The 2020 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday was passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, and will run Friday, May 29, through Thursday, June 4, 2020.
Also known as the Florida Hurricane Supplies Sales Tax Holiday, it allows qualifying items related to disaster preparedness to be exempt from sales tax.
The NBA announced this week it is in talks with Walt Disney World about restarting the 2019-2020 regular season at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (WWoS), before the summer is over.
The season has been postponed since March 11, due to the COVID-10 pandemic.
LEGOLAND Florida submitted its extensive plan of enhanced health and safety measures for reopening on June 1, 2020. They have been endorsed by the Polk County Commission and Winter Haven Mayor Bradley T. Dantzler and now await Gov. DeSantis’ signature.
Here is a look at what guests can expect with the reopening of LEGOLAND Florida Resort:
This afternoon, the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force received a Universal Orlando reopening proposal from John Sprouls, executive VP of Universal Parks & Resorts.
According to the proposal, Universal Orlando is targeting June 5 as the date it would like to fully reopen the parks to the public.
The Emil Buehler Planetarium at Seminole State College of Florida in Sanford has joined with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory for a nationwide livestreamed star party to take place this weekend.
Several of Orlando’s music community leaders have teamed up to present ORLANDO MUSIC CARES, a live-streamed charity telethon to benefit the World Central Kitchen that will take place May 25, 2020.
As we told you last week, Walt Disney World has decided to dip its toes into the reopening waters by doing a limited opening of Disney Springs on Tuesday, May 20.
Based on government requirements, as well as guidance from health authorities such as the CDC and appropriate government agencies, Disney is implementing a number of new health and safety measures and operational changes for this reopening.
Here’s what you need to know…
With Florida’s Phase 1 reopening plans, Orlando restaurants are allowed to reopen their doors for dine-in at 25% capacity, and these are the ones that have let us know their dining rooms are open.
It goes without saying to follow proper distancing and safety guidelines, and if you don’t feel comfortable sitting at a restaurant yet, many of these venues also offer take-out. Oh, and tip your servers well.
In surprise announcements on their respective Facebook pages, Madame Tussauds and SEA LIFE Aquarium at ICON Park on I-Drive have announced they are reopening today.
Attendance must still be capped at 25% per COVID-19 reopening guidelines, and safety measures must be adhered to.
Universal Orlando is reopening portions of CityWalk tonight, May 14, and here are all the details you need to know.
From 4pm to 10pm daily, select CityWalk venues are opening for guests to enjoy. Here are the ones you can enjoy…
As we reported a few weeks ago, The 2020 Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival has been canceled, but that’s not stopping Orlando Fringe from fringing.
Starting today, May 12, through May 25, they’re taking the Fringe online for Fringe Today.
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has announced some changes to the upcoming 2020/2021 FAIRWINDS Broadway in Orlando Season.
There is a lot of Central Florida foodie and dining news to report on this week, from new openings to closings to charity events.
Here is the news you need to know this week:
Are you ready for some football? The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 2020 regular season schedule was released this week by the NFL, and I have all the dates.
The season is highlighted by five primetime appearances – the most in team history, and the maximum permitted under NFL guidelines.
Love local music? Like helping out local families in need? Then you’ll want to check out the Swamp Sistas annual “La La” event, which will go online for 2020.
On May 16, the Swamp Sistas La La Hope From Home: Virtual Brunch and Festival will be held via Facebook Live from 11am to 7pm.