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Beth Kassab: Theme parks were smart to bar girl with no hands from thrill rides
Katie Champagne has a story that will leave you both inspired and angry.
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Disney's newest ship to debut in New York
The Walt Disney Co. 's fourth cruise ship will be the first one christened outside of Central Florida.
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Teen without hands says SeaWorld, Universal kept her off rides
Parents of Katie Champagne, 17, say she is more than capable of riding Central Florida's roller coasters.
Though she was born without hands, Katie Champagne does things many with two cannot. At age 17, she's a masterful equestrian and an aspiring artist and photographer.
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Orlando's Wet 'n Wild to add playground for younger set
Wet 'n Wild became the latest Central Florida park to target the young kids demographic Friday, with an announcement that its first new attraction in more than four years will be a giant water playground.
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Hyatt general manager at Orlando airport chosen for this year's James B. Greene Award
The Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission will honor hotelier Pat Engfer on March 6 with this year's James B. Greene Award in recognition of her contributions to the region's economic well-being.
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Orange Blossom Special starts leaving Church Street Station in Orlando
Workers on Tuesday took the first steps to haul away the Orange Blossom Special from Church Street Station in downtown Orlando. They started with a passenger car, which was loaded on a flatbed trailer for transport to the Florida Railroad Museum in Parrish. Crews will transport the iconic steam locomotive one car at a time over the next two weeks, with the 100-year-old engine the last to depart. The train is leaving to make way for a new SunRail platform.
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Want tax money? Then share profits
Once again, Florida companies are coming to taxpayers looking for a handout.
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Talking With … Gail Hunter: Convention center hosts many events during NBA All-Star weekend
Gail Hunter is senior vice president of events and attractions for the National Basketball Association, which comes to town Feb. 23-26 for its All-Star Game and related events, including a fan-oriented Jam Session in the Orange County Convention Center. Hunter spoke with staff writer Sara K. Clarke .
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Tourism interests to gather in state Capitol
Florida Tourism Day at the Capitol, the annual day of industry lobbying in Tallahassee, is set for this Wednesday -- and the primary issue on the agenda is funding.
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As Potter pauses, Disney takes center stage with Fantasyland expansion
After nearly two years largely focused on Universal Orlando and Harry Potter, 2012 may be the year that Walt Disney World wrests back the spotlight from its smaller theme-park rival.
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