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This serves as just a friendly reminder to our residents of Island Club Apartment Homes that we will be closed for the Labor Day holiday. We are sorry if this causes any inconvenience to anyone. If you need immediate assistance please do not hesitate to call 407-578-3096.

We hope you have a fun and safe Labor Day holiday! Thank you for being such great residents!

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Why don’t you choose to fly in one of America’s best airport? The Orlando International Airport! It’s great to know that your airport at home is one of the best in America! Not mention we were also ranked 1st in entertainment. I mean we do play host to the happiest place on Earth!

The Orlando International Airport has been ranked #2 of the Best Airports in America! We were ranked #1 in entertainment and for good reason too! We do have the best retail shops around, SeaWorld, Universal Studios, Kennedy Space Center, and of course a store called Disney’s EarPort.

So the next time you choose to fly in the Orlando International Airport, just remember you’re in one of the best airports!

We’re approaching the end of the Summer (NOO!). There’s only one good thing about that statement…the Labor Day Sale!

The Orlando Premium Outlet Stores will be having a Labor Day Sale! Next weekend, beginning on Friday September 3 and lasting until Monday September 6 you can save 25%-65% off!!! I don’t know about you but I love to save on everything I buy! That’s why I really enjoy the Orlando Premium Outlets!

There will also be more in-store promotions that you can “wreak havoc” on during the week of Labor Day weekend. I cannot wait!! Where do you get your end of summer sales??

Orlando Premium Outlets

8200 Vineland Avenue
Orlando, FL 32821
(407) 238-7787

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Regardless of your healthy regime (even if it is a brief run up the stairs to your apartment), eating better can improve your health in the short- and long-term. And checking out magazines aimed at certain exercise mentalities (Think Runner’s World, Men’s Health, Yoga Journal, Fit Pregnancy) is usually a good bet to find some of these good-for-all health tips.

One new trend is to swap out your meat for…less meat. A flexitarian is one who is still an omnivore (like all humans), but who has opted to eat less meat than a traditional omnivore.

You might still eat red meat or chicken, but instead of eating it every night of the week, you might only eat it twice a week, and the rest of your diet is vegetables. As most protein in your diet is not digested before leaving your body, cutting down on it will not detract too terribly from your nutritional needs, but will leave you with room for more fiber and antioxidants from the additional vegetables. You should even experience lowered cholesterol and blood pressure from the reduction of red meat.

But what about dessert? Learning how to balance your need for sweets and your willpower to eat better is a good tactic to learn. I know I definitely have a sweet tooth (make that “sweet teeth”), and knowing that others have learned to handle “carrots ‘n’ cake” means I can learn it, too.

Sometimes just making sure to add certain foods to your daily diet is key. According to a new book out courtesy of Men’s Health editor David Zinczenko, you can narrow it down to a list of eight certain foods. They even feature a newsletter based on the eight foods if you’d like to see some of the ideas before purchasing the book.

How have you improved your diet (preferably without turning your world inside out, as little steps are the key to long-lasting results)?

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Yes you can! I know it seems a bit off but if you visit Florida EcoSafaris you can definitely enjoy a safari in Florida!

Florida EcoSafaris provides you with different types of safaris those including a Zip Line Safari, Horseback Safari and more. They wish to enlighten you about the beauty of a natural Florida and their hope is that you will help preserve a better Florida like they are trying to do.

Each of our eco-safaris transport you through Forever Florida; an all too rare wild part of the state preserved just as nature intended. This special place boasts nine distinct Florida ecosystems, home to an endless array of natural flora and fauna including alligators, black bears, white-tail deer, nearly two hundred species of birds and the endangered Florida Panther.

So Why not have a “Staycation” and include Florida EcoSafaris on your list of things TO DO? You’re sure to enjoy your time there and leave with a better sense of Forever Florida!

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The Tampa Bay Rays are going to be busy this month!! Have you seen a game yet? Are you planning on going back to a game? Buy your tickets online now and don’t miss out. Prices range from $8 and up!

August 2010
Bases Loaded!
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
15	16	17	18	19	20	21
22	23	24	25	26	27	28
29	30	31

Aug. 15: Rays vs. Orioles

Aug. 16-18: Rays vs. Rangers

Aug. 27-29: Rays vs. Red Sox

Aug. 30-31: Rays vs. Blue Jays

National Night Out was such a success! We hope you had as much as a great time as we did!! Thank you to all that came and we look forward to the future events!! What was your favorite part of the night?

If you had the choice to travel anywhere, where would you go? If you didn’t have to worry about ticket prices, how far you could go, or how long you could stay where would you ultimately choose? Vote on our poll and let us know where you would go! Comment below if you have a more specific destination!

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Island Club is celebrating National Night Out with the rest of America on August 3rd! Help us celebrate America’s  Night Out on Crime at our event!

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