Again, looking at my vault found me more pictures, that should be in my blog for you and me , It is a post of family memories after all if reading my blog you know this was done as part of recounting my life’s history for my generations to come, And of course, Florida is very much a part of my life after living 18 years plus 4 yrs of university studies, I have some memorable spots that were briefly mentioned or not a all and they should be, Therefore, let me tell you more of my curiosities of Florida, part V !!! Hope you enjoy the post as I.
The Orange County Convention Center is located by 9800 International Dr in Orlando, Florida. Opened on February 25, 1983 as the Orange County Convention and Civic Center, it is the primary public convention center for the Central Florida region and the second-largest convention center in the United States The OCCC consists of two buildings joined together by a covered pedestrian bridge. The West Building, opening in four phases from February 27, 1983 of exhibition space, and 1996, is located on the south side of International Drive. The North/South Building, located on the north side of International Drive, was completed in 2003. Today, the first four phases are referred to as the “West Building”, and Phase V is referred to as the “North/South Building”, as it is divided into North and South Exhibition Halls which can be joined to form one large exhibition space or subdivided into six different halls a ballroom and meeting space to bridge the North and South lobbies. Construction began in late 2025 and is expected to finish 2029. I am glad to find me a paper picture in my album at a time took my family to see the Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey circus (see pic) performance back omg way back,,,,
The official Orange County Convention and Civic Center of Orlando : https://www.occc.net/
The official Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey circus : https://www.ringling.com/circus/
The second Tomorrowland opened on October 1, 1971, at the Magic Kingdom in the ,Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista but popularly known as in Orlando, Florida, Put the pedal to the metal in your very own hotrod and cruise along a scenic miniature motorway. Take the wheel of a gas-powered car and strap yourself in for an exciting and scenic drive. As the checkered flag is waved, you’re off! Racers who are at least 54 inches (137 cm) tall can drive their own gas-powered race car. Guests who are at least 32 inches (81 cm) tall may also drive their own cars as long as they are accompanied by someone who is at least 54 inches (137 cm) tall. Since taking my boys this was one of their favorite rides and continuos now in Disneyland Paris, I for one opted early for Space Mountain, and concerts ; and now its the Star War ride,
The Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Orlando on tomorrowland speedway : https://www.disneyworld.eu/attractions/magic-kingdom/tomorrowland-speedway/
On the northern edge of the Plaza de la Constitucion, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine stands as the oldest Catholic church in the city and the oldest parish in the United States. It remains active today, offering regular services and welcoming visitors daily. It is located at 38 Cathedral Place between Charlotte and St. George Streets. Constructed over five years (1793–1797), Its congregation, established in 1565, is the oldest Christian congregation in the contiguous United States , My old pic is the main altar which on a better pic you would see behind it, three statues. In the center, is a high relief depiction of the Risen Christ as King, flanked by statues of Saint Peter on the right, and, Saint Augustine on the left. We lived for several years only 45 min from St Augustine and came often for sights and dining, a wonderful town that came upon after playing vs Flagler college in soccer with my ERAU university of Daytona Beach,
The official parish of Saint Augustine on the cathedral : https://thefirstparish.org/
The Saint Augustine tourist office on the cathedral : https://www.visitstaugustine.com/thing-to-do/cathedral-basilica-st-augustine
The Miami Seaquarium was a 38-acre (15 ha) oceanarium located on the island of Key Biscayne in Biscayne Bay, Miami-Dade County, Florida, The seaquarium closed after 70 years of operation on October 12, 2025. Founded in 1955, it was one of the oldest continuously operating oceanariums in the United States, The Seaquarium was located at 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway. The Shark Channel one of the most popular attractions in the aquarium when it opened in 1955; and still going strong. The Golden Dome presents a spectacle of sea lions and seals. The Top Deck Dolphin and the Flipper Dolphin are shows that feature dolphins. The park has two pools dedicated to bottlenose dolphin shows, the Top Deck Dolphin Show and the Flipper Dolphin Show, as well as a third pool, Dolphin Harbor, dedicated to public interactions with dolphins. I came here early on as a young men for the aura of the sea in me, then came back many times with the family and even when visit Florida from France in 2009 came by it again, The pic is old omg don’t ask for the year but is the sea lions and seals channel, Needed to have it here for the memories of always, Sadly this wonderful facility has closed ! There is a story of creating a complex with a marine look without animals pending more news, Also, many times for the beach, picnics and boating here !!
The Miami and the Beaches tourist office on Key Biscayne : https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/plan-your-trip/insider-guides/key-biscayne-guide
There you go folks, a walk of nostalgia from my very earlier life and later visits in 2009 and 2015 to my Florida. The wonders of the Sunshine State of Florida that still rings a bell to my ears on each stretch of meter I take on this world. Again, hope you enjoy my latest my curiosities of Florida, part V !!! as I.
And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!
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