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Disney introduces logo for Hollywood Studios' 30th anniversary; Lake County will break ground on a no-kill animal shelter; Small art sponsors help discover artists

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Disney introduces logo for Hollywood Studios' 30th anniversary

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Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse are front and center of the new 30th anniversary logo for Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park.

Lake County to break ground on no-kill animal shelter

Lake County is about to break ground on a 31,000-square-foot, no-kill animal shelter in Tavares, officials announced Monday. The facility is being funded by a 1-cent sales tax and should ease overcrowding at the current shelter.

Art for All Spaces helps small donors make an impact in art world

Small art sponsors help discover artists. Art for All Spaces is a business where co-owners Brad Biggs and Janae Corrado represent artists of all levels to get artwork into offices, workplaces and gallery shows.

It's a girl! Florida Hospital for Women welcomes its first baby of 2019

Florida Hospital for Women said a baby girl born just after midnight was the first baby of 2019.

Go beyond pigs-in-a-blanket with these recipes

These recipes from Hillshire Farm take miniature sausages to a more upscale level, however. These dishes seem perfect for a rainy day snack or a house party. 

Seminole County to display largest museum collection of horse-drawn buggies in Florida

A Geneva resident has donated a portion of his collection of horse-drawn carriages to the History Museum of Seminole County. Now the museum board and society are working toward raising enough money to display the carriages.

5 artsy dishes to try at Disney's upcoming Festival of the Arts

Starting Jan. 18, visitors to the Disney theme park can try some eye-catching eats at special marketplaces scattered throughout the park  or at additional festival locations at the pavilions.

Ocoee neighbors, friends support pizzeria owner as she battles cancer

For over two years, the community of Ocoee has rallied for a family-run pizzeria whose owner — Debra Nix, a mother of three — has been battling cervical cancer. Nix came home from the Mayo Clinic just before Christmas Eve after her supporters raised over $25,000 for a medical transport flight.

Theme-parks preview 2019: A look beyond Disney's 'Star Wars' land

All eyes are on Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, but other rides and attractions will debut at Universal, SeaWorld and Legoland in 2019.

Orlando Fringe Winter Mini-Fest boasts 22 shows

22 shows will fill the bill at Orlando Fringe's annual Winter Mini-Fest.

Sooner, longer, goner: Theme-park festivals are in flux

As SeaWorld Orlando prepares to have special events year-round, Universal changes time frames for two and Disney ups ante at Epcot.

I trolled UCF football ... and the most amazing thing happened | Commentary

When I mentioned UCF's "mythical national championship" in football, the UCF twitter mafia descended. It also gave me the opportunity to meet Mack McLaughlin who brought an opportunity to me that I just couldn't pass up.

Twinkly Awards: The very best holiday lights displays in Central Florida | Commentary

Inaugural Twinkly Awards recognize the very best light displays in the Orlando area.

Pictures: More than 100 dog breeds from the AKC National Championship

Thousands of dogs made their way to the Orange County Convention Center for the American Kennel Club's National Championship.

UCF Knights: 'We Are the Champions'

UCF fans, students and alumni groups celebrate their team with a rendition of 'We are the Champions.'

Baby otter raising cuteness levels at Jacksonville Zoo

For most people, otters raise the cuteness factor at zoos. Watch what happens when the otter comes in baby form.

Pictures: 2018 AKC National Championship 'Best of Show'

2018 AKC National Championship dog show: Best in Show

Snowboarding indoors, fake snow and jingle bells by the pool | Commentary

In this special holiday episode of Central Florida Explorer, Patrick goes snowboarding, finds fake snow and hangs out in jingle bell shorts by the pool.

2018 outstanding letter writers: We celebrate the power of words

The Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board celebrates outstanding letter writers for 2018.

The sad, sad tale of 'happy tail syndrome'

'Happy tail syndrome' saddens the happiest dog on Earth.

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