Kaley Bird's Cabin: A Mother-Daughter Owned Local Bakery
Kaley Bird's Cabin is a retail bakery located at the Lake Square Mall in Leesburg, FL. The bakery is owned by the mother-daughter team Kaley and Jane. Their bakery makes fresh baked goods, ranging from cookies, brownies, and fudges to cupcakes, pies, cheesecakes, and even candied bacon. A lot of their products are based on customer recommendations, and they bring out new ideas for products regularly, such as their mountain dew cupcakes or mocha expresso brownies. They also make sepcialty products including gluten free, vegan, sugar free, and lactose free products.
Read full storyAll Star Rescue Roomz: Family Friendly Escape Room
Escape rooms are a fun activity that many enjoy. However, while a lot of fun, they are usually geared towards adults. If you don't solve the puzzles in the allotted time, something bad is going to happen (at least in the game). A nuclear reactor might go off, a deadly toxin will be released into the environment, an accident will occur or some other tragic event. This typically makes escape eooms not so family friendly. Anthony DiNapoli wanted to change that. He opened a family friendly escape room, All Star Rescue Roomz earlier this year in Old Town Kissimmee.
Read full storyRockstar Axe Throwing:
Axe throwing has become all the rage in the past couple of years in the Orlando area. It is a fun activity for a friends night out or a couples night out. If you haven't tried axe throwing, but would like to experience it, check out Rockstar Axe Throwing.
Read full storyMyersville Farms: A Sanford Family Farm with a Twist
Goat yoga has become all the rage over the past few years. I tried a class earlier this year and I completely understand why. It is a great way to relieve stress both through the yoga and the laughter from interacting with the goats. One of the local businesses that provides goat yoga is Myersville Farms.
Read full storyChill Out With Chilly Spoons
If you live in the Melbourne area and like Frozen Yogurt, then you should check out Chilly Spoons. Chilly Spoons is a family owned and operated business, run by Jason and Taylor Clark. Chilly Spoons has been a part of the Melbourne landscape for the past 10 years, but in November 2020, the Clarks took it over. While starting a “new business” during the pandemic was a bit scary, the Clark family wanted to be able focus more on family and community; so, they decided to take the leap to being their own boss and running their own business.
Read full storyDisney Cruise Line Returns to Sea
For all of us who have been anticipating the return of Disney Cruise Line sailings, that day is here! Disney announced today that they will be returning to sea on August 9 with 3 and 4 night sailings on the Disney Dream. These sailings will visit Disney's private island of Castaway Cay.
Read full story10 Not to be Missed Activities in Orlando in July
We are already halfway through summer, and we have been taking advantage of all the places that have reopened and activities that have restarted. There is so much to do, it can be hard to sift through it all and decide what to do. To help you decide, we have put together our 10 not to be missed activities in Orlando in July.
Read full storyFood Heroes and 4Roots Cafe - A New Exhibit and New Cafe Open at the Orlando Science Center
A new exhibit, sponsored by Orlando Health, has opened at Orlando Science Center. The exhibit called Food Heroes is focused on people and businesses making a positive impact in the local food community. The exhibit shows how the food system is interconnected and the different Food Heroes working to create healthier and more sustainable food for everyone.
Read full story215 Teachers of the Year Chosen in Orange County
This is Teacher Appreciation Week, when we celebrate all the work that teachers do to help our kids and prepare them for the future. To honor local teachers, Chevrolet partnered with the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools to give out 215 "Teachers of the Year" awards. Each winner received 2 Walt Disney World passes.
Read full storyRosen Aquatic and Fitness Center Opens in Orlando
The new Rosen Aquatic & Fitness Center opened this week in Orlando. Formerly known as The Rosen Aquatic Center, the facility was gifted to Harris Rosen, owner of Rosen Hotels last year by the YMCA of Central Florida. It has been closed for renovations since last fall and just reopened this week as The Rosen Aquatic and Fitness Center. The Center is a 35-year-old facility located on International Drive that has served as a swimming facility for many local children and families, as well as competitive swimmers, divers and water-polo players.
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