Major Beach Soccer Coming to Cocoa Beach!
Major Beach Soccer is coming to Cocoa Beach on Florida’s Space Coast July 22-23, 2017. Beach Soccer is young by global sporting standards. The game started in Brazil and was played on beaches around the world for years, but the rules were officially codified in 1992. It is a FIFA-Sanctioned branch of the soccer family. […]
2016 Spring Training – Florida’s Grapefruit League
Spring is in the air… and spring training has begun! Florida is the home of Major League Baseball’s Grapefruit League and spring training 2016.
Spring training typically lasts about six weeks, starting in late February and running until just before the season opening day (and often right at the end of spring training, some teams will play spring training games on the same day other teams have opening day of the season), traditionally the first week of April. Pitchers and catchers report to spring training first because pitchers benefit from a longer training period. A few days later, the position players arrive and team practice begins. Team members normally wear their batting practice uniforms for the duration of spring training and only wear their normal jerseys beginning on Opening Day.
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Top 5 Spring Break Destinations
Where are we going on Spring Break in 2016?
After a long winter, Spring Break couldn’t come soon enough for many of us. Google has determined the top Spring Break destinations based on searches related to Spring Break travel. Here are the top 5 destinations where US travelers may be headed this year.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Coconut Grove Arts Festival Coming This Month
The 53rd annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival® presented by the Terra Group will showcase the works of 360 nationally recognized artists along the scenic streets of Coconut Grove this Presidents Day Weekend, February 13-15.
Artists from across the United States, Argentina, Canada, Georgia and Hungary are among those representing the Arts Festival’s 13 main categories: 2D Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Digital Art, Printmaking & Drawing, Watercolor, Claywork, Glass, Fiber, Jewelry & Metalwork, 3D Mixed Media, Sculpture and Wood.
The Arts Festival’s “New & Emerging Artist” category has once again invited a few artists, between the ages of 18 and 29, to exhibit at their first outdoor, fine arts festival.
All 45 of last year’s award winners will also return to this year’s event, while nearly 23 percent of participants are brand new artists to the festival. On the local register, 83 artists are from Florida with 24 of these artists represe
2016 NASCAR Schedule, Track Links and Area Lodging
With the 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series only a few weeks away, The I-95 Exit Guide has just published it’s annual NASCAR schedule feature.
The new section lists the 2016 NASCAR schedule with links to the individual track websites. The feature also includes information on lodging near each track as well as in the immediate area.
You can find the 2016 NASCAR Schedule feature at www.i95exitguide.com/nascar-weekends/.
The Myrtle Beach Area Announces New Developments For 2016
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina continues to rank as one of the fastest-growing family and vacation destinations in the nation attracting annually more than 17 million visitors. Myrtle Beach also continues to prove that it’s worthy of the moniker “The Grand Strand,” receiving several recent accolades including being named one of the Best East Coast Beaches by TravelChannel.com, a Top 10 East Coast Beach Making a Splash by Tripadvisor and one of the Top 10 Beach Destinations in the U.S. for Honeymooners by Tripping.com.
This year visitors to the Myrtle Beach area will see additional events, new restaurants and hotels.The following are a just a few
Virginia Declares State of Emergency in Response to the Forcasted Winter Storm
Governor Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency, an action that authorizes state agencies to assist local governments in responding to a major winter storm that is expected to impact the Commonwealth through Sunday.
In declaring a state of emergency, the governor authorizes state agencies to identify and position resources for quick response anywhere they are needed in Virginia. This action does not apply to individuals or private businesses.
Governor McAuliffe urges Virginians to prepare for this major winter storm, which could dump up to two feet of snow in central and northern regions. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph, sleet and freezing rain could result in downed trees, power outages and blocked roads.
“Keeping Virginians safe in the event of severe weather is our top concern – that is why Virginia began preparing for severe winter weather yesterday by ordering more than 500 vehicles out to pretreat roads in Northern Virginia,” said Governor McAuliff
State of Emergency in Maryland in Anticipation of Historic Snowstorm
Governor Larry Hogan today signed an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency in Maryland, beginning Friday, January 22 at 7 a.m., in anticipation of a potentially historic storm which could bring up to two feet of snow and blizzard-like conditions.
“Our state is taking every precaution – coordinating all available resources – to prepare to clear roads, manage incidents, and recover from this storm,” said Governor Hogan. “We urge all Marylanders to take action now to prepare, before this severe weather strikes, with the knowledge that our state will do everything it can to respond quickly, effectively and efficiently to this major storm event.”
The Hogan administration has asked state agencies, including the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), to make preparations for the incoming storms.
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Virginia DOT Ready for Massive Winter Storm Anticipated to Have Severe Impacts This Week
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) crews are in full deployment mode for a statewide winter storm that is expected to bring heavy snow fall, including freezing rain, with the height of the storm to hit Friday.
“Crews are in 24-hour operations with a significant force of crew members, equipment and materials and we are continuing to treat roads with anti-icing materials in advance of the next storm,” said VDOT Commissioner Charlie Kilpatrick. “With a storm of this magnitude, driving conditions will be extremely hazardous. I urge motorists to plan ahead, monitor weather conditions and stay off the roads during the storm.”
Currently there are some slick road conditions in the southwestern and northern regions of Virginia. Motorists should watch for icy patches, particularly on bridges and overpasses.
Crews are treating roads with anti-icing materials.
VDOT is preparing for total accumulations of one to three feet of snow across the state, w
North Carolina DOT Crews Prepare for Winter Weather
N.C. Department of Transportation crews across the state are monitoring weather conditions across the state and are prepared to handle winter weather when necessary.
Crews began pre-treating interstates, N.C. and U.S. routes, as well as other heavily traveled roads with a salt-water mixture called brine in advance of winter weather forecast. Those efforts will continue as another storm is forecast to hit the state.
More than 1.1 million gallons of brine have been used as part of statewide anti-icing operations, as of Thursday morning.
The latest model data from Thursday morning suggests snow and sleet at the onset late Thursday night, changing to freezing rain Friday, then all rain across southern and southeastern portions of North Carolina on Friday afternoon.
Learn more about how NCDOT prepares for winter weather.
Get tips to keep you safe, if you have to be on the roads.
Equipment, supplies and additional manpower are ready and on standby t
Daytona International Speedway’s $400 Million Project Nears Completion
The world’s first motorsports stadium will be ready for its debut later this month at the Rolex 24 At Daytona Weekend.
After more than two years of redeveloping its nearly mile-long front stretch, Daytona International Speedway’s (DIS) $400 million DAYTONA Rising project is near completion. On Tuesday, DIS received its temporary certificate of occupancy which allows us to begin moving into the facility and fully prepare for the upcoming race season. The world’s first motorsports stadium will be ready for its debut later this month at the Rolex 24 At Daytona Weekend.
Since kicking off the project in July 2013, DIS has celebrated tremendous milestones along the way including the DAYTONA Rising 500 groundbreaking ceremony, the first-ever DAYTONA Rising Escalator Duel to activate the new vertical transportation as well as the recent lighting of the massive identification sign.
“After more than two years of dedication and hard work, we’re thrilled that our
Work on Maine I-95 in York Begins Today
Beginning Thursday, January 14, 2016, drilling and excavation crews will be performing work on property owned by the Maine Turnpike Authority located at Mile 8.8.
This geotechnical work is being done for the purpose of allowing more detailed design of an Open Road Tolling (ORT) plaza at Mile 8.8.
Work will occur between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM starting on Thursday, January 14, 2016 and is expected to take place for several days. Lane closures and shoulder closures are anticipated during this time. Please use caution when approaching this area.
The Maine Turnpike Authority appreciates motorists’ patience and understanding during this work.
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Winter Sleigh Rides in Connecticut
Celebrate winter in Connecticut with a horse-drawn sleigh ride at one of five Connecticut farms! Take an invigorating journey through scenic snow-covered fields and country paths for a memorable, quintessentially Connecticut experience. It’s a perfect romantic ride for two, a special family outing, or winter adventure with friends this season. Bundle up, grab a cup of hot mulled cider, listen to the jingle bells and enjoy!
Allegra Farm & Sleigh Museum – East Haddam
Experience a working livery stable as it was in the 1800s. Antique carriages in Coach House. Hay and sleigh rides, country carriage rides, bon fires. Historic and educational programs, restoration and wheelwright shop.
Cedar Knoll Farm – Lisbon
Horse drawn carriages, wagons and sleighs for weddings and
North Carolina Attractions to Shine During National Park Service Centennial
From the Blue Ridge Parkway to Cape Hatteras National Seashore, North Carolina will shine throughout the U.S. National Park Service’s 100th anniversary celebration in 2016.
The state is home to the oldest national seashore (Cape Hatteras), the most popular national park (Great Smoky Mountains) as well as the Blue Ridge Parkway, known as “America’s Favorite Drive,” and Cape Lookout National Seashore, whose golden anniversary coincides with the National Park Service centennial.
Other properties include the Appalachian Trail, the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site in Flat Rock and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site on Roanoke Island, where the British made their first attempt at a permanent settlement in the New World. Pictured: Family of wild horses on Shackleford Banks, part of Cape Lookout National Seashore.
Developers Anticipate Construction to Begin on The Outlets at Richmond This Summer
Developers planning to build the Outlets at Richmond, a massive shopping complex just off I-95 exit 89, hope to begin construction this summer.
Craig Realty Group submitted its plans for the development to the Hanover County Planning Department and are hoping for preliminary approval this week.
The Outlets at Richmond will provide an upscale shopping experience with quality brand-name merchandise for the Richmond area and surrounding region.
According to site plans, the complex will consist of four buildings totaling 375,000 square feet of retail space, filled with an exciting selection of nationally recognized retailers as well as trendy local and regional merchants, and surrounded by hotels and restaurants
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