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- Marine aquarium wants new digs
  - Clearwater Marine Aquarium leaders want to build a splashy and "substantially bigger" new home, possibly in downtown Clearwater.
- A fresh dusting of magic
  - Get a first look at Walt Disney World's new Fantasyland and Art of Animation resort and find out what else is new at the Magic Kingdom.
- What's new at Disney's other parks
  - Epcot, Disney Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom have all tweaked their offerings for visitors this summer.
- Busch Gardens, Adventure Island offer nighttime fun
  - A new Animal Care Center, Iceplorations show, Christmas Town and Island Nights are new attractions to the Tampa parks. | Watch animals beat the heat.
- More roar at Dinosaur World
  - Plant City's Dinosaur World opened a 12-acre expansion this spring that includes a new museum, gift shop, playground area and lifelike dinosaurs that move. | Watch the prehistoric figures come alive.
- Seaworld's turtle's-eye view
  - The Orlando park's $30 million-plus TurtleTrek, which opened in April, features the world's first 3-D film projected on a wraparound 360-degree dome 60 feet in diameter.
- Universal Orlando rolls out parade
  - Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular celebrates the most powerful and emotional moments from Universal Pictures’ most iconic films. | See clips of the new Blue Man Group show.
- A screaming good time
  - The new Rattlesnake at Florida EcoSafaris takes riders on a 90-second zip line roller coaster through the treetops. | Watch our reporter take the challenge.
- Opening with a big splash
  - The invasion of colorful blocks continues in Winter Haven's LegoLand, this time with the opening of a Lego-themed water park.
- Fear no coasters!
  - For parents hoping that this is the year their child musters the courage to take that first roller coaster adventure, here are tips from the experts.
- Local attractions, new features
  - MOSI, Great Explorations and the Lowry Park Zoo all have new exhibits to thrill long-time local fans this summer.
- Get your thrills for less bills
  - Just because the wallet is a little thin these days doesn't mean you have to forgo a summer of fun at theme parks. We found deals to save you some cash.
- Video: Florida Eco Safaris
  - Florida Eco Safaris at Forever Florida offers a chance to have fun with nature while screaming along a new zip line.
- Video: New 'Blue Man' at Universal
  - A new Blue Man Group show opened this year at Universal Studios Orlando, featuring a new environment, new music, new technology and new experiences.
- Video: More bite at Dinosaur World
  - Dinosaur World reopened its doors this year to the public after nearly $4 million in renovations, including animated dinosaurs.
- Adventure begins at Safari Wilderness Ranch
  - A trip to Safari Wilderness Ranch in Lakeland is a budget-friendly version of a safari. The 260-acre property opened March 1 and is home to herds of exotic animals from around the globe.
- Savage Race coming to Little Everglades
  - Pasco now has a new extreme adventure race to replace the popular Tough Mudder, which stopped running at the Little Everglades Ranch in Dade City after only one event.
- Top parks in northeast Florida
  - When it comes to places to play outdoors, northeast Florida has a little bit of everything: birding spots, hiking trails, bike paths and scenic waterways.
- It's time for a jetpack
  - If you've got $275, you can soar above the gulf (and sometimes into the gulf) from the Tradewinds attraction. See our video.
- Restored depot evolves into railroad museum
  - The original 1882 P&A Depot opened as the West Florida Railroad Museum with an outdoor collection that includes a restored L&N dining car, a Pullman sleeper car, a baggage/dormitory car/exhibit car, two cabooses, a boxcar and a flat car.