If you’re looking for something to do this chilly Thursday morning, Good Morning America is holding a live taping this morning at Church Street Station.

The show will do half it’s taping inside the Cheyenne Saloon and the remainder from outside. The program airs at 7 a.m. weekdays on WFTV-Channel 9. Go out and have fun(halloween costumes are permitted)

Most would suggest parking a few blocks away off of Rosalind Ave or Church street south of Magnolia so you don’t have to worry about the traffic on the way out after the show. Dress warm, temperatures this morning are in the 50’s!

The Democratic Presidential Nominee and Former United States President will be in Kissimmee on Wednesday night (10/29/2008) at Osceola Heritage Park. The rally will be held later in the the evening and hopes to attract younger as well as hispanic voters.

Gates for the event open at 8:30pm, but Barack Obama and Bill Clinton won’t likely go on until 10:30 p.m. or 11 p.m.

Obama appeared with New York Senator Hillary Clinton last week at a rally in downtown Orlando that some sources report summed up close to 50,000 people.

Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton will hold their Monday rally in Orlando at the Amway Arena downtown at 6pm. Gates for entrance will be open at 3pm. Due to it’s potentially large numbers, it will probably be an outdoor event.

Organizers chose the arena, in part, because it’s a location that is accustomed to handling the traffic that comes with big events. He and Clinton are expected to attract tens of thousands of supporters.

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October 17, 2008

Downtown Orlando to Host Obama & Clinton for Early Vote Kick-Off

ORLANDO – Kicking off the opening of early voting in Florida, Democratic Presidential Nominee Barack Obama and U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton will hold an “Early Vote for Change” Rally together on Monday, October 20, outside the Amway Arena in downtown Orlando.

Click here to RSVP for the event.

Obama and Clinton will urge Floridians to vote for change in advance of Election Day.

Prior to the joint event, Senator Obama will hold an “Early Vote for Change” Rally in the Tampa Bay region, and Senator Clinton will hold an “Early Vote for Change” Rally in Broward County.

Monday, October 20

EARLY VOTE FOR CHANGE RALLY WITH BARACK OBAMA AND HILLARY CLINTON

Amway Arena North Staircase
600 W. Amelia Street
Orlando, FL 32801

Gates Open: 3:00 PM
Program Begins: 6:00 PM

Members of the public can RSVP by going to http://fl.barackobama.com/OrlandoChange. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Be prepared for the Florida weather.

Pedestrian Entrance is at the intersection of W. Amelia Street and Revere Avenue.

Public parking is extremely limited. FREE shuttles will be provided from the Citrus Bowl Stadium (1610 W Church Street) beginning at 1pm. For all other downtown lots, normal rates apply.

For security reasons, do not bring bags and please limit personal items. No signs or banners permitted

For many of us, it has been a long time coming. For a few, this is recent news.

The Publix located on the ground floor of The Paramount (17 E. Lake Avenue Orlando FL 32801)will be open for business this  Saturday 9/6/08 at 8am. I have heard that there is basement parking for customers but have not been able to confirm this myself as of yet. Elevators will take you up and down from your car to the shopping floor. There will also be many prizes and giveaways for the ceremony.

I think this will be a great addition to the growing Orlando condo market and the Publix will gain a healthy following from local downtowners and businesses during the week.

According to local reports, there were some well known structural problems that are coming into play with the completion of the Paramount on Lake Eola.

The developer of the 16 Story, 300+ unit condo complex located just south of Lake Eola stated that it spent more than $16 million to add extra bracing to the building. The general contractor noticed cracks on concrete columns caused by insufficient rebar within the beams. The building received a certificate of occupancy after government inspection earlier this year.

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In the past few months (almost years it seems) we have seen the likes of the proposed Plaza 12-screen movie theater follow the ups and downs of the overall real estate market. It was ready to go, then it wasn’t, then it was, and again…it wasn’t. Well I am here to report that it looks like there is life once again…maybe. LOL

That is if the $2.5 million and $3.5 million incentive package from the City of Orlando holds up. This is a loan that the city would provide and would be paid back with theater profits. Anyhow, I’m tired of writing so I’ll just link you to the article on the Orl Sentinel…Thanks.

More Downtown Movie Theater Talk Here!!!

Why the hype? Well…here are a few reasons why more and more people are headed downtown for Good:

• If you work downtown, it’s easy to get around
• Ditching the keys and driving less as gas prices increase
• Tons of restaurants in the city’s core
• Lake Eola park is a great place to spend your evenings and weekends
• New Orlando Events Center coming soon!
• New Orlando Performing Arts Center coming soon!
• Nightlife and lots of entertainment options
• Possible 12 screen movie theater at The Plaza
• Lymmo – Lynx’s Free transit in the city’s core
• Condos with great views of Orlando
• Those great pedicabs!
• New Publix which is set to open late August 2008

Can you think of any other reasons?

Downtown Orlando Fireworks at the Fountain 2008

Friday, July 4, 2008 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Lake Eola Park – Downtown Orlando

Cost: Free

Entertainment:

* Live entertainment begins at 4 p.m. and will include the K92FM “Colgate Country Showdown” at the Amphitheater and classic rock on the 96.5 WHTQ stage!

* The Orlando Concert Band performs in the Amphitheater at 8 p.m.

* Also, on site will be six of Central Florida’s top radio stations: Star 94.5, AM 580 WDBO, 98.9 WMMO, Power 95.3, 96.5 WHTQ and K92FM, the Orlando Magic and two huge bounce houses in the kids’ area and a state of the art, full-motion driving simulator allowing participants to experience the NASCAR Sprint Cup series.

The Lexington Hotel located on SR 50(Colonial Drive) just West of I-4 will be grounds for the latest Orlando branch chain of Crowne Plaza hotels. InterContinental Hotels Group, which is the parent company to Crowne Plaza, mentioned that it hopes to attract and lure travelers of Central Business District companies. The facility will be used to host small to mid size meetings in the downtown Orlando area. Plans are to add approximately 1,500 square feet

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On Thursday June 19th, take advantage and ride the Lynx bus system anywhere in Central Florida for free.

Try it and save some gas!

Visit this site to print out a pass: Dump the Pump Day!