Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Is it too early to plan for Christmas? Too early to fall back? Too soon for return of waterbeds?

A happy dose of uplifting news from Central Florida and beyond.

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September 25, 2018

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It may be fall, but now's time to start Christmas plans — really!

Friday, Sep 21

It's never too early to start planning for Christmas, and here are five ways to get a jump on the holidays.

Weeki Wachee's mermaids to swim in Sea Life Orlando tank

World famous underwater performers / mermaids set to perform for inside aquarium at Sea Life Orlando attraction on International Drive for three weeks

It's almost time to change clocks, turn back clocks to end Daylight Saving Time

Back in 1986, Congress changed the beginning of Daylight Saving Time to the first Sunday in April and ending on the last Sunday in October. Then, in 2005, the start and end dates were changed again to what we do now.

Winter Garden restaurant next stop on 'Black Panther' actor, Vietnam War baby's roller coaster life

Danny Chung has led an interesting life, but despite acting in "Black Panther" and now part-owner of a Winter Garden restaurant, as a Vietnam War baby and enduring a tough childhood in Orlando, it has not been easy.

Florida furniture stores try to bring waterbeds back into style

They're not selling nostalgia, and they don't bring up waterbeds" notorious reputation until asked point-blank about it.

Deaf theater patrons get interpreted shows at Wayne Densch in Sanford

Debra Beardsley, Waynn Densch Performing Arts Center managing director, and Ty Blake-Holden, an interpreter with American Sign Language Services, talk about the partnership that will provide interpreting for deaf theater patrons at four of their shows in the 2018-19 repertory season.

Visually impaired Orlando artist paints what could be her last show

Orlando artist Libby Smith's solo show "Magical Beings" at CityArts Factory showcases the visually impaired artist's point of view.

Humble brag: Orlando is hot spot for millennials to live, new study says

Orlando has two of the top five zip codes in Florida when it comes to the largest increase in millennials. Why? Because there's just nothing for millennials to do in Orlando, said no one ever.

Naked Florida man doing yardwork rankles his neighbors

People in a Florida neighborhood are upset over one resident who does yard work in the nude. As long as it's on his own property, such exposure is legal.

Shipping containers take on new life as homes in South Florida

Call it thinking inside and outside the box. Shipyard containers are finding new uses as homes and businesses throughout South Florida. The structures are gaining a following as part of the...

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