Henry Flagler: The Father of Modern-Day Florida
WEBSep 7, 2023 · The Early Days. Considered the man who industrialized Florida, Henry Morrison Flagler is to the railroad industry as John D. Rockefeller is to the oil industry. In fact, the two were once in business together, as Flagler and Rockefeller founded Standard Oil in 1870. The Flaglers lived in New York, but Henry’s first wife, Mary Harkness Flagler ...
Which Annual Pass Is Best? Comparing Orlando’s Theme Park …
WEBMar 7, 2024 · Orlando’s Big Three theme parks—SeaWorld, Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort—all recognized the value of car magnets early on and still issue them to their passholders as a thank you. A magnet is one small but tangible benefit of being a passholder. Which prompted us to wonder what …
36 Orlando Spots For Cheap Eats
WEBJun 1, 2021 · 36 Orlando Spots For Cheap Eats. We rounded up the best Cheap Eats spots in Central Florida. June 1, 2021. Brooke Fehr, Jennie Hess, Photographs by Roberto Gonzalez, Catherine Walters. Roberto Gonzalez. Chains reign no more: The Orlando food scene has exploded with delicious diversity. And while splurging on a …
9 Great Orlando-area Neighborhoods: Lake Nona
WEBJul 1, 2020 · In fact, 40 percent of Lake Nona’s 11,000 acres is green space. It’s also home to the U.S. Tennis Association’s National Campus, which offers free lessons for children 10 and under, as well as adult programs and high-performance training. “They really provide us with all the tools we need here,” Foote says.
50 Most Powerful People - John Morgan - Orlando Magazine
WEBJul 2, 2019 · Even Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, who has topped our list five of the six previous years, marvels at Morgan’s skill in making medical marijuana a reality. “John knows how to maneuver and get a deal done,” a smiling Dyer says. With wife Ultima and candidate Joe Biden during a fundraiser at the Morgans' home (COURTESY OF JOHN AND ULTIMA MORGAN ...
Orlando Magazine - Orlando news, dining, entertainment and more
WEBDisney Goes To The Bears, The Country Bear Jamboree Reimagined. Have a knee-slappin' good time at the Country Bear Musical Jamboree. Orlando Magazine features blogs, articles and guides on dining, shopping, style and life in Orlando and Central Florida.
Orlando Event Calendar For September 2024
WEBAug 30, 2024 · Oct. 25 & 27: This Shakespeare classic opens Opera Orlando’s 2024-25 season. Friday, 7:30 p.m; Sunday, 2 p.m. Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 407-358-6603. drphillipscenter.org. This article appears in the September 2024 issue of Orlando Magazine.
9 Great Orlando-area Neighborhoods: Winter Garden
WEBJul 1, 2020 · Since 2000, Winter Garden has continued its transformation into one of Orange County’s hippest locations. The Winter Garden Farmers Market, which takes place every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., is an area favorite, drawing residents as well as fans from other zip codes. The market takes over the pavilion in …
9 Great Orlando-area Neighborhoods: Winter Park
WEBJul 1, 2020 · Pristine lakes—Maitland, Killarney, Osceola and Virginia—dotted the area along with fragrant orange groves. Homes were constructed and actually painted, which wasn’t the norm in Florida at the time, but definitely set a stylistic standard for Winter Park, one that is still embraced by today’s residents. For Heidi Gearhart, who moved ...
11 Great Neighborhoods: Horizon West - Orlando Magazine
WEBJul 1, 2022 · Horizon West, considered one of the largest master-planned developments in Central Florida’s history, was on the drawing board beginning in 1995. The project, inspired by the New Urbanism movement, encompasses a town center and five villages, each with several neighborhoods offering a mix of housing styles, schools, parks and recreation.