Eatonville: The Town That Freedom Built - Orlando Magazine
WEBJul 11, 2022 · The iconic sign, “The Town That Freedom Built.” (ROBERTO GONZALEZ) Tucked between Maitland and Winter Park, just 5.28 miles to the north of Orlando, lies the town of Eatonville, the oldest incorporated African American municipality in America. Established in 1887, Eatonville is a town of particular significance. It was the first town successfully established by African American freedmen ...
Henry Flagler: The Father of Modern-Day Florida
WEBSep 7, 2023 · The Early Days. Considered the man who industrialized Florida, Henry Morrison Flagler is to the railroad industry as John D. Rockefeller is to the oil industry. In fact, the two were once in business together, as Flagler and Rockefeller founded Standard Oil in 1870. The Flaglers lived in New York, but Henry’s first wife, Mary Harkness Flagler ...
Orlando Event Calendar For September 2024
WEBAug 30, 2024 · Oct. 25 & 27: This Shakespeare classic opens Opera Orlando’s 2024-25 season. Friday, 7:30 p.m; Sunday, 2 p.m. Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 407-358-6603. drphillipscenter.org. This article appears in the September 2024 issue of Orlando Magazine.
11 Rooftop Menus In Orlando You Gotta Try
WEBApr 9, 2021 · Disney’s Riviera Resort, 1080 Esplanade Avenue, Orlando. disneyworld.com. Paddlefish. In pre-pandemic days, the rooftop of Paddlefish at Disney Springs, everyone’s favorite paddle boat-shaped restaurant, was a locals’ favorite for small plates paired with creative cocktails and good wine. Outdoor dining at Paddlefish.
11 Great Neighborhoods: Baldwin Park - Orlando Magazine
WEBJul 26, 2022 · Now known as Baldwin Park, the military used the area from World War II through the 1990s. (ROBERTO GONZALEZ) In 1993, they closed the station, and six years later, they sold the property for redevelopment to a single developer. In 1997, the process began to transform Baldwin Park into what it is today, …
50 Most Powerful People - John Morgan - Orlando Magazine
WEBJul 2, 2019 · Even Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, who has topped our list five of the six previous years, marvels at Morgan’s skill in making medical marijuana a reality. “John knows how to maneuver and get a deal done,” a smiling Dyer says. With wife Ultima and candidate Joe Biden during a fundraiser at the Morgans' home (COURTESY OF JOHN AND ULTIMA MORGAN ...
Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
WEBOct 8, 2021 · This month, we celebrate 50 years of Walt Disney World, an anniversary that the company will mark in a myriad of ways, spanning 18 months. Here, we share some of the fete’s details, from the debut of new daytime and nighttime shows, to attractions openings and perks for resort guests. Look for plenty of delightful surprises (and yes, more ...
9 Great Orlando-area Neighborhoods: Lake Nona
WEBJul 1, 2020 · Another community landmark is The Beacon, a six-story column displaying art and interactive images, such as snow falling during Lake Nona’s winter celebration. The relationship between Tavistock and Lake Nona’s residents is a special one. “Most developers will develop a neighborhood and they cannot wait …
Which Annual Pass Is Best? Comparing Orlando’s Theme Park …
WEBMar 7, 2024 · Orlando’s Big Three theme parks—SeaWorld, Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort—all recognized the value of car magnets early on and still issue them to their passholders as a thank you. A magnet is one small but tangible benefit of being a passholder. Which prompted us to wonder what …
Orlando Event Calendar: April 2023 - Orlando Magazine
WEBApr 4, 2023 · FRIENDS MUSICAL INSIGHTS 2023. Through May 3: The award-winning musical-awareness series presented by the Friends of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra explores an array of musical subjects. The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando. 407-896-6700. friendsorlandophil.org. April 4: Women of the Harp, 5 p.m.