Central Florida may be home to Mickey Mouse and Shamu, but it is also home to some well known (and some hidden) farmers’ market gems. Be sure to check some out for your next grocery list. Maitland Farmers’ Market 701 Lake Lily Drive Maitland, Florida Open year-round Sundays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Telephone: (407) ...
Orlando boasts dozens of fun attractions, theme parks and sights, but many can take their toll on your wallet. When you factor in hotel accommodations and dining out, an Orlando vacation may be pushing your travel budget. Still, there are plenty of ways to make the most of your days in the city; here’s where ...
Pioco’s Chicken located at Osceola Parkway in Kissimmee, Florida is the hot spot to be if you’re craving authentic Puerto Rican food and desserts. One of Puerto Rico’s essential dish is mofongo. Mofongo is made from fried green plantains, mashed together, and then drenched with thick chicken, crab, shrimp or beef broth. The mofongo then ...
For those who love New York City–until the summer heat sets in–Westchester County is a heavenly escape. It’s filled with county parks, pools, and lush, green beauty, yet is easily accessible from the city that never sleeps. If you’re living in Westchester,–or looking to escape the city–this summer, there’s plenty of local fun to be ...
The Osceola turkey is a special bird. This beautiful bird has the ability to survive in some of Americas most inhospitable country. It can only be found in parts of Florida. This makes it very popular with hunters. Hunters with families can send their partner and kids to Disney while they check out some public ...
The Seminole tribe was the only one of the Five Civilized Tribes to violently resist the government’s relocation efforts to force them from their homes. The five tribes being Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, Cherokee and Seminole. April 3, 1856. Newspaper ‘Florida Peninsula’ announced Captain Casey- agent for Indian affairs in Florida authorized payment of the following ...
If you’re planning on dining out for New Year’s festivities in Orlando, make sure you save some room-and energy-for a gourmet buffet on New Year’s Day. It’s fairly easy to find an over-the-top brunch at the themed restaurants and hotels throughout the year, but New Year’s Day offers an even bigger smorgasbord to explore. From ...