Three times a year they come — some by car and still others by the busloads — because the word is out... in the world of antiques, Renninger's rocks!

You can shop Renninger's Twin Markets any weekend to find antiques and flea market bargains, but three times a year over 1400 antique and collectible dealers come together for the three-day Renninger's Antique Extravaganza. You'll have to get there early to catch the 8:00 a.m. auction, but by 10:00 all the dealers — 400 inside and over 1,000 outside — are open for business. Some even save never-before-offered merchandise just for these extravaganzas, so you'll always find something new. Mark your calendar now and don't miss it!

• What: Renninger's Antique Extravaganza
• Where: Renninger's Twin Markets - Mt. Dora
• When: February 17, 18 & 19, 2012

Renninger's Twin Markets are located in picturesque Mount Dora, about 20 miles northwest of Orlando on U.S. Highway 441, and Mount Dora is a lovely place to spend a day or a few days just about any time of the year.

• Mount Dora, FL
• Mount Dora Photo Tour

^{Photo © Dawn Henthorn, licensed to About.com}

The largest rodeo east of the Mississippi, draws some of the baddest bulls and cowboys in the business. Located in Kissimmee, just a few miles from Central Florida's theme parks, the 128th Silver Spurs Rodeo welcomes back the country's toughest professional cowboys February 17, 18 & 19 to mix it up with the country's top, and most unpredictable, livestock. You won't want to miss this, so slip on your boots and "round-up" the family for some rough-and-tumble entertainment that can be enjoyed from the comfort of the "indoor" climate-controlled Silver Spurs Arena.

All the traditional rodeo events will get underway on Friday and Saturday February 17 & 18 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, February 19 at 2:00 p.m. Seats are still available for all three rodeo events. Ticket prices are $15.00 per adult with children 10 and under admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult. Also, receive one admission to the Osceola County Fair for each rodeo admission purchased! You can lasso your tickets in advance by calling 407-67-RODEO.

^{Photo © Kissimmee Convention & Visitors Bureau}

Attention spring breakers! If you and your friends are planning a spring break getaway, read this warning first:

SPRING BREAK CAN LEAD TO A CRIMINAL RECORD

Now that I have your attention, do you want to know how to stay out of legal trouble while on spring break? No one could be better qualified to give you that advice than Judge Alex, host of the television show by the same name and resident of Miami. During his years in law enforcement and as a Circuit Court Judge, Judge Alex has seen it all (and probably heard every excuse for it all too). He has written the Top 5 Ways to Stay Out of Legal Trouble Over Spring Break just for the readers of About.com's Florida Travel. Of course, many of you may choose to ignore his most important advice — avoid alcohol and drugs — so that's when his five tips for avoiding legal trouble really come in handy. It's your future, so hopefully you'll take the time to read them. Then pass them along. They need to be posted on every dorm bulletin board in the U.S.

If you haven't decided on a spring break destination, take a look at my 2012 Spring Break Guide for the hottest Florida destinations. And, finally, these Disney World spring break survival tips will help you plan an enjoyable spring getaway.

Beginning this Saturday and Sunday, guests of SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay can look forward to four sizzling weekends of live performances, smokin' hot barbecue, ice-cold beer and thrilling attractions as Bands, Brew & BBQ gets underway. What a great recipe for a family getaway!

• What: Bands, Brew & BBQ
• When: February 11 & 12, 18 & 19, 25 & 26 and March 3 & 4, 2012
• Where: Saturdays & Sundays at SeaWorld Orlando and Sundays at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

^{Photo © SeaWorld Orlando}