DELAND, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Designer decorations from around the world embellish the historic Stetson Mansion for 2 months starting November 15, 2014. Named 'Florida's most popular attraction' by Tripadvisor, the mansion endeavors to outdo all other holiday decorations in Florida. Famed hat maker John B. Stetson originally built this private ornate mansion in 1886.

DELAND, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- It snowed inside the Stetson Mansion this week thanks to a tree flocking company in Central Florida. 'Four Seasons Christmas Trees has helped transform our reception parlor into a frozen forest,' said owner JT Thompson. 'You can't tell the inside from the outside anymore! The funny thing is we all found out that anything can be flocked!' Stetson Mansion 2014 'Christmas Spectacular!' Tours run Nov. 15 thru Jan. 15 2015.

DELAND, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- The Quilt Shop of DeLand and the Quilting Guild of the Villages will be partnering with the 1886 Stetson Mansion for a unique holiday quilting event Nov. 15 thru Jan. 15, 2015. The combination of quilting with the artistic talents of various Orlando designers at the annual Stetson Mansion 'Christmas Spectacular!' will be a must see during the holiday season.

DELAND, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- The holiday season is coming up soon and if you are in need of a sure-fire way to get in the holiday spirit, plan to experience 'The Stetson Mansion Christmas Spectacular.' Over-the-top designer decorations from around the world dress up Florida's largest, grandest and most historic home ever built before the 20th century. The 1886 private estate is open to the public for 8 weeks starting November 15, 2014.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- XVALA, the L.A. artist who planned to display the newly leaked images of celebrities Jennifer Lawrence and Kate Upton, along with other celebrity compromised images, will, instead, feature the artist's self-shot, life-size, nude images next month at Cory Allen Contemporary Art (CACA) in Florida.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Cory Allen Contemporary Art (CACA) today announced that the recently leaked nude images of Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence will be the latest additions to L.A. artist XVALA's 'Fear Google' campaign and will be on display to the public, unaltered, in the artist's upcoming show 'No Delete' next month at CACA's The Showroom; located in the Warehouse Arts District in Saint Petersburg, Fla.

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- A new book, 'Science Proving Creationism' (ISBN: 9780961809850), by Professor Solomon Huriash, is the only work of its kind on the market that literally proves each and every verse of the Biblical story of creation is in sync with the teachings of modern science. Published by Land Publishing Corporation, a project like this has never been done before.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- In response to Pope Francis' wish for 'a wonderful World Cup, played in a spirit of true fraternity,' offbeat artist Daniel Edwards depicts the pope in a 'true fraternity for gay pride' banner, showing support for the pope's aggressive efforts for human rights and equality, that will debut in St. Petersburg, Fla. this month, announces Cory Allen Contemporary Art (CACA).

PLANT CITY, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Taking a passionate hobby to the next level is a real challenge that many fail, but Florida businessman and songwriter Ed Verner is making headway this year, today announcing his 34th song release, "Angel of Mercy." Since the summer of 2013, Ed Verner's work has grown steadily, with over 33 original song releases.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Cory Allen Contemporary Art (CACA) today announced it will open the doors to its new concept 'The Showroom,' the world's first public relations gallery, this Thursday in the Warehouse Arts District in Saint Petersburg, Fla. The Showroom is a collaboration between the mechanics of public relations (PR) and the traditional characteristics of a fine arts gallery.

TAMPA, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Before the South was “The South,” there was only La Florida. Indeed, nearly 100 years before the English arrived in Virginia, Spanish and French explorers charted a course for “The Land of Flowers.” Marking the quincentenary of Ponce de León’s 1513 landing on Florida’s shores, the Tampa Bay History Center presents Charting the Land of Flowers: 500 Years of Florida Maps, one of the most comprehensive exhibitions of Florida cartography ever assembled.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Allstar Coaches, the leading provider of luxury recreational vehicle rentals in the United States, is no stranger to the entertainment industry. Most recently, it partnered with Warner Bros. to provide RV rental assistance for its new blockbuster movie, 'We're the Millers' starring Jennifer Aniston and Jason Sudeikis.

MIAMI, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Many people think it is about time that a children's book was published that has the ability to skillfully instill positive and inspirational values. Whilly Bermudez has stepped-up to the plate with his latest book entitled, 'WB and The 10 Good Things.' For children ages 5-8, this is a 'feel-good' book that parents will enjoy sharing with their kids. The book is available from the author's website and also on Amazon as a Kindle Edition.

MIAMI, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Available now from Hypothesis Publishing Company is the first-ever next-generation dating book, 'Lion Taming: How Busy Professional Women Avoid the Seven Most Disappointing Suitors and Date Higher,' by Corey Weiner. In store for readers is a concise, info-packed read encouraging women to discriminate - politely that is - in their romantic lives without changing a thing about themselves or manipulating others.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- On Friday, Florida Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of Gary Bryan Anderson to the Florida Film and Entertainment Advisory Council.

TAMPA, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- The magisterial 'collaboration' over half a lifetime between historian Dumas Malone and his subject, Thomas Jefferson, is the basis for William G. Hyland Jr.'s compelling book, 'Long Journey with Mr. Jefferson' (ISBN: 9781612341972). Malone, the courtly and genteel historian from Mississippi, spent 38 years researching and writing the definitive biography of the man who 'invented the United States of America.'

ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands /Florida Newswire/ -- For the eighth consecutive year, Captain Morgan Rum Company and the City of Key West have teamed up to provide free Safe Rides during the busiest night of Fantasy Fest, Diageo North America has announced. Beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, all Key West Department of Transportation Buses will be free to ride.

MIRAMAR, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- The television viewing habits of children and adults alike are changing on an almost daily basis. Viewing options abound and parents and teachers are taking notice. Customizing a child's viewing habits is becoming easier and easier and Silva Animation Studio, Inc., the producer of Color with Leo(R), is reaching new audiences through these technologies.

SANFORD, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Wildlife Solutions, Inc., a Florida-based wildlife control company, is going to be featured on the Nat Geo WILD channel this Sunday, June 3, at 9 p.m. EDT. The show is called 'Animal Superpowers: Extreme Hunters' and it spotlights a Wildlife Solutions technician capturing and handling a deadly venomous snake while explaining how they locate and track their prey.

TAMPA, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Sky Ball League, the exciting next generation coed pro sport, begins airing the first of the two-part Tournament of Champions this weekend on Fox Sport Florida, Saturday, September 17 at 11 a.m. This is the culmination of Sky Ball League's first season.