The University of Florida's women's basketball team spent some time away from the hardwood on Tuesday night as it was treated to dinner at Spurrier's Gridiron Grille at Celebration Pointe.
Thanks to a partnership between the Gators Collective, Wally Smojver and Jeff Nudelman, CEO of Stuart Building Products, each eligible player on Kelly Rae Finley's roster was given a Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deal worth $1,000 for the 2022-23 basketball season.
Florida Gators gymnasts edge Auburn Tigers in star-studded SEC tilt
Florida gymnastics head coach Jenny Rowland echoed the words of Michael Scott of the TV show " The Office" following the second-ranked Gators' big win over the No. 5 Auburn Tigers from Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center Friday night.
As fate would have it, the Gators and the Tigers met on Friday the 13th. But Rowland says the No. 13 has always been lucky for her. And evidently, that luck transferred over to her team as the Gators topped the Tigers 197.825 to 197.200, improving Florida to 4-0 (1-0 SEC).
Festival of the Lion King is a long-running stage production hosted by the Harambe Theater in Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Florida . It’s back in a new guise, A Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King, which features a few changes from the original stage production.
Meet the Folks Behind Your Favorite Festivals - Jupiter Magazine
It all began with a gorilla. After leaving a career in chiropractic medicine, Howard Alan opened the retail store Rainbow's End in 1982 in Plantation, featuring the works of artists and crafters on consignment.
Based in Jupiter, the enterprise has since been the force behind 45 annual juried art shows and 40 annual craft shows across South Florida and the nation.
Disney Announces Return of Half Marathons In Anaheim, Orlando
Disney officials announced last week they will be bringing back their half-marathon to its parks in California and Florida next year after a seven-year hiatus.
The "runDisney Race," which is part of the park's "Half Marathon Weekend," will take place in January 2024. The event will feature 5K and 10K races, with registration starting next month.
Thousands of collector cars up for bid at Kissimmee auction
KISSIMMEE, Fla – Mecum Auctions, one of the world's largest collector car auction companies in the world, has consigned more than 4,200 cars for this year's Mecum Kissimmee 2023 event.
According to David Morton, manager of communications and event marketing at Mecum, the company's first auction in Kissimmee, way back in 2004, had a mere 400 cars up for bid and generated $4 million in sales.
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Just off the coast of Florida, below the Georgia state line, you will find Amelia Island. Amelia Island is home to locals, golf enthusiasts and beach lovers.
For those visitors in the know, there is no shortage of things to do in Amelia Island during a weekend getaway, even if you are there in the cooler months of winter.
Fort Myers, Cape Coral things to do: Art fests, MLK Day march, more
Here are five fun things to do this weekend and beyond, including Fort Myers' annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day march and two art festivals in Cape Coral and Bonita Springs. Plus a look ahead at more things to do in the coming weeks.
The acclaimed, 120-year-old orchestra leaves its war-torn country to tour the United States. Part of the annual Community Concert Series. 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16. $25-$55. Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, south Fort Myers. 481-4849 or bbmannpah.com
Art Basel Miami Beach might be all about glamour, but the city offers far more than grown-up pleasures. From museums and animal parks to dining and shopping, Magic City is also a haven for children of all ages.
Located 20 minutes north of South Beach in Sunny Isles, Acqualina Resort & Residences has earned a reputation as Miami's most family-focused seafront stay.
Top 5 things to do in Pensacola this weekend: Jan. 13-15
Mardi Gras officially kicked off on Jan. 6 with Twelfth Night, so you can expect to find something carnival-related every weekend until Fat Tuesday.
This weekend will start with the Bootleg Ball. It's a fundraising event for the University of West Florida's Historic Trust. Attire is 1920s-era gangster.
Best fun things to do this MLK weekend in Sarasota, Bradenton area
Southbound this weekend? Don't miss the locally produced Punta Gorda Seafood & Music Festival in Charlotte County. First, though, details on the biggest events happening here in Sarasota-Manatee.
The annual Sarasota Winter Carnival will bring thrill rides to The Mall at University Town Center's East Grand Entrance (parking lot No. 4) starting today (Jan. 12) and Friday at 5 p.m. and then on Saturday, Sunday and Monday beginning at noon.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Jan. 16, and the national holiday brings a time to remember the legacy of America's famous civil rights leader and give back to the community.
Marching in the 35th annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Commemoration Parade, a student from Goldsboro Elementary Magnet School carries a placard of MLK, in Sanford on Jan. 17, 2022. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Dolphins at Bills: Key things to watch for in wild-card playoff game
The Dolphins (9-8) travel to Buffalo (13-3) for a 1 p.m. Sunday wild-card round playoff game with the Bills at Highmark Stadium.
With Thompson, the seventh-round pick from Kansas State likely to start, the key is keeping the Dolphins in the game until the fourth quarter.
Last Sunday Thompson (60 of 105, 534 yards, one touchdown, three interceptions, 62.2 passer rating this season) did exactly what he needed to do — he didn't make a costly mistake and kept the Dolphins in a competitive game into the fourth quarter and let others deliver the victory, which is ...
Best fun things to do this weekend: Daytona Beach, Ormond, Palm Coast
The New Year is in full swing, and everything is finally returning to normal. Whether your New Year's resolution is to save money or attend more social events, the Daytona Beach area has got you covered on things to do that fit both goals.
Leading our list, we have the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights March in DeLand.
A new COVID variant has made its way to Florida, pushing case numbers higher and leading health experts to say the most transmissible version yet is certain to infect even those who have had the virus.
For the week ending Jan. 5, Florida reported 31,633 new cases, according to state health data, which includes only cases confirmed by PCR tests. Most people use at-home tests. The week prior to Thanksgiving, Florida reported only 12,150 cases.
Florida court to weigh transportation mask mandate
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Nine months after a Florida federal judge blocked a requirement that airplane passengers and other travelers wear masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic, an appeals court next week will take up a Biden administration challenge to the ruling.
A panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hold a hearing Jan. 17 in Miami, as U.S.
Brightline previews Central Florida airport station interiors
Brightline teased would-be passengers with a preview of its new Orlando station on Monday but said it still requires federal certifications before it can open its 170-mile extension from West Palm Beach.
"This world-class train station continues our mission of transforming train travel in America," said Patrick Goddard, the Brightline president. "We have carefully thought through each detail of this station to ensure that it exceeds the expectations of the modern traveler."
Gas prices to drift lower but here's when they'll climb again
Gas prices are heading back down after surging 32 cents a gallon in late December. The downturn won't last forever, though.
The average per-gallon price for regular unleaded in Florida was $3.29, a two-cent drop over the weekend, travel club AAA reported in its weekly Gas Price Update.
Air travel across US thrown into chaos after FAA computer outage – Sun Sentinel
NEW YORK — The world's largest aircraft fleet was grounded for hours by a cascading outage in a government system that delayed or cancelled thousands of flights across the U.S. on Wednesday.
The White House initially said that there was no evidence of a cyberattack behind the outage that ruined travel plans for millions of passengers. President Joe Biden said Wednesday morning that he's directed the Department of Transportation to investigate.
My Hollywood Pride festival is Sunday, Jan. 29 in Hollywood
It's only the second year of the My Hollywood Pride festival, but already the LGBTQ event is making a stand against what organizers feel are legislative attacks on their community in Florida.
"We have added a Banned Book Nook for the opportunity to see and read books that have been banned from Florida schools," Jameer Baptiste , one of the organizers, tells the South Florida Sun Sentinel. "This is our response to all the aggression going on, the anti-LGBTQ movement you see in ...
43 of the strangest town names in America – Sun Sentinel
These town names often have intricate -- sometimes amusing, sometimes unlikely -- origin stories. While some names are funny, others are just plain strange. Of course, "strange" is a matter of opinion.
24/7 Tempo attempted to identify the strangest in each state. Our editors chose the names often because they are just different. Other times, names were chosen because of their odd history or because they're hard to say -- here are 50 town names most Americans will struggle to pronounce.
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Here are the candidates for SBLive’s Florida High School Girls Basketball Coach of the Week of Jan. 2-7 as nominated SBLive’s staff. Read through the nominees and cast your vote at the bottom of the page. Voting will conclude on Sunday at 11:59 p.m.
Joeyns Dearsman, River Ridge: The Royal Knights’ bench boss is leading the top team on the North Suncoast and last week made that evident. Dearsman led River Ridge to an undefeated 3-0 mark, with wins over Weeki Wachee, Gulf and Mitchell.
Mariner girls, Fort Myers boys lead News-Press/Naples Daily News rankings
There's a new No. 1 on the boys side, after Gulf Coast opened the season holding the spot. Scroll down to see who's the new top team in Southwest Florida.
Analysis: No one locally has been able to take down the defending champions in Class 5A, as the Tritons have outscored local competition 39-1.
Matt McMahon and his LSU Tigers have the opportunity to shake back in a big way following back-to-back conference losses to both Kentucky and Texas A&M. Taking on Florida (8-7) at home on Tuesday, the Tigers will certainly have their work cut out for them.
The last time LSU laced up their shoes for a home game in the PMAC, they took down No. 9 Arkansas in a thrilling upset victory. Now the chance to reach .500 in SEC play, the Tigers are in a “take it one game at a time” approach.
Publisher: Sports Illustrated LSU Tigers News, Analysis and More.
High School Sports Report: Soccer and Basketball scores
St. John Neumann 62, Donahue Academy 20: Elise Flannery had a strong showing for the Celtics on Senior Night, notching 20 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Lily Wahlfield had 10 points and 5 assists, and Sophia McCartney had 15 points and 19 rebounds.
Seacrest 2, Village School of Naples 1: Carter Byrom, assisted by Max Pearson, and Alberto Trejo-Molina, assisted by Byrom, both found the back of the net in the Stingrays' win.
Analysis: Teammates gave Damar Hamlin the ultimate tribute - Sports Talk Florida - N
The primary concern for players, coaches, the league and fans around the world became Hamlin's health.
For a couple of days, it was unknown when the NFL would resume playing. The league announced Wednesday that Week 18 was still on schedule, and Hamlin made remarkable progress in his recovery by Thursday. He spoke to teammates for the first time Friday, telling them: "Love you boys."
Graduate Transfer DB Al Walcott Target Commits to Arkansas Over Florida - Sports Illustrated ...
Florida’s plan to rebuild parts of the roster this offseason via the transfer portal has endured some turbulence as top targets take their talents elsewhere.
On Sunday, the Gators missed out on Baylor graduate transfer Al Walcott as the talented defensive back pledged himself to the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Publisher: Sports Illustrated Florida Gators News, Analysis and More
ECS girls, Gateway Charter boys cement top spots on News-Press/Daily News rankings
The rankings account for programs' records and strength of schedule in games played and reflect results prior to Jan. 2 for boys and Jan. 3 for girls. The final RPI rankings will determine basketball district seedings and schedules.
Analysis: The Sentinels' second season under Dwayne Donnell is off to a strong start, winning against every local team they have faced so far. That includes an early victory over Gulf Coast, a team that dominated them a year ago.
South Florida Sports Talk Personality Jeff DeForrest Joins Greenlite Ventures | TALKERS magazine
Greenlite Ventures, Inc. announces that sports talk radio personality Jeff "Defo" DeForrest joins the company as director of podcast operations. In this role, DeForrest will work exclusively for the company as it is set to launch GRNL's Sports and Gaming Network (SGN) in the coming weeks.
Best Florida Sports Betting Sites To Bet On KSI vs Faze Temperrr | Florida Sportsbooks For Boxing
Betting on the KSI vs Faze Temperrr fight couldn’t be easier with the best Florida Sports Betting Sites . If you reside in Florida and want to bet on this huge night of boxing, then read on and sign-up to the various offshore sportsbooks ahead of the boxing from the UK this weekend.
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Park Expansions, New Builds Adding Thousands of Sites - RVBusiness - Breaking RV Industry News
Construction is underway at parks across the U.S. as more campsites are coming online to meet demand. Credit: Tiger’s Trail RV Resort
From 2022 to 2024 more than 11,000 new sites for towable and motorized RVs are expected to be built across the country as the campground industry continues to increase in size and scope with both new and expanding parks.
Further Details Revealed For Direct Rail Link From Orlando International Airport To Universal ...
Maria Triscari, president of the International Drive Chamber of Commerce, which sponsors Orlando's Right Rail said "We've known for years that connectivity between the airport and International Drive area will be essential to our entire region's future,".
This SunRail corridor and convention center station aims to make commuting to work and the airport a lot easier for everyone and should enable business growth in the International Drive area. It is expected to be completed by 2030.
Volusia County Councilman Troy Kent pushes for dog-friendly stretches of beach | Ormond Beach ...
Could Volusia County soon allow dogs on its beaches? The County Council will discuss this idea at its meeting at 4 p.m. on Feb. 21.
Shortly after taking his oath of office on Thursday, Jan. 5, District 4 Volusia County Councilman Troy Kent said he would begin addressing issues on his to-do list that very day.
DeSantis-backed plan to take control of Disney's land announced - REPORT DOOR
A plan was announced Friday to introduce a bill into the Florida Legislature that would replace Walt Disney World’s special self-governing power with a state-run board.
The notice was posted on the website of Osceola County, which houses part of Disney World along with Orange County. Gov.
The project will replace the existing Seminole Casino Brighton, which has been operating three miles to the south of the new development since 1980. The tribe said in a news release it expects to complete the project in late 2024.
The new casino will house 38,000 square feet of gaming floor with 623 slot machines and 18 tables for blackjack and baccarat, as well as several restaurants and eateries.
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