City Guide 2023
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Welcome to Orlando City Guide 2023
An insider’s guide to what makes Orlando a place we’re proud to call home
Florida Supreme Court decides not to take up Orange County rent control fight
Rent control isn’t coming to Orange County after all.
Florida Republicans take aim at ‘living wage ordinances’ and, by extension, working families
‘It’s painfully obvious that the GOP doesn’t give a damn about the working class of this state.’
Fringe ArtSpace to host Tony-Award winning play ‘The Sound Inside’ for two weekends only
Building on their brief of encouraging challenging local theater
More details revealed for upcoming Disney attraction Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Including the return of 200-year-old Voodoo queen Mama Odie and her snake friend, Juju
In corruption trial, defense lawyers argue federal government ‘put a target on the back’ of Andrew Gillum
The opening arguments came in what could be a three-week trial in allegations of public corruption against Gillum
Grills Seafood pulls Bud Light from all locations over trans sponsorship
‘We believe transgenderism is a social experiment causing irreversible damage’
Florida proposal would require school districts to share local property-tax revenue with charter schools
‘This really is about the businesses, the contracts, the leases for these buildings.’
Disney bites back with numbers, facts to refute DeSantis’ rationale for ‘hostile takeover’
‘In 2022 … the Walt Disney Company was the largest single taxpayer in Central Florida.’
Federal jury seated in Andrew Gillum’s corruption trial
Former gubernatorial candidate Gillum was indicted last year on corruption charges including wire fraud and lying to federal investigators
Gov. DeSantis announces plan to revoke Reedy Creek development agreement
DeSantis said his hand-picked board to replace the former Reedy Creek leaders will consider how undeveloped Disney land can be used
Op-ed: ‘The immigrant community in Florida is facing an unprecedented attack’
Florida immigration bills currently being discussed put unnecessary and cruel obstacles to participation in nearly every part of daily life
Appeals court rejects challenge to Florida law that bans sanctuary cities
The appeals court said plaintiffs did not have legal standing to challenge the law
Florida House will take up bill that bans gender-affirming treatments for trans minors this week
The House is scheduled to take up the issue during a floor session Tuesday
Metal torchbearers Anvil rock and roll into Conduit
Lack of fame never stopped them from making and playing music
A resurgent Pedro the Lion play the Social in April
We’re all still in the glow of David Bazan resurrecting Pedro the Lion
Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum’s corruption trial starts next week
Gillum and a longtime adviser were indicted last year on charges including wire fraud
Indigo Girls in Orlando with new album, documentary, taking a ‘Long Look’ at the state of the nation
‘As a gay person who’s married, I’m like, “Is this my country?”’
Florida lawmakers approve death penalty bill to end unanimous jury recommendations
The bill would affect only the sentencing process and not what is known as the “guilt phase” of murder cases
Gov. DeSantis signs Florida’s six-week abortion ban into law
Whether the limit takes effect will be determined by how the Florida Supreme Court decides a challenge to last year’s 15-week law
Sing your heart out at Orlando’s karaoke bars
Check out the city’s best spots for taking the mic
Audubon Park: an eclectic mix of culinary talents and artistic flair
A guide to the mid-century Orlando neighborhood and its fiercely independent main street
Thornton Park, Eola Heights, South Eola: the right balance of cozy and classy
A guide to the highlights in three essential Orlando micro-neighborhoods
Leave it all on the dance floor at Orlando’s nightclubs
These are the best bars and clubs to see and be seen in Orlando
Ivanhoe Village: quietly quirky cultural incubator
A guide to the vibrant, arts-centric Orlando neighborhood
Where to hear live music in the City Beautiful
Your guide to Orlando’s best spots to see bands
Laugh it up every day of the week at Orlando’s comedy clubs
Find open mic nights, spots for stand-up, improv and more
Winter Park: a distinctly European vibe among the canopy of trees and cobblestone streets
A guide to the well-heeled and historic Orlando-adjacent city
Get some sand between your toes at these Central Florida beaches
These are the best beaches a short drive from Orlando
South Orange Blossom Trail: The ‘Curry Corridor’ could be on the verge of having a moment
A guide to the gateway to Orlando’s Florida Mall
Lake Nona: what the future will look like here in Orlando
A guide to Orlando’s master-planned, tech-focused community
Eatonville and Maitland: entwined by more than simple geography
A guide to the historically Black Orlando communities
Make a date to get your fill of the arts, both visual and performing
Orlando’s best galleries, museums, dance troupes and theaters
Milk District: gritty looks and an inclusive ‘come as you are’ mentality
A guide to all the good parts of Orlando’s Milk District
The cool kids guide to Orlando
These are Orlando’s most creative kid-friendly places
Mills 50 and Colonialtown: culturally diverse, commercially bustling, welcoming to all
A guide to the highlights in these two hip Orlando neighborhoods
Get away and play for a day at Orlando’s homegrown attractions
Your guide to the wildest wonderful spots driving distance from Orlando
Parramore: encompassing both Orlando’s past and its future
A guide to Orlando’s most rapidly changing neighborhood
Community Resource Guide: What to do when you need help in Orlando
Whether you need utilities or help with a bad landlord, we’ve got you covered
Sanford: popular with Orlandoans seeking affordable houses in a small-town atmosphere
A guide to the Orlando suburb
Mark your calendar: Annual events in the Orlando area
A guide to Orlando’s best-loved festivals, fairs and celebrations
Fan the flames, then quench them at Orlando’s craft cocktail bars
Here are Orlando’s best bars for serious mixology
College Park: Don’t overlook its many charms and diversions
A guide to the tranquil Orlando neighborhood and Edgewater Drive’s highlights
SoDo and Delaney Park: established neighborhood tranquility and a growing urban sensibility
A guide to the area south of downtown Orlando
Curry Ford, Conway, Hourglass District: top-shelf restaurants, mom-and-pop markets, and bars and breweries
A guide this fast-changing neighborhood south of Orlando, whatever you call it
UCF and Waterford Lakes: constant updates bring excitement and energy to the college crowd
A guide to Orlando’s Waterford Lakes Town Center and nearby Knight-friendly delights
Downtown Orlando: the heartbeat of the city
Orlando’s Central Business District by day, nightlife and culture hub by night
International Drive and Sand Lake: the favorite of tourists and hardy locals
A guide to experiencing Orlando’s I-Drive like a local
