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National Dance Day offers you a free chance to brush up on your moves at Seneff Arts Plaza
National Dance Day Orlando is coming at a pretty much perfect time. In a summer full of sadness, there’s really no better panacea than to keep dancing. The annual event offers a full day of free dance classes taught by legit dancers. One of those legit dancers is Cyrus “Glitch” Spencer from So You Think…
Whiskey Business brings the best in bourbon, scotch and more to Cheyenne Saloon
“Ain’t no party like an Orlando Weekly party, ’cause an Orlando Weekly party don’t stop,” is a rumor around town, but we’ve heard it pans out. Check it out for yourself this Friday at Whiskey Business, where you’ll be able to sample the best whiskeys, scotches, bourbons and ryes in downtown. You have to purchase…
Pints for Pulse brings together a ridiculous lineup of beer and breweries to raise money for a good cause
While all of the various events raising money for the Pulse victims and their families are worth looking into, here’s an event that we’d be interested in even if it weren’t a benefit. Festival Park gets taken over by more than 80 breweries distributing unlim- ited samples to festivalgoers for four hours. While you try…
Curren$y’s show at Venue 578 finds him ready to enter the mainstream
Casual hip-hop fans might be forgiven for not immediately recognizing Louisiana rapper Curren$y, but the unique arc of his long tenure in the rap game (itself something of a rare phenomenon), means that record collectors and ringtone rap fans alike have no doubt heard him; dude’s got an incredible catalog of solid work. Curren$y got…
Fandoms unite at the convention center this weekend as GeekyCon returns to town
Show the world your inner geek at the annual three-day convention where all fandoms unite: GeekyCon. Whether you’re a Potterhead, a Whovian or even a Disneyphile, there are a variety of different events over the three-day gathering to get your geek on. Cosplay your favorite character, meet other members of your fandom, or even dance…
Axl, Slash and Duff manage to avoid a civil war on their successful Guns ‘N Roses reunion tour
We would love to see the contracts that are allowing this Guns ‘N Roses tour to happen. Not for the dollar amounts (we can’t count that high) and not for the hospitality riders (probably just fancy water and vitamin packets). No, we want to see the iron-clad clauses that are a) getting the band (ahem,…
Magical Dining Month will span three months this year, starting Aug. 29
If you didn’t get enough stellar dining deals during Bite30 last month, VisitOrlando’s Magical Dining Month (MDM) is coming up, starting Aug. 29. For its 11th year, MDM will span three months, ending on Oct. 2, and featuring 90 restaurants’ three-course prix fixe dinners for $33 per person. Of the participating restaurants, two have been…
Bulla Gastrobar, opening this fall, to bring a little elBulli flair to Winter Park
The Spanish word “bulla” (pronounced “boo-ya”) equates to “buzz,” and Bulla Gastrobar will generate a lot of it as we count down the weeks to its opening this fall in the Lakeside Crossing shopping center on the corner of Orlando Avenue and Morse Boulevard. Leading the charge into Winter Park is South Florida-based restaurateur Carlos Centurion and…
Florida regulators approve more toxic chemicals in state water
A state regulatory panel Tuesday narrowly approved the first changes to Florida’s surface-water quality standards in nearly a quarter-century, despite objections from environmentalists who argued the new criteria potentially create more health hazards. The Environmental Regulation Commission, whose members are appointed by Gov. Rick Scott, voted 3-2 to support changes that increase the number of…
OMA’s Art Night Out gives you a crash course in making your own zines and comics
Zine culture seems to be experiencing a bit of a renaissance locally, with releases of homemade publications like Tittie-Thyme and Is It Over Yet? becoming anticipated events. Even the American Library Association devoted a section to the creation and curation of Florida zines at its national convention a few weeks ago. This week, aspiring zine-makers…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION: 7/Dawson CASE NO:. DP14-341 IN THE INTEREST OF: A.G. DOB: 01/28/2000, J.G. DOB: 04/13/2006, A.G. DOB: 07/15/2009 Minor Children. SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF TPR ADVISORY HEARING STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Jennifer Egusquiza Address Unknown A Petition…
Kool Keith braves the elements to get back to Will’s Pub for a make-up show
After a tornado delay last month that left him stranded in an airport, Mr. Gerbik, aka Rhythm X, aka Dr. Octagon, aka Black Elvis, aka Kool Keith, is set to play his rescheduled Orlando show. Kool Keith is an MC among MCs: a legend, an innovator and a 30-year veteran of hip-hop and the music…
Jennifer Medina’s ‘Out of the Blue’ exhibit showcases bright young things in the flush of youth
The multitalented Jennifer Medina hasn’t been seen around Orlando for a while (last time we saw her was when her band Colorsphere played at Stardust with Moon Jelly). But Time Waste Management, the art collective behind A Place Gallery, has brought her back into the fold with this one-night-only show of her photographs and videos.…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION
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
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 Publication of Fictitious Name
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Mark Simpson, of 704 Sunbury Court, Winter Springs, FL 32708, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: Sunbury Lawn Care It is the intent of the undersigned to register “Sunbury Lawn Care” with the Florida…
Notice of Public Sale
Notice of Public Sale: Pursuant to F.S. 713.78 on August 12, 2016 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…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE PERSONAL PROPERTY OF THE FOLLOWING TENANTS WILL BE SOLD FOR CASH TO SATISFY RENTAL LIENS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES, SELF STORAGE FACILITY ACT, SECTIONS 83.806 AND 83.807. CONTENTS MAY INCLUDE KITCHEN, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, BEDDING, TOYS, GAMES, PACKED CARTONS, FURNITURE, TOOLS, TRUCKS, CARS, ETC. THERE’S NO TITLE FOR VEHICLES SOLD AT…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE PERSONAL PROPERTY OF THE FOLLOWING TENANTS WILL BE SOLD FOR CASH TO SATISFY RENTAL LIENS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES,SELF STORAGE FACILITY ACT, SECTIONS 83-806 AND 83-807. CONTENTS MAY INCLUDE KITCHEN,HOUSEHOLD ITEMS,BEDDING,TOYS, GAMES,BOXES,BARRELS, GAMES, PACKED CARTONS, FURNITURE, TRUCKS, CARS, ETC. THERE IS NO TITLE FOR VEHICLES SOLD AT LIEN SALE. OWNERS…
LOST OR ABANDONED PROPERTY FOUND OR RECOVERED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS
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. JULY 2016 1. CELL PHONE, 4700 BLK IMOGENE CT 2. CELL PHONE, 4700 BLK IMOGENE…
Lost or abandoned property found in Orange County
The following items are lost or abandoned property found in Orange County. Item, Mfr., Location Found Cell Phone (LG), 19th Street Cell Phone (LG), Cholla Way Cell Phone (Samsung), 33rd Street Cell Phone (LG), Pacifica Dr Cell Phone (Samsung), W. Story Rd Drone, Moonshine Creek Cir I Pad mini, Rose walk Ct I Pad, Lake…
NOTICE OF SALEPS ORANGECO, INC.
NOTICE OF SALE PS ORANGECO, INC. PERSONAL PROPERTY CONSISTING OF COUCHES, BEDS, TV’S, CLOTHES, BOXES OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS & OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS USED IN THE HOME, OFFICE OR GARAGE WILL BE SOLD FOR CASH OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF AT PUBLIC SALES ON AUGUST 04, 2016 AT LOCATIONS & TIMES INDICATED BELOW, TO SATISFY OWNERS LIEN…
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION STATE OF FLORIDA, OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION 717 ENTERPRISE, INC., d/b/a EVA LOTTO & FOOD and MOHAMMAD KHAN Administrative Proceeding Docket No. 65775 717 Enterprise, Inc., d/b/a Eva Lotto & Food and Mohammad Khan, 717 North Hiawassee Road, Orlando, FL 32818 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an Administrative Complaint (with Notice…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to FS713.78, August 08,2016 at 5 PM ,at 1900 South Orange Blossom Trail-32805, will sell the vehicle as is,no warranty,no guarantee the title, terms cash. Seller reserves the right to refuse any or bids. SUZI 2008,VIN # KL5JD56Z98K835547.
Notice of Publication of Fictitious Name
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Louise Victoria McCall, of 1505 Whitstable Ct, Lake Mary, FL 32746 County of Seminole, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: Equine Performance Solutions It is the intent of the undersigned to register “Equine Performance Solutions”…
Notice of Auction
Notice of Auction 1986 Toyota Pickup with VIN # JT4RN63R9G5005183 will be auctioned on 8/3/2016 at 9:00 am. Gardy Bien-Aime & Travis Brinson Harper. 8550 Old Winter Garden Rd., Orlando, FL. 32835 1973 Boat with VIN#BWCA83290573 will be auctioned on 8/3/2016 at 9:00 am. Charles J O’Neil. 8550 Old Winter Garden Rd., Orlando, FL. 32835…
Notice of Sale – Public Auction
Notice of Sale – Public Auction In pursuant to Florida statute 713-78 the following vehicles will be sold on August 9th, 2016 at 10:00am at Kissimmee B. Logistic Service Inc. at 125 E. Wetherbee Road in Orlando, FL. 32824. These vehicles are sold as is with no title guaranteed. Seller reserves the right to bid.…
NOTICE OF SALE
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, Wednesday the 27th day of July, thru, the…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 2014-CA-00093-14O- K, LAKEWOOD AT THE CROSSINGS HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC. VS. JOSE SALVA, MARISOL SALVA, AND UNKNOWN PARTIES IN POSSESSION. NOTICE OF SALE. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in…
Notice of Publication of Fictitious Name
Notice of Publication of Fictitious Name NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned,CHRISTIAN PRISON MINISTRY, INC.,of 2001 Mercy Drive, Suite 101, Orlando, Florida 32808, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: CHRISTIAN PRISON MINISTRIES, INC. It is the intent of the undersigned…
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE OF SALE The following vehicles will be sold at Public Auction for cash to satisfy lien pursuant to F.S. 713.78 on August 26, 2016 at 9:00 am at Dynamic Towing, 6408 Old Cheney Hwy., Orlando, FL. 407-273-5880 2007 CHRY 3A4FY48B77T621243 2009 NISS 3N1BC13E79L501144 1994 TOYO JT2EL46S5R0491331 2001 MAZD JM1NB353810216717 2005 TOYO 4T1CE38PX5U954882 1986 FORD…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION: 7/Dawson CASE NO: DP10-216 IN THE INTEREST OF: C.M. DOB 10/27/2009, Minor Child. SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF TPR ADVISORY HEARING STATE OF FLORIDA TO:ANDREA MARTINEZ Address Unknown A Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION: 7/Dawson CASE NO: DP14-480 IN THE INTEREST OF: M.C. DOB:03/31/2016 Minor Child. SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF TPR ADVISORY HEARING STATE OF FLORIDA TO:Tony Gaines Address Unknown A Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION: 7/Dawson CASE NO: DP16-391 IN THE INTEREST OF: S.K. DOB: 02/20/2011, K.B. DOB: 05/04/2012, K.B. DOB: 12/25/2013, Minor Children. SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF TPR ADVISORY HEARING STATE OF FLORIDA TO:CARLI JEAN Address Unknown A Petition for…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION: 7/Dawson CASE NO: DP16-391 IN THE INTEREST OF: S.K. DOB: 02/20/2011, K.B. DOB: 05/04/2012, K.B. DOB: 12/25/2013, Minor Children. SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF TPR ADVISORY HEARING STATE OF FLORIDA TO:SHUMIA BARKER Address Unknown A Petition for…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION: 7/Dawson CASE NO:. DP14-341 IN THE INTEREST OF: A.G. DOB: 01/28/2000, J.G. DOB: 04/13/2006, A.G. DOB: 07/15/2009 Minor Children. SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF TPR ADVISORY HEARING STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Gregory Garrity Address Unknown A Petition…
NOTICE OF SALE
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: 1987 Fyberglass Inboard VIN# CTC11042E787 2001 Mitsubishi VIN# 4A3AA46G71E119355 1995 Mitsubishi VIN# JA3AJ46G3SZ017840 1996 Honda VIN# 1HGCD5637TA039376 2006 Hyundai VIN#…
Sonoma Kitchen bought by RusTeak, now called The Stubborn Mule
The space in Thornton Park formerly known as Sonoma Kitchen has been purchased by Jonathan Canonaco, owner of College Park gastro-bistro RusTeak. The new moniker: The Stubborn Mule, which we deem appropriate, considering the spaces in that block have been notoriously difficult to settle into for restaurateurs. As the name would suggest, the craft cocktail…
The Semoran Skateway is resurrecting Gay Skate nights
The Semoran Skateway is resurrecting Gay Skate nights (a tradition that stretches back to the ’70s) with the support of the Central Florida Softball League, to raise funds for OneOrlando and the Zebra Coalition. This Wednesday, August 10, from 7-10 pm, get ready to fall on your ass multiple times in front of a room of…
Grayson threatens reporter with arrest after questions on domestic abuse allegations
U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson was caught on video threatening to call police on a Politico reporter who was asking him questions about a report where his ex-wife Lolita Grayson says she repeatedly went to law enforcement officials accusing the congressman of alleged domestic abuse over a two-decade period. Politico released a story earlier today where Lolita…
We are(n’t) the robots: Florida man isn’t “Kraftwerk,” just “David Sanborn”
The power of belief is a funny thing, it can make us believe in gods, aliens, or even that a Lakeland man legally changed his name to “Kraftwerk.” David “Not Kraftwerk” Sanborn took the internet by storm last week with an album on Flickr called “Kraftwerk’s Big Day”, wherein he performed a series of mundane…
Bernie Sanders visits Florida delegates, calls for party unity at Dem convention
With Florida set to play a pivotal role in the November elections, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday paid a surprise visit to a breakfast for the state’s delegation to the Democratic National Convention and made a pitch for party unity. Sanders’ impromptu appearance came one day after some of his supporters jeered and booed…
Cloak & Dapper will close Ivanhoe Village store
High-end men’s boutique Cloak & Dapper will soon be closing the doors of its brick and mortar Ivanhoe Village shop. As first reported by Bungalower, owner Calvin Cearley (who in 2012 modeled for the cover of our BITE magazine; see below) will now focus solely on online sales and pop-up projects. Cearly announced the closing on the shop’s…
Eat This Now: The ‘squoctopus’ at Seito Sushi Baldwin Park
Two weeks ago at Seito Sushi in Baldwin Park, we were lucky enough to be the guinea pigs for an exquisitely prepared cephalopodic composition courtesy executive chef Austin Boyd, one of our town’s greatest talents. The description, like the dish itself, is a mouthful: ground octopus with purple rice and herbs stuffed inside squid, served…
Hardcore band 430 Steps to play Will’s Pub tonight
Orlando’s 430 Steps play a brutal, no-frills, no-fuss hardcore, thankfully free of post-hardcore tricks, with just a touch of crossover. They play tonight at Will’s Pub (if you want a live music experience that’s a little more kinetic and speed-oriented than the Sleep show downtown) as part of a bill with Drowning, Scatter Shot and…
Timucua White House resolves parking issues with City of Orlando
As reported by the Daily City, the city of Orlando has entered into a long-term parking agreement with the Timucua Arts White House, effectively resolving the dispute with the city over parking in the neighborhood venue. Under this agreement, attendees of Timucua events may use the surface parking lot next to the (very) nearby Wadeview…
MTV’s ‘True Life’ will debut episode on survivors of Pulse mass shooting
MTV is debuting “True Life: We are Orlando” on Aug. 15 at 8 p.m. with an episode focusing on survivors of the mass shooting at the gay nightclub Pulse that killed 49 and injured 53. MTV says in a news release that the show will center on four survivors “as they try to come to…
Last chance to register for next month’s primary is Aug. 1
The Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump drama has been so pervasive it’s easy to forget we are having our own important elections in Florida as well. Next Monday is your last chance to register to vote or change your party for the upcoming Aug. 30 primary, according to the Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office.…
Deltona high school wants you to be aware of their ‘Scohol’
Pine Ridge High School in Deltona, Florida, wants drivers to be aware that they’re in a “Scohol Zone.” A photo was uploaded to Reddit on July, 24 showing a really really unfortunate paint job in front of the Volusia County school. The moral of the story here? Stay in scohol, kids. Related Stories
Try Wondermade’s new ice cream flavors for the first time this weekend
The only thing better than artisan marshmallows is artisan ice cream based on those marshmallows. Wondermade, the handcrafted-marshmallow makers who have garnered national recognition with flavors like Guinness and Violet, are now rolling out pints of ice cream at their store on East First Street in Sanford. Between July 29 and 31 (that’s this weekend),…
Date night win: Red Mug Diner offers a free milkshake with two movie ticket stubs
Fewer than six months after opening, Red Mug Diner on Pine Street downtown has already been nominated for Best Diner in OW’s Best of Orlando awards, and now they’ve hedged the market on date night too. The walking-distance proximity to the Cobb Cinema Cafe at the Plaza as well as the 24/7 hours made their…
Sleep reveals silent auction items for Pulse benefit show
Stoner doom band Sleep have released the list of items that will be up for auction at their benefit show for Pulse victims and families this Tuesday night at the Beacham Theater. All ticket proceeds and money generated from the auction will be donated to the OneOrlando Fund and St. Stephen Lutheran Church. Music – Flogging…
A new 3,000 mile bike path will soon stretch from Florida to Maine
Grab your compression shorts because the nation’s longest off-route bike path is currently being constructed. Non-profit organization East Coast Greenway Alliance has a dedicated bike trail in the works that will extend from Key West all the way to Calais, Maine, according to CBS Miami. The Greenway bike path will measure approximately 2,900 miles, and…
Disneyland’s Tower of Terror will soon be a Guardians of the Galaxy ride
Disney announced that the Tower of Terror will close and be replaced by a Guardians of the Galaxy ride, dismaying Twilight Zone fans and delighting space raccoon fans everywhere. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige announced the change to the Disney California Adventure ride during the San Diego Comic-Con this past weekend. The ride will be…
What to order during the Rocky Horror Picture Show event at Oblivion Taproom
Maybe you’ve been to an interactive RHPS showing at Universal CityWalk or even at the Fashion Square AMC back in the day, so you’re aware of the props to bring and when to make them seen during the film. But if not, here’s the deal: At certain points in the movie, Rocky Horror devotees throw…
First home delivery of medical marijuana goes to Pasco County patient
After announcing last week its approval from Florida’s Health Department to dispense medical cannabis, Trulieve says it has made the first home delivery of low-THC marijuana to a patient in Pasco County. The Associated Press reports the company delivered the medical marijuana to patient in Hudson suffering from dystonia, a condition that causes involuntary muscle contractions,…
New poll shows Trump currently leading Hillary in Florida
Poll-analysis website FiveThirtyFive’s forecast for the upcoming 2016 U.S Presidential Election predicts Donald Trump will beat Hillary Clinton in Florida. The site gives, run by renowned statistician Nate Silver, gives Trump a 65.9% chance of winning Florida’s 29 electoral votes, while Hillary is forecasted to win 34.1% of the votes. FiveThirtyEight was created in 2008 to predict…
UCF Football is holding open tryouts, and you should probably show up
If you’re currently enrolled at UCF, this fall may be your best opportunity to play Division 1 football. The 0-12 UCF football program has announced walk-on tryouts for August 23. The tryouts will begin at noon at the Nicholson Fieldhouse. Hopeful players will need to have all paperwork filled out and submitted at a August 22…
Luvlost to play free show at 64 North tonight
Luvlost is an angular, wiry, nervous emo trio from around these parts and tonight they’re sharing the stage with the Knick-Knacks and Taylor James. The band is on the brink of releasing a new EP and just released a new track from it, “Thinking Back on Autumn Green”, featuring a guest turn from Joshy of Blessing…
Orlando City to open Lion’s Pride, a soccer-themed pub downtown
We reported June 8 on rumors that Lion’s Pride, an Orlando City Soccer-themed bar, would occupy a space in the historic Teele Building on Church Street. On Friday, the club officially confirmed the new venture, saying the “soccer pub and grill” is now set to open this fall. “Lion’s Pride will open its doors in…
Harry and the Potters cast a wizard rock spell on the downtown library this week
They’re not the Weird Sisters, but wizard band Harry and the Potters are more than enough when it comes to warlock rock. Brothers Joe and Paul DeGeorge have been delivering Hogwarts-themed jams in libraries, rock clubs, basements, bookstores and other low-key locales since 2002. Some of their hits include “Save Ginny Weasley,” “Phoenix Tears” and…
Local author J. Bradley and friends take a look at religion for the release of his new novel about Jesus Christ, Boy Detective
Local writer Jesse Bradley spends most of his time promoting other scribes at his There Will Be Words reading series, one of the city’s best showcases for homegrown poetry and prose. Even tonight, a special edition due to the release of Bradley’s new novel, The Adventures of Jesus Christ, Boy Detective, sees him inviting talented…
Two dead and 16 injured in mass shooting at Fort Myers nightclub
Two people are reported dead and at least 16 are injured after a mass shooting took place at a nightclub in Fort Myers, Florida. According to CNN, the shooting occurred in the parking lot of Club Blu Bar and Grill, where an all-ages “Swimsuit Glow Party” was taking place. Police received a call regarding the…
Debbie Wasserman Schultz steps down as Democratic Party leader
After months of controversy about her role in the party’s presidential primaries, Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz announced Sunday she will step down as chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee. Wasserman Schultz’s resignation is effective after the Democratic National Convention, which starts Monday in Philadelphia. The announcement came after the disclosure Friday by WikiLeaks of…
Seven questions with Chroma Modern Bar chef Jason Bergeron
When Chroma Modern Bar, the newest restaurant from Tavistock Restaurant Group (also owners of Lake Nona’s Canvas Market & Restaurant), opens this fall, it’ll already have a celebrity chef at its helm. Chef Jason Bergeron, who you might have seen this week on Chopped Grill Masters Napa (seen above, chillin’ with host Ted Allen), will be…
Elizabeth Warren: ‘We will never build Donald Trump’s stupid wall’
For U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, there aren’t enough characters on Twitter to describe Republican nominee Donald Trump, so instead she took to the stage at the National Council of La Raza conference in Orlando, unleashing a burning indictment of the businessman to about 300 people. Calling Trump a “loud-mouthed fraud,” “thin-skinned” and “a man with…
National Council of La Raza kicks off Orlando conference with naturalization ceremony
The National Council of La Raza kicked off its Orlando conference at the Orange County Convention Center this weekend by attending a naturalization ceremony for about 80 new citizens on Friday. Janet Murguía, president of NCLR, told participants they, like her parents and siblings, had taken the first step on the path to the American…
Clinton punches back at Tampa rally, chooses Tim Kaine as VP
Punctuating the significance of battleground Florida’s role in the 2016 presidential election, Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton delivered what was essentially a rebuttal to the Republican National Convention before an enthusiastic crowd Friday in Tampa. Shortly after the Tampa appearance, Clinton announced she had chosen U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia as her running mate. “I’m…
Hillary Clinton comforts Pulse survivors, families at Orlando roundtable
Before a boisterous rally in Tampa, presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton met privately with Pulse victims’ families and survivors, and later held an intimate roundtable with Orlando community leaders. Clinton says people need to acknowledge that the mass shooting at the gay nightclub that left 49 dead and 53 wounded was a targeted attack on…
Five new restaurants to try this weekend, seven more to look forward to
NOW OPEN: DoveCote, the new brasserie by chef Clayton Miller, James and Julie Petrakis, and Gene Zimmerman, has opened on the ground floor of the Bank of America building. The House of Pho has opened in the Sand Lake Corners plaza off John Young Parkway. Sweet on Park Dessert & Wine Bar has opened across…
Da Kine Poke truck will be at Redlight Redlight Saturday night
No need to wonder what you’ll pad your stomach with before your weekend libations. Da Kine Poke truck will be at Redlight Redlight in the Audubon Park district on Corrine Drive from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. tomorrow night (that’s Saturday, July 23, for you time travelers). Da Kine (which means “ummmm” in Hawaiian) opened…
Solo performances by the Posies’ Ken Stringfellow and the Pauses’ Tierney Tough a rare, up-close and joint affair (Lil Indies)
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Local scene queen Tierney Tough of the Pauses has held many notable special engagements at the Will’s Pub complex for years. Though they don’t happen frequently, the intimate ones she does at Lil Indies have been some of the most truly engaging. Thanks to her considerable connections, she’s been able to serve…
Winter Haven man officially changes his name to Kraftwerk
A Kraftwerk superfan and, of course, Winter Haven resident, coldly and emotionlessly (pocket) calculated all the necessary variables and outcomes and changed his legal name to “Kraftwerk.” Despite his namesake’s assertions that we are all either Showroom Dummies or Robots, “Krafterk” decided to go straight to the source and name himself after the band. No…
The Elton John tribute act Rocket Man to speed through his catalog tonight
Admirably, Rocket Man: A Tribute to Elton John seems to – with a self-conscious wink or not – capture the coked-up visual and musical overload of classic ’70s Elton. Two things are certain, approximately 600 piano stools will be kicked over, and new (wait, old?) frontiers in eyewear will be explored. The show is tonight,…
Orlando City’s Brek Shea now has his own emojis
My emojis are here!! Download @getgameon to get them now https://t.co/9anUbpkkNo pic.twitter.com/GoaCyRuPNk — Brek Shea (@BrekShea) July 20, 2016 Orlando City defender Brek Shea released a set of “Brekmojis” earlier this week. As you can see, the emoji pack includes images of the golden locked defender in shades, various hats and striking his trademark pose…
The Game takes on Pulse and police shootings in new track ‘Let Me Know’
The Game has been musically responsive to the 24-hour news cycle for much of his career and new track “Let Me Know,” references the Pulse shooting, the Dallas police shooting, the shooting of Alton Sterling, and the shooting of Philando Castile, among many, many other recent tragedies. Alongside Jeremih and DJ Khaled, “Let Me Know”…
Everyone is talking about Pizza Bruno and here’s why
Get ready, pizza-loving peeps; this post is going to make you sweat. Pizza Bruno, by former Third Wave and Big Bruno’s Bites chef Bruno Zacchini, is finally open after a long permitting battle, but now, those Neapolitan-style pies are in our eyes (and on our Instagram feeds). Here is some of our favorite pizza porn…
New dessert and wine spot opens near Lake Eola
A new downtown dessert and wine spot has officially opened near Lake Eola Park, and it has one heck of a view. Sweet on Park Dessert & Wine Bar, located at 151 E. Washington St., is literally right across the street from the bandshell at Lake Eola Park and specializes in desserts, wine, beer and iced…
Florida police tase Pokémon Go player for refusing to leave park
A Florida man playing Pokémon Go was tased and arrested for refusing to leave a park after closing time. According to WTSP, Tampa police officers were called to Ballast Point Park last night, July 21, at around 10:30 p.m. to disperse roughly 150 people playing Pokémon Go. However, one man just had to catch ’em…
The new coconut-milk iced mocha macchiato is your next Starbucks order
You thought ordering your espresso drink with whole milk was indulgent? This new inclusion to the Starbucks menu makes full-fat dairy look foolish. With freakishly creamy single-origin Sumatran coconut milk, espresso, caramel and white chocolate mocha syrup, it’s about as sweet as it gets without feeling like you’re pouring a melted Mounds can bar down…
Bad Santa & the Angry Elves celebrate a summery Yuletide at St. Matthew’s Tavern
Despite the humid 90-degree weather, Christmas is coming early this year. Even in vibrantly tacky red and green holiday costumes, members of the Christmas parody band Bad Santa and the Angry Elves are still professional quality performers who have been making music and bringing a rowdy musical holiday spirit to crowds since before 2011. There…
Please don’t pet alligators from the side of your airboat
A Florida man showed zero regard for his limbs by reaching over the side of his airboat, and petting this bigass wild alligator. The video, which was posted to YouTube on July 18, shows this unidentified man handling (or molesting, as we call it in Florida) this gator, and obviously getting way too close for…
Beres Hammond, one of the undisputed kings of lovers rock, makes a rare appearance at Hard Rock Live
With a career that spans four decades and more than 20 albums, the Honorable Beres Hammond OJ (yeah, this guy received the Jamaican equivalent of a knighthood for his contributions to Jamaican music) is a living reggae legend. Known mostly for his work in lovers rock, a reggae subgenre that tends to eschew politics and…
UCF student publication ends operations after 48 years
After almost five decades of publication, a student newspaper at the University of Central Florida announced it will print its final issue Aug. 4. The Central Florida Future had a weekly circulation of 14,000 and is owned by the daily newspaper Florida Today, which is owned by Gannett Company. It was recently named a national…
Charles Kinsey did everything he was supposed to do, but North Miami police shot him anyway
We’ve already established this summer is hellish, but this story takes it to a new level of Dante’s Inferno. By now you’ve probably seen the video of Charles Kinsey on the concrete, hands outstretched toward the sky as he tries to convince North Miami Police officers that neither he nor his autistic patient carrying a…
Exhibit showcasing local photographers who covered Pulse opens tonight at The Gallery at Avalon Island
The Gallery at Avalon Island is hosting a month-long exhibit with photos of Orlando after the Pulse tragedy. The “Orlando Continues” exhibit will showcase a collection of photojournalist’s stories in the days following June 12, including photos from local photographers working with Daily Beast and The Wall Street Journal, as well as Orlando Weekly photographers like Ian Suarez, Joey Roulette,…
Florida man steals and crashes $61,000 boat belonging to dentist who shot Cecil The Lion
A Marco Island, Florida, resident stole and crashed a $61,000 boat belonging to Walter Palmer, the infamous dentist who shot and killed Cecil The Lion last summer. According to Naples Daily News, Andrew Derwin, a neighbor who lives near Palmer’s vacation home on Marco Island, is facing grand theft charges after he stole the boat keys…
Terror No!: An interview with Philadelphia punks Mannequin Pussy
Don’t search “Mannequin Pussy” unless you want the Gods of Google to start bombarding you with all sorts of strange and kinky ads. Unless you’re an aspiring gynecologist, or a buyer for Fairvilla, these ads will only confuse. “I’m familiar with the flesh light but damn, a whole mannequin to love? That’s some commitment,” Marisa…
Chicken tender Publix Subs are on sale this week and Orlando is feeling it
In case you hadn’t heard, chicken tender subs are on sale this week at Publix – $4.99 for the whole glorious artery-clogging sandwich instead of the usual $8 or so. Actually, be sure to check the sales at your favored Publix, because it varies by location and, as a friend tells us, “a couple stingy-ass…
Cosmic trippers Pleasures to play Spacebar tonight
South Florida quartet Pleasures creates a dark psych/cybernetics hybrid that’s somewhere between Manson Family fever dreams at Spahn Ranch and Blade Runner replicants decaying. Live there’s a good amount of NIN/Soft Moon theatrics, the uneasy alliance between humans and machines at the center of it all. Support comes from FayRoy (S.F.) and locals Cosmic Roots Collective. Show starts…
Gaylord Palms’ annual ICE event will feature characters from ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’
Charlie Brown and his “Peanuts” friends will be the stars of Gaylord Palms’ ICE, the resort’s annual Christmas event. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” will run from Nov. 18 to Jan. 1 and will feature ice sculptures of the characters and familiar scenes from from the beloved cartoon. There will also be a character breakfast with “Charlie Brown &…
Watch this 1987 promo video for the Ghostbusters show at Universal Orlando
Great Scott! This may have been the best mashup of all time. In 1987, Christopher Lloyd rehashed his Doc Brown character from the film Back To the Future to help promote the new Ghostbusters live show at Universal Studios Orlando. The show, Ghostbusters Spooktacular, ran from the park’s opening in 1990 to 1996, when it…
Rick Scott and Pam Bondi tout Trump, bash Clinton at RNC
With Florida poised to again play a key role in the presidential race, Gov. Rick Scott and Attorney General Pam Bondi took the stage Wednesday at the Republican National Convention to make the case for Donald Trump. Scott, one of Trump’s most enthusiastic supporters since the real-estate developer won Florida’s GOP presidential primary, blasted President…
Gainesville’s Exit Dust resurrect the early goth punk sound of the ’80s at the Space Station
Gainesville trio Exit Dust (featuring members of Rubbish and Vermin) distinguish themselves in the crowded Florida punk/hardcore field by introducing healthy doses of eldritch, melancholy, gothic atmospherics into their otherwise ferocious punk charge, with nods to early Christian Death and the Super Heroines looming large. For the record collectors out there, there is some sonic…
Avant-jazz group Strange Angels provide a good excuse to check out the new Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts
If you haven’t already heard of the newest cultural venue in Winter Park, Blue Bamboo (and it’s likely you haven’t, since they opened just five nights ago), here’s their mission statement: “Supporting the artists of today and educating the artists of tomorrow.” Hmm, pretty dry, but a worthy undertaking, to be sure. Tonight’s show features…
The Daily City’s Cardboard Art Fest returns to the SoDo Shopping Center this weekend
The Daily City’s annual Cardboard Art Festival is one of Orlando’s signature art events, and it returns for its fourth year beginning this weekend. Parties, performances, gallery viewings and special events for kids take place over the next two weekends in two large storefronts at the SoDo Shopping Center. This year brings a new Junior…
The Holy Land Experience, which doesn’t pay any taxes, is having a massive estate sale this weekend
The Holy Land Experience, an amusement park that doesn’t pay taxes because of a religion-related loop hole, is having a massive estate sale starting this Thursday. The Christian-themed park, owned by the Trinity Broadcast Network, is auctioning off motorcycles, thrones, costumes, pool tables, a giant fake snake, and all sorts of tacky crap. You can see…
Florida’s first medical marijuana will be available next Tuesday
After two years of waiting, patients in Florida will finally be able to obtain medical marijuana next Tuesday. The Tallahassee grower and dispensary Trulieve announced Wednesday that they are the first dispensary in the state to receive formal authorization from the Florida Department of Health to begin dispensing medical marijuana low in THC, the chemical that…
Florida researchers successfully breed ‘Finding Dory’ fish in captivity
Researchers at the University of Florida say they’ve successfully bred Dory fish, or Pacific blue tangs, in captivity for the first time ever. The fish, which is the main character in Pixar’s Finding Dory, traditionally fare poorly in tanks. According to The Wrap, marine biologists have worried that the demand from the film would increase…
Parents of 2-year-old killed by alligator say they will not sue Disney
The parents of Lane Graves, the two-year-old who was killed by an alligator back in June at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, released a statement stating they will not sue Disney. “Melissa and I are broken. We will forever struggle to comprehend why this happened to our sweet baby, Lane. As each day passes, the…
Latino rapper King Lil G to headline Backbooth tonight
L.A. based Latino rapper King Lil G creates music that hybridizes West Coast rap with Mexican music flourishes. Check him out live tonight at Backbooth. King Lil G’s latest album Lost in Smoke 2 is heavy on sonic allusions to classic ’90s West Coast rap, while the lyrics and intense and honest, cautionary tales from a life of…
Nearly 70 breweries announced for Pints for Pulse beer festival
You’ve never had a better excuse to drink beer. Pints for Pulse, a massive craft beer festival benefiting the OneOrlando Fund, will be happening Sunday, July 31 at the Orlando Festival Park from 1 -5 p.m. Tickets are $50. Besides showcasing a ton of beers, Pints for Pulse will also have local art, bands, a…
Just Announced: Taking Back Sunday to play Orlando
Taking Back Sunday have announced an Orlando stop on their upcoming “Tidal Wave” national tour of smaller venues later this year. The emo hardcore stalwarts will play the Social on Saturday, October 8, with support from Loose Talk and Mammoth Indigo. Tickets are $35. Tickets go on sale this Thursday, July 21, at noon. Buy…
16 free concerts in Orlando this week (7/20-7/26)
Wednesday July 20 Eugene Snowden’s Ten Pints Of Truth 10 pm at Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave. Oriented Music Group Open Jam 10:45 pm at St. Matthew’s Tavern, 1300 N. Mills Ave. Reggae Night with Hor!zen and DJ Red I 10 pm at the Caboose, 1827 N. Orange Ave. Brian Smalley 7 pm at…
Two people were robbed near Lake Eola while playing Pokémon Go
Two people were robbed near Lake Eola while engrossed in Pokémon Go this past weekend, says the Orlando Police Department. The first robbery happened on Friday at 10:10 p.m. near the corner of S. Eola Drive and Pine Street. A 24-year-old man told police officers that he was playing Pokémon Go on his phone…
Street artists Luce Sky and Heps Fury battle it out on the walls of Pho Hoa tonight
From the walls at Pho Hoa to the downtown Orange County Tax Collector’s Office, artists Luce Sky and Heps Fury have collaborated on iconic graffiti pieces in Orlando to remember the 49 victims and to remind everyone in the most colorful way possible to stay united. This just makes it all the more exciting when…
Anxiously awaited DoveCote brasserie opens downtown today
According to their Facebook page, which foodies have been stalking for months now, DoveCote opens today. The restaurant takes over the old Terrace 390 (and before that, Harvey’s Bistro) space in the Bank of America building downtown, but has been completely renovated with a sleek new design by Andrew White of Lot1433. The food and…
Florida health officials investigate possible local transmission of Zika in Miami
The Florida Department of Health announced Tuesday that it’s investigating a non-travel related case of the Zika virus in Miami-Dade County that could possibly be the first local transmission of the mosquito-borne virus in the state. The Miami Herald reports health officials say they are “conducting an epidemiological investigation in collaboration with the federal Centers…
Opening in Orlando: Captain Fantastic, Fight Valley, and Star Trek Beyond
OPENING THIS WEEK Captain Fantastic Filmmakers have become obsessed recently with stories about children who are raised like veal and then thrust into an outside world they can barely understand. First there was The Wolfpack. Then came Room. Now we have Captain Fantastic, in which Viggo Mortensen portrays a dad who spends a decade in…
Immersive production of ‘Equus’ at the Acre bares skin and souls
If you’re a regular Live Active Cultures reader, you’re already aware of my interest in the intersection between interactivity, immersiveness and alternative environments in the arts and entertainment. So it will come as no surprise to learn that I – like so many others – had to be among the first to experience the highly…
Savage Love (7/20/16)
I’m sorry if my English is wrong. I’m writing from Germany, where I am being heartbroken and not knowing how to go on. I’ve been seeing a guy for a couple of months and slowly falling in love with him. “Peter” has always been very open to me about himself, his failed relationships and his…
Gimme Shelter (7/20/16)
Buster (A348481) is so excited to become a permanent couch potato with his new family! He’s 9 years old, meaning he is free to adopt at the shelter during the month of July for the annual Adopt a Senior Pet for Free month. This promo extends to all furry friends over 7 years of age. Buster’s…
Copper Bones and Howling Midnight treat first responders, Nots transcend punk convention, Amphibian Lark leads excellent avant-garde bill
I like how responsive our music community is. And as the strong, beautiful love for the Pulse victims goes around, it’s nice to see some of it extend directly to the first responders like last weekend’s Two Peace bill of notable two-piece (get it?) local bands Copper Bones and Howling Midnight (July 16, Orlando Brewing).…
ICYMI: “No-Show Marco” living up to his nickname, prowlers at Pulse and a rural/urban showdown east of the Econ
Where you at, Marco? Last week, protesters staged a sit-in at U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio’s Orlando office and demanded legislation for gun control, LGBTQ protections and safer communities of color. The group planned to sit for 49 hours, but by the end of Monday, Orlando Police arrested 10 of the peaceful protesters because Rubio’s public…
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