Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Clearwater Beach named top beach in the U.S.; Disney Princess Half Marathon extends sisters' connection; Get $10 admission to Butterfly World this weekend

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Clearwater Beach named top beach in the U.S.

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Florida is king of the beach again in the annual TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards with Clearwater Beach on the Gulf Coast coming in at No. 1.

Disney Princess Half Marathon extends sisters' connection, brings them closer to late father

Sisters Mandy and Darien Andreu, and Jeanne-Marie Dennison will run their third half marathon together Sunday at the Disney Princess Half Marathon.

$10 admission at Butterfly World on March 2-3

Celebrate Butterfly Worlds 31st anniversary with $10 admission on March 2-3.

Orlando Ritz-Carlton's farm feeds guests, keeps food sources local

The Ritz is among the hotels that grow their own food to serve guests, playing off the farm-to-table movement that's flourishing among many restaurants across Florida and the rest of the nation.

Meet local farmers on Seminole County Farm Tour

Meet local farmers on Seminole County Farm Tour

Recipe: Breakfast on savory oatmeal with sausage and kale

Opt for a more vegetable and protein heavy breakfast by with this savory oatmeal recipe from Jones Dairy Farm. 

Gin Blossoms to relive 'New Miserable Experience' at House of Blues

The Gin Blossoms come through Orlando behind the anniversary of their breakthrough album.

'Transformers' voice actors headed to MegaCon Orlando

MegaCon Orlando adds "Transformers" voice actors Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime) and Frank Welker (Megatron) to its 2019 lineup.

Universal: Prince Royce completes Mardi Gras concert lineup

Latin singer-songwriter Prince Royce had been added to the concert lineup for Universal's Mardi Gras celebration. His March 31 performance will help wrap up the 2019 event.

Proposed mega-park in Horizon West could be Orange County's version of Central Park

Orange County is considering a mega-park in Horizon West, the fast-growing community near Walt Disney World, that could feature an outdoor amphitheater for major concerts, botanical gardens and an aquatics center.

Watch: Dog runs 83 yards to catch Frisbee, sets record at Orlando Apollos game

A dog named Eurie set a world record during halftime of Saturday's Orlando Apollos game at UCF's Spectrum Stadium.

Michael Crotty Bicentennial Dog Park: Pups have a beachin' good time in yards by the sea

Though the yards at Michael Crotty Bicentennial Dog Park in Ormond-by-the-Sea aren't beachside, both are inspired by the nearby scenery.

Brian Feldman returns to celebrate 15th anniversary of his performance art

Brian Feldman will present two weeks of shows in Orlando.

Mad Cow's 'Gloria' thinks about what happens after the unthinkable

"Gloria" review by Orlando Sentinel critic Matthew J. Palm.

From Zorman to Zhu, it was a magical musical weekend

Orlando Sentinel arts writer Matthew J. Palm reviews the Bach Festival "Concertos by Candlelight," Itamar Zorman and the Orlando Philharmonic.

Oscars: Fine show sheds host but not shocks

The 91st Academy Awards was more fun and faster paced than usual, but still supplied shocks with best actress Olivia Colman and best picture 'Green Book.'

William Ryan Key brings his new sound to downtown Orlando

The former singer for Yellowcard presents his new solo project at downtown's Soundbar.

CFCArts' Arts in Action expands into Dr. Phillips neighborhood

Central Florida Community Arts senior-citizen classes expand into the Dr. Phillips neighborhood.

Le House Vietnamese Restaurant's delivers classic dishes

Le House Vietnamese Restaurant is a simple, straightforward concept — classic Vietnamese dishes in a fast-casual, modern atmosphere — but the restaurant in downtown Orlando delivers just that.

Orlando Shakes' 2019-20 season draws from real-life celebs

The Orlando Shakes' 2019-20 season will open with "Evita."

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