. Freedom Flyer, a steel, inverted coaster, was OK'...
Tags: Interstate 4
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Memorial Day discounts for military
In Honor of Those Who Serve, local businesses would like to say "Thank You" for your service by offering special discounts for Memorial Day. (This list is ongoing, please check back for updates and additions.) Some discounts are offered all year long....Tags: Services and Shopping, Hotels and Accommodations, U.S. Army, Arts, Physical Disabilities
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Two I-Drive convention hotels partner to attract big "under-one-roof"-type meetings and events
With more than 5,000 hotel rooms, Las Vegas' MGM Grand offers more rooms — by at least a couple thousand — than any single convention hotel in the Orlando market. And Sin City's Mandalay Bay boasts more meeting space than the four-biggest...
Tags: Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando Hotels
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Darden tries out Atrium bar area
Wedged between its latest combination of Olive Garden and Red Lobster in Wilkesboro, N.C., Darden Restaurants is testing a bar called Atrium. Atrium offers its own menu. It has alcohol and foods such as flatbreads, tacos and mini-sandwiches that...
Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry, Winter Park, Dining and Drinking, New York City, Restaurants
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05/20: New businesses
Occupational licenses issued recently by county and municipal governments in Central Florida; data collected by Market Force Corp. of Newtown Square, Pa. Lake The London Fish and Chippy, restaurant, 3242 Cypress Grove Drive, Eustis, 32736. Kapa Reno...
Tags: Celebration, Orlando, Goldenrod, Realty, Health and Medical Professionals
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SeaWorld's Antarctica could further tilt Orlando's tourism market
Three years ago, Harry Potter loosened Mickey Mouse's grip on Orlando's theme-park market. Now, Puck the Penguin is ready to try pulling Mickey's fingers even farther apart. After more than a year of construction, SeaWorld Orlando this week will...
Tags: Comcast Corporation, Orlando, Trips and Vacations, Islands of Adventure, Gardens and Parks
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