Running for Brews - Orlando

16.5 mi

So, I dropped by because I wanted to see what was sold at a nudist shop…read more And of course most of it is tee shirts. . .Yup. One can find videos, magazines and newsletters aimed to educate the naturally curious people like me, as well as to support and advocate for those who like to go nude at certain venues. Apparently some of the clubs are at designated areas like campgrounds and resorts, and some clubs meet at members' private property. The staff members that I spoke with were all very helpful, nice, and understanding of all my questions. I was given a lot of information to take with me about the organization. One can become a member of the association and receive timely newsletters on the lifestyle. I have never experienced the lifestyle, however it seems that it might be a liberating experience. I feel that being out in nature, with the water and trees in your natural state would be so awesome. . . I'm just not so sure if I want to see everyone's freedom. Maybe we should just all take turns to be free and rotate. . . idk. And I also think of how much self expression one finds in clothing and wonder if people simply rely heavily on hats and accessories without clothes at these venues. . .Seriously this must drive Rachel Zoe and clothes designers insane! And then there are other visuals that I imagine, like . . .cooking for example. . .and gardening / mowing the lawn. . . No.. . Hell no! We need clothes in life. But if there are times in which you feel clothing should be optional, AANR will make sure it happens for you!

I'm a LIFE member of this truly FUN organization, having joined in 1970, when it was known as the…read moreAmerican Sunbathing Association. The first affiliated club I joined was AVATAN, near the Twin Cities (Minnesota). I was then associated with MOUNTAIN AIR RANCH (near Denver), then LIVE OAK RANCH (outside Houston TX) and finally, I was a part of two former nudist resorts in Hawaii; one on Oahu (the island where Honolulu is) and the other was near Kihei, Maui. There is also a landed club near Sandy Valley, Nevada, an unincorporated area close to the California-Nevada border, around 50 miles away from Las Vegas. Cartoonists (and others who have never visited a nudist "place") are quick to joke about (or even deride) them. But those who have seriously visited a nudist park, resort, beach, luxury cruise liner, apartment complex, trailer village or camp (NEVER a "colony") find it to be "just another place to have wholesome fun," for entire families, kids included (they're natural-born nudists at heart). Yes, everyone is indeed naked or nude (there IS a difference in those terms) but to associate naturally naked folks with constant wild sex orgies, "is as wrong, as two left feet." At any well-operated nudist organization, you'll find mostly average, everyday folks whose only difference from conventional, "fabric-adorned society," is the simple fact that they believe you can have just as much (or more) fun, doing things that some people at one time associated only with being clothed. The fact is, you don't NEED clothes to Swim, Fish, Sail, play Volleyball (or Badminton), Basketball, Softball, Tennis, Hiking, Horseback riding, Water skiing, Shuffleboard, Bridge, Poker, Canasta, Dominoes, Checkers, Chess, Mahjong, Horseshoes or even Bowling (where permitted). All you need is just a minimum of two naked or nude people and a desire to fairly compete. (You can still play Solitaire by yourself, of course.) You can also, sans apparel, dine, chat, watch TV, or "debate" politics and religion (if the spirit moves you). Another thing you can do: Make new friends. There are (probably) 30,000 nudists in North America, at maybe 300 clubs (both are my estimates) and I'm sure that those folks would make you feel as welcome as they did for myself and my ladies. So, if you have the opportunity to visit such a place some day, take it. I'm betting that once you have REALLY experienced the lifestyle (and given it a "fair shot"), you might wish to return to it, often. And one final note, which cannot be explained: More WOMEN (than men) seem to take to (and enjoy) it... Their website is here: http://www.aanr.com

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The Dinner Party Project

4.8

(52 reviews)

0.8 mi

Amazing concept! I have done TDPP three times now. It's always a surprise. Every time there's a…read moredifferent chef, different host and different guests. Plus, I love that everything is local. I remember my first time. I went in with reservation and excitement at the same time. I was nervous because it's having dinner with 6 strangers, but the reviews convince me. It's totally worth it. My nerves were eased as the night progressed. You are asked silly and sometimes serious questions to make the night fun. Now, I can't get enough of it. I always get excited when I get selected. There's wine, cocktails and excellent food. If you haven't signed up yet, please do so.

Yelp Challenge 2017 - 14/100…read more I'd heard about Dinner Party clubs in other cities and was excited when I found a local one here in Orlando. The structure is joining 7 strangers for a four course meal prepared by local chefs. I love the idea of eating delicious food with complete strangers with great conversational topics. To sign up you go to www.thedinnerpartyproject.co/ and sign up for the random drawing to receive your email invite. Once you received it you reserve your spot by paying $50-$90 dollars per person. Shortly after you will receive the time and location to confirm your date. Everyone should try it at least once, especially if you are an introvert like myself. One of the main highlights is that TDPP provides a meal and a day of education to a child in Haiti.

Ahi Tuna Tostadas by Chef Val Domingo of NOVA Restaurant served at TDPP's 2 Year Anniversary Party.

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Citrus Club

4.4

(112 reviews)

0.7 mi

Absolutely excellent! The food The service! Staff was…read moreawesome. Only complaint was the parking. Would love validation options

Food quantity: 9/10 Food quality: 8/10…read moreService: 9/10 Ambience: 9/10 Overall rating: 8.5/10 Decent food, good for corporate events, parking can be difficult to find.

Cappuccinos come with rock sugar sticks!

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London House Orlando

4.1

(16 reviews)

9.9 mi

What a fantastic culinary experience. Everything was absolute perfection from start to finish!…read moreWarmly greeted and sat immediately. The ambiance is elegant and sophisticated. The decor is impeccable. I started with the bread service. Delicious and warm with the softest and light butter you can imagine to smear. Next I had grilled oysters. They were small, but mighty in delicious flavor. Next I had the strawberry, watermelon and feta salad. The flavors exploded in my mouth... yummy. Our server, Maria, then brought me a taste of the Caesar salad and it too was outstanding. They prepare it freshly table-side and I love that they had anchovies . They have weekly chef specials and we had the lobster Thermidor. Large, fresh and absolutely decadent. Every bite was packed with flavor. I paired it with the brussel sprouts and again a 10/10... simply wonderful.They have an amazing and extensive wine selection of course. They also have a full bar to prepare whatever delights you. The chef also came out to visit us and I appreciates the dedication to curating a fantastic experience. They offer indoor and outdoor seating with a beautiful view of the fountain. From the service to the food, everything about this dining experience was magnificent and perfect!!! I highly recommend and will definitely return.

Went here for a friends birthday and had a great time! Flavors for the food were about a 7 out of…read more10. Staff was attentive and kind. The ambiance isn't very lively, but if you like a more chill, lounge-like environment then this is for you.

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Country Club of Orlando

(13 reviews)

2.3 mi

What a beautiful country club. I grew up enjoying Isleworth…read morein my backyard and truly have to say this is an extraordinary golf course club. It's classy , unique and beautiful! I was invited for a private event and enjoyed the dinner served by the staff and festivities. The country club of orlando offers a variety of wellness, croquet, junior activities , golf , tennis and dining. Valet on sight was wonderful as it was a typical Florida thunderstorm upon arrival. Having golfers in my family, I look forward to coming back and hitting the green , especially since my cousin is a professional long driver and maybe even becoming a member. If you are local and love a good country club, this one is a winner !

The Golf Course staff there were very upsetting and rude to me. I am a member and this is a place I…read morecome to enjoy and have fun but I am beyond disgusted by the mistreatment I have experienced.

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Women's Club Of Winter Park

4.3

(3 reviews)

3.7 mi

I've passed by this place a million times and never paid it any attention until an event I went to…read morewas here. Decent venue and not a ton of parking lot parking. They have a nice size stage inside and ample room for a reception/ large dinner. Antique furnishing and bathroom was small. However, outside on their front lawn is beautiful. Winter Park location is very central.

The Women's Club of Winter Park was founded by Mrs. Helen Morse who held the first meeting in her…read morehome, the Osceola Lodge on January 15, 1915. Sixteen women were invited to the first meeting. It is one of the oldest not for profit organizations in Winter Park. Morse served as the clubs first President, Lucy Blackman as Vice President, and Mrs. Hiram Power as secretary. The club met in various places, people's homes, schools, the town hall, and the library. Mrs. Powers formed a committee and began the search for land for a permanent building for the club in 1917. Mr. Charles H. Morse's eventually donated five city lots that had been the first tee of the golf club. WWI delayed construction of a building until 1919 when Percival Hutton was hired as the architect. The final cost of the building was $40,000 paid through donations and fund raising projects. The first meeting in the new clubhouse was on January 21, 1921. The Women's Club was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 4, 1995. The purpose of the club today is the same as when it was founded, to engage in charitable and educational efforts for the residents of Winter Park, to provide scholarships for students attending higher institutions of learning, and to preserve the history of both Winter Park and the club for future generations in the city. I was able to visit the Women's Club for a rummage sale. They also make their historic building available for private events like weddings.

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Nerd Nite Orlando

4.8

(8 reviews)

2.2 mi

Still 5 stars, but with a different host (as of a few years ago), changing venue, and lots more!…read more Most of what I said in my previous review about Nerd Nite remains the same, but the hosting is now done with finesse by Ricardo Williams. And bonus- he sometimes dons his full Spider Man get-up! Ricardo has been hosting for a few years and he brings a new energy into the event as well as a focus on highlighting women and POC in an event that often features a ton of white guys. Another change is that the venue rotates. Sometimes it's at The Geek Easy, sometimes Purple Rock Scissors' offices in the Plaza building downtown. Either location, it's always a blast and the feel is casual and encouraging. Three speakers get to present and there's Q&A after each presentation. The folks in the room are from all different sectors in Orlando, but what they share in common is a love for Orlando and it's cool citizens. Finally, you'll see Nerd Nite Orlando recognized all over including, including presentations for an event at Orlando Science Center, and Comicon!! Support folks supporting our awesome city!

Thinking and drinking, what else can I say? Plenty actually…read more Nerd nite Orlando is the local chapter of nerd nite and it occurs the second Thursday of the month, every month. The concept is simple, there's three speakers that get about 20 minutes each to talk about a nerdy topic they're passionate about, even if they're not experts or scholars. Of course, there's drinking happening, and a very laid back and fun atmosphere where usually one can learn something, or at least get a good laugh. This is probably my favorite FREE event in town. Yes, it's free! They take donations, but you just have to show up and listen, but why wouldn't you grab a drink? The event moves around town, so keep an eye on their facebook page or sign up for the newsletter to know where they'll be, or if they have any special happenings for the month.

There are over 80 Nerd Nite meetings around the world.

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Orlando Lady Crafters

(1 review)

1.6 mi

Love child of amazing Yelp Elite: Kelli M. and her love for Craft Beer!…read more Follow the group on FB to keep up to date on the meet ups & events: https://www.facebook.com/OrlandoLadyCrafters I remember the discussion at our first Yelp Elite event at Oblivion and Kelli saying, "do you think ladies would come out to a beer meetup if I organized them?" HELL YES! And oh boy do we! Even the men want to be involved, but please note, most of these events are ladies only so keep an eye on the event listings for full details. These events run from casual Happy Hour outings to Sunrail Craft Beer outings AND outside of Orlando road trips to breweries. These ladies love to run the map physically and all over Craft beer land from Blonde Ales to Imperial Stouts so if you share in their passion or just want to learn more, these are the get togethers for you! This event has opened my eyes to not only trying beers I never would have tried to checking out spots around town that have a fabulous craft beer offering. I discovered The Thirtsy Topher thanks to these ladies and I also learned of some beers (like the Schofferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen) I don't mind enjoying. But, my favorite event to date was definitely the Cider and Cheese pairing at Oblivion Taproom. Krista P. took us on a journey of amazing ciders and paired them perfectly with cheese, crackers and fruit. Each and every one got better and better as we went along and not only enjoyed, but learned a ton! It was a great setup at Oblivion and just a great time. So fun to watch this community grow! Please don't hesitate to stop by and event and get to know this lovely group. We welcome everyone and we will make you feel welcome! I love you Kelli M! Thanks for spreading the local love and making Orlando such a rad place to call home.

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Moose Lodge

3.9 mi

Nina is the best in the entire bartending industry. DJ JoAnn is the super best in Karaoke in this…read morecountry ... every Thursday..at Pine castle moose ..lodge #2345, 5108 S. Orange Ave, Fl 32809 is the zipcode. 407 857 2345. Daily specials 2-4 Popcorn is 2.00 , Hot dogs 2.00, soft pretzels is 2.00, Boiled peanuts 2.00, Cheese burger 3.50, pizza 6.00 2-4 pm Bingo

Poker day at 2345. Trivia all day long. Tonight is steak night. Check out your local Moose Lodgeread more

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Better Off Bowling

10.5 mi

Loved this league. It's now bowling at Three Point, great venue. I joined with my girlfriend cause…read morewe wanted to meet some new people, and we both did! Lots of cool people and everyone hung out after bowling at the bar for drinks and games. Wish the seasons were longer, but that's about my only gripe. We're hoping next season again with some people we met in this winter league!

This league was cool! The people on my team were fun and we got along really well. We were horrible…read moreat bowling and horrible at trivia but it was still a good way to get out do something each week. We usually hung out on the patio area with the other teams after bowling and it was cool seeing the same people each week and getting to know everyone n the league.

Glow stick night at bowling!

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Enzian Theater

As a benefactor, we come pretty regularly. The popcorn is SO good!! We enjoy coming because they…read moreoffer great food and drinks. If you really want to make a night off it you can go the the "Eden Bar". There is lots of original art on the walls by one of my favorite artists, Bill Plimpton. This spot is great to watch movies because you get a nice comfy seat on one of 4 levels (or off set to the side!). The service is pretty good. It can get pretty dark and yet they still get the job done! I can't wait to come back and watch "Cat Fest"!!

I LOVE the Enzian, and have been coming ever since I moved to Florida. My experience today was on…read morepar with the usual service and quality I've come to expect. I'll mention that service is not as attentive as you would expect at a typical restaurant, as you are also watching a movie, so I'm sure it is to keep interruptions minimized. Today, I had a vegetarian wrap with French fries (and of course tasty popcorn!); all were very good. I especially like the fries they serve here, with a battered style coating that keeps the outside crispy, but with a soft interior. The one thing I've noticed is that some of the seats are getting a little worn.

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Lee Vista EPIC XL

3.8

(221 reviews)

6.7 mi

Mommy and daughter date to see Moana. This theatre is…read moreconvenient and always nice and clean. We decided on a evening movie and used the app to get tickets and purchase our popcorn and candy before we arrived. The movie was 10/10! We are going to see it again with her friends !

This is one of my favorite theaters and I live next door to one. But the price is more reasonable…read morehere and the sound quality is great add the cold AC and recliners and I am sold. Snacks are super expensive as they are on every theater but the slushies are great! The Adult blushes are a nice addition. It has a sofisticated feel to it when you go on to the lobby and the ataff seems to always be in a good mood. This theater is consistently my first choice.

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Universal Cinemark at Citywalk

3.7

(75 reviews)

7.6 mi

We decided to take a break from the parks and catch a movie here, and it was a great choice…read more The reclining seats were incredibly comfortable, the theater was clean, and the staff was friendly. It was the perfect way to relax after spending several days walking around Universal. I'd definitely come back the next time we're in Orlando.

This is a fantastic looking theater. Huge, and two stories. The XD theater is phenomenal, with…read morecomfortable seats, a nice screen, and superb audio. And it couldn't be located any better right outside of Universal Studios. I had only interacted with a few of the wraps there, but the staff seemed friendly. The theater appeared to be very clean, with it really modern presentation of everything. My only thing, is that it was colder than the witches... I don't know, personality. I went from hot and humid outside to shivering for about 2 and 1/2 hours, hoping that I don't get sick. My only comfort was my popcorn, but it was cold and rubbery. So I can't say it ever eat the popcorn there ever again. Popcorn is one of those make it or break it variables in life. It's really hard to mess up fresh popped popcorn. Maybe it's just their combination of vendors or something, or just not enough guests to keep it continuously popping. For that, I docked it a star. If I could, a star and a half. Two stars would have felt unreasonable, but it doesn't allow me to do one and a half stars so I'll just have to settle with the minus one.

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Ocala Drive-In

4.2

(68 reviews)

60.9 mi

We've been here as Harvest Host guests in our RV several times now. I make it a point to reserve…read morehere whenever we arrive to/leave from Central Florida because it is so enjoyable. We are always greeted warmly, parked strategically, and had the details explained to us upon arrival. Because our motorhome is 40' we have to park sideways so cannot see the movies out of the windshield as you would in a car, but we put out our lawn chairs and raised dog bed outside the rig and listen on our FM radio. We do tie the pups off to a post in front of us because others with dogs often park or walk nearby and ours are a bit too friendly. When the ticket booth opens, we pay for our tickets and concession voucher. The muffulettas and popcorn are both excellent! We were told we could run our generator before/after the movies but not during...worked out perfectly for us! Although our rig is self contained and didn't use them, bathrooms were nearby and open through the night. The even projected a free Valentines message between films as long as it was received a few days prior. Note: if you don't plan to listen from your car, you do need an FM radio...I don't think they have any of the old-fashioned window hanging speakers.

If it's your first time like us - it's an experience but only good for the one time! When you…read morearrive, there are two lines. The left is for movie 1 and the right is for movie 2. We accidentally lined up incorrectly and got a whole lecture how to read the signs. After paying $6 each and being charged an automatic $10 food voucher, we parked. The ladies working the concession stand are so rude. There's a sign that basically says "don't line up if you don't know what you want." The popcorn had been popped earlier so it wasn't warm and way too salty. The soda was flat, and the mozzarella sticks were again, salty. Apple Pay doesn't work! Movie started at 8pm and it was still daylight outside. The screen was still dark that no one could actually see the movie until an hour later. The instructions were to turn off the lights and engine, but the people around us had their engines on so the exhaust kept flowing through the lot. I wish there was an attendant that enforced the rules. Overall, it's an experience but they need to do better. I guess this is what $22 gets us.

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Joy-Lan Drive-In

4.1

(20 reviews)

51.2 mi

We love coming to the drive in. It is such a great experience. Great prices, good concession food,…read moreand a feel-good community experience. We have been back several times since our first visit in February of this year. We've seen popular and new movies such as Goat, Project Hail Mary, and the Super Mario Galaxy Movie. The screen is updated and clear, as well as the speakers.

We've visited Joy Lan a couple times before this visit and our experiences as a collective have…read morebeen average. You can arrive a half hour before the show starts to pay and get your spot to watch the movie. Tonight we watch Shang Chi and the Ten Rings and our experience specific to tonight... Not the best. In the beginning of the movie there are subtitles which you can't read because on this screen only the top line ever showed. So as long as there's only one line sentences you're good! In addition there aren't any loud speakers or speakers to place on your vehicle like many other drive ins have, so we had a really hard time hearing. I don't know if this movie was shot in dark lighting or if they needed to adjust lighting on the screen, but there seemed to be a glare or it was often hard to see some scenes. There was an idiot with his car lights on which may have posed a problem as well but no one said anything to them. No one walked around to check for things like that like many other theaters do as well. The website indicates if you have difficulty getting your lights to turn off they have covers for your car to use to dim your lights. There's no info about additional speakers though it does say if you have issues you can let them know. Also kind of bummed with the choice of preshow music. We really enjoy attending the theaters that okay the old fashioned tunes and ads! You only get half an hour before hand anyway which also could be extended some. Show up as early as you can within that time frame to get the best pick of parking spots. Also bring big spray or citronella candle or something. Bugs galore! We may try this theater again in the future but will need to probably bring a radio to provide additional speakers.

Facing on the Driving Road

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Running for Brews - Orlando - social_clubs - Updated July 2026

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German American Society of Central Florida

4.4

(31 reviews)

1st time going to Oktoberfest here. They offer 2 such events this month, starting at noon and…read moreending at 9. Went with the cheaper tickets for $10 at the gate. Parking is $15 via the adjacent Evergreen Cemetery. I arrived past 1 p.m. and there was a line of cars waiting to park. Probably took about 20-30 minutes to do so. Tried most of the food offerings and of course imbibed German golden brew. Nothing food wise was a wow, but the potato salad on the bratwurst platter and the Obatzda cheese for the pretzel are quite good. The schnitzel I got was a letdown. No desserts to be found, as far as I could see, for the peasantry (non-VIP). Prices not terrible, I suppose. Ended up raining heavily later on, so that might have cut down on the crowd a bit. Probably should have checked out the lineup of performances beforehand, which is available online. Didn't really catch much of that. It's not a huge area. Wish there were additional shopping options, perhaps more German goods. Nothing in that regard tickled my fancy. Suppose it's not really about that anyway. I was not enticed to stay more than a couple of hours, however. Friendly, good-natured crowd present. Enjoyable enough, but not in a hurry to return.

I love this place and their Oktoberfest is among the best. I eagerly joined the society as I am a…read morelover of all things German, well, most things anyway. I was one of the few younger members. Sadly, young people (and by young I mean anyone under sixty to the age of twenty one) don't want to belong to anything any more. They'd rather pretend their lives are glorious on social media. Meh The social events here are great and very affordable. The food is excellent--prepared by the members who obviously take pride. I always liked coming to the dances and seeing the oldsters get their groove on. They have fun and good on them. Leave it to the young party poopers to twiddle their fingers at home. If you volunteer to work Oktoberfest you get some coupons toward free beer and food but truly, it is fun to volunteer because most people you'll encounter there are fun and know how to act decent in public, even when on the lash! HA! The one thing I did not like (it's been a couple of years since I volunteered)--on two occasions I was assigned to work at the bar and sling beer. On both occasions I showed up, asked what to do and after some confusion I was put in those spots and after working them for a bit, someone showed up (not the same person) who was rather rude to me being there and sent me off like a misbehaved child to somewhere else. Um, I was doing what I was told to do and doing very well at it. When I worked the bar the gentleman in charge told the crabby coordinator that I was doing pretty good for a newbie and was happy to keep me on. I ended up slinging beer an hour or so later and that was fun and very busy, making the evening fly by. I really enjoyed it! Later that hat year they treated all the volunteers to a visit to the Dali museum and dinner at the Hofbrau Haus in St. Pete. We even had cocktails on the bus. It was a great time. The next year I was put on beer slinging and again, myself and another volunteer were chased away. I was sent to check IDs but they already had enough people and told me so. I had my tickets for free goodies and debating saying "to hell with this nonsense" and just bugging off to enjoy the festivities without working but I waited and observed and once one of the beer lines looked out of control I jumped in again and helped keep the line moving. This time no one interfered and the people I worked with told me there were happy for my help. (and now, you can't drink beer all day while you work) So yeah, there are members of this club who think they are elite and can treat volunteers like crap and it left a bad taste in my mouth. I joined after the first incident and stayed on but I suspect others do not return because of this attitude problem. And like any social club or fraternal organization, there are cliques and some are rather obnoxious. I made the mistake of falling in with one of them and then feeling heartbroken when I was bluntly informed that I didn't fit in with them after all (they were offended by a fart joke--insert eye roll) so I found a new place to sit at future events and found a nice crew who told the occasional fart joke or two themselves and had some great times with people who knew how to laugh and have fun. So join! You will enjoy it if you go in prepared. If you are part of the leadership of the German American Society you might want to think about how some of your coordinators treat volunteers. Instead of sneering at someone working at the bar perhaps consider saying "I'm so sorry. We're going to have to put you at a different location because of blah blah blah" or maybe just accept that another coordinator already beat you to assigning someone to the bar so your best buddy Hilda, to whom you promised the gig, will go have to work another station for a few hours.

Moose Lodge

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Ventura Country Club

3.7

(47 reviews)

I golfed here for the first time and thought the course was in pretty good shape. I liked it…read morebecause it was pretty with a decent amount of water. Pricing was reasonable and what I would expect for the area. We didn't have to wait on any groups in front of us so we moved at a regular pace along the course.

Ventura is a hidden gem in the heart of Orlando. Situated in a housing comment Ventura is open to…read morethe public. The staff is incredibly friendly and the course is underrated. The 19th hole is very nice as well. One of my favorite courses when you factor in the price

Winter Park Golf Course

(24 reviews)

Super welcoming staff and patrons it's a short walking course . That's perfect if you want to relax…read moreand golf a quick nine holes. $22 on weekends and $17 during the week.

Such I nice golf corse. Even though it's hot there are quite a few golfers. They are braver than me…read morethat me !

Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival

(26 reviews)

We go every year. And every year it's getting more packed…read moreso make sure you get there very early I got there at 10:30 a.m. and was having a hard time finding a spot for free. I do have parking for 10 and $20 but I did find a spot and a neighborhood. I love this art show so much beautiful stuff that I can't afford. But I like talking to the artist and finding out where they're from. It was a beautiful day in Winter Park saw a few friends and enjoyed looking through all the shops.

This was my first Arts festival in Winter park and I had such a great time, it was so well…read moreorganized. There were so many Artists, almost impossible not to find someone or something that you liked! I purchased two items, a painting and ceramic bowl, I love them both! Lots of food and drinks, love performances, also, kids and pet friendly so the whole family could come and have a great time.

Apopka Folige Festival

(2 reviews)

Love them. Awesome folks. Wab back when Mary was the President, I used to be part of the Team for…read more2 Years. They interviewed and published in the local newspaper. She also moved to South carolina. But I came back. At that time Mayor was 93,, oldest mayor in this country. Talking about 10 years or more or less

Every spring the city of Apopka has the folige festival which has grown in size every year. The…read morefestival features vendors who sell the entire gambit of live music, plants, food, art, jewelry, sauces, furniture, etc, etc, etc. The festival runs for two days only usually the last weekend of April. Parking is always $5 and close by so you don't have to walk far. Pets are not allowed. You can bring your cart to carry all the items but the local boy scouts offer a cart service out to your car but you have to pay. There is also a plant sitting service by the local rose garden club. I highly recommend visiting this event each year. It is not as big as the Winter Park art festival but it is a nice way to spend a spring day.

The Dinner Party Project

4.8

(52 reviews)

Mike's House

4.0

(1 review)

Good place for a game. My wife loves the chaise lounge. Usually has good beers available. Sound…read moresystem needs some work.

Pints N' Paws

4.2

(5 reviews)

Super fun event held in Sanford annually. If you love puppy dogs, live music, food trucks, and beer…read morethis event is for you. Although this event is usually a blast, I wish they would schedule it when it's a little cooler out. It's almost always blazing hot the day of the event and it was again this time around. We would love to bring our dog but we would have to run her back to the house after 30-minutes in that heat. There are plenty of spots for dogs to cool off in ice baths and whatnot but it's still too hot for her regardless. There were 70+ craft brewers, 20+ food trucks, a variety of vendors selling dog treats, clothing, and other misc. dog supplies. There were other vendors on site selling jewelry, cigars, artwork and other items you typically see at events like this. There were several bands playing the day of the event, one at Celery City and the other at West End. There were several one-man-band type artists gigging in the general area and also a DJ across from Celery City. Literally entertainment everywhere. The event starts at 11am and ends at 5pm. VIP is $60 and gets you a glass cup, event tee and access to the VIP area located inside West End where they have air conditioning, some food, and discounted cocktails. General Admission is $30 and gets you a wristband so you can sample everything. Either way you go, it's a good deal for a fun day out. There is a voting area where you can vote for your favorite brewer and brewer that provided the best accommodations for dogs which was fun. It was setup just like a real voting booth, good job on that. All-in-all, it's a great event and I think it's awesome that Sanford keeps this event going. My only recommendation is to get here early enough to beat the heat, and try to find shady areas and fresh water every opportunity you can to keep you pup cool and happy.

Great day an event to support local beer companies and all the proceeds go to help the puppy dog…read moreshelters around our area. VIP wristband is $60 which gets you a t-shirt a glas a air conditioned area with free food. The $30 wristband gets you free tastings all day. I have beer, HTC drinks and other vodka based drinks in a can. They had two stages with bands. Free parking around the city. It started out real hot but then the breeze came and cool things down thank goodness. This was the biggest one I've ever seen It keeps growing every year.

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