This is an area of Lake Eola that is located on the Rosalind Ave side of the park. It is close to…read morethe pedaling swan rentals, bathroom and a restaurant. People enjoy coming here and take pictures. Kids enjoy playing here over the muse. It is really cool to see them enjoy it. This is free of charge.

The Muse of Discovery is one of 9 sculptures that are part of See Art Orlando, a permanent…read morecontemporary collection of art that was unveiled by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and the See Art Orlando Board of Directors on November 18, 2013. The art project was launched by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and art lover Jennifer Quigley. They hoped that adding public art to downtown Orlando would bring pride, boost the economy, and strengthen the city's cultural core. The Muse of Discovery is the lovely lady of Lake Eola. Of all the public art around Lake Eola, she is my favorite. You can find her at the front of Lake Eola on Rosalind Avenue between Washington and Robinson. The Muse of Discovery is sculpture made from earthwork and limestone that portrays a reclining woman gazing at her opened hand as a blanket of grass covers her body. Created by artist Meg White you are invited to "sit in the hand of the Muse and discover your hidden potential as she whispers to you." The sculpture is meant to evoke one of the ancient Muses of Greek myth, the goddesses of creativity. This sculpture was donated to the city by Wayne M Densch Charities. I love the interactive nature of this piece. You are invited to sit in the hand but if you ever visit in person, you will most likely see her with children dangling off every part of her. Everyone want their picture taken with The Muse. When you see a photo of the Muse of Discovery, it is instantly recognizable as downtown Orlando, Florida.

A good authentic (some exceptions) Lebanese food. Service is really nice and ambience comfortable…read morewith nice outdoor area. Lacks on dish presentation and attention to detail.

Cedar of Lebanon is one of 9 sculptures that are part of See Art Orlando, a permanent contemporary…read morecollection of art that was unveiled by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and the See Art Orlando Board of Directors on November 18, 2013. The art project was launched by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and art lover Jennifer Quigley. They hoped that adding public art to downtown Orlando would bring pride, boost the economy, and strengthen the city's cultural core. The art is mainly displayed around Lake Eola. You can find Cedar of Lebanon at the cul-de-sac on Osceola Ave next to Post Parkside just off Lake Eola Park Cedar of Lebanon was by sponsored by Khaled Akkawi and created by local artist Jake Harmeling who owns Qui Studios in Ivanhoe Village. He was the only local artist selected to create a piece for the See Art Orlando project. Cedar of Lebanon is a three story tall abstract metal tree made from bent sprinkler pipes and mirrored stainless steel canopies that are the leaves of the tree. The art work represents Orlando's diversity, strength, and elegance. At night the sculpture is lit from within. It is also meant to represent the nature found throughout Orlando. I like the the large scale of the piece and how it mirrors the trees found naturally all around Lake Eola.

Grandmother's Legacy of Love Butterfly Garden is a piece of art located in Lake Eola Park by the…read moreSperry Fountain and something you should definitely notice if you are in Lake Eola Park. The sculptures were created by Barbara Sorenson and it was donated to the community by Rita Hutchinson. It was created to honor a family's love for one another and symbolizes love and renewal. Think about it, a family renews itself with each generation, but continues the lessons and values instilled with each generation. This area is also filled with pollinator friendly plants inviting butterflies to come here and flourish. I would definitely recommend checking here out.

A fun and free activity in downtown historic Kissimmee is a self guided mural tour. The murals are…read morepart of The Time For Art is Now public art project funded by Osceola Arts in downtown Kissimmee. The projects mission is to revitalize the downtown area with colorful works of art. Some of my favorite murals feature native Florida plants and animals like this one, Florida Panther by artist Ryan Semple. Semple focuses on subjects of flora and fauna in his art. Ryan painted this mural in 2020 with the help of his girlfriend Samantha Shumaker who he met while working on another mural. The subject of the mural is the Florida panther, a threatened species. Their population was decimated by hunting and they were one of the first species added to the Endangered Species Lust in 1973. In the 1970's there were only 20 to 30 left in the wild. Today there are around 200 living in the Everglades and Big Cypress Preserve. Habitat destruction, pollution, and diseases continue to threaten their population.

Partners statue is a sculpture that sits front in center in front of Cinderellas castle in Walt…read moreDisney worlds magic kingdom. Extremely popular photo opp as it features two Disney icons in the man Walt Disney himself and his main superstar Mickey Mouse. The couple stand hand in hand and greet the millions and possibly Even billions of visitors to the legendary theme park. Overall very cool and perfect sculpture for a Walt Disney world theme park. When people think Disney the words Walt and Mickey come to the forefront of everyone's minds.

The partner statue is a cool statue to check out when you were in Disney World. It is where it all…read morestarted between Walt Disney Mickey Mouse, holding hands building a foundation in the Empire that they have created.

This small plaque is to honor Colonel Corbin Marquand Sarchet, III, who is the founder of "Fiesta…read morein the Park" in Lake Eola. Fiesta in the Park has been recognized as one of the top 100 arts and crafts shows here in the United States of America and it is by the selfless work of this man and others that make it a reality. This plaque is a bit hard to find, though it is located by the Walt Disney Amphitheater in Lake Eola. I'm in Lake Eola pretty much weekly and it is surprising that I have never noticed this before. However, I saw today and I learned something new today about an extraordinary man who has given of himself so selflessly of for his community. If you were in Lake Eola Park seek this little plaque out. Lake Eola Park is definitely my favorite Park in Orlando and it is because of these little things that make this park so epic. Come check out the park as a whole and definitely seek out this little plaque.

Lake Eola Heights Historic District is a quiet neighborhood located not far from Lake Eola Park and…read moreis a nice, quiet neighborhood located in the downtown Orlando, Florida area. It is a pleasant neighborhood with tree lined streets that make for an attractive canopy as you drive down them. They have a few "roundabouts" to keep the cars from flying down the streets and again, it is a nice neighborhood in the downtown Orlando area. With the downtown area so close and with so many parks, it is a vibrant neighborhood with lots going on and plenty of things to do. All in all, a very nice neighborhood in Orlando.

I am very familiar with the blue markers of the state wide Florida Historical Marker Program…read more Occasionally I will come across a county or city historic marker. I discovered this Orange County marker about the Barber/Mizell Feud while walking through Barber Park. Historical markers are a great way to learn about the formative people, buildings, and events in Florida's history. I was somewhat familiar with the Barber/Mizell feud from having visited Harry P. Leu Gardens. The Mizell family were the first people to own the land of what is now the popular tourist attraction botanical gardens. David Mizell Jr. arrived in 1858 with his wife Angeline from Alachua County during the years of Reconstruction after the Civil War. It was a time when there were only a few pioneers in the area. They purchased 8 acres where they built a cabin, raised cattle, and farmed. Mizell called his property Lake View and a small community of the same name grew up around it. When Lake View got a post office, the name was changed to Osceola after a Seminole warrior who had died 30 years earlier. In the late 1860's Mizell was elected to the Orange County Commission and the State Legislation. His son John was a judge in the Orange County Court while oldest son David was appointed sheriff of Orange County. David was killed in the line of duty in 1870 while trying to settle a dispute over taxes and cows. David Mizell's death was part of a feud with the Barber cattle ranching family. Moses Barber moved to Florida from Georgia in 1833. They went on to develop one of the largest cattle empires in the state but during the Civil War their cattle was seized and they lost their wealth. The Barbers relocated to Central Florida to rebuild but it put them into competition for grazing land with the Mizell's who had the benefit of having a sheriff in the family. Both families accused each other of cattle rustling. Moses Barber refused to pay taxes enacted by the government which forced David Mizell to seize cattle in lieu of payment. During this attempt he was killed. His son John and a newly elected sheriff went after the Barber family. They located and killed the ranch hand they believed shot David Mizell. The Barbers left for northern family where Moses Barber was captured but never tried. Eventually anywhere from 8 to 13 people would be killed before the feud was finally ended in the 1940's when members from the two families were married. David is buried in the small Mizell Family Cemetery in Harry P. Leu Gardens. Barber Park was created on the cattle grazing land once owned by the Barber family.

This historical sign is located in Barber Park and marks the Barber/Mizell Fued that occurred here…read moreback in the 1800's. At least eight people were killed in this three month fued. It was in essence a battle between two cattle barons. It is amazing to imagine the Florida that was back in the 1800's versus what it is today. That's why these markers are so important. They give us a glimpse of the past.