[Shotimes] Florida ... semi (OT)

[SHOLANDO@aol.com]

The BEST way, but not the cheapest way, to avoid traffic in and through 
Orlando is to take the 417 (toll road) around the city.  It starts just south of 
St. John's River (between Deltona and Sanford, which is north of Orlando) and 
goes all the way to Disney.  It actually dumps you off right on 192, main 
entrance into Disney World. It will cost you about $6.00 to go all the way around, 
but you'll save time and there really isn't anything to see going through 
Orlando.  Going south (west on I-4) in the morning is BAD, and going North (East on 
I-4) is bad in the evening.

As far as tickets - I don't have any! I haven't been to Disney World in 
Years.  Busch Gardens in Tampa and Sea World in Orlando both offer FREE BEER at 
their Hospitality House locations.

The 'BEST Beach' in Central Florida is Play-a-Linda, the northern most part 
is NUDE, but it's the most pristine beach in a 100 mile radius. It's official 
name is Canaveral National Seashore. If you're heading over to Tampa/St. Pete 
then you HAVE to go to Ft. Desoto Beach.  It's the best beach in that vicinity. 
 

Try and get away from the tourist areas, I know most of us who live here do. 

You could try an airboat ride along East 50 (Colonial). It's on the way to 
and from the beach and Kennedy Space Center.  Very few Tourists know about that, 
and you can see some of the natural sites still around the Central Florida 
area.  There's the Natural Springs that are in the Wekiva State Park.  The 
Orlando Magic stink this year, so you could probably get tickets to any game.  If 
you're in Deltona, Mount Dora is a real Gem of a town to go and spend a few 
hours antiquing.

If you have any problems while in the area my cell is (407) 539-4736 I always 
have it with me.

Rob Lawn
(SHOLANDO)