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Orlando Public Library to build technology center for job training
The Orlando Public Library is starting work on an ambitious technology center designed to take career preparation beyond books and into the realm of hands-on training. At a "First Nail" ceremony Wednesday, officials revealed plans for the 26,000-square-...
Tags: Orange County Library System, Libraries, Arts and Culture
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Orlandoan finds fountain of youth in Florida's magical waters
I enjoy the names given to objects folks collect: Disney fans gather Disneyana; aficionados of old Florida seek Floridiana. A few years ago, Orlando graphic designer Rick Kilby found himself on a search for "Poncebilia"—images of Ponce de León,...
Tags: Gainesville, Museum of Natural History, Education, Orange County Regional History Center, Orlando
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Orange libraries offer free technology training online
Aspiring technology entrepreneurs and workers who need new software skills to get a job or promotion can now get free online instruction at Orange County libraries. The library system is offering its cardholders the online-learning services Lynda.com and...
Tags: Apple iPad, Apple iPhone, Libraries, Online Media Industry, Online Advertising
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Free flamenco performance to celebrate 'Viva Florida 500'
WHAT: As part of Viva Florida 500, the celebration of the 500th anniversary of Ponce de Leon's landing on Florida's east coast, the Orange County Library System will present "Ponce de León and Flamenco — An Age of Discovery." Experience the...
Tags: Orange County Library System, Arts and Culture
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Freebie Friday: Free events in Orlando
Free events and things to do in Orlando and surrounding areas this week. See what you can find that won't cost you a dime! EVENTS LEESBURG BIKEFEST: today-Sunday; Downtown Leesburg, Main Street, Leesburg; free; 352-365-0053. EARTH FEST: with...Tags: Concord (Staten Island, New York), Daytona Beach, Railway Transportation, University of Central Florida, Lake Mary
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Your chance for free art at Sanford event
I love going to art shows and coming home with a new piece of art. The only thing better would be picking out a piece of art that was free. That's what will happen for one lucky person during the monthly art stroll in downtown Sanford on Friday, 6-9 p.m....
Tags: Culture, Artists, Orange County Regional History Center, Orlando, Arts
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Orlando Sentinel reading campaign picks 'The Fast and the Furriest'
A couch-potato kid and his rambunctious dog are at the center of the book selected for the Orlando Sentinel's 2013 One Book One Community reading campaign. Central Florida children — and the adults in their lives — are encouraged to share...
Tags: Casselberry, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Orlando, Ocoee, Lake Mary
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Freebie Friday: Free events in Orlando this week
EVENTS ART AND MUSIC IN THE PARK: with food trucks and music by Jeff Rupert: 6-9 p.m. today; Lake Concord Park, 95 Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry; free; 407-262-7700. ART AMONG THE TREES: art, craft and music festival: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday;...Tags: Daytona Beach, International Speedway Corp., Fine Arts, University of Central Florida, Winter Garden
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Free stuff to do around Orlando this weekend
EASTER COLLEGE PARK EASTER EGG HUNT: 9 a.m. Saturday; Albert Park, Edgewater Drive, Orlando; free; collegeparkorlando.org. EASTER EGG HUNT: 9:30 a.m. Saturday; Central Park, Park Avenue, Winter Park; free; 407-599-3203. EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA: egg...
Tags: RDV Sportsplex, Altamonte Springs, Lake Mary, Music, Conway
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Orlando 'Panorama' photo exhibit captures community spirit
Percy Riva found his camera near the Orlando Public Library. Kelsey Godfrey spotted hers while shopping along Park Avenue in Winter Park. Others were in places such as the downtown Lynx bus station and Downtown Credo coffee shop in College Park. All...
Tags: Winter Park, Artists, Downtown (Miami, Florida), Thornton Park, Lake Eola
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Freebie Friday: Free events around Orlando
EVENTS EDGEWATER RIVERFEST: with carnival rides and live music: 6-10 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday; George R. Kennedy Park, 103 N. Riverside Drive, Edgewater; free; 386-424-2485. EASTER LUAU CAR SHOW: with egg hunt and...
Tags: Daytona Beach, Tourism and Leisure, Embry-Riddle University, Lake Mary, AMC (tv network)
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Bob Dylan and the greatest rock song of all time
Soundboard Music Blog - Orlando SentinelHere's a link to Bob Dylan performing the timeless “Like a Rolling Stone,” as promised in Friday's column about music history programs ongoing now at the Orlando Public Library. (I apologize for the late posting.) Check here for more...
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