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Immerse brings everything from the Blue Man Group to the Merita Bread sign back to downtown Orlando
After a lengthy hiatus, the experiential arts festival dives deep
All the best Orlando festivals, fairs and happenings leading up to summer
Central Florida Spring Guide 2025
Adoptable dog Sourdough is an 11-year-old with plenty of love to give after a rough past
Let’s give him some joy in his senior years
The Rev, an Asian-fusion and seafood concept, now open in Ivanhoe Village
Ramen, seafood and oysters served in the former Orlando Meats space
Orlando Vintage Clothing and Costumes hosts ‘Bridgerton’-themed 30th anniversary
Vintage shop marks 30 years with a Regency-inspired celebration and storewide discounts
Legal Public Notices 2/26/25
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Security guards at SeaWorld Orlando launch another bid to unionize
Guards similarly organized in 2020 but ultimately voted against unionization after SeaWorld laid off half the eligible voters
DeSantis floats idea of ending property taxes in Florida
‘I think that a lot of these local budgets have ballooned in recent years,’ DeSantis said
‘She would do better than me’: DeSantis praises wife as possible Florida gubernatorial candidate
The governor said all he wants from any member of Congress right now is to focus on passing Trump’s legislative agenda
DeSantis announces Florida ‘DOGE task force’ to cut state, local spending
It would review about 900 state positions, university spending, local government spending and more
Orlando Pulse nightclub memorial could finally be completed by the end of 2027
Construction is expected to begin next year on the 10th anniversary of the tragedy
UCF students organize events for Black History Month since the university won’t acknowledge it
The University of Central Florida has publicly celebrated Black History Month in the past. Not this year
Florida attorney general files lawsuit against Target over LGBTQ Pride campaign
James Uthmeier referred to the campaign as ‘radical leftist ideology’
Leisure Chief returns to an Orlando stage for the first time in over two years
Beartoe opens the evening
Orlando ‘great place to start new work’: World premiere of Brooklyn Bridge musical at Dr. Phillips Center
Writer-director Ray Roderick and an all-Orlando cast built the show in the Pugh Theater
Florida Republican senator wants to remove working caps, mandatory breaks for minors
Sen. Jay Collins wants to remove the waiver requirement for older teens and let them work earlier than 6:30 a.m. and after 11 p.m. on school nights
Florida Republican files bill that would allow teens to buy rifles
The bills would set the minimum age at 18 for purchasing rifles and other long guns
Hilton hotel workers picket outside Disney Springs in fight for union contract
‘We’re just trying to make sure that we’re taken care of just as much as we’re taking care of the guests.’
Former Florida House member Tom Keen launches bid for Orlando City Council
This is his second time running for Jim Gray’s seat, representing District 1.
Orlando concert calendar: Pouya, Jeff Rosenstock, 1900Rugrat, AJ Croce and more
Live music around town, Feb. 19-25
Rep. Anna Eskamani kicks off 2027 mayoral campaign with event at the Beacham Monday
Eskamani kicks off her 2027 mayoral campaign at storied downtown concert venue
Democrats file bill to repeal Florida’s six-week abortion ban
Regardless of the preference of the majority of voters, the Republican-led Legislature is unlikely to repeal the six-week ban
Controversial plan for Florida roads made from radioactive byproduct challenged in appeals court
‘The EPA is directly contradicting its own science and regulations by tripling the permitted cancer risk to the public and ignoring key radiation pathways’
The musical minds of the Circuit Church collective get electrified en masse at Uncontrolled Voltage
Salty Jazz Crabs, Void Modular, Pressurewave and more perform
Social media star turned alt-pop worthy Nessa Barrett comes to Orlando’s House of Blues
Not just an influencer with a record deal
Orlando’s Alienobserver releases sleek, otherworldly electro-pop album ‘Metamorphosis’
“‘Metamorphosis’ is about the transformation that happened to me when I found my people.”
Goblin Market scampers back to Oviedo Mall with art, apparel, eats … and a pointy-eared maid café
Did someone say Goblin Maid Café?
Bedroom-pop star Mxmtoon returns to Orlando on first leg of 2025 U.S. tour
Explore ‘Liminal Space’ with this performer
Wine and spirits market The Good Pour hosts grand opening in College Park this weekend
Pour some good into the community
Florida appeals court backs DeSantis in legal battle over records of migrant flights
The decision means the group can’t recover its attorney’s fees in the two-year legal fight, which it expected the state to pay
Orlando State Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith files bill to make it easier to pass statewide ballot measures
Currently, Florida ballot measures need to get at least 60 percent support to pass. Under Smith’s proposal, just a 50 percent vote of support would be needed.
Winter Park Arts Weekend offers up performing and visual art in Central Park and beyond
Central Park and surrounding environs go artsy
Sam Flax offers up its exterior to Orlando muralists with their Wall Project this weekend
Soundtrack by Nigel John, it should be pointed out
Sanford Porchfest is back this weekend with plenty of Orlando area musicians getting homespun on the porch
Seventy bands play 18 residential porches and sundry other spots
Country icon Willie Nelson steers his truly neverending tour to Orlando Amphitheater
‘On the road again,’ as a wise man once said
Pariah, Claux, Pontifex and Gnarcoossee present a primer on Central Florida underground metal at Conduit
Ain’t no half-stepping at this show
Orlando Ballet brings new production of ‘Peter Pan’ to Steinmetz Hall
All-new choreography from Jorden Morris
Fem Fest is an onslaught of women-led hardcore and punk bands happening in Mills 50
Some women will not ‘grin and bear it quietly’
What to watch this week: ‘Surface,’ ‘Zero Day,’ ‘Reacher’ and more premiere on streaming
Premieres Wednesday: My Family — A terminally ill Italian bequeaths the responsibility for raising his son to the surviving members of his family, although their epic dysfunction is enough to make anyone wish for a better option. Well, the Italian fascists seem to be having something of a renaissance. Maybe they have a daycare. (Netflix)…
Walala Asian Noodle House has the broth and the hand-pulled dough to please Orlando’s noodle obsessives
The bowled and the beautiful
There’s no bigger local draw at Immerse than Broadway star and Orlando native Michael James Scott
Best known as the Genie in ‘Disney’s Aladdin,’ he’s here to tease upcoming appearances at EPCOT and Steinmetz Hall
The Rev is serving ramen on Virginia Drive, Salvatore’s Prime is open in College Park and Smoke + Donuts celebrates 2nd birthday
Plus more tasty food news from all around Orlando
