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This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Greater Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Food, Nature, Etc, and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone. There is also a complementary list of On-Going events in the area as well & you can find those by Clicking Here! These are events that either occur on a regular basis or are special events for an extended period of time such as Art Exhibitions & the Theater.
ART & LITERATURE
ARTSFEST
What: diverse arts & cultural offerings presented by United Arts of Central Florida
When: thru Feb 14
Where: various locations throughout Orlando & Orange, Seminole, Lake & Ocseola counties
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-363-5816
THE INTERNATIONALS
What: Pieces from established artists including Robin Van Arsdol, Johan Eyfells and more representing a variety of countries, and featuring work from the late Keith Haring
When: Feb 11 - 12 - 11am - 4pm
Where: The Gallery at Avalon Island
39 S. Magnolia Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-803-6670
NUDE NITE
What: art, music, wine, food and performances, with fine art, sculpture, photography and film celebrating the human form
When: Feb 11 - 13 - 6pm
Where: Ivanhoe Row Warehouse District
503 Brookhaven Dr
Orlando
Cost: $20
Contact: www.NudeNiteOrlando.com
FRESH
What: interactive and edible environment exhibit featuring performances from DRIP
When: Feb 11 & 12 - 8pm
13th - 6:30 & 9pm
14th - 6 & 8:30pm
Where: Cameo Theatre
1013 E. Colonial Dr
Orlando
Cost: $55 - 107.50
Contact: 517-449-3765
ART IN BLOOM
What: The District VII Judges Council and the Polasek host this annual indoor flower show, using floral designs to enhance the museum's collection
When: Feb 12 - 13 - 10am - 4pm
14th - 1 - 4pm
Where: Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens
633 Osceola Ave
Winter Park
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-647-6294
SONNET-A-THON
What: Orlando Shakes presents a reading of all 154 of Shakespeare's sonnets performed by local notables like Rich Crotty, Senator Bill Nelson, Orlando Weekly staffer Lindy Shepherd and more
When: Feb 12 - 11am - 3pm
Where: Plaza Courtyard
Orange Ave between Pine Ave & Church St
Orlando
Cost: Free
TARGET FAMILY DAY
What: eco-friendly family activities and story telling
When: Feb 13 - 10am - noon
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-896-4231
ART FEST 2010
What: several Central Florida artists & examples of free programs available to the public
When: Feb 13 - 14 - 10am - 4pm
Where: University Club & Art Gallery
841 N. Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-6149
STRAW INTO GOLD
What: Alabama folk artist Butch Anthony premieres his "intertwangled" sculptures of found objects
When: Tues - Sat - 10am - 6pm through Feb 14
Sun - noon - 5pm
Where: Jeanine Taylor Folk Art
211 E. First St.
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-323-2774
MUSIC
CORAZON ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL
What: local arts performances
When: Feb 12 - 13
Where: Kerouac House
1418 Clouser Ave
Orlando
&
Rock Bottom Farms Community Center
624 W. Central Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: www.CorazonArtAndMusic.com
LIVE MUSIC
What: with the Beautiful Music Jazz Trio
When: Feb 12 - 5 - 8pm
Where: Morse Museum of American Art
445 N. Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-645-5311
ORLANDO FOLK FESTIVAL
What: with live music, art, vendors, demonstrations, children activities
When: Feb 13 - 14 - 10am - 5pm
Where: Mennello Museum of American Art
900 E. Princeton St
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-4278
CELEBRATE! 20 YEARS WITH THE ORLANDO GAY CHORUS
What: a trip down memory lane with a selection of songs from past shows and a sneak peek at their spring concert
When: Feb 13 - 1 - 2pm
Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center
812 E. Rollins St
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-447-1700
ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC: STRING ROMANCE
When: Feb 14 - 4pm
Where: Avalon Park Amphitheater
3873 E. Avalon Park Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-658-6565
BLUE VALENTINE
What: Musical and poetic tribute to Tom Waits
When: Feb 14 - 8pm
Where: Timucua White House
2000 S. Summerlin Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-595-2713
ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC: STRING ROMANCE
When: Feb 15 - 7pm
Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center
812 E. Rollins St
Orlando
Cost: $28 - 39
Contact: 407-770-0071
THEATER & MOVIES
VALENCIA ARTS SAMPLER
What: an open rehearsal of the upcoming production of Marat/Sade and a music faculty recital
When: Feb 11 - 6:30 - 9pm
Where: Valencia Community College East
701 N Econlockhatchee Trl
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-299-5000
OLA FEST
What: Music, films and events celebrating Latin-American heritage and including the OLA 21 Sustainability Program
When: Feb 12 - 14 - various times
Where: various locations
Cost: $5 film screenings; lectures & other events - Free
Contact: 407-428-0858
ALMOST, MAINE
What: Orlando Theatre Project presents John Cariani's dreamy comedy about winter love
When: Feb 12 - 13 - 8pm
14th - 2pm
Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center
812 E. Rollins St
Orlando
Cost: $20
Contact: 407-447-1700
VALENCIA FILM CELEBRATION
What: short films & world premiere of Just Another Day
When: Feb 12 - 13 - 7pm
Where: Valencia Community College East
701 N Econlockhatchee Trl
Orlando
Cost: Friday - $5; Sat - $10 with proceeds to benefit Yele Haiti
Contact: 407-582-2900
8TH ANNUAL EVENING ON BROADWAY - PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
What: benefitting the Hemophilia Foundation of Greater Florida
When: Feb 13
Where: Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre
401 W. Livingston St
Orlando
Cost: $125 - for orchestra seating, reception & charity sale/silent
auction
Contact: 407-629-0000
CHILDREN
FURRY TAILS WITH A TWIST
What: Two actors bumble through some famous fairy tales in Florida Children's Repertory Theatre's presention
When: Feb 10 - 13 - 10:30am
14th - 10:30am & 2:30pm
Where: Maitland Art Center
231 Packwood Ave
Maitland
Cost: $12
Contact: 407-539-2181
HEALTH
HEALTH & SAFETY FAIR
What: blood pressure checks, info from local health & safety pros, Bloodmobile
When: Feb 13 - 9am - 1:30pm
Where: Central Park
100 N Country Club Rd
Lake Mary
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-585-1428
7TH ANNUAL CPR FOR FRIENDS & FAMILY DAY
What: presented by CPR Assoc in recognition of Heart Month
When: Feb 13 - 2 - 5pm
Where: Florida Hospital AHA Training Center
201 Park Place - Ste. 321
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free - registration deadline 2/11
Contact: 407-829-3344
WOMEN'S HEALTH & WELL BEING WORKSHOP
What: discussion on making the right choices for optimum health including weight management and nutritional food values
When: Feb 17 - noon
Where: Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando
2100 Lee Rd
Winter Park
Cost: $7 including lunch - registration deadline 2/12
Contact: 407-644-7593 x 227
NATURE/LANDSCAPING
SAVING FLORIDA'S WATER
What: with Ann Moore, retired board member of the St. John's Water Management District
When: Feb 10 - 10am
Where: Winter Park Garden Club
1300 S. Denning Dr
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-5770
FLORIDA FRIENDLY LANDSCAPE DESIGN
What: learn how to redesign existing landscape to be more FL friendly - bring a copy of your survey
When: Feb 13 - 9 - 11am
Where: Cooperative Extension Auditorium
250 W. Country Home Rd
Sanford
Cost: Free - registration deadline 2/11
Contact: 407-665-5575
SPRING LAWN TUNE-UP
What: learn how to start repairing the damage to your lawn due to winter pests, insects and weeds
When: Feb 13 - 9am - 1:30pm
Where: Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free - registration required
Contact: 407-254-9200
FOOD & WINE
MEET THE BREWMASTER OF ST. BERNARDUS
What: The brewmaster discusses his libation creations
When: Feb 11 - 5 - 7pm
Where: Redlight Redlight
745 Bennett Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-893-9832
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SEXY REDS & SULTRY BUBBLES
What: Wine and champagne tastings
When: Feb 11 - 6 - 7:30pm
Where: The Wine Barn
1711 33rd St.
Orlando
Cost: $25
Contact: 407-704-8816
LOVE AFFAIR
What: Samplings of international desserts and wines
When: Feb 11 - 7pm
Where: Tastings: A Wine Experience
111 N. Magnolia Ave
Orlando
Cost: $15 - 20
Contact: 407-999-9950
VALENTINE'S TEA
What: A selection of teas and accompanying foods
When: Feb 14 - 3 - 4:30pm
Where: UCF/Rosen School of Hospitality
9907 Universal Blvd
Orlando
Cost: $19.50
Contact: 407-903-8000
FUNDRAISER
PAWS IN THE PARK
What: Annual pet walk around Lake Eola to support the SPCA of Central Florida
When: Feb 13 - 8am
Where: Lake Eola Park
N Rosalind Ave & E Washington St
Orlando
Cost: Donation
Contact: 407-248-1758
28TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE
What: by the Council of 101's to benefit OMA with dealers offering furniture, paintings, jewelry, oriental rugs & porcelain
When: Feb 19 - 20 - 10am - 5pm
21st - noon - 5pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N Mills Ave
Orlando
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-896-4231 x 254
ETC.
OPEN HOUSE
What: campus tour, classrooms, student services, Q & A session about admissions
When: Feb 12 - 10am - 3:30pm
Where: UCF/Rosen School of Hospitality
9907 Universal Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free - with check-in at 10am
Contact: 407-903-8166
POOCHES, PINOTS, PILSNERS & PICTURES
What: Audubon Park Garden District honors pets with an art and wine crawl among the shops featuring dog treats and animal-themed fun
When: Feb 12 - 6pm
Where: Audubon Park Garden District Shops
E Winter Park Rd & Corrine Dr
Orlando
Cost: $10
MARDI GRAS SIDEWALK PARADE
What: Wear a costume and celebrate the freedom before Lent, with music from Caerbannog
When: Feb 13 - 8pm
Where: Little Fish Huge Pond
309 E First St
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-920-1321
PLAN AHEAD
GREG DAWSON
What: discussion, book signing & reception
When: Feb 18 - 1pm
Where: Valencia Community College East
701 N. Econlockhatchee Trl
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-299-5000
INTERVIEW SKILLS WORKSHOP
What: tips on being confident, dressing the part, saying the right words, building your resume & leaving a lasting impression
When: Feb 18 - 6 - 8pm
Where: Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando
2100 Lee Rd
Winter Park
Cost: Free - registration deadline 2/16
Contact: 407-644-7593 x 243
WOOD STORKS: OUR MOST ENDANGERED WADERS
What: presented by the Orange Audubon Society with Jim Rodgers head of the Avian Research subsection of the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
When: Feb 18 - 7pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-637-2525
CENTRAL FLORIDA NIGHTS
What: Learn to identify different constellations, planets and more in Florida's unique night sky
When: Feb 19 - 8:30pm
Where: Seminole State College Planetarium
100 Weldon Blvd
Sanford
Cost: $6
Contact: 407-708-2360
STARTING A COMMUNITY GARDEN
What: the what, when & how as well as opportunities at the Theodore L. Mead Community Gardeners Learning Centre in Winter Park
When: Feb 20 - 9 - 11am
Where: Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free - registration required
Contact: 407-254-9200
PLANT SALE
What: on Friends of Mead Garden Duck Derby Day
When: Feb 20 - 10am - 2pm
Where: Winter Park Garden Club
1300 S. Denning Dr
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-5770
For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
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| Postal Code 32828 | 11/2009 | 12/2009 | 01/2010 |
| Number of Sales | 64 | 63 | 38 |
| Median Sales Price | $196,550 | $193,500 | $198,000 |
| Median Sales Price per Sq Ft | $90 | $82 | $77 |
| Active Listings | 265 | 265 | 279 |
| New Listings | 96 | 72 | 67 |
| Avg. Days on Market | 72 | 69 | 101 |
| Avg. Mortgage Rate | 4.95% | 5.03% | N/A |
EAST ORLANDO HOME BUYERS:
There are still plenty of homes currently listed at or below current market value, and with rates still low and a tax credit available, now is a great time to buy in East Orlando. Email me at WaterfordLakes@yahoo.com and lets go over the figures to find you the most home for the least amount of money!
EAST ORLANDO HOME SELLERS:
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My promise to you is to provide you with personalized service, consistent contact, and to do what it takes to reach our ultimate goal- to get your home sold!
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Winter Park is a charming and endearingly antiquated town located just 15 minutes from downtown Orlando Florida. The city, which is situated in Orange County, is known best for its historical buildings, architecture and cultured past.
An ideal place to call home, Winter Park is only a short drive to Orlando's downtown nightlife and sporting events. However, many people choose to stay within Winter Park and enjoy all that the city has to offer. The town has numerous lavishly-landscaped parks, and holds several popular festivals each year such as the Winter Park Sidewalk Arts Festival, the Bach Festival and Winter Park Concours d'Elegance.
There are also many museums, theaters and historical landmark buildings that are of unique interest to locals and Central Florida residents. Winter Park has always been thought of as one of the cultural and intellectual meccas in the area.
Many young people and college students choose to call Winter Park home as Rollins College and the prestigious music school, Full Sail University, are located within city limits. Older couples are also attracted to the town of 24,000 because of its prominent position between Lake Osceola, Lake Sylvan, and Lake Mizell. Upscale and luxury homes sit along the lake shores, some of them belonging to celebrities, politicians and athletes.
Winter Park is an enchanting place with unique shopping, gorgeous scenery, and a distinctive personality. For a tranquil, but endlessly fascinating place to live, Winter Park should be on the top of the list.
WINTER PARK, FL MLS LISTINGS

To see all of The Winter Park, Florida Foreclosures Homes For Sale you can visit Winter Park Foreclosure Homes For Sale or visit our Bank Owned page and view all of the bank owned lisitngs by city or Community around the Central Florida area.
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This blog is part of a monthly series about the foreclosure market in the Orlando area. My goal is to keep area home owners and buyers educated on how the REO market is recovering or if it is and what deals are out there for both First Time Home Buyers and Investors. Click the link to see Orlando's January Foreclosure Numbers. Florida 57,838 Bank Owned Homes in the State of Florida Orange Co 5,205 Bank Owned Homes in Orange County Seminole Co 927 Bank Owned Homes in Seminole County These numbers are said to be accurate as of 2/7/10 9:01 pm My predictions were right the foreclosure numbers are on the rise and up across the board from January. My prediction is the end of the 1st quarter going into the 2nd quarter numbers will be up over 50% from now.
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