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you can find the latest 'Things to do in Florida list' shown either just to the right of the post title or scroll down to the archive also on the right-hand side of the page.
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This list of things to do in Florida for Jan 7, 8, and 9, 2011 has a little something for everyone - rather like Florida itself. From the time Juan Ponce de Leon first came ashore in 1513 somewhere in the Melbourne Beach vicinity, Florida has attracted travelers from the far corners creating a great cultural stew with new spices being added even to this day. Some of the events in this week's Things to do list explore the history of Florida demonstrating the changes brought about by those who came to this place determined to claim it as their own. Also noted in these living history lessons is just how much the land changed the people. Florida today is still seen as a pretty good deal offering both residents and visitors alike a lot more things to do than wade through swamps like Juan Ponce searching for the he Fountain of Youth (It's in St. Augustine by the way). So whether you're in the mood for Beethoven or a play, or you just want to pack up the kids and pitch a tent some place where the only sounds are the ones Ponce de Leon heard as he trekked through Florida's wilderness, you'll find those things to do in Florida and a lot more on this week's list. And yeah,... the Monster X Tour is on the list too.
List of Things to do in Florida
January 7, 8, 9, 2011
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Jan 8
DeLeon Springs, FL
Day in Florida History
Thru Jan 9
Winter Park, FL
Winter in the Park:
Ice Skating
407-599-3203
Jan 8 - 9
Boca Raton, FL
Boca Fest
954-472-3755
Jan 8 - 9
Cape Coral, FL
Festival of the Arts
239-245-0021
Jan 8 - 9
DeLand, FL
Florida Rail Fair and Model Train Show
813-949-7197
Jan 8 - 9
Dunedin, FL
Downtown Dunedin Art Festival
954-472-3755
Thru Feb 14
Destin, FL
Baytowne on Ice (Skating)
850-267-8000
Jan 8 - 30
Dunedin, FL
International Miniature Art Society Exhibition
727-298-3322
Jan 8 - 9
Estero, FL
Estero Fine Art Show
941-755-3088
Jan 7 - 9
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale Beach Car Show and Auction
561-533-7845
Jan 8
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Southeast Florida Scottish Festival and Highland Games
954-460-5000
Jan 8 - 9
Gainesville, FL
Gainesville Camellia Society Camellia Show
352-359-7657
Jan 6 - 16
Key West, FL
Key West Literary Seminar
NOTE: The first session is sold out
but you may still have time to
register for session 2, Jan 13-16.
Jan 7 - 9
St. Petersburg, FL
Sunshine City Antiques & Collectibles Show
727-823-4130
Jan 7
Sarasota, FL
Thunder by the Bay Sarasota Motorcycle Festival
941-371-8820 ext. 1800
Jan 8 - 9
Sarasota, FL
Sarasota Orchid Society Show and Sale
941-586-7795
Jan 8 - 9
Tallahassee, FL
Camellia and Garden Club of Tallahassee Camellia Show
850-878-3872
Thru Feb 6
Tallahassee, FL
Florida Citrus Labels Exhibit
Event Website
Jan 7 - 9
Vero Beach, FL
Antiques Show and Sale
772-231-0707
Jan 8
Weirsdale, FL
Horse Festival
352-750-5500
Jan 8
Pensacola FL
The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra
Music for Families also
Beethoven, Blue Jeans, & the 1812!
Jan 8
Pensacloa FL
Public Ice Skating
Jan 9
North Fort Myers, FL
Prairie Pines Trail Ride
239-731-3265
Jan 8
Port Orange, FL
Dollhouse and Miniatures
Flea Market
386-228-0439
Jan 8
Jacksonville, FL
Swan Lake
(The State Ballet Theatre of Russia)
904-633-6110
Jan 7 - 8
Palmetto, FL
Manatee Convention Center
St. Pete Antique Bottle Show and Sale
Jan 7 - 8
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
Triple Double
Jan 9
Jacksonville, FL
ABA Basketball
Jan 8
Tampa, FL
David A. Straz Jr. Center
for the Performing Arts
The Color Purple
Jan 7 - 9
Venice, FL
Southwest Florida Bluegrass Jam Fest
941-743-8138
Jan 6 - 9
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Walt Disney World®
Marathon Weekend presented by CIGNA
407-938-3398
Jan 8
Orlando, FL
The Plaza Live
1964: The Tribute (Beatles)
407-228-1212
Jan 8
Orlando, FL
Orlando Philharmonic
Young Romantics
Box Office 407-770-0071
Jan 8
Lake Alfred, FL
Bluegrass Bash!
Jeff Tillman at 863-557-2314 or
Joey Foley at 863-698-1309
Jan 9
Lakeland, FL
Todd Oliver and
The Dogs Gone Wild Tour
Box Office: 863-834-8111
Jan 7, 8, and 9
Stuart, FL
Lyric Theatre
Atlantic Classical Orchestra Series 1 (Jan 7)
Todd Oliver: Dogs Gone Wild Tour (Jan 8)
The Travelin' McCourys (Jan 9)
Jan 8 - 9
Coral Gables, FL
Beaux Arts Festival
305-668-8499
Jan 8
Sarasota, FL
Southwest Florida Heritage Festival
941-322-1000
Jan 8
Sarasota, FL
Sarasota Orchid Society Annual Show & Sale
Jo Davis at 941-228-5501
Jan 8
Land O' Lakes, FL
Wine Festival
813-996-2113
Jan 8
West Palm Beach, FL
KGModels Swimwear Showdown Fashion Show
561-628-0033
Jan 8
Lakeport, FL
Sour Orange Festival
Thru Jan 9
St. Augustine, FL
Limelight Theatre
G.I. Holiday Jukebox
904-825-1164 #10
Jan 8 - 9
Punta Gorda, FL
Snowbird Celebration Arts & Crafts Show
Sally at 239-707-3467
Jan 8
Miami, FL
History Miami Family Fun Day!
305-375-1492
Jan 8
New Smyrna Beach, FL
East Coast Cruisers Car Club
Canal Street Cruise
Jan 8
Daytona Beach, FL
Cirque D'Or
386-671-3462
Jan 7 - 8
Clearwater, FL
Jerry Seinfeld
727-791-7400
Jan 8
St. Petersburg, FL
The Florida Orchestra presents
THE ONE & ONLY LOUIS ARMSTRONG
727-892-5798
Jan 9
Clearwater, FL
The Florida Orchestra presents
THE ONE & ONLY LOUIS ARMSTRONG
727-791-7400
Jan 7 - 8
Daytona Beach, FL
Monster X Tour (Monster Trucks)
386-254-4500
Jan 8 - 9
Ocala, Fl
Silver Springs
Ford and Mustang Roundup
Jan 7
Jacksonville, FL
YouthQuake Live
904-285-8009 ex 33
Jan 9
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Perfect Wedding Guide Winter Bridal Show
Angie Calderaio 561-330-7899
Jan 8
Sebastion, FL
Craft Show at Riverview Park
Karen Lampiasi 772-388-5244
Jan 8
Melbourne, FL
Central Florida Open Ocean Downwinder
321-795-7626 or 321-795-2134
Jan 6 - 8
Orlando, FL
Orange County Convention Center
Surf Expo
Note: This is a trade show
so some events are not open to the public.
Jan 6 - 23
Fort Pierce, FL
St Lucie Community Theatre
Beauty and the Beast. Really.
772-465-0366
Jan 8
Venice, FL
South Venice Beach EXPO
941-493-0006
Jan 9
Venice, FL
Joy of Jazz
Jan 7 - 8
Fort Myers, FL
Southwest Florida Symphony
When Swing was King
239-481-4849 or 800-440-7469
Jan 9
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Eissey Campus Theatre (Palm Beach State College)
The Streisand Songbook
561-832-7677
Jan 7
Pensacola, FL
Fayetteville Fire Antz
vs.
Pensacola Ice Flyers
Jan 8
Pensacola, FL
150th Civil War Anniversary and
Candlelight Tours
850-455-5167
Jan 7 - 9
Pensacola, FL
PDFA Agility, Rally & Obedience Dog Show
Jan 7 - Feb 27
Pensacola, FL
Annual Youth Art Focus
850-432-6247
Jan 9
Pensacola, FL
Jeremy Cassady Benefit Golf Tournament
Jan 7
Vernon, FL
Gilley's Place
(Family friendly country and
gospel music theater)
Jan 8
Fernandina Beach, FL
Farmers Market Reopens
904-491-4872
Jan 8
St. Augustine, FL
Sords and Pontremoli
Violin and Piano
904-797-2800
Jan 9, 16, 23
St. Augustine, FL
Raintree Restaurant presents
The Limelight Theatre's
The Lives and Wives of Henry Flagler
904-825-1164 #10
Jan 7 - 8
Key West, FL
Tennessee Williams Theatre
Forever Plaid - National Tour Musical
Box Office 305-296-1520 ext. 2 or 305-295-7676
Ice Skating in Florida
Florida running Events
Florida Biker Events
Florida Car Shows
Things to do in Florida 2011 is usually posted each Wednesday.
