AUTHOR: Charles Boda
NRA-Backed Measure Proposes to Hold Gun Banning Florida Businesses Liable
Senate Judiciary Chairman Greg Stuebe, a conservative Republican out of Sarasota, has proposed a measure in the Florida Legislature that could have a profound impact on the rights of business owners, as well as concealed carry permit holders. The proposal, SB610, is intended to hold businesses that ban guns responsible in the event that a … NRA-Backed Measure Proposes to Hold Gun Banning Florida Businesses Liable
Petitioners Want Trump’s Voice Away From Disney
Disney’s Magic Kingdom attraction, The Hall of Presidents, has a decade-spanning tradition of having their animatronic version of the sitting President deliver a speech, with the actual President providing their own voice. The coming addition of newly elected President Donald Trump has sparked a petition on change.org to forgo that tradition, and omit any dialogue … Petitioners Want Trump’s Voice Away From Disney
Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe Undergoing Renovations
Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café, the quick-service restaurant in the Magic Kingdom, is currently undergoing remodeling and expansion. Expected completion of the refurbishments is this summer, with the project taking place in phases. The work will include a remodel and expansion of the restrooms as well as expanding exterior covered seating areas. While the restrooms will be temporarily … Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe Undergoing Renovations
Emeril Deal Raises Important Question About Florida Tourism Agency
Fresh off the heels of inquiry into a secretive deal with the rapper Pitbull, VISIT FLORIDA is once again under scrutiny from local government officials and taxpayers alike. As the state’s tourism agency, VISIT FLORIDA paid $9.1 million in taxpayer money to Brand USA federal partnership, as well as $11.6 million for Emeril Lagasse’s program Emeril’s Florida, agreements … Emeril Deal Raises Important Question About Florida Tourism Agency
Planet Hollywood Observatory slated for inspection
An end to the delays that have plagued Planet Hollywood Observatory could be in store. Orlando Business Journal has reported that an early morning inspection for Friday, January 27th will be occurring. OBJ spoke with Robert Earl, founder and chairman of Planet Hollywood International Inc., on Thursday the 26th. During a phone interview, Earl stated, “It’s … Planet Hollywood Observatory slated for inspection
Marvel and Square Enix team up for Avengers video game project
A series of Marvel games is currently in development, thanks to a partnership between Marvel Entertainment and Square Enix. A teaser video has been released for their first title, currently being called The Avengers project. While the trailer is lacking in specifics, such as gameplay or even plot, it does shed light at who will … Marvel and Square Enix team up for Avengers video game project
SeaWorld’s Stylish Solution to Penguin Problem
Few people can say that their fashion choices have had a profound impact on their health, and even fewer penguins; but such was the case with Wonder Twin, a 26-year-old female Adelie penguin. Due to a still unknown condition, (which may also occur in a penguin’s natural habitat) Wonder Twin was having serious molting issues. Molting, … SeaWorld’s Stylish Solution to Penguin Problem
Disney and Universal make a showing in TripAdvisor awards
With a steady influx of tourism, it is no surprise that Florida hotels and resorts had a prominent showing in TripAdvisor’s 2017 Travelers’ Choice Awards. In case you are wondering how “The Parks” fared, the Orlando Sentinel released which Florida establishments made the list, and there is a Disney presence as well as Universal. Both … Disney and Universal make a showing in TripAdvisor awards
A Nerd’s First Impressions of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Editors Note: This article contains spoilers! I am not the biggest Star Wars fan on the planet. That honor probably belongs to a sixty-five year-old Norwegian woman who spent the last thirteen years getting plastic surgery to look exactly like Wedge Antilles in time for her grandson’s Hoth-themed bar mitzvah. I can only guess. … A Nerd’s First Impressions of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
