Archive for the ‘United States SouthEast’ Category
Experience Civil War History Feb. 10-12 at Key West’s Fort Zachary Taylor
KEY WEST, Florida Keys – The roar of cannon fire and the sight of soldiers in Civil War uniforms are to greet visitors at oceanfront Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park Friday though Sunday, Feb. 10-12, during the annual Civil War Heritage Days festival.
January 12, 2012
Posted in: United States SouthEast
Flamenco Festival Miami Returns by Popular Demand
MIAMI, FL January 3, 2012 – The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County proudly announces South Florida’s highly-anticipated annual FLAMENCO FESTIVAL MIAMI 2012, now in its fifth consecutive year, March 9–11, 2012, in the Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House as part of the DANCE AT THE ARSHT season. The [...]
January 3, 2012
Posted in: United States SouthEast
Divers in the Florida Keys Can Explore Marathon Artificial Reef Made From Over-Sea Railroad Bridge Section
MARATHON, Florida Keys — Advanced divers seeking to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad’s completion can do so by exploring an artificial reef derived from part of the original railroad bridge sunk off Marathon.
January 3, 2012
Posted in: United States SouthEast
Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad History Lives on Beyond Centennial Anniversary Date
FLORIDA KEYS – Although the official Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad centennial celebration ends Jan. 23, throughout the year and even beyond Keys visitors can explore sites, events, exhibits and landmarks related to the railroad that was lauded upon its completion as the world’s most unique. [...]
December 29, 2011
Posted in: United States SouthEast
Historic Pigeon Key Provides Window on Past During Railroad Centennial Celebration
MARATHON, Florida Keys — Pigeon Key, one of the Florida Keys’ hidden gems, lies nestled beneath the Old Seven Mile Bridge and provides a window on life in the Keys a century ago. The tiny island is to take center stage during January’s Keyswide celebration honoring the centennial of the Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad, lauded [...]
December 9, 2011
Posted in: United States SouthEast
Free-Admission BayJama to Feature Reggae and Rock Nov. 26 in Key West, Florida
ISLAMORADA, Florida Keys – Roots, rock and reggae are to unite at the third annual BayJama Reggae Fest set for Saturday, Nov. 26, at TIB Bank of the Keys Amphitheater in Islamorada’s Founders Park, located at mile marker 87.
October 27, 2011
Posted in: United States SouthEast
What’s New from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
LEE COUNTY, FL – Ready, set, mark your calendars! The next few months are jam-packed with fun! Don’t miss a “Shellabration” of all things that require the “Sanibel Stoop.” A new $77.9 million spring training facility for the Boston Red Sox is opening. There are lots of new exhibits at area attractions. And the schedule [...]
October 24, 2011
Posted in: United States SouthEast
Visit Orlando Launches 3rd Annual “Made For Canadians” Deals
ORLANDO, Fla. – To celebrate Canada’s reign as the top international market for Orlando, Visit Orlando announced its third annual “Made for Canadians” program. Created exclusively for Canadian travellers, the program features special deals on everything from accommodations and attractions to dining, golf and more, making it easy and affordable for Canadians to escape the [...]
October 21, 2011
Posted in: United States SouthEast
Bob Beamon Jumps Into New Role at Art of the Olympians in Fort Myers, Florida
LEE COUNTY, FL – Olympic gold medalist and record-breaking track and field star, Bob Beamon, has been named chief executive officer for Art of the Olympians Museum and Gallery (AOTO) at the Al Oerter Center for Excellence in Fort Myers, FL, home of Olympic sports and arts.
October 14, 2011
Posted in: United States SouthEast
By Land or Sea: Visit Key Largo Pirates Fest in Florida from Oct. 20-23, 2011
KEY LARGO, Florida Keys — Blackwater Sound is to become a backdrop for piratical plundering and pillaging as the fourth annual Key Largo Pirates Fest, set for Oct. 20-23, celebrates the “return” of notorious 19th-century pirate Black Caesar.
September 28, 2011
Posted in: United States SouthEast