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Love Quest Is Coming To
Theatre Winter Haven This Fall!


Love Quest explores the journeys of two women in the perilous world of online dating. Kate Crawford, 64, is recently divorced after a 30-year marriage. Left by her husband for a younger woman, she is dealing with issues of abandonment, ageing and the new world order of internet dating. Brook Davis, 32, single, is climbing the corporate ladder in the fashion industry with a driven, single minded focus and has just won “The Emerging Designer of the Year”. Kate and Brook meet after a bad date goes awry and become friends and allies in this strange new dating world. Each has started with different goals and they both find something they didn’t expect.


Starring
Linda Purl & Patrick Duffy!
Linda Purl is known to millions from both Broadway performances and her recurring roles on iconic television series HAPPY DAYS, THE OFFICE, MATLOCK and THE BOLD AND E BEAUTIFUL. Patrick Duffy has captivated TV audiences for more than 45 years, from playing the iconic role of Bobby Ewing in DALLAS to Mark Harris in THE MAN FROM ATLANTIS to Frank Lambert in the highly acclaimed comedy series STEP BY STEP.

Stars of television and Film, these well-known actors bring their own personal magnetism and real-life romance to the stage in Love Quest.
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Merlin Entertainments' SEA LIFE Florida Makes a Splash with Grand Opening Inside LEGOLAND® Florida Resort


A brand-new world beneath the surface officially opened to families today as SEA LIFE Florida celebrated its grand opening
inside LEGOLAND® Florida Resort. This interactive, family-friendly Aquarium marks the first theme park under the sea and invites guests to dive into a fully immersive underwater experience designed especially with kids in mind.

Staying in line with fun child-friendly experiences, the kelp cutting ceremony
included live performances from sea-inspired characters, including a larger-than-life manta ray puppet. Special community guests included students from nearby Garden Grove Elementary and, of course, SEA LIFE Aquarium's signature Sharky character. The event commemorated more than just a new attraction; it’s launching a mission to
inspire the next generation of ocean lovers.

Inside SEA LIFE Florida, guests will discover more than 150 species and 3,000 creatures, from graceful stingrays and curious pufferfish to mysterious jellyfish. At the heart of the experience is a 180-degree ocean tunnel designed to be a “theme park under the sea.” The tunnel is specifically structured so even little ones can stand eye-to-eye with sharks and rays as they glide overhead.

At this “theme park under the sea,” guests can join the animals in their journey through an underwater castle, watch as they pass through a haunted house and find their spot on a Ferris wheel made out of clams. From specially filtered water systems to low-stress lighting and thoughtfully crafted habitats, every element prioritizes animal wellbeing. It's immersive for guests, but always safe and enriching for the creatures who call it home.

“This isn’t just an Aquarium—it’s a space where children can learn to care about the ocean by seeing it through their own eyes,” said President of LEGOLAND Florida Resort Franceen Gonzales. “We’re proud to launch SEA LIFE Florida as a place of both play and purpose.”

"This has been an amazing journey to bring this passion project come to life. We want to help children truly connect with animals, by bringing the animals to their level"said SEA LIFE Florida Curator Sarah McMahon. "When they see a stingray glide right past their face or lock eyes with a curious octopus, something amazing happens. That spark of curiosity turns into respect. And respect is the first step to protecting our ocean."

SEA LIFE Florida is located just steps from the entrance of LEGOLAND Florida and
continues the Resort’s mission of being a multi-day destination with themed attractions built for families with children ages 2 to 12. With interactive zones and conservation touchpoints throughout, the Aquarium offers an experience that goes beyond entertainment and is truly educational.

The opening of SEA LIFE Florida during World Oceans Day weekend is both a nod to the incredible marine animals at the heart of the experience and a celebration of the ocean’s vital role in the world. That mission extends beyond the exhibits, inviting guests to take small actions that make a big impact. Throughout the month of June, a portion of LEGOLAND Florida ticket purchases can be rounded up at checkout to support SEA LIFE TRUST—a global charity working to protect marine life and their habitats.

As part of the Resort’s sustainability efforts, all Parks across LEGOLAND Florida Resort—including SEA LIFE Florida, LEGOLAND Theme Park, Water Park, and PEPPA PIG Theme Park will now offer reusable shopping bags Resort-wide.

Guests can explore SEA LIFE Florida with standalone tickets, bundled admission with LEGOLAND Florida Resort, or on-site upgrades. Plus, guests will have the chance to dive in all summer long with the Summer Resort Play Pass. This is a limited time offer that gives guests unlimited admission to LEGOLAND Florida Resort and SEA LIFE Florida through September 12 with a one day paid admission. Pay for a day, play all season!
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