Archive for Friday, July 29, 2016
Spotlight: GeekyCon In Orlando To Celebrate “Nerd Culture”
It’s time to “get your geek on” – GeekyCon is at the Orange County Convention Center this weekend.
Published in Spotlight
Published in Spotlight
Spotlight: Plant Street Market In Winter Garden
I finally made it out to Plant Street Market in Winter Garden. I like the whole concept. It’s a terrific space, and judging from the crowd on a Thursday night, a very popular hangout. Especially around the Crooked Can Brewery, which has one of the most serious sets of brewing tanks I’ve seen outside of Milwaukee. And they turn out some good and cold beers, too. CCB is at one end of market, which is all open under one large enclosed space. You’re free to wander through the market with a beer — I recommend the kolsch — and order food from one of the other vendors. My friend and I went a little overboard with the ordering. We got ...
Published in Scott Josephs Restaurant Guide, Spotlight
Published in Scott Josephs Restaurant Guide, Spotlight
Why They Are No Longer Called “Absentee Ballots”
Thousands of ballots are being sent to voters across central Florida – but don’t call them “absentee ballots.”
Published in Central Florida News, SwingVote16
Published in Central Florida News, SwingVote16
Confirmed: 4 Local Cases Of Zika Virus In South Florida
Florida Governor Rick Scott confirmed four Floridians have caught Zika virus from local mosquitoes in south Florida.
Published in Central Florida News, Health, Health WMFE
Published in Central Florida News, Health, Health WMFE
How Did We Get Here?
Each week, this podcasts asks the question "are we there yet?" but maybe it's time to start asking "how did we get here?"
Published in Are We There Yet, Space
Published in Are We There Yet, Space
Intersection: Senate Race, DNC, and Zika
Allegations of abuse could derail Alan Grayson’s bid for Senate. Grayson’s ex-wife reports abuse dating back twenty years, but Grayson’s attorney says the allegations are politically motivated. The story caused progressive organizations to pull their endorsement of Grayson and campaign staffers are walking out. Will his campaign survive?
Published in Central Florida News, Intersection
Published in Central Florida News, Intersection
Wondermade, Enzian, Bakery and Bounce Houses
Sanford’s nationally famous marshmallow company, Wondermade, is dipping its spoon into the world of ice cream by launching a new ice cream line this weekend at its store in downtown Sanford. It’s the public’s very first chance to get the “SCOOP” on seeing if Wondermade “CONE” make a good ice cream. Flavors will include Maple Bacon, S’mores, Cornbread and more incredible flavors. For more info go to wondermade.com. For a limited time starting this weekend, National Theatre Live’s Encore Series brings a selection of award-winning British theatre productions to Enzian called One Man, Two Guvnors staring the host of The Late Late Show, James Corden. The film of the live show is screening Saturday at 11 at Enzian Theatre. ...
Published in Commentaries, Spotlight, The Daily City
Published in Commentaries, Spotlight, The Daily City