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Historic Hannibal Sqaure, Winter Park

March 11th, 2010

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Originally uploaded by Jason M. Childs

Just 3 blocks West of the famous Park Avenue area, Hannibal Square boasts its own collection of great restaurants and wonderful shopping.
This area is filled with history. When the City of Winter Park was founded in 1881, they designated this neighborhood for African American grove and hotel workers to live. [...]

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Fiddler’s Green Tavern

March 9th, 2010

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Where will you be on March 17th? Thurston House has rooms available, and Fiddler’s Green in Winter Park has special goings on. Why haven’t you booked your room and table yet?
Fiddler’s Green Irish Tavern,  featuring the Boston Band Currachs Fancy that night, offers wonder traditional Irish food. Enjoy Bangers & Mash, [...]

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Barred Owl, no. 3, at Audubon Birds of Prey Center!

March 9th, 2010

Barred Owl, no. 3
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The Audubon Society of Florida was started in Maitland in Central Florida, just a short walk from Thurston House bed & breakfast. This rehabilitation center is home to many species, including eagle, kestrel, kite, osprey and more. Some that are brought to the center are rehabilitated then released, some [...]

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22nd Annual Maitland Spring Festival of the Arts is Coming!

March 8th, 2010

Hosted by the Maitland Chamber of Commerce, the 22nd annual festival will be held on the shores of beautiful Lake Lily, April 17 & 18. This  juried art festival that brings over 125 artists and fine crafters to the area, is just minutes from Thurston House Bed & Breakfast.
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The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art , Winter Park

March 6th, 2010

The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art – Ocean Florida
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The massive cross-shaped “electrolier” in Tiffany’s chapel is one of its most powerful elements. Weighing approximately 1,000 pounds and measuring 10 feet in height, this lighting fixture is comprised of cast metal and green turtleback glass. This reconstructed chapel was featured [...]

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Maitland Art Center -Open House!

March 6th, 2010

The Maitland Art Center holds an open house so you can find out more about the facility and the upcoming Spring classes.

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Sam Snead’s Oak Grill & Tavern in North Orlando

March 4th, 2010

Wonderful dining in North Orlando, Maitland’s Sam Snead’s Oak Grill & Tavern.

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Annual Plant Sale at Leu Gardens!

March 3rd, 2010

Annual plant sale is coming up at Leu Gardens in Orlando, just minutes from Thurston House Bed & Breakfast in Maitland.

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Florida Film Festival

March 2nd, 2010

North Orlando is host again to the Annual Florida Film Festival at the Enzian Theater in Maitland. Most events are minutes from Thurston House Bed & Breakfast.

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NYPD Pizza Comes to Maitland!

February 23rd, 2010

NYPD Pizza is now available in Central Florida, near Maitland’s Bed & Breakfast, Thurston House.

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