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Check out festivals and events in December across the state.
Featured destination: Key West
Nov. 25- Dec. 20: Key West Holiday Fest, Key West. Live holiday music, games for the kids, free cookies and eggnog, holiday cheer and a chance for photos with Santa highlight this event. Created as a gift to the community, the gala is produced by the Key West Bight Preservation Association and tenants of the Key West Bight. 305-304-2633. www.keywestchristmas.org
Dec. 11, 18: Historic Lighted Inn Tours, Key West. Discover the history and holiday spirit of Key West by touring beautifully decorated historic inns. The tours include creative offerings by local chefs, artists, writers and performers. 305-295-1334. keywestinns.com
Dec. 12: Schooner Wharf Bar Annual Lighted Boat Parade, Key West. Lighted and decorated vessels from rowboats to tall ships proceed around Key West's Historic Seaport and harbor areas. Parade is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Holiday revelers can watch and applaud from bars, restaurants and resorts in and around the Historic Seaport. Call 305-292-3302. www.schoonerwharf.com
Dec. 13: Christmas on the Sheriff's Animal Farm, Key West. Kids and adults can visit the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Animal Farm and get a photo taken with Santa. The farm is situated at the county's detention center just outside Key West at 5501 College Road. This event is free and open to the public. 1-3 p.m. Call 305-293-7300. www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents
Dec. 11: Pet Pictures With Santa, Key West. Pets and kids get a holiday photo with Santa to help support the Boys & Girls Club of Key West. Look for Santa at the Christmas tree at the foot of William Street on the Harbor Walk of Lights. -8 p.m. $20. keywestchristmas.org.
Dec. 19: Violins in Motion Holiday Concert, Key West. A musical performance on the plaza at Green and Elizabeth Streets under the decorated Lobster Trap Tree on the Harbor Walk of Lights. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. keywestchristmas.org.
Dec. 20: Holiday Classic Car Show, Key West. Classic cars will be on the plaza at Margaret Street near the decorated Lobster Trap Tree on the Harbor Walk of Lights. Businesses will be open around the show for shopping, food and beverages. noon-4 p.m. Free. keywestchristmas.org.
Dec. 27–28: Key West House & Garden Tours, Key West. Presented by the Old Island Restoration Foundation, the annual self-guided tours showcase festively dressed Key West homes and gardens. December tours are from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., both evenings. Tickets are $30 and proceeds benefit the Old Island Restoration Foundation's museums, collection and education, grant and scholarship programs. Call 305-294-9501. oirf.orgDec. 31: Key West Dachshund Walk, Key West. About 200 dachshunds and their owners take a New Year's Eve stroll through the island's downtown. The annual Key West Dachshund Walk, set for noon Dec. 31, provides an informal, family-friendly prelude to nighttime New Year's Eve revelry. Spectators can watch the fun and meet the canine participants on Fleming Street between Whitehead and Duval streets.
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Dec. 31: New Year's Eve Drop Celebrations, Key West. The Southernmost City celebrates with a conch shell drop at Sloppy Joe's Bar; a descending 6-foot red high heel shoe carrying a drag queen at the Bourbon Street Pub/New Orleans House complex; and a pirate wench descending from a tall ship mast in the island city's Historic Seaport. Call 305-294-5717. sloppyjoes.com
This list is organized by region.
Central Florida (including Orlando, Kissimmee, Daytona Beach, Sanford, the Space Coast, Lakeland/Polk and Lake County)
Through Dec. 30: Holidays Around the World, Lake Buena Vista. This Epcot tradition features storytellers, a daily character tree-lighting ceremony and a stunning display of snow-white lights. The moving Candlelight Processional, a favorite of all ages, includes celebrity guest narrators, accompanied by a massed choir and orchestra for a retelling of the Christmas story. 407-939-5277. disneyworld.disney.go.com
Through Jan. 1: Space Coast Light Fest, Melbourne. The Space Coast Lightfest is a holiday themed drive-through event held at Wickham Park. It is a family-oriented celebration featuring shimmering lights and dazzling animated displays drawing more than 15,000 vehicles annually. 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne. 321-576-7556. www.spacecoastlightfest.com
Through Dec. 31: Now Snowing Nightly, Celebration. Celebration Town Center hosts nightly snow falls at 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m., along with photos with Santa, strolling holiday carolers, an ice rink, horse-drawn carriages and special events. 407-566-4007. celebrationtowncenter.com
Through Jan. 3, 2016: ICE! at Gaylord Palms Resort, Orlando. With more than two million twinkling lights and a 54-foot tall Christmas tree, ICE! is back featuring the magical adventure that is 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. New as of last year is an eight-lane tubing hill covered in snow. Tickets range between $14.99 and $29.99. There are also passes and packages available. Gaylord Palms, 6000 W. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee. 407-586-4423. ChristmasAtGaylordPalms.com
Dec. 3: Christmas in the Park, Winter Park. The Morse Museum helps launch the holiday season in Winter Park when it lights up Tiffany windows in Central Park and presents the Bach Festival Choir in concert. This December is the 36th annual celebration of Christmas in the Park. This free event is at Central Park from 6:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. www.morsemuseum.org
Dec. 4: Christmas in the Square, Sanford. The City of Sanford celebration will include live entertainment, a visit with Santa, tree lighting ceremony, face painting and balloon artists. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Free. Magnolia Square, 200 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford, 32771. 407-688-5120. www.sanfordfl.gov
Dec. 4: Downtown DeLand Merchant Holiday Open House, DeLand. Downtown DeLand restaurants and shops will offer holiday discounts and discounts. Santa will be available for pictures in Pioneer Park. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. mainstreetdeland.org
Dec. 4: Light Up Flagler, New Smyrna Beach. From 5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. Annual lighting up festivity of Flagler Avenue and Holiday Open House. The free event marks the beginning of the holiday season in Flagler County. Expect street closures from Peninsula Drive East to Buenos Aires Street. nsbfla.com
Dec. 4 - 6: Festivals of Speed, Orlando. A luxury car event based at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes with VIP dinners. Festivals of Speed display of exotics is on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vehicles are placed for display on the perfectly manicured grounds of this magnificent property. Attendees will enjoy on-site cafes serving the finest culinary offerings, VIP cafes, smooth jazz in the gardens, wine tastings, cigar smokes, luxury lifestyle displays, Fashion shows and more. Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. 4012 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, 32837. www.festivalsofspeed.com
Dec. 5: Sanford Historic Trust Tour of Homes, Sanford. The holiday home tour has become a tradition in Sanford. The Candlelight Tour is a walking tour where guests stroll through historic homes, enjoy live music and sample appetizers from local restaurants. Dec. 5 from 4 p.m. - 9: p.m. Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 day of. Tour begins at 801 Palmetto Ave, Sanford. sanfordhistorictrust.org
Dec. 5: 62nd annual Ye Olde Hometown Christmas Parade, Winter Park. The longest running parade in Central Florida. Free parade through downtown Winter Park along Park Avenue at 9 a.m. Before and during the parade, Leadership Winter Park will host their annual Pancake Breakfast at the Central Park stage from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Free. 407-644-8281. winterpark.org
Dec. 5: Daytona Beach Christmas Boat Parade, Daytona Beach. Starts at the Seabreeze Bridge at 5:30 p.m. and travels south past Main Street, International Speedway Boulevard, past City Island Park and Silver Beach Bridge before passing by judging grandstands at Halifax River Yacht Club. Several viewing locations are along the Halifax River, but the north side of the yacht club channel, the fishing pier on the channel leading to Halifax River Marina, and dockside of the Chart House Restaurant at the entrance to the Daytona Marina and Boat Works are the best. daytonabeachchristmasboatparade.com
Dec. 5: Orlando Pottery Festival, Orlando. With live music and vendors. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. At the City of Orlando Downtown Recreation Complex, 363 N. Parramore Ave. www.orlandopotteryfestival.org
Dec. 5: Lighted Boat Parade, Mount Dora. This annual parade is sure be enjoyed by all ages as colorful lighted boats glide over Lake Dora. If you are interested in participating in the parade, contact The Mount Dora Marina at 352-383-3150. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Free. Downtown Mount Dora. www.mountdorachristmas.com
Dec. 5: Christmas Parade, Mount Dora. See a beautiful traditional holiday parade. 11 a.m. in downtown Mount Dora. Free. 352-735-9629. www.mountdorachristmas.com
Dec. 5: First Saturday Jam, Barberville. The Pioneer Settlement for the Creative Arts will have its First Saturday Music Jam from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features music workshops on a variety of instruments. The music workshops are free, but there is an admission price for the Pioneer Settlement. $6 for adults and $4 for children 6-12 years old. There will be food available for purchase. The Pioneer Settlement is located just West of the intersection of US HWY 40 and SR 17. 386-749-2959. www.pioneersettlement.org
Dec. 5: New Smyrna Beach Christmas parade, New Smyrna Beach. The Christmas Parade Land gets under way at 4 p.m. with floats and more floats, traditional marching bands, dance teams and, of course, Santa! The Christmas Boat Parade will be Dec. 12 along the Intracoastal Waterway and will feature dazzling boats decked in holiday lights, each vying for a prize. On Flagler Avenue. nsbfla.com
Dec. 5: Sunset & Symphony Holiday Concert, Lake Wales. Enjoy the sounds of the season with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and the Singing Tower carillon as they perform together during one of Central Florida's favorite outdoor concerts. Families and friends are encouraged to prepare themed picnics and experience a magical evening as the sun sets atop Iron Mountain. Begins at 6 p.m. $20 per person; $8 per child ages 5-12 if you buy tickets in advance. Children under 5 free. Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales 33853. 863-676-1408. For details, visit www.boktowergardens.org/Christmas.
Dec. 5: Riverfront Festival of the Season, Port Orange. Enjoy local dance group performances, music, food, entertainment, and photos with Santa. The perfect place to watch the Halifax River Yacht Club's Christmas Boat Parade. 386-238-4001 www.daytonabeach.com
Dec. 5-Jan. 2: Macy's Holiday Parade at Universal Studios, Orlando. The world's most famous parade has become a holiday experience for park guests at Universal Studios, featuring some of the most popular balloons and floats from the famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. The excitement and pageantry of the parade, complete with a festive tree lighting ceremony by Santa Claus himself, is exhibited each day of the holiday season through the New Year. Included in regular park admission. 407-363-8000. www.universalorlando.com
Dec. 5-Jan. 2: Grinchmas at Universal's Islands of Adventure, Orlando. This annual holiday celebration is based on the beloved Dr. Seuss tale and Universal Pictures' and Imagine Entertainment's Academy Award-winning blockbuster hit, "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas." Seuss Landing at Islands of Adventure is transformed into a bah-humbug haven by the Grinch. The entire Seussian-themed island is colorfully decorated for the season and guests are invited to meet the Grinch in his lair, which is outfitted with authentic movie props and gadgets. Grinch fans enjoy a live, musical stage show that re-tells the world-famous story of the grumpy Grinch. Included in regular park admission. 407-363-8000. www.universalorlando.com
Nov. 13 - Jan. 3: Light Up UCF!, Orlando. Check outUCF's holiday event offering 50 nights of music, lights and ice, where you can skate at an outdoor ice rink outside of the UCF arena, along with carnival rides and special holiday events. The Holiday Light Show, featuring a light snowfall, will begin at 6 p.m. daily and continue hourly through the night. Prices vary. lightupucf.com.
Nov. 16 - Jan. 4: Leu's Holiday House, Orlando. The Leu House Museum's 11-room estate will be adorned with Christmas trees, holiday dioramas and festive decorations throughout the home. 30-minute tours. 407-246-2620. www.leugardens.org
Dec. 4-6: Norwood's Holiday Food and Wine Festival, New Smyrna Beach. From 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, the Wine de Elegance. $75 Advance. From 1-4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5.: The main event, the Grand Tasting -- Grab your commemorative wine glass & enjoy more than 500 wines from around the world. Plus great food and deserts and entertainment. $65 Advance. From 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6:Jazz Brunch -- Enjoy all you can eat brunch, plus all you can drink Bloody Mary Bar, Mimosa's and Red or White Sangria, plus jazz entertainment. $40 Advance. www.norwoodswinefestival.com
Dec. 4: Holiday Lights Orlando, Orlando. With tree lighting and live music. 5-10 p.m. Free. Lake Eola Amphitheater, 101 N. Rosalind Ave., Orlando, FL, 32801. 407-246-2121. www.cityoforlando.net/holiday
Dec. 5: Jaycee's Christmas Parade, DeLand. 66th annual Christmas parade. 5:30 p.m. The parade runs South on Woodland Blvd to Hubbard Ave. delandchristmasparade.org
Dec. 5-12: Pop Warner Super Bowl, Orlando. Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc. brings its Pop Warner Super Bowl and National Cheer and Dance Championships to Walt Disney World Resort. More than 60 teams from across the country compete in four age groups from 8 to 14 on the fields of the 220-acre Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Spectator admission is required for all events. Length-of-Event passes (LOE) allow for admission to all days of the event. Daily admission is $16 for 10 and older, $11 ages 3-9. LOE admission is $48 for 10 and older and $33 ages 3-9. 2 and under are free. www.popwarnersb.com/15superbowl/pop.asp
Dec. 11: Santa PAWS, Mount Dora. 11 a.m. to 2p.m. Elizabeth Evans Park at the Mount Dora Village Market. Discover our Pet Friendly Town & WIN fabulous prizes and help local pet charities! www.mountdorachristmas.com/events.shtml
CANCELED FOR 2015 Winter Park Boat Parade & Water Ski Show, Winter Park. Watch the Winter Park Boat Parade & Water Ski Show at the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens. In conjunction with the Rotary club of Winter Park, the Polasek hosts its annual Winter Park Boat Parade viewed from the lush Museum grounds on the shore of Lake Osceola. Free. 633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park, FL, 32789. 407-647-6294. www.polasek.org
Dec. 12 : Home for the Holidays Nighttime Parade, Ormond Beach. Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. at Division Ave. and US 1, goes north to Granada Blvd., turns east on Granada Blvd. to Beach Street, turns south on Beach Street ending in front of City Hall at the review area. 386-676-3241. www.ormondbeach.org
Dec. 12: Christmas in the Park with Snow, Mount Dora. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Snow, sledding, Santa, food and games. Donnelly Park. www.mountdorachristmas.com
Dec. 12: Parade of Lights, Sanford. Illuminated floats light up Sanford's First Street at this annual event. Marching bands, civic groups and businesses take part in this holiday tradition. Santa will make an appearance. 6p.m. to 8 p.m. Free. 407-688-5120. www.sanfordfl.gov
Dec. 12-13: Wine & Chocolate Festival, Clermont. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wine and Chocolate is the theme for this very special event at this seasonal time of year. Local artists and crafters are invited to display their work. Enjoy live music by incredible bands on an outdoor stage throughout the entire weekend. Lakeridge wine, beer, soft drinks and a variety of food will be available for purchase, along with complimentary winery tours and tasting. 1-800-768-WINE www.lakeridgewinery.com
Dec. 12: Holiday Tour of Homes, Ormond Beach. Once a year some of the most prestigious homes in Ormond Beach open their doors to allow the public to view them from the inside and out. Admission is $25, $22 for OBHS members. 386-677-7005.www.ormondhistory.org
Dec. 17-23: The Nutcracker, Orlando. The Orlando Ballet rings in the holiday season with visions of sugarplum fairies, the Snow King and more during its annual presentation of The Nutcracker on Dec. 17-23. Hosted at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, The Nutcracker is a favorite among ballet patrons and newcomers alike. For information, visit www.orlandoballet.org
Dec. 19: Cruisin' Downtown DeLand Classic Car Show, DeLand. Every 3rd Saturday of the month. East Indiana Avenue in Downtown DeLand. Classic cars & rods line East Indiana Avenue in Downtown DeLand. Live DJ, giveaways, shopping and dining. 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Free. 386-738-0649. www.MainStreetDeLand.org
Dec. 19: Snow Fest, Maitland. RDV Sportsplex Ice Den is throwing its annual Snow Fest from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. with ice skating, bounce houses, live DJs, face painting, more than 20 tons of snow for a play area and kid's snow slide and more. Cost is $16 for children ages 3-17 and $10 for adults. 407-916-2550. www.mvpsportsclubs.com
Dec. 26: Art Walk on Flagler, New Smyrna Beach. Held on the fourth Saturday each month, Flagler Avenue livens up with entertainment and wine tastings at participating venues. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (wine walk 1-7 p.m.). Free ($25 for wine walk). Flagler Avenue, 100 Flagler Ave., New Smyrna Beach, FL, 32169. 386-428-1770. www.flaglergallerygroup.com
Dec. 29: Russell Athletic Bowl, Orlando. The bowl features teams from the ACC and Big Ten conferences, and has existed as the Champs Sports Bowl through 2011 and has been taking place for more than 15 years. It is played in the Citrus Bowl in downtown Orlando. Game starts at 5:30 p.m. Tickets start at $47 with packages available at varying rates.Russell Athletic Bowl hospitality can include lounge seating, open bars, upscale food and live entertainment. 407-423-2476. russellathleticbowl.com
Dec. 30: Orlando Citrus Parade, Orlando. The Citrus Parade, held at 11 a.m. in downtown Orlando, features signature citrus floats made from more than 100,000 grapefruit, oranges and tangerines. The entries include marching bands from across the country. The parade attracts more than 60,000 spectators and an international audience of millions through its television syndication in 150 markets in the United States and Canada. Admission is free. 407-423-2476. www.floridacitrusparade.com
Dec. 31: New Year's Eve Celebration, New Smyrna Beach. There will be a New Year's Eve Party on Flagler Avenue. Fireworks will be at 9 p.m. at the corner of Cooper Street and Flagler Avenue. www.partyonflagler.com
Tampa Bay-Sarasota (including Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota, Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, Tarpon Springs and Homosassa)
Dec. 4: Tampa's Tree Lighting Ceremony, Tampa. Attend Tampa's annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 4 in beautiful Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. with the dynamic sounds of the Late Night Brass. Magic 94.9 will be on hand for the Secret Santa Giveaway. Admission is free, but guests are asked to bring a teddy bear that will be donated to children at local hospitals. www.tampagov.net
Dec. 4-5: Tampa's Christmas Market, Tampa. Start your holiday shopping at Tampa's outdoor Christmas Market. Tampa's Christmas Market is held in conjunction with Tampa's Tree Lighting Ceremony and Santa Fest at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. Dec. 4, 5-9 p.m. and Dec. 5 12-4 p.m. friendsoftamparec.org
Dec. 4-6: Sarasota Craft Show, Sarasota. Features highly regarded artists from across the nation, plus entertainment and demonstrations by artists. At Robarts Arena. Admission $11 one day, or $13 come-and-go weekend pass; seniors $10; students $6; children under 10 free. 845-355- 2400, www.sarasotacraftshow.com
Dec. 5: Santa Fest 2015, Tampa. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Free photos with Santa Claus, continuous holiday entertainment, make-n-take holiday crafts, hands-on games and Christmas Market. Ice skating is $5 per person. The Rough Rider's Holiday Parade will begin at 11 a.m. The parade will begin at Morgan Street and Madison Street travel west on Madison Street to Ashley Drive, turn north and end at Ashley Drive and Cass Street. Best viewing is along Madison Street. www.tampagov.net
Dec. 7, Dec. 13-15, 17-23, 26-30: Wild Wonderland at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo, Tampa. 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. It's going to be brrrr-illiant! Meet Santa and his merry mammals – REAL REINDEER, only at the Zoo. More merriment awaits with charming animated displays, a million twinkling lights, free Zoo rides and traditional holiday treats. Don't miss this Tampa tradition, a whimsical world of holiday magic at the Zoo. Tickets on sale soon. 813-935-8552. lowryparkzoo.com
Dec. 11-12: Candlelight Tours of Fort Foster, Tampa. Guests follow a lantern-lit trail through the military Fort, where they encounter living history scenarios. Traveling musicians far from home play folk music to liven up the evening and guests enjoy warm cider & cookies from the ladies from Ft. Brooke/Tampa. Seminole Natives gather across the bridge on the Hillsborough River where they will lead you down a lantern-lit trail to visit a native encampment where you will hear stories of native life in early Florida. A battle reenactments will happen on Friday, Dec. 11 and Saturday, Dec. 12 after 8 p.m. Public admission is a $5 donation to Hillsborough River State Park Preservation Society per person, people ages 12 and under are free. 813-987-6771 www.floridastateparks.org/hillsboroughriver/Events.cfm
Dec. 5-6, 11-12: Main Street Holidays, New Port Richey. Downtown New Port Richey plays host to the annual Main Street Holidays that celebrates the season with family friendly activities and entertainment. Historic downtown New Port Richey is all aglow with holiday lights and decorations, as well as places to shop for those special gifts for the folks on your Christmas and Holiday list. www.nprmainstreet.com
Dec. 12: Hillsborough River Half & Quarter Marathon, Hillsborough River State Park. Hillsborough River State Park. Hillsborough River State Park 15402 U.S. 301 North Thonotosassa, FL 33592. Advance registration required. Half Marathon - $57. Quarter Marathon - $42. 727-422-1956. www.active.com
Dec. 12: Brooksville Christmas Parade, Brooksville. The annual Brooksville Christmas Parade sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Brooksville will be held Saturday, Dec. 12. 9 a.m. to noon. www.ci.brooksville.fl.us
Dec. 12: BrainDeer 5K, Tampa. The Tampa Bay community will once again come together to support a cure for cancer. The 5K run and walk in Tampa will have participants running along part of a paved 2.2-mile loop drive in the middle of the park. In addition to the running event a Survivor Walk will take participants approximately 1 mile on our Rapids Trail. Advanced registration required. www.milesforhope.org
Dec. 11-12, 18-19: Winter Waterland, Weeki Wachee State Park. At Weeki Wachee State Park. From 6-10 p.m., a special holiday-themed mermaid show performed at the Riverside Theater by the Wildlife Department with other activities including Santa Claus, kids games and activities, lots of holiday lights and music. Admission $6 for adults. 352-592-5656. www.friendsofweekiwachee.com https://www.facebook.com/events/1010855335620705/
Dec. 18-20: Sarasota Snow Fest, Sarasota. One of the few places in Florida to play in the snow, and this one has a nice three-day run. It offers 70 tons of snow for open play areas and four giant snow slides, reindeer (really pony) rides, bounce houses, visits with Santa and ice-skating rink, caroling, food and drink vendors and entertainment. Free with donation. Payne Park. 276 South School Avenue, Sarasota. snowfestsarasota.com
Dec. 19-24, 26: Christmas Celebration of Lights, Homosassa. Enjoy Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park decked out for the holidays with thousands of twinkling lights and Christmas decorations. Come and enjoy Sebastian's Winter Wonderland, a spectacular synchronized light and sound show. A variety of entertainment is scheduled and refreshments will be available. Requested donation of $3 adults, $1 children. 352-628-5343. www.floridastateparks.org/homosassasprings/Events.cfm
Dec. 19-20: Holiday of the Arts, St. Petersburg. Holiday of the Arts is a juried, fine arts event displaying original handcrafted work by some 90 artists. Admission is free. Event hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday at South Straub Park at 198 Beach Drive Northeast in downtown St. Petersburg. For information, visit www.paragonartevents.com.
Southwest Florida (including Naples, Fort Myers, Venice, Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda)
Nov. 15 - Dec. 31: Festival of Lights at Fishermen's Village, Punta Gorda. Festival of Lights at Fishermen's Village, Punta Gorda. Lighting of the Village kicks off on Nov. 15. View more than one million lights and themed decorations through the Village daily through Dec. 31. Music, food and vists with Santa. 941-639-8721. www.fishville.com
Through Jan. 3: Holiday Nights at Edison and Ford Winter Estates, Fort Myers. This annual event showcases the lights and seasonal decorations that fill 20 acres of gardens, the recently restored Edison buildings, and the historic homes on both Estates. 239-334-7419. http://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org
Dec. 4-31: Annual Christmas Light Canal Tours, Punta Gorda. In this picturesque area on Florida's Southwest Gulf Coast, residents deck the decks, docks, seawalls, ship's masts, palm trees, anything and everything that can be festooned with holiday lights, and then rejoice in the kaleidoscope of colorful displays. By lighted boat, or by bicycle, tours take in 50-foot Christmas trees, snowmen, Santa's sleighs, and even more elaborate holiday vignettes as residents revel in this holiday tradition with brilliant light displays on decks, lanais and along the waterways. Cruise the canals of Punta Gorda to experience this family tradition with spectacular illumination of community holiday spirit. King Fisher Fleet at Fishermen's Village. Adults $17, children 3-11 $8.50. Call for reservations. 941-639-0969. www.kingfisherfleet.com/cruises-christmas
Dec. 4-5: Luminary Festival, Sanibel and Captiva. More than three miles of luminary candles line the main roads on Sanibel on Dec. 4 and Captiva on Dec. 5, creating a glowing way to usher in the holidays. Businesses decorate their stores, sponsor entertainment and provide free refreshments, Santa arrives at the Sanibel Community House with candy for kids. Free. sanibel-captiva.org/luminary-festival-sanibel-captiva
Dec. 5: Snowfest, Naples. More than 100 tons of snow is the star of this annual community event in southwest Florida. There will be snow mountains to climb, tobaggan and snow skiing hills as well as ice skating rink, full-scale carnival, arts and crafts, petting zoo, pony rides and more. More than 15,000 people attend the event each year. Snow is cold, so remember to bring gloves or mittens, even if it's 80 degrees out. Cost is $2 per person. 3 and under are free. The festival is at Golden Gate Community Center. 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples, FL. 239-252-4180. Event hours vary. snowfestnaples.com
Dec. 5: Fort Myers Beach Boat Parade, Fort Myers Beach. Come enjoy some Christmas spirit at the Annual Fort Myers Beach Christmas Boat Parade. Last year there were nearly 30 boats participating and this year promises to be even more exciting. The parade will pass by such establishments as Big Game Waterfront Grill, Parrot Key Caribbean Grill, Matanzas, Nervous Nellies, Doc Fords and Bonita Bills where you can kick back and enjoy the fun. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 239-454-7500. See more at: www.fortmyersbeach.org
Dec. 5: Christmas Boat Parade, Venice. Parade of decorated boats, from Albee Road to South Bridge. Always held on the first Saturday of December at 6p.m.; rain date the next day. 941-809-8100. venicechristmasboatparade.com
Dec. 5-6: Winter Fine Arts Festival, Englewood. The Winter Fine Arts Festival will once again be presented by Olde Englewood Village Association on Dec. 5-6, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day on West Dearborn Street in charming "Olde Englewood Village." oldeenglewood.com
Dec. 11-12: Florida's Creative Coast Weekend, Pine Island. On the second weekend each month November-April, Pine Island businesses offer themed artistic events. Galleries and shops are open extended hours on Friday, many offering special openings. Take a cooking class, or listen to live music. Other special events and workshops are planned at individual shops on Saturday and Sunday. www.pineislandchamber.org
Dec. 12-13, 19-20: Christmas Rail-Boat Trips, Fort Myers. Christmas Rail-Boat Trips offer the opportunity to set sail for a holiday light extravaganza. Participants enjoy soup and salad going north to Punta Gorda for a boat tour through Punta Gorda Isles. Then dig into the entrée and dessert on the way back to Fort Myers. The train departs on Dec. 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $99 each. For details, visit semgulf.com.
Dec. 13: Peace River Lighted Boat Parade, Punta Gorda. The festive display of lights and gorgeous reflections on the water make this annual event a definite must see. At Charlotte Harbor, begins at dusk around 6 p.m. Free. www.puntagordachamber.com
Dec. 16-17, 19-21: Holiday Pops Concerts, Fort Myers The Southwest Florida Symphony presents Holiday Pops Concerts. The concerts are held at different lcoal venues. Tickets required. For details, visit www.swflso.org.
Dec. 16-20: The Christmas Spectacular, Cape Coral. The Christmas Spectacular features pop music of the season, holiday songs and Santa Claus at Cultural Park Theater on Dec. 16-20. Tickets are $19 for adults, $10 for children under 12. The theater is located at 528 Cultural Park Boulevard. For information, visit culturalparktheater.com.
Dec. 17: Downtown Gallery Walk, Punta Gorda. Held monthly on the third Thursday, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Visit any of the downtown merchants, restaurants and galleries for your game card. As always, there will be live entertainment, food and drink samplings, art, beauty and health demonstrations, a free trolley,and an evening of fun. Free; free parking. 941-505-0130. www.charlotteharbortravel.com/event/punta-gorda-gallery-walk/56/
Dec. 26-27: Coconut Point New Year's Weekend Art Festival, Bonita Springs/Estero. The Fourth Annual Coconut Point New Year's Weekend Art Festival features fine art and music on Dec. 26-27. Event hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Admission is free. For information, visit www.artfestival.com.
Dec. 31: Downtown Countdown, Fort Myers. Ring in the New Year downtown at the party with the widest variety of entertainment and dining choices. The event starts at 8 p.m. with live entertainment and a ball-drop at midnight. Retail shops and restaurants remain open during the evening. To make downtown's entertainment district the utmost in pedestrian friendly, sections of Hendry, Main, Broadway, Jackson and Bay streets will be closed to vehicular traffic that night. Free admission. 239-321-7100. fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com
South Florida and the Keys (including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Key Largo, Key West and the Treasure Coast)
Dec. 5-20: Key West 'Bight' Before Christmas, Key West. Live holiday music, games for the kids, free cookies and eggnog, holiday cheer and a chance for photos with Santa highlight this event. Created as a gift to the community, the gala is produced by the Key West Bight Preservation Association and tenants of the Key West Bight. www.keywestchristmas.org
Dec. 1-6: Red Dot Fair, Miami. Art show featuring more than 50 international, modern contemporary art dealers from around the world. Painting, photography, sculpture and more. Opening reception Dec. 2, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on Dec. 2-5; 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Dec. 6. $15 day pass. $25 weeklong pass. 3011 NE 1ST Avenue in Midtown Miami. 917-273-8621. www.reddotfair.com
TBA: Pirates in Paradise, Key West. The Last Key sets the scene for the Pirates in Paradise fest on Dec. 4-7. Among the various activities on the agenda are a pirate sail and attack, a walk-the-plank championship and a pint-sized pirate contest (for kids under 12). Some activities have fees, others like the pint-sized pirate costume contest and walk-the-plank championship, are free. For information, visit www.piratesinparadise.com.
Dec. 3-6: Art Basel Miami Beach, Miami Beach. This international art show, American sister event of Art Basel in Switzerland, is recognized as the most important annual art show of its kind in America. The annual edition of Art Basel in Miami Beach will feature more than 250 leading galleries from North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa, showcasing works by more than 2,000 artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. www.artbasel.com
Dec. 4: Florida Keys Holiday Festival, Islamorda. Holiday parade and festival featuring a 35-foot, snow-blowing community tree and 20 tons of snow for fun on snow mountain. Holiday Gift bazaar, food and fun for the entire family. 305-664-4503. islamoradachamber.com
Dec. 3 - 31: Visit the Famous 100ft Christmas Tree, Boynton Beach. Open daily 10a.m.-9 p.m. Tree opens 1 p.m. Christmas Day and New Year's Day. $1 donation suggested. Ice skating rink $7 per 45 minute session. Visit Santa $12 for commemorative photo, $20 for a fast pass to see Santa. www.100ftchristmastree.com
Dec. 5: Key West Holiday Parade, Key West. Decorated and lighted floats cruise through Key West Harbor and the waters of the Historic Seaport. Starts at Bayview Park. Watch the parade from Truman Avenue or Duval Street. 7 p.m. Free www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents
Dec. 5-6: Buckler's Craft Fair, West Palm Beach. Browse through one-of-a-kind gifts, custom home décor, jewelry, furniture, country and traditional crafts, folk art, dolls, hair accessories, candles, baby items, artwork, pet items, quilts, wearable art, flags, painted glass, yard art, scrapbooking, personalized items, gourmet delights, and more. At South Florida Fairgrounds. Admission $7 per person, kids under 12 free. Free parking. $2 off admission with website coupon or a canned good. www.bucklercraftfair.com
Dec. 6: Suntrust Sunday Jazz Brunch, Fort Lauderdale. Live outdoor concert series bringing the area's best local jazz artists to the city's scenic Riverwalk the first Sunday of each month. Listen to the soulful sounds on four different stages. Everyone is welcome to attend, including well-behaved, leashed pets, and there is ample room to set up chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission. 954-828-5363. www.fortlauderdale.gov
Dec. 7: Christmas Tree Lighting at Whitehall, Palm Beach. During the holiday season the first floor of Whitehall, the beautiful residence that is the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, is decorated in traditional Gilded Age magnificence. The 16-foot Grand Hall Christmas tree is the center of Whitehall's holiday celebrations. Festivities include holiday music played on its original 1,249-pipe organ, choir performances and holiday refreshments. The event culminates with Henry Flagler's youngest descendants lighting the Grand Hall Christmas tree. Free with museum admission. 3 p.m. -5 p.m. 561-655-2833. http://www.flaglermuseum.us
Dec. 11: Historic Lighted Inn Tours, Key West. Discover the history and holiday spirit of Key West by touring beautifully decorated historic inns. The tours include creative offerings by local chefs, artists, writers and performers. 305-295-1334. keywestinns.com
Dec. 11: Boynton and Delray Beach Holiday Boat Parade, Boynton Beach. Parade begins at the Boynton Beach Inlet and proceeds south to the C-15 Canal in Delray Beach. Begins at 5:30 p.m. Free. 561-243-1077. catchboynton.com
Dec. 12: Winterfest Boat Parade, Fort Lauderdale. The Parade stages along the New River and travels east to the Intracoastal Waterway in Fort Lauderdale and north to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach. The best way to see the parade is viewing from the Grandstand Viewing Area (just north of Sunrise Boulevard) starting at 6:30 p.m. winterfestparade.com
Dec. 13: Barnacle Under Moonlight, Coconut Grove. Bring a blanket, bring a picnic, bring your friends and family and join us on the lawn of The Barnacle for a full moon concert as the blue moon lights up the skies of South Florida. At The Barnacle Historic State Park. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., music from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. No pets, no alcohol. Admission 10 and older $10 for non-members, ages 6-9 $3, under 6 free. 305-442-6866. www.floridastateparks.org
Dec. 15: Holiday Boat Parade, Key Largo. Blackwater Sound shimmers underneath as decorated boats parade along the shoreline in celebration of the holiday season. Top spots for viewing and libations include Sundowners, Senor Frijoles, the Marriott Key Largo Bay Resort and Caribbean Club. 305-451-4502. www.keylargoboatparade.com/
Dec. 17: Third Thursday Art Walk, Islamorada. Don't miss this month's Morada Way Art Walk! These fun events are held every month in Islamorada on the Third Thursday. Located at mile marker 81.5 on the Old Highway. This event is Fun! The hours of the event are 6 - 10 p.m. It is a free event with no admission charge. Stroll along the Old Highway and Morada Way with family and friends to enjoy the sights, sounds and culinary arts in Islamorada. 305-664-9100 moradaway.org/artwalk
Dec. 18 - 23: Flagler Museum Holiday Evening Tours, Palm Beach. During this beloved annual event, families tour Whitehall after hours and discover the origins of American Christmas traditions. Guests will have a rare opportunity to see Whitehall by the glow of the original 1902 light fixtures. Every visitor will receive a traditional Flagler Museum Christmas Cracker following the tour. A choral group will sing carols, and holiday refreshments will be served. The Museum Store will remain open for holiday shopping. Dec 18-19: Tours begin at 7:05 p.m., 7:15 p.m. and 7:25 p.m. Dec. 20-23: Tours begin at 6:50 p.m., 7:05 p.m., 7:15p.m. and 7:25p.m. $25 for adults, $15 for children under age 18. Advance purcase required, please call 561-655-2833. www.flaglermuseum.us
Dec. 20: Winter Wonders, Islamorada. Winter Wonders is a Pops-in-the-Park family-friendly holiday concert on Dec. 20. The event starts at 4 p.m. in the ICE Amphitheater at Founders Park, Mile Marker 87, bayside. Admission is free. For information, visit www.fla-keys.com.
Dec. 27: The Florida Keys Craft Beer & Bubbly Fest, Marathon. The Florida Keys Craft Beer & Bubbly Fest serves up craft beers, wines and champagnes at the Marathon Community Park & Amphitheater, 200 36th Street (Mile Marker 49), on Dec. 27. Other highlights include a food truck invasion and music. Admission to the park is free. VIP tickets providing food and other perks are $60 each. Festival hours are from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For information, visit www.keysbeerandbubblyfest.com.
Dec. 31: Capital One Orange Bowl Football Game, Miami. Two of the top-ranked football teams in the country will compete for the Orange Bowl title. At Sun Life Stadium. 305-341-4701. www.orangebowl.org
Dec. 31: New Year's Eve Shoe Drop Celebration, Key West. The Southernmost City celebrates with a shoe drop at Sloppy Joe's Bar; a descending 6-foot red high heel shoe carrying drag queen Sushi at the Bourbon Street Pub/New Orleans House complex; and a pirate wench descending from a tall ship mast in the island city's Historic Seaport. Call 293-9600. www.bourbonstpub.com/newyearseve.html
Northeast Florida (including Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Flagler County and Amelia Island)
Nov. 21 - Jan. 31: Nights of Lights Festival and Celebration, St. Augustine. This inspiring display of more than two million tiny white lights adorning the palm trees and buildings throughout the city's historic district is based on a custom by the town's original Spanish colonists, who placed a white candle in their windows to brighten the nights during the Christmas holidays. Among special events and activities awaiting visitors: nighttime tours of ancient buildings and inns led by storytellers in period clothing, rollicking train and trolley tours through the narrow brick streets, art walks, a dazzling regatta, Florida ice skating, luminaries in the town plaza, holiday concerts, even a Christmas parade. 800-653-2489. www.NightsofLights.com
Dec. 4: First Friday Art Walk, St. Augustine. One of the city's most popular cultural events, held the first Friday of each month. Enjoy new exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at 20 participating galleries. Shuttles run on a continuous loop every 30 minutes. 832-779-2781. www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.org
Dec. 5, 12, 19: Santa's Storybook Tea Party, Amelia Island. A Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island tradition; a fireside holiday storybook read by Santa plus an afternoon tea, with finger sandwiches, pastries, candy, cakes and a picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus. $50 adults and children ages 6 and up/$18 children 5 and under; includes service charge. For more info visit www.ritzcarlton.com.
Dec. 6: Annual Garden Club Christmas Tour of Homes, St. Augustine. Annual tour showcases holiday decorations at a selection of St. Augustine's most outstanding private homes. Enjoy a taste of nostalgia in the colorful and natural floral decorations and arrangements designed and handcrafted by members of The Garden Club of St. Augustine. In addition, a delightful tea is included in the ticket price. The tour takes place from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 and should be purchased in advance because of limited availability 904-819-6864. www.christmastourofhomes.com
Dec. 12: Amelia Island Holiday Cookie Tour, Amelia Island. Sample a signature cookie from each of the inns of Amelia Island's historic structures and take the recipes home with you. Self-guided and self-paced. $25. www.ameliaislandinns.com/
Dec. 12: Artrageous Artwalk, Fernandina Beach. Held monthly on second Saturday each month, to open the doors of some of Amelia Island's incredible galleries, featuring photography, pottery, copper, stained glass, watercolor, acrylics and more. Participants can peruse more than a dozen galleries in downtown Fernandina Beach and at the Plantation Artists' Guild and Gallery located at Amelia Island Plantation. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. 904-261-7020. islandart.org/artrageous-artwalk
North-Central Florida (including Ocala, Gainesville and Tallahassee)
Dec. 3-5: Festival of Trees, Newberry. Annual event benefitting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals at UF Health Shands Children's Hospital held in Tioga Town Center. The event features a weekend-long silent auction of decorated trees and wreaths. Event hours vary, donation is encouraged at the door. At The Square at Tioga Town Center. www.tiogatowncenter.com/event/festival-trees-2015-2
Dec. 4: Gainesville Art Walk, Gainesville. A free monthly self-guided tour that combines exciting visual art, live performance, and events in downtown Gainesville. Held the last Friday of each month from 7 p.m. to 10 pm, with many local galleries, eateries and businesses participating. www.artwalkgainesville.com
Dec. 4: Camellia Christmas, Tallahassee. Maclay Gardens State Park invites the community to celebrate the Christmas Season with this annual candlelight stroll through the gardens accompanied by holiday music performed by local artists. Bid on holiday finery for the home or a gift at the silent auction, which will include items donated by local merchants, artists and florists. Free; park entrance fee is waived. 850-487-4556. www.floridastateparks.org/maclaygardens/Events.cfm
Dec. 4 - 31: Festival of Lights, White Springs. At Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, the state park holiday celebration features more than four million lights throughout the park, open each evening until 8:30 p.m., except Christmas Night, Dec. 25. Named a Top 20 Event in the southeastern United States, visitors can enjoy award-winning holiday sights and sounds throughout the park. Unique holiday light displays include majestic oak trees decorated with thousands of lights, an antebellum Museum dressed in full holiday splendor, a gingerbread village, a candy cane forest, Santa's runway and much more. Entrance fee: $3 per person. Children under 3 are free. 877-635-3655. http://www.floridastateparks.org/stephenfoster
Dec. 5-6: Dudley Farm Cane Day, Newberry. This is the annual Cane Grinding and commemoration of Miss Myrtle Dudley's birthday, at Dudley Farm Historic State Park. Continues the farm family tradition of grinding sugar cane and boiling it into cane syrup, making this a unique old-time community gathering. Visitors to this state park facility can tour the farm, see other activities and craft demonstrations, or take a wagon ride. Syrup and farm products are sold on this day. Included in regular park admission: $8 per vehicle. 352-472-1142. www.floridastateparks.org/dudleyfarm/Events.cfm
Dec. 5: Food truck rally, Gainesville. High Dive Beer Garden & Venue will be hosting local food trucks while the SEC Championship Game plays on three different TVs. Doors open at 5 p.m., live music begins at 7 p.m. Free. 18+ only. 210 SW 2nd Ave, Downtown Gainesville. www.highdivegainesville.com
Dec. 5: Winter Festival, Tallahassee. As always, the Winter Festival will have much to offer and something for everyone to enjoy throughout a fun-filled, action-packed evening. This year the festival will be from 3 pm to 10 pm on Saturday, Dec. 5. There are five stages of entertainment, food vendors, arts and crafts and a variety of exhibitors and a children's activity area featuring hands-on craft activities and bounce houses. 850-891-3860. www.talgov.com/parks/
Dec. 5-6: Annual Market Days, Tallahassee. One of the largest and finest arts and crafts shows in the Southeast, featuring handmade creations of some 300 artists and craftsmen. Works include fine arts, ceramics, country furniture, stained glass, woodwork, glasswork, dolls, clocks, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, metalwork, clothing, photography and calligraphy. The event also dishes up a wide selection of mouth-watering foods and refreshments. At North Florida Fairgrounds. Saturday, 10a.m.-5p.m. Sunday 10a.m.-4p.m. Adults $6, Children 6-12 $4. 850-575-8684. tallahasseemuseum.org/marketdays
Dec. 6: Sounds of the Season: An American Holiday, Gainesville. The University of Florida College of the Arts and the School of Music presents its annual holiday concert. Tickets are free and will be distributed at the door beginning at 5 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. 3201 Hull Road, Gainesville. performingarts.ufl.edu
Dec. 11-12: Southern Pines Blues and BBQ Festival, Perry. Touted as North Florida's biggest and best blues and BBQ festival, featuring talented blues artists from all over and Triple Crown BBQ competition where the best of the best from Florida, Alabama and Georgia vie for the top prize. There also will be a People's Choice, where you are the judge, and an open backyard competition. At Forest Capital Museum State Park. 866-584-5366. www.southernpinesblues.com
Dec. 12: Annual Holiday Parade and Lawn Mower Parade. Havana. Getting into the holiday spirit has never been more fun – how creative can you get in decorating your riding lawn mower to look like a parade float? Choose a holiday theme or any crazy, zany or fun idea you think can win one of three prizes totaling $300. Now golf carts have been added to the mix, with a separate prize awarded for the most ingeniously decorated golf cart. Food and craft vendors add a festive atmosphere to the day. Free. 850-539-6900. http://www.havanaflorida.com/events.aspx
Dec. 13: Holiday Traditions: A Musical Celebration, Gainesville. Enjoy a wonderful holiday concert at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts featuring area youth choral and orchestra groups. The tradition continues under the direction of Professor Gary Langford, Professor of Music Emeritus at the University of Florida and Conductor of the Alachua County Youth Orchestra. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children. 3201 Hull Road, Gainesville. stopchildrenscancer.org/holiday-traditions/
Dec. 19-21: Santa of the Rainbow, Dunnellon. Friends of Rainbow Springs will once again bring Santa Clause to Dunnellon. Bring a child or become a child yourself for this one of a kind experience. Walk through the wonderland of lights that decorate the headsprings area of Rainbow Springs State Park. See Mr. and Mrs. Clause come up the Rainbow River on a lighted boat and head toward their cottage where pictures are taken. Visit with Santa's elves and listen to carols. 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. SPECIAL admission: $2. 352-465-8550. www.therainbowriver.com/activities.html
Dec. 20: Pickin' in the Park, Ocala. On the third Sunday of each month, local and visiting musicians perform acoustic music in a scenic area in front of the headsprings at Silver Springs State Park. 1 p.m. Free with paid park admission. 1425 NE 58th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34470. 352-236-7148. www.floridastateparks.org/silversprings
Dec. 11-12: Holiday Magic, Tallahassee. Wrap your holiday season in style by joining the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra at Holiday Magic. A world-class vocal quartet will collaborate with the orchestra in a spectacular evening of music that offers inspiration, entertainment, and plenty of smiles. At Ruby Diamond Concert Hall. 8 p.m. 850-224-0461. www.tallahasseesymphony.org
Dec. 19: The Ichetucknee Time Machine, Fort White. Take a fascinating journey by van into the Ichetucknee forest and visit the site of the 17th Century Mission de San Martin de Timucua. Learn all about the ancient Timucuan capital of Aquacalyquen. We highly recommend you wear long pants, sturdy shoes and insect repellent. Regular park entrance fee, $6 per vehicle. 386-497-1216. www.floridastateparks.org/ichetuckneesprings/Events.cfm
The Panhandle (including Pensacola, Panama City Beach, Apalachicola and Destin)
Nov. 29 - Dec. 27: Niceville Christmas Display "Animation in Motion," Niceville. This Christmas Display features over 600 animated dolls, largest Christmas Village in town with over 1,000 pieces. N-scale, H.O.-scale, O-scale and G-scale model trains. Come visit our Niceville Christmas display and see our new and unique layout. While you are visiting, grab an evening snack. This a great place for family Christmas pictures, so let us be a part of your Christmas memories. Many activities will be available for the family. thenicevillechristmaslady.com
Dec. 3, 10, 17: Americana Under the Stars, Santa Rosa Beach. Every Thursday at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park you can find original Americana music, including folk, jazz, blues and more by musicians from Florida and other states at the upgraded amphitheater. Updated schedule of artists and dates can be found at www.luckymudmusic.com. $5 donation to the Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park includes regular park admission. 7525 W. Scenic Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. 850-267-8330. www.floridastateparks.org/park/Topsail-Hill
Dec. 11: Holiday Pops! Concert, Niceville. The sounds of the holiday season will fill the air as the NFSO, joined by the Northwest Florida Symphony Chorale, performs some of the most beautiful season music ever written. It's an evening for everyone with popular holiday fare, a carol sing-along with eh audience, and festive holiday and Christmas music. Tickets $25 each for adults. 7:30 p.m. mattiekellyartscenter.org
Dec. 12: 5K Reindeer Race, Panama City Beach. The JL 10K and 5K Reindeer Race & 1-mile Santa Shuffle race starts at the St. Andrews State Park in Panama City Beach. All runners and walkers are treated to a down-and-back lap along the picturesque and flat loop of one of Florida's most amazing state parks. Race starts at 8 a.m. 4607 State Park Ln., Panama City Beach, FL 32408. Registration prices vary. www.jlpanamacity.org
Dec. 13: Holiday on the Harbor, Destin. The Destin Harbor will be dancing with holiday lights and cheer during the Destin Boat Parade. Come enjoy live music, children's arts and craft and hot chocolate! Visit with Santa Claus from 12-4 PM. Boat Parade begins at 6pm. Immediately following the parade will be a spectacular fireworks display over the Destin Harbor. www.emeraldcoastfl.com
Dec. 31: New Year's Eve Beach Ball Drop, Panama City Beach. Ring in the New Year with a fun beachside celebration. Countdown to 2016 begins at 8 p.m., when streets will be closed to traffic, live entertainers, prizes and a midnight fireworks display caps it all. At Pier Park. 850-233-5070. www.visitpanamacitybeach.com
Special Correspondent Georgina Cruz contributed to this report


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a couple of pinches of cinnamon
a couple of pinches of nutmeg
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Stetson University softball seniors Meredith Owen (Jackson, Miss.) and Chrissy Morello (Ormond Beach, Fla.) were named to the Atlantic Sun Academic All-Conference team on Monday.
Owen, a Marketing major with a 3.49 GPA, was selected to the academic all-conference team for the third year in a row. As a pitcher, she owns a 22-7 record with a 0.90 ERA and 159 strikeouts in 179.2 innings. She leads the league in wins, ERA, innings pitched, and complete games (21), and was named the A-Sun Pitcher of the Week on three separate occasions.
At the plate, Owen is batting .333 with 13 home runs and 41 RBI. She is just the third player in school history to hit over 30 career home runs (31), and she is just one of four players in the NCAA with over 20 wins and 10 home runs this season. On April 22, she earned National Player of the Week honors from USA Softball.
Morello, an Elementary Education major with a 3.74 GPA, was selected to the academic all-conference team for the second straight year. She is batting .319 with two home runs and 20 RBI this season. Morello has started all 46 games in center field and has registered 51 hits, 39 runs scored and 14 stolen bases.
For her career, Morello has collected 197 hits and owns a .310 batting average. She ranks among the school all-time leaders in hits, runs scored, stolen bases, and total bases. Morello also earned Capital One Academic All-District honors last week and will move on to the Academic All-America ballot.
Full all-conference honors will be announced on Tuesday.
The Hatters (34-12) are seeded third for the Atlantic Sun tournament and will face sixth-seeded Florida Gulf Coast at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Nashville, Tenn.


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The wedding, pegged the greatest and grandest royal affair since Prince Charles and Princess Diana's 1981 nuptials, is the fairy-tale ending to a love story thrust into the spotlight last November when the couple first announced their engagement.
"I, William Arthur Philip Louis, take thee, Catherine Elizabeth, to my wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse," William vowed. "For richer, for poorer. In sickness and in health. To love and to cherish, till death us do part."
With brother and best man Prince Harry, sporting the uniform of Captain of the Household Cavalry, by his side, William, 28, wearing the scarlet uniform of the Colonel of the Irish Guards, slipped a traditional Welsh gold wedding band on Middleton's finger, saying, "With this ring, I thee wed."
The couple also wrote their own prayer for the occasion. "God our Father, we thank you for our families; for the love that we share and for the joy of our marriage," they said. "In the busyness of each day keep our eyes fixed on what is real and important in life and help us to be generous with our time and love and energy. Strengthened by our union help us to serve and comfort those who suffer."
A Royal AffairWith rows of trees lining the aisle of Westminster Abbey, music selected by the couple performed by the London Chamber Orchestra and a Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen wedding dress – the best-kept secret of the event – on the bride, no detail was too small for Friday's ceremony.
Middleton, 29, arrived to the Abbey in burgundy-and-black-colored Rolls-Royce, not a carriage, opting for a "lower-key arrival," a palace source told PEOPLE in February.
Guests such as Elton John and Victoria and David Beckham, just a few of the A-listers among the 1,900 who received an invitation, sat in chairs faced inward toward the aisle as Middleton walked toward her prince during the hour-long ceremony.
Afterward, Queen Elizabeth was set to host a post-wedding breakfast of champagne and canapés at Buckingham Palace for 600 guests. At 7 p.m., Prince Charles will throw a dinner dance for about 300 guests in another one of the palace's state rooms.
Before the wedding, the bride spent her last night as a single woman in the Royal Suite of the Goring Hotel, a stone's throw from Buckingham Palace. William, meanwhile, stayed with his father and brother at the Clarence House.
Still, their true fairy-tale moment is yet to come: The couple arrived on the balcony of Buckingham Palace close to 1:25 p.m. for a much-anticipated kiss – in the very same spot Prince Charles and Princess Diana famously kissed 30 years ago.
Scotland Yard estimates one million people lined the wedding route.


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Buffalo School Board elections for years have attracted few voters, with the fate of the school district left to just the diehards who bother to cast ballots.
Three years ago, in fact, half of the six races were decided by fewer than 70 votes apiece. In a fourth race, the incumbent ran unopposed.
This year, however, is shaping up to be different.
Widespread community frustration with the district's chronically low test scores and perennially low graduation rates seems to be at nearly an all-time high. Nine months into a new superintendent's tenure, many people feel that little of substance has changed in a system plagued by dysfunction.
And increasingly, people in the community are seeing the School Board as a potential or even necessary vehicle for change.
This year, six of the nine board seats are up – enough for a majority to emerge and chart a direction for the district in what many consider to be a pivotal year.
And one of the candidates in the mix, one of the wealthiest and most outspoken people in the region, has attracted an unprecedented amount of attention to the race – and along with it, plenty of speculation as to how he plans to engineer a majority on the board.
Developer and former GOP gubernatorial nominee Carl P. Paladino says he's not planning to run a slate but adds that he will support other candidates he feels are "good people."
One thing is clear: Paladino's platform bears a striking resemblance to the agenda put together by a group of parent leaders in the district.
Nobody seems willing to say directly whether he and the parents group – many of them leaders in the District Parent Coordinating Council – plan to coordinate campaign efforts or strategize together if they're elected.
But some address the question indirectly.
"There will be a lot of unholy alliances," said Bryon J. McIntyre, who plans to run against Mary Ruth Kapsiak, the current board president, for the Central District seat.
Like some other candidates who have the support of a coalition of parent leaders, McIntyre will not say definitively whether he plans to accept money from Paladino. He acknowledges that he's talked with Paladino but won't discuss details.
Among their shared goals: a return to neighborhood schools; reinstatement of the teacher residency requirement; greater parent involvement in decision-making; and a local version of a parent trigger bill, under which a district school could be turned into a charter school if a majority of the parents in the building agree to it.
The District Parent Coordinating Council, led by Samuel L. Radford III, is not allowed to endorse particular candidates, given that it's a committee of the School Board itself. But many of the group's leaders have formed an informal outside group that has been vetting potential candidates.
So far, that group has identified five candidates who seem to share its priorities, according to Radford, including McIntyre, a DPCC vice president.
Others include: in the North District, Wendy Mistretta, a former Buffalo State College administrator who has been an active parent at International School 45 and the DPCC parliamentarian; in the Ferry District, Patricia Elliott, who also has been active in the DPCC as well as an active parent at Waterfront Elementary; in the West District, James Sampson, president and CEO of Gateway-Longview and chairman of the county's control board; and Theresa Harris-Tigg, an assistant English professor at Buffalo State College.
Radford is clear about the strategy: Work to elect five people who share the parents' agenda – enough for a working majority. When he counts the number of candidates who seem to share those goals, he does not count Paladino among them – nor does he count Paladino as an opponent.
Radford, like many of the candidates he says share his agenda, carefully avoids talking directly about how closely, if at all, those candidates will align with Paladino during the campaign or afterward. The focus right now, he says, is collecting enough signatures to get candidates on the ballot. Each one needs to submit 500 valid signatures by the first week in April.
"At this point, we don't want to be drawn into anybody's camp," Radford said. "We're not in Carl Paladino's camp. We're not in the reform camp. We're not in the union camp. Everybody who agrees with the parent agenda, we're going to work with them."
Historically, the Buffalo Teachers Federation has been the heaviest hitter in the city's School Board elections. The union provides financial support as well as phone banks for candidates it backs.
President Philip Rumore said the union has not yet decided which candidates it will support this year, but soon will interview candidates. Three years ago, the BTF backed Ralph R. Hernandez, who is running for re-election this year in the West District, and Kapsiak, among others.
Of the six incumbents, only one – Louis J. Petrucci in the Park District, where Paladino lives – has decided not to seek re-election.
Two of the incumbents, Sharon Belton-Cottman in the Ferry District, and Rosalyn L. Taylor in the East District, will be running campaigns for the first time this spring, as both were appointed to their seats on the board to fill mid-term vacancies.
As much as the parent slate feels the district needs a change of direction, the incumbents feel it's essential that they be given more time to continue their work.
"This is going to be a community effort to keep me in place, and to keep Ruth and Roz in place, because we need to keep moving this agenda forward, not taking the time to go retro, or taking the time to stall," Belton-Cottman said. "We need to be about taking care of business in this district, and we feel we need to do that with the three of us in place again."
Jason M. McCarthy, in the North District, has already launched a fundraising effort considered massive in the world of Buffalo School Board races. A recent fundraising event at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site raised $13,000 for his re-election effort, he said.
"That's serious, and we still have a lot of work to do and a lot more people to come out and support us," he said. "I'm feeling very confident."
Three years ago, McCarthy and a few other candidates received heavy support from Education Reform Now, an arm of Democrats for Education Reform. The downstate group pumped tens of thousands of dollars into the race, loading voter mailboxes with slick, full-color postcards that eclipsed even BTF efforts in the race.
Speculation is running high among some candidates that the group will again commit significant resources to the Buffalo School Board elections this year. Whether that will happen is not clear. Joe Williams, the executive director of Democrats for Education Reform, did not respond to messages seeking comment for this story.
What is clear is that McCarthy has the support of Paladino, making McCarthy's challenger very aware of the financial disadvantage she's likely to be grappling with. Mistretta says what's important to her is that many teachers support her – but at some point, she might find herself needing to consider the possibility of seeking BTF backing.
"I guess that's why I cannot completely rule out seeking the backing of some of these groups, because I cannot compete with Paladino's money," Mistretta said. "I can't completely rule that out, out of necessity."
Paladino himself will face at least one opponent: Adrian F. Harris, a teacher aide in the Lancaster School District who lives about a block away from Paladino. As the father of a student at South Park High School, Harris says he will offer voters a clear choice, having experienced firsthand the challenges faced by the Buffalo Public Schools.
"I'm an educator; [Paladino] is a businessman. There's a distinct difference between the two of us," said Harris, who is working solo to collect signatures door-to-door in South Buffalo to get on the ballot. "I'm a consensus-builder. I can get my point across in a way that's not going to offend anybody."
In the Ferry District, a former board member is seeking to rejoin the board. Stephon Wright, the first student member appointed to the board – in a nonvoting capacity – plans to run, this time to be a voting member of the board.
"They need my voice back on that School Board," said Wright, who graduated from Emerson High School last year. "They need the youth."
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MAC Champions, Softball Earns Title w/Win Over EMU
MUNCIE, Ind. - - A fifth inning walk-off grand slam from sophomore shortstop Selena Reyna (Houston, Texas/South Houston) lifted the Ball State softball team to an 8-0 (5 inn.) win over Eastern Michigan Saturday afternoon at the BSU Softball Complex and guaranteed the Cardinals at least a share of the 2014 Mid-American Conference regular season title.
The Cardinals, who improve to 31-17 (11-4 MAC) with the win, can clinch the title outright and the No. 1 seed in next week's MAC Tournament with a win over the Eagles (13-36 / 4-15 MAC) tomorrow afternoon. First pitch for tomorrow's regular season finale is set for 1 pm at the BSU Softball Complex.
Buffalo and Kent State are the only teams with a chance to catch the Cardinals, and they square off tomorrow with identical 10-5 MAC records after the Bulls scored a 9-0 (5 inn.) win over the Golden Flashes this afternoon.
"I am excited about our team clinching at least a share of the MAC regular season title," Ball State head coach Tyra Perry said. "Tomorrow, however, our focus will be on winning it outright and claiming the No. 1 seed in next week's MAC Tournament."
On the team's senior day celebration, it was the ninth career home run off the bat of Reyna which brought the loudest cheers of the game at the BSU Softball Complex. With bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the fifth, Reyna lined a 1-1 pitch over the left-center field wall to send BSU's four seniors out with their third consecutive MAC title.
"I can't say enough about Selena," Perry said. "She has been a trooper all year. She really works hard and wants to do her part to help the team succeed. It was great to see her come up with the big hit to help win the game."
Following the conclusion of Saturday's win over the Eagles, the Cardinals celebrated the storied careers of the team's four seniors; Audrey Bickel (Munster, Ind./Andrean), Jennifer Gilbert (McKinney, Texas/McKinney), Taylor Rager (Fishers, Ind./Hamilton Southeastern) and Lauren Schroeder (Greenfield, Ind./New Palestine).
"You can look at the stat sheets, the record books and know what this senior class means to the program," Perry said about the team's four seniors. "These young ladies have set the bar high for the future, as far as their consistent performance over all four years. They have continually put up high numbers, and have done a lot to help this program win."
After two-and-a-half scoreless innings, it was Ball State seniors who struck first in the bottom of the third inning. Reyna and sophomore center fielder Briana Evans (Tulsa, Okla./Union) opened the inning with back-to-back singles, while a one-out walk to sophomore second baseman Emily Dabkowski (Plainfield, Ind./South Putnam) loaded the bases. Gilbert followed with a two-run single off the out-stretched glove of a sprinting EMU left fielder to bring in the game's first two runs.
After a walk to Rager loaded the bases for a second time in the inning, Bickel sliced a two-run single through the left side to give the Cardinals a 4-0 advantage.
The score remained 4-0 until the bottom of the fifth inning. Rager opened the frame with a double, while Bickel reached base on an error by the EMU third baseman. Sophomore designated player Sammi Cowger (Fenton, Mich./Fenton) then loaded the bases with a single to left field, setting up Reyna's game-ending grand slam two batters later.
Not to be lost on the day was the pitching performance of sophomore Nicole Steinbach (Merrillville, Ind./Andrean), who picked up her third complete game shutout victory of the season. In improving to 14-10 on the year, Steinbach held Eastern Michigan to just four hits, while chalking up four strikeouts. She also retired the Eagles in order in the first and third innings.
For the most up-to-date news on Ball State softball, follow the team on Twitter: @BallStateSB and @TyraPerry13/ Instagram: ballstatesb / Facebook: BallStateSoftball.
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Welcome to the Part 2 of the CavsHQ look at the importance of replacing the frontcourt scoring of Antawn Jamison.
Now is a good time to clarify, however, that having a player like Antawn Jamison does not mean that a team is guaranteed to be a contender - the Cavs are kind of proving that, aren't they?
While Jamison is a competent (if slightly inefficient) scorer, his defensive weaknesses and mediocre rebounding issues are well-documented. You need to have quality frontcourt defense to go along with your frontcourt scoring in order to contend. Players like Tim Duncan, Pau Gasol, Kevin Garnett and Shaquille O'Neal provided both an offensive punch and a defensive wall for their respective Championship teams. The reason those players are Hall-of-Famers is because they dominated both ends of the court.
Having an offense-only frontcourt scorer like Jamison will only take you so far, we know that. But as the Mavericks showed last season, you can be effective with a low-defense frontcourt scorer like Dirk Nowitzki (a special case to be sure, but a poor defender) if you pair him next to an elite big defender like Tyson Chandler. You can balance you frontcourt offensively and defensively with two different players, rather than relying solely upon dominant, MVP-caliber two-way players.
But 12 of the last 13 NBA Champions have shown that you are not going to win without at least one big man who can score 18 points per game. And since that's the point of this series, offensive production is all we are going to worry about.
(Though we are going to keep that 6 rebound requirement around, however, just because it eliminates some players who are all-around defensive liabilities. And even Antawn Jamison can grab 6 rebounds a night.)
And with that ironed out, it is on to the NBA Draft.
The Cream of the Crop
As we noted in Part 1, only 13 NBA players are averaging at least 18 points and 6 rebounds per game this season. That means that the odds are against more than one player from the 2012 NBA Draft reaching those numbers during his career. With that in mind, we will start at the top of the draft with players who are more likely to reach those totals, and work our way down.
1. Anthony Davis - Kentucky - PF/C - 14.3 ppg - 10.0 rpg
Davis is going to be the #1 overall pick if he enters the Draft, and he's also the player most likely to have a 18/6 season in his career. Davis is a long, athletic power forward in the Kevin Garnett mold, he already has the rebounding numbers locked down, and his 4.3 blocks per game adds an elite defensive element. While Davis has not been a superior scorer in college on a strict points-per-game basis, it is important to note that he attempts only 8.5 shots per game for a talented Kentucky team.
14 points on 8 shots is, frankly, an absurd ratio, and if anything it tells you that Kentucky isn't using Davis on the offensive end nearly enough. If he stays healthy, Davis seems like a lock to get to 18/6, and is much more likely to be at 18/10 very early in his NBA career.
2. Thomas Robinson - Kansas - PF - 17.9 ppg - 11.8 rpg
Robinson is one of the few big men in the draft class that has already shown that he can put up (close to) the 18/6 number we are looking for. Kansas runs a lot of their offense through Robinson, who takes 12.8 shots per game - 4 more than Davis- and that helps him record those lofty scoring totals. When you give him the ball, he knows what to do with it, which may make him a better bet for reaching that 18 point average than even Davis.
While you can question his size - Robinson is listed at 6'9" but so is Jared Sullinger - you can't question Robinson's NBA build. I'm not sure that John Hollinger has found a way to incorporate "ripped as hell" into his statistical analysis, but Robinson certainly qualifies as "ripped as hell." The guy makes Tristan Thompson look positively doughy. While big muscles don't necessarily translate into elite NBA production, they do show that Robinson is willing and able to do the hard work it takes to prepare his body to get the most out of his talent.
3. Andre Drummond - Connecticut - C - 10.2 ppg - 7.7 rpg
Drummond is a big, hulking brick of a big man, standing at 6'10" and weighing in at 270 lbs. Despite all that heft, he is agile and athletic, displaying an Amare Stoudemire-like fluidity to his post game. He is still very raw, but finding genuine athletes at this size is just exceedingly rare.
That said, Drummond was far short of dominant in his freshman season, a season that ended with a first round loss in the NCAA tournament to Iowa State in which Drummond managed just 2 points and 3 rebounds while fouling out in 26 minutes. While his youth and his role on the team are reasonable excuses for his good-not-great production, it's a little hard to see where those extra 8 points per game would come from in the pros. Maybe, like Stoudemire or Andrew Bynum, his game will grow into his body and he can be that 18-point scorer in his mid-20s, but the chances of that seem below 50%.
Drummond will likely be a decent NBA player, but at the moment it seems unlikely that he can be the frontcourt scorer the Cavs will eventually need to be a contender.
4. Jared Sullinger - Ohio State - PF - 17.6 ppg - 9.3 rpg
Sullinger is already putting up the reliable scoring and rebounding numbers that could give the Cavaliers what they need up front. Unfortunately, he lacks some of the physical size and athleticism necessary to excel at the NBA level.
Full disclosure - I believe in raw athleticism and talent in the NBA over refinement. Sure, a complete knucklehead will waste tons of God-given talent, but players with limited physical tools will eventually be limited by those tools. With Sullinger playing almost exclusively below the rim at age 20, his ceiling is, poetically, lower than the players above.
That said, the notion that Sullinger could fall as low as 13th - where he is currently positioned in Chad Ford's Mock Draft - is ridiculous to me. Sullinger is an effective low-post scorer on the best team in the toughest conference in the nation. He is a more-talented Paul Millsap, and Millsap is a top-10 power forward in the league. As much as I wish Sullinger was soaring through the air Blake Griffin-style all the time, I am impressed with how he has expanded his perimeter game to keep his taller opponents off-balance. Combine that outside shot with his post game, and I am just as confident that Sullinger could get you 18 points on 15 shots per game as any of the guys on this page.
Late First Round Sleeper?
Andrew Nicholson - St. Bonaventure - PF/C - 18.5 ppg - 8.4 rpg
Look, I'm not going to tell you that I watched a lot of Bonnies basketball this season. But those in the know like him, and this (really quite excellent) video of his game shows some intriguing elements. I know I'd rather roll the dice with Nicholson off the bench next season than see more of Samardo Samuels.
Ford's Mock Draft has Nicholson going 20th to the Sixers, but if the Cavs go with a wing with their first pick and Nicholson's age and lack of upside cause him to slide a bit, it wouldn't be a shock to see the Cavs roll the dice with Nicholson with the Lakers' first round pick. I don't think that Nicholson can be an 18/6 guy at the NBA level, but if the Cavs are stuck looking for one with their second first round pick, he's got the best chance of any player likely to be on the board.
And Why Not?
Quick notes on a couple of high-profile big men who didn't make the cut and why:
Cody Zeller - Indiana
I don't think he comes out this season, and even if he did, I don't think he scores 18 ppg at the NBA level.
Perry Jones III - Baylor
Not a prototypical big, but a guy who could have an Jamison-like game in the NBA under the right circumstances. Still, he's more likely to be a Jared Jefferies-type, and that's not getting you to 18/6.
Tyler Zeller - North Carolina
May be a better compliment to Tristan Thompson than some of the guys on this page, but no way does he get enough shots at the next level to get to 18 ppg.
Meyers Leonard - Illinois
Another long, athletic center who could help make up for Thompsons' lack of stature, but he's never going to be a double-digit scorer, let alone an elite frontcourt scorer.
Elite frontcourt scorers are rare - there are nine players listed on this page and the odds are against any one of them averaging 18 points and 6 rebounds for a full season in their career. These are some of the best players in the country, and none of them are sure-thing scorers in the NBA.
But the point remains that the Cavs must get a scoring big at some point in the next few seasons. If they can't find one in the Draft, they will have to look elsewhere.
That's where we'll go in Part III, as we look at the elite scoring bigs currently in the NBA, and how the Cavs might be able to acquire one. As I wrote in Part I, 10 of the 26 players in the league currently averaging 15 points and 6 rebounds have changed teams at least once during their careers. If the Cavs fail to strike goal in the Draft, then trades and free agency are the next step.
So check in next week for Part III, and enjoy the rest of the NCAA tournament. Davis, Robinson, Sullinger, Jones and the Zeller brothers are still alive, and who knows, you might be watching a future Cavalier.
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Spicy Asian Noodle Salad
200 gm egg noodles (or linguine or udon noodles)
1 Tbsp + 1 tsp oil, split
4 pods of garlic, minced
1 small onion, sliced
1 medium carrot, julienned
2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
chopped cilantro for garnish
salt to taste
For the dressing:
1 Tbsp Sriracha sauce
1 Tbsp creamy peanut butter
1 Tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp rice wine vinegar
1 tsp honey
Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain, toss in about a tbsp of oil. Keep aside.
In a microwave safe bowl, mix the garlic, onion and carrots in about a tsp of oil. Nuke on high for 2-3 minutes. The carrot would still be undercooked and crunchy. Add to the noodles.
Nuke the peanut butter for 10-15 seconds. Whisk together with the remaining ingredients for the dressing.
To serve, pour the noodles into a salad bowl. Toss in the dressing, making sure the noodles are well coated.
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped cilantro.
Note: Add the dressing just before serving. I'd made a huge bowl of this noodle salad. When I had it a few hours later, it was hugely disappointing. The kick of the Sriracha and the crunch of the sesame seeds were gone.
14 comments:
- Sukanya Ramkumar said...
Lovely looking salad. Nice recipe. Looks so good. YUM!
- May 3, 2011 at 6:44:00 PM EDT
- Satrupa said...
Delicious .... I luv your easy microwave cooking :)
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kurinjikathambam, Event: HRH-Healthy Summer, Roundup: HRH-Puffedrcie
- May 4, 2011 at 12:18:00 AM EDT
- Prathibha said...
Lovely colorful salad...looks yumm
- May 4, 2011 at 1:46:00 AM EDT
- Priya said...
Got hooked totally with the dressing,inviting salad..
- May 4, 2011 at 3:42:00 AM EDT
- Vani said...
Sukanya, Kurinji, Pratibha - thanks, girls :)
Satrupa - yeah, nuke whenever you can, is my policy these days :)
Priya - it was the dressing that caught my attention too :)
- May 4, 2011 at 11:22:00 AM EDT
- Sharmila said...
Perfect for these hot days! I can have this anytime of the day ... maybe I'll add some crushed toated peanuts as am not too fond of peanut butter. Love the colour Vani! :-)
- May 4, 2011 at 1:58:00 PM EDT
- Cham said...
Adult version sounds perfect for me! Kids are always fond of noodle :)
- May 4, 2011 at 11:02:00 PM EDT
- Kannada Cuisine said...
I love this Salad..but I just substitute crushed peanuts for peanut butter :)
- May 5, 2011 at 5:04:00 PM EDT
- Prathibha said...
Vani...haha...u got it correct..but lemme wait n see who all will guess..so not publishing d comment as of now,will do it after the few guesses....keep that as a secret hah??
- May 6, 2011 at 1:06:00 AM EDT
- Vani said...
Thanks for the comments, all!
- May 16, 2011 at 12:49:00 AM EDT
- aipi said...
Looks fantastic ~ I could devour it all in no time :))
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- May 16, 2011 at 3:22:00 PM EDT
- filipino girl said...
Thank you for the recipe. I love asian noodles. In fact I am a regular customer of Asian Noodle house. I love the Tokyo Ramen!
- July 19, 2012 at 6:36:00 PM EDT
- joy said...
Eating is really one of my hobby i mean part of my life and cooking is my passion. I also love going to a place and at the same time taste their delicious and most wanted food.I want to taste something that is new to my palate. Thanks for sharing your article with us.
- April 21, 2015 at 1:27:00 AM EDT


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BURNHAM - Christopher S. Bishop, 39, of 225 Ninth Ave., Burnham, died at 5:12 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012, in the Lewistown Hospital emergency room.
Born Dec. 28, 1972, in Lewistown, he was the son of Carol A. Bishop, of Belleville.
He is survived by: his daughter, Sierra Bishop, of Garner, N.C., his former wife, Maddy Bishop, of Garner, N.C.; and his stepson, Christopher Walters, of Port Royal.
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Christopher S. Bishop
Chris was a 1991 graduate of Lewistown High School and was employed as an elevator mechanic at Shindler Elevator Company, in Morristown, N.J., from 2005 to present.
He attended the Bible Baptist Church, in Burnham.
Chris loved to make people laugh, to give joy and he had a loving and caring heart.
In March, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in its fourth stage. He endured tremendous suffering including broken bones, a port with morphine pump, tubes protruding out both kidneys and drainage bags on each leg with each organ eventually affected by the cancer.
He never complained; instead he would thank everyone who tried to help him and would joke and try to make people laugh. His smile touched all who knew him.
Chris leaves a legacy of great love - the love he showed others and the love his many friends expressed to him.
Chris told his Mom days before his death that he wouldn't be here, but the love remained.
Chris's desire was to be with Jesus, hoping that those who love him will be there with him someday.
His funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, at the Heller-Hoenstine Burnham Funeral Home, 108 First Ave., with the Rev. John Walters officiating.
Interment will be in Birch Hill Cemetery, Burnham.
His family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions in Chris's memory can be made to Home Nursing Agency Hospice, 33 E Hale St, Lewistown, PA 17044 or CRI Community Resources for Independence, Inc., 201 Chestnut Ave, P.O. Box 352, Altoona, PA 16603.