Each Credo location is serving an exclusive cold brew coffee this summer
The special cold brew coffee flavors at each Downtown Credo were supposed to be served in June only. But Emiley Jones of the pay-what-you-will coffee chainlet tells us they’ve proven so popular that they’ll be offered all summer. (In Florida, that means until Thanksgiving, right?) The cold brew concoctions and their locations are: Vietnamese cold…
Rav Pig kicks off summer with a clam bake instead of a pig roast on Saturday
We love the monthly prix fixe pig roast at the Ravenous Pig and we are so glad it’s back. We’re even more stoked that this month, the restaurant is eschewing the traditional roast in favor of a New England-style clam bake. On Saturday, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Pig is pairing up with…
Shakira announces Orlando concert for early next year
Latin pop sensation Shakira just announced the dates for her “El Dorado World Tour” – starting in November – and there is an Orlando date pencilled in. The twelve-time Grammy winner promises the hits and songs from her new album, El Dorado. Shakira is set to play the Amway Center on Tuesday, January 9, 2018,…
Orlando’s toilets get an Instagram account
Local toilets, in all their myriad colors, cleanliness, and flushing apparatuses, are getting recognition for the roles they play in Orlando establishments on a new Instagram account, according to the Bungalower. And maybe they should, since a visit to an unclean or cramped bathroom can ruin an otherwise enjoyable night out. With the tagline “unlimited, unmasked,…
Florida justices asked to reconsider overturning death sentence for Bessman Okafor
Attorney General Pam Bondi’s office has asked the Florida Supreme Court to reconsider a ruling that overturned the death sentence of a man convicted in a high-profile home invasion murder in Orange County. The state late Friday filed a motion for a rehearing in the case of Bessman Okafor, who was found guilty of murdering…
Rare Festival 2017 announces full lineup including Travis Scott, Lil Dicky and Carnage
Producer and superstar DJ (and now festival curator) Carnage has announced the full lineup for the 2017 edition of his Rare Festival that will be hitting Orlando in October. And it’s pretty unbelievable. Headlined by Travis Scott and Carnage, the event will also feature performances from Zhu, Lil Dicky, Super Duper Kyle, and Graves. The Rare…
Southern Fried Sunday joins with Lauris Vidal’s Citrus Circuit Tour, now has own BBQ sauce
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Southern Fried Sunday Citrus Circuit Edition, Will’s Pub, June 25 Southern Fried Sunday is known for its lineups, but the latest was a particularly exceptional one. The Citrus Circuit Tour is a roving showcase of Florida talent that area folkie Lauris Vidal has organized in the past. This time, he partnered with…
New York unveils plans for memorial to Pulse victims, LGBTQ community
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled the design this week for a memorial dedicated to the LGBTQ community and to the 49 victims killed in a mass shooting at the gay nightclub Pulse. The monument, which will be located in New York City’s Greenwich Village, is also dedicated to all victims of hate, intolerance and violence,…
Emo innovators Turnover announce Orlando show for October
Emo-turned-dreampop purveyors Turnover have announced dates for an extensive U.S. tour set for the Autumn with Elvis Depressedly and an Orlando show is on the books. The band will be touring behind new album Good Nature, an ambitious new suite of songs that takes in psych, blues and jazz influences. Turnover are set to play…
Orlando International Airport bans medical marijuana despite legalization
Orlando International Airport has decided to ban medical marijuana despite it being legal in the state of Florida. WMFE 90.7 reports the airport is planning to install signs warning passengers that any cannabis, medical or recreational, could be confiscated at the airport. Last year, about 71 percent of Florida voters agreed with a constitutional amendment…
Rick Scott cites London fire in vetoing bill easing protections for condos
Pointing to a high-rise fire in London that killed dozens of residents, Gov. Rick Scott late Monday vetoed a bill that would have eased fire-protection requirements for older condominium buildings in Florida. The bill (HB 653), which passed the Legislature with only one dissenting vote, dealt with requirements for retrofitting high-rise condominium buildings with fire…
Florida Legislature can’t decide who should replace Confederate general in D.C. National Statuary Hall
Lawmakers trying to settle on a new statue to represent Florida at the U.S. Capitol say they will take another shot next year, after legislation to pick the replacement for a Confederate general’s likeness got bottled up in a state House committee. The Legislature voted in 2016 to replace Gen. Edmund Kirby Smith, a figure…
A new hotel is rumored to be headed to WDW, but Disney might not be building it
With all the major new attractions and updates throughout Walt Disney World happening over the next few years, it’s no wonder that the resort may need more hotel rooms. Theme park industry insider Jim Hill has even suggested that Disney is looking to sell out all of Walt Disney World for the entire 2021 year…
PR’s Taco Palace closes Winter Park location
PR’s Taco Palace, a local Tex-Mex institution for almost three decades, is closing its Winter Park location. Scott Joseph’s Orlando Restaurant Guide reports owner Perry Inman is closing the restaurant at 499 W. Fairbanks Ave. for a number of reasons, including issues with the building and a lack of parking partially because of SunRail operations nearby. Inman…
Spoiler alert: ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ winner sashays her way to Orlando
The winner of Season 9 of RuPaul’s Drag Race will be making an Orlando appearance this weekend. In the season finale, drag queens Peppermint, Sasha Velour, Shea Couleé and even Orlando’s own Trinity “The Tuck” Taylor lip-synced for their lives, but Sasha Velour was the one who made it out on top. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 Make it…
SeaWorld is under federal investigation for statements made after ‘Blackfish’
SeaWorld is under investigation by two federal agencies for comments that company executives made in response to Blackfish, a 2013 documentary that alleged the theme park was mistreating its orca whales. Reuters reports SeaWorld said it was subpoenaed last Friday in an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission. The…
Niko Is takes over the Henao Center for a pop-up show on Tuesday
Innovative local rapper Niko Is will throw another one of his semi-regular free pop-up shows this week in Orlando. The Henao Contemporary Center will play host to an event featuring live music, DJs, MCs, live art, and projections from Illuminated Paths, along with food and beverages. Niko Is presents the latest in his pop-up jam/frestyle…
Rick Scott appoints political ally as Florida’s new chief financial officer
Florida’s next chief financial officer will be one of Gov. Rick Scott’s original political allies. Scott on Monday turned to former state Rep. Jimmy Patronis, 45, to complete the term of Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater, who will leave the elected Cabinet office Friday for a job at Florida Atlantic University. Scott said he wanted…
Disney says animatronic Trump will have speaking role in Hall of Presidents
Contrary to previous information, President Donald Trump’s animatronic robot at Disney’s Hall of Presidents won’t be muzzled. Back in May, Vice’s Motherboard spoke to an anonymous Disney cast member who talked of a possible rollback of the attraction to an older format. Before 1993, Abraham Lincoln and George Washington were the only presidents in the Hall who…
London DJ A-Sides to headline Torque at Native tonight
Metalheadz-affiliated veteran DJ/producer A-Sides has been releasing his own music and records by others since around 1996, leaning heavily toward jungle and drum & bass. Now a globe-trotting performer, A-Sides lands in Orlando tonight. A-Sides plays Torque at Native tonight at 10 p.m. Tickets are $10-$12. Related Stories
Half of Florida lawmakers earn failing grades on open government
A new scorecard shows half of Florida lawmakers earned failing grades on their support of open meetings and public records in this year’s legislative session. The Associated Press reports 77 lawmakers earns Ds and three earned Fs out of 160 legislators, according to a grading system produced by the Florida Society of News Editors along…
TSA officer arrested for stealing passenger’s cash at Orlando airport
Police say an Orlando International Airport employee was caught red-handed when he tried to steal a passenger’s cash on Thursday. WESH 2 reports Kathleen Duddleston, a passenger at OIA, was going through security when she was pulled aside for a patdown, according to an Orlando Police report. As she received the patdown, she notified Michelle…
Mermaids that are paid by the State of Florida featured in Vogue magazine
While Pitbull’s Florida promotion might be getting scrutiny, a band of mermaids on Florida’s west coast are giving the state plenty of publicity in places that rarely talk about Florida for our numerous roadside attractions. Vogue did a photo essay (and accompanying beauty feature on waterproof makeup) with the Weeki Wachee mermaids earlier this month.…
Band of the Week: The Palmettes
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 The Palmettes. The Palmettes are playing Wally’s on June 29. Just the facts: Who’s in the band?Edward Thomas Murtaugh – Bass/Guitar/Vocals Jana Mays – Ukelele/Vocals Alex Goldman – Drums Alexis…
Fun Spot opens a wild wooden coaster, but the ride still has surprises to come
Fun Spot America in Kissimmee opened its new wooden coaster, Mine Blower, this weekend. The new coaster is the first permeant thrill ride built at the park since Fun Spot bought it in 2004. Clocking in at 2,289 feet in length and with a lift hill of 83 feet, the new coaster features a steel…
SpaceX successfully reuses another Falcon 9 rocket
SpaceX accomplished another re-flight mission on Friday with the BulgariaSat-1 satellite launching from NASA’s historic Launch Pad 39A in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The satellite will be operated by Bulgaria’s only satellite operator, BulgariaSat, providing high-definition television services to the Baltic region of Europe for the next 15 years. The Falcon 9 rocket that sent BulgariaSat’s…
Scott finally signs bill implementing medical marijuana, but smoking is still barred
More than seven months after Floridians overwhelmingly backed the broad legalization of medical marijuana, Gov. Rick Scott on Friday signed a bill aimed at carrying out the voters’ wishes. Lawmakers passed the bill (SB 8-A) during a special session this month after struggling to reach agreement on an implementation plan for the medical-marijuana constitutional amendment,…
The Districts tease gigantic new sound in Florida debut with the impressive Spirit of the Beehive
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND The Districts and the Spirit of the Beehive, The Social, June 23 Since forming in high school, young Pennsylvania band the Districts have built a name on a shaggy and true brand of rock that’s as rootsy as it is indie. And it’s a sound that’s carried the kids up to being…
Two Cow Garage’s Micah Schnabel to play Lil Indies on Saturday
Raucous Two Cow Garage frontman Micah Schnabel is no stranger to Orlando stages. This weekend he returns to the Will’s Compound solo for a night of unhinged evisceration of roots music genres with lyrical bite to spare. Shows starts at 9 p.m. this Saturday. No cover! Related Stories
Philadelphia’s the Spirit of the Beehive to play the Social tonight
Philly-based band the spirit of the beehive combines shoegaze atmospherics with discordant slashes of pain and pleasure. The in-sound from way out. The spirit of the beehive open for the Districts tonight at 7 p.m. at the Social, Tickets are $13-$15. Related Stories
Noir Cafe is now open and serving coffee at CityArts Factory
For those who were sad to wave farewell to Barnie’s CoffeeKitchen, another coffee spot has taken its place. Noir Cafe opened earlier this month at 29 S. Orange Ave. The restaurant features special coffee and espresso blends, fresh-baked pastries, and salads and sandwiches. Oh, and the art on the walls is for sale, so it seems…
Florida Supreme Court to determine whether doctors can charge patients more to copy medical records
A long-running battle about how much patients should be charged for copies of medical records has gone to the Florida Supreme Court. A patient and a law firm opposed to increased costs have filed a notice asking the Supreme Court to take up the dispute, according to documents posted Thursday on the Supreme Court website.…
Connecticut newspaper to Rick Scott: ‘Go back to Florida and stay there’
Gov. Rick Scott was in Connecticut and New York this week doing his traveling-salesman act for Florida. “My pitch is you should give up, capitulate, come to Florida and make it easier on yourselves,” Scott told a group of businesspeople and Republican state legislators at a Norwalk hotel Monday morning. “If you want to live…
House Speaker Richard Corcoran says Visit Florida is ‘cleaning up their act’
House Speaker Richard Corcoran said Visit Florida apparently listened to state lawmakers’ criticism, as the tourism-marketing agency has canceled an auto racing sponsorship and is negotiating for a better deal with an English football club. “It’s clear that Visit Florida has heard us loud and clear and are beginning the process of cleaning up their…
Dull and Audiotourism revive ’90s indie-rock glory with true belief
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Dull, Audiotourism and Scout Stowe, The Falcon, June 21 For a place that isn’t foremost a live venue, I’ve seen a nicely wide range of music at the Falcon. Though the neighborhood art bar has smartly avoided the generic acoustic thing that you can get almost anywhere people don’t go to listen…
Foxtail Coffee Co. to partner with DoveCote on their downtown coffee bar
More great news for coffee lovers who live and/or work downtown: Foxtail Coffee Co.’s new location, in addition to their Winter Park flagship, will be inside DoveCote, the downtown French brasserie we named our Top Table of 2016. The restaurant already serves a lovely selection of pastries and coffee drinks from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.…
Fringe hit ‘Ominous George’ gets encore performance at Maxine’s on Shine this weekend
We here at Orlando Weekly are among playwright-producer Steve Schneider’s greatest fans. Not just because he has staged Orlando Fringe hits like Escape From Baldwin Park and The Wait List Murders; not only because we stand in awe of his encyclopedic knowledge of KISS minutiae and grammatical rules; but – full disclosure – because he…
Meet Puff, the shelter dog we hope will be a big loser soon
Faithful readers of this site know that we publish galleries of adoptable cats and dogs from the Orange County Animal Shelter twice a week, thanks to the generosity of Pawsitive Pet Photography. A couple of weeks ago, one poor shelter dog in particular got quite a lot of attention. Meet Puff Pastry, aka A182349. Puff was…
Tampa’s Haves&Thirds plays shimmering instrumentals in disguise at the Falcon
In a social media age of constant multi-platform transparency, mystique becomes an ever more rare and valuable commodity in arts and music. A notable exception to this saturation (in our own extended backyard, no less) is enigmatic Florida performing entity Haves&Thirds. The solo vehicle for Tampa-and-proud-of-it resident Todd Lynne, Haves&Thirds has served as a fulcrum…
TEDxOrlando streams its event this weekend for free
What’s the next best thing to dressing up for a fancy TEDxOrlando event at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts? Watching it at home in your jammies with a plate of Froot Loops. TEDxOrlando sold out all its tickets to the event, but you can still watch along for free on its Facebook livestream. (Or,…
Federal probe into city of Tallahassee could complicate Gillum campaign for governor
Federal investigators have subpoenaed records related to a Tallahassee city agency, raising a new challenge for Mayor Andrew Gillum’s run for governor in 2018. The subpoenas, which were issued last week and first reported by the Tallahassee Democrat newspaper, ask for records related to about two-dozen individuals and companies, most of them involved in construction…
Suwannee Hulaween festival announces full lineup for 2017
The popular Suwannee Hulaween music festival has announced the full lineup for this year’s event and it’s as “jam”-packed as you expect. The festival, now in its fifth year, promises to go all out. The acts announced as part of this year’s lineup will no doubt be very good news to fans of this unique…
One of the nation’s top restaurants is coming to Longwood
If you place any credence in the oft-benighted opinions of unqualified users on crowd-sourced sites, Longwood is about to get one of the finest eateries in all the land. To be fair, Tampa’s AJ’s Press has dazzled many journos and food scribes as well with their pressed sandwiches, so it’s hard to overlook the fact…
Orlando’s Trinity ‘The Tuck’ Taylor goes for crown on RuPaul’s Drag Race finale
The time has come for you to lip sync for your life this Friday in your living room as you watch Orlando’s Trinity Taylor and her famous tuck go for the crown on the season finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race. The ninth season of Drag Race has given us everything – from Aja’s iconic Linda…
World’s Largest Swimming Lesson teaches basics of water safety at SeaWorld’s Aquatica
Aquatica, SeaWorld’s water park, hosted a group swimming lesson in conjunction with the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson program this morning. The program, which takes place at pools and aquatic centers across the country simultaneously, promotes swimming lessons and water safety instruction, essential in an area with as many pools, rivers, lakes and beaches as Florida.…
Hundred Waters announce Orlando show for October
Los Angeles-based electronic inner travelers Hundred Waters have announced a fall tour and Orlando will host one of only two Florida dates. The trio got their start in Gainesville, FL, recording for Elestial Sound, but have captivated a much wider audience, along the way organizing the FORM Arcosanti and even recording for Skrillex’s OWSLA label.…
Duck Donuts opens in Kissimmee July 1, but you can get their donuts now
Although their grand opening isn’t until July 1, the brand-new Kissimmee location of North Carolina-based Duck Donuts is in soft-open mode. The store is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day until they’re “up and running at full speed,” after which they’ll be open longer hours. In the meantime, fans of the brand have been…
Florida Supreme Court blocks panel from forcing police testimony
Amid heavy national scrutiny of police conduct, the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday said a Miami citizens’ panel did not have the authority to subpoena an officer to testify as part of an investigation into a traffic stop. The Supreme Court, in a unanimous 34-page opinion, said the city-created investigative panel was barred from issuing…
Electro shapeshifter Green Velvet holds court at Venue 578 tonight
Veteran U.K. techno alien Green Velvet takes over Venue 578 for a night of the unexpected with Latmun. The low door price for an event this of this calibre is a steal. Green Velvet and Latmun play Venue 578 as part of the Create series tonight at 10 p.m. Tickets are $15-$25. Related Stories
Orlando will hold anti-violence vigil tonight in honor of slain Muslim teen
Muslim organizations and other advocates are planning an anti-violence vigil in Orlando Thursday night in honor of Nabra Hassanen, the Muslim teen who was kidnapped and beaten to death with a baseball bat. The Loudoun Times-Mirror reports the 17-year-old and her friends were returning from an overnight event at the All Dulles Area Muslim Society mosque…
Downtown traffic is going to be epic on Saturday
Ride-sharing or carpooling is highly recommended if you are attending any of the big events taking place downtown Saturday, June 24. At various times throughout the day, the following shows and games are happening: PAW Patrol Live! at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts TEDxOrlando 2017 at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts…
Florida’s Daughters of the Confederacy group wants time capsule found in statue
Florida’s chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy wants ownership of the time capsule found inside of the Confederate monument that was removed this week from Lake Eola Park. The controversial “Johnny Reb” statue that stood in Orlando’s public park for over 100 years was dismantled Tuesday for its move to the Confederate veterans…
Seattle’s Wimps bring grown-up punk to Will’s Pub
Even though the members of Seattle’s Wimps have grown-up jobs that limit their touring schedule, and write songs about how great naps are and the frustrations of being the old guy at a party, they’re still undeniably punk, even if it’s only part-time. Wimps’ songs are full of humor and nervous, head-bobbing energy, with a…
Florida higher ed official says maybe women earn less than men for ‘genetic’ reasons
Among what seems like an epidemic of pale, stale males making misogynistic remarks this week, Florida can claim its very own: State University System board member Ed Morton, who suggested women’s genes are to blame for their lower salaries. Jessica Bakeman at Politico was first with the story, which has since been reported widely. At yesterday’s board…
Sabal Trail pipeline starts pumping natural gas to Florida
Despite constant protests and the continuing outcry from environmental advocates, the 515-mile Sabal Trail pipeline started pumping natural gas to Florida from Alabama last week. The Ocala Star-Banner reports the company confirmed the pipeline began flowing gas through 484 miles of the route starting on June 14. It’s supposed to transport 1 billion cubic feet of…
Indie rockers Afghan Whigs announce Orlando show for September
Indie rock survivors Afghan Whigs have announced a U.S. tour set for later this year in support of new album In Spades, and Orlando has the distinction of hosting the opening date of the whole shebang. The Afghan Whigs are set to play the Social on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 7 p.m. with Har Mar…
Sanford aims to be Florida’s top craft beer destination
Sanford wants to become a hub for craft beer connoisseurs. With two microbreweries already open and several new ones on the way, the city aims to become the next big craft brewery spot, emulating Asheville, North Carolina. Sanford Economic Director Bob Turk, Sanford Brewing owner Allan Jackson and others will visit Asheville next month to…
Advocates call out Rick Scott for failing to sign LGBTQ anti-discrimination order after Pulse
A year after a gunman targeted the gay nightclub Pulse on “Latin Night” and murdered 49 people, LGBTQ advocates say Gov. Rick Scott broke his promise by failing to sign an order that would protect state employees against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Leaders with Equality Florida and state Rep. Carlos Guillermo…
Miami Uber driver fined for not speaking English
An Uber driver in Miami was fined $250 on Sunday for not speaking English. When a Miami International Airport officer approached Carmen Echevarría as she let her passengers out onto the curb, she asked one of the passengers to help translate what the officer was saying. “Then she asked why, if I was an Uber driver,…
Real Radio 104.1’s Jim Philips announces impending retirement
The longtime host of WTKS 104.1-FM’s “The Philips File” announced yesterday that he will be retiring in January 2018. “I’m retiring. I’m not retiring from life, I’m just retiring from this business,” he told listeners during his broadcast on Tuesday, June 20. “The Philips File” has been a staple of the area’s radio programming for…
Florida court allows ACLU’s public records fight over police cellphone tracking
In a long-running dispute that centers on the state’s Sunshine Law, a federal appeals court Tuesday said the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida can delve into information about a police officer’s requests to use cell-phone tracking devices. The ruling by a panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals stemmed, in part, from…
28 free shows happening in Orlando this week
Wednesday, June 21 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. The Daniel Heitz Band 10:30 pm at Tanqueray’s, 100 S. Orange Ave. Thursday, June 22 Thursday Jazz Jams 8 pm…
Florida Democratic chairman says party is ‘moving forward’ after racial remarks
Florida Democratic Party Chairman Stephen Bittel appeared set to keep his position, at least for the moment, after meeting Tuesday with African-American state lawmakers angered by comments Bittel made at the party’s annual fundraising dinner Saturday. Bittel met with Senate Minority Leader Oscar Braynon, D-Miami Gardens, and Rep. Kionne McGhee, a Miami Democrat set to…
Gimme Shelter: Meet Claire
Are you looking for a new pupper? Meet Claire! Claire (A362946) is 1 year old and was brought to us because her owner could no longer keep her. She is a very energetic and active dog. Claire would do best with active owners or a family with a big yard, because she really enjoys playing.…
Savage Love (6/21/17)
I am a 34-year-old straight woman. I’m monogamous and have an avoidant attachment style. I’ve been seeing a guy I really like. He’s just my type, the kind of person I’ve been looking for my whole life. Thing is, he’s in an open relationship with someone he’s been with for most of his adult life.…
Orlando concert picks this week: Green Velvet, Micah Schnabel, Boogarins and more
Carol Stein Multi-talented and versatile pianist (and a favorite of our own Bao Le-Huu) holds court at Blue Bamboo. Expect a tour of the ivories. 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, at the Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, $15 Green Velvet Veteran U.K. techno alien takes over Venue 578 for a night of the unexpected…
ICYMI: An investigation into the death of an inmate, Orlando soccer player faces arrest, Rick Scott signs a controversial education bill and more
Gov. Rick Scott signs schools bill giving $419 million to charter schools: Giving a figurative middle finger to all those public school teachers still buying their students’ school supplies, Scott signed a controversial education bill that provides $419 million to encourage charter schools to locate near struggling traditional public schools. The bill also provides more…
SeaWorld climbed aboard Orlando’s virtual bandwagon with Kraken Unleashed
From the virtual banshee flights in Animal Kingdom’s Avatar expansion to the virtual line service employed at Volcano Bay, the V-word has become the hottest buzzword in the theme park industry. But while Disney and Universal were unleashing their new virtual offerings last month, SeaWorld was virtually silent. Then, last week, SeaWorld climbed aboard Orlando’s…
Selections: Our picks for the best things to do in Orlando this week
Thursday, 22 History in a Glass EVENTS Fun fact: Swans are not native to Florida. Those white- and black-feathered mascots entertaining passers-by at Lake Eola are all descended from swans imported to the area over the years, a tradition started by Charles Lord in 1910 when he paid for two pairs of swans to be…
Hunger Street Tacos adds Saturday breakfast/brunch, Bite Night is just around the corner, plus more in our weekly food roundup
NEWS: Ace Cafe has launched their buffet-style weekend brunch service. They’ll also offer a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar … Hunger Street Tacos will serve breakfast and brunch on Saturdays beginning July 1 … Snowbirds Vintners 2016 Rosé, produced by chef Jamie McFadden of Cuisiniers Catering and winemaker Norm Saley, has been released. Look for it…
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Opening in Orlando: Transformers: The Last Knight, Dean and more
By Hollywood’s curious metric, we’re about halfway through the summer. And so far, it’s mostly been a parade of failures that makes the Trail of Tears look like a fun run. For every Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, there’s been a Mummy, a Baywatch and a … what was it called again? Alien: Covenant?…
Legal Public Notices 6/21 issue
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION: 03 CASE NO.: DP14-444 IN THE INTEREST OF: T.L., a male child, DOB: 08/11/2001 SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS STATE OF FLORIDA To: Jennifer Lopez, Address unknown. WHEREAS…
Why Black Marble are one of the most distinctive coldwave acts alive; Naga and Lush Agave transport for a necessary cause
With as much of a workout as the criminally underutilized disco ball and fog machine got, Will’s Pub was more Will’s Club this week. And I didn’t see a single drum kit the whole time. Where am I? BLACK MARBLE AND BODY OF LIGHT, WILL’S PUB, JUNE 16 One thing that niche genres often do…
The benefits and struggles of riding Central Florida’s better-than-nothing public bus system
Three hours before his shift starts at a hotel near Disney Springs, Daniel Paredes hops on the Lynx bus 56 headed to Magic Kingdom, earphones already in and a book in hand as he heads toward the back. The 24-year-old has been taking the bus from Kissimmee to the Radisson Hotel in Lake Buena Vista…
