Mr. Toad’s No Longer Wild Ride, 20,000 Leagues and Disappeared Retro Disney
October 28, 2011
LAKE BUENA VISTA – Many folks come to Walt Disney World and look for classic rides such as 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride and other iconic attractions from the 1970s.
This fall, Disney brought out a few for viewing at EPCOT.
First, nice that they kept them around. But it might be more fun to run them, eh?
Lego Man Needs Permanent Home On Siesta Key
October 28, 2011
SARASOTA – We do hope the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office lets him free! And perhaps Sarasota can find him a permanent home at Siesta Key, where he washed up, like Moses, on the beach.
Do you agree? Where should he stay?
Tic Toc in Daytona Beach, Where Jay and Sis Entertained
October 18, 2011
DAYTONA BEACH – We happened upon the Flickr site of William Bird’s site of Florida postcards and history, and saw this old postcard of the Tic Toc.
Wethinks if it were still around, it would be a big hit.
The place was actually the Tic-Toc Cocktail Bar Restaurant Pit Bar-B-Que and Package Store. What a name.
It was at 2120 So. Atlantic Ave. The back of the card read “Most popular meeting place in the heart of 2000 Cottage Colony on World Famous Beach. Open 7 days a week. Bathers welcome. “Jay” and “Sis” your hosts.
Take a look at the Flickr site..its alot of fun. It’s called Edge and Corner Wear
Florida Watercolors Set for November 2011 Opening
October 18, 2011
DAYTONA BEACH – The most comprehensive and prestigious collection of Florida Watercolors will open this November at the Museum of Arts & Sciences (MOAS) as part of Reflections II – Watercolors of Florida 1835-2000, from the Collection of Cici and Hyatt Brown.
Featured artists include John James Audubon, Winslow Homer, Doris Lee, Reginald Marsh, Thomas Moran, Jane Peterson, Ogden Minton Pleissner, Anthony Thieme, Laura Woodward, and Andrew Wyeth.
The exhibit opens to the public on November 13 and will run through March, 2012. Read more
Dine Out Fort Lauderdale Plates Up ‘Til November 10
October 18, 2011
FORT LAUDERDALE – The entire month of October (and a bit more after that) is dedicated to promoting leading restaurants and their chefs in this resort city in the Dine Out Lauderdale promotion.
In the dining program, leading restaurants have a $35 fixed price menu; below are some top participants, by city. Click on each of the restaurants to find out about their menu, chef and promotions:
Fort Lauderdale
Blue Moon Fish Co.
By Word of Mouth
Cafe Vico
The Capital Grille
Chart House
China Grill at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
Coco Asian Bistro & Bar
Dapur, Asian Tapas & Lounge
15th Street Fisheries
Grateful Palate
Grille 66 & Bar Restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six
Hi-Life Cafe
ilios at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
Indigo Restaurant at the Riverside Hotel
Johnny V
Mai-Kai Restaurant
Market 17
The Melting Pot, Fort Lauderdale
Morton’s The Steakhouse
North Ocean Grille at the Pelican Grand
Primavera
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
SAIA at B Ocean Fort Lauderdale
Shula’s on the Beach at the Westin Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale
SoLita Las Olas
Spazio
Steak 954 at the W Fort Lauderdale
Sublime Restaurant & Bar
Sunfish Grill
3030 Ocean at the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Truluck’s
Via Luna at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood
AiZia at The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa
Bongos Cuban Cafe at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Lola’s on Harrison
Tatu at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Hallandale Beach
III Forks
Lighthouse Point
Le Bistro
Pompano Beach
Cafe Maxx
Wilton Manors
Tee Jay Thai Sushi
Weston
East City Grill
Ireland’s Steakhouse at the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure
Find out more at sunny.org
Ladies’ Fishing Series Set for Islamorada
October 18, 2011
Women are invited to explore the finest of fishing at the next “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!” seminar, Nov. 11-13 at the Holiday Isle Resort and Marina in Islamorada.
“Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!” is a national organization dedicated to attracting more women to sport fishing and to promoting conservation and responsible angling. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is co-hosting the event through the Sport Fish Restoration Program.
During the three-day, hands-on event, FWC educators will demonstrate ethical angler habits such as safe hook removal, release techniques and more. Local fishing guides will provide instruction on fishing techniques and methods.
“Our Islamorada seminar provides women with a unique experiential vacation getaway where they can learn, network and enjoy the fabulous Florida Keys and all of its remarkable fishing,” said Betty Bauman, founder of the series.
On the final day of the seminar, women may embark on an optional fishing trip.
See www.ladiesletsgofishing.com, call 954-475-9068,
Taking a Flying Pan Am Boat to Havana
October 6, 2011
MIAMI – As Pan Am gathers for a reunion in Miami, here is a view of the great Pan Am clippers leaving Miami for Havana.
Tampa Adds Flights to Havana
October 3, 2011
TAMPA – Tampa International Airport on Sept. 8, 2011 launched its first nonstop flight to Havana, Cuba, after nearly 50 years. It was operated by Xael Charters and partner Sky King Inc.
In June, the Airport’s five-member board of directors adopted a financial incentive program for airlines which could bring more international service to Tampa. One new international flight can translate to an estimated $150 million in economic impact to the Airport and the regional economy bringing approximately 1200 well-paying jobs and business development.
With longstanding ties to Cuba, the Tampa area is one of 12 other U.S. airports to have been granted rights, including Miami, New York and L.A.
On Saturday, September 10, 2011, ABC Charters along with American Airlines launched its inaugural flight from Tampa to Havana, with a third weekly flight beginning in October by Island Travel and Tours, Ltd.
