AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Orlando Florida. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:48:50 -0600 Special Olympics Florida and Aquatica are inviting all Floridians to experience the "coolest" event of the year at Aquatica on Saturday,... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/special-olympics-polar-plunge-announced-235802 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/special-olympics-polar-plunge-announced-235802 Arts and Entertainment Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ORLANDO, FL - Recognizing the critical and formative role of landscape and the environment in the American experience, the Orlando Museum of Art... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/orlando-museum-of-art-presents-changing-landscapes-changing-visions-235745 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/orlando-museum-of-art-presents-changing-landscapes-changing-visions-235745 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Orlando Museum of Art's December 1st Thursday’s Event Celebrates the Complexity of the Line Orlando, FL -- Equip yourself with the ultimate... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/artists-reveal-the-power-of-the-pencil-235777 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/artists-reveal-the-power-of-the-pencil-235777 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ORLANDO, FL---Entrepreneurs Jack and Barry Smith are bringing a new racing entertainment venue to Orlando's Entertainment District. Grand Prix... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/european-racing-entertainment-coming-to-america-s-richest-funland-234895 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/european-racing-entertainment-coming-to-america-s-richest-funland-234895 Sports and Recreation Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ORLANDO, FL - The Central Florida Division of Toll Brothers, the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, recently stepped up to fight... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/toll-brothers-team-supports-alzheimer-s-association-memory-walk-232628 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/toll-brothers-team-supports-alzheimer-s-association-memory-walk-232628 Business and Professional Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Orlando, FL  - Dear Santa, written by Norm Foster, welcomes the Christmas spirit to The REP. Dear Santa is the perfect way for families to... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/rediscover-the-holiday-spirit-with-the-rep-s-dear-santa-213210 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/rediscover-the-holiday-spirit-with-the-rep-s-dear-santa-213210 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Orlando, FL - The Taylor Morrison team recently took to the streets to fight breast cancer during the American Cancer Society’s 11th Annual Making... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/taylor-morrison-team-walks-to-fight-breast-cancer-230984 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/taylor-morrison-team-walks-to-fight-breast-cancer-230984 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ORLANDO  - On October 29, 2009 , Governor Charlie Crist joined Florida educators for the Valencia Community College/University of Central... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/governor-crist-applauds-florida-higher-education-partnership-229824 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/governor-crist-applauds-florida-higher-education-partnership-229824 Government and Politics Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Orlando, FL -- Toll Brothers, the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, announces the promotion of Jim Reinert to assistant vice president of... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/toll-brothers-names-jim-reinert-assistant-vice-president-of-company-s-florida-central-division-229887 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/toll-brothers-names-jim-reinert-assistant-vice-president-of-company-s-florida-central-division-229887 Business and Professional Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Interiors/Exteriors Orlando, FL - Explore artistic ways to personalize the home and enrich your life with fine and functional art during the Orlando... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/1st-thursdays-showcases-functional-and-fine-art-for-the-home-229159 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/1st-thursdays-showcases-functional-and-fine-art-for-the-home-229159 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in Florida (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/apopka/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-orange-county-227925 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/apopka/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-orange-county-227925 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Outside of Barry and Susan Sitkoff’s home sits six cans of recyclables and one bag of trash, however; their passion for living green goes far... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/how-to-create-your-dream-green-home-225621 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/how-to-create-your-dream-green-home-225621 Business and Professional Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Pro Wrestling Uncensored Hits the Mat, Promises History-Making Event (Orlando, FL) – Florida, already a hotbed for professional... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/pro-wrestling-event-premiers-in-orlando-florida-225444 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/pro-wrestling-event-premiers-in-orlando-florida-225444 Sports and Recreation Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 ORLANDO, FL - Council of 101 presents the 28th Annual Antiques Show & Sale at the Orlando Museum of Art . The show will continue its outstanding... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/council-of-101-s-28th-annual-antiques-show-and-sale-224740 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/council-of-101-s-28th-annual-antiques-show-and-sale-224740 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 ORLANDO, FL---If you think Christmas is for kids, then bring your family to Reindeer Romp, a magical evening at the Orlando Museum of Art. ... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/festival-of-trees-orlando-museum-of-art-224008 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/festival-of-trees-orlando-museum-of-art-224008 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Orlando, FL - Renters can rejoice with Taylor Morrison’s new Renter Rewards program that credits new homebuyers with $100 a month for every month... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/taylor-morrison-introduces-new-renter-rewards-program-saving-new-homebuyers-up-to-18-400-223640 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/taylor-morrison-introduces-new-renter-rewards-program-saving-new-homebuyers-up-to-18-400-223640 Business and Professional Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Date: December 12, 2009 Time: 1:00pm Location: Frontline Outreach, 3000 C.R. Smith Blvd, Orlando, FL 32805 Join us as we celebrate Christmas... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/community-christmas-223183 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/community-christmas-223183 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Orange County, FL area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Orange County,... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/apopka/news/orange-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-orange-county-221087 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/apopka/news/orange-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-orange-county-221087 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Orange County Florida area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air,... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/apopka/news/orange-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-orange-county-221681 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/apopka/news/orange-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-orange-county-221681 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Participates in New Burnham Institute for Medical Research at LakeNona Dedication Ceremony Orlando, FL - On October 8, 2009, Governor Charlie Crist... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/governor-crist-applauds-the-expansion-of-orlando-s-medical-community-220273 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/governor-crist-applauds-the-expansion-of-orlando-s-medical-community-220273 Government and Politics Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Communities around the globe come together to promote the joys of reading Orlando, FL -- Governor Charlie Crist on October 8, 2009 visited with Lake... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/governor-crist-participates-in-worldwide-read-for-the-record-event-220374 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/governor-crist-participates-in-worldwide-read-for-the-record-event-220374 Government and Politics Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Orlando, FL – Toll Brothers, the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, has named Ken Thirtyacre to the position of president of the... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/toll-brothers-names-ken-thirtyacre-president-of-company-s-florida-central-division-219738 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/toll-brothers-names-ken-thirtyacre-president-of-company-s-florida-central-division-219738 Business and Professional Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 FuelClinic.com Takes Second in Global IBM-Sponsored Intelligent Transportation Society (ITS) 'Congestion Challenge' Orlando, FL - Driver improvement... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/fuelclinic-com-takes-second-in-global-its-congestion-challenge-219593 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/fuelclinic-com-takes-second-in-global-its-congestion-challenge-219593 Health and Fitness Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Turner Tree Farms And Turner Tree And Landscape Take Home Three FNGLA Awards At The Landscape Show In Orlando Orlando, FL - Turner Tree and... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/turner-tree-farms-and-turner-tree-and-landscape-take-home-three-fngla-awards-218494 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/orlando/news/turner-tree-farms-and-turner-tree-and-landscape-take-home-three-fngla-awards-218494 Clubs and Organizations Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500