Hello! We just had a super, fun-filled Labor Day Weekend! Even though the weather threw in a few kinks, the FUN never stopped. All weekend long the event staff outdid themselves with everything from games (can anyone eat another cracker?) to music to contests. Poolside was hopping with everyone working on their tans, socializing, playing water volleyball, or just relaxing, then  retreating to Key West when the showers came along and then back to the sun & FUN. Music by Tommy Treadway and Caribbean Jack kept the atmosphere lively all day long. After a hilarious game involving pantyhose, cucumbers and potatoes, a certain gentleman from Texas brought out an inflatable....well, you just had to be there! Back by overwhelming popular demand, Jell-O wrestling took center stage on Monday.  We aren’t sure who had more FUN-the contestants or spectators!  Evenings were magical with superb meals by Chef Randy in PL Hemingway’s and dancing to DJ Bob in L’Attitudes or under the stars, poolside, with the always popular MoneyPenny Band.  Check out all the pictures and next time make sure You are part of all the FUN at Paradise!

As you can see, we've added a lot more to this week's newsletter. Thank-you to everyone who took the time to comment. This week we are debuting the new Lakeside@Paradise section. We plan to include all the great one-time events that going on at Lakeside as well as the recurring events.

If you have something of interest to contribute or just a comment, please send me an e-mail at info@paradiselakes.com

SplashFest Water Volleyball Tournament is September 22! Fireman Ray says they are getting plenty of teams signing up. The deadline for pre-registration is September 15. If you aren't able to pre register or don't have enough people for a team be at the volleyball pool Saturday morning at 10 am and more teams will be chosen by "lineup". A $10 registration fee gets you a B1G1 drink token, a souvenir and entry into the the best volleyball tourny in Florida! To register, download the form on page 9 & 10 of the Water Volleyball Rules.

Halloween is getting closer! We were inspired by Grimm's Fairytales with a different theme for each night. Everybody will have a fantastic opportunity to dress up. Make sure to get your Hotel reservations early, so you don't get left out! more >

New Years Eve looks to be our most exciting event of the year. The theme, "A Night in the Ice Palace" will be echoed in all the glittering decoration we have planned. Festivities will start on December 27 and run through January 1, 2008 more>>