There is, perhaps, no roadside stop in Florida more iconic than Weeki Wachee Springs. Anyone who has ever driven south through Orlando or Tampa knows the place, which has a classic kitsch factor found at other attractions like the Fountain of Youth. The History of Weeki Wachee Springs The Seminole tribe first discovered the spring that the park and town … [Read more...] about Visiting Weeki Wachee Springs
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Film Friday: Ray
Ray is the true story of Ray Charles, who overcame blindness, racism and drug abuse to become one of the most famous soul musicians of all time. Born to a sharecropper in Albany, Georgia, Ray was told at a young age that he would lose his sight. He was taught the piano by sound and was eventually signed by Atlantic Records. The film stars Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Ray
Film Friday: Coal Miner’s Daughter
Coal Miner's Daughter is based on the life of country western icon Loretta Lynn, who grew up in coal country and was married by the age of 13. She became a mother of four by the age of 20, but always had a dream of becoming a singer. The film, starring Sissy Spacek and Tommy Lee Jones, tracks the path from small town life to stardom. Specific scenes were filmed at the famous … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Coal Miner’s Daughter
Film Friday: The Butler
The award-winning film The Butler is loosely based on a true story of a butler for the White House, who served under eight presidents. It goes through the presidencies of Eisenhower, Nixon, Kennedy, Reagan and Johnson, among others. The film has an all-star cast, including Forrest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, Terrence Howard, Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz, Robin Williams, John … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Butler
Film Friday: Ender’s Game
Based on the book by the same name, Ender's Game tells of a futuristic society where children are recruited and trained to fight aliens in simulated games, or so they think. Ender shows great promise, despite his young age, and becomes one of the top-ranked commanders at his school. Newcomer Asa Butterfield stars as Ender, alongside Harrison Ford, Hailee Steinfeld, Abigail … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Ender’s Game
