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Book review: ‘How to Live: A Memoir-in-Essays,’ by local author Kelle Groom
Groom’s ‘memoir in essays’ could almost be called a memoir in poems, so lyrical is her language
Book review: ‘Gator Country: Deception, Danger, and Alligators in the Everglades,’ by Rebecca Renner
Renner is a natural storyteller, and she does superlative service to wild Florida
Get merry, Orlando: Holiday events, markets, movies, concerts, turkey trots and more
Find the reason for the season in 2023
Rockin’ around the Christmas tree with Orlando band Violectric
Who needs Mannheim Steamroller? We’ve got our own home-grown metal/carol mashup band
2023 guide to all the Christmas events and attractions at Orlando theme parks
From holiday lights and festive foodie fare to parades, there’s something for everyone
Orlando Ballet to debut all-new production of ‘The Nutcracker’ in December at Steinmetz
The dance company promises an all-new production
It’s Aqua’s ‘Barbie World’ and you’ll be living in it soon enough, Orlando
Who’s laughing now?
Legal Public Notices 11/22/2023
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: December 12th, 2023 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00 PM Extra Space Storage 831 N. Park Avenue…
Florida Republican files bill banning use of personal pronouns from government agencies
The bill also would restrict workplace training about issues involving sexual orientation and gender identity
Movie review: The very things fanboys hate about ‘The Marvels’ make it worth seeing
Rise of the Superwomen
OnePulse accused of breaching tourist tax development agreement with Orange County
According to the county, OnePulse rented out property on the purchased Pulse museum site without the county’s permission
Myke Towers winds down his U.S. tour in Orlando on Saturday
You only live once, don’t miss out
FusionFest spotlights diversity this weekend in downtown Orlando
International foods, music, dance, fashion are all on offer
Orlando bands 0 Miles Per Hour, Flowers for Emily and more raise funds for Zebra Youth this weekend
Local bands get loud for a good cause
Plaintiffs again seek lawmaker documents in ‘Stop WOKE Act’ appeal
The dispute about the subpoenas involves whether lawmakers are shielded from turning over the documents by what is known as ‘legislative privilege’
Bad Santa and the Angry Elves kick off yearly ‘tour’ of Orlando stages this weekend
Someone’s been naughty
‘Get on the Good Foot’ benefit show to raise money for local legend Eugene Snowden
C’mon, Orlando, let’s get Eugene back to himself
‘Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker’ presents a new take on a holiday classic
For one night only at the Dr. Phillips Center
Florida Supreme Court refuses to suspend online sports betting amid legal fight
With the case pending, the tribe on Nov. 7 relaunched a sports-betting app
Florida drivers could see gas prices below $3 per gallon during record Thanksgiving holiday travel
‘More than half of Florida gas stations now have gasoline priced below $3 a gallon,’ said AAA spokesman Mark Jenkins
Central Florida theme parks and attractions offer Black Friday discounts
SeaWorld, Fun Spot and LegoLand and more are offering discounts
New champagne bar Flutes to open in Winter Park Village
Fizz the season to be jolly
Brightline offers up ‘Bright Friday’ discounts on high-speed rail travel between Orlando and south Florida
For more info on these end-of-the-year promotions, visit Brightline.
Music royalty Wolfgang Van Halen charts his own path with a visit to Orlando’s House of Blues
Heavy is the head that wears the crown
Florida GOP widens registration gap over Democrats by 680,000 voters
Democrats historically held a registration edge in the state, but Republicans overtook them in 2021 and have steadily expanded the lead
Hearing slated in Disney battle with Gov. DeSantis for next month
The case centers on allegations that the state unconstitutionally retaliated against Disney
Fandom weekender MegaCon returns to Orlando in February
Guests confirmed include Paul Bettany, Juliette Lewis and Danny Trejo
The Florida Jerk and Music Festival is back in Orlando for a 10th year
Luciano, Ding-Dong and Destra headline
Pro-Palestinian student group at University of Florida sues DeSantis to block shutdown orders
The student group was supported in its lawsuit by the ACLU of Florida and another civil rights group, Palestine Legal
Plaza Live turns 60 years old as it undergoes a $10 million renovation
May it be around for 60 more
New Florida bill would ban smoking, vaping at state parks
Violators would face $100 fines for first offenses
U.S. Supreme Court won’t allow Florida to enforce new law targeting drag shows
A divided U.S. Supreme Court rejected a request from DeSantis’ administration that would have allowed enforcement of the law
Orlando Stellantis workers approve new UAW contract
While most applaud the huge gains in the contract, one unforeseen consequence is the consolidation of the Orlando auto parts center with one in Georgia.
Eighties rocker Bryan Adams comes to Orlando next year
Everything he does, he’ll do it at Amway Center
Skyline Chili opens in Winter Garden, Yummii 2 Go debuts in Winter Park and more local food news
Plus, Jeff’s Bagel Run adds a new location and Talkin’ Tacos comes to town
Florida bill would require property owners to disclose flood history before selling a home
Among other requirements, owners would have to disclose whether the property has been covered by flood insurance
Four Seasons Orlando restaurant hosts annual white truffle celebration in December
Ravello welcomes international chefs to its ‘Celebration of Piemonte’
Florida needs to spend over $2 billion to address ‘perfect storm’ of issues in prisons, report says
Leaking roofs, corroded doors, broken windows and crumbling stucco were among the facility problems identified
New York duo The Coldharts discuss their Poe Triptych at Orlando Fringe ArtSpace
Also: how COVID changed their lives, and why they think Orlando Fringe is building a ‘neo- vaudeville’ circuit
P!nk returns to Orlando for a weekend arena run
Raise your glass if you harbor a guilty pleasure for 2000s pop
Florida Republicans want to penalize college students who ‘promote a foreign terrorist organization’
The bills provide a definition for foreign terrorist organizations that, in part, would apply to ‘Hamas and Palestine Islamic Jihad’
Florida Republican wants to allow teens to work in roofing and construction
This is the second Florida bill filed in recent months that would roll back certain child labor protections.
New on Netflix: The death of Princess Di looms large in the final season of ‘The Crown’
Plus everything else debuting this week on Hulu, Apple TV+, Max, Prime Video and the rest of the streaming platforms
Orlando Museum of Art countersued by former director Aaron de Groft in ongoing fake art case
Another chapter in the strange saga of the Basquiats that weren’t
Boundary-pushing rapper 6LACK returns to Orlando and it’s going to be heavy
Touring behind incredible new album ‘Since I Have a Lover’
The Cramps and the Mutants playing a mental hospital is the best concert film ever. See it Monday in Orlando.
‘Somebody told me you people are crazy, but I’m not so sure about that’
DeSantis wants $1 billion more for Florida emergency fund
Gov. DeSantis can use money from the fund during declared states of emergency
Orlando gets a visit from seminal grunge percussionist Barrett Martin, now a globe-crossing ethnomusicologist
Call him Mr. Worldwide … he’s experienced a whole world of sound since Screaming Trees
PLUR hard with DJ Icey, Kimball Collins and more at Orlando’s AAHZ reunion on Thanksgiving eve
Get good and blurry for the holiday
Cattle Decapitation and Immolation top all-star death metal bill coming to Orlando’s Abbey
They ‘might’ have a thing or two to say about mass turkey slaughter
Orlando darkwavers Midi Memory are much more than just a Cathedral Bells side project
The band plays Digital Nature fest this weekend
Actor and comedian Chris Tucker headlines Orlando’s Dr. Phillips Center Wednesday
‘Do you hear the words coming out of my mouth?’
There’s a whole weekend’s worth of events around the Florida Classic football game in Orlando
The big game and everything from a Jeezy concert to a car show
A billionaire-backed conservative think tank is trying to roll back Florida child labor law
The number of minors working in violation of child labor law has spiked 88% since 2019
