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Bowling alley/arcade planned near Arabian Nights on 192
July 24th, 2010 7:18 PM

A local firm is moving forward with the redevelopment of a former water park along Osceola County’s struggling tourist corridor, U.S. Highway 192. Plans call for building up to 75,000 square feet of entertainment and office space on 6 acres at the Shoppes of Celebration mixed-use development near Celebration Avenue.

Celebration Mania Investors LLC, an entity related to retail development firm Intram Investments LLC, originally planned to build a 294-room hotel/condo hotel on the site, but last month got approval from the county to change that to an entertainment/office complex. Intram Investments Vice President Randy Hodge said a local investment group he declined to name has the 6.3-acre entertainment/office site under contract for purchase for an undisclosed price and plans to build a $3 million bowling alley and arcade.

The work resurgence is welcome news for the county and surrounding businesses, especially as that particular site has been quiet since Orlando-based Intram Investments bought it for $19.5 million in 2005, tore down the former Water Mania water park and motel, began redevelopment and then sold off portions of it to various developers.

The economy’s decline and ensuing real estate slowdown hurt many businesses during the last few years. For example, the Kissimmee/St. Cloud submarket posted a nearly 9.8 percent retail vacancy rate in the second quarter, compared with 9.6 percent for the year-ago period. The average asking lease rate was $18.46 per square foot in the second quarter versus $19.40 in the year-earlier quarter.




Read more: Bowling alley/arcade planned near Arabian Nights on 192 - Orlando Business Journal
Posted by Karyn Smith on July 24th, 2010 7:18 PMPost a Comment (0)

Harry Potter Books on Cassettes and CDs For Sale
July 24th, 2010 7:15 PM
For Sale: gently used Harry Potter Books on Cassettes and CDs

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - Cassettes
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Cassettes
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Cassettes
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Cassettes
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Cassettes
Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince - CDs

$75 takes all.

Call or PM me if you are interested.
321-939-2649
Thank you,
Laurie
Posted by Karyn Smith on July 24th, 2010 7:15 PMPost a Comment (0)

Celebration Fall Lacrosse Season!!
July 24th, 2010 7:14 PM
The Celebration Girls Lacrosse Club is thrilled to announce a name change to eventually include a boys division! We will be know as The Celebration Lacrosse Club. Greg Roberts, a college lax goalie and youth coach, has signed on to help grow the Club. Vickie Harvey will continue through the Fall season as Club Administrator and then hand the reins over to Greg.

We begin practice for girls on Tuesday, September 14, at the East Village Field, from 5:00-7:00PM. We will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays until November 18. We will also practice from 10-12:00 on Saturday mornings or play other Lax Clubs in officiated games.
Greg and Vickie are both US Lacrosse certified coaches and have extensive playing and coaching experience. Our coaching philosophy, is not a "win at all costs" focus. Instead we focus on positive personal and athletic development through positive feedback and the learning of strong fundamental skills. And above all, we stress FUN! :nod:

Online registration will begin shortly. Check out the website for more information,
http://www.celebrationgirlslacrosse.com


Posted by Karyn Smith on July 24th, 2010 7:14 PMPost a Comment (0)

Pottery Barn Pillow Covers For Sale
July 18th, 2010 9:18 PM
Asking $20 cash for 2 colorful Potttery Barn pillow covers. Never used. Like brand new.
Striped on one side, solid green (matching stripe) on the other side.

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Call Teri 407-566-8577
Posted by Karyn Smith on July 18th, 2010 9:18 PMPost a Comment (0)

Celebration Pop Star Camp
July 18th, 2010 9:15 PM
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Do you know the words to every Taylor Swift song? Can't get enough of Miley, Britney, or Beyonce? Are you a fan of shows such as Wizards of Waverly Place, Hannah Montana, iCarly, and Sonny with a Chance? If so, let Platinum bring out the Pop Star in you. A fun filled week of music, dance, crafts, and games will make this a summer event to remember!

Our special summer camp programs provide a great opportunity for your dancer to learn basic technique in a fun, creative setting. Each session will feature different content and choreography. Participants must wear proper dance attire and shoes. Light snacks and all materials are included. Full day campers must bring a bag lunch. Parents, stop in the last 15 minutes on Friday for a short performance. Be sure to bring your cameras!

For Ages 6-12.

SUMMER CAMP TUITION (due before the first day of camp ):
Half Day: 9:00am - 12:00pm
• 1st Session per Student/Family is $120.00
• 2nd Session per Student/Family is $95.00
• 3rd Session (and all subsequent sessions) is/are $85.00 per Student/Family
• Daily Rate: $35/per student/per day

Full Day: 9:00am - 5:00pm
• 1st Session per Student/Family is $220.00
• 2nd Session per Student/Family is $195.00
• 3rd Session (and all subsequent sessions) is/are $185.00 per Student/Family
• Daily Rate: $55/per student/per day


Other camps offered this summer include:

BROADWAY BOUND: July 26th - 30th

Your budding Broadway star will be immersed in classic Broadway musicals for an exciting week of singing, acting, and dancing. They will learn songs, work on choreography, study plot lines and characters, view video clips, act out scenes, and create props/sets.

GLEE: August 2nd - 6th

Inspired by the hit FOX television series, be part of an amazing week of song and dance. We'll be mixing up pop and Broadway hits to create a fantastic GLEE-style performance.

CHEER/TUMBLE: August 9th - 13th

Learn skills and tips that will help you prepare for try-outs at any level! Not trying out this year? Get experience to prepare for next year…or just come to have fun learning cheers, chants, and dances!

For more information or to register for a camp, please contact us at:

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321-939-1793

Water Tower Place
29 Blake Blvd #106
Celebration, FL 34747

Visit our website: http://www.danceatplatinum.com

Visit our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/PlatinumDanceAcademy


Posted by Karyn Smith on July 18th, 2010 9:15 PMPost a Comment (0)

8ft Step Ladder For Sale
June 18th, 2010 4:08 PM
 8 Foot Step Ladder
Made by Louiseville
$40
Call Debra --- 407-414-8836

Posted by Karyn Smith on June 18th, 2010 4:08 PMPost a Comment (0)

Winter Park - Wine Tasting
June 18th, 2010 4:04 PM
Get ready for the 2nd Annual Winter Park Sip features wine tasting at 15 of your favorite restaurants as you spend the evening strolling through beautiful downtown Winter Park. Enjoy up to three samples at each Sip stop as well as appetizers along the way.

You can stay at one place, three places or try out all of the places on the list — it’s at your discretion.

Stops for the 21-and-up event (no children) include: (not in any particular order)

• Barnie’s Coffee & Tea Co.,
• The Bistro on Park Avenue,
• Café de France,
• Hot Olives,
• Luma on Park,
• Mi Tomatina Paella Bar,
• Nelore Churrascaria,
• Orchid Thai Cuisine,
• Panera Bread,
• Park Plaza Gardens,
• Spice Modern Steakhouse,
• The Spice & Tea Exchange,
• Trattoria Toscana,
• Tropical Smoothie Café,
• Vino!,
• Circa and
• Bosphorous Restaurant

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When: Thursday, June 24, 2010

Times: 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Where: Event begins in Central Park at the corner of Morse Blvd. & Park Ave.

How Much: $20 in advance (reserve on-line, below) or $25 at the event.

Here's an idea...you could take the train there and back and not worry about driving and make a romantic evening of it.

You can catch the train at the Kissimmee station and it stops right by Central Park in Winter Park.

Train Trip Time is approximately an hour, by car it is ~30 minutes.

TO GO TO THE WINTER PARK SIP SITE - Click Here

Posted by Karyn Smith on June 18th, 2010 4:04 PMPost a Comment (0)

Corpus Christi :: Youth Group
June 15th, 2010 10:23 AM
The Corpus Christi Catholic Church youth group, C4, has a number of events happening.

The youth ministry gathers Sunday night after the 5:30 PM contemporary music mass. Each week is a new activity. They have had hot potato and movie night, and Coffeehouse and Open Mic night.

They will have a high school Retreat, Re-igniting the flame, this June 12th and June 13th at the Disney Ft. Wilderness Campgrounds. Contact Karen Norcross for information at 321-939-1491.

June 27th is game night.

For more details about the youth ministry, contact the parish office at contact@celebrationcatholic.org.
Posted by Karyn Smith on June 15th, 2010 10:23 AMPost a Comment (0)

Small 36" BodyFit Trampoline for Sale - $10
June 15th, 2010 10:22 AM

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Bought at Sports Authority for $30. Gently used. Fun and Great for cardio workout and to stimulate the immune system. Asking $10 OBO.
Call Teri if interested 407-566-8577.

Posted by Karyn Smith on June 15th, 2010 10:22 AMPost a Comment (0)

June 18th National Flip Flop Day
June 15th, 2010 10:18 AM
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"Every year in celebration of National Flip Flop Day®, Tropical Smoothie Café and Camp Sunshine work together on the event to raise money to send eligible families to the camp. Tropical Smoothie Café wants to THANK YOU for supporting National Flip Flop Day®.

Every year the third Friday of June marks National Flip Flop Day®. Stop by any Tropical Smoothie Café wearing flip flops on this day and we'll help you kick off summer with a FREE 24 oz. Jetty Punch Smoothie*!"

Click below for the nearest Tropical Smoothie Café to you:
http://tropicalsmoothie.com/flash/map/?searchvar=34747

Click below to go to the official web site:
http://www.nationalflipflopday.com/
Posted by Karyn Smith on June 15th, 2010 10:18 AMPost a Comment (0)
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