The Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair, which was to run Nov. 5 through Nov. 15, usually attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors, is now canceled. The fair usually helps small businesses in various arts and craft displays, livestock shows, rides, and other live concert events. "The safety of the Jacksonville Fair’s visitors, participants and community is...
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Just officially announced, two haunted houses will be offered this year at Universal Studios Florida as part of modified Halloween offerings at the resort. Months after Universal Orlando announced the cancellation of Halloween Horror Nights, the theme park said on its website Monday that it will allow a limited number of people into two of its haunted houses for two days only. ...
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Resort added 41 rooms and suites and refurbishes golf course as part of a $26 million+ project. Ponte Vedra Inn & Club (PVIC) rolled out new rooms, suites, and other upgrades while dealing with the pandemic's challenges. PVIC Resort added 41 rooms and suites and refurbishes golf course as part of a $26 million+ project....
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Jacksonville, Florida media news: The deadline for Shad Khan's Iguana Development to negotiating a deal with the city for land across from TIAA Bank Field appears to have expired, leaving the project in limbo once again. The mayor's office withdrew the bill on Tuesday, with Chief of Staff Brian Hughes saying "the bill is no...
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Universal Orlando has canceled Halloween Horror Nights for this year. The popular after-hours scare-fest, held for nearly three decades at Universal Studios theme park, is the latest event to be scrubbed by the coronavirus pandemic. In a letter to employees, Universal Orlando Resort president Bill Davis thanked them for their work that had already been...
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A new mandate at Disney World demands even more intrusive mask obedience, threatening visitors to leave the park if they walk around eating or drinking without a mask on. Disney World has closed a mask loophole, banning park visitors from eating and drinking while they walk as a means to force attendees to wear masks. “Face...
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As reported in a memo to Cast Members, Disney has officially announced the closure of two attractions and a night-time light spectacular. Disney didn’t offer a reason for the decision yet; the most surprising of the closures is the permanent closure of Rivers of Light, the night-time spectacular at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Along with this...
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DISNEY WORLD IS NOW OPEN! Everyone has to wear a mask and maintain social distancing. No hopping between parks is allowed, for the time being, and visitors will need reservations to enter. Despite a huge surge of Floridians testing positive for the new coronavirus in recent weeks, two of Disney World's four parks are reopening Saturday. When they do,...
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Beaches at Vilano Restaurant is a little slice of the Caribbean just over the Vilano Bridge. This laid-back bar and restaurant offer quick bar appetizers and delicious dinner items with the Caribbean inspired flavors and sides. Add in their tropical rum drinks and a sunset over the Tolomoto River, and it feels as if a part of...
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