Articles by Jason Ferguson

Orlando

Art After Dark in Orlando

BART (Photo: Rafael Tongol) Thanks to its 17 theme parks — and the infinite professional opportunities that come with them— Orlando’s vibrant artistic community is massive for a city of its size. Art lovers can…
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The Best Pool Slides at Orlando’s Water Parks

Summit Plummet at Disney’s Blizzard Beach is one of the best pool slides in Orlando. (Photo: Courtesy Disney) Roller coasters are fun, but nothing beats the thrill of a towering water slide in the midst…
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Guide to Exploring Orlando’s Best Neighborhoods

The “undiscovered Orlando” hailed everywhere from the New York Times to USA Today is the Orlando that we residents have long known to be wonderful and amazing. It’s the Orlando that blossoms out of local…
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Business Travel in Orlando? Better Take This List with You

(Photo: Carlo Villa/Shutterstock.com) It’s inevitable. Even if you’re a seasoned business traveler who packs only the most durable essentials, the moment will come when you discover you left behind the one thing you need —…
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5 Local Customs to Know About in Orlando

(Photo: Shane Gross/Shutterstock.com) Tens of millions of people travel to Orlando every year, and the vast majority of those people never leave the area around the theme parks and the Convention Center. We residents get…
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5 Fun, Free (or Almost Free) Things to Do With Kids in Orlando

It’s really easy to come to Orlando with kids and spend lots of money. Like, lots of money. In fact, some visitors to Orlando may feel there are parts of the city specifically designed to…
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Trendy Tots: Where to Shop for Kids in Orlando

Max and Marley in Winter Park (Photo: Rafael Tongol) It wouldn’t be far-fetched to guess that 1,473,891 Orlando shops sell gifts and clothes for kids. But what if you want to deck out your little…