Tampa Bay Times Article and Video Progress at the Fenway Hotel
On Friday, March 18th, the Tampa Bay Times will run the following article with an online video of the work being done at the International Center Florida, Fenway Hotel and … Read more…
Category: International Center Florida
International Center Florida Construction Update for March 11, 2016
There has been lots of activity in the southeast wing of the A building (the Fenway Hotel). This wing has had the roof dried-in. This refers to the process of … Read more…
Osprey Return to the Fenway and Construction Update
Osprey were sighted today on the new nesting platform at the International Center in Dunedin, Florida. The osprey originally had their nest in one of the chimneys that needed to … Read more…
International Center Florida Program
Participants attending the five-day International Program held last week at the International Center in Florida enjoyed the beautiful sunshine and pleasant weather. Participants working in small groups discovered the circle in the … Read more…
International Center Florida Construction Update
This is the International Center Florida construction update for the week ending January 31, 2016. Building A Windows Window installers continue to install the east and west windows on the … Read more…
International Center Florida Construction Update January 26, 2016
International Center Florida Construction Update for the week ending January 21, 2016 Building A Interior Framing and strapping continues throughout the first floor SE wing. Replacement of damaged floor joists … Read more…
Central Region Program at the International Center in Florida
More than 170 participants attended the Central Region Program lead by Tony Kwong. The weather was beautiful and cool. The group was divided with half of the participants in the practice hall and … Read more…
International Center Florida Construction Update Jan 12, 2016
International Center Florida Construction Update Jan 12, 2016 Framing and strapping continues on the first and second floors. The SE wing framing is completed and strapping continues. On the second … Read more…
500 New Windows Arrive at the International Center Florida
International Center Florida Construction Update for Jan 5, 2016 The new windows for the International Center Florida were delivered today for building A from Marvin Integrity. The trucks originated in … Read more…
Hsing-i Weekend
On January 9th and 10th the International Center Florida held its first Hsing-i Weekend. Nearly 100 participants took part in the workshop lead by Sean Dennison. The weekend precedes the … Read more…
Work begins in Building C – International Center Florida Construction Update
The International Center Florida continues renovations. Now renovations have begun on Building C. The terrazzo floor located on the main floor is in the process of being resurfaced. Building A … Read more…
International Center Florida Construction: roofing had begun!
International Center Florida Construction Update for the week ending Dec 6, 2015 Roofing has begun! Photos below are of the NW wing of the International Center Florida. New window openings are … Read more…
A note from the chef…
Thanks to all who participated in the cooking in Florida the past 2 weeks. It was hard work, but a job well done! Its hard to believe but we served over … Read more…
International Center Florida Construction Update Nov 30, 2015
Construction inside of Building A and surrounding property is increasing…. Trees that had been scheduled for removal in the new parking lot are being removed to make room for more … Read more…
Lok Hup Week and Building Connections with locals in Dunedin
190 participants attended Lok Hup week at the International Center Florida. Today, we have the President/CEO of Dunedin Chamber of Commerce and the President of Scottish Arts Foundation joined us … Read more…
Lunch with local Dunedin officials
Mayor of Dunedin along with other city officials joined us for lunch and took a tour of Fenway in renovation. Mayor of Dunedin was presented with gifts from sister city … Read more…
Tai Chi Week at the International Center Florida
Over 240 participants are attending Tai Chi Week at the new International Center Florida. The program lead by Tony Kwong, started yesterday in the rain which kept many attendees inside the … Read more…
International Center Florida Update Nov 3, 2015
Progress is being made around building A. We were notified that the two framing crews have turned to three this week. One crew continuing in the SE wing, moving slowly as they … Read more…
International Center Florida – Construction Update Oct 23, 2015
The activity in Building A, The Historic Fenway, is increasing. The original elevator was removed this week from the roof of the building. The elevator was locked on the third floor … Read more…
What’s happening at the Fenway Hotel?
“What’s happening at the Fenway Hotel?” is a question that occasionally reverberates around the tai chi practice hall as beginning and continuing students participate in their classes. Recognizing the importance … Read more…
A warm welcome in Dunedin
Andrew Hung received welcome gift basket from Lynn Wargo, President and member of Dunedin Chamber of Commerce.
Development surge underway in downtown Dunedin
Meanwhile, a short distance south of downtown, the Taoist Tai Chi Society is deep into its formidable rehabilitation of the 1920s era Mediterranean-style Fenway hotel property on Edgewater Drive (Alternate 19) … Read more…
A Dragon Comes To Dunedin to Celebrate International Awareness Day
Free demonstrations, brunch, presentations from national and local dignitaries, and the unveiling of our fabulous Dragon Bike Rack marked Taoist Tai Chi® International Awareness Day on Thursday, August 13. The … Read more…
Update – International Center Florida
Construction on the new International Center Florida is at full speed. Workers are very busy making structural repairs and framing rooms in the Main Building called Building A. Completion of … Read more…
International Center Florida – Quilt Fundraiser
Judy Lever-Duffy from the Key Largo/Miami Branch has generously donated a Florida themed quilt to raise money for the International Center. The quilt will be auctioned off at the November International Workshops … Read more…
A Golden Opportunity!
Tooling Up for Restorations at the Fenway – an eventful morning! Kicking off the commencement of our renovations of the Historic Fenway Hotel building in Dunedin, FL was the event of … Read more…
Dunedin leaders visit us in Toronto
A group of leaders from Dunedin, the site of our new International Centre in Florida, has visited us in Toronto. Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism president Marsha Eberhardt and … Read more…
Artifacts Found During Renovations at the Fenway
June 16,2015 Today we uncovered two pieces of historical data during our renovations. One, a letter written on September 25, 1925 to an old friend who was coming to Clearwater, Florida … Read more…
The Making of an Artistic Dragon Bike Rack- Fenway Update
Dunedin Artistic Bike Rack Collection Continues To Grow with the emergence of the Chinese dragon bike rack created by local metal artist and arc welder, Bill Coleman, in red below. … Read more…
International Center – Fenway Update
Today the 5 acre International Center – Fenway property received a makeover in preparation for the start of interior and exterior framing. A 6 foot construction fence now surrounds the “A” … Read more…
Tai Chi Sword at the International Centre in Florida
The International Centre in Florida hosted its first Tai Chi Sword Workshop with 114 participants. Over the three days, the workshop participants enjoyed practicing the Sword set both indoors and outdoors. … Read more…
Update from the International Center Florida
The Plan The new International Center is a five acre property made up of four structures. The main building, at the Fenway, called Building “A” will have a grand lobby, meeting … Read more…