Orlando Science Center plots solar eclipse activities
Orlando Science Center is planning events both at the Loch Haven museum and at satellite locations in Central Florida for the rare solar eclipse, which will be crossing over the… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2017
Nemours drops plans for liver transplant program
Nemours Children’s Hospital is no longer pursuing plans to establish a pediatric liver transplant program. It has withdrawn its application from the state Certificate of Need process. “While we have… Read more »
Save up to $514 with coupons in this weekend’s Orlando Sentinel newspapers
You have to shop anyway — you might as well save some cash. This weekend’s Orlando Sentinel newspapers have up to $514 worth of coupons. Depending on how your papers… Read more »
Sweltering heat to continue for next few days, National Weather Service says
Brace yourselves for at least another couple of days of above normal temperatures and heat indexes. The lack of thunderstorms and cloud cover will make it feel like 105 degrees… Read more »
Cafe shut down at LA Fitness that had Legionnaires’ bacteria
The cafe inside of an LA Fitness club in South Orlando was closed just weeks after the gym tested positive for Legionnaires’ disease. Greenroots Cafe at 12700 S. Orange Blossom… Read more »
Billy Manes wrote about local health issues with insight, expertise
I worked with Billy Manes eons ago, at a local bookstore, when I was in college. He talked fast. He was funny. He was witty and many times his jokes… Read more »
Chain eateries among those closed by local health inspectors
In an unusual trend for Central Florida, eight national chain-restaurant locations, including two Wendy’s, have failed health inspections in the last year, among 80 establishments locally deemed unsafe to continue… Read more »
Officials set to begin aerial spray areas of Orange County to curb mosquito population
Because of a spike in mosquito populations, officials will be spraying parts of east Orange County this week to curb the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses, according to Orange County health… Read more »
$1 Summer Movies in Southwest Florida
$1 Summer Movies at select Regal Theaters One dollar to see a movie in the theaters? Yes, please! We look forward to Regal theater’s Summer Movie Express each year at… Read more »
Pollo Tropical, Urban Hibachi locations fail health inspections
Pollo Tropical and Urban Hibachi restaurants were temporarily closed in the last week by state health inspectors, reports show. The Pollo Tropical restaurant at 11860 E. Colonial was closed down… Read more »
H&M to Open at Miromar Outlets
H&M Opening at Miromar Outlets Is your closet lacking the latest floral trend or fringe? The affordable and trendy European retailer H&M is coming to Miromar Outlets in Estero, Florida…. Read more »
Retirement community takes precautions after former resident contracts Legionnaires’ disease
Hundreds of people living in the Westminster Towers retirement community in downtown Orlando have been warned to take precautions after a former resident contracted Legionnaires’ disease, according to the Florida… Read more »
June is National Safety Month
And in the world of contracting, safety is of the upmost importance. The National Safety Council dedicates an entire month to safety awareness because it reminds people of the importance… Read more »
Orlando startups get $30M in VC deals for second quarter
Orlando startup companies saw the impact of a national leveling off in venture-capital investments during the second quarter, but still managed to attract just more than $30 million in VC… Read more »
Great STEAM Summer Camps In Southwest Florida
From robotics and video game design to awakening your child’s inner artist with painting classes there are many options in Southwest Florida when it comes to summer camps that promote… Read more »
Entry to Leesburg hospital ER moving as part of $27 million expansion
LEESBURG — The entrance to Leesburg Regional Medical Center’s emergency room, which will grow in size as part of a $27 million expansion, will close Thursday as part of the… Read more »
How to Renew a Contractor License
Do you currently have a Florida contractor’s license? Is it up for renewal? If you’re unsure of how to renew your contractor’s license, we can help you through the process…. Read more »
The Center director steps down, accepts position as communications director
The executive director of The Center of Central Florida announced this week that he is stepping down from his position and accepting a new role as the head of communications… Read more »
GuideWell launches startup workshop
GuideWell Innovation announced the launch of Health+Accel, a new one-week pitch competition to fast-track entrepreneurs with innovations that address aging well. The workshop is scheduled for Oct. 30. The winner… Read more »
Florida Residential Contracting Licensing
In most states, you must obtain certain types of licensing to legally operate within the state as a contractor of any kind. In Florida, residential contractors of all types are… Read more »