Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz

Paula is a freelance writer, translator & marketer. She started her writing & publishing career as the editor of Bebé y Mamá, the first parenting magazine in Guatemala. She is the founder of www.GrowingUpBilingual.com and www.365thingsswfl.com and writes articles in Spanish and English for both magazines and the web on subjects ranging from travel and food to parenting and bilingualism. She enjoys traveling, good food and is always in search of new things to do and in Southwest Florida.

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Madagascar Live! Operation: Vacation Coming to Busch Gardens, Tampa in May

By Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz

My kids just love all of the Madagascar movies and we are all just super excited that Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will be launching the new show Madagascar Live! Operation Vacation!. Madagascar Live! Operation Vacation! is an original live musical show featuring the characters from DreamWorks Animation beloved Madagascar franchise. We are planning to visit Busch …

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Scooby-Doo Live! Musical Mysteries At Germain Arena – Win Pack of 4 Tickets!!

By Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz

Scooby-Doo Live! Musical Mysteries, is coming to Germain Arena on June 7th! In this exciting new show, Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. Gang have been called upon to help solve an epic mystery. A trouble-making ghost is haunting a local theater and Shaggy, Fred, Daphne, Velma and Scooby-Doo are on their way in the Mystery Machine …

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Shen Yun: Reviving 5,000 Years of Civilization

By Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz

We had the opportunity to attend Shen Yun recently. I had read great reviews about the show and my husband and I where really looking forward to it. Shen Yun is a show that takes you on a journey through 5,000 year of Chines culture and history with a series of ethnic, traditional and classic …

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2013 Balloons Over Paradise Festival: A Delightful and Unforgettable Experience

By Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz

This past weekend the second annual Balloons Over Paradise festival hosted by the Seminole Casino Immokalee this past weekend from April 20th to April 21st. This free event brought together some of the country’s top hot air balloon pilots and more than 30 hot air balloons, from multicolored and corporate balloons to special shaped …

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The Conservancy of Southwest Florida Celebrates Grand Reopening

By Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s Gran Reopening Festival took place this past weekend welcoming the community to it’s brand new 21-acre nature experience. The two day festival served both as the official opening of the new Nature Center, the culmination of a 20 million dollar project, and as a celebration of Earth Day. …

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Earth Day: Learning About Wildlife Conservation in Busch Gardens, Tampa

By Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz

Our family really enjoys going out on fun trips and visiting attractions and parks. When we choose a place to visit we try to things to do as a family that will not only be fun but that will also provide a learning experience for my children. That is the case with Busch Gardens , a …

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Free Flights for Plane Loving Kids and Teens With Young Eagles Program!

By Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz

Do you have a child or teenager that loves planes or dreams of being a pilot? If you have a child between the ages of 8 and 17 there are thousands of EAA member volunteer pilots who would love to take you child on a free Young Eagles flight. That’s right – a free flight! The …

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Viva La Musica Kicks Off This Weekend at SeaWorld Orlando & Busch Gardens Tampa!

By Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz

If you like Latin music and food you can’t miss Viva La Música, a Latin food and music festival that brings the best of the Latino culture to Florida. Viva La Música will bring together some of the best Latino musicians paired together with delicious Latino cuisine. Viva la Música at SeaWorld Orlando …

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“Monday After The Masters” Golf Event & Celebration at South Seas Island Resort

By Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz

One day after The Masters gives out its iconic green jacket, South Seas Island Resort will give out the coveted Captiva Green Jacket during its second annual “Monday After The Masters” Golf Event and Sunset Community Celebration Monday, April 15 at 3 p.m. The resort’s Par 3 golf course is a backdrop for Sanibel and …

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Tips for an Unforgettable Birthday Celebration at SeaWorld

By Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz

My daughter had been talking about our upcoming visit to SeaWorld to see the dolphins and the polar bear for her 7th birthday every day for the last 8 months. This would be the kid’s first time at SeaWorld and I had not been there in more than 10 years. So needless to say we where …

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