August 19, 2026
Orlando, Florida USA

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Local Jewels Top Lists

Top 4 Reasons Why You Should Go To Jetty Park

JETTY PARK | SPACE COAST FLORIDA One of my favorite beach parks to go to is Jetty Park.  Jetty Park is located on the Space Coast just north of Cocoa Beach.  Jetty Park is a beautiful 25 acre park including 3.5 acres of white, soft sandy beach.  Complete with bathrooms, showers, loads of picnic areas,

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Bargains Food Local Jewels

Freshfield Farms – We Are Not a Supermarket

As a child that grew up in the South it wasn’t uncommon for my dad to have rows of vegetables and fruit trees in our back yard. I remember chickens running around and goats in the back corner fenced in their little area. He would make me go out and get eggs in the morning

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Dining Food Local Jewels

Lee and Rick’s Oyster Bar – Authentic & FRESH

Last weekend, my wife and I were out running some errands and decided to stop in at Lee and Ricks Oyster Bar for dinner. I had been hearing a lot about this place in the recent months, so I thought we would check it out. LEE AND RICK’S OYSTER BAR – FRESH Lee and Ricks

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Dining Disney Food

Frontera Cocina – Fresh Gourmet Mexican Cuisine at Disney Springs

While walking through Disney Springs the other day, I came across a Mexican restaurant called Frontera Cocina. Come to find out, this restaurant was created by the six-time winner of the James Beard Foundation Award, Chef Rick Bayless. So because I love Chef Rick Bayless and because I love Mexican food and I because I

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Adventure Family

Wild Florida Airboat Tours Wildlife Park

Have you ever experienced Wild Florida? The Florida before the mouse? The Florida before the attractions? The natural Florida? Many of us living in Orlando have never experienced the “real Florida”, but now you can! WILD FLORIDA – AIRBOAT TOURS & WILDLIFE PARK Last weekend I had the opportunity to visit Wild Florida. Nestled out

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LEGOLAND News

Legoland Florida Issues Rules of Engagement for Pokémon Go Users

Today, July 12, 2016 Legoland Florida issued rules of engagement for guests playing Pokémon GO in their parks.  Below is the official press release…. WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (July 12, 2016) – At LEGOLAND® Florida Resort we believe #AwesomeAwaits for kids seeking to “catch ‘em all” as they play Pokémon GO, the tremendously popular new app. 

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Family Local Jewels Top Lists

3 Reasons Why You Will Enjoy Lake Louisa State Park

About 20 miles west of Orlando in Clermont, lies the quaint Lake Louisa State Park. In my book this state park is hidden gem. Not because it is super fancy, or has a special attraction, but because it is full of wildlife and just about the closest you can get to the “real” Florida without leaving

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Dining Disney Food

D-Luxe Burger in Disney Springs – Top 3 Reasons to Eat Here

On my last trip to Disney Springs, I came across D-Luxe Burger, which is right in the heart of Town Center. This restaurant caught my eye because of its southern ranch style theming on the outside, including the wrap around porch, the rustic chandeliers and the wrought iron décor on the inside. Below are my top

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Dining Entertainment Night Life

Mangos Tropical Cafe | Music – Mojitos and More | Orlando

When I first heard about Mangos Tropical Café, I really didn’t know what to expect. Everyone was talking about it and everyone was super stoked it was coming to Orlando. I am originally from South Florida, and yes I know there has been a Mangos Tropical Cafe on South Beach for a very long time, but

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Food Shopping Top Lists

Disney Springs ALL NEW Town Center Top 10

Disney Springs just unveiled its newest Town Center addition and it is amazing! So much to do and so much to see and if you have been there before, it looks nothing like it used to. Let’s cut to the chase and let me share the list of the TOP 10 things I discovered! DISNEY SPRINGS TOWN

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