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Q: I purchased a begonia that has started to bloom with pointed leaves. Do you know what type it is and how to care for it? A: You made a great purchase by choosing a star begonia, a very hardy plant suitable for your home or landscape. Star begonias prefer to grow in bright areas out of direct sunlight. If you want to add it to your landscape, place it in a container or plant it in the ground in the shade of a tree or other cover. Plants can tolerate some cold, but will die if frozen. It can…
The Orlando Science Center’s Cinedome has new seating, updated soundproofing and new curved screens in preparation for its late May reopening. Stephen Holt, vice president of facilities and exhibitions, said the square footage of the domed theater remains the same, but the number of seats has been increased and it is now larger than the original. “We used to have a 22-inch (wide) seat, and now we have a 24-inch seat. It’s more comfortable,” Holt said. “We’re allowing people to bring food and drinks into the store, so we have cup holders that we didn’t have before.” The theater’s capacity…
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Fans of pop culture, comics, cosplay, fantasy, horror, anime and gaming will find one event to “rule them all” this weekend when MegaCon Orlando returns to Central Florida. The event, to be held at the Orange County Convention Center, will feature a rare cast of “The Lord of the Rings” stars including Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan and Elijah Wood, as well as actors Orlando Bloom, Liv Tyler, Karl Urban, John Rhys-Davies and John Noble. This year’s competition will also feature Star Trek icons William Shatner, Walter Koenig, Brent Spiner, Gates McFadden and Jonathan Flack. Other headliners at this…
From there, the Panthers locked things down to ensure Bobrovsky’s shutout. After Verhage’s late score, the Oilers failed to record a shot on goal. “I think we all remember each other pretty well,” Lundell said of the Oilers. “The last few years we’ve been playing against each other and spending a lot of time in this building. It’s certainly provided a little extra motivation and a little bit of a boost.” they said it “Mike Benning just had a great game.” – Paul Maurice “It was a great rivalry. They had great offense, great defense. It was a great battle.…
This is the second part of a series on money and influence in high-stakes health policy decisions, examining how a Tallahassee lawyer, a private law 501(c)(4), and a “taxpayer” branded advertising campaign helped shape the debate over the Broward hospital bill while keeping financial backers out of the public eye. In the first installment of this series, The Florida Daily examined how a series of closed-door polls and merger-based questions helped shape public perception of House Bill 1047 and Senate Bill 1122. In this second part, the focus shifts from the message to the messengers: the nonprofits, vendors, and political…
BRADENTON, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills Thursday focused on coastal protection, environmental restoration and regulatory changes affecting water resources across the state. Senate Bill 302 and House Bill 1417 include provisions aimed at strengthening coastal resiliency, updating environmental rulemaking, and protecting certain waterways and protected areas. Terra Ceia Reserve Protection and Coastal Restoration Senate Bill 302 creates new restrictions within the Terra Ceia Aquatic Refuge, a coastal area of Manatee County. The law prohibits dredging and filling of submerged land within protected areas, and limits its use primarily to passive recreational activities such as fishing and boating,…
After celebrating its 50th anniversary last year, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Garden has been creating new ways to engage visitors through experiences, adding new animals to its colorful collection of creatures from around the world. In response to the influx of spring break camping and family visitors, the zoo is preparing Easter-themed fun and educational opportunities for the whole family. Find out what you can do at Sanford’s 116-acre zoo and botanical garden. Josh Blundell gives an inside tour at the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Garden in Sanford on March 15. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel) Insider tour Learn…
Disney Cruise Line has announced the name of its fourth Wish-class ship, scheduled to enter service at the end of 2027. Disney Believe will follow Disney Wishes in 2023, Disney Treasures in 2024, and Disney Destiny in 2025. The name was announced Wednesday by new Walt Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro, his first day on the job as Bob Iger’s successor at the company’s annual shareholder meeting. The name is touted as “celebrating dreamers and doers who have the courage to pursue their own happiness,” according to a press release from the cruise line. Each class ship name reflects a theme…
“Great Figment Movie”? “Fasting and random thoughts”? “Imagining one after another”? “Star Wars: Episode XIII – The Figment Menace”? Is Disney making a “Figment” movie? Now, when Walt Disney Co.’s newly appointed CEO Josh D’Amaro was asked about future plans for Figment, Epcot’s longtime dragon mascot, after Wednesday’s annual shareholder meeting, he didn’t say no. But that was far from Jesus. You need to use your imagination. “While we don’t have anything new to announce at this time, I can assure you that we’re always looking for new ways for guests to engage with Figment and other fan-favorite characters,” D’Amaro…