Tag Archives: Central Florida

Florida: Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede, Orlando’s Great Dinner Show!

When you make a reservation for dinner and the person at the other end of the phone asks you "North or South?" You know that you are at Orlando’s great Dinner Show attraction, Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede!

The one show a day attraction begins with you seeing the horses that will be part of the performance in their outdoor stables. Then once inside a warm up by an entertainer in a bar area before going through into the main arena where you are wowed by a stunning performance by cowboys, cowgirls and horses, chickens, buffalo,  pigs and more!! All whilst enjoying some of the best food in town! A true homestyle southern cooking masterpice of chicken, biscuits (not what Brits mean of course!) soup, pork, baked potato and more, topped of by a soda and beer! It can’t get better than that?!

Fun, Food and lots of bright lights and stunts!!

The show is a ‘contest’ between the North and South – of American History Fame! Chock full of audience participation – for the brave!

Next time you are looking fo a fun evening out with the family or just as a couple this is definately a place to check out! – Don’t forget to make reservations as space is limited!

Shuttle Launch Blasted Off Without A Hitch!

The launch blasted off as expected on Friday, for those who want to keep on top of the mission they can listen to the mission audio between Houston and Atlantis using the NASA Media page from this page you can watch NASA’s local public TV channel or my favorite listen to the Mission Audio and hear in true "one small step for man" hiss and crackle audio style live audio!

The launch itself was seen throughout Central Florida and was an awe inspiring sight as always.

We all wish the astronauts well and await their return home.

Field Day at Lake Louisa State Park just outside Orlando, Florida

This day is one not to be missed, with admission to the park only $4 for a car with up to 8 passengers its a very cheap day out. The event is held on Lake Louisa’s beautiful white sandy beach. It is held Saturday May 19th 2007. 9.30am – 2.30pm.

The even is designed to make people aware of Central Florida’s natural and cultural heritage. Exhibitors from all over Central Florida will provide information, demonstrations and activities about environmental issues, outdoor recreation etc. There will also be activities for the kids too.

Visit the link below or call: 001 352 394 3969 for more info.

UK Inflation level at 3.1% Bank of England Base Rate rise likely

Inflation figures for the UK economy are out and inflation is currently per the CPI index (Consumer Price Index) at 3.1% more than one point above the governments target of Inflation at 2.0%. This is what has helped the pound rise against the dollar to its 15 year high of $2 to £1…however the exchange rate was trading yesterday within half a cent of a thirty year high!

However this growth in the UK economy makes a further exchange rate rise in the Bank of England Base rate more than just likely…

What does this mean for Florida property and mortgages? well…quite simply now is the time to buy, this could be the last good opportunity to buy or refinance a Florida property. This is coupled with figures released today saying that the current buyers market in the area is looking like it is coming to an end, the number of new builds is up and the number of building permits has increased for the second month in a row.

So, with a good exchange rate, a good fixed rate mortgage and the market at the bottom possibly on the cusp of a good level of capital growth, it looks like now is the best time yet for Brits to buy in Florida.

None of the information contained in this blog/blog post constitutes, nor should be construed as Financial Advice.

Orlando’s Home Buying Season Begins!

Despite a dismal start to the Orlando Metro area Real Estate market, Prices are holding and the Orlando Regional Realtor Association are optimistic as they say "a buyer’s market never lasts long."

However despite there being a record number of homes for sale in the area and the average time taking for each to sell being 90 days. There is good news: Unlike south Florida the prices in the Orlando area aren’t too far out from reality. Interest Rates should stay low and we are 60 miles from a hurricane storm surge.

When you find a great property in a great neighbourhood for a great price now is the time to buy! 

Said Mike Thomas of the Orlando Sentinel,

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