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Spring Carnevale at Ormond Beach, Fl

Spring is the time for festivals, but in Ormond Beach, Florida, it’s time for a carnival for the whole family. The annual Spring Carnevale s will take place Thursday-Sunday, March 25-28, 2010, at Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona, right off I-95 at US Highway 1 in Ormond Beach, Florida. Ormond Beach Carnivale...

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St Patrick’s Day Cocktails

Get your green on – and put on your party hat. Invite your best friends over and have your own Irish celebration. Everyone is Irish on March 17th! Guiness and whiskey should be the drinks of choice, but for those who are not big fans of either – here are two ideas. Imbibe ‘till you’re green in the face...

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Shaggin’ on the Cooper is back for 2010 – Mount Pleasant, SC

The new Mount Pleasant Pier in is open and Shaggin’ on the Cooper is back in 2010. Take your sweetheart by the arm and head to the pier for a romantic evening under the stars, where you can dance the night away. Beverages will be available for purchase on-site. Gates Open at 7pm. Live music begins at 8pm. On...

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Top 10 Destinations in the US for International Tourism

Maybe 2010 is the year it all changes. Online travel searches for the U.S. has increased with 130%, according to www. Skyskanner.com. Travelers from the UK lead the pack, followed by Germany and Italy. China has shown a great increase this year, surpassing Russia. Here is the top 10 favorite destinations for international...

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St Patrick’s Day Celebration in Savannah 2010

The city of Savannah is known for its rich history and for its many festival. This time of year festival season is in full swing. Savannah hosts the largest St. Patrick’s Day party in the South over several days, with a St Patrick’s Day parade, green fountain and lots of beer on this Irish party day. This...

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Flip the Bird? Only in Georgia…

When I was reading my twitter stream today, @dizzygirl pointed out a story about the state bird that I found interesting. The state bird in Georgia is the brown thrasher. But now, there is a movement trying to change the state bird from the Brown Thrasher to the chicken. Their argument – the chicken makes more...

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MS Mud Run Jacksonville 2010

National Multiple Sclerosis Society—North Florida Chapter Holds Second Annual “MS Mud Run Jacksonville” The MS Mud Run Jacksonville is a 10K, military-style obstacle course race, with most of the obstacles surrounded by (or consisting entirely of) mud. Individuals, teams of two and teams of five will compete...

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Top 10 Endangered Areas in the South

Second Annual Top 10 Endangered Areas in the South, Announced by the Southern Environmental Law Center – Southeast region leads the country in contributing disproportionally to rising levels of carbon dioxide; South could suffer most from global warming, with low-lying coastal zone the hardest hit – –Two...

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