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Paco’s: Damn good Mexican food

Paco’s: Damn good Mexican food

One of Winter Park’s oldest restaurants closed its doors in October of 2016. Paco’s was not just good food but good people that greeted customers and took care of them while they dined.
Race Rock: Racer Paradise

Race Rock: Racer Paradise

For 11 years countless tourists lined up to take their pictures inside the wheel of the enormous Bigfoot monster truck parked out front of Race Roc...
Sam Behr: A True Orlando Legend

Sam Behr: A True Orlando Legend

“Tires ain't pretty” was just one of the (amazing and hilarious) catch-phrases we heard from Sam Behr during his time as the spokesperson with Allied Discount Tires (and also Holler Kia).
Tom & Jerry's: End of an era

Tom & Jerry's: End of an era

For 67 years this local watering hole welcomed biker, business executives, hipsters, and everyone in between.
Olde Dixie Fried Chicken: A Taste of the South

Olde Dixie Fried Chicken: A Taste of the South

Nestled in the Pine Castle Community for 54 years was Olde Dixie Fried Chicken, a no frills joint that served up delicious fried chicken. Seriously, if you loved good old fashioned southern fried chicken, this was the place to be.
Beefy King: Serving up delicious food with a smile for over 50 years!

Beefy King: Serving up delicious food with a smile for over 50 years!

There are only a small handful of dining establishments that have welcomed customers from all walks of life since before the mouse took over Orlando. Beefy King is one of those fine gems.
Six Gun Territory: The Westworld of Orlando

Six Gun Territory: The Westworld of Orlando

Years before mega parks ever opened their doors to the public in the Orlando area there was a theme park that for 20 years placed guests right in the heart of the Wild West… We’re talking about the 200-acre Silver Springs gem of Six Gun Territory.

 

Xanadu: Home of The Future

Xanadu: Home of The Future

The Xanadu home was an experimental project depicting what our homes could be like in the future.

The Vogue Theatre

The Vogue Theatre

The Vogue Theatre, located at the corner of Colonial and Mills in the Colonialtown neighborhood opened on December 25th, 1940 with the film Four Mothers. After closing in the early 1970s it was replaced with a gas station. Currently a CVS resides on the property.

Retrolando: A UCF Alumni Owned Business

Retrolando: A UCF Alumni Owned Business

Thanks for the shoutout from the University of Central Florida! It's always a great idea to support locally owned businesses, it's even better when you can support UCF Alumni-owned businesses! GO KNIGHTS! 
The Secret Plan to Build Walt Disney World

The Secret Plan to Build Walt Disney World

The fascinating story of how Walt Disney acquired 27,000 acres of land in Central Florida, and his great reveal of Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL.
The Booby Trap, Orlando icon, or eyesore?

The Booby Trap, Orlando icon, or eyesore?

The Booby Trap, was it an Orlando icon, or an eyesore?