Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Orlando students get in touch with nature – and manatees; Celebrate American Craft Beer Week on the Central Florida Ale Trail; Universal Orlando adds to a Florida resident deal

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May 14, 2019

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Forget the cell phones. Orlando students get in touch with nature – and manatees

A group of students from a low-income school in Orange County have been growing lettuce to feed the manatees that live at SeaWorld Orlando. They are having a field trip, spending the night at the theme park and will feed the animals Friday morning.

It's American Craft Beer Week: Celebrate at one of the Central Florida Ale Trail's newest breweries

It's American Craft Beer Week and the latest Central Florida Ale Trail map has three additions. Celebrate at one of the Orlando area's newest breweries – Rockpit Brewing, Castle Church and Oviedo Brewing.

Universal Orlando: Offer adds 2 more days to 2-day Florida-resident tickets

Universal giving Florida residents an extra two days in its theme parks when they buy a two-day ticket.

Encore goes 'back to its roots' with concert of Disney music

"When You Imagine" is Encore's latest production.

Gary John Bishop, author of "Stop Doing That Sh*t," will speak at Rollins College on May 16

Author Gary John Bishop, who now lives in the Central Florida area, will be speaking in Bush Auditorium at Rollins College on May 16 to promote his new book, "Stop Doing That Sh*t," for an Orlando Sentinel Unscripted event. The Writer's Block Bookstore is also sponsoring the event.

Burger Barn coming to I-Drive in Orlando

Burger Barn set to open May 18 on International Drive in Orlando.

Disney: Celebrities designing new line of mouse ears

Mickey Mouse ears are going designer. Disney will release new headgear created by Vera Wang, Heidi Klum, Imagineers and others in the coming months.

NBA Experience: Tickets on sale for upcoming basketball attraction at Disney Springs

Tickets are now on sale for NBA Experience, the basketball attraction set to open at Disney Springs in August.

Eat, drink and sing like an Eastern European at Veranda

Veranda, a new restaurant located on Sand Lake Road in Orlando, ventures into the culinary traditions of Romania and Moldova.

Disney: Epcot's space-themed restaurant will open this year

Epcot's space-themed restaurant announced two years ago is expected to open at Disney World before the end of 2019.

J Balvin dances across a rainbow to Orlando

Reggaeton star J Balvin brings his Arcoiris (rainbow) North American Tour to Orlando's Amway Center.

Central Floridian's rare feat: Jeremy Pope scores twice in Tony nominations

Jeremy Pope received two acting nominations at the Tony Award nominations, announced this morning.

Cindy White's creativity shines on stages large and small

Orlando Repertory Theatre will honor the prolific theme-park and theatrical designer with an exhibition of her work.

Royal Caribbean lets guests loose on revamped CocoCay amid $250 million overhaul

Royal Caribbean welcomed its first guests to the revamped version of its private Bahamas island with its upgraded name: Perfect Day at CocoCay.

Visiting the world's largest occupied bat houses in Gainesville

In this episode of Central Florida Explorer, Patrick checks out an evening swarm of hundreds of thousands of bats at the University of Florida's bat houses in Gainesville.

Crystal River and Homosassa Springs are the perfect places for outdoor escapades

Crystal River and Homosassa are home to an abundance of family-friendly activities that will help everyone disconnect from technology in favor of outdoors adventures.

Shake, Muddle & Mix: Spice up your margarita for Cinco de Mayo

Pepe's Cantina in Winter Park offers a spicy twist on the original margarita in time for Cinco de Mayo celebrations..

'SNL': Adam Sandler delights in return

'Saturday Night Live' celebrated host Adam Sandler, who brought back Opera Man, sang of being fired from the show and paid tribute to Chris Farley.

SpaceX shipment arrives at space station after weekend launch from Cape Canaveral

A SpaceX shipment, delivering 5,500 pounds of equipment and experiments, arrived at the International Space Station on Monday following a weekend launch.

Disney: What we'll see, hear on new Mickey ride at Hollywood Studios

Disney World and Imagineers excitedly shared details about a Hollywood Studios ride featuring Mickey and Minnie. It is scheduled to open next year.

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