Category Archives: Tourism

Bargains Take Flight for Florida Residents!

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Fantasy of Flight is Central Florida’s premier aviation attraction now offering its Florida fans an affordable staycation adventure with a Buy One/Get One Free offer on adult and children’s general admission. Florida Residents are invited to enjoy the savings July 1 … Continue reading →

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Second Grade Just Got More Awesome …

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Second grade students from throughout Polk County are going to receive a free field trip to LEGOLAND® Florida next school year, compliments of University of South Florida Polytechnic. LEGOLAND Florida, Central Florida’s newest theme park opens on October 15, 2011 and … Continue reading →

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LEGOLAND® FLORIDA HIRING ACCELERATES AS GRAND OPENING APPROACHES

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Central Florida’s Newest Theme Park To Hire 800 Remaining Employees Before October 15 Opening WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (June 1, 2011) – Imagine being one of LEGOLAND Florida’s Model Citizens (the Park’s affectionate term for its employees) poised at the front … Continue reading →

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World’s Largest LEGOLAND Park Opens October 15

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Bob Gernert

IT’S OFFICIAL … POLK COUNTY, Fla. (May 23, 2011) – To the delight of youngsters everywhere, LEGOLAND® Florida today revealed its official opening date: Saturday, October 15, 2011. Inspired by America’s love affair with all things LEGO®, the new 150-acre theme … Continue reading →

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Look for Manny’s Chop House at the Sundown by Summer

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Official word from Fred Johnson is he has finalized an agreement to turn the Sundown Restaurant into Manny’s Original Chophouse at the Sundown.  In Johnson’s words “I am excited about partnering with him to bring his brand of a family … Continue reading →

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Chamber Publications Welcome LEGOLAND® Florida & Kids! Market Your Business!

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Destination Winter Haven, the Chamber’s award-winning visitor’s guide will feature a special format for 2011- 2012 as we become the host city for LEGOLAND Florida. The Chamber will also publish  the Winter Haven Adventure Book (Polk County, too) especially for … Continue reading →

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“WWII & D Day Events” at Fantasy of Flight May 13, 14

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Bob Gernert

POLK CITY, Fla. (May 12, 2011) – It has been recreated countless times in books and movies… but on Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14, the largest military invasion in world history will come to life once again at … Continue reading →

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LEGOLAND Florida Annual Pass Discount Ends 4/30

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Bob Gernert

You can save significant dollars and get 15 months of fun at LEGOLAND® Florida but you must act by April 30. Special annual pass prices for children, adults and seniors are available only on line and only through April 30, … Continue reading →

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LEGOLAND Florida Launches “Bed & Brick” Hotel Program

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Bob Gernert

LEGOLAND® Florida has taken one more deliberate step toward their successful October opening with the launch of their “Bed & Brick Preferred Hotel” program. According to General Manager Adrian Jones, “‘As with all LEGOLAND Parks, the BED-N-BRICK program is a vital tool … Continue reading →

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Polk State Gets $413,000 LEGOLAND Florida Training Grant

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Bob Gernert

Officials at Polk State College have learned that a Quick Response Training grant has been approved in the amount of $413,099 effective march 11, 2011. The grant from Workforce Florida, Inc., is for training of 423 new, full-time employees at … Continue reading →

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