The same seasonal magic that brings "snow" flurries to central Florida during Disney holiday events now gives guests the opportunity to experience a horse-drawn "sleigh" ride. ...more

November 27, 2009

Here are a few of the food traditions that symbolize abundance for the coming year. ...more

January 14, 2009

LAKE BUENA VISTA -- Visitors to Downtown Disney can design custom T-shirts with Disney characters and personal messages in an interactive concept developed in partnership by Hanes Brands Inc. and Walt Disney World. Shirts cost $20 to $30 and take 15 to 30 minutes to be produced after the buyer makes design selections on devices similar to large-scale ATMs. ...more

December 16, 2008

The first weekend in November is just around the corner, and for South Shore folks, that means it's time for the 20th annual Ruskin Seafood Festival. ...more

October 15, 2008

SEBRING — Is Santa Claus full of hot air? Dozens of bigger-than-life inflatable blow-up Santas and various Christmas displays are popping up in yards all over Highlands County. Erick Kelecseny has $8,000 worth Christmas decorations, including eight blow-ups in his front yard on Duffer Road. There's the compulsory Santa, plus Mickey and Minnie, and even a full band, including shade-wearing musicians, which pumps out funky Christmas carols. "I grew up poor my whole life and now I say I do it for the kids," said Kelecseny, about the holiday displays with fans that quietly hum all night long. "But I really do it for my own enjoyment." Kelecseny said on Thursday night that he enjoys turning off the house lights, sitting in the yard with his daughter, 15-month-old Ericka, to watch the reaction of motorists and pedestrians. ...more

December 22, 2007

Hoping the green fleece baby blanket she made in her consumer science class might comfort a critically ill child, Samantha Martin included designs she thought might be soothing for a youngster, such as a rattle, duck and horse. ...more

November 25, 2007

After the recall of millions of toys by Mattel, The Walt Disney Co. said Monday that it will independently test toys featuring its characters. ...more

September 11, 2007