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> Orlando is exciting! From golf tournaments to theme parks to fabulous dining, there is never a shortage of things to do in this town. But, if you’ve found yourself just a little too busy these past few months to really enjoy what Otown has to offer, Orlando Style will fill you in on some of the most talked about and hot events from March and April.
Orlando Style’s Preview Party at Crave
In Case You Missed It News, Events + Gossip from around the city By: Jennifer Marcus Read more at: StyleToMe.com
If you love shopping and finding a bargain, then you have probably been to the Prime Outlets here in Orlando. Heather Bowie from Herbron, KY was awarded a $5000 shopping spree to the Outlets along with a three-day/two-night stay in the Celebrate Your Style Giveaway Sweepstakes. The fierce James Aguiar, fashion expert and host of Full Frontal Fashion and Where D’Ya Get That? also was there to help Bowie dress to impress. Aguiar wasn’t the only one helping out in our city. Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orlando Magic superstar Dwight Howard were encouraging kids at the fourth annual CityKidz! Buddy’s Benefit for Children, which was held in March at Amway Arena. The event helps raise awareness and funds for the Parramore Kids Zone program offering more opportunities to the youth of Parramore. Kids got to experience the first round action of the NCAA Men’s basketball tournament on multiple screens throughout the arena. Everyone had a ball! Across town just days later and on a beautiful sunny day, more sports action was taking place on the golf course at Isleworth Golf & Country Club for the 7th annual PGA Tour sponsored Tavistock Cup. The annual event pairs professional golf members of Lake Nona against their counterparts at Isleworth Golf & Country Club, both premier golf communities in Orlando, in addition to raising money for various organizations around the world. Lake Nona, led by captain Ernie Els, took home the trophy on enemy turf defeating Isleworth, led by Mark O’Meara. Isleworth’s Tiger Woods wasn’t in attendance this year but we’re looking forward to seeing him back at it in 2011!
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And locals had a lot to look forward to when they had the chance to experience what a club is like outdoors. Orlando Style was one of the sponsors of the Cointreau Chillounge night at Lake Eola. Some 4,000 people enjoyed in the festivities, which had everything you can imagine: dancing under the stars, fireworks and good food and wine. This fun and enjoyable night benefited the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida. And in late April, one great restaurant and one great lounge bar were unveiled. OS paired up for the Grand Opening with Zeta Lounge Bar located at the Hilton Bonnet Creek, located next to the newly fabulous Waldorf Astoria, and Crave Restaurant, located next to Mall of the Millenia. VIP’s at Zeta Lounge enjoyed a jammin’ night with Tammy G and Johnny Mag. Complimentary Spa manicure certificates at the WA by Guerlain were given away to the first 10 ladies to arrive and a raffle was held for rounds of golf at the WA Golf Club, dining certificates to the Hilton and other exciting giveaways. Orlando Style’s Preview Party at Crave Restaurant’s Grand Opening was amazing! Nearly 700 guests were in attendance including actor Quinton Aaron from The Blind Side. OS also announced the winner of the Face 2009 contest, which went to the stunning Gwendalyn. She walked away with thousands of dollars worth of goods from sponsors of Face 2009 and a one-year contract with BeBe Models. Both nights were ones that people won’t soon forget and now we’ve got two more knock out places to add to our list of top Orlando hot spots! Go and check out these awesome places and we’ll see you next month to fill you in!< Know of a not-to-be-missed event? Do Tell!
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