Valentine Park, West French Avenue, Orange City, Florida TBA, 2012 386-775-9224 Although the Blue Spring Manatee Festival offers live entertainment, arts and crafts, children’s play area, rides, environmental conservation displays and more, the highlight of the day is a free bus ride from the festival to nearby Blue Spring State Park to watch endangered manatees in their natural habitat. Orange City is located in Volusia County just North of Orlando. Take Exit 54 off of I-4 East and follow signs to Blue Spring State Park. Admission is charged. For more information about the 2012 Blue Spring Manatee Festival, visit www.themanateefestival.com.
Orlando to Host NBA All-Star 2012 The most magical week in sports is returning to Orlando for the second time, as the city has been selected to host NBA All-Star 2012. Orlando also hosted the 1992 All-Star Game. The 61st NBA All-Star Game will be played on Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Amway Center, which will also host the T-Mobile Rookie [...]
Walt Disney: Motivational Speaker In addition to being an innovator, visionary and genius, Walt Disney was one heck of a motivational speaker! Below are 10 of my favorite Walt Disney quotes: “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” “We are [...]
