http://orlandobase.com Its What Central Floridians Care About! Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:58:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We all have heard about the recent shakeup at the University of Florida during a John Kerry speech, when a student got a little rowdy, because his question wasn't being answered. So the student body of the University of Central Florida decided that maybe they should have a vote on whether ... http://orlandobase.com/2007/09/28/keep-the-tasers/ Its the end of the work week, so what better way to relax than having a day or even spending an entire weekend at a local spa. Orlando has many spas to choose from depending on your location in the city, how much you may be willing to spend and what ... http://orlandobase.com/2007/09/28/romantic-spas/ About two weeks ago, I walked to my mailbox, only to find a Juror Summons waiting for me. Like most people, I didn't want to be inconvenienced with this summons. Besides that, I was sent one a little over a year ago. It seems as though some of us constantly get ... http://orlandobase.com/2007/09/28/jury-duty/ My husband and I have had the pleasure of visiting this establishment on more than one occasion. From the atmosphere to the food and even the wait staff, I have yet to find one reason to complain about this restaurant. And believe me, I can usually always find a reason ... http://orlandobase.com/2007/09/28/mimis-cafe/ Even if you're not Greek, you may love Greek food, and if you do, this is the place to go. When I attended the Greek Festival, there was so much food, I didn't know what I wanted to try first. Its even more fun if you bring a friend and you ... http://orlandobase.com/2007/09/28/annual-central-florida-greek-festival/ It has been almost 10 months and counting since what was once known as the T.D. Waterhouse got its new name, Amway Arena. One would think that by now, there would at least be some sort of signage up, but no. The building looks plain and forgotten. Being that the building is ... http://orlandobase.com/2007/09/20/amway-arena/ If your taste buds have been on the lookout for some new flavors, the East side of Orlando may be the area that you need to venture out to. For more than a year now, the area that stretches from Alafaya Trail to Colonial Drive has been booming . Apartments, homes ... http://orlandobase.com/2007/09/19/massimo-trattoria/ I know that many will disagree with me, but I have to say this. I agree with what the City of Orlando is planning to do with regards to controlling the panhandling situation, which is defintely out of control. When I worked downtown, I hated having to stop at any traffic light, because they were ... http://orlandobase.com/2007/09/17/no-more-panhandlers/ This past Saturday the University of Central Florida Knights welcomed students, fans and the Texas Longhorns to their new stadium. The Brighthouse Networks Stadium completion only took one year and was under budget. Many awaited for opening day and they were not disappointed... unless you count losing to the Longhorns a ... http://orlandobase.com/2007/09/17/ucf-brighthouse-networks-stadium/ They say its the American dream... owning a home. But with that same dream comes a whole new set of responsibilities.  Now Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit organization, whose goal has always been to help those fulfill that American dream, who otherwise would not be able to, has added another ... http://orlandobase.com/2007/09/12/habitat-for-humanity-of-orlando/