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Nik and Lijana Wallenda Trained in Sarasota for ABC’s Highwire Live in Times Square
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- June 23, 2019
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Nik and Lijana Wallenda trained in Sarasota for their June 23, 2019, high-wire walk over New York City’s Time’s Square. They will walk 1,250 feet, starting at opposite ends, 25 stories high, on a wire 3/4” in diameter.
Continue ReadingWill the Great American Eclipse Be the Biggest Travel Day in U.S. History?
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- August 16, 2017
Where will you be on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017? It’s the day of the Great American Eclipse and it may be the biggest travel day in United States history. The 60 to 70-mile path of totality will sweep down from Oregon to South Carolina, meaning most people wanting to be in complete darkness for the two minutes when the moon moves between the sun and Earth will need to travel to view it.
Continue ReadingHow I Found and Gave My Parents the Perfect 50th Anniversary Gift
Finding the perfect 50th anniversary gift for my parents was difficult, but once I found it, it was so easy to execute and Casey Kasem would agree it was a hit. The gift encapsulated my gratitude and appreciation for all they’ve done for my siblings and me and to this day, they continue to give. Before I share what this chart-topping gift is, let me briefly give you a glimpse into my childhood.
Continue ReadingI Met a Rocket Man at Heroes and Legends at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
“One of my heroes was John Glenn. My mother let me play hooky from school to watch his mission. And the drama and the class with which he performed that mission was really neat,“ rocket man Jerry L. Ross told me when I asked the hero who his hero was.
Continue ReadingMad Mo is Paving the Way for Girls in Pro Monster Trucks
Morgan Matheny is like most teenagers. The 14-year-old attends public school in Central Florida, plays basketball, and aspires to pursue a medical career. When not in school, chances are she’s buckled into Demolition Diva as her alter ego Mad Mo, paving the way for girls in pro monster trucks.
Continue ReadingPet-Friendly Glamping Rentals Website Launches
Dog packs around the world are yapping in glee over the news a pet-friendly glamping rentals website launched. Called Glamping Hub for Pets, the new site, which is part of Glamping Hub, is a community of pet owners offering a resource for booking pet-friendly outdoor lodging, trip planning and pet travel tips.
Continue ReadingLandmark Florida Resort Offers Legends of Boca Experience with Jimmy Connors
All legends have an intriguing story behind them and this one began with a phone call to the Director of Tennis at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, a Waldorf Astoria Resort. He was asked if the resort was interested in working with Jimmy Connors.
Continue ReadingAn Astronaut Encounter at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Looking for an out-of-this-world experience? Get up close to an astronaut at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
Continue ReadingGaze into the Dark Sky During a Star Party in Death Valley National Park
Have you ever attended a star party? When I worked at the Furnace Creek Resort in Death Valley National Park, one of the things we did for guests was place telescopes on the roof of the Furnace Creek Inn and offered evening stargazing. Why? The sky in Death Valley is very dark and is not washed out from light pollution found in urban areas.
Continue ReadingSeeing The King of the High Wire in Sarasota Before He Takes on Chicago
Have you heard? Nik Wallenda, The King of the High Wire, will walk atop a wire across the Chicago River in what’s being called Skyscraper Live (#SkyscraperLive) on Nov. 2, 2014. And guess what? He’s been training in his hometown of Sarasota so of course I had to see him train.
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