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the Seminole County Repertory Company—<br />
which traces Eva Perón’s life from its meager<br />
beginnings to its premature end. Theater fans<br />
will come away humming “Don’t Cry for Me,<br />
Argentina.” Through Oct. 18.<br />
GATEWAY CENTER FOR THE ARTS<br />
880 N Hwy 17-92, Debary • 386-668-5553<br />
www.gatewaycenterforthearts.org<br />
West Volusia County’s brand-new arts center<br />
features a formal gallery displaying the works<br />
of regional artists, a theater and classes<br />
galore. Kids and adults can learn to paint,<br />
write and sculpt.<br />
GATORLAND TRAINER FOR A DAY<br />
14501 S Orange Blossom Tr • 800-393-5297<br />
www.gatorland.com<br />
If you’ve ever wanted to wrangle an alligator<br />
(and really, who hasn’t?), get your chance at<br />
one of Orlando’s oldest attractions. Would-be<br />
trainers get an overview of gator behavior<br />
and safety procedures, then practice handling<br />
exercises before climbing into the pen with the<br />
real thing.<br />
IF YOU GIVE A CAT A CUPCAKE<br />
At Lowndes Shakespeare Theater<br />
812 E. Rollins St • 407-447-1700<br />
www.orlandoshakes.org<br />
What happens when you give a cat a cupcake?<br />
Well, you’d better have a broom handy. This<br />
playful production, from the author of If You<br />
Give a Mouse a Cookie, will delight kids and<br />
adults alike. Oct. 22 through Nov. 21.<br />
ORLANDO MAGIC PRESEASON GAMES<br />
At Amway Arena<br />
600 W Amelia St • 407-916-2255<br />
The <strong>2009</strong> Eastern Conference champions warm<br />
up for the season with a spate of October<br />
preseason games. Visit to see your favorite<br />
shooting stars battle the Miami Heat (Oct. 7),<br />
Houston Rockets (Oct. 9), Indiana Pacers (Oct.<br />
21) and Atlanta Hawks (Oct. 23).<br />
SEMINOLE-LAKE GLIDERPORT<br />
4024 Soaring Lane, Clermont • 352-394-5450<br />
www.soarfl .com<br />
Take lessons or simply take the ride of a<br />
lifetime in a motor-less glider. FAA-certifi ed<br />
commercial pilots do the fl ying as passengers<br />
sit up front and enjoy the bird’s-eye view.<br />
GO EAT<br />
BIKES, BEANS & BORDEAUX<br />
3022 Corrine Dr • 407-427-1440<br />
www.bikesbeansandbordeaux.com<br />
This comfy neighborhood hangout—B3 Café<br />
for short—is the brainchild of a couple of<br />
cycling enthusiasts. Its friendly atmosphere,<br />
delicious coffee and organic/vegetarian menu<br />
keeps ’em pedaling back for more. $<br />
COLONIAL ROOM RESTAURANT<br />
115 E First St, Sanford • 407-323-2999<br />
The breakfast special at this classic American<br />
restaurant is an eye-opener: eggs any style<br />
with bacon, grits, toast, orange juice and<br />
coffee. Try a BLT for lunch and grilled ham<br />
steak for dinner. $<br />
HOT DOG CITY<br />
24 W Plant St, Winter Garden • 407-905-5384<br />
Now here’s a place to “woof” one down.<br />
Choose a traditional wiener or try the Chicago<br />
dog, topped with onion, relish, pickles,<br />
tomatoes, peppers and celery salt. Baskets<br />
include two sides. $<br />
OLYMPIA RESTAURANT<br />
8505 E Colonial Dr • 407-273-7836<br />
www.olympiaorlando.com<br />
There’s nothing like chowing down on stuffed<br />
grape leaves while enjoying a belly dancing<br />
show. Fill up on the massive Hercules platter<br />
(with roast lamb, spanakopita and mousaka)<br />
and hold on to your plate. $$<br />
SPICE MODERN STEAKHOUSE<br />
326 S Park Ave, Winter Park • 407-772-8176<br />
www.spicesteakhouse.com<br />
You don’t have to love meat to enjoy this<br />
high-end establishment, but you’d be missing<br />
out on some true delights. The fi let mignon is<br />
almost too good to be true, and tuna sashimi<br />
and guinness-fried oysters are also delightful.<br />
Vegetarians might want to try the spinach and<br />
mushroom ravioli. $$$$<br />
EPCOT INTERNATIONAL<br />
FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL<br />
At Walt Disney World Resort • 407-939-6244<br />
Disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/epcot<br />
Epcot transforms into a worldwide culinary<br />
adventure during this festival, with food<br />
from 25 countries and fi ne vintages to<br />
wash it down. There will also be cooking<br />
demonstrations, tastings and celebrity<br />
appearances. Through Nov. 8. $$$$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
HANNIBAL’S ON THE SQUARE<br />
511 W New England Ave, Winter Park<br />
407-629-4865<br />
www.hannibalslounge.com<br />
This comfortable lounge in tony Winter Park<br />
offers gourmet appetizers (seared quail<br />
with raspberry glaze) to go with its top-shelf<br />
tequilas, scotches and cognacs. Curl up in one<br />
of the plush chairs and pretend you own a<br />
yacht for the best results.<br />
KIWI’S PUB & GRILL<br />
801 W St Rd 436, Altamonte Springs<br />
407-788-0223<br />
www.kiwispub.com<br />
No, it’s not named after the fruit. Stop by this<br />
New Zealand-themed bar after a hard day’s<br />
work or at a conference to watch sporting<br />
events among friends, sip a brew or join in a<br />
game of foosball, darts or pool.<br />
SENSO SUPPERCLUB<br />
13 S Orange Ave • 407-246-1755<br />
www.sensosupperclub.com<br />
Patrons at this hybrid restaurant and bar love<br />
the glam lighting, posh décor and yummy<br />
continental entrées and desserts. DJs spin<br />
hip-hop, world music and jazz while visitors<br />
chow down in sleek booths lit by glowing<br />
purple uplights.<br />
SCRUFFY DUFFERS<br />
100 S White Cedar Rd, Sanford<br />
407-936-0889<br />
While the name refers to golf, the bar is<br />
nowhere near an actual course. But sports<br />
fans get all the basics: popular beers, pool<br />
tables and fried bar snacks, as well as TVs<br />
tuned to the big game (and/or NASCAR races).<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
FIDDLER’S GREEN RANCH<br />
50 miles north of Orlando • 42725 W Altoona<br />
Road, Altoona • 352-669-7111<br />
www.fi ddlersgreenranch.com<br />
Saddle up for a guided trail ride in the lovely<br />
Ocala National Forest, where Florida’s pine<br />
fl atwoods and sandhills stretch for miles. Stay<br />
awhile if you’ve got the time—the ranch offers<br />
comfortable accommodations and campsites.<br />
VOLUSIA COUNTY MARINE<br />
SCIENCE CENTER<br />
65 miles north of Orlando • 100 Lighthouse<br />
Dr, Ponce Inlet • 386-304-5545<br />
www.marinesciencecenter.com<br />
Learn about creatures great and small at this<br />
center, where sea turtles are rehabilitated to<br />
be returned to the Atlantic Ocean. Displays<br />
introduce the living sea, and an adjoining<br />
seabird rehab center provides a fascinating<br />
look at shorebirds and raptors.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Close to 90% of all loggerhead turtles<br />
that nest in the US lay their eggs on beaches<br />
in Florida.<br />
OCTOBER <strong>2009</strong> GO MAGAZINE<br />
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