Podcasts about Amway Arena

In the latest episode of None But The Brave, co-hosts Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean discuss two new releases from Bruce Springsteen. First up is the release of Blind Spot, the first song from the upcoming Streets Of Philadelphia Sessions that will be in the Tracks 2 box set, and they are very excited about its arrival. Later, they discuss the latest release from the Springsteen archive series, the 2008 show from Amway Arena in Orlando. For more information on exclusive NBTB content via Patreon, please visit: Patreon.com/NBTBPodcast. This show is sponsored by DistroKid. Use this link to support the show and get 30% off your first year: http://distrokid.com/vip/nbtb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

rWotD Episode 2516: War on I-4 (arena football) Welcome to random Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of a random Wikipedia page every day.The random article for Sunday, 24 March 2024 is War on I-4 (arena football).The War on I–4 was a rivalry between the Tampa Bay Storm and the Orlando Predators in the Arena Football League. The teams met at least twice and up to four times a season starting in 1991, and both were consistently at the top of the league standings. The rivalry has been compared to the Yankees – Red Sox rivalry in Major League Baseball. Although the Tampa Bay and Orlando markets, separated by an 80-mile stretch of Interstate 4, have teams in each of the major professional sports leagues of the United States and Canada, none of the Big Five leagues had a team in both cities. Orlando has the Magic of the NBA and Orlando City SC of MLS while Tampa Bay hosts the Rays in MLB, Buccaneers in the NFL and Lightning in the NHL. Despite each market being of relatively large size in its own respective right, few leagues (especially those that have had long histories) have attempted to place teams in both cities; this has created few opportunities for the two nearby cities to form rivalries. The Arena Football League was an aberration in this regard when it approved the Orlando Predators as an expansion team in 1991, then allowed for the Pittsburgh Gladiators, a charter AFL team, to relocate to the Tampa Bay area and become the Tampa Bay Storm. The Storm and Predators became instant rivals.The games were played either at the teams' respective home arenas. At the time the series ended, these arenas were Amway Center for Orlando and Amalie Arena (previously known as the "Ice Palace", "St. Pete Times Forum", and "Tampa Bay Times Forum") for Tampa Bay. Games hosted by the Storm before the 1997 season were held at what is now Tropicana Field, but was known as "Florida Suncoast Dome" before 1994 and "Thunderdome" thereafter. Games hosted by the Predators until the end of the 2010 season were at Hummer Field at the Amway Arena (originally the "Orlando Arena", later "TD Waterhouse Centre"). For the 2014 season, the Predators played at CFE Arena on the campus of the University of Central Florida.The Predators led the overall series 34–27 in regular season and playoff games combined. The sides met eight times in the AFL playoffs, with each team winning four times, twice being in the ArenaBowl, with each team winning once. Their final playoff meeting was on August 14, 2010 in the American Conference Championship game, in which Tampa Bay won 63–62 as a long field goal attempt by the Predators fell short as time expired. The games between the teams were notable for featuring some of the highest attendances in AFL history. The ArenaBowl IX title match of September 1, 1995 drew an Arena Bowl record crowd of 25,087 to Thunderdome to see the Storm defeat the Predators by 48–35. Both teams were known to organize bus trips for supporters down Interstate 4 (hence the War on I-4) to the other city to see their squad play. The series also had the top overall attendance record in league history when Orlando defeated Tampa Bay 46–45 in front of 28,745 at the Florida Suncoast Dome in week 6 of the 1993 AFL season.In 2010, the rivalry resumed after a year off caused by the Arena Football League suspending operations in 2009. The rivalry ended when Orlando announced they would suspend operations following the conclusion of the 2016 season. Tampa Bay did the same following the 2017 season. The Predators were relaunched as an expansion team in the National Arena League prior to the 2019 season. The Arena Football League ceased operations after filing for Shortly after the Predators withdrew from the AFL, the University of South Florida, based in Tampa, and the University of Central Florida, based in Orlando, claimed the "War on I-4" name for their own sports rivalries.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:35 UTC on Sunday, 24 March 2024.For the full current version of the article, see War on I-4 (arena football) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm Kevin Neural.

This week the DeLorean takes us back to Sunday January 21, 1990 at the Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida for the Royal Rumble then we temporarily return to the year 2024 to take a look at NJPW New Beginning in Sapporo Night 1 which took place on February 23, 2024

#pelicansnews #neworleanspelicans #orlandomagic Join Big Q & DC as we dive deep into the Pelicans' preseason finale showdown against the Orlando Magic at the Amway Arena. From standout performances to crucial turning points, we cover it all. Plus, stay tuned for postgame insights from Pelicans' Head Coach Willie Green, offering an exclusive peek into the team's mindset after the clash.But that's not all! We also cast our eyes forward, giving you a brief preview of what to expect from the Pelicans in the upcoming season. It's all the basketball analysis and discussion you need in one place!

Week 8 in the National Arena League is here! The stories lines are just as good as the action on the field. To start, Antonio Brown will debut for his Albany Empire team as they host the Fayetteville Mustangs. While the Battle of "Louds of the Muck" between the West Texas Warbirds and the Orlando Predators takes place in Amway Arena. Finally, Week 8 Game of the Week between the Jacksonville Sharks and the San Antonino Gunslinger should bring every NAL Fan to tune in to this Sunday Night, as both top tier teams battle for curtal tiebreaker impactions. 10:15 Fayetteville Mustangs vs Albany Empire 10:35 West Texas Warbirds vs Orlando Predators 10:50 NAL Game of the Week Sharks vs Gunslingers 11:10 NAL Week 8 Pickem

Ethan and Andy are back with an electric episode as we talk about James Krause effectively being banned from the sport while an FBI probe is underway for his illegal fight betting. We break down what that means for the sport, as well as his fighters. Ethan also attended UFC Orlando live and in person, so he and Andy will break down the entire card and talk about the night that was inside Amway Arena. We will also talk about Nate Diaz presented an honor, OneFC's USA debut, Dana White slap league, and much more. You can also watch this episode on video via the W2M Network Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/bMoR39mYtkw - Plugs - Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/aydMgvUN9d Visit Our Website: https://w2mnet.com/ MMA 4 Marks Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mma4marks Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetwork Follow Us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@w2mnetwork2 Follow Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2mnetwork/ Ethan Twitter: https://twitter.com/shostoppa24 Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetwork Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

Ethan and Andy are back with an electric episode as we talk about James Krause effectively being banned from the sport while an FBI probe is underway for his illegal fight betting. We break down what that means for the sport, as well as his fighters. Ethan also attended UFC Orlando live and in person, so he and Andy will break down the entire card and talk about the night that was inside Amway Arena. We will also talk about Nate Diaz presented an honor, OneFC's USA debut, Dana White slap league, and much more. You can also watch this episode on video via the W2M Network Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/bMoR39mYtkw - Plugs - Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/aydMgvUN9d Visit Our Website: https://w2mnet.com/ MMA 4 Marks Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mma4marks Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/w2mnetwork Follow Us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@w2mnetwork2 Follow Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w2mnetwork/ Ethan Twitter: https://twitter.com/shostoppa24 Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/w2mnetwork Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/W2MNetwork

Em viagem aos Estados Unidos, um conhecido foi assistir com o filho a um jogo de basquete da NBA em Orlando, na Amway Arena. Ainda no Brasil. comprou os ingressos pela internet e embarcou para Nova Iorque. No dia de ir para Orlando, uma nevasca impediu o voo e eles perderam o jogo. E ele conformou-se. De volta ao Brasil, surpreso, recebeu um email da Amway Arena perguntando por que ele não foi ao jogo. Mais surpreso ainda ficou quando responderam que o ingresso incluía um seguro para casos assim. “O senhor gostaria de utilizar o seguro?” Ele concordou e recebeu pelo correio um cheque de cerca de 120 dólares. Putz! Para nós que temos de sair no tapa para tirar o bicão da nossa cadeira numerada nos principais estádios do Brasil, que custou uma pequena fortuna; que temos de usar um banheiro imundo; que pagamos uma nota para um guardador de carros não riscar nosso automóvel; que corremos risco de vida a cada vez que vamos a um estádio, o relato do meu conhecido é peça de ficção. Essa história tem muito a dizer sobre a competência técnica e profissional dos norte-americanos. Mas sabe o que realmente me chamou a atenção? Foi o que eu chamo de “competência moral.” Alguém tomou a decisão moral de ressarcir quem foi prejudicado, o que de certa forma é de se esperar. Mas a verdadeira profundidade da decisão moral foi: não vamos esperar que a pessoa reclame, vamos nos antecipar e avisar que ela tem direitos e perguntar se quer valer-se deles. Você consegue imaginar uma situação assim aqui no Brasil?  Deixe de lado a questão estrutural, se temos ou não computadores e gente capaz para implementar um processo idêntico. Concentre-se na pergunta que realmente interessa: temos a competência moral para respeitosamente avisar a pessoa que ela tem um direito? Ou vamos optar pelo velho: “Deixa quieto. Ele nem vai perceber...”? Pois é. Competência técnica e profissional tem jeito, o dinheiro pode comprar. Mas competência moral, ah, isso vem lá de um lugar que o dinheiro não alcança. Por isso vai demorar um pouco pra gente chegar lá.   No Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvpxtY8-ixE   Gostou? De onde veio este, tem muito, mas muito mais. Acesse http://mundocafebrasil.com

Em viagem aos Estados Unidos, um conhecido foi assistir com o filho a um jogo de basquete da NBA em Orlando, na Amway Arena. Ainda no Brasil. comprou os ingressos pela internet e embarcou para Nova Iorque. No dia de ir para Orlando, uma nevasca impediu o voo e eles perderam o jogo. E ele conformou-se. De volta ao Brasil, surpreso, recebeu um email da Amway Arena perguntando por que ele não foi ao jogo. Mais surpreso ainda ficou quando responderam que o ingresso incluía um seguro para casos assim. “O senhor gostaria de utilizar o seguro?” Ele concordou e recebeu pelo correio um cheque de cerca de 120 dólares. Putz! Para nós que temos de sair no tapa para tirar o bicão da nossa cadeira numerada nos principais estádios do Brasil, que custou uma pequena fortuna; que temos de usar um banheiro imundo; que pagamos uma nota para um guardador de carros não riscar nosso automóvel; que corremos risco de vida a cada vez que vamos a um estádio, o relato do meu conhecido é peça de ficção. Essa história tem muito a dizer sobre a competência técnica e profissional dos norte-americanos. Mas sabe o que realmente me chamou a atenção? Foi o que eu chamo de “competência moral.” Alguém tomou a decisão moral de ressarcir quem foi prejudicado, o que de certa forma é de se esperar. Mas a verdadeira profundidade da decisão moral foi: não vamos esperar que a pessoa reclame, vamos nos antecipar e avisar que ela tem direitos e perguntar se quer valer-se deles. Você consegue imaginar uma situação assim aqui no Brasil?  Deixe de lado a questão estrutural, se temos ou não computadores e gente capaz para implementar um processo idêntico. Concentre-se na pergunta que realmente interessa: temos a competência moral para respeitosamente avisar a pessoa que ela tem um direito? Ou vamos optar pelo velho: “Deixa quieto. Ele nem vai perceber...”? Pois é. Competência técnica e profissional tem jeito, o dinheiro pode comprar. Mas competência moral, ah, isso vem lá de um lugar que o dinheiro não alcança. Por isso vai demorar um pouco pra gente chegar lá.   No Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvpxtY8-ixE   Gostou? De onde veio este, tem muito, mas muito mais. Acesse http://mundocafebrasil.com

Jami and Khrysti check out Big Storm Brewing, the new brewery out of Tampa that has taken its place at the Amway Arena!

Jami and Khrysti check out Big Storm Brewing, the new brewery out of Tampa that has taken its place at the Amway Arena!

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services. Chatting the tech news of the week including WWE Thunderdome, new Chrome tabs, the Covid-19 testing robot and more as The Verge's Kim Lyons joins Katie Dudas, John Chichilla and Mike Sorg! Kim brings us the frightening visual of the Covid-19 Testing RobotChilla likes the new Google Chrome Tab Groups feature Katie and Sorg are marveling at the improvement to WWE's shows with the WWE Thunderdome built into Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida Doug in the group shares the Duolink SpeakerBuds, but we're too burned by Kickstarter gadgetsStudents taking a gap year can learn from global Googlers and Xooglers (ex-Googlers) at Xoogler UniversityWe update on the Epic vs Apple confrontation, and see that Microsoft is coming for an assist to help save Unreal Engine! Nvidia GeForce Now is playable on ChromeOS...and and Chrome browser with a trick...A drive-through 'Stranger Things' experience in LA is comingYouTube using tech to monitor video content since employees sent home due to covid After the show remember to: Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com) Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we’ll save you a seat! Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion! You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Remember to check out our friends at the The 405 Media (@The405Radio), and Postindustrial Audio (@post_industry) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week! Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services. Chatting the tech news of the week including WWE Thunderdome, new Chrome tabs, the Covid-19 testing robot and more as The Verge's Kim Lyons joins Katie Dudas, John Chichilla and Mike Sorg! Kim brings us the frightening visual of the Covid-19 Testing RobotChilla likes the new Google Chrome Tab Groups feature Katie and Sorg are marveling at the improvement to WWE's shows with the WWE Thunderdome built into Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida Doug in the group shares the Duolink SpeakerBuds, but we're too burned by Kickstarter gadgetsStudents taking a gap year can learn from global Googlers and Xooglers (ex-Googlers) at Xoogler UniversityWe update on the Epic vs Apple confrontation, and see that Microsoft is coming for an assist to help save Unreal Engine! Nvidia GeForce Now is playable on ChromeOS...and and Chrome browser with a trick...A drive-through 'Stranger Things' experience in LA is comingYouTube using tech to monitor video content since employees sent home due to covid After the show remember to: Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com) Want to be part of our studio audience? Hit us up at awesomecast@sorgatronmedia.com and we’ll save you a seat! Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion! You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Remember to check out our friends at the The 405 Media (@The405Radio), and Postindustrial Audio (@post_industry) who replay the show on their stream throughout the week! Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST

The  biggest party of the summer, as we are here to discuss Summer Slam 2020. Join Mr. Eric & Mr. Rob as they give their predictions for the weekend events including NXT Takeover 30, and of course Summer Slam. Also the new concept of the thunderdome, WWE moving its tapings to the Amway Arena, as well as their thoughts and opinions on Retribution and Raw Underground. We thank you all for listening!

Jonathan Hood previews SummerSlam 2020 emanating from the Amway Arena in Orlando. Which matches will shine on Sunday? Plus, thoughts form Dave Meltzer and Byran Alvarez on the last time WWE had a very creative story in the company. Also, thoughts on NXT Takeover and AEW having to move to other nights because of NBA playoffs and more. twitter.com/wrestlingtwt instagram.com/wrestlingtwt Subscribe to the podcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1464098067/tuesday-wrestling-tuesday-with-jonathan-hood

This week, Pro Wrestling Post is proud to announce the arrival of the Pro Wrestling Post Weekly Podcast. Each week Mark Blake, Marc Madison, and Pete Moon will discuss the major happenings in the world of pro wrestling. This is the ProWrestling Post Podcast for 8/18/20. Join us this week for: SummerSlam Empty Arena This past week on news broke of SummerSlam taking place at the Amway Arena. Whether or not it is a good idea or not becomes a point of discussion, some fun, and potential ideas as to how we can fill the crowd inspired by its namesake. Do we agree on the decision and potential rationale behind it? James 'Kamala' Harriss Passes Away Also, this past week we discuss the life and passing of the famed Ugandan Giant, Kamala. Mark, Pete, and Marc share their memories of his passing and some of his matches. The discussion also includes some of his matches, what he did after he left the WWE and how he left his mark on the industry. IMPACT's Upcoming Emergence Shows IMPACT Wrestling will have a two-night show taking place and discuss the card, the upcoming matches, and who we anticipate will walk away as the winners of the said matches. Will it be Deonna or Jordynne? Will it be Trey or Moose and will Bey retain gainst TJP and Raju? Finally, will The North recapture the tag team titles against the Motor City Machineguns? Also in the ProWrestling Post Podcast for 8/18/20 We highlight of our more notable pieces on ProWrestlingPost.com for the week including Slick - Mangers of Wrestling's Past by Jim Phillips Toshiaki Kawada - The Baddest Wrestler in Japan by Alex Podgorski We also preview what to expect on the site this week with: The First WWE Tryout by Andrew 'Shark' Carter ECW Sunday Night RetroView - Return of The Funker by Mark Blake Adrian Street | by Pete Moon Along with a Special Thank You to A Friend of the Podcast

In this episode I covered the latest headline about WWE possibly moving Summerslam to the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida and their tapings for Raw and Smackdown as well to Amway Arena. To try and go live again

‘Magical Movies’ returns with an unbelievable 106-104 comeback win for the Orlando Magic at home inside Amway Arena over the soon-to-be champion San Antonio Spurs on February 9, 2007. It’s a Magic team finding its way with Brian Hill coaching, a 21-year-old Dwight Howard saving the game with a huge block and then winning it on a sky-high inbound alley-oop slam, Jameer Nelson going berserk on his 25th birthday with a massive 31-point game, and rookie J.J. Redick has the game of his career at that moment. Entire game on YouTube (Spurs broadcast): https://youtu.be/ZdivvM5MqHc Highlights of the comeback (Magic broadcast): https://youtu.be/-2EzZTpW1Pk Game-winner (High Quality - Magic broadcast): https://youtu.be/l1tkPzRgNRc (Please, NBA, don’t take these down. We don’t own them, let your fans watch some great basketball) The box score: https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200702090ORL.html The game audio highlights (0:52) and game summary (4:22) are followed by the handing out of awards. The categories: • The Jack ‘Sweater Vest Guy’ Nelson Fashion award (15:59) • Most Magical Momentum Move (18:12) • The Brian Hill Clipboard Smashing Play of the Game (21:10) • The Richie Adubato Best Broadcast Moment (23:14) • The Brian Cook Heat Check award (29:12) • The Olumide Oyedeji ‘That Guy’ award (31:07) • The Johnny Davis Coaching Botch award (34:07) • The Stan Van Gundy Best Coaching Decision award (37:57) • Best ‘Huh, I Forgot About That’ Moment (41:32) • Best Musical Performance (43:37) • The Tree Rollins Oldie, But a Goodie award (45:10) • The Dominique Wilkins Oldie, NOT a Goodie award (50:00) • Most Magical Shot (53:39) • Is Anyone at their Peak Here? (55:16) • Which Player Comes Out of this Game Looking the Best? (58:25) The show finishes things off with a look at news (1:00:37): Carmelo Anthony lying about 2009, Magic player options this offseason, and health-practice facility talk. If you want to rename a ‘Magical Movie’ award, or suggest a new award, please let us know. Positive ratings or reviews are always welcome. We’re here to entertain you. #LetsGoMagic #MagicAboveAll Warning: Adult Language Songs: Blinding Lights - The Weeknd WIN – Jay Rock

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1:42 – Game 1 gets broken down as the Magic defied the doubters and the Vegas odds and took down the Raptors 104-101 in Toronto. The Raptors are now 2-14 all-time in Game 1s of playoff series. 16:04 – Kyle Lowry gets away with assault by punching Michael Carter-Williams in the nose. MCW’s valid bloody reaction as he sprinted towards the officials. The Magic coaching staff being nimble on their feet preventing MCW from getting tagged with a technical foul. 20:40 – Super clutch D.J. Augustin with the performance of his basketball life. His game-winner is likely a top-5 shot in Orlando Magic playoff history. 32:07 – Switching focus to Game 2 and what adjustments Raptors Head Coach Nick Nurse may go with. 36:42 – ‘Magical Moments’ focuses in on Game 2 of the 2008 first round playoff series where the Magic took down Toronto 104-103 at the Amway Arena to go up 2-0. Dwight Howard with yet another 20-20 line. Hedo Turkoglu clutch late once more. Hopefully the Magic can find a way to go up 2-0 in the 2019 series as well. Warning: Adult Language Songs: WIN - Jay Rock Go DJ - Lil Wayne

It’s a playoff preview podcast episode because your Orlando Magic finished the 2018-2019 regular season with a 42-40 record, and are the 7th seed entering the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2012. Their first round opponents? The 2nd seed Raptors. Orlando is 4-1 all-time in the playoffs against Toronto from that 2008 first round series. Enjoy the old school song intro. 1:23 – The Magic slaughtered the Atlanta Hawks on ‘Fan Appreciation Night’. The 149 points are the 3rd-most points ever scored in Orlando’s franchise history. 4:10 – Orlando punched their playoff ticket and claimed the Southeast division crown with their win in Boston. 9:37 – Without Nikola Vucevic and Jonathan Isaac, Orlando won in Charlotte as the Hornets were still alive in the postseason hunt entering that Wednesday evening before Terrence Ross went off with ESPN eyes watching. 14:50 – Steve Clifford won Coach of the Month in the Eastern Conference for March and April. Orlando was 13-6 during that stretch, which doesn’t look as impressive as going 22-9 the final 31 games of this season. 19:30 – Magic-Raptors playoff matchup preview. The season series finished at 2-2. Game 1 is on Saturday April 13th. Penny and Pops provide thoughts and series predictions. 42:50 – ‘Magical Moments’ focuses in on the February 2011 liquidation sale/auction of Amway Arena, just six months after Amway Center opened, and a year before the O-rena would get demolished. Pops purchased an ’09 NBA Finals banner out of the thousands of items being offered. Warning: Adult Language Song: WIN - Jay Rock

After immense back-to-back victories against the Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat – spoiling the Chris Bosh jersey retirement ceremony – the now 37-39 Orlando Magic had the 8th seed in the East. A loss in Detroit on Thursday night though provided a gut punch that ended Orlando’s 6-game win streak. The Magic are back in 9th. 6 games remain this regular season, and every night sees the 6-10 seeds all shuffling. Is Michael Carter-Williams the greatest Orlando Magic 10-day contract signing ever? ‘Magical Moments’ returns. Penny and Pops were both at Amway Arena for Game 1 against the Toronto Raptors in the 1st round of the playoffs. Orlando at this point had not won a playoff game in 5 years, and had not won a playoffs series in 12 years. Dwight Howard had a historically amazing game. Also, somehow a photo from that game ended up staying in the arena years later, eventually being auctioned off as Lot #52 before the building was imploded. Warning: Adult Language Song: WIN - Jay Rock

At the heart of our thriving community we will find Amanda Roche and Sheena Fowler working tirelessly on behalf of our Game and Tech communities. That's not all they do however, their main goal is to preach the gospel of Central Florida and this includes all of what makes Central Florida great. Our area has changed since I first began coming here in 1979. Orlando was two things, Disney World and Orange Groves. The northern border game to a halt around Longwood and the Kissimmee area around Disney was wide open space. Now we see growth all the way through the bedroom communities north to Daytona Beach and south into Dr. Philips and Windemere. UCF area has exploded and we have become one of the best regions for education boasting a half a million students within a 100 mile radius of downtown featuring world class facilities and an incredible talent pool that is raising eyebrows across the region.Our quality of life has become something we boast about rather than tolerate. We have an abundance of great restaurants, live venues and museums and the culture to support them. Orlando City and Pride soccer games are seeing people fill our new Camping World Stadium and major touring acts are frequenting the Amway Arena. Amanda and Sheena sat down with me recently to discuss the mission of the Orlando Economic Partnership and why living and working in Orlando has become a national topic. I get a sense that we have only just begun. Our downtown area is being rejuvenated by the addition of the Creative Village and the UCF Downtown Campus which is sure to fuel the continued growth and focus on our great city.I urge you to be a part of the excitement by contributing to the #thisisorlando social media push. Add the #thisisorlando hash tag and help spread the word on why you choose Orlando as your place to live and work. It's true when they say, Orlando - You Don't Know The Half Of It! For more on the Orlando Game and Tech scene be sure to check out the This is Orlando page of this website. If you are looking for ways to get involved within our community drop me a note. Orlando iX is coming up in less than two weeks and I hope to see you there.

EPISODE 304 WIT' URBAN GOSPEL RECORDING ARTISTS, THOMAS WARE.URBAN GOSPEL Thomas Ware was born and raised in the small town of Groveland, Florida. Born into a family of singers and musicians, it would appear Thomas' destiny was written from birth. His father Thomas R. Ware Sr. was known for his traveling gospel quartet in Ohio, and his mother Lucille Ruffin was known for her strong voice in the church choirs she sang in. From childhood he studied the sounds of traditional gospel singers in the Pentecostal church setting, Church of God by Faith. Entering into adulthood, Thomas would leave the Church and begin to tour as a secular rap artist sharing the stage with OutKast, Eve, Eight Ball & MJG, Ja Rule, and many more. It would appear that Thomas' career was well set in stone until God showed him otherwise. Returning to the Church world Thomas' calling would be made evident as doors immediately began to open for him in Nashville, as his unique style of writing gained the attention of A&Rs at major labels such as Warner Brothers Christian label (Warner Word) and more. This eventually landed several of Thomas' songs on major record releases, as well as him appearing as a featured artist, thus beginning ongoing requests for new material from the talented writer. "Thomas has the ability to leave a lasting impression on the world of gospel music" - Bennie Diggs. This central Florida native presents a beautiful arrangement of Praise & Worship that is flawlessly able to be placed in any genre of Christian music. He is also one of few gospel artists with music able to impact and encourage people of all ages. His first Christian released EP in 2010; “The Labeling Theory” consisted of irresistible rhapsodies that continue to raise eyebrows. With a growing number of features and collaborations in the US & UK, and his music career with both gold and platinum artists, Thomas now has slated to release his newest project in 2015, simply entitled "CONTAGIOUS HOPE MUSIC". You will be pleased with the selections on this project. Live performances have included: Tom Joyner Family Reunion Gospel Concert, Kurt Carr, James Fortune, Tye Tribbett, Lecrae, Papa San, Rance Allen, Jonathan Nelson, Tamela Mann, Solar Bears Faith & Family at the Amway Arena, and many more.

EPISODE 304 WIT' URBAN GOSPEL RECORDING ARTISTS, THOMAS WARE.URBAN GOSPEL Thomas Ware was born and raised in the small town of Groveland, Florida. Born into a family of singers and musicians, it would appear Thomas' destiny was written from birth. His father Thomas R. Ware Sr. was known for his traveling gospel quartet in Ohio, and his mother Lucille Ruffin was known for her strong voice in the church choirs she sang in. From childhood he studied the sounds of traditional gospel singers in the Pentecostal church setting, Church of God by Faith. Entering into adulthood, Thomas would leave the Church and begin to tour as a secular rap artist sharing the stage with OutKast, Eve, Eight Ball & MJG, Ja Rule, and many more. It would appear that Thomas' career was well set in stone until God showed him otherwise. Returning to the Church world Thomas' calling would be made evident as doors immediately began to open for him in Nashville, as his unique style of writing gained the attention of A&Rs at major labels such as Warner Brothers Christian label (Warner Word) and more. This eventually landed several of Thomas' songs on major record releases, as well as him appearing as a featured artist, thus beginning ongoing requests for new material from the talented writer. "Thomas has the ability to leave a lasting impression on the world of gospel music" - Bennie Diggs. This central Florida native presents a beautiful arrangement of Praise & Worship that is flawlessly able to be placed in any genre of Christian music. He is also one of few gospel artists with music able to impact and encourage people of all ages. His first Christian released EP in 2010; “The Labeling Theory” consisted of irresistible rhapsodies that continue to raise eyebrows. With a growing number of features and collaborations in the US & UK, and his music career with both gold and platinum artists, Thomas now has slated to release his newest project in 2015, simply entitled "CONTAGIOUS HOPE MUSIC". You will be pleased with the selections on this project. Live performances have included: Tom Joyner Family Reunion Gospel Concert, Kurt Carr, James Fortune, Tye Tribbett, Lecrae, Papa San, Rance Allen, Jonathan Nelson, Tamela Mann, Solar Bears Faith & Family at the Amway Arena, and many more.

FOX Sports Florida analyst Tony Battie played 14 seasons as an NBA big man, including service with playoff teams in both Orlando and Philadelphia. The ideal resume to dissect the Magic's thrilling last second victory over the 76ers and preview Friday's contest in Amway Arena when much improved Minnesota arrives.