Remembering Pat Williams, Former Orlando Magic Executive
This local sports legend just retired, and he’s taking us on a walk down memory lane in his career and his family life.
Nick Moore
3 Orlando Golf Courses to Consider Playing
Despite all of the chaos and craziness of the past year, the golf industry has continued seeing an upward trend in participation. According to the National Golf Foundation, the number of rounds played in 2020 were up more than 13%. Those are remarkably encouraging numbers considering the widespread shutdowns last spring that led to temporary … Read more
Spotlight On: Chris Jaskiewicz from ICON Park
Despite all of the challenges facing the tourism industry in during the COVID-19 pandemic, Chris Jaskiewicz, president and CEO of ICON Park on International Drive, has kept entertainment at the forefront of his two years on the job. He has drawn inspiration for ICON Park, which he rebranded shortly after accepting the position, from some … Read more
Rays, Dodgers to settle score in World Series
Coast with the Most When the World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Dodgers gets underway Tuesday night, it will be the third major American sport to host a championship series in the past month. The World Series will serve as a bit of “rubber-match”, as the Tampa Bay Lightning won the … Read more
Run for the Roses: 146th Kentucky Derby Preview
It’s time to get out those fancy hats and pour a Mint Julep as the running of the the 146th Kentucky Derby will take place this Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Post time Saturday is 7:01 PM ET. The Kentucky Derby, typically the first leg of the annual Triple Crown races, … Read more
Orlando Magic Stun Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of Opening Round Series
Final: MAGIC 122, BUCKS 110 The Orlando Magic stunned the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of their opening round best-of-seven series on Tuesday afternoon. They take a 1-0 series lead for the second consecutive year. Center of Attention Orlando Magic center, Nikola Vucevic, dominated his way to a playoff career-high 35 points and added 14 … Read more
Virtual Reality: How You Can Attend the Magic-Bucks Playoff Series
The Orlando Magic begin their 2020 playoff series against the title-favorite Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday at 1:30PM ET. Though each game in the series will take place in Orlando without fans in attendance, Magic fans, will have the opportunity to appear as a virtual fan inside the arena at Disney’s Wide World of Sports complex! … Read more
Miami Marlins Outbreak of COVID-19 Leads To Season Postponement
The Miami Marlins season was postponed until Monday, August 3rd following 17 positive COVID-19 tests among players and coaches. As the first team in any sport to report an outbreak, the Marlins will become the test case on how leagues and teams will respond going forward. How the Marlins got here The Marlins wrapped up … Read more
Major League Baseball Returns Amid Uncertainty
Play Ball! Major League Baseball is the latest sport to return amongst the COVID-19 pandemic. And, as is the case with all sports that have returned or will return in 2020, the product looks drastically different than it ever has before. All 30 Major League Baseball teams began a 60-game truncated regular season on 7/23 … Read more
The NBA Arrives in Orlando
Starting this month, the NBA’s season will resume at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex. Here’s what you can expect. This month, the NBA’s 2019-20 season resumes and concludes at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex, with games beginning on July 30. If necessary, Game 7 of the NBA Finals will occur no later than … Read more
Custom Club Fitting: Find the perfect golf clubs for your swing
A key component to a successful summer on the links is making sure you have the proper equipment to get the most enjoyment out of your game.
Wine + Dine at Sixty Vines
Winter Park’s newest restaurant concept features the largest collection of wine on tap paired with a made-from-scratch menu. Every great meal deserves an equally exquisite glass of wine. That is the concept behind one of Winter Park’s newest restaurants, Sixty Vines. Located at 110 Orlando Avenue (formerly Kona Grill), Sixty Vines is inspired by California … Read more
Orlando, Disney to host remainder of the NBA season
What NBA franchise has hosted three NBA Finals, only appeared in two, and never won one? Hint. Soon, there will only be one answer. Your Orlando Magic. The NBA announced Thursday that the 2019-2020 NBA season will resume, and conclude, at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex beginning July 31st. If necessary, Game 7 of … Read more
Heroes Live Forever in Our Hearts
As details of the unexpected and tragic deaths of Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others aboard a downed helicopter in southern California were unfolding, I was speechless. Shaken. Saddened. Shocked. Stunned. Kobe Bryant was one my childhood heroes. And heroes aren’t supposed to just suddenly perish. I knew eventually I needed to … Read more
2020 Pro Bowl Event Comes to Orlando This Week
Beginning Wednesday, ESPN Wide World of Sports will host more than 20 events in the four days leading up to Sunday’s NFL Pro Bowl at Camping World Stadium. These family-friendly activities allow fans of all ages to enjoy unprecedented access to some of the game’s biggest stars! Grab your gear and plan on attending some … Read more
Pat Williams reveals intentions to bring Major League Baseball to Orlando
Major League dreams Pat Williams, one of Orlando’s finest visionaries, officially revealed his intentions to bring a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise to Orlando on Wednesday. It was a scene like the one when Williams announced Orlando’s intention of bringing a National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise to Orlando in the 1980’s. By 1989, Orlando was … Read more