Dozens of artists and vendors arrived the morning of Jan. 12 for what they thought was a routine meeting between themselves and the management staff of Artegon Marketplace, Orlando’s two-year-old “anti-mall” on International Drive. In hindsight, maybe the presence of Orlando Police officers and bodyguards should have tipped them off something was out of the…
With our current constitutional crisis dominating the airwaves and creating embarrassment for most Americans on a daily basis, it’s good to have an outlet for local writers to provide thoughtful, nuanced takes on the events of the past month. That’s what this monthly night, hosted by Tod Caviness, attempts to do, anyway. But with the…
The longest-running drum & bass night in Central Florida recently returned to Native after a few months off, and the booking is starting to get pretty impressive again. This week sees DJ Rap, a U.K. DJ and producer whose debut album, Learning Curve, sold more than 3 million copies back in 1999, back when that…
Potty Mouth is from the same section of Massachusetts that birthed Dinosaur Jr. and was home to a post-NYC-era Thurston Moore and Kim Gordon. And though they didn’t intentionally name their band after the seminal Bratmobile record – and their grunge pop sound is about as far from the Riot Grrl faction as you can…
Lil Indies capitalizes on Mills 50’s title as the Punkest of the Main Street Districts by bringing in DJ Smilin’ Dan for a night. Dan’ll be spinning punk gems from the ’70s and ’80s, along with “punk” jams from the ’90s, in order to press the nostalgia button on every pushing-40 semi-professional who likes to…
Orlando’s most popular professional sports team (sorry, Magic – again) kicks off its season this week. And with the opening of their own stadium, we will thankfully never have to hear the phrase “Fill the Bowl” again. But that shouldn’t stop you from showing your Purple Pride on this pub crawl that goes from their…
Theater on the Edge, an outgrowth of the Meisner-focused Truthful Acting Studio school, seemed to explode onto the local theater scene last year with two well-received productions: David Ives’ Venus in Fur and David Mamet’s American Buffalo. Their newest production follows in the same vein of tough, serious plays that depend heavily on capable actors…
Leu Garden’s Dinosaur Invasion exhibit comes to life on an outdoor big screen this weekend with a showing of Jurassic Park. The 1993 sci-fi favorite serves as an example of how entrepreneurial histrionics contribute to child endangerment. This park’s security system is too big to fail, making it safe to leave children in the hands…
The bucolic surroundings of Long & Scott Farms will, once again, provide the setting for eight culinary maestros to showcase their chops at one of the most hotly anticipated food fêtes on the calendar. Field to Feast, the outdoor culinary extravaganza organized by Edible Orlando, will see eight of Disney’s finest chefs prepare dishes fashioned…
In the musical lifespan of a touring band, the musicians usually play a series of increasingly anonymous clubs or bars, never finding that elusive perfect spot where their music makes the most sense, sonically and aesthetically. You can count them on one hand; the Velvet Underground at Warhol’s Factory, Yanni at the Acropolis, Lustmord at…
The expansive and eclectic Okeechobee Music Festival is back for its second year and is boasting some impressively well-known artists. This year, Usher, Kings of Leon, Bassnectar and Wiz Khalifa, along with about 80 other artists, take the stage at the three-day camping and music festival in Sunshine Grove. (OK, it’s a bit of a…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that on Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the following locations: March 21st , 2017 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods…
NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property under The Florida Self Storage Facility Act Statutes (Section 83.801-83.809). The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on,Monday the 27th day of February, thru, the 6th…
NOTICE OF SALE The following vehicles will be sold at Public Auction for cash to satisfy lien pursuant to F.S. 713.78 on MARCH 16TH, 2017 at 9:00 am at Dynamic Towing, 6408 Old Cheney Hwy., Orlando, FL. 2004 BMW WBXPA73444WB26647 1993 JEEP 1J4FT68S8PL566436 2003 SUBAR 4S3BE635437210794 2006 TOYO 1NXBR32E76Z574326.
NOTICE OF SALE Vehicles will be sold as is, no warranty. Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid. Terms of bids are cash only. Buyer must have funds on hand at time of sale: 2000 Honda VIN#1HGCG225XYA015562 2002 Lincoln VIN# 1LNHM81W32Y631463 2001 Volkswagen VIN# 3VWSS29M21M021822 1993 Honda VIN# 1HGCB7699PA085223 1994 Acura VIN# JH4DB7652RS006731 2001…
NOTICE OF SALE Vehicles will be sold as is, no warranty. Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid. Terms of bids are cash only. Buyer must have funds on hand at time of sale. 1996 CADILLAC VIN# 1G6EL12Y9TU608220 2000 HONDA VIN# 1HGEJ824XYL072563 2003 WATERCRAFT JET SKI TRAILER VIN#5KTWS17124F119805 2001 YAMAHA JET SKI VIN# YAMA1278L001…
NOTICE OF SALE Pursuant to F.S. 713.585 At 9:00AM on March 25, 2017 Billis Auto Center 1710 N. Forsyth Rd. ORL, FL32807, (407) 657-1808. Will sell the following vehicle(s) to Satisfy claim of lien. Seller reserves the right to bid and refuse any or all bids. Sold As-Is, No warranty. Seller guarantees no title. Terms cash. Satisfying the…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2016-CA-008687 VENTURES TRUST 2013-I-H-R BY MCM CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLLP F/K/A MCM CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC, ITS TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, v. OLIVER TITRE; PHYLLIS TITRE; STATE OF FLORIDA; ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA;UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2; together with any grantees, assignees,…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2013-DR-16642-038 IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTION AND TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS: E.M.R. AND E.R.R., Adoptee(s) AMENDED NOTICE OF ACTION TO:MICHAEL ROSS, Respondent’s last known address: 1001 Crystal Glen Blvd., Orlando, FL 32837. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2016-CA-007844-O ASHINGTON PARK HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, vs. JONATHAN S. BLAEDE, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JONATHAN S. BLAEDE, and UNKNOWN PARTIES IN POSSESSION, Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION TO: JONATHAN S. BLAEDE 14562 Greydale Circle, Orlando, Florida 32826 Current residence unknown,…
Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 1751 Fortune Rd Kissimmee FL 34744, 407-414- 5303 on 03/21/17 @ 9:30am Ismael Rivera 5037 tools, work materials, Ceser Gonzalez 5011 1 bedroom…
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, SEFS LLC, of 465 S. Orlando Ave #407, Maitland, FL 32751, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: SEFS Home Loans It is the intent of the undersigned to register “SEFS Home Loans” with the Florida…
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, The Law Offices of Christy C. Collins, P.A., of 118 E. Jefferson Street, Suite 102 Orlando, FL 32801, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: Evictions 360 It is the intent of the undersigned to register…
Notice is hereby given to the owners, lienholders, and other interested parties that the following described abandoned vehicles will be sold at auction for cash to the highest bidder at 1:45 pm, March 21, 2017 at 2851 St Johns Pkwy, Sanford, FL. 32771: 2000 Chrysler Town & Country VIN# 1C4GP64L9YB653296, 2004 Ford Sport Trac VIN# 1FMZU67K24UA28706,…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FOR MONIES DUE ON STORAGE LOCKERS LOCATED AT UHAUL COMPANY FACILITIES. STORAGE LOCATIONS AND TIMES ARE LISTED BELOW. ALL GOODS SOLD ARE HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS, MISCELLANEOUS OR RECOVERED GOODS. ALL AUCTIONS ARE HELD TO SATISFY OWNER’S LIEN FOR RENT AND FEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES, SELF STORAGE ACT, SECTIONS 83.806 AND…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE PERSONAL PROPERTY OF THE FOLLOWING TENANTS WILL BE SOLD FOR CASH TO SATISFY RENTAL LIENS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUES, SELF STORAGE FACILITY ACT, SECTIONS 83-806 AND 83-807; CONTENTS MAY INCLUDE KITCHEN, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, BEDDING, TOYS, GAMES, PACKED CARTON, FURNITURE, TOOLS, TRUCKS, CARS ETC. THERE’S NO TITLE FOR VEHICLES SOLD AT…
Synth-pop godfathers Depeche Mode have just announced the North American itinerary for their “Global Spirit” tour set for later this year. And though there are no Orlando dates (yet?), there are two Florida shows within reasonable striking distance for those willing to get “behind the wheel.” Depeche Mode play the Mid-Florida Credit Union Ampitheatre in…
Donald Trump will be visiting a real “inner city” as he stops by a Catholic school in the Orlando neighborhood of Pine Hills this Friday. According to White House press secretary Sarah H. Sanders, Trump will be at the St. Andrew Catholic School for a “listening session on school choice.” As we previously reported, Trump will also be…
Thunderlips is back, brother, and he’s setting up shop down on I-Drive. We previously reported that Hulk Hogan, wrestler and subject of a controversial sex tape, would be opening a Hogan’s Beach Shop in Orlando. The store, which looks to be located at 7679 International Drive, will offer souvenirs, photo opportunities, general wrestling memorabilia and, of course,…
An Orange County deputy is in stable condition Tuesday after being shot multiple times by a suspect who was later killed. Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings says Sgt. Richard Stelter, 46, was shot while trying to serve a warrant on a fugitive with three other deputies on the investigative surveillance squad around 11:42 a.m. in…
The scene onstage Sunday night when Moonlight won the Oscar for Best Picture was intense, to say the least. But behind the confusion that caused a collision between a lily-white Old Hollywood musical and a hypermodern telling of stories too rarely seen onscreen was one man, director Barry Jenkins. Yesterday we found out that Jenkins is…
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Editing is everything. Although West Virginia’s Christian Lopez (Feb. 26, Will’s Pub) is young – barely drinking age – he packs a broad cross section of American roots traditions in his arsenal. It’s mostly tender alt-country, but there are also veins of the storming hillbilly sounds evocative of his Appalachian provenance, Southern…
The Gasparilla Music Festival in Tampa has just released the schedule for all three stages for this year’s installment of the annual fest (this year is the sixth). Now you can spend your time figuring out how to juggle sets by Ghostface Killah and Cage the Elephant instead of posting nagging requests for set times…
So today is kind of Christmas for the Brown Bag Brass Band – an Orlando ensemble of second-line steppers – and they’re throwing a party in Winter Park. That’s some solid sonic Mardi Gras revelry on this Fat Tuesday. Finish your Floridian Mardi Gras season in style starting this afternoon at 5 p.m. at Dexter’s Winter…
Donald Trump supporters are sick and tired of the country bashing our part-time golfer president, so this weekend they’re taking to the streets of Orlando to celebrate “the spirit of America.” This Saturday, March 4, the Main Street Patriots organization is hosting a series of “Spirit of America Rallies” across the country, with one such…
Despite promises for transparency, Republicans toed the party line last night and once again blocked the release of Donald Trump’s tax returns. The U.S. House of Representatives had a chance to force President Donald Trump to release his tax returns, but House Republicans, including three from Florida, voted unanimously to block the measure. Joining a…
Testing, testing… 😏 #CabanaBayResort pic.twitter.com/ti1L8ielpR — Universal Orlando (@UniversalORL) February 28, 2017 Move over, Roomba, there’s a new robotic servant in town. Universal Orlando revealed via a very coy tweet that it is currently testing the Savioke Personal Service Robot at its Cabana Bay Beach Resort. The cute little guy, called Relay, is an autonomous delivery…
Donald Trump, our perpetual golfer-in-chief, will again be visiting his plush Mar-a-Lago resort this weekend, but not before making a quick stop in Orlando on Friday. The Palm Beach Post confirmed that FAA flight restrictions show Trump will indeed be visiting his “Winter White House,” as well as Orlando from Friday to Sunday. It is…
Floridians with concealed-weapons licenses would be able to carry firearms into areas now deemed “gun-free” under an array of measures that will be championed by Republican lawmakers during the first legislative session since mass killings at an Orlando nightclub and a Fort Lauderdale airport. Proposals have been introduced to allow the more than 1.7 million…
U.S. Rep. Val Demings has invited the mother of a victim killed at the gay nightclub Pulse to President Donald Trump’s first address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night. The Orlando Democrat announced she will be attending the speech in Washington D.C. with Christine Leinonen, whose son Christopher “Drew” Leinonen was one…
It might not be three days of peace and music, but Foodstock Orlando is definitely a celebration you don’t want to miss. The multi-day food and music festival features local food vendors, Florida agricultural expositions and live music, all to raise funds for local education scholarships and grants. The event bounces around the City Beautiful,…
Wednesday is the final installment in the Orlando Philharmonic’s ambitious Women in Song series; live, bird-on-a-wire collaborations between the Phil and female composers and songwriters who come from distinctly non-classical backgrounds, in front of a rapt audience. The creative give-and-take and telepathy is often exhilarating to see and hear. After Sara Watkins and Ariadne Greif,…
In April 2016, SeaWorld CEO Joel Manby announced a plan to bring new guest experiences to the SeaWorld family of parks in a “major and minor” addition plan. With this new plan, the parks would be getting a major new experience one year, followed by minor experiences the following year. SeaWorld Orlando received their first…
Florida lawmakers are poised to return to Tallahassee for the March 7 start of the 2017 legislative session. They will grapple with hundreds of bills during the 60-day session, while also trying to reach agreement on a state budget that will top $80 billion. Here are 10 big issues to watch: – BUDGET: Gov. Rick…
Last night during the Oscars, Disney debuted a new commercial highlighting their soon-to-open Pandora: The World of Avatar at Animal Kingdom, and, good lord, why is that Na’vi robot so incredibly uncomfortable to look at? The 30-second spot starts with Avatar director James Cameron telling you about how cool The World of Avatar is going…
A recent study from United Way shows that 45 percent of households in Florida and 43 percent in Orange County, still find it nearly impossible to obtain even the most basic necessities, and the numbers show the problem is only getting worse. Despite being employed, according to United Way, many of these households are still…
A suspect accused of using a high-powered rifle to shoot at a piece of the Sabal Trail pipeline in Dunnellon was shot and killed by local law enforcement officials after a car chase this weekend. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said its deputies responded to the pipeline around 9 a.m. on Sunday after reports that…
Does your face feel like it’s filling with cement? Is your car covered in a fine dust? The answer to both of those questions is more than likely “yes.” That’s right, pollen season is here, and you’re about to get jammed up. Too early you say? Let’s take a quick glimpse at the Weather Channel’s four…
Human testing has begun on a new vaccine that essentially makes us all taste bad to Aedes Aegypti mosquitos, which are known for carrying tropical diseases like Zika. Last week, the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) launched Phase 1 of a clinical trial to test a investigational vaccine intended to protect against…
Nineties alt-rock heartthrobs the Goo Goo Dolls played Orlando twice last year and the audiences must have made a hell of an impression, because the just-announced Long Way Home summer tour includes an Orlando show at the end of August. The Goo Goo Dolls with Phillip Phillips play Hard Rock Live on Aug. 30 at…
The 300-odd folks who gathered for Hari and Jenneffer Pulapaka’s “7 Courses, 7 Countries” event in DeLand were treated to a truly special dinner. Dishes from the seven countries listed in Donald Trump’s recent immigration ban – Iran, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Libya, Somalia and the Sudan – were served up family-style. For the guests seated at the…
Several years ago, Sean-Paul Lewis says, the Affordable Care Act saved his life. Last weekend, tucked into a wheelchair with a breathing tube in his nose, he rallied to save the law that extended his time. Lewis, of Longwood, says he’s been on a long path recovering from serious physical crises that have required many doctor…
Disney first got in on the food truck craze back in 2012 with a temporary food truck at the Wide World of Sports. Less than a year later, news broke of Disney World getting up to 10 specialty-themed food trucks. Those 10 trucks never materialized, but in late 2013 four trucks arrived at what is…
After more than a half-century of Easter day surfing, the 52-year-old Easter Surf Festival in Cocoa Beach, Florida, has been canceled due to budget restraints. In 2015, the famous surfing competition was moved from the pier to a larger park nearby to provide more parking and vendor area, but now that move is causing cost…
Welcome to Orlando Weekly’s “Band of the Week.” Every week, we highlight one of our favorite local bands. This week, we’re pleased to bring you GWADCIP$. GWADCIP$ is the resident DJ at Lil’ Indies on Sunday nights. Just the facts:Who’s in the band?My name is Roy Velazquez and go by the producer name GWADCIP$. I…
Mardi Gras, everyone’s favorite excuse to start Lent with a hangover, descends upon St. Matthew’s Tavern with a themed show that features live music, singing, burlesque performances and more from Blacklist Babes Cabaret. Wear a mask and get a free prize, plus be entered to win a grand prize from Fairvilla Megastore for having the…
This month’s edition of Independent Bar’s goth night features an Edgar Allan Poe theme, along with an exhortation to come “dressed to impress.” Whether that means donning a corset decorated with the blackest raven feathers, barrel staves to make yourself a cask of amontillado, or just doing the old use-a-pendulum-to-saw-yourself-in-half trick, is up to you.…
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND If ever there was a poster boy for the freak-folk movement, Devendra Banhart (Feb. 24, The Beacham) would be it. Of the breed of outsiders who mine the fringes of folk music, the wildly lauded artist is one of the cornerstone stars of the modern era. Depending on where you sit on…
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Once again, an Orlando connection brings major-league windfall to town. This time, it was Field Trip South (Feb. 24-25), the big, two-day mini festival celebrating all things garage. And pound for pound, dollar for dollar, it was the most notable happening of the week. The event was conceived and organized with flair…
Orlando is joining other cities across the nation this weekend to support the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. College Democrats at the University of Central Florida have organized a rally for Saturday, Feb. 25 at 530 E. Princeton Street at 2:15 p.m. to support ACA. President Donald Trump and Republican leaders have vowed…
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue officials have ruled a fire set at the Islamic Society of New Tampa in Thonotosassa as arson. WFTS Tampa Bay reports fire investigators were notified about a fire at an outdoor entrance to the mosque around 2 a.m. No one was inside the building when the fire started. Fire officials later determined…
Whoa! $60 for bottle service at Vain Nightclub?! Damn. It’s just extremely unfortunate these posters were slathered over local art installations. The poorly placed ads were found on at least two installations in the Mills 50 area this week (and pretty much all over Orlando), but despite the deal, people are not happy. Especially the official…
The X-Men stories have always been perhaps the most grounded of the superhero universes, with their exploration of what it means to be “super” in a world where “super” is feared and hated. The mutants of X-Men are just ordinary people trying to come to terms with their unusual talents. But even this series has…
Much-missed local rabble rousers the Hate Bombs are both returning to town and returning to life tonight as part of the garage rock fest Field Trip South, taking over Will’s Pub this weekend. The band started in the early ’90s and caused quite a stir locally in their time, and are ready to do it…
Bill Maher, comedian and on-again-off-again BFF of former Breitbart editor Milo Yiannopoulos, will perform at the Dr. Phillips Center this summer. While details on “An Evening with Bill Maher” are scarce, we’re assuming this evening will involve many “hot takes” about how liberals are pansies, weed is awesome and Islam is bad. The show is Saturday,…
Baltimorean emo band All Time Low just announced the dates for their worldwide Young Renegades tour, slated for this summer, and at the time of writing, the final date on that several-month trek is an Orlando show. The tour is in support of forthcoming new album Last Young Renegade. All Time Low are set to…
Survivors of the shooting at the gay nightclub Pulse are speaking out against a Univision news special set to air Saturday that re-enacts the June 12 massacre where 49 people lost their lives and countless others were injured. Victor Báez Febo says he was scrolling through his timeline Thursday morning when he clicked on promotional…
What to say about Jonathan Richman, the most trusted Velvet Underground camp follower ever to insist “I’m Straight”? As a straitlaced but noise-addicted youth, Richman moved to New York to crash on VU’s couch and haunt their rehearsals, soaking up their sound. But when it came to his own band, the Modern Lovers, his sonic…
Though certain demagogues may disagree, “the media” plays many important roles in a free and civilized society. In addition to contributing to an informed – or willfully ignorant, whatever – public, the media often reflects changing times and attitudes, particularly as it grows to include underrepresented groups and viewpoints. Talbert T. Gray filled that role…
Local feminist anthology zine Tittie Thyme, already known for its raucous zine release parties, is joining up with two other DIY tomes – the stellar perzine Phosphene Girl and the singular literary/photography zine Let’s Kiss – to put on an evening of readings and music billed as a celebration of “local ladies in literature.” The…
How does time pass so quickly and haphazardly? Here it is, 10 years since angular indie-punk trio Lemuria released their seminal debut album Get Better, and now even they’re having to bow to the inevitable heartstring tug of nostalgia, scheduling an extensive tour to air out that body of songs in full. The sound of…
School officials nationwide dodge accountability ratings by steering low achievers to alternative programs. In Orlando, Florida, the nation’s tenth-largest district, thousands of students who leave alternative charters run by a for-profit company aren’t counted as dropouts. *** Tucked among posh gated communities, and meticulously landscaped shopping centers, Olympia High School in Orlando offers more than…
Alan Cumming is one of our generation’s most multicolored chameleons. Your romcom-loving aunt knows him as the oleaginous Sean Walsh in Circle of Friends; your GenX big sister love-hated him as faithless Hollywood husband Joe in 2001 indie flick The Anniversary Party; your theater-freak cousin may even have seen him reprise his gender-bent Emcee on…
Democracy in Crisis
Of recent Orlando Philharmonic programs, perhaps none has proved as opportune and timely as next Monday’s East Meets West, particularly for the inclusion of music by Kayhan Kalhor, a contemporary Iranian composer and kamancheh master (a Persian spiked fiddle). Kalhor, a four-time Grammy Award nominee, will join the Orlando Phil as soloist for a performance…
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio is really having a terrible day. After his aides told media outlets Rubio wouldn’t be planning any town hall meetings in Florida during the congressional recess because he was going to Europe, the Republican senator was spotted at Miami’s Jackson Memorial Hospital on Thursday avoiding a protester who asked him why…
It seems a Volusia County Sheriffs deputy was in a hurry to get back to work. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office posted the above picture to their Facebook account Wednesday, Feb. 22, along with the caption: “When you’re just in a hurry to get back on the job. No gas pumps were harmed in the…
New York queer punk duo PWR BTTM have announced an Orlando show for this summer as part of a world tour marking the upcoming release of their new album, Pageant. The band played an emotional set in Orlando last summer soon after the Pulse nightclub shooting, capping the set with an emotionally charged cover of…
Florida beaches dominated TripAdvisor’s “2017 Traveler’s Choice Awards for Best Beaches,” taking seven out of the top 10 spots. Siesta Key Beach in Sarasota took first place as the best beach in America, with Ka’anapalli Beach in Maui, Hawaii, coming in second. However, St. Pete Beach and Clearwater Beach closely followed in third and fourth place.…
After Trump’s decision Wednesday to reverse transgender protections in school bathrooms, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a conservative congresswoman from Miami who has a transgender son, has vowed to reintroduce the Student Non-Discrimination Act (SNDA). “This lamentable decision can lead to hostile treatment of transgender students and studies have shown that bullying and harassment can be detrimental to the…
As Americans learn more about what Russia’s role was in hacking the 2016 U.S. election, author T.L. Williams’ spy thriller Zero Day: China’s Cyber Wars couldn’t be more timely. The 2017 novel by the former CIA operations officer is the third installment for his protagonist Logan Alexander, a former Navy SEAL and head of a…
The seesaw of Orlando sports interest may see Magic fans dragging their butts in the dirt on one end, but Orlando City fans couldn’t hoist their famous purple flags any hi gher on the other. That is, before 25,500 impassioned fans welcome (strong word) New York City FC in their brand-spanking-new soccer-specific stadium, local hype is…
He’s OK, folks. Marco Rubio, the Florida senator who has been noticeably absent from meeting with his constituents at citizen-organized town halls, has finally been located. Rubio was apparently in Europe over the last few days, but was spotted by a Miami-based labor organizer at the Jackson Memorial Hospital this morning. In the video (see…
The people behind the “vertical theme park” Skyplex announced the addition of Sky Jump, a new attraction that allows guests to leap from a small platform and free-fall from 500 feet above the ground. Similar to the SkyJump attraction at the Stratosphere in Las Vegas, the Skyplex version is sort of like bungee jumping, only…
Local news station WFTV has published two versions of an organizational assessment produced for the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts that show the report was revised after its initial “final” version to delete or downplay criticism of CEO Kathy Ramsberger. Last year, the Dr. Phillips Center commissioned Strategic Leadership Collaborative, a consulting firm…
Elder statesmen Cali punks Agent Orange could easily coast until the end of time on the strength of the nervey surf-punk classic “Bloodstains.” And yet here they are treading the boards with Guttermouth and the Queers. Agent Orange, Atom Age, Guttermouth and the Queers play Will’s Pub tonight at 7 p.m. Cover is $25. Related Stories
Vinyl Arts Bar hosts DJ Kimball Collins, one of the big names from Orlando’s dance music heyday, alongside up-and-comer Michael Rosa. It’s a cross-generational dance party in one of downtown’s most unique venues. What’s not to love? 10 p.m. Friday; Vinyl Arts Bar, 75 E. Colonial Drive; contact for price; vinylartsbar.com Related Stories
More than eight months ago, on June 5, 2016, we encouraged our readers to go attend a free screening of the documentary Making a Killing: Guns, Greed and the NRA, which focuses on America’s culture of gun violence and the gun lobby that resists stricter regulations. In a cruel twist, Orlando became the epicenter of…
A sadly less-heralded visual corollary of the DIY underground music and self-publishing boomlets of the late ’80s was the revolutionary freedom offered to budding and not-so-budding filmmakers by the video medium. Suddenly all manner of malcontents could plump down a nominal fee to score their own VHS camcorder and start shooting their own Citizen Kane…
This studded garage-rock festival is the first of its kind to happen in Orlando that we know of, and it’s as legitimately national as it is local. The two-day event is organized by Baltimore garage label Hidden Volume Records, which is the brainchild of former local Scott Sugiuchi of the legendary Hate Bombs. With great…
Marion County deputies arrested two protesters who they say climbed 250 feet deep inside a piece of the 36-inch Sabal Trail pipeline near Dunnellon. The Sabal Trail pipeline is the $3.2 billion project of Houston-based Spectra Energy. The 515-mile pipe snakes through Alabama, Georgia and down to Central Florida to connect with a compressor station near…
An Orlando Police officer is under an internal affairs investigation after a video surfaced showing him cursing and threatening another man. The four-minute video, uploaded to YouTube on Jan. 3 by Ryan Romasco, shows an interaction between OPD Officer Jose Sanchez and Romasco during a disturbance call in the parking lot of 4750 Millenia Plaza Way, near…
Monday marked the first month of Donald Trump’s presidency, and so far he’s spent a quarter of that time as Commander in Chief here in Florida. According to the Palm Beach Post, Donald Trump has spent 186.5 hours out of the 744 of which he’s been president – 25 percent of his time – in…
The home of everyone’s favorite chicken tender sub just beat out 97 other companies in a national consumer survey. Based on a Harris Poll ranking corporation reputations, Publix ranked No. 3 out of the top 100 most visible companies in the country. The grocer earned a reputation quotient of 82.78 out of 100, just behind Wegmans…
After dealing with budget cuts, scheduling conflicts and legal battles, the Dr. Phillips Center will finally begin its second phase of construction next month. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the performing arts center is set to break ground March 6 on the long-awaited acoustic hall. This second phase has been in the works for years, but…
The results are in: Orlando is one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the country. According to Forbes, Orlando is No. 2 in the country, just behind Cape Coral, in its ranking of the country’s fastest-growing metropolitan cities. Every year, Forbes compiles a list of America’s fastest-growing cities in an effort to give a “holistic…
Austin alt-rockers Spoon have announced a U.S. tour in support of forthcoming album Hot Thoughts (their first since 2014’s They Want My Soul). The tour kicks off in late April and includes two Florida dates, one in Tampa and one in Orlando. Spoon play the House of Blues on May 2 at 7 p.m. Tickets…
A move to shift the burden of proof in “stand your ground” self-defense cases is off to a fast start in the House, where the controversial proposal died a year ago. The House Criminal Justice Subcommittee, voted 9-4 along party lines Wednesday to approve the National Rifle Association-backed measure (HB 245), which would shift the…
Concerned constituents are raising their voices at a town hall in Tampa tonight, but Florida Sen. Marco Rubio won’t be there. The town hall, scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the Tampa Letter Carriers Hall, was put together by constituents unaffiliated with any group. The constituents have extended this invitation to Rubio to discuss…
The numbers are looking up for Florida panthers. A recent head count of the Florida panther population shows an increase from a mere 100-180 range to a range of 120-230 (not including kittens). The study was conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Counting Florida panthers can…
Rollins College is temporarily suspending all six of its fraternities after school officials say concerns over “high-risk behaviors” surfaced this week. Meghan Harte Weyant, assistant vice president for Student Affairs, sent out a campus-wide email Tuesday night saying she had “reviewed a series of student conduct concerns as they are related to our fraternity community.”…
Customized desserts are migrating south this spring as Duck Donuts prepares to open its first Florida store in Kissimmee. The store, located in the Crosslands shopping center on Osceola Parkway, is poised to help introduce the made-to-order donut-buying experience to an area that constantly wonders, “Why is this donut falling short of my expectations, and how exactly…
If you ask any Orlando native about the time they spend in traffic, they’ll probably respond with a groan and the simple but defeated response “too much.” In a recent study conducted by Intrix, a Washington-based tech company that provides traffic data and statistics, Orlando barely missed the top 10 percent when it comes to length of…
A proposal fiercely opposed by Gov. Rick Scott to cut tourism-marketing money and to eliminate Florida’s business-recruitment agency is ready to be heard by the House when the annual legislative session begins. The House Appropriations Committee voted 18-12 to approve the measure (HB 7005), as Scott and House Speaker Richard Corcoran, R-Land O’ Lakes, continue…
Wednesday, Feb. 22 Eugene Snowden’s Ten Pints Of Truth 10 pm at Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave. Reggae Night with Hor!zen and DJ Red I 10 pm at the Caboose, 1827 N. Orange Ave. Back II Earth: King Carlow, Black Ant, Moody, Raf Comp 10 pm at Spacebar, 2428 E. Robinson S. The Timothy…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FOR MONIES DUE ON STORAGE LOCKERS LOCATED AT UHAUL COMPANY FACILITIES. STORAGE LOCATIONS AND TIMES ARE LISTED BELOW. ALL GOODS SOLD ARE HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS, MISCELLANEOUS OR RECOVERED GOODS. ALL AUCTIONS ARE HELD TO SATISFY OWNER’S LIEN FOR RENT AND FEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES, SELF STORAGE ACT, SECTIONS 83.806 AND…
Are you looking for a new furry friend? Meet Mackerel! Mackerel (A369664) is a 3-year-old kitty who is looking for a home. He’s been looking for a new friend for a few weeks now, and we’re not sure why because he is as sweet as can be! Mackerel loves attention – he’ll even reach out…
Typically, the Grammys are of little concern to me. But, man, class act, that Adele. Your mom was right about her. THE BEAT Over the years, there have been some nice instances of important but overlooked bands finally getting their due. But few are as righteous as Death (Feb. 13, Will’s Pub), who have become…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FOR MONIES DUE ON STORAGE LOCKERS LOCATED AT UHAUL COMPANY FACILITIES. STORAGE LOCATIONS AND TIMES ARE LISTED BELOW. ALL GOODS SOLD ARE HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS, MISCELLANEOUS OR RECOVERED GOODS. ALL AUCTIONS ARE HELD TO SATISFY OWNER’S LIEN FOR RENT AND FEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES, SELF STORAGE ACT, SECTIONS 83.806 AND…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FOR MONIES DUE ON STORAGE LOCKERS LOCATED AT UHAUL COMPANY FACILITIES. STORAGE LOCATIONS AND TIMES ARE LISTED BELOW. ALL GOODS SOLD ARE HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS, MISCELLANEOUS OR RECOVERED GOODS. ALL AUCTIONS ARE HELD TO SATISFY OWNER’S LIEN FOR RENT AND FEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES, SELF STORAGE ACT, SECTIONS 83.806 AND…
Wednesday, 22 WWE NXT Live SPORTS We love a good slam poetry jam or modern dance performance as much as the next gal, but sometimes we want more flavor on our cultural palate, and NXT never fails to deliver. As the minor league branch of the WWE universe, NXT is where independent wrestlers hoping to…
Notice of Public Auction for monies due on storage units located at U-Haul company facilities. Storage locations are listed below. All goods are household contents or miscellaneous and recovered goods. All auctions are hold to satisfy owner’s lien for rent and fees in accordance with Florida Statutes, Self-Storage Act, Sections 83.806 and 83.807. The auction…
Notice of Public Sale: Pursuant to F.S. 713.78 on March 10, 2017 at 9:00 am, Riker’s Roadside Services, LLC, 630 E Landstreet Rd, Orlando, FL 32824, will sell the following vehicles and/or vessels. Seller reserves the right to bid. Sold as is, no warranty. Seller guarantees no title, terms cash. Seller reserves the right to refuse…
OPENINGS South Korean fried chicken chain Bonchon will open its first Florida outpost on Semoran Boulevard near the airport later this summer … High-end Italian coffeehouse Tutto Caffe will open in Baldwin Park later next month. In addition to coffee, focaccia, panini, pastries and imported gelato will also be served … Gaviota Brasas, from the…
One month into his presidency, Donald Trump campaigns for 2020 in Melbourne: Thirty days after becoming the 45th president of the United States, Trump kicked off his re-election campaign in front of an estimated 9,000 people inside a hangar at the Orlando Melbourne International Airport. Without a political opponent, Trump has found a new enemy…
NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property under The Florida Self Storage Facility Act Statutes (Section 83.801-83.809). The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on,Monday the 27th day of February, thru, the 6th…
Black Ant Blown-out, paranoid beatscapes from this South Florida enigma. The sound of dancing and nodding out in a graveyard. 10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, at Spacebar, donations accepted Agent Orange Elder statesmen Cali punks could coast until the end of time on the strength of nervy surf-punk classic “Bloodstains.” And here they are blowing…
Every week between now and the one-year anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shootings, Orlando Weekly will profile a person killed on June 12, 2016. This week: Paul Terrell Henry To his friends, Paul Terrell Henry was a bright light, a fun-loving person with a heart of gold. He was a regular at the Parliament House,…
NOTICE OF SALE Vehicles will be sold as is, no warranty. Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid. Terms of bids are cash only. Buyer must have funds on hand at time of sale. 1992 FORD VIN# 1FTCR10U3NPA89119 2000 HONDA VIN# 2HKRL1854YH544049 2003 CHEVROLET VIN# 1G1ND52J73M504175 2001 CHEVROLET VIN# 2G1WF52E019196018 1996 TOYOTA VIN# JT2AC52L7T0164262…
Brass Tap Waterford Lakes 781 N. Alafaya Trail, 407-420-7479, brasstapbeerbar.com Essay question: An East Orlando gem that will appeal to fans of the now-closed University Plaza haunt Underground Bluz, Brass Tap’s Waterford perch delivers exquisite craft brews in an approachable, casual environment. Beer geeks will marvel at the draft and bottle lists, and their non-beer-geek…
NOTICE OF SALE The following vehicles will be sold at Public Auction for cash to satisfy lien pursuant to F.S. 713.78 on MARCH 6TH, 2017 at 9:00 am at Dynamic Towing, 6408 Old Cheney Hwy., Orlando, FL. 407-273-5880 2003 FORD 1FAFP45X73F417447
NOTICE OF SALE Vehicles will be sold as is, no warranty. Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid. Terms of bids are cash only. Buyer must have funds on hand at time of sale: 2003 Jeep VIN# 1J4GW48S43C505630 1998 BMW VIN# WBAGJ8320WDM18662 2015 Dodge VIN# 3C4PDCBG9FT565762 1995 Dodge VIN# 1B7HC16X8SS382595 2006 Ford VIN# 1FAHP25166G111427…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF HELEN ELAINE KEMP a/k/a ELAINE KEMP, Deceased. File No.2017-CP- 000178-FA- B NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Helen Elaine Kemp a/k/a Elaine Kemp, deceased, whose date of death was October 30, 2016, is pending in the Circuit Court…
OPENING THIS WEEK: Collide This isn’t funny anymore. Why do people keep making movies about heists that go terribly wrong, putting the antihero protagonist and his girlfriend in grave danger? How are we even supposed to know which one of these pictures is which when we’re scrolling disinterestedly past all of them on Netflix? What…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2016-CA-008687 VENTURES TRUST 2013-I-H-R BY MCM CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLLP F/K/A MCM CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC, ITS TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, v. OLIVER TITRE; PHYLLIS TITRE; STATE OF FLORIDA; ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA;UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2; together with any grantees, assignees,…
NOTICE OF SALE Vehicles will be sold as is, no warranty. Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid. Terms of bids are cash only. Buyer must have funds on hand at time of sale: 2006 Nissan 1N4AL11D26C125498 To be sold at auction at 8:00 a.m. on March 1, 2017, 9881 Recycle Center Rd. Orlando…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2016-CA-007844-O ASHINGTON PARK HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, vs. JONATHAN S. BLAEDE, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JONATHAN S. BLAEDE, and UNKNOWN PARTIES IN POSSESSION, Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION TO: JONATHAN S. BLAEDE 14562 Greydale Circle, Orlando, Florida 32826 Current residence unknown,…
NOTICE OF SALE Vehicles will be sold as is, no warranty. Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid. Terms of bids are cash only. Buyer must have funds on hand at time of sale: 1993 Buick 1G4HP53L4PH549516 To be sold at auction at 8:00 a.m. on March 8, 2017, 9881 Recycle Center Rd. Orlando…
LOST OR ABANDONED PROPERTY FOUND OR RECOVERED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF ORLANDO, FLORIDA. PROPERTY NOT CLAIMED WILL EITHER BE SURRENDERED TO THE FINDERS OR RETAINED FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT. CITY LIMITS OF ORLANDO, FLORIDA PICTURE IDENTIFICATION IS REQUIRED. FEBRUARY 2017 1.Bike, La Costa/Semoran 2. Bike, 5700 Blk St. Charles Prado 3. Bike, 3700…
NOTICE OF SALE Vehicles will be sold as is, no warranty. Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid. Terms of bids are cash only. Buyer must have funds on hand at time of sale: 2006 Toyota 5TDZA23C16S558712 2001 Mitsubishi 4A3AC34GX1E058963 To be sold at auction at 8:00 a.m. on March 9, 2017, 9881 Recycle…
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., of 2465 Ameriprise Financial Ctr., Minneapolis, MN 55474, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: Molnar Wealth Advisory Group It is the intent of the undersigned to register Molnar Wealth Advisory Group…
Fun fact: I first started writing for Orlando Weekly just over 10 years ago, and in my fourth-ever OW article I mentioned a live reality show called The Feldman Dynamic, featuring local actor Brian Feldman and his dysfunctional family bickering around a dinner table. A little over a year later, I devoted the sixth installment…
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Patrice Simone, LLC, of 3601 Vineland Road, Suite 1, Orlando, FL 32811, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: Patrice Simone Patisserie It is the intent of the undersigned to register “Patrice Simone Patisserie” with the…
I am a straight married man. My wife and I have a 4-year-old and a 3-month-old. We’ve just started having intercourse again. For Valentine’s Day, we spent the night in a B&B while grandma watched the kids. We had edibles, drank sparkling wine and then fucked. It was amazing. After we came and while we…
