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Bleisure travel shows Orlando parks not just for kids | Deseret News

FILE - This June 19, 2014 file photo shows animatronic bank tellers at Gringotts Bank, part of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando.John Raoux, File, Associated PressEnlarge photo»A helicopter manufacturer landed a new model chopper at Walt Disney World. A tech conference booked Universal's Harry Potter park.Those are just a few examples of how conventions and conferences take advantage of Orlando, Florida's theme parks when they hold their meetings there.The parks are obviously a big attraction for families, but those rides aren't just for kids: Orlando is also a very popular destination for conferences, conventions and other types of business travel.While..
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Travel startup ideas take flight in Orlando - Orlando Sentinel

A new generation of entrepreneurs in Orlando is trying to capitalize on the obvious economic strength of the region: travel and tourism.And local travelers may be among the first to benefit. Recent startup companies such as Trveler and Flight Fishing are drilling down into airline ticketing and hotel inventory data to find good deals.The travel world is already full of tech innovation. It was among the first industries hit by mobile and web technology, starting with Travelocity and Expedia in the mid-'90s. Another challenge for entrepreneurs is that Orlando is dominated by big names such as Disney, Universal, leading hotel chains and airlines that serve the airport.But Orlando residents like..
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Reform Jewish leaders pass sweeping transgender-rights resolution...

Reform Jewish leaders Thursday formally affirmed transgender rights in a decision that will steer congregations and advocacy efforts in the nation's largest movement of Judaism.The resolution on transgender and gender-nonconforming people was uncontested at the Union for Reform Judaism convention in Orlando, and its passage was hailed with cheers and a standing ovation by the audience of roughly 5,000."Folks, I think the reaction in this room shows this is what our movement is all about. It makes me very proud of who we are," Stephen Sacks, chairman of the URJ board of trustees, said following the voice vote.The decision represents the most extensive declaration of support for transgender ri..
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Orlando City offseason roster evaluation: Defenders - Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Cityfinished just two wins shy of the playoffs in 2015, and it now pushes into the offseason with the belief that a bit of tinkering and a few additions can turn an expansion team into anMLS Cupcontender.The Lions front office continues to go through its own roster evaluations, but we will take a position-by-position look at the team and address what Orlando City might look to add going into 2016.DEFENDERS2015 Depth ChartRafael Ramos Aurélien Collin Seb Hines Brek SheaTyler Turner Tommy Redding David Mateos Luke BodenConor Donovan ..
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City of Orlando seeking proposals for market-rate and affordable housing development in Parramore | Blogs | Orlando Weekly

Thursday, November 5, 2015 City of Orlando seeking proposals for market-rate and affordable housing development in Parramore Posted ByErin Sullivan onThu, Nov 5, 2015at12:22 PM ..
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Car with baby inside stolen in Orlando

Car with baby inside stolen in OrlandoOrlando police responded just before 8 p.m. to the 1600 block of Almond Avenue in Baldwin Park.Last Updated: Friday, November 06, 2015, 5:09 AMORLANDO --The search is on in Orlando for a person whom police said stole a car with a 15-month-old child inside Thursday night and then left the child outside a home less than a mile away.Orlando police said the call came in around 8 p.m. Thursday about the car stolen from the 1600 block of Almond Avenue, in the Baldwin Park area, with the baby inside the vehicle.Shortly after police arrived at the scene, the Orange County Sheriff's Office received a call that the child was found in a car seat outside a home on D..
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Report details how Orlando man allegedly started fire to kill

ORLANDO, Fla. —A report released Thursday shows how investigators believe an Orlando man set his home on fire, trying to kill himself and his 6-year-old daughter.The arson report says investigators found gasoline poured throughout the home on Betty Street.Photos:2 rescued from Orlando house firePolice said Robert Merritt, 49, started the blaze.The report details how there were several areas in the house where Merritt tried to start the fire with gas, including his daughter’s bedroom.The other two spots where gas was poured were on the couch and in his own room where police found the girl gasping for air outside a window.Merritt is notallowed to be with his daughter until she is 18.The child ..
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Everything's big about Universal Orlando's opening-in-2016 Skull Island: Reign of Kong | Jim Hill

For nearly 30 years now -- ever since King Kong Encounter was first added toUniversal Studios Hollywood'stram tourback in June of 1986 and that 7 ton, 30 foot-tall animatronic figure began blasting tourists with his banana breath -- theme park goers have been going ape for this massive movie monster.Which is why -- when the East Coast version of this Hollywood must-see threw open its gates on June 7, 1990 -- one ofUniversal Studios Florida's opening day attractions was Kongfrontation. This time around, though, it was a pair of Kings that menaced the crowds. With each of these 37 foot-tall, 13,000 pound mechanical creatures attempting to swat an overhead tram full of terrified tourists out o..
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Where to find food trucks in Orlando - Orlando Sentinel

The Food Truck Bazaar Orlando:6-9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8; 3710 Maguire Blvd., Orlando; TheFoodTruckBazaarThe Food Truck Bazaar Lake Nona Medical City: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12; Crescent Park, 8374 Upper Perse Circle, Orlando; TheFoodTruckBazaarThe Food Truck Bazaar Rockledge: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12; 1802 Rockledge Blvd., Rockledge; TheFoodTruckBazaarThe Food Truck Bazaar Casselberry: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13; Secret Lake Park, 200 N, Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry; TheFoodTruckBazaarThe Food Truck Bazaar Winter Park/Oviedo: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13: 4270 Aloma Ave,Winter Park; TheFoodTruckBazaarFood Truck Wars in Orlando:noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14; Artegon Marketplace, 5250 Inte..
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Electric Daisy Carnival EDC in Orlando - Orlando Sentinel

The Electric Daisy Carnival returns to Orlando this weekend for its fifth straight year.The colorful caravan — with electronic music, carnival rides, art installations, miles of LED lights and a field of wild daisies — is expected to draw more than 60,000 fans Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7, at the newly repurposed Tinker Field.Orlando and Las Vegas are the only tour stops in the U.S. this year. International locations include Brazil, England and Japan.Some of the bigger names in Orlando this year include Top 40 artistCalvin Harris, Tiësto, DJ Snake, Seven Lions andKaskade.But there are Electric Daisy rookies, including Daan Romers, 29, a progressive house DJ and producer from the Netherlands..
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