Today KMS is attending the Florida Redevelopment Association Regional Meeting listening to guest speakers like City Manager Mike Steigerwald talk about PACE, Property Assessed Clean Energy, for your residential or commercial properties. There are dir… - 15 hours ago, 18 May 12, 2:13pm UTC -
49 days until the City of Kissimmee's 4th of July Celebration! Who's excited to see this event back and at the Kissimmee Lakefront Park! Mark your calendars!Wall PhotosIt's not too early to begin making plans to celebrate our nation's 236th birthday.… - 3 days ago, 15 May 12, 7:06pm UTC -
Congratulations to our friends at 3 Sisters Speakeasy on 3 1/2 years of great service in Downtown Kissimmee!http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/41817_154860327864973_5372_q.jpg3 Sisters SpeakeasyWe at 3 Sisters Speakeasy are happy to have se… - 4 days ago, 15 May 12, 2:32pm UTC -
Great stats on Main Street's impact nationally among Downtowns! Thanks for sharing Main Street Wauchula!http://www.mainstreetwauchula.co/www.mainstreetwauchula.co - 4 days ago, 15 May 12, 2:26pm UTC -
Breakfast at Big Toho Marina this morning! All this for $4.75 and the sunrise is a great bonus! The Marina is located 101 Lakeshore Blvd! Open for lunch too! Mmmm. - 4 days ago, 15 May 12, 12:40pm UTC -
Another happy customer from our friends at Jammers Music Center!http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/373040_195213537241121_1280314171_q.jpgJammers Music CenterJust thought I would share a cool email we recieved from a newcomer to Jammers Mus… - 4 days ago, 14 May 12, 8:57pm UTC -
If you’re looking for pizza, you don’t have to look far in Kissimmee. Just do a quick Google search to find the map dotted with the many pizza parlors, chains and restaurants. As a Chicago area native I’m always on the lookout for great piz… - 8 hours ago, 18 May 12, 8:26pm UTC -
Check out Historic Downtown Kissimmee to see a great blend of modern and yesteryear wrapped into one quirky package. Of course I mean kwerky (or quirky) in the kindest sense. Don’t blindly go from destination to destination in this historic downt… - 16 hours ago, 18 May 12, 1:02pm UTC -
Have you ever wanted to travel to Germany and have a meal in a real German beer garden? It’s as easy as traveling to Florida and you can experience October Fest all year through. Your final destination is Disney’s Epcot where you can experience… - 2 days ago, 17 May 12, 4:34pm UTC -
Hello fellow travelers, my name is Laura and it is my pleasure to be blogging again for Visit Kissimmee. Now that I have lived in Central Florida for the past two and half years I have to say I am more excited than ever to have the ability to tell… - 3 days ago, 16 May 12, 3:13pm UTC -
Whew, what a wonderful week. Lots of wonderful ideas of things to do in Kissimmee or close to Central Florida. Visit Kissimmee for a great home base of your vacation. Started with Eileen’s introduction: Eileen Ludwig Travel Writer and Photographer… - 7 days ago, 11 May 12, 6:59pm UTC -
It is fascinating to see hot air balloons in the sky and become wistful in anticipation of someday flying in a balloon. Put it on the Bucket List. Kept thinking I would do this someday. Well that day arrived. Floating on air with Orlando Balloon Ride… - 8 days ago, 11 May 12, 1:52pm UTC -
My enchantment with Legoland starts in Billund, Denmark when I saw Miniland of European landmarks. Carlsbad California was the next encounter with California Legoland where they have similar setups to what is on display in Florida. Finally we have Le… - 8 days ago, 10 May 12, 6:47pm UTC -
Knights, royals, horses, dinner, souvenirs, and carnations…what is there not to like. A surprisingly entertaining night at Medieval Times with knights jousting and tossing carnations to people in their cheering section. The red and yellow section r… - 9 days ago, 9 May 12, 6:27pm UTC -
Capone’s is a fun dinner and show with an Italian theme from Chicago’s 1930s gangster era. There is slang starting with your entrance into the speakeasy. Each person who works at Capone’s stays in character for the era which brings the audience… - 11 days ago, 8 May 12, 1:19pm UTC -
Blue Man Group is a show of color, sound, laughter (audience), humor, drumming, and the unexpected. The show starts as you approach the walkway and see the signs of Blue Men. Each step of the way draws you into the atmosphere of the unusual. As Blue… - 11 days ago, 7 May 12, 8:40pm UTC -
Kissimmee_WX: KE: Mostly Cloudy and 75 F at Orlando, Kissimmee Municipal Airport, FL Winds are East at 10.4 MPH (9 KT). The pressure http://t.co/XLDk47h3 - 2 hours ago, 19 May 12, 2:54am UTC -
Kissimmee_WX: KE: Mostly Cloudy and 77 F at Orlando, Kissimmee Municipal Airport, FL Winds are East at 10.4 MPH (9 KT). The pressure http://t.co/XLDk47h3 - 3 hours ago, 19 May 12, 1:54am UTC -
Kissimmee_WX: KE: Mostly Cloudy and 77 F at Orlando, Kissimmee Municipal Airport, FL Winds are from the Northeast at 10.4 gusting to http://t.co/XLDk47h3 - 4 hours ago, 19 May 12, 12:54am UTC -
Kissimmee_WX: KE: Thunderstorm in Vicinity and 79 F at Orlando, Kissimmee Municipal Airport, FL Winds are East at 12.7 MPH (11 KT). T http://t.co/XLDk47h3 - 5 hours ago, 18 May 12, 11:52pm UTC -
Kissimmee_WX: KE: Partly Cloudy and 86 F at Orlando, Kissimmee Municipal Airport, FL Winds are from the Northeast at 12.7 gusting to http://t.co/XLDk47h3 - 6 hours ago, 18 May 12, 10:52pm UTC -
Kissimmee_WX: KE: A Few Clouds and 82 F at Orlando, Kissimmee Municipal Airport, FL Winds are South at 4.6 MPH (4 KT). The pressure i http://t.co/XLDk47h3 - 7 hours ago, 18 May 12, 9:50pm UTC -
Kissimmee_WX: KE: ...A SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR STRONG WIND GUSTS BETWEEN 45 AND 55 MPH AND SMALL HAIL OVER SOUT http://t.co/XlgFB1uY - 7 hours ago, 18 May 12, 9:20pm UTC -
Kissimmee_WX: KE: Mostly Cloudy and 75 F at Orlando, Kissimmee Municipal Airport, FL Winds are South at 11.5 MPH (10 KT). The pressur http://t.co/XLDk47h3 - 8 hours ago, 18 May 12, 8:50pm UTC -
Kissimmee_WX: KE: Thunderstorm in Vicinity and 90 F at Orlando, Kissimmee Municipal Airport, FL Winds are North at 4.6 MPH (4 KT). Th http://t.co/XLDk47h3 - 9 hours ago, 18 May 12, 7:50pm UTC -
Visitors to SeaWorld Orlando enjoy a day of fantastic shows, thrilling rides and aquatic attractions. Behind the scenes, though, members of SeaWorld's Animal Care team are not only taking care of the animals in the park, they are also rescuing animal… - 25 days ago, 24 Apr 12, 2:50pm UTC -
Capone's Dinner & Show will transport you back in time to the Prohibition era of the 1920s. Whisper the secret password and be entertained by mobsters and dames at this fun-filled, family-friendly show. The Capone's experience includes a buffet meal,… - 39 days ago, 10 Apr 12, 3:54pm UTC -
Gaylord Palms Resort's Old Hickory Steakhouse is a proud supporter of the Slow Food Movement which emphasizes sustainability and the use of locally acquired ingredients. In part two of fine dining at Old Hickory Steakhouse, Tonia talks with General M… - 52 days ago, 27 Mar 12, 8:34pm UTC -
Ever heard of the "Slow Food Movement?" On this episode of Kissimmee InSight, Tonia takes us into the kitchen at Old Hickory Steakhouse at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee to learn about the Slow Food Movement and what "sustainablility" means to… - 66 days ago, 14 Mar 12, 1:03pm UTC -
Gatorland is known as the Alligator Capital of the World. Now visitors can view alligators, crocodiles and other wildlife from a unique perspective. Take a ride on Gatorland's Screamin' Gator Zip Line, soaring up to 75 feet over this landmark attract… - 81 days ago, 28 Feb 12, 3:24pm UTC -
Join Tonia as she pays a visit to Houston Astros Spring Training at Osceola County Stadium. It's considered one of the very best "fan friendly" parks in the Grapefruit League and the perfect place to watch a spring training game. - 1 Feb 12, 3:23pm UTC -
Fun Spot USA, located on 192 in the heart of Kissimmee, is one of the area's most thrilling attractions. Free admission and parking make it affordable and family-friendly. Featuring the new PowerTrip Coaster, the 300-foot SkyCoaster and the very popu… - 31 Jan 12, 3:58pm UTC -
The folks at Florida EcoSafaris at Forever Florida have done it again! Along with their other exciting eco-adventures, they now have a brand new and truly relaxing way to enjoy Forever Florida's beautiful wildlife conservation area. And it's as simpl… - 17 Jan 12, 4:31pm UTC -
There's only one place in Central Florida where you can enjoy a glittering and chilly winter wonderland. That place is the Gaylord Palms Resort, where you can experience nine-degree weather in a world of hand-carved ice. Go behind the scenes at ICE!… - 21 Nov 11, 2:55pm UTC -
Missing St. Cloud juvenile soughtwww.aroundosceola.comThe St. Cloud Police Department is searching for a missing juvenile. - 10 hours ago, 18 May 12, 6:42pm UTC -
KPD mourns loss of crime scene techwww.aroundosceola.comn the often grisly world of a crime scene technician, Danny Lunsford knew how to lighten the mood. - 10 hours ago, 18 May 12, 6:34pm UTC -
Have a berry good time on farmwww.aroundosceola.comYou can find your thrill on blueberry hill. It isn’t on a hill exactly, but Osceola County has its first “u-pick” berry farm for blueberries and blackberries. - 10 hours ago, 18 May 12, 6:33pm UTC -
Festival of Festivals more than just hot airwww.aroundosceola.comGoing on a hot air balloon ride won’t be the only way to get high when the Kissimmee Festival of Festivals debuts in September. - 10 hours ago, 18 May 12, 6:32pm UTC -
St. Cloud police roll out remodel of its departmentwww.aroundosceola.comAfter a year of planning and four months of construction, the St. Cloud Police Department in April unveiled the complete remodel of its facility on Neptune Road. - 10 hours ago, 18 May 12, 6:31pm UTC -
State board lowers FCAT writing test pass grade after scores dropwww.aroundosceola.comThe State Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to lower the passing grade for the Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test writing test to a 3.0 from a 4.0 af… - 2 days ago, 16 May 12, 7:03pm UTC -
Teen credited for saving adult’s lifewww.aroundosceola.comLuis Escobar, a junior at the Professional and Technical High School in Kissimmee, thought April 25 would be a routine Wednesday as he left the cafeteria with a few friends to return to his… - 2 days ago, 16 May 12, 7:02pm UTC -
Wounded vets benefit from new equine therapy programwww.aroundosceola.comLito Santos hopped on his only foot up to the side of Seemore, his therapy horse, before jumping into the saddle, adjusting his weight and taking the reins in a riding ring at O… - 2 days ago, 16 May 12, 7:02pm UTC -
Prostitution sting nets 76 arrestsaroundosceola.comMembers of the Kissimmee Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division along with St. Cloud Police Department detectives last week arrested 76 people for prostitution-related crimes while usi… - 3 days ago, 15 May 12, 7:05pm UTC -
Satterfield extradited to Osceola, faces murder chargeswww.aroundosceola.comVideo of press conference. Kevin Satterfield, the man accused of shooting and killing his wife and daughter’s boyfriend and critically wounding his pregnant daughter May 1… - 5 days ago, 14 May 12, 12:06pm UTC -
Florida took the equivalent of a teacher's red pen to students' FCAT essays this week, marking up error after error and then scrawling a lousy grade at the top of the papers. - 6 hours ago, 18 May 12, 10:53pm UTC -
Gov. Rick Scott issued reinstatement order todayKISSIMMEE – Osceola Clerk of Court Malcom Thompson's exile from the county courthouse ends Monday, three months after being removed from office over workplace violence accusations. - 8 hours ago, 18 May 12, 9:04pm UTC -
ST. CLOUD – Skyler Dillard has not been seen since leaving her Beehive Circle more than a month ago, according to police. - 9 hours ago, 18 May 12, 7:57pm UTC -
The 13 t h and final suspect in a white supremacy group accused of training in Osceola County for a race war has been held for the past week in the Sarasota County Jail, records show. - 14 hours ago, 18 May 12, 3:12pm UTC -
Gov. Rick Scott to send Thompson back to work after acquittals in workplace violence trialsOsceola County Clerk of Court Malcom Thompson's staff learned this afternoon that Gov. Rick Scott is allowing him to return to work. - 1 day ago, 17 May 12, 9:11pm UTC -
Spending on a pair of big-ticket projects at Walt Disney World — the "Next Generation Experience" technology initiative and the expansion of the Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland section — has sent an already big theme-park construction bill even highe… - 1 day ago, 17 May 12, 9:08pm UTC -
Accomplice turned informant to serve 20 yearsKISSIMMEE – Before two men faced justice for the brutal murder of Charles "Mickey" Kilpatrick Wednesday, those who knew him were able to share memories of the man they described as remarkable. - 2 days ago, 16 May 12, 10:31pm UTC -
A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday revived a Central Florida teacher's lawsuit against a Christian school that fired her after she admitted to conceiving a child before her marriage. - 2 days ago, 16 May 12, 7:04pm UTC -
Supporters of the 12 suspected members of the American Front white supremacist organization will hold a rally in St. Cloud Tuesday evening, police said. - 3 days ago, 16 May 12, 3:50am UTC -
Charter amendment would make county commission elections nonpartisanA proposed charter amendment that would make Osceola County Commission races nonpartisan has become tangled in partisan politics. - 3 days ago, 16 May 12, 2:57am UTC -
Tagged: Star Wars, Disney's Star Wars Weekends2012 Dance Off with Star Wars Stars - Hyperspace Hoopla at Star Wars Weekendswww.youtube.comAll the full performances from the 2012 Hyperspace Hoopla. This Dance-Off with the Star Wars Stars concludes eac… - 24 mins ago, 19 May 12, 4:19am UTC -
Tagged: Star Wars, Disney's Star Wars Weekends2012 Dance Off with Star Wars Stars - Hyperspace Hoopla at Star Wars Weekendswww.youtube.comAll the full performances from the 2012 Hyperspace Hoopla. This Dance-Off with the Star Wars Stars concludes eac… - 25 mins ago, 19 May 12, 4:18am UTC -
C-3PO on stage with Snig and Oopla for the Padawan Challenge: #sww2012 http://instagr.am/p/KyPszxH996/Instagram Photos - 6 hours ago, 18 May 12, 10:40pm UTC -
Tagged: Star Wars Disney's Star Wars WeekendsThe Carbon Freeze Me experience at Disney's Star Wars Weekendswww.youtube.comDebuting at the 2012 Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios, guests will have the opportunity to relive the famous car… - 9 hours ago, 18 May 12, 7:51pm UTC -
Tagged: Star Wars Disney's Star Wars Weekends Her Universe Official Fan Page James Arnold Taylor 2012 Star Wars Weekends Parade at Disney's Hollywood Studios on May 18, Opening Daywww.youtube.comStar Wars Weekends has returned once again to Disney's… - 10 hours ago, 18 May 12, 6:47pm UTC -
Tagged: Disney's Star Wars Weekends Her Universe Official Fan PageNew Her Universe line debuts at Disney’s Star Wars Weekends 2012 - Orlando Attractions Magazineattractionsmagazine.comIt’s a good time to be a fangirl of the Star Wars saga as Her… - 10 hours ago, 18 May 12, 6:24pm UTC -
Wanna go to this summer's Harry Potter convention at Universal? Here's a link to special half-price tickets: https://www.google.com/offers/home?utm_source=undefined&utm_medium=undefined&utm_campaign=undefined#details/1112c2980da93cb9/R6T2RC61OPFJJGRE… - 14 hours ago, 18 May 12, 2:18pm UTC -
As we have done in the past, we wanted to give our loyal Disney Parks Blog readers a heads-up that ticket prices at the Disneyland Resort will be increasing, starting on May 20. This summer is one of the most anticipated times in the Resort's history… - 6 hours ago, 18 May 12, 11:01pm UTC -
Internet sensations Sophia Grace and Rosie were at Disney California Adventure park yesterday taping a segment for “The Ellen Degeneres Show.” - 7 hours ago, 18 May 12, 10:00pm UTC -
There are some tasty treats at Star Wars Weekends 2012 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, with R2-D2 being “the droid you are looking for” each weekend. - 8 hours ago, 18 May 12, 9:00pm UTC -
When you’re part of a family, you try to take care of things for one another. Forty-five years ago, four young performers changed from complete strangers to a literal band of brothers, named Micky, Davy, Mike and Peter. The Monkees were a lightning… - 8 hours ago, 18 May 12, 8:30pm UTC -
So if you remember last week(remember the word "remember!") I talked about how Disney Parks kicked off our "Summer To Remember" with a huge media event, announcements of new attractions, world-wide itineraries, and new ships. There are zillions of wa… - 10 hours ago, 18 May 12, 6:42pm UTC -
If you picked up the May issue of Conde Nast Traveler, you may already know that Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawai`I, is one of 12 US hotels included on the “Hot List” for 2012. Also on the list, in the spa category, is Laniwai, th… - 12 hours ago, 18 May 12, 5:00pm UTC -
Wow! I can’t believe it’s the last weekend of the 19th Annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival already. Seventy-five days go by pretty fast! - 14 hours ago, 18 May 12, 3:00pm UTC -
I recently visited California, where I had one of the most amazing experiences of my Disney career. Imagineer Vanessa Hunt gave me a tour of the Walt Disney Imagineering Art Library vault in Glendale. This place houses the original art of the most i… - 16 hours ago, 18 May 12, 1:00pm UTC -
Nothing sets the mood over a tasty meal like just the right music. In this video, we take you behind the scenes and into the recording studio with Bill Cantos. Cantos is the music arranger of all the tunes that you’ll hear in the new Carthay Circle… - 1 day ago, 17 May 12, 11:03pm UTC -
Make plans now for the largest gathering of Turbo Buick powered vehicles in Florida at the 13th Annual Turbo Buicks at Old Town from 10am – 4pm. This show benefits local charity New Hope for Kids. www.cfgnt.com - 3 Feb 12, 3:19pm UTC -
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A teacher was suspended from the classroom after video surfaced that showed her walking into a hotel hand-in-hand with a boy that authorities say could be one of her students. - 18 mins ago, 19 May 12, 4:25am UTC -
The Department of Children and Families said it will investigate the shooting deaths to help prevent it from happening again. - 18 mins ago, 19 May 12, 4:25am UTC -
Many victims of recent vandalism thought it was the work of kids, but authorities say the prime suspects are two men. - 8 hours ago, 18 May 12, 8:51pm UTC -
Legal analysts say multiple witnesses, including at least one officer at the scene, help George Zimmerman make the case that he was the one being beat up the night he shot 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. - 8 hours ago, 18 May 12, 8:50pm UTC -
Jurors began deliberating Friday in the corruption trial of former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards. - 9 hours ago, 18 May 12, 8:11pm UTC -
Antigravity treadmill not just for astronauts anymore. A twist on the traditional treadmill helps people with joint pain. - 13 hours ago, 18 May 12, 3:38pm UTC -
Overall RatingValueServiceAtmosphereFoodPizza Hut – West Kissimmee 4975 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy. Kissimmee, FL, 34746 (407) 396-7273 - 19 Oct 11, 11:17pm UTC -
Overall RatingValueCleanlinessServiceSleep QualityHampton Inn & Suites Orlando – South Lake Buena Vista 4971 Calypso Cay Way, Kissimmee, FL 34746 (407) 396-8700 - 19 Oct 11, 6:32pm UTC -
Wow...it's warmer here than Kissimmee right now. How's that for crazy @pippyicart?!
