Archive for Friday, April 8, 2016
Spotlight: 25th Florida Film Festival Kicks Off In Central Florida
For the last 25 years, central Florida has been home to the Florida Film Festival. This year there will be 180 films and events crammed into 10 days. Friday is the opening night party at the Enzian Theater.
Published in Central Florida News, Spotlight
Published in Central Florida News, Spotlight
Spotlight: PR’s Taco Palace In College Park
I think I might know why it took so long for PR’s Taco Palace to open its College Park location. You may recall — and you’ll be forgiven if you don’t — it was first announced that the popular Winter Park dive would take over the former Taste restaurant space on West Smith Street in January. Of 2014. That’s a long time even when you take into consideration Orlando’s arcane permitting and inspection procedures. But apparently they’ve spent the time making the place look old, as in well worn and broken in. The paint seems to have faded a bit, the walls are covered with handwritten graffiti. And the furniture has been over abused, which in the case of the ...
Published in Scott Josephs Restaurant Guide, Spotlight
Published in Scott Josephs Restaurant Guide, Spotlight
SpaceX Launch Success, Lands Booster On Drone Ship
After a successful launch from Kennedy Space Center, SpaceX successfully landed the first stage of a Falcon 9 rocket on a drone ship at sea.
Published in Central Florida News, Space
Published in Central Florida News, Space
County & City Leaders Debate Over How To Spend Tourist Tax Dollars
How to spend Orlando’s tourist tax revenue? City and county leaders discussed plans to spend the tax money brought in by the area’s visitors at a Tourist Development Council meeting today.
Published in Central Florida News
Published in Central Florida News
New Bill Benefits Families Of Fallen Law Enforcement Officers
Governor Rick Scott signed a bill into law today improving retirement benefits for families of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. An Orange County Sheriff’s deputy inspired the law.
Published in Central Florida News
Published in Central Florida News
SpaceX Dragon Capsule Ready For Space Station Trip
SpaceX plans to launch supplies to the International Space Station Friday.
Published in Central Florida News, Space
Published in Central Florida News, Space
Drones, Genealogy, Dinner and a Movie
At Drones on the Horizon hosted by Horizon Hobby, families, hobbyists and drone enthusiasts can enjoy a free day of fun and drone flight. This hands-on event includes drone races, flight school, professional demos from industry experts and more. Drones on the Horizon takes place Saturday at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. Second Saturdays in Sanford will feature two stages of live entertainment, food and drink. This all takes place at the West End Trading Company at 202 S. Sanford Ave. in Sanford this Saturday. There’s an after-hours genealogy event to research your family history coming up on Saturday. Meet, mingle and share with fellow researchers as you uncover details of your ancestry. Guests are invited to take a brief tour ...
Published in Commentaries, Spotlight, The Daily City
Published in Commentaries, Spotlight, The Daily City