December 7th, 2010 
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Pizza Fusion Restaurant Franchise Soon to Open Two Locations in Tampa, Florida
TAMPA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Natural and eco-friendly pizza restaurant franchise and 2010 Hot Concept Winner, Pizza Fusion will be opening two locations in the Tampa, Florida area in January 2011.
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November 7th, 2010 admin
Northeast Florida Veg Fest pays homage to the meatless
Wrist-deep in one of his favorite “gadgets” – a part banana, part cocoa dish – Adam Graham’s passion for raw foods was evident.
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November 4th, 2010 admin
You want to go to Orlando to see the theme parks, entertainment and shopping. But flying is such a hassle with airport security, full planes (full of kids) and having to rent a car since the attractions are so spread out in Orlando. Driving I-95? Forget it. The congestion and stress of the interstate will significantly reduce your ability to relax and unwind.
The best alternative is to take the Amtrak Auto Train. You load your things in your car, load your car on the train and sit back and relax. You may actually enjoy the journey as much as the destination!
Here are five tips/hints for effectively traveling to/from Florida by Amtrak Auto Train:
One: The Auto Train runs from Lorton, Virginia to Sanford, Florida. Lorton is 25 miles south of Washington, DC. The exciting Civil War sites and beautiful golf courses of Virginia and Maryland are within a couple of hours of the Lorton terminal. Historic Williamsburg, VA is only three hours away. At the other end, Sanford is less than an hour from the Central Florida attractions and golfing. You can get to either the east coast or Gulf coast beaches within two hours from Sanford. Either way you go, the train leaves at 4:00 pm and arrives the next morning at 9:30 am.
Two: The Auto Train carries more than cars and people. You can also put SUVs, motorcycles, and trailer campers of limited size on the train. Amtrak begins to accept vehicles at 11:30 am. Regular cars must be checked in by 3:00 pm and oversized vehicles and motorcycles must be checked in by 2:00 pm. Since there is no checked luggage on the Auto Train, you should put everything except your overnight bag in your car before checking it in. You can have two carry-on items per person. Unfortunately, pets that are not trained service animals are not allowed on the Auto Train.
Three: You have a choice of a comfortable Coach seat or a private sleeping car room on the Auto Train. Coach class on Amtrak is an upgrade from regular airplane seating. You will be seated in a wide, comfortable, reclining seat with fold-down trays and individual reading lights. There will be an electrical outlet at your seat. If you choose sleeping accommodations, your seat at the beginning of the trip becomes your bed at night. You will be provided bottled water, morning wake-up service including coffee, tea and orange juice and all necessary bedding. A wash basin, toilet and shower are either in your room or nearby in the car. There are five types of accommodations ranging from two person Roomettes to four people Bedroom Suites. There are also Accessible Bedrooms that are designed for passengers with mobility impairments and their companions.
Four: You are encouraged to explore the train while a passenger! All passengers receive a complimentary, delicious sit-down dinner in the Dining Car that includes a choice of regional wines, vegetarian offerings and special meals for kids. In the morning, a continental breakfast is served in the Dining Car. The Lounge Car is open throughout the trip and offers snacks and drinks at an additional cost. Also, the Lounge Car offers feature movies on upgraded screens!
Five: It is extremely important to make advanced reservations for transportation on the Auto Car. For families traveling together, children ages 2 to 15 always receive a 50% discount on the lowest available adult fare. Infants under two ride free! By buying your tickets early, you may be able to receive discounted advance purchase fares or special fares for students and seniors.
Charles Self is the editor of the Amtrak Train Stations Across America website. At http://passengertraininfo. com/florida. aspx you will find additional information on traveling to Florida on the Auto Train and Amtrak train stations.
November 4th, 2010 admin The State of Florida has a total area of 54,252 sq. miles so if you choose this as a vacation spot you’ll need careful planning. This is because Florida is rich in natural attractions as well as man made ones. You need to decide first and foremost what places you would like to frequent most and the likes and dislikes of all the people who are going to accompany you. Depending on this you could then decide on both the area you wish to find a base and on whether you want to use hotels or villas in Florida.
Besides a very sunny climate, Florida also lays claim to many glimpses into a historic past with cities like St. Augustine, the simple charm of unpolluted beaches, the never-ending fun and excitement of theme parks and a great shopping experience with malls located in different parts of every city. Where you want to stay depends on which of these attractions you want to visit the most. You may also decide that villas in Florida would suit you more than hotels since the whole state has a particular ability to arouse your desire for relaxation and ease.
Villas have many advantages that normal hotels won’t provide. Let’s check out a few factors that make villas a better option.
Privacy
There is no better reason to go for a villa than privacy. Your vacation is a break from all the worries and monotony of your daily life and you want to spend some quality time with your family or friends. Long queues at meal times and having to fight for loungers around the pool are not what you are looking forward to when you plan your vacation. A villa is the best way to assure that you get that private time during holidays.
Luxury
Well, you’ve got to admit that most people don’t take a vacation every month and for most of us not even every year. Hence, it is undoubtedly a time to pamper yourself and your loved ones. There is nothing better than a villa near to the beach or to Disney World for your kids to enjoy. Think of relaxing and unwinding in a swimming pool that’s meant entirely for you. Or of the patio where you barbeque your evening meal and watch one of those fabulous sunsets that can be found only in Florida.
Economy
One of the main factors that stop the common man from taking a villa, especially outside this country, is money. Many people consider a villa something that they could never possibly afford and instead go for a hotel. This is actually a mistaken idea because, used wisely, a villa can turn out to be much more economical than a hotel. For example, if you can make up 10 members in your family group, instead of booking 10 rooms in different hotels in different places, if you take a villa with 4 or 5 bedrooms and divide the cost into 10 you end up paying a lot less than you would have paid for the hotel. Similarly, in a villa you’ll be making your own food instead of ordering expensive meals in restaurants.
Health
When you go on a vacation to a place for more than a couple of days what you might miss most is your healthy, homemade food. For the vegetarians or vegans in your family hotels can be really difficult. Or it could be that staying in a hotel will mean that you are restricted by mealtimes at only certain times of the day. Villas in Florida, on the other hand, allow you to cook your own food at any time, freeing you up to do what you want whenever you want to do it. or letting you stay in shape, even on holiday. Besides, as these villas are equipped with a modern kitchen with the latest appliances you can cook your favourite dishes and actually save on the money you spend for food.
Finding villas in Florida with all the amenities that you need is extremely easy nowadays, even if you are searching for it from a whole different continent. So many providers now let you browse through their villas online and even book them via the Internet. However, though there might be hundreds of pictures of villas in the website it is always better to check out all the details of amenities provided and their location. This will ensure that you’ll get exactly what will suit your needs to make a comfortable and relaxing holiday.
You can search for villas in Florida and book them online through Villas2go4. com.
August 4th, 2010 admin Eating your way from Toronto to Florida
If the South were ever to rise again it would belch and go back to bed for a nap. This became clear while driving from Toronto to Florida, a fast-food landscape unlike any other in the world.
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July 29th, 2010 admin More Florida farmers try goat ranching
Brandon Page is banking that his goats will do more than keep his pasture trimmed — they will make him money, too.
Read more on Orlando Sentinel
July 11th, 2010 admin Oil could spoil the ‘salt life’ for Florida sportsmen
With oil looming in the Gulf, now is the time to experience those quintessential Florida fishing activities.
Read more on The Tampa Tribune
June 30th, 2010 admin The food-truck trend takes off in South Florida
Dining trends tend to take their sweet time getting to the subtropics, so it’s no surprise that food trucks are picking up speed here well after they took off in L.A. and New York.
Read more on Miami Herald
June 1st, 2010 admin
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May 20th, 2010 admin EVOS chain brings ‘healthier’ fast food to South Florida
Burgers, chicken tenders, french fries and milk shakes aren’t exactly health food. But the idea behind EVOS is that diners can still enjoy their fast-food favorites — only without the side dish of guilt.
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