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Here’s where to find Orlando’s best deals on bloody marys and bottomless mimosas
We’ve all heard it before: “Brunch without alcohol is just a sad late breakfast.” And while the last thing we want to do is encourage alcohol abuse, it’s true that what makes brunch different than breakfast (or lunch) is the spirit of celebration and conviviality … a state of being that’s usually encouraged by a…
Expert says Noor Salman is ‘vulnerable’ to false confessions as trial testimony ends
Noor Salman is more “vulnerable” than the average person to giving a false confession to law enforcement, according to an expert who examined the widow of the Pulse gunman. Salman, 31, is accused of aiding and abetting her husband Omar Mateen in his plans to murder 49 people at the gay nightclub Pulse in 2016…
Florida governor candidate Philip Levine thinks minimum wage should be left up to cities
In a talk with reporters at Tallahassee’s Tiger Bay Club, a nonpartisan forum for political discussions, Democratic gubernatorial candidate and former Miami Beach mayor Philip Levine expressed a few key aspects of what his administration would look like. Particularly, he noted how his administration would fight to maintain power and return it to local governments.…
Sugarland will play the Country 500 in Daytona
The Grammy award-winning band Sugarland announced their first tour in five years, which includes a stop at Daytona’s Country 500. The annual Country 500 takes place on the infield of the Daytona International Speedway on Memorial Day weekend, May 25 – 27 and even offers onsite camping. Other acts already booked for this year’s event…
More Q Than A serves up Scorsese’s ‘Last Temptation of Christ’ for Easter
Holy Week is upon us, which means that the More Q Than A film junkies have programmed a decidedly unholy take on the story of the Passion. Martin Scorsese’s The Last Temptation of Christ – based on the book by Nikos Kazantzakis – sparked plenty of furor when it was released back in 1988. Fundamentalist…
Just a reminder that Florida has 6-foot rattlesnakes
A Jacksonville couple was driving near Branan Field and the Argyle Forrest exit when they spotted a snake roughly the same size as NBA guard Chris Paul. Lindsey Nilsen and Zack Dick pulled over just in time before watching, what they estimated to be, a 6-foot snake slither away from the road. According to Action News…
Disney theme parks are going all in on Marvel, yes, even in Orlando
Ever since Disney announced its $4 billion purchase of Marvel back in 2009, there has been a lot of speculation on how Marvel will be used within the parks. Disney has created one of the most spectacular box office successes ever with the characters over the past 19 years, bringing in over $14 billion in…
Atheist group offers to donate the new required “In God We Trust” signs to Florida public schools
Rick Scott recently signed bill HB 839 into law, which requires each public school in Florida to “conspicuously” display the Florida state motto “In God We Trust.” One issue with this bill is that despite making the display mandatory, the bill doesn’t offer any funding to the schools for signage. Atheists of Florida may not be…
Theory of a Deadman to kick off WJRR’s Xtreme Summer of Love
Local radio station WJRR is kicking off its Xtreme Summer of Love concert series in a big way in a big, loud way, with Canadian metal band Theory of a Deadman headlining the first event. Local metal fans also have the upcoming Slayer/Lamb of God/Anthrax show in June to look forward to, courtesy of WJRR…
YouTuber Jason Ethier arrested at Disney’s Magic Kingdom for trespassing
Jason Ethier – popular for his YouTube channel, ImJayStation, which has 1.8 million followers – was arrested Sunday outside the ticket area at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Ethier was taken into custody by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office on suspicion of trespassing and resisting an officer without violence, according to an arrest affidavit. Unsurprisingly, an excerpt…
Universal releases details about new rooftop bar coming to the Aventura Hotel
Universal has just released a few new tidbits surrounding their upcoming Aventura Hotel, and the rooftop bar and grill that accompanies it. The hotel is scheduled to open this August, along with Bar 17 Bistro, which promises some killer sunset views of the three theme parks and the Orlando area, including the downtown skyline. The rooftop…
Disney is building 2,600 new apartments for its College Program and that could mean bad things for Vista Way
New details are emerging regarding Disney latest plans for Flamingo Crossings; it’s budget-friendly mixed-use development on the western edge of Walt Disney World. Last fall, Disney’s Senior Real Estate Manager Henry Thrash, confirmed many details regarding the retail village for the new development. At that time, Thrash also confirmed that despite a more luxury focus at…
Rick Scott signs bill ratifying nursing home generator requirements
More than six months after residents of a Broward County nursing home died following Hurricane Irma, Gov. Rick Scott on Monday signed two bills that nail down requirements for nursing homes and assisted-living facilities to have backup generators and fuel supplies. The bills (HB 7099 and SB 7028), passed this month by the Legislature, ratified…
Someone please show Marco Rubio this Fox News poll favoring gun control
Florida Senator Marco Rubio, who recently experienced his lowest approval rating ever, spent the weekend subtweeting Bible verses at Parkland shooting survivors and ignoring the millions of people nation wide who took to the streets demanding gun reform. Those preceding him as well as those following kept crying out:“Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in…
Orlando’s first inflatable water park just opened
Just in time for spring, Orlando Watersports Complex opened Central Florida’s first ever inflatable water park last Saturday. This LEGO block inspired park is located at 8615 Florida Rock Road, off the Beachline Expressway. Designed by Wibit, there are three play options are available for purchase, a 50-minute session for $20, a 100-minute session for $30…
Fishermen film great white shark near Ponce Inlet last weekend
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Lion’s Pride will offer a $30 all-you-can-eat-and-drink special for home games
Orlando City fan stronghold Lion’s Pride Soccer Pub and Grill is offering some new deals for the 2018 season. For all home games, the downtown spot is kicking off this season with a $30 all-you-can-eat-and-drink tailgate party with endless draft brews, sangria, hors-d’oeuvres and more. For Orlando City away games, Lion’s Pride is also offering…
Bush will return to Orlando this spring for WJRR’s Earthday Birthday
Gavin Rossdale’s ’90s alternative band Bush is joining WJRR’s “Earthday Birthday 25” line-up. The 25th annual music festival is set to take place on Saturday, April 21 at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. Bush joins an already robust line-up that consist of other rock bands like Shinedown, Three Days Grace, Seether, All That Remains, Nonpoint, Starset,…
Rick Scott sends letter to Florida schools detailing safety upgrades after Parkland shooting
Over the weekend, Gov. Rick Scott sent a letter to school superintendents across the state, detailing what’s to come next in safety upgrades for Florida school districts. The letter lays out a timeline for state and local officials to make the security changes, which come in the wake of the fatal shooting of 17 students…
Rick Scott signs plan for daylight saving time year-round in Florida
Gov. Rick Scott signed 74 bills into law on Friday, including a tax-cut package, a measure that declares the Legislature’s intent to observe daylight-saving time year-round and a bill that prevents most minors from getting married. The tax package (HB 7087), which totals about $171 million in tax and fee cuts, authorizes a three-day tax…
Voodoo Doughnut is now open at Universal’s CityWalk
Portland-based Voodoo Doughnut opened last weekend at Universal’s CityWalk. The new doughnut shop is currently in soft opening mode, which means their hours are limited and unscheduled until the official grand-opening is announced, says Universal. Besides more than 50 varieties of doughnuts, like the Oh Captain, My Captain, the Bacon Maple Bar and the iconic…
It looks like a replacement for Epcot’s IllumiNations might happen very soon
After nearly two decades, Epcot’s IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth might be getting a major overhaul. Rumors of a new nighttime show at Epcot have been around for years now, but in recent weeks details on the new show have been leaking out at a rapid pace. The new show may keep the IllumiNations part of…
A ‘Wizard of Oz’ train ride is headed to Central Florida this summer
The Orlando & Northwestern Railway, operator of the Royal Palm Railway Experience in Tavares, announced a new Wizard of Oz Train Ride on select dates throughout June. The two hour ride begins in Munchkinland, and includes live onboard entertainment from Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion, along with audio from the movie and…
Band of the Week: Dearest
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 Dearest. Dearest is playing Will’s Pub on Thursday, March 29. Just the facts: When did the band form?Sometime in early 2016. After going through an intense, several-year-long depression and suddenly…
Noor Salman defense files for mistrial after prosecutors reveal Pulse gunman’s father was FBI informant
Defense attorneys for Noor Salman have filed for a mistrial after they say federal prosecutors failed to provide information to their client about the FBI’s relationship with Pulse gunman Omar Mateen’s father. In a motion filed Sunday, the defense said Assistant U.S. Attorney Sara Sweeney revealed to them through an email Saturday that Seddique Mateen was…
More women than men take online classes at Florida universities
More women than men opt to take only online classes to earn bachelor’s degrees in Florida’s state university system, according to a new report from the system’s Board of Governors. Sixty-five percent of the undergraduates who took only distance-learning courses in the 2016-2017 academic year were women, who make up 56 percent of the overall…
Winter Park tapas restaurant El Bodegon closes…sort of
One of the city’s original tapas restaurants has closed. Sort of. El Bodegon Tapas & Wine at 400 S. Orlando Ave. in Winter Park shuttered before the new year, but the new owners decided to reopen the concept (with the same chefs, management and menu) in a “bigger and better location” in historic Cocoa Village.…
Thousands demand gun reform change at March For Our Lives rally in Orlando
Months after surviving the mass shooting at the gay nightclub Pulse, Keinon Carter walked into a gun store. He felt unsafe in his own home in Orlando. But when he got inside, Carter said he recognized a firearm – it was a military-style weapon, similar to the one the Pulse gunman used to shoot him…
Judge denies Noor Salman acquittal as defense prepares witnesses for Monday
A federal judge denied a routine motion by Noor Salman’s attorneys Friday to dismiss all charges against the widow of the gunman who killed 49 people at the gay nightclub Pulse. Salman, 31, is charged with aiding and abetting her husband Omar Mateen’s material support of the terrorist organization ISIS and obstruction of justice. Prosecutors…
Apopka-based AR-15 manufacturer gets YouTube channel reinstated
Apopka-based gun manufacturer Spike’s Tactical had its YouTube channel reinstated on Thursday after the site included the company’s content in a purge of certain types of gun videos earlier this week. There was reportedly no explanation as to why the Google-owned video distribution platform reinstated the gun manufacturers account, just days removed from what seemed…
Enzian screens ‘The Black Hole’ along with a presentation on actual black holes
Stephen Hawking, the superstar physicist who passed away last week at the age of 76, made his reputation largely on his work deciphering how black holes work. One of the first films to attempt to depict a black hole was Disney’s 1979 film The Black Hole. The film itself is a weird little number, dealing…
The Mr. Rogers stamp is finally here
Rollins graduate and television icon Fred Rogers finally got his own stamp from the United States Postal Service. The stamp, which features Rogers and King Friday, was revealed at a ceremony in WQED’s Fred Rogers Studio in Pittsburgh this afternoon, roughly 50 years after the airing of his popular children’s show Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood. “Mister Rogers…
Florida’s first Boardwalk Fries is coming to Orlando
Maryland-based Boardwalk Fries Burgers Shakes will open their first ever Florida outpost here in Orlando. The new location will be at 8496 Palm Parkway, near the Sea Dog Brew Pub and Hooters. While “Boardwalk fries” are their staple, the Ocean City-born franchise also serves up an assortment of burgers, salads, pizzas and shakes. No exact opening…
Aspendos Turkish Cuisine now open in Lake Mary
A new Turkish spot is now open in Lake Mary. Aspendos Turkish Cuisine recently opened inside Park Place Plaza in the former Istanbul spot, at 7025 County Road 46A, Suite 1011. The restaurant serves up classic Turkish and Mediterranean dishes like kebabs, baklava, falafel and more. The new eatery also offers a pretty generous lunch special…
Fight over Tobacco Free Florida funding extinguished
A smoldering controversy over Florida’s landmark tobacco settlement and how money should be spent has been snuffed out. Rep. Jeanette Nunez, a member of the Florida Constitution Revision Commission, said Thursday she will no longer push a proposed constitutional amendment that would have eliminated a requirement that the state set aside 30 percent of overall…
Fake Four artists rule a night of rap that breaks all the rules
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Ceschi, Onry Ozzborn, Moodie Black, Esh and E-Turn, Will’s Pub, Mar. 21 What did I tell you about Orlando-based promoter Endoxa Booking emerging as an unlikely but manifest alternative-rap force in the city? This prime bill is the latest in probably the most consistent string of forward rap shows going in town…
A former Florida firefighter of the year is suing City of Orlando for ‘wrongful termination’
On Thursday, 2017 firefighter of the year Joshua Granada filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the City of Orlando, claiming the purpose of his firing was an excuse to remove the 10-year veteran from his position. Granada’s attorney Geoff Bichler is reportedly arguing that the city violated Florida statute 44.205, a section of the anti-retaliation…
Thousands expected to gather at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort for Saturday’s March for Our Lives rally
This weekend, thousands of protesters will gather at Donald Trump’s South Florida Mar-a-Lago resort for the March for Our Lives rally. Joining the 830 protests around the country (including one in Orlando) and over a million people worldwide, at least 2,000 people are expected to march down Southern Boulevard in West Palm Beach toward Mar-a-Lago…
Politico just ruined all the conspiracy theories surrounding Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel
A political hoax, in which three old YouTube videos claim Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel is everything from a “rapist” to a crooked cop, have been proven to be fake – thanks to Politico Florida’s Marc Caputo. In one of the videos, a mystery woman accuses Israel of having impregnated her when she was 17 and…
Morgan & Morgan is suing Facebook
Following last week’s revelation that Facebook allowed the Trump-backed consulting firm Cambridge Analytica to harvest raw data from 50 million users, Orlando law firm Morgan & Morgan is now suing the social media giant. Morgan & Morgan attorney John Yanchunis filed the first civil lawsuit Wednesday in the Northern District of California on behalf of…
Nashville’s Terror Pigeon lands in the Milk District for a show at Iron Cow
Is this Saturday show a makeup for a date canceled last year because of Hurricane Irma or just another leg of this nomadic electro-freak outfit’s never-ending tour? It’s an immaterial point when you consider that this Nashville project’s incredibly extroverted performance art-meets-techno-pop is perfect for a weekend in the Milk District. The live experience is…
Attorney General Jeff Sessions pushes death penalty for drug traffickers in Florida
Two days after instructing federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty in drug-related cases, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions came to Tallahassee on Thursday to promote President Donald Trump’s plan to combat the deadly opioid epidemic. Sessions, addressing dozens of law enforcement officials, defended Trump’s controversial death-penalty position, which has sparked pushback from Democrats and…
Sanford’s Pints N’ Paws craft beer festival brings together the two best things in life
Downtown Sanford hosts the annual pet-friendly Pints N’ Paws beer festival this weekend. While you get to taste unlimited samples of brews from more than 100 breweries, your pooch gets to sample the aromas of as many other dogs’ b-holes as it can find. Proceeds help benefit Dolly’s Foundation and Pet Rescue by Judy. Noon-6…
FBI agent suggests Pulse shooter and wife didn’t scout nightclub, which could derail case
The case against the Pulse shooter’s wife was looking pretty awful Thursday afternoon. As prosecutors rested their case against Noor Salman, U.S. District Judge Paul Byron said he was “very concerned” following a discussion Thursday about whether the government withheld evidence from Salman’s defense attorneys. At issue was the testimony of FBI Special Agent Richard Fennern,…
Stoneman Douglas survivors featured on cover of TIME
Just days before the nationwide March for Our Lives rally, five Students who survived the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas have been featured on the latest cover of TIME magazine. Along with the word “ENOUGH.” in bold letters, the April 2 cover features David Hogg, Emma Gonzalez, Cameron Kasky, Jaclyn and Alex Wind. The story,…
Orlando area ranks eighth in the country for population growth
For the second year in a row, the Orlando metropolitan area has ranked number eight in the country in growth, based on the U.S. Census Bureau released Thursday. This area includes Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Lake counties which makes up the 23rd largest metropolitan area in the country at a population of roughly 2.51 million.…
CRC proposal meant to unravel Floridians’ privacy guarantees withdrawn from consideration
Pro-choice and privacy rights advocates rejoiced on Tuesday when the Florida Constitution Revision Commission withdrew from consideration a controversial change to the state’s privacy laws. Proposal 22, sponsored by Commissioner John Stemberger and drafted by former Supreme Court Justice Kenneth Bell, was designed to alter the privacy provision already found the Florida Constitution, adding 10…
Orange County residents can now text 911 for help during an emergency
Orange County citizens who find themselves in an emergency now have the option to text 911 for help. Calling 911 should remain your best option, according to officials. In cases where talking may put you in danger or you don’t have good cellphone service, texting would be best, but officials warn that texting shouldn’t be…
Hip-hop and jazz supergroup August Greene to play Orlando in May
One part arts collective and one part supergroup, the critically-lauded August Greene has announced an Orlando date for later this spring. The group, consisting of core trio Robert Glasper (pianist), Common (MC) and Karriem Riggins (percussionist) and joined by a rotating family of collaborators, create a lyrical and evocative hybrid of hip-hop and jazz. A string of…
Prosecutors could wrap up case this week against Pulse gunman’s widow
Federal prosecutors could finish presenting their final witnesses this Thursday in the U.S. government’s case against Noor Salman, who is accused of aiding and abetting her husband Omar Mateen in his 2016 attack on the gay nightclub Pulse. Salman, 31, is charged with obstruction of justice after federal agents accused her of lying to them. If…
Gun restrictions won’t go on Florida’s ballot this November
Floridians won’t have an opportunity to decide whether the state should ban semi-automatic weapons —- or to weigh in on other gun-related restrictions —- after the Constitution Revision Commission rejected attempts to debate the proposals Wednesday. Efforts to take up gun-related issues came as the 37-member commission, which meets every 20 years, is narrowing a…
Rick Scott orders Florida troopers to Parkland high school to beef up security
Gov. Rick Scott has ordered eight Florida Highway Patrol troopers to beef up security at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where gunman Nikolas Cruz killed 14 students and three staff members and injured 17 others last month in one of the nation’s worst school shootings. Scott’s office said Wednesday the troopers will report to the…
Enjoy an artsy, boozy walk around Ivanhoe Village at Arts & Craft Beers
The shops and restaurants of Ivanhoe Village know how to throw a booze stroll. This weekend, enjoy 10 beers at different stops throughout the neighborhood while checking out art at each stop from local artists. All proceeds from the event benefit One Heart for Women and Children, a nonprofit that helps underserved and homeless families.…
Florida likely to see a serious increase in Alzheimer’s patients in the next ten years
The cost of caring for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias is expected to soar in the coming years, as is the number of people living with the conditions, a new report by the Alzheimer’s Association finds. This year alone, the report estimates that those with the aforementioned conditions – about 5.7 million individuals nationwide…
Tracy McGrady has finally been enshrined in Magic Hall of Fame
Tracy McGrady is already a Basketball Hall of Famer, but that doesn’t mean he didn’t appreciate the Orlando Magic’s latest gesture. The two-time scoring champion was enshrined in the Orlando Magic Hall of Fame on Tuesday, announced the team. The move was meant to show respect to one of the Magic’s biggest stars, definitely the…
Foxtail Coffee Co. will open new Altamonte Springs location this April
Ever-expanding local coffee connoisseurs Foxtail Coffee Co. will officially open a new Altamonte Springs outpost in early April. The new bigger and brighter location will open April 4, and be located at 478 N. State Road 434. A drive-thru will grace the new spot along with their in-house coffee roast that customers have come to love…
Apopka-based AR-15 manufacturer Spike’s Tactical banned from YouTube
With new community guidelines in play, YouTube – a Google-owned company – says enough is enough and is now banning certain types of gun videos. That’s evident in the video-sharing company’s decision to enact a new policy putting restrictions on videos that promote the sale of firearms and firearm accessories. It’s a better late than…
So uh, what’s going on with that giant dong in the middle of Disney’s new Avengers poster?
Yesterday, to celebrate the addition of new Marvel-themed areas at various Disney properties, the company released a series of posters featuring your favorite heroes and one massive, skyscraper-sized wiener. If you look closely you’ll notice that prominently displayed in the middle of the Hong Kong Disneyland poster is the dong in question. It’s not even…
Florida sheriff deputies rescued a puppy stuck in a storm drain and named it ‘Poncho’
Two deputies teamed up to rescue a 3-month-old puppy from a storm drain in Riverview, Florida. According to a Facebook post from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Tara Quezada was out on patrol when she was flagged down Tuesday morning by residents and told about a puppy stuck in the sewer. Deputy Quezada called her…
‘Waitress’ at Dr. Phillips Center may leave you still hungry
I grew up eating in New Jersey diners, where every meal started with a free plate of pickles, and ended with a slice of cake or pie bigger than your head. The problem was that while those supersized pastries appeared appetizing, more often than not they offered little flavor beyond overwhelming sweetness. That memory came…
38 free shows happening in Orlando this week
Wednesday, March 21 Eugene Snowden’s Ten Pints of Truth 10 pm at Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave. The Daniel Heitz Band 10:30 pm at Tanqueray’s, 100 S. Orange Ave. Thursday, March 22 Leisure Chief 10:30 pm at Tanqueray’s, 100 S. Orange Ave. Raleigh Estes and Friends 8 pm at Muldoon’s Saloon, 7439 Aloma Ave.,…
Marco Rubio is more upset about leaks than Trump congratulating a dictator
Yesterday it was discovered that Donald Trump either ignored or didn’t read a national security briefing that said “DO NOT CONGRATULATE” Russian President Vladimir Putin for his latest election “win.” Now, rather than condemning Trump for his extremely stupid decision, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio wants everyone to know he is more upset with the people who…
Florida House Speaker proves he’s afraid of NRA in latest backtrack on gun control
Oh, now Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran wants to express his concern over further commonsense gun reform? That seems to be the case with the letter Corcoran, R-Land O’Lakes, sent to the Florida Constitution Revision Commission. It’s a conveniently timed decision on his part, since we’re just days removed from the National Rifle Association calling…
Trappers wrangle alligator out of Lake Nona swimming pool
One gator’s rest and relaxation time was cut short after trappers interrupted i’s swim in a Lake Nona swimming pool. The 6-foot alligator was removed from the pool on Tuesday, per Orange County Fire Rescue. This 6 ft gator decided to enjoy the afternoon at the pool! Thank you Alligator Trappers for the safe rescue!…
Florida civil-rights leader Mary McLeod Bethune will replace Confederate statue in the U.S. Capitol
A Confederate statue will officially be replaced by civil-rights activist and educator Mary McLeod Bethune, following a bill signed by Gov. Rick Scott on Monday. The House and the Senate unanimously passed the Bethune bill (SB 472) before Gov. Rick Scott received it. The bill outlines replacing the statue of Confederate Gen. Edmund Kirby Smith…
The Boathouse, Morimoto Asia and STK named among OpenTable’s top 100 restaurants
Florida is moving towards becoming a serious grub hub destination. Locally, three Orlando restaurants made the cut in OpenTable’s 100 Best Restaurants in America for a Big Night Out. Apparently OpenTable really like Disney Springs, since The Boathouse, the pan-asian inspired Morimoto Asia and the contemporary steakhouse STK were among the 15 Florida eateries to grace…
Ban on drilling in Florida waters could be headed to ballot
Florida’s nearshore waters would be off limits to future oil and gas drilling under a measure that moved closer Tuesday to appearing before voters in November. The state Constitution Revision Commission voted 32-1 to advance a proposal (Proposal 91) that seeks to prohibit oil and gas drilling within about three miles of the East Coast…
BASE Orlando breaks out the superhero body paint for premiere at Ferg’s Depot
Since the closing of DRIP, local body painting artist collective BASE has had to change venues. This week, they debut at downtown’s Ferg’s Depot. Models show off the work of artists inspired by the likes of Black Panther, Spider-Man and Iron Man while patrons enjoy food and drink specials. 7 p.m. Thursday; Ferg’s Depot, 78…
Sample the best in local food and drink at the Winter Park Wine & Dine
Take your snacking skills to the next level at the annual Winter Park Wine & Dine. More than 35 local restaurants, bakeries, wineries, breweries and distillers set up stalls to feed patrons a constant stream of delicious samples right down their gullets. Take a break frequently to catch your breath while enjoying live music both…
March For Our Lives takes over Lake Eola Park Saturday
March for those who cannot march for themselves. March for those who were taken from mothers, fathers, sisters, lovers, cousins and friends without a final “I love you.” March for the 17 people who were gunned down at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the 49 people killed at Pulse and the countless others who have…
Winter Park is No. 6 on Southern Living’s list of best Southern food towns
Southern Living magazine’s annual “10 Best Southern Food Towns” list is out, and Winter Park is sixth out of the 10 cities named. Four other Florida cities were also included in the top ten: Naples (no. 4), Key West (no. 7) and St. Augustine (no. 9). Literally no reasoning was provided in the listicle posted…
Opening in Orlando: Midnight Sun, Pacific Rim: Uprising and more
THIS WEEK: Midnight Sun In its native Japan, this story about a girl with a fatal vulnerability to sunlight has been a feature film, a TV drama and a manga. The stateside version stars Bella Thorne and Patrick Schwarzenegger, and was directed by Ashley Tisdale’s boyfriend (you know, the one who directed the fourth Step Up…
Savage Love: ‘Ace & the Hole’
I’m a 26-year-old cis queer woman. My best friend has identified publicly as asexual for the past two years. She constantly talks about how since she doesn’t “need” sex, this means she is asexual. She does have sex, however, and she enjoys it, which I know isn’t disqualifying. But she also actively seeks out sex…
Gimme Shelter: Meet Smokey!
Looking for a new furry friend? Meet Smokey! Smokey (A396937) is a 2-year-old kitty who is looking for her forever home. This beautiful girl has an amazing personality! She has such a sweet meow, and she loves attention. She is very friendly and will immediately ask for attention. She is mellow and very loving. Smokey does…
Central Florida students say #NeverAgain, more Floridians are using an HIV prevention drug and more
Thousands of Central Florida students walk out calling for end to gun violence: Central Florida students joined nationwide school walkouts last week to call for an end to gun violence and honor the 17 people killed in a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14. At Apopka High School in west…
Donald Trump and the Banana Republicans
The next Saturday Night Massacre is coming, and it’s up to Republicans to stop it – or watch the republic suffer
Avant soprano Ariadne Greif returns to Orlando
Sturm und Drang
The best concerts coming to Orlando this week
Dwight & Nicole Hotly tipped blues-rock trio throws down at Iron Cow, with able local support from Kevin Maines & Anthony Cole, and Addi Son. 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, at the Iron Cow, $5 Curtains New venue, new showcase night promises to turn the spotlight on Orlando’s lo-fi music scene, courtesy of Mike Levin. 6…
Puerto Rican-based Meson Sandwiches will open soon, Frutta Bowls are coming to Orlando, plus more in local foodie news
OPENINGS: Look for the Gratitude Coffee truck to go brick and mortar in College Park … Korean fried chicken chain Bonchon will open its second area location in Waterford Lakes by the end of the month … Manny’s Original Chophouse will open in the old Lago space in Baldwin Park later next month … In…
Holocaust Memorial Center to move downtown
The shape of memory
Orlando Opera’s Ophelie Wolf brings a fresh female perspective to a traditionally male-dominated art form
You can’t turn a corner in this town without tripping over a fairy-tale princess, and few are as fatiguingly over-familiar as Cinderella, the heroine whose castle our region’s theme park industry was built around. But if you think you’ve already heard the story of the glass slippers and wicked stepmother, you don’t know La Cenerentola,…
Legal Public Notices 3/21 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…
Soderbergh’s iPhone-shot thriller, Unsane, loses signal
Director Steven Soderbergh is known for experimentation, and for that he deserves commendation. Nevertheless, his latest exercise has landed with a thud or, more fittingly, with whatever sound an iPhone makes when hitting the ground, as that’s the tool he used to shoot his new movie. Arguably his first true psychological horror/thriller, Unsane is the…
