Recreation

Up Close and Intimate with Flowers

Publisher — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:22:34 +0000

A flower’s splendor is a constant inspiration. Their color can catch the eye, and they remain still, unlike children or birds. Florida, “Land of Flowers,” is the perfect state for the beginner in the art of flower photography. You can easily find something in bloom twelve months of the year. Any kind of camera will do.

Get up close and personal with the bloom; fill the frame with color and snap away. If your camera has a macro mode (the tiny flower icon setting) setting, experiment with it.

Summer at Wekiwa Springs

Publisher — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:39:58 +0000

If you’re looking for a great family summer vacation spot, but don’t want to break the bank filling the gas tank, consider a trip to breathtaking Wekiwa Springs State Park just 40 minutes northwest of East Orlando in Apopka. As a recent visitor myself, I was amazed to learn it is one of Florida's only two federally-designated “Wild and Scenic Rivers,” right in our own backyard!

Nick Hotel Review: A Hometown Vacation Weekend

Publisher — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:37:11 +0000

With a gaggle of 9-year old girls in tow, my sister-in-law and I headed to the Nick Hotel to celebrate her daughter’s birthday. With my two – a 5-year old boy and 3-year old girl – along with the birthday girl’s 7-year old sister, we made a motley crew. It was a slumber party in grand proportion, and although at times I thought we were crazy to ever think of undertaking it, the girls all had a blast and my niece has memories that will last a lifetime.

Key to Enjoying the Golden Years is Staying Active

Publisher — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:58:39 +0000

Some experts on aging have recommended that doctors prescribe exercise for older adults. The belief is that, since seniors are used to getting prescriptions and typically follow the orders of the script, they will be more inclined to pursue a consistently active lifestyle. Unfortunately, there are many seniors in East Orlando who do not age actively. They probably would though if they knew of the resources available in their own backyard.

Rising Obesity Rates in Children

Publisher — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 14:18:02 +0000

When I think back on my childhood, I have fond memories of running around my neighborhood with my friends in the few hours of daylight after school and from sun up to sun down during the summer. As soon as I got off of the school bus I would run home to change out of my school clothes and into my play clothes. Within minutes I was ready to hit the street for hours of fun with my friends. We would ride bikes, build forts, climb trees, play tag and on those special days we would play baseball in one of our backyards.

Recreation Dilemma

Publisher — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 14:17:05 +0000

Tommie Schilling, a Pennsylvania transplant, spends his time teaching spinning classes at a local gym, working 40 plus hours a week at a local software company then spends his spare time organizing and participating in charity softball tournaments for the past eight years.

Orlando Wetlands Park

Publisher — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 14:13:53 +0000

Only a 20-minute drive east from the corner of one of the busiest intersections in Central Florida at Alafaya Trail and Highway 50 and you find yourself smack dab in the middle of paradise in what seems to be the most perfect example of natural and scenic, historic Florida. Is it possible? Have we managed to avoid development pressures and preserve a piece of Florida’s past? Well, sort of.

The Rise in Popularity of Lacrosse

Publisher — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 14:13:03 +0000

Is Lacrosse the new soccer? That question remains debatable; however the recent rise in popularity of this challenging and exhilarating sport in the past few years is undeniable. Originally played by the Native Americans of North America, Lacrosse wasn’t “just another game” to be played, but was rather promoted as an arduous training technique for close combat in battle and as endurance for hunting. Games actually lasted for two to three days at a time, spanning on a playing field that was from about five hundred yards to several miles long, and consisted of teams made up of one hundred to one thousand players.

Aches and Pains of Running

Publisher — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 14:11:54 +0000

Well the holiday’s are over and a new year is upon us. Many of have decided to make resolutions that include getting into shape, which includes running. Some of us have tried running in the past without a lot of success. Well, let me try to help you get over some of these hurdles, and ease your mind on the subject.

The Civil War in Florida & the Battle of Narcoossee Mill

Publisher — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 14:11:07 +0000

During the 1861 – 1865 period of the Civil War, Florida was not ravaged as some of its other neighboring Southern states had been. No decisive battles were fought on Florida soil. Union forces held coastal towns and forts while the interior remained in Confederate hands. Florida, at the time, became the ticket for much needed Confederate supplies.