In Orlando there is such a thing as a free meal..

if you are under 12 that is!

• Denny’s on Tuesday nights from 4-10pm for kids age 10 and under
  • 11037 International Drive 407-238-0010
  • 9880 International Drive 407-351-5127
  • 7660 International Drive 407-351-1420
• Beef o’Brady’s on Tuesday nights with a paying adult between 4-8pm with kids age 12 and under
  • Avalon Park 407-658-6331
  • South John Young Parkway 407-518-0050
  • West Irlo Bronson Highway 407-239-7710
• Andiamo Italian Bistro & Grille kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entree
• Giovanni’s Italian Restaurant kids eat free on Monday nights from the kids menu 407-852-9818
• Lone Star Steak House kids eat free on Tuesdays during regular business hours and on Saturdays from 11am – 4pm 407-827-8225
• Nickelodeon Family Suites

Real Estate Professionals from Florida Gathered in Celebration Florida

Saturday was a big day in ActiveRain history at least for the State of Florida where several members gathered in Celebration Florida at the Columbia Restaurant. 

What is resulting is one of the most powerful social networks in the country.  A network that we have in our arsenal to assist you in the buying or selling of Real Estate in the Greater Orlando Area.  This social network of Real Estate Professionals empowers these professionals in the latest and greatest technology and trends in assisting buyers and sellers with their Real Estate transactions.  A beta version of the consumer site called Localism is in the process of being built by the power of these almost 25,000 members.  A place where buyers can view photos, read articles get to know a Realtor, Sellers can find useful information on the sale of their Real Estate. 

Florida Gators win the NCAA men’s basketball title.

Florida Gators, the Orlando Avenue Top Team would like to thank you for winning the NCAA Men’s Basketball Title and making all of us here in Florida proud. From our home in the greater Orlando area to your home in Gainesville, here’s a big and well-earned gator chomp to you!

Our hearts this week are leaning toward the thoughtful as Holy Week for Christians and Passover for Jewish people once again coincide. We hope this week will be a meaningful one for you.

If you’re looking for a kosher caterer to prepare the traditional Seder meal, there’s Amira’s Kosher Deli and Restaurant in Altamonte Springs. The Passover holiday begins this Wednesday at sundown.

Both Easter and Passover are celebrations which are egg-intensive and though I am not a great cook, I seem to have success with eggs! The following recipe is for a Matzoh Brie, a dish between an omlette and a pancake. This recipe was given to me by a client-turned-friend in Windermere who learned it from her father!

The equation is two eggs to a half of a plain matzoh (not egg matzoh) for one matzoh brie. Crumple the half matzoh so you have some very small and some larger pieces and then soak this in a bowl of water for about 10 minutes so you have very wet matzoh pieces. Take them in your hands and squeeze out the water. Drop the pieces in two eggs which are already mixed and, yes, you can add milk if you like. Soak the pieces in the eggs so the matzoh pieces are plump and full of egg. Use either an omlette pan or the double pan with the hinge. Heat butter in the pan and cook as you would an omlette. Serve with sugar or jam. This is delicious! Enjoy!

Call the Orlando Avenue Top Team today for expert advice…First Time Home Buying?

Ready to buy your first home? It can be a scary time and the process can be intimidating. First you have to decide how much you can afford, then you need to decide on the location you want to live.  There are hundreds of decisions that can make even the most experienced buyer buckle under the pressure.  It doesn’t have to be intimidating.  Working with an experienced expert is the best thing that you can do. 

• Help you understand the tax advantages of buying over renting
• Give you resources to help you make informed decisions
• Help you decide how much can you really afford, explain how to qualify for a mortgage
• Explain how to get approved for financing, down payments and reccomend financing options available to you
• Explain why it is not a good idea to purchase a new car, change banks or jobs during this process
• Guide you through the process of finding a home

We are ready to help you in every aspect of your first home search, just call us today to start working with one of our experts!  Remember that there are no dumb questions!

Star Wars Tango sparks an important question… When exactly is the upcoming Star Wars Weekends?

Public Transportation Options in the Greater Orlando Area

There are many public transportation in the Greater Orlando area when you arrive at the Orlando International Airport.  Being one of the most popular vacation destinations with almost 500 hotels with 113,000 plus guest rooms, there are 26,000 vacation homes available for rent and there are 16,000 vacation ownership units, there are many places to stay here. 

If you are staying in the area of the parks and you are not renting a car, you can use the buses or taxis, for the latest information click here.  For more information about the Public Transportation — LYNX for the latest schedules and public transportation option in the Greater Orlando, Florida area.  If you come into the area and heading out of town, there are many providers of shuttles to other Florida areas, click here for more information on the out of town shuttle providers.

june 28-29, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport

• Henry Cisneros, Chairman, CityView
• Consuelo Castillo Kickbush, President, Educational Achievement Services
• Mark B. Rosenberg, Ph.D., Chancellor, State University System of Florida
• Marisa Rivera-Albert, President, National Hispana Leadership Institute
• Meg Crofton, President, Walt Disney World
• Emilio Gonzalez, Ph.D., Director, United States Immigration and Naturalization Services
• Juan Hernández, Ph.D., President, Organization for Hispanic Advancement
• Robert I. Lufrano, M.D., Chairman Of The Board And Chief Executive Officer, Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Florida, Inc.

Ferrari Club to Host 4th Annual Celebration Exotic Car Festival

April 20-22, 2007 in Celebration will feature a show of 200 exotic cars.  Some of the manufactures will be Bugatti, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Bently, Rolls Royce, Maserati, Lotus among many others…

There is a welcome dinner on the 20th at Columbia Restaurant, the concource will be on Saturday followed by an annual dinner at the Atlantic Dance Hall on Disney’s Boardwalk with a private concert by Tone Loc, John Cafferty and Loverboy.  On Sunday there will be a competitive fun road rally capped off by a gourmet lunch at Cafe’ D’Antonio’s.

Great American Pie Festival

The Great American Pie Festival will be held in Celebration Florida this year!  What is your favorite pie?  Is it chocolate pie?  How about Key Lime Pie?  Strawberry or is it the classic apple pie?  One of our favorites is ice cream pie — especially in the heat of the summer!  Whatever your favorite is — we bet you will find it here! 

This exciting two day event will have every pie imaginable!  General admission to this festival is free, there will be a buffet of award-winning pies and the cost to partake in that is $8 Adults, $6 Seniors (over 65) and $4 for chidren ages 5-10. 

Lectures held in the second floor Max & Buddy Room

One great benefit to having Florida Hospital Celebration Health are the lectures that are held here.  Loated at 400 Celebration Place at the time mentioned with light refreshments being served.  To reserve your space, please call (407) 303-4452.