European Flowers Make Inroads in Traditional Valentine’s Day Bed of Roses

Red-rose arrangements remain men’s favorite floral picks for Valentine’s Day, but local florists say European flower ensembles are making inroads. Colorful mixes of Holland-grown tulips, lilies, irises and snap dragons are the latest trend that florists say may have been encouraged by television celebrities such as Oprah and Martha Stewart. Kent Whitnah, owner of Capitol [...]

51st Annual Daytona 500 Speeds Through Florida on Valentine’s Day Weekend

On Sunday, February 15, 2009, the Daytona 500 will speed through Florida, bringing with it the biggest, richest and most prestigious race in the country just in time for Valentine’s Day and President’s Day weekend. The highly-anticipated event also brings with it thousands of fans, who will no doubt, be looking for an affordable Orlando [...]