FOOD & DRINK
Kentucky Derby 2024 winner Mystik Dan was trained at Marion County center
The winner of the 2024 Kentucky Derby has a Marion County connection, according to the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association. Mystik Dan, which won by a nose, was "trained by conditioner Ken McPeek at his Silverleaf Hills Training Center in Summerfield," according to the FTBOA. The horse went off at 18-1 odds.
Central Florida’s ultimate Cinco de Mayo guide: Where to party and savor authentic Mexican cuisine
While it doesn’t commemorate Mexican independence (that’s September 16th!), but the battle of Puebla, it’s a day filled with delicious food, festive music, and lively traditions. Cinco de Mayo is a huge celebration of Mexican culture, becoming more popular every year with people from other cultures joining...
David Mudge brings experience and ideas to Mission Resort's dining rooms
HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS — Mission Resort + Club Food & Beverage Director David Mudge joined the team at Howey-in-the-Hills' historic Mediterranean-revival mecca earlier this year and has expressed enthusiasm about bringing his experience and ideas to its El Conquistador, La Hacienda, La Margarita and and Nicker's dining rooms. Mudge says he's...
Free Stuff For Central Florida Teachers During Teacher Appreciation Week
Teachers can celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with free admission from May 6 – 10 Educators can get a full dose of “edutainment” for free at Museum of Illusions Orlando this Teacher Appreciation Week. Museum of Illusions Orlando at ICON Park is celebrating all that teachers do for...
Alligator watching golfers at championship course
Libby Porter shared this photo of an alligator eyeing some golfers last month at the Southern Oaks Championship Golf Course. In celebration of courtship and mating season, share your alligator photos at news@villages-news.com.
Mother alligator tends to her babies along Fenney Nature Trail
Lynn Lima captured this endearing photo of a mother alligator with her three babies crawling on her head. The photo was taken along the Fenney Nature Trail. In celebration of courtship and mating season, share your alligator photos at news@villages-news.com.
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