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Bobby Sherman at Sea World
I had been a fan of Bobby Sherman's ever since I first saw him on the television series Shindig! He was chosen to portray a young, shy logger Jeremy Bolt on the television series "Here Come The Brides" in 1968...
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Orlando's Guitar Hero 2007
Guitar Player magazine has a competition each pitting guitarists from a variety of backgrounds and styles. In October 2007, local guitarist Chris Peters, was one of the ten finalists flown to San Francisco to perform before a panel of well...
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Halloween at the Library
ABOVE: On October 31, 2008 (from left to right) Ronal, Elisea, Lisa, Ken, Debbie, Lois and Mike put on their scariest costumes.
Each October 31, library staff members are allowed to embrace their inner child and celebrate Halloween. There is a...
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Magic Kingdom Grand Opening Ceremonies
ABOVE: The World Symphony Orchestra performed in front of Cinderella's Castle in the Magic Kingdom on 23 October 1971. That location was soon covered by a small stage and later by the huge stage that is now situated in front...
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Orlando Memory cake celebration
ABOVE: OCLS Alafaya Branch Staff in 2008 with the Orlando Memory Challenge prize Bundt cake.
Every OCLS location was given a challenge: get 100% of your staff to create an account on Orlando Memory, and your location will receive a prize! ...
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I-4 The Odyssey
ABOVE: The official dedication of Interstate 4 through Orlando is held for the roadway that will move Florida forward. (Frank Russell, Orlando Sentinel, March 10, 1965)
While working as a traveling salesman after graduating with my degree in Journalism, go fig...
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An Evening with the Author
ABOVE: Helen Thomas and Ben Garcia
Helen Thomas visited the Orlando Public Library on Friday, September 21, 2007 at 7 p.m. She discussed her book Watchdogs of Democracy, a critical view of journalists inability to ask the tough questions during the ...
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My Favorite Orlando Memory
ABOVE: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts.
One of only a few locations in all of Orlando, this Krispy Kreme location supplied me with early morning donuts on the way to work and, occasionally, a family snack before dinner (OK...OK....dinner)! Having first had Krispy...
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