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Florida Citrus Makes a Great Christmas Gift

Soft serve ice cream, orange and tangerine juice, pecans, oranges and strawberries at Ridge Island Groves. Florida Citrus Makes a Great Christmas Gift

If you enjoy giving friends and family unique presents throughout the holiday season, Florida citrus makes a great Christmas gift. ...

Santa and 2 kids with Christmas tree in background during Holidays at LEGOLAND

Holiday Happenings in Central Florida is our annual blog post listing local Christmas events and activities happening in Central Florida....

Bromeliad Christmas tree with oak tree in background at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, FL

Holidays at Bok Tower Gardens is an annual celebration and features over a month of special activities and events for...

Santa at photo spot during Holidays at LEGOLAND

Cheerful holiday spirit is on its way to LEGOLAND® Florida Resort this season with Holidays at LEGOLAND. Holidays at LEGOLAND...

2 kids on roller coaster during LEGOLAND Florida Piratefest Weekend

In honor of LEGOLAND Florida Resort celebrating it’s 10th birthday in 2021, we’re giving you the top 10 reasons to...

2 people on green at Streamsong Resort in Central Florida

October 1 marked the reopening of Streamsong Red and Streamsong Blue with revolutionary ultradwarf bermuda grass known as Mach 1....

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exterior of Greater Winter Haven Area Chamber of Commerce, designed by MCM architect Gene Leady

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Gone bird watching.
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📸: @natural_wanders
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Today is #NationalTakeAHikeDay, and Central Florida has several trails begging to be explored, like Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland (pictured).
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With 3 @fl.stateparks, and numerous city and county parks and reserves, you're sure to find an array of ecosystems, landscapes and wildlife.
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Click the link in our bio to discover the natural Florida.
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#Hiking #Nature #OutdoorAdventures #HikingTrails #GreatOutdoors #NaturePhotography #FloridaStateParks #NaturePreserves #NatureReserves #CircleBBarReserve #CircleB #TakeAKike #Birdwatching #Birding #Anhinga #Snakebird #WaterTurkey #AmericanDarter #CentralFlorida #VisitCentralFL #LoveFL

Get a thrill on Spook Hill!🚗👻⁠
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What better way to celebrate #SpookySeason than with a supernatural car ride?! All you do is pull up to the white line, put your car in neutral, then let the

Here comes Unikitty, here comes Unikitty, in her festive sleigh!😸⁠
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In only 2️⃣ short weeks we can celebrate the Holidays at @LEGOLANDFlorida!🎄 The theme park #builtforkids will transform into a wonderland with live entertainment, unique activities, twinkling lights, and specialty treats!*⁠
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DATES: Nov. 27-29, Dec, 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 & 24-31⁠
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WHAT TO EXPECT⁠
🎅 - Character Experiences: Meet LEGO Gingerbread Man, Santa, Toy Soldier, Unikitty and more!⁠
⛄ - Builds and Models⁠: Holiday builds, like the 30-foot tall LEGO Christmas Tree, Sleigh & Reindeer and Snowman.⁠
💃 - New Musical Stage Show: Mrs. Claus’ crew of holiday helpers find themselves in a delicious dilemma as they sing, dance, and work together in The Very Merry Mix-Up.⁠
✉️ - Interactive Activities: Mail you letter to Santa, help with the Santa Toy Build and enjoy the Holiday Carousel Sing-along.⁠
🎆 - Kids’ New Year’s Party: Ring in 2021 with lights, music and fireworks (only on December 31st).⁠
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Click the link in our bio for more information.⁠
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*These events have been modified to give the safest experience possible. All character and performance interactions will be staged using plentiful spacing, of six feet or more, and elevated platforms.⁠
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#Halloween #BrickOrTreat #SpookySeason #TrickOrTreat #October #LEGO #LEGOLAND #LEGOLANDFL #LEGOLANDFlorida #CentralFlorida #VisitCentralFL #LoveFL #spooky #fall #Halloweenseason #thisishalloween

The sky is calling, and I must go!🛫⁠
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November is #NationalAviationHistoryMonth, which is the perfect excuse to explore the Florida Air Museum at the @SunnFun_FlyIn campus.⁠
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The Florida Air Museum is Florida’s official aviation museum and education center. Inside, you'll find exhibits on early air racers, Floridian flight pioneers, and even a collection of personal items from Howard Hughes.⁠
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HOURS (as of 11/6/20): Thursday - Saturday 10a - 4p, and Sunday Noon - 4p.⁠
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Click the link in our bio to learn more.⁠
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#AviationHistoryMonth #Aviation #FloridaAirMuseum #Airplane #AviationHistory #Airplanes #Aerospace #NavyAviation #LAL #LKLD #LoveLKLD #LakelandFlorida #Lakeland #AirMuseum #VisitCentralFL #CentralFlorida #LoveFL

Sink your teeth into Halloween!🧛⁠
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Tomorrow is the LAST DAY of #BrickOrTreat at @LEGOLANDFlorida!🎃⁠ From contactless candy distribution, to the live shows-- you don't want to miss this un-boo-lievable Halloween event.⁠
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WHAT TO EXPECT⁠
🍬 - Safe trick-or-treating⁠
🧛 - Exclusive Character Meet-and-Greets⁠
🍦 - Specialty Treats⁠
👨‍🎤 - Interactive Live Shows⁠
🔎 - Scavenger Hunt and Other Activities⁠
📷 - Photo Spots⁠
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Click the link in our bio for more info, and to download the event guide.⁠
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#Halloween #BrickOrTreat #SpookySeason #TrickOrTreat #October #LEGO #LEGOLAND #LEGOLANDFL #LEGOLANDFlorida #CentralFlorida #VisitCentralFL #LoveFL #spooky #fall #Halloweenseason #thisishalloween

A starry night is a jazz lover's delight!🌟🎷🌟⁠
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@BokTowerGardens is hosting a Candlelight Concert this Saturday. Enjoy a luminary stroll through the Gardens by candlelight, while listening to a live jazz concert, ending with a carillon concert finale.⁠
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Saturday, October 17, 5p - 8p⁠
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The concert will be held at the Singing Tower, underneath the Sundial. Guests must distance themselves from others on the south Tower lawn. Beer, wine, and snacks will be available for purchase.⁠
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Click the link in our bio to learn more.⁠
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#BokTower #BokTowerGardens #Jazz #JazzConcert #CarillonConcert #SingingTower #CentralFlorida #VisitCentralFL #LoveFL

🎵I wanna hold your hand ...🤝⁠
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Who wouldn't want to become BFFs with a lemur?♥️ Well, at @SafariWilderness, you can!⁠
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A lemur feeding is the perfect addition to your safari experience! Upon entering the ring-tailed lemur habitat, dozens of friendly lemurs with clamor for your attention ... and grapes. Ring-tailed lemurs are very polite, and will line up to gently touch your hand with theirs, carefully removing a grape from your fingers.🍇⁠
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Safari Wilderness is a 260-acre ranch, and is home to a variety of exotic African and Asian species, from water buffalo and camels to zebras and ostriches.⁠ In addition to the lemur feedings, they offer guided drive-thru tours from the comfort of your own vehicle, along with ATV tours and custom vehicle safari tours.⁠
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Reservations are required. Click the link in our bio or call 813-382-2120 to book your adventure.⁠
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#SafariWilderness #SafariWild #SafariWildernessRanch #YesSafariWild #CentralFL #CentralFlorida #VisitCentralFL #LoveFL #Wildlife #DriveThruSafari #Safari #Lemur #Lemurs

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