In Fried Green Tomatoes, an unhappy housewife, played by Kathy Bates, seeks the advice of an elderly woman at a nursing home, played by Jessica Tandy, who tells a story from her past. Ninny Threadgoode describes the life of Idgie Threadgoode, who grew up in 1920s Alabama. Mary Stuart Masterson, Mary-Louise Parker, Chris O'Donnell, and Cicely Tyson also star. Filmed In: … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Fried Green Tomatoes
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Florida’s 7 Best Animal Encounters
While Florida is full of well-known animal theme parks, including Sea World and Disney's Animal Kingdom, there are so many animal encounters that receive little to no notoriety. Explore the other corners of Florida to see the state's wildlife up close. Manatees, Space Coast and Crystal River The greater Orlando area is the best region to spot manatees in the wild … [Read more...] about Florida’s 7 Best Animal Encounters
Visiting the Kennedy Space Center
One of the top tourist attractions in the Orlando area, outside of Disney World, of course, is Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center Visitor's Complex, located less than an hour from the city. For the past 50 years, it has served as the hub of all rocket and shuttle launches in the United States. It boasts acres of interactive exhibits and behind-the-scenes tours for … [Read more...] about Visiting the Kennedy Space Center
