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Costa Concordia Survivors File Suit in Florida

It has been in the news a lot lately that the sunken cruise ship, Costa Concordia, is being refloated and will head on its final voyage to a scrapyard soon. It was a tragedy that stemmed from a bizarre series of incidents and miscalculations which tragically cost people their lives. But it is a tragedy […]

Mediation will try to Solve a Five Year Old Lawsuit Against Office Depot in California

Office Depot is once again the subject of a lawsuit claiming the company overcharged some government agencies as another lawsuit has been filed against them in California. It is a case that is not only looking like it will cost Office Depot some money, but has severely tarnished their hard earned reputation that made them […]

Update on the MERS Scare in Orlando

In May of 2014, we started seeing news reports of the deadly MERS virus being diagnosed in the Orlando area.  A health care worker from Saudi Arabia was visiting Orlando when he started showing symptoms of the virus.  He was hospitalized at Dr. P Phillips Hospital for several weeks before being released. 

While he was hospitalized, several Orlando residents who worked at the hospital started complaining of being ill.  Out of an abundance of caution, these residents were isolated and treated as if they had MERS.  Twenty other employees, who came into contact with the patient prior to the patient being diagnosed, have also been isolated and tested for the deadly virus.

Along with the patient in Orlando, another in Illinois was tentatively confirmed as having MERS at approximately the same time.  The man from Illinois had recently travelled through the Middle East and was thought to been infected there.  These are the first two reported MERS cases in the United States and it was widely feared that this might be the beginning of an outbreak here in the United States. 

Long Train Running

Recently, Orlando residents received some exciting new about a new, and green, transportation solution. Orlando Florida will be getting a brand new light-rail train system that comes packaged in a high-tech futuristic style.  This innovative version of a light rail comes complete with an electro-magnetic levitating system which helps lift the train from the tracks […]

Former “Storage Hunters” Cast Members sue TruTV for Defamation

Husband and wife team of TruTV’s television show “Storage Hunters”, Scott and Chrissy Tassone, are suing TruTV for breach of contract and defamation after being unceremoniously dropped from the show. The couple filed their case with the California Superior Court on October 8th stating “the defamatory and harassing actions were made in an attempt to […]

Hockey Civil Lawsuit

Most professional sports are rather strict when it comes to purposeful injury committed by one player towards another, hockey is historically not one of these sports. Kicking, hitting, and fighting among players is not uncommon, along with overenthusiastic fans getting into scuffles. While penalties, fines, and suspensions have increased over the years, player violence is […]

Celebrating 20 Years – Melbourne’s Fall Festival

Melbourne FlaFor the 20th year running Melbourne Main Street’s “Fall Festival” is just around the corner. The festival is being held this year officially on Saturday, October 5th and Sunday, October 6th (with some pre-events on Friday, October 4th) among the beautiful historic downtown area of Melbourne. On a typical day in the downtown area, visitors can partake in shopping, dining, and even yoga – the fall festival adds to the already vibrant area with live music, family activities, and more food and drinks!

Catering to families, retirees, and young adults/professionals, this festival is the place to be in Melbourne the first weekend in October with over 30,000 people expected to attend. East New Haven Avenue will act as the main thoroughfare for the festival with many of the side streets serving as branches with additional vendors. Main attractions this year include the main stage, the Gen-X Motors exhibit, food court, the Rockstar Energy Drink side stage, and a kids zone.

Get Ready Orlando, Arena Bowl XXVI is Coming to Town!

Arena Bowl in OrlandoAre you ready for some football? If so, you are in luck, even before the professional football season starts! Orlando will be hosting the Arena Bowl XXVI this year at the Amway Center on August 17th at 1pm. It will air nationally on CBS.

The Arena Bowl is the Arena Football League’s (AFL) equivalent to the NFL’s Super Bowl. The Arena Bowl was first held in Pittsburgh in 1987 and has taken place almost every year since except 2009 when the AFL filed for bankruptcy and was going through changes in management. Currently consisting of fourteen teams split into two conferences (American and National) and then into two divisions (North, Central, South, and West), the regular season, made up of twenty games, begins in the second week of March. Post-season begins in August with four teams from each conference, two division winners and two wild card teams, competing for a spot in the Arena Bowl.

Eco-tours on Horseback at the Ace of Hearts Ranch

Horse tours BrevardIf you are getting bored of the beautiful sunrises over the water, amazing beaches, and fabulous restaurants that can be found in and around Melbourne, hop in the car and drive just 35 miles north on I-95. Here you will find the Ace of Hearts Ranch, providing eco-tours on horseback!

The Ranch is available for riders age 10 and up. Visitors get the chance to ride and explore a forest trail. Open daily, the Ranch’s hours are 8am to 5pm, Monday through Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to 5pm. Rides are one hour in length and cost $30 per person. Reservations need to be made ahead of time to ensure the availability of the horses. Private rides are also available for up to four riders. Reviews from visitors have been wholly positive with the Ranch scoring five stars on Yelp. According to previous riders the horses are “well mannered” and “taken care of” and the experience was great, enjoyable, and relaxing. One reviewer even reported their ride lasting longer than the hour advertised making it well worth the cost.

Passionate, Dynamic, and Powerful – Performances at the Mad Cow Theatre

Mad Cow Theater OrlandoIn the heart of downtown Orlando you will find one of the most respected theatre companies in the area. Mad Cow Theatre opened its doors in 1997 as a two show project and has grown exponentially and now celebrating its 14th year. Located just off the I-4, the theatre is convenient and easy to find.While the 2012-2013 season is winding down there are still two productions you can catch this summer; Collected Stories and Death of a Salesman. Tickets generally run from $25 for regular seating and $32 for premium, however you can catch some discounted shows during weekday showings.

Collected Stories is running from June 21st through July 14th. The drama was written by Pulitzer Prize winning dramatist Donald Margulies. The story is based on the a student/teacher relationship between two women. The student is the teachers protegee and as she matures as a writer over the course of the play (a six year time span) she pens a novel based on the affair of her teacher with a well known poet. The drama examines relationships and what is fair game when it comes to the creative process. Described as both witty and powerful, it is a must see.

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