Mark Schlueb of the Orlando Sentinel: “Though some commissioners predicted it would discourage people from visiting downtown Orlando, a split City Council voted today to double to $20 the parking rate for Orlando Magic games, concerts and other events at the two garages closest to the new publicly funded Amway Center. It’s the second time in less than …
Monthly Archive: June 2010
Jun 21
It’s Now or Never for the Orlando Magic
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images After the Los Angeles Lakers won their 16th championship in franchise history — that’s a lot — against the Boston Celtics on Thursday, one of the major storylines to emerge from the aftermath of the series was the future of the C’s. Head coach Doc Rivers dropped a bombshell, …
Jun 18
Interview with Dante & Galante, Part II
Here’s Part II of my interview (click here for Part I) with Dante Marchitelli and George Galante, the duo aptly known as “Dante & Galante.” In this segment, Dante and George reveal their future as announcers of the Orlando Pro Summer League. _______ Doing the Dante & Galante show for two years, what has that …
Jun 18
This Stan Van Gundy T-Shirt Can Be Yours
This is why the internet exists. For $15, you can buy this phenomenal Stan Van Gundy tee. Courtesy of Berry Villegas.
Jun 17
Thursday’s Magic Word
George Diaz of the Orlando Sentinel: “Here’s another guy to scratch off the Orlando Magic wish list: Dwyane Wade. He’s staying in Miami. It’s always hard to read the tea leaves when dealing with pampered egos who want more and more and more, but D-Wade seems genuinely engaged in South Florida. Here’s what Miami Heat teammate Udonis Haslem said …
Jun 17
Interview with Dante & Galante, Part I
Photo by Fernando Medina/Orlando Magic To the locals that reside in the City Beautiful or even in the blogosphere, Dante and Galante are names that carry significance. They are the infamous broadcast duo that have been the voices of the Orlando Pro Summer League the past two years, calling games, making jokes, and reading e-mails …