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Tiny coral fragments are attached to “tree nurseries” about 30 feet down. When the coral lengthens and has healthy multiple branches, Nedimyer clips it for replanting.

Divers volunteer on coral restoration in Florida Keys

KEY LARGO Ken Nedimyer likes to say that he breathes new life into coral reefs. In fact, he has been doing it for more than a decade, and recreational divers are volunteering in the effort. "We are trying to put Humpty Dumpty back together again," said Nedimyer, whose Coral Restoration Foundation has planted four c …

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    1. 'Simpsons' Duff Beer starts flowing at Unviersal Orlando's Springfield

      Florida

      When Universal Orlando decided to bring Homer Simpson's favorite beverage, Duff Beer, to life in its new Springfield attraction, they knew just who to call: The man who invented Butterbeer.

      Duff’s brew is served at Moe’s at Universal Studios in Orlando.
    2. Video: Stranded dolphin rescued by SeaWorld team

      Florida

      SeaWorld Orlando's Animal Rescue team rescued an adult male bottlenose dolphin that was found stranded Thursday night in shallow water in the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge on Florida's central east coast.

    3. Divers volunteer on coral restoration in Florida Keys

      Florida

      KEY LARGO

      Ken Nedimyer likes to say that he breathes new life into coral reefs. In fact, he has been doing it for more than a decade, and recreational divers are volunteering in the effort.

      Tiny coral fragments are attached to “tree nurseries” about 30 feet down. When the coral lengthens and has healthy multiple branches, Nedimyer clips it for replanting.
    4. Scary: Busch Gardens pushing Howl-O-Scream ticket deal now

      Florida

      Believe it or not, summer has only just started and Busch Gardens has announced it is getting ready for Halloween.

    5. Vintage neon is art at Vegas museum

      Travel

      LAS VEGAS

      The junked signs that once attracted throngs to old Las Vegas have for years gathered dust in a neon boneyard just a few miles from the sleek megacasinos on the Strip.

      The Neon Museum, founded in 1996 a few miles north of the Strip, has 150 signs. Guided nighttime tours are available seven days a week starting at 7:30 p.m.
    6. Busch Gardens Tampa to debut three lion cubs

      Florida

      TAMPA – Three adorable lion cubs will soon make their debut at a habitat near you.

    7. Busch Gardens announces plans for Falcon's Fury, a 335-foot 'drop tower'

      Attractions

      TAMPA

      Known for its thrill rides and exotic animals, Busch Gardens is combining both elements in a new 335-foot drop tower called Falcon's Fury. • The attraction will give riders five seconds of free fall, simulating the feel of "rushing to the earth like a bird of prey at 60 mph.'' It is scheduled to open …

      Busch Gardens simulates the view from atop Falcon’s Fury, a drop tower scheduled to open in the spring of 2014. Busch Gardens hired Intamin Worldwide, a Swiss design and manufacturer of roller coaster rides, to create the attraction.
    8. Aquatica water park offers after-2 p.m. deal

      Florida

      Aquatica, SeaWorld's water park in Orlando, is offering an afternoon deal to cool off. Buy a single day's admission — $55 for adults, $50 for children ages 3-9 — and you can keep going to Aquatica after 2 p.m. throughout the rest of 2013 with no blackout dates. Opened in 2008, SeaWorld's innovative hybrid …

    9. As summer starts, theme parks adjust prices, deals

      Florida

      The start of summer means all eyes turn to Florida theme parks, and there has been a lot of news in recent weeks that affects your wallet:

    10. Disney World raises admission price

      Florida

      Just a few weeks after Universal Orlando upped its ticket price past the $90 threshold, Disney World has responded with its own increase, just in time for summer.

      The Dumbo ride has long been one of the most popular attractions at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.