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GoldenFest XIII: A Tail-Wagging Good Time for Dogs and Their People

GoldenFest XIII: A Tail-Wagging Good Time for Dogs and Their People

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Don’t miss out on the biggest and best dog event of the year in Southwest Florida. Mark your calendar, gather your furry friends, and get ready for a day of tail-wagging fun at GoldenFest XIII.

Hosted by the Golden Retriever Rescue of Southwest Florida (GRRSWF), this annual pet fair and fundraiser is a must-attend event.  And this pet event is not just for golden retrievers and their owners. All friendly dogs are welcome! And even if you don’t bring your dog this is a great family event for any dog lover.

Golden Fest in Southwest Florida

An Event For Pets and Their Humans

GoldenFest XIII is all about celebrating our four-legged friends and the incredible work done by GRRSWF. The event promises a day filled with exciting activities, heartwarming moments, and plenty of opportunities to make memories with your furry companions.

More than just a Fort Myers family friendly event, GoldenFest XIII is a celebration of the bond between humans and their canine companions. Whether you’re a seasoned dog owner or simply looking for a fun day out with your family, GoldenFest has something for everyone. read more

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Terry Savage: Be the market instead of trying to beat it

Terry Savage: Be the market instead of trying to beat it

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So you think you can beat the market? You watch business television all day and sign up for expert newsletters. You stay ahead of the “game” in understanding what’s next in technology, and you chat in online forums exchanging ideas with others “in the know.”

How well are you doing so far? Since the start of the year, the S&P 500 is up about 14%, as we near the end of September. It was primarily led by a few big tech stocks (Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet/Google, Meta/Facebook), so you could have easily beat the average numbers by owning just those tech stocks.

This is the time to evaluate your performance this year. Check online, or the third quarter statement for your brokerage account or 401(k) will be arriving in the mail any day. Did you “beat” the market with the portion of your funds designed to do that? What did you pay for that advice, and is your performance net of all fees?

Even the pros have a tough time beating the market. The new SPIVA report from S&P Dow Jones Indices details the performance of professional money managers vs. the averages. It revealed, once again, that it’s tough to beat the market — even when you’re getting paid a good salary to do so. read more

Theme Park Rangers Radar: Rockit remixed, WDW ambassador advice, Orange Garage change

Theme Park Rangers Radar: Rockit remixed, WDW ambassador advice, Orange Garage change

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Theme Park Rangers Radar is monitoring the change that’s blowing through Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios and the Orange Garage at Disney Springs while also having a flashback with Walt Disney World ambassadors.

Radar is a weekly collection of to-dos and developments at Orlando’s theme parks and attractions. It publishes at OrlandoSentinel.com on Wednesdays.

How to Rockit now

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster is playing new tunes at Universal Studios theme park. The ride’s onboard playlist recently was thinned to five songs, which represent the five genres originally featured on the ride.

The operation – and the actual ride – is the same. If you never rode before, you probably won’t be confused. And confusion was what Universal was trying to reduce. The change would “simplify the selection process” was the official stance.

But let’s back up into the queue, which, in the old days, blared information about possible song selections. There were six choices per genre, so 30 pieces were showcased along with the steps to pick the music that each rider could hear during Rockit’s rounds, courtesy of on-board speakers. read more