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Celebrating David Bowie tribute coming to Orlando this March
“Celebrating David Bowie” a touring tribute act to the grand dame of glam have announced a North American tour set for the Spring that includes a date in Orlando. The CDB ensemble, promisingly, is led by longtime Bowie pianist Mike Garson, and includes guitarist Earl Slick and bassist Carmine Rojas. There are special musical guests…
Band of the Week: Dial Drive
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 Dial Drive. Dial Drive is playing their EP release show at Will’s Pub on Friday, Jan. 19. Just the facts: When did the band form?We started in September of 2016,…
Chrome Sparks and Machinedrum are coming to Orlando this March
The Brooklyn-based electronic musician Chrome Sparks has embarked on a tour with IDM producer Travis Stewart, aka Machinedrum, that will make 22 stops in the U.S. Their Orlando visit is on Saturday, March 24 at the The Social. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 19 at 10 a.m. The show will be a highly anticipated…
Puerto Rico governor urges Central Florida diaspora to turn outrage into votes
A defiant Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló urged the Central Florida diaspora to turn their outrage and frustration into votes against politicians whose policies hurt the island. Rosselló and other Florida officials traveled to Kissimmee, the center of the Puerto Rican diaspora, last Friday for a town hall on the island’s recovery after being devastated…
Artegon Marketplace was just purchased by a Trump tower development company
Artegon Marketplace, the failed experimental shopping center known as the “Anti-Mall,” was bought today by a Miami developer. According to the Orland Sentinel, South Florida company Dezer Development closed the deal this afternoon with Artegon’s owner and operator, Lightstone Group, which abruptly closed the mall nearly a year ago leaving almost a hundred businesses without…
The National announce just one Florida show for upcoming tour
Cinematic indie rockers the National today announced a small run of Southeastern shows later this year. And although Orlando is not one of the destinations, the sole Florida show is verrrry close at hand. The very worthy St. Augustine Amphitheatre got the nod. The National play the St. Augustine Amphitheatre with Big Thief on Saturday,…
Cress Restaurant will host dinner featuring cuisine from Donald Trump’s ‘shithole countries’
Last year, Jenneffer and Hari Pulapaka of Cress Restaurant in Deland hosted a special gathering called 7 Courses, 7 Countries, which celebrated the unique cuisines of the countries featured in Trump’s Muslim travel ban. Now, the duo says they’re hosting a dinner featuring food from Trump’s “shithole countries.” The event, “$H!THOLE: Celebrating Food & Culture of…
Black Angels and Black Lips announce joint Orlando show this April
Total blackout! Austin psych-freaks Black Angels have announced a joint North American tour with Atlanta’s garage outcasts the Black Lips, with a handful of Florida stops on the itinerary, including one in Orlando. The bands are heading out on their “Birds & the Bees” tour in the company of the Mustachio Light Show. The Black…
Florida golfers play through while a massive gator fights a python
Here in Florida, spotting a gator while golfing is not that unusual, but coming across a massive python battling a gator isn’t exactly par for the course. Last week, Naples resident Richard Nadler and his friends witnessed a beast of a gator and a Burmese python engaged in apex predator combat at the Fiddler’s Creek…
Orlando lawmaker catches flak for taped comments about Puerto Ricans acquiring healthcare
Orlando Rep. Darren Soto is in the hot seat. Over the weekend, Soto was caught on tape telling a group of Hurricane Maria evacuees from Puerto Rico to say they intend to stay in Florida – whether they plan to or not – so that they’re able to access the state’s health care benefits. If…
Florida officials concerned over initial estimates of Hurricane Irma tab
State agencies spent $680.2 million after Hurricane Irma, with county government costs exceeding $1 billion, according to a draft of a report by the House Select Committee on Hurricane Response and Preparedness. And while the state expects the Federal Emergency Management Agency to cover most of the costs, the numbers —- separate from $2.49 billion…
Free day is coming, the Holy Land Experience’s annual reminder to Orlando that they don’t pay property taxes
Holy Land Experience has announced their mandatory free day for 2018, Orlando’s annual reminder that a local theme park doesn’t have to pay property taxes because of a religious loophole. Since 2006, the amusement park has skipped out of paying at least $2.2 million in property taxes, but the Bible-themed attraction will generously waive their…
Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede drops the Dixie because of ‘changing attitudes’
In an attempt to keep up with changing attitudes, Dixie Stampede, the iconic dinner show founded by Dolly Parton, has dropped ‘Dixie’ from its name. In a written statement announcing the change, Dolly Parton is quoted as explaining that the dinner show company, World Choice Investments, recognizes “that attitudes change and feel that by streamlining…
Everything we know so far about Universal’s upcoming Harry Potter roller coaster
Universal has called the attraction, which is replacing Dragon Challenge, “one of the most highly-themed coaster experiences” they’ve ever created and noted that it would “combine a new level of storytelling with an action-packed adventure.” There have been two competing rumors regarding what the new family coaster will be. As mentioned in our July 2017…
Credo will close their downtown Orlando location this month
The name-your-price coffee shop Credo announced that they are closing their downtown location in the Church Street Exchange building. The announcement on their Facebook page says that Friday, Jan. 26, will be their last day of service at the downtown location, coming just two years after opening in 2016. Credo is keeping its three other locations…
After almost 30 years, synth-pop icons Book of Love revive the Visage vibe in Orlando return
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Book of Love, The Social, Jan. 14 In the ‘80s, Book of Love rocked the bells for some of us even more than LL Cool J did. Although responsible for only a couple truly noteworthy records, their first two albums – Book of Love and Lullaby – are immaculate classics of the…
Florida prisoners plan to strike against unpaid labor, brutal conditions
Florida prisoners are planning to go on strike on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to protest unpaid labor and brutal conditions in the state’s prison system. State prisoners performed 3.15 million hours of work in 2017 valued at more than $38 million with state and local agencies, which includes construction, landscaping and cleaning up after…
Miami congresswoman Frederica Wilson will boycott Trump’s State of the Union speech
U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson will boycott President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address because of Trump’s “recent racist and incendiary remarks about Haiti and African nations.” The Miami Democrat and Trump feuded last year over a condolence call made by the president to the widow of U.S. Army Sgt. La David Johnson, who was…
A baby hippo was born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom last night
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is celebrating the birth of another family member. Disney recently announced that a newborn Nile hippopotamus, which doesn’t have a name yet, was born at 10 p.m. Saturday night. The new addition is the first hippo born in the park in 13 years. The newborn calf and her mom, Tuma, are getting plenty…
The Villages will soon have an autonomous taxi service
At 32 square miles, 750 miles of road, and 125,000 residents, The Villages clock in as one of the largest retirement communities in the world. The development, which began in the 1980s as a typical mobile home park, now has three downtowns, thirty-eight golf courses, and a reputation for drunken debauchery. Mix all the booze…
Florida casino cruise goes up in flames, leaving one dead
Passengers safely evacuated after casino shuttle boat with about 50 people on board catches fire in Florida, authorities say. https://t.co/dxM1ZCrKiB pic.twitter.com/BtZLKirXkv — ABC News (@ABC) January 14, 2018 On Sunday afternoon, a shuttle boat carrying people to the Tropical Breeze Casino Cruise caught fire off Florida’s Gulf Coast, forcing about 50 passengers and crew members…
Florida House lawmakers are trying to eliminate red-light cameras again
With little comment, the House voted Friday to eliminate the red-light camera statute that lawmakers have targeted since the Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Act of 2010 was created. The proposal (HB 6001) now awaits action from the Senate, which in the past hasn’t been as supportive of overturning the law allowing the use of red-light…
Florida unlikely to mandate work requirement for Medicaid beneficiaries
While the Trump administration signaled willingness this week to allow work requirements for Medicaid beneficiaries, the Florida Legislature is unlikely to move ahead with such a mandate this year. House Speaker Richard Corcoran, R-Land O’ Lakes, told The News Service of Florida on Wednesday that the state’s $26 billion Medicaid program is comprised mostly of…
After nearly 3 decades, Green Meadows Farm must vacate its current home
After nearly three decades bringing rural Florida to the Orlando metro area, Green Meadows Petting Farms is shutting down. Attracting nearly half a million visitors per year the Kissimmee farm is one of the most popular petting zoos in the nation. The educational farm is a popular field trip spot and employed 20 full-time people. January…
Mad genius Lee “Scratch” Perry brings dub to its roots at the Social
Arguably no one has had a bigger hand in shaping the cavernous, disorienting and constantly shifting sonic template of dub reggae than producer Lee “Scratch” Perry. Over a career that started at Jamaica’s Studio One in the late 1950s and then branched out into the eccentric confines of Perry’s own Black Ark Studio and beyond,…
House lawmakers approve crackdown on ‘sanctuary cities’ in Florida
The Republican-dominated House approved a measure banning “sanctuary cities” for undocumented immigrants in Florida, despite no such cities existing in the state. Sponsored by Rep. Larry Metz, HB 9 requires local and state agencies to comply with federal immigration authorities and prohibits sanctuary policies. A “sanctuary city” is a vague term for a municipal government that…
The investigation into OPD’s use of force on Markeith Loyd has a new prosecutor
Gov. Rick Scott has assigned State Attorney Phil Archer to oversee the use of force investigation involving officers with the Orlando Police Department and suspected cop killer Markeith Loyd. Scott signed the executive order establishing as much on Dec. 18. The decision to do so is a result of state attorneys Aramis Ayala and Brad…
Anita Baker announces Orlando show as part of farewell tour
Soul singer extraordinaire Anita Baker has announced an Orlando show set for early Spring of this year, but there’s a hint of the bittersweet to this announcement. On January 1 of this year, the Soul/R&B/pop crossover artist announced her impending retirement from performing, to be capped off by a series of farewell shows in March.…
The Queen of Bounce Big Freedia to play Orlando in March
New Orleans very own Queen of Bounce, Big Freedia, has announced a handful of Florida dates set for the spring that include a sure-to-be raucous show at Will’s Pub. Big Freedia has taken Bounce – a frenetic, infectiously danceable hybrid of hip-hop steeped in New Orleans’ rich musical traditions – to the mainstream: guesting on…
The Women’s March rally is returning to Lake Eola next week
Last year, more than 4.2 million people in the U.S. participated in the largest single-day demonstration ever, and now it’s happening again. The second annual Women’s March will take place next Sunday, Jan. 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola Park. According to Women’s March Florida, over 30,000…
Florida House ready to pass ‘sanctuary city’ ban that advocates are calling anti-immigrant
Amid a national debate about immigration reform, the Republican-dominated Florida House is poised to approve a measure banning so-called “sanctuary cities” despite the objections of Democrats, immigrant advocates and civil-rights groups. The House debated the controversial policy for hours Thursday —- day three of the 2018 legislative session, an indication of its importance to Speaker…
Rick Scott blasts Trump’s ‘shithole countries’ remark as ‘absolutely wrong’
Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday blasted President Donald Trump for reportedly disparaging Haiti, El Salvador and Africa during a bipartisan White House meeting about immigration reform. According to several news outlets, including The Washington Post, The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times, Trump reportedly questioned why the United States should accept immigrants from…
Winter Springs hosts annual Central Florida Scottish Highland Games this weekend
Are you in the mood for a lively afternoon and a cool breeze across your thighs as you’re showing off your new kilt? If you answered yes – and we know you did – join the Central Florida Scottish Highland Games for an experience that combines athletics, dance, art, music, Gaelic culture and food. Come…
Catch Antonioni’s 1966 murder mystery ‘Blow-Up’ at the Enzian
You could watch Michelangelo Antonioni’s 1966 classic Blow-Up simply as one of the best documents we have of the Swinging ’60s – the plot concerns a fashion photographer who may have inadvertently captured a murder on film, and offers ample visual wallpaper of top birds like Veruschka, Jane Birkin, Sarah Miles and Vanessa Redgrave (right)…
Marc With a C plans an unprecedented setlist for his birthday show this weekend
Local songwriting machine Marc With a C celebrates his birthday at the Geek Easy this weekend. Marc promises two sets filled mostly with lesser known songs from his career, which is well into its second decade at this point, and says that there will likely never be another show like this one. It’s a bit…
E. coli outbreaks in 15 states mean you probably shouldn’t be eating romaine lettuce
Ironically for those with New Year’s resolutions to eat healthy, 2018 starts with a warning to avoid salad. Today, the Centers for Disease Control added Maryland and New Jersey to the list of 15 states – Florida isn’t one of them! – experiencing outbreaks of E. coli from contaminated “leafy greens.” The outbreaks were first…
Florida’s Children’s Health Insurance Program faces uncertainty
A top Republican state senator is warning that Florida will not able to keep a major children’s health-insurance program running if Congress doesn’t authorize additional money in the near future. Congress in December authorized a $2.85 billion short-term fix that is expected to extend funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program until March for many…
New York Times lists Disney Springs among top places to go in 2018
Disney Springs, the Mouse’s solution to tourists not visiting downtown Orlando, was recently placed on the New York Times list of 52 places to go in 2018. The shopping and retail area ranked 41 on the list, behind Branson, Missouri. Other destinations on the list included: Bristol, England; Chandigarh, India; Belgrade, Serbia, and the Route of…
A new bill would ban all orca breeding and shows in Florida
A new bill introduced in the Florida House of Representatives would not only ban orca breeding programs, it would also make it illegal to keep killer whales in captivity for entertainment purposes. The Florida Orca Protection Act, HB 1305, was introduced Jan. 9 by Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Coral Springs, and, if passed, would make it…
The Sam’s Club in Fern Park just abruptly closed
Today, just hours after Walmart announced employee raises and bonuses, the company abruptly closed 63 Sam’s Club locations across the country, including the Fern Park store. The Fern Park/Casselberry location at 355 FL-436 is closed today, and will reportedly close for good on Jan. 26. At this point, the exact details surrounding the closure are not…
Little Dragon is coming to Orlando this spring
Little Dragon, Sweden’s finest musical import since Entombed, have announced an Orlando show this spring as part and parcel of an extensive round of (so far) Southern U.S. tour dates. The Grammy-nominated electronic pop group will be taking the songs from last year’s critically lauded Season High out on the road one more time. Little Dragon…
Bon Jovi’s latest tour comes to Orlando for his only Florida date
Bon Jovi, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and more importantly, the guy with all the best songs on Guitar Hero, will come to Orlando this April for the only Florida stop on his latest “This House Is Not for Sale” tour. The rock icon will be at the Amway Center April 1. Tickets…
Florida surgeons object to setting opioid limits for patients
Seven days’ worth of pain medicines are inadequate for patients who’ve had their chests ripped open for heart surgery or had their hips or knees replaced, doctors told lawmakers considering legislation aimed at curbing the state’s opioid crisis on Wednesday. As opioid-related deaths in Florida continue to skyrocket, Gov. Rick Scott and lawmakers have deemed…
Universal will debut new Harry Potter World projection show this month
Universal’s Islands of Adventure will introduce a new visual experience to Harry Potter World later this month. The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle will use state-of-the-art projections and special effects to wrap the castle in various displays from the four houses (Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Slytherin). The new show will be put to music based…
Brightline’s ‘higher speed’ train service will begin this weekend in Florida
Brightline – All Aboard Florida’s kinda fast, but not quite “high-speed” train – will debut this weekend in South Florida with fares beginning at $10. This Saturday, Brightline will begin introductory service between Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach for $10 one-way, or $20 roundtrip. The Miami station is set to open later this year. The $10…
A Florida man was mauled in the face by a bear while letting his dog out
A Florida man was mauled by a bear while letting his dog out earlier his week, resulting in 41 stitches in his face. Around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night, Naples resident Andrew Meunier’s dog ran scared back toward his house after a bear began chasing it. The bear then took a swipe at Meunier’s face and chest, according to…
Four Orlando 7-Eleven stores raided by ICE agents as part of nationwide immigration crackdown
On Wednesday, four Orlando-area 7-Eleven stores were raided as a part of a nationwide crackdown on companies hiring undocumented immigrants. Of the four local stores that were a part of the raid, no arrests were reported in Central Florida. However, at least 21 arrests were made throughout the 98 stores raided nationwide, according to U.S. Immigration…
A new bill would allow Florida tourist-development taxes to be used for basic infrastructure needs
Despite objections from parts of the tourism industry, House members Wednesday began moving forward with a bill that would allow local tourist-development taxes to be used for projects such as adding roads or expanding sewer and water systems. The bill (HB 585), which was approved in a 9-4 vote by the House Tourism & Gaming…
Beth McKee’s Swamp Sistas join forces for a fundraising song swap at Stardust Video & Coffee
Beth McKee’s Swamp Sistas project – a network of female songwriters who collaborate on writing, performing and donating their time to grass-roots causes – takes the stage at Stardust for an evening of compositions by the likes of Terri Binion, Hannah Harber, Renee Arozqueta (Renee Is a Zombie) and more. The women perform in the…
Otronicon brings cutting-edge technology to Orlando Science Center
Party with the engineers and innovators of tomorrow for four straight days at this year’s Otronicon, Central Florida’s interactive technology expo dedicated to simulators, drones and all things STEM. Learn all about surgeon robots, military simulation software, the future of health with Medical SimCity, and how to create your own video game. Take a break…
Carlos Mendoza and company hit the decks at Vinyl Arts Bar for the Art of Mixing
Vinyl Arts Bar’s dedication to its namesake material is evident in this weekend’s Art of Mixing, hosted by Girlsliketechno. DJs Carlos Mendoza, Mr. Crowley and Mad House show off their skills on the wheels of steel, mixing house and techno the old-fashioned way: on wax, with actual turntables. And while there’s nothing inherently wrong with…
Task force wants public input on Pulse memorial at community meetings
The onePULSE Foundation will be holding a series of community meetings in the next few months to get the public’s input on the future memorial dedicated to the lives lost in the massacre at the gay nightclub Pulse. A task force from the onePULSE Foundation and Pulse owner Barbara Poma will lead the hour-long conversations that…
Shaun King is coming to University of Central Florida
Shaun King, civil rights activist, political commentator and columnist for The Intercept, will be visiting the University of Central Florida. King will be the keynote speaker at the 24th Annual Joseph C. Andrews Mentoring Celebration on Monday, January 29 at 8 a.m. King has a been a vocal supporter of Black Lives Matter via his strong social media…
Baker-Barganier Duo, Steven Head and Preston Beebe converge for a forward-thinking night of sound
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Baker-Bargainier Duo, Preston Beebe and Steven Head, Gallery at Avalon Island, Jan. 8 With a congress of experimental musicians like this convening in the upstairs theater room, it was already a spectacle before anyone even took the stage. Just the instruments – across four distinct stations – were a show unto themselves,…
The Florida men who filmed themselves dragging a shark behind their boat have pleaded not guilty
The three men who filmed themselves allegedly dragging a live shark behind a boat at high speeds, have pleaded not guilty. According to WFLA, Michael Wenzel, 21, of Palmetto; Robert Lee Benac, 28, of Bradenton; and Spencer Heintz, 23, of Palmetto all entered not-guilty pleas Wednesday morning for multiple felony accounts, most notably aggravated animal…
Florida officials are now seriously considering getting rid of the invasive herpes monkeys
The state of Florida may soon be without its beloved herpes-carrying monkey populations. Wildlife officials are now considering removing the growing populations of rhesus macaques at Silver Springs State Park, near Ocala, after a study from the Centers for Disease Control says the herpes-excreting monkeys are a threat to humans. The study, published in the CDC’s…
Midici Neapolitan Pizza coming to the Maitland City Centre project
California-based Neapolitan pizza chain Midici has been on a nationwide expansion tear. They’ve already got five locations in Florida (including Kissimmee and Daytona Beach) and now they’re arguably the highest-profile food tenant (Subway doesn’t count) to sign on with the Maitland City Centre project. Snagging the respected pizza chain had to have been a relief…
This brand-new city in Florida will rely solely on solar energy
The future isn’t far away. In fact, it’s only a few hours by car. Babcock Ranch – a newly built city in Southwest Florida, just north of Fort Myers and about three hours from Miami – will be the first totally ecological, self-sustaining place like it in the U.S. The modern settlement-like city will consist…
Eco-warrior Rick Scott saves Florida from Trump’s offshore drilling plot
At least that’s what the Trump administration wants you to believe. U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke announced Tuesday that Florida is “off the table” for President Donald Trump’s new offshore oil drilling plan in previously protected water after a deal struck with Gov. Rick Scott. Yes, the same Rick Scott who reportedly banned the word “climate…
Prince tribute band Purple Madness announce Orlando show for February
Dearly beloved, are you ready to gather? Atlanta’s Purple Madness, a Prince tribute band led by Prince impersonator Bobby Willer, have announced a show at the House of Blues in Disney Springs set for late February. Purple Madness play the House of Blues on Saturday, Feb 24 at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $8.75. Related…
26 free shows happening in Orlando this week
Wednesday, Jan. 10 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. Chris Cortez 8 pm at Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 1905 Kentucky Ave., Winter Park. Thursday, Jan. 11 Thursday…
Marvel Universe Live! swings into action at the Amway Center
While the upcoming Avengers: Infinity War may finally bring together all of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s heroes into one big conflict with Thanos, the Mad Titan, fans can get a jump on witnessing some comic book crossover action at Marvel Universe Live! at the Amway Center this weekend. The live-action show, which combines stunt performers,…
Avalon Island hosts Miami’s Rat Bastard and other weirdos for Patrick Greene’s 60th birthday
There will be no sonic half-measures for local arts raconteur Pat Greene on the occasion of his 60th birthday. The man’s going into his seventh decade with conceptual guns a-blazing, and aside from an impressive program of artists’ talks and readings, the music lineup for this daylong celebration and benefit for Downtown Arts District immediately…
2017 was Florida’s third highest year for boaters hitting manatees
Florida’s manatees population is growing, and along with that is the mortality rate. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recently reported Florida had a total of 538 manatees die in 2017. This number has risen since slightly from 2016, with 520 reported. Watercraft have attributed to 106 of those deaths, making it the third highest…
A Florida gun company is defending its decision to run this insane advertisement
A Florida gun company near Orlando is defending its decision to run a completely insane ad showing men carrying assault rifles at a protest, which is in no way condoning violence, folks. The ad, which was previewed on Facebook Jan. 7 and also ran in Skillset Magazine, was commissioned by Spikes Tactical, an AR-15 parts…
Scandal clouds start of Florida session after two senators admit extramarital affair
The opening day of the legislative session is typically a pageant in which Florida’s political leaders wax about their agendas and set the tone for the next 60 days. But a sex scandal involving two married senators —- one of them the chamber’s highest-ranking Democrat and the other a powerful Republican —- and sexual harassment…
Dead Lizard hosts Night Market for those who like to drink while they shop
Remember last month, when there were a bunch of pop-up markets around town to help you get your holiday shopping done? Well, Dead Lizard liked it so much that they’re bringing it back this week. Enjoy their craft beer while browsing local arts and crafts, food, and more. And hey, if you still have some…
Tougher texting while driving ban moves forward in Florida House
With support from the House speaker, a proposal to make texting while driving a “primary” offense in Florida received unanimous support Tuesday from a House panel as the 2018 legislative session opened. The House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee approved the measure (HB 33), which would allow law-enforcement officers to stop vehicles when they see motorists…
Norman Van Aken’s 1921 hosts a family-style Israeli food feast on Sunday
Reaching outside the celeb chef’s signature Floribbean and New World cuisines, 1921 by Norman Van Aken has launched an international theme for its popular Sunday supper series. This Sunday, Jan. 14, the kitchen crew, including executive chef Camilo Velasco and pastry chef Gloriann Rivera, is putting together an Israeli dinner full of Middle Eastern favorites. On the…
Judge strikes down Florida’s 24-hour abortion waiting period as unconstitutional
A Tallahassee judge struck down a law a Florida law requiring a 24-hour waiting period for abortions as unconstitutional and permanently blocked its enforcement. The 2015 law signed by Gov. Rick Scott required women seeking abortions to make at least two appointments with their health care providers – supporters of the measure say the 24-hour…
Legal Public Notices 1/10/18 issue
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION CASE NO. P15-DP- 164 IN THE INTEREST OF: J. O., a male child SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND GUARDIANSHIP, STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Jose A. Santos…
Opening in Orlando: Proud Mary, Saturday Church, and more
OPENING: Proud Mary One year after the success of Hidden Figures, Taraji P. Henson returns to the screen as a Boston hit lady who becomes the motherly protector to a young boy. So she’s now squarely in the tradition of avenging cinematic soul sistas like Pam Grier and … Gena Rowlands? (R) Saturday Church Musical production…
‘The Post’ is another Spielberg classic
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Garp and Fuss, Choulala both on the cusp of opening in Winter Park, plus more in our weekly food roundup
OPENINGS: Iron Cow, a restaurant/bar/live music venue, has opened on East Robinson Street in the Milk District … Eden’s Fresh will open sometime this week on the ground floor of the Wellesley building in College Park … Sticky Rice has opened on East Colonial Drive in the former DaVi Viet Kitchen space … Truck Stop…
Book of Love return to Orlando after three decades
Ring them bells
The best concerts coming to Orlando this week
Bad Example November Maximum Rock n’ Roll cover stars and hardcore wreckers Bad Example storm back into the City Beautiful alongside a fearsome pack of locals. 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, at Uncle Lou’s, $5 Sweet Cambodia Young and local funk band throw a party with some musical fellow travelers – serious grooves are undoubtedly…
The Orlando Fringe Winter Mini-Fest brought a curated collection of top-quality artists back to town
Greetings and salutations from the cryogenic freezing chamber formerly known as Central Florida! It may sound churlish to complain about Orlando’s chilly temperatures when the rest of the East Coast is suffering through a “bomb cyclone” (whatever the heck that is), but after two decades away from New Jersey winters, my blood has become thinner…
ICYMI: Orlando debuts a new farmers market, Florida House speaker stokes anti-immigrant fears and more
Parramore Farmers Market makes grand opening at Orlando City Stadium: West Orlando residents now have better access to fresh fruits and vegetables with the grand opening of the Parramore Farmers Market last weekend. The market will be open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside the soccer stadium on the east side. In…
Savage Love: ‘Worms turn’
I’m a 67-year-old gay man. After a breakup 15 years ago, I believed the possibility of emotional and sexual intimacy with a partner was over for me. Then a couple of months ago, my desire for sexual contact increased dramatically. For the first time, I began using apps, and I felt like the proverbial kid…
Gimme Shelter: Meet Squiggle!
Are you looking for a new furry friend? Meet Squiggle! Squiggle (A393530) is looking for a forever home! This pretty 12-year-old is very laid back and enjoys being petted. Squiggle is super sweet and easygoing. She would love to find a home where she could spend her golden years relaxing. She is ready for immediate…
Legendary Shack Shakers guitarist Rob Hamdallah rips it up; New York’s Suno Deko captivates at Will’s Pub
Happy New Year, beauties! Is the nightmare over yet? No? Shit. OK, onward then. ROD HAMDALLAH AND DJ MEZCALCULATION, WILL’S PUB, JAN. 5 As usual, the concert calendars went into deep freeze around the holidays. But the weather for us actually followed suit this year, resulting in the apocalypse that us Southerners call sub-40s temperatures.…
Virginia man wins legal battle with Walt Disney World over 2006 injury
The mouse doesn’t always win
Legal Public Notices 1/03/18 issue
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF CONNIE SUE PERDUE, Deceased. File No. 2017-CP-3558-O NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Connie Sue Perdue, deceased, whose date of death was August 23, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for Orange…
Legal Public Notices 12/27 Issue
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF CONNIE SUE PERDUE, Deceased. File No. 2017-CP-3558-O NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Connie Sue Perdue, deceased, whose date of death was August 23, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for Orange…
Legal Public Notices 12/20 Issue
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices In order to satisfy a contractual landlord’s lien, under the provisions of the Florida SelfService Storage Space Act, public notice is hereby given that the following described property will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder for cash only. The sale will be held at the times and…
Legal Public Notices 12/13 Issue
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices In order to satisfy a contractual landlord’s lien, under the provisions of the Florida SelfService Storage Space Act, public notice is hereby given that the following described property will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder for cash only. The sale will be held at the times and…
Legal Public Notices 12/06 Issue
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA, JUVENILE DIVISION CASE NO. B16-0122- DP IN THE INTEREST OF: V.P., a female child DOB: 07/18/2007 SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Jeffrey Phillips, 8827 Trevarthon Rd,…
Legal Public Notices 11/29 Issue
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA, JUVENILE DIVISION CASE NO. B16-0122- DP IN THE INTEREST OF: V.P., a female child DOB: 07/18/2007 SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Jeffrey Phillips, 8827 Trevarthon Rd,…
Legal Public Notices 11/22 Issue
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices In order to satisfy a contractual landlord’s lien, under the provisions of the Florida SelfService Storage Space Act, public notice is hereby given that the following described property will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder for cash only. The sale will be held at the times and…






