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Apr 2, 2017
1 min

What Is This Lanai Thing That Floridians Talk About?

One of the first questions potential Florida Plungers ask is “What’s that around your pool?”. Most of us were introduced to the word lanai while watching the classic tv show “Golden Girls” back in the mid-80s. However, even though Blanche, Rose, Dorothy and Sophia spent many an episodes saying their were going out on their lanai, many people however outside of Florida do not what they were talking ab out. So what is a Lanai? In definition it’s a porch or veranda. In Florida

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Annual RNCFR Cattle Drive Returns to Historic Streets of Kissimmee

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Mar 31, 2017
2 min

Annual RNCFR Cattle Drive Returns to Historic Streets of Kissimmee

The annual RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo Cattle Drive blends past with future through the historic streets of Downtown Kissimmee. Taking place April 3, the 3rd annual Cattle Drive kicks off the festivities of the 2017 RNCFR. In partnership with Spirit of the Swamp, City of Kissimmee and Osceola County and Photography by Skip Stowers, competitors in the RNCFR, Osceola County dignitaries and real life Florida cattlemen will drive approximately 60 cattle down Broadway, the m

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RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo Returns to Osceola County for 3rd Year of Exciting Competition

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Mar 30, 2017
2 min

RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo Returns to Osceola County for 3rd Year of Exciting Competition

The excitement of the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo returns to Osceola County for its third year, April 6-9, bringing a level of rodeo competition unlike any other to the dirt-covered floor of the Silver Spurs Arena. Reigning 2016 RNCFR Bareback Champion and current World Champion Tim O’Connell will return this year, as well as two-time RNCFR All-Around Champion Josh Peek for the thrilling elimination-format rodeo. Contestants will compete head-to-head for $1 million in c

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Our Top Picks For Best Playgrounds In and Around Orlando?

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Mar 21, 2017
1 min

Our Top Picks For Best Playgrounds In and Around Orlando?

One of the benefits of taking the “Florida Plunge” is year round outdoor living. If you are looking to get the kids out of the house and experience some new parks and playgrounds, we have just the list for you. In no particular order, here is our recommendation for a few playgrounds in the area that you may want to check out. 1. Azalea Lane Playground – 1045 Azalea Lane, Winter Park, FL 6. Trailblazer Park – 550 Rantoul Ln, Lake Mary, FL These are just a few that we have c

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Give Dad His Dream Getaway This Fathers Day In Florida!

kymberlyboswell7

Jun 10, 2016
2 min

Give Dad His Dream Getaway This Fathers Day In Florida!

Fathers Day is fast approaching and for those of you looking to give dad his dream getaway, here are a few options in Orlando. For the Cowboy Dad: Westgate River Ranch Dads who love the great outdoors will find the perfect retreat at Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo, a dude ranch located just an hour south of Orlando. Fathers can unleash their inner cowboy with experiences such as trap and skeet shooting, horseback riding, or by trying to hang on to a mechanical bull. Othe

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Autumn: Great Time to Fall in Love with Kissimmee, Florida

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Aug 27, 2015
1 min

Autumn: Great Time to Fall in Love with Kissimmee, Florida

Don’t let the end of summer get you down, there’s still plenty of time to enjoy a vacation. Plan a getaway to Kissimmee this fall and experience everything from thrills to tranquility. Unwind as you soar 1,000 feet above it all in a hot air balloon or relax in your own private Explore what’s new in the destination. Tour one of the state’s oldest cattle ranches on a Ranch Buggy at Wild Florida; let out your inner creativity at the Crayola Experience or try new flavors at MOOR

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Chef John’s Place – A Hidden Gem in Kissimme

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Jul 28, 2015
2 min

Chef John’s Place – A Hidden Gem in Kissimme

I love using Yelp to find local eateries that I’ve never been to. On this day, after visiting the Osceola Tax Collectors office to renew my car tags, I did a quick search on Yelp to see what was close by for lunch. Chef Johns Place was less than a mile away and after reading the reviews on Yelp, I knew I had to eat there. I walked in and was immediately greeted by the hostess/waitress with a very genuine hello. I was seated at a table and began looking through the menu. D

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Kissimmee Hosting The 134th Silver Spurs Rodeo with Monster Bulls Feb. 14th – 22nd

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Feb 10, 2015
2 min

Kissimmee Hosting The 134th Silver Spurs Rodeo with Monster Bulls Feb. 14th – 22nd

The Silver Spurs Club announces the 4th Annual Monster Bulls event this Saturday February 14th at 7:30pm and the 134th Silver Spurs Rodeo February 20th and 21st at 7:30pm and February 22nd at 2pm. Real Florida cowboys will be holding on for the ride of their lives as they compete against the clock for an entire year of bragging rights and $100,000 in prize money. Kicking off Rodeo week on Saturday February 14th is the 4th Annual Monster Bulls competition. The lights will dim

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World Food Championships Take The Florida Plunge

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Feb 4, 2015
3 min

World Food Championships Take The Florida Plunge

World Food Championships take the Florida Plunge and move from Las Vegas to Kissimmee! Kissimmee is looking to the World Food Championships to be a recipe to drive more visitors to its popular Central Florida destination. During a joint media conference, the World Food Championships officially announced its relocation to Kissimmee. “After three years in Las Vegas, we saw an opportunity to move our competition to a destination that affords us a chance to realize our vision of

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ICE! featuring The Nutcracker at Gaylord Palms! A Family Tradition!

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Dec 15, 2014
1 min

ICE! featuring The Nutcracker at Gaylord Palms! A Family Tradition!

Our family was recently invited by Gaylord Palms to enjoy an evening of ICE featuring The Nutcracker. Attending ICE as family has long been a family tradition of ours, even before we took the Florida plunge. While living in Texas, we would make a family trip to the Gaylord Texan every Christmas to enjoy ICE!. Gaylord Palms has gone all out this Christmas! Along with ICE featuring The Nutcracker, you will be astonished at the extravagant Christmas tree and the holiday displ

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British Bonfire Night In Kissimme Featuring Live Music from OFF KILTER #BritishBonfire

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Nov 8, 2014
1 min

British Bonfire Night In Kissimme Featuring Live Music from OFF KILTER #BritishBonfire

Florida’s BIGGEST BRITISH EVENT happens tonight, British Bonfire Night. British Bonfire Night in Kissimmee, a British historical celebration, is a fantastic outdoor festival with fun for the whole family with live music, a massive bonfire, impressive fireworks and British everything from food to drink to music. This night is about British American fun for all. This community event anticipates attendance of 2500-3000 local and visiting Brits and Anglophiles and is undoubtedl

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23rd Annual Pioneer Day and Grand Opening of the Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek

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Nov 2, 2014
1 min

23rd Annual Pioneer Day and Grand Opening of the Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek

Mark your calendars! The 23rd Annual Pioneer Day will be held Saturday, November 8th, 10am-4pm in Kissimmee, Florida. Take a walk back in time and stroll past pioneer men & women as they work their trades from the 1800’s. Hear real cattlemen share their tales of the challenges of ranching in Florida and find out first hand what a “Florida Cracker” truly is. Be one of the first to experience the Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek! Take a tour through each of the historic build

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Give Kids the World Extreme Village Makeover Recap

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Apr 15, 2014
1 min

Give Kids the World Extreme Village Makeover Recap

I feel very blessed to have Taking the Florida Plunge be an Awareness Angel for Give Kids the World. You may recall earlier this year that GKTW took on a massive project called Extreme Village Makeover. After 4,000 gallons of paint, 3,000 electrical outlets and light switches, and 100,000 sq. ft. of flooring material, and much, much more, the Give Kids The World “Extreme Village Makeover” is complete. Check out this Extreme Village Makeover recap. If you would like to supp

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