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Archive for Friday, January 27, 2017

Daytona Gearing Up For Rolex 24 Race

Daytona International Speedway’s “Speedweeks” kicks off Friday. Organizers say the highlight this weekend is the 55th anniversary of the Rolex 24 at Daytona, which starts Saturday afternoon. It’s a marathon 24-hour endurance race.
Published in Central Florida News

Spotlight: Yummy House

I miss Eastern Pearl. The Chinese restaurant in Altamonte Springs, in my estimation, did some of the best Asian dishes in the area. Now in the place of the original Eastern Pearl is another Chinese restaurant, Yummy House, a small chain out of Tampa with six locations, all within Florida, which, according to its website, has won awards for its cuisine. I don’t see any accolades coming to the Altamonte Springs restaurant any time soon. Perhaps my visit was destined to be troublesome when I was greeted — a word that doesn’t quite describe the unsmiling acknowledgement from the person who came from around the bar when I came in. I was given only a lunch menu, which did not ...
Published in Scott Josephs Restaurant Guide, Spotlight



Intersection: Election Integrity

​President​ ​Trump​ ​has called ​for​ ​an​ ​investigation​ ​into​ ​voter​ ​fraud. Elections​ ​officials​ ​say​ ​voter​ ​fraud​ ​is​ ​rare, but they’re worried about chilling effect of erosion of public confidence in the electoral process. Will distrust about US elections keep people away from the polls? Seminole County Supervisor of elections Mike Ertel joins Polk County precinct clerk Genya Coulter and Orlando political reporter Frank Torres to discuss the integrity of the election.
Published in Central Florida News, Intersection, SwingVote16


Intersection: Voter Fraud, Growing Bolder & Space Coast Symphany Orchestra

​President​ ​Trump​ ​has called ​for​ ​an​ ​investigation​ ​into​ ​voter​ ​fraud. Elections​ ​officials​ ​say​ ​widespread​ ​voter​ ​fraud​ ​is​ ​rare, but they’re worried about chilling effect of erosion of public confidence in the electoral process. Will distrust about US elections keep people away from the polls?
Published in Intersection Podcast

Animal Rights, Love Fest, Artist Talk and Dino Day

The Animal Right Florida group is staging its monthly Sea World protest Sunday 10 til noon at the entrance of Sea World. Signs and banners will be provided so just show up and scream. Please warm up in the car or you’ll damage your voice. I should know. I was once a non-equity musical theatre performer. Orlando Love Fest, a festival featuring yoga, jewelry, flowers, gifts, bands, artists and beer will take place at 1312 Wilifred Drive Sunday 11 to 5. Follow along during an artist talk and gallery tour with Bo Bartlett, the artist who created larger-than-life paintings of muscled men and svelte women rowing boats and what not currently on view Saturday 11 to 1 at Mennello Museum ...
Published in Commentaries, Spotlight, The Daily City





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