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Fan spirit is grave matter at funeral directors expo
Sentinel Staff WriterFor die-hard Tampa Bay Rays fan Dale Gunter, there could hardly be a better way to spend eternity than in a comfy, custom-designed coffin with the Rays logo and colors. "That's my team," said Gunter, who was at the National Funeral Directors...Tags: University of Florida, Barbara Eden, Ohio State Buckeyes, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, New York Yankees
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Orange County Convention Center revenues, costs rise
Sara K. Clarke and Scott Powers, Sentinel Staff WritersDespite the stumbling economy, revenue is way up at the Orange County Convention Center. The mammoth facility generated $56.6 million through August, just one month short of its full fiscal year. That's up 17.4 percent from a year ago, according to the...Tags: Vehicles, Pixar, TAM SA, Orlando International Airport, Walt Disney World Resort
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Produce and floral companies to meet in Orlando later this month
Sentinel Staff WriterSoutheast-based produce and floral companies are coming to Orlando this month to meet colleagues from throughout the country. The Produce Marketing Association's 2008 gathering is Oct. 24-27 at the Orange County Convention Center. Fresh Summit...Tags: Diseases, Illnesses, Jack Welch, Harley-Davidson Incorporated, Food Safety
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Aviation show faces economic head winds
Sentinel Staff WriterOne of the aviation industry's top trade shows is aloft in Orlando this week, though it is being buffeted by the increasingly turbulent U.S. economy. Organizers of the National Business Aviation Association's annual convention say the show has drawn just...Tags: California, Virginia, Hurricane Damage, Los Angeles, Air Transportation Industry
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Cleaning up north I-Drive's congestion and crime
Sentinel Staff WriterPlans are taking shape to help north International Drive shed its image as the ugly stepchild of Orlando's well-known tourist strip. Long overshadowed by the luxury hotels, attractions and time-share resorts along I-Drive's southern half, near the Orange...Tags: Police, Road Transportation, Stock Broking, International Drive, Sexual Assault
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No economic fall-out expected for convention center developments
OrlandoSentinel.comThe credit crunch and other economic troubles shouldn???t have an effect on developments that are being contemplated for the area surrounding the Orange County Convention Center, according to the center???s executive director, Tom Ackert. Ackert said... -
Ticked off! @ fussing over affectionate Family Feud host
*To the idiot who complained about John O'Hurley putting his arm around the contestants on Family Feud: You must be very young that you don't remember the original host of this show, Richard Dawson, who kissed every woman on the lips. The handsome and...Tags: Animals, Michigan, Unemployment
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Dr. Phil is coming to tell you how to live smarter
Sentinel Television CriticDr. Phil McGraw is coming to Orlando next week to speak and offer advice on living smarter. But he hopes the main beneficiary of his visit will be Ronald McDonald Houses of Orlando. "I was very passionate about this appearance for the Ronald McDonald...Tags: Ronald McDonald, Fannie Mae, International Drive, Phil McGraw, Freddie Mac
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Spooktacular times at SeaWorld
Sentinel Staff WritersSeaWorld Orlando opens its annual, daytime Halloween Spooktacular festivities this weekend, offering friendly fantasy sea characters and activities such as trick-or-treating for younger children. Halloween Spooktacular takes place weekends starting...Tags: National Government, Halloween, Orlando International Airport, Universal CityWalk, Hotels and Accommodations
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Landscape show at Orange County Convention Center is in full bloom
Sentinel Staff WriterThousands of colorful flowers and green plants from throughout Florida are packed into the Orange County Convention Center this week in a trade show that features the state's original -- and largest -- "green" industry. The more than 600 booths and...Tags: Florida, Sales, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Orange County (Florida), California
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Convention Center creates guest and community relations division
OrlandoSentinel.comThe Orange County Convention Center announced Friday that it has created a new division focused on guest services and community relations. The Guest and Community Relations Division will aim to support the facility???s reputation as a ???Center of... -
Dogs to walk the runway at Orlando Home Show
The region's largest consumer trade show about homes opens today in the Orange County Convention Center on International Drive, and while some people think home sales have gone to the dogs, this year the dogs are coming to the home show. A Doggie...Tags: Cubic Corporation, International Drive, Wars and Interventions, Bankruptcy, Winter Park
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