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Orlando Weekly’s Portable Voting Guide 2016
How and where to vote, and who we recommend you vote for
Election 2016: Orlando Weekly’s endorsements
Weeks from now, the past year and a half of this fever dream we’ve called an election cycle will look like a blur. Before that happens, Floridians will have to decide which way we want this presidential contest to swing. Indeed, Florida may well be decisive; without it, Donald Trump has almost no chance of…
Orange County voters elect two new commissioners, approve charter amendments
Orange County voters elected two new commissioners to the county’s highest board and approved controversial amendments. In District 5, environmental advocate Emily Bonilla beat incumbent Commissioner Ted Edwards after a bitter fight regarding conflicts over the rural character of east Orange County. Edwards spearheaded votes on two developments east of the Econlockhatchee River that would put…
First-ever Sanford Gay Pride festival happens this Sunday, Nov. 13
Sunday, Nov. 13, Rabbitfoot Records is headquarters for the first edition of what they hope will become an annual event: Sanford Pride Fest. Rabbitfoot Record Store Café is pleased to announce that we’ll be hosting Sanford’s first-ever Pride Fest! We will be kicking the day off with a Legs & Eggs Pride Brunch and Drag…
Donald Trump wins presidential election
In what will probably be remembered as one of the most surprising upsets of the century, Republican businessman Donald Trump overtook Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton to win the 2016 presidential election. In Florida, Trump beat the former Secretary of State by a margin of 49 to 48 percent, which amounts to about 129,000 votes in…
Notice of Public Auction
Notice of Public Auction for monies due on storage units located at U-Haul company facilities. Storage locations are listed below. All goods are household contents or miscellaneous and recovered goods. All auctions are hold to satisfy owner’s lien for rent and fees in accordance with Florida Statutes, Self-Storage Act, Sections 83.806 and 83.807. The auction…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that on Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the following locations: November 25th, 2016 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF: MANUEL ANTONIO LAGE FONDEVILA, Deceased. FILE NO. 2016-CP-002603-O NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of MANUEL ANTONIO LAGE FONDEVILA, deceased, whose date of death was July 3, 2016; is pending in the Circuit Court for Orange County, Florida, Probate…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that on Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the following locations: November 23rd, 2016 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2016-CA- 001085-14- H-W HMC ASSETS, LLC SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS SEPARATE TRUSTEE OF CAM XIV TRUST, Plaintiff,v. CHRISTOPHER DIPRETORO, et al., Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to the Order dated October 24,…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that on Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the following locations: November 23rd, 2016 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored…
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: 03/SHEA CASE NO: DP14-475 IN THE INTEREST OF: J.M. DOB 10/14/2014, J.M. DOB: 05/09/2013, Minor Children SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF TPR ADVISORY HEARING STATE OF FLORIDA TO:Jesse Lee Martinez Address Unknown A Petition for Termination of Parental…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that on Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the following locations: November 25th, 2016 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA
N THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION: 03/SHEA CASE NO: DP14-475 IN THE INTEREST OF: J.M. DOB 10/14/2014, J.M. DOB: 05/09/2013, Minor Children SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF TPR ADVISORY HEARING STATE OF FLORIDA TO:Jacquelyn Anne Rawding Address Unknown A Petition for Termination of Parental…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Pursuant to Florida Statute 713.78 on November 30, 2016 at 8am, Mike’s Towing, 3141 Sharpe Rd., Apopka, FL will sell the following vehicle(s): 2003 GMC SIERRA VIN #2GTEC19T231242636. Seller reserves the right to bid and to refuse any/all bids. Sold as is, no warranty. Terms Cash.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO: 2016-CA- 006893-O BCG VENTURES II, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. ANTHONY MALTESE; et al; Defendants NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to the Final Judgment of Mortgage Foreclosure entered in the cause pending in the Circuit Court…
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, Monday the 7th day of November , thru,…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2015-CA- 007110-O VENTURES TRUST 2013-I- H-R BY MCM CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC ITS TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, v. MERCEDES THOMPSON; et al., Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to the Final Judgment entered in the cause pending…
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: 1995 Honda VIN# 1HGCD5653SA092415 1998 Toyota VIN# 4T1BG22K4WU337315 2003 Dodge VIN# 2B3HD46R33H526029 To be sold at auction at 8:00 a.m.…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLORIDA
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLORIDA NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, v. MASAMI K. BAILEY; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MASAMI K. BAILEY; UNKNOWN PARTY IN POSSESSION 1; UNKNOWN PARTY IN POSSESSION 2, Defendants. CASE NO.: 2015-CA- 002311-MF NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE is hereby given that, Armando…
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. 2002 VOLKSWAGEN VIN# 3VWDC21V82M806471 1976 WINNEBAGO MOTOR HOME To be sold at auction at 8:00AM on November 28th, 2016, at…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION: 07 CASE NO.: DP15-344 IN THE INTEREST OF: D.J. DOB: 04/23/2015, A MINOR CHILD. SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS STATE OF FLORIDA TO: TIANA DECOTIS, Address Unknown WHEREAS a Petition for Termination…
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO: 2016-CP-1620-O In Re: Estate of BETSY SMITH, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration) TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION: 03 CASE NO: DP15-171 IN THE INTEREST OF: V.B., DOB: 11/14/2013, A MINOR CHILD SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF MANIFEST BEST INTEREST AND ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS STATE OF FLORIDA TO: SABRINA PETERS, Address Unknown A…
The following items are lost or abandoned property found in Orange County
The following items are lost or abandoned property found in Orange County. Item, Mfr., Location Found Camera (Kodak), International/Austrian Ct Cell Phone (LG), 33rd St Cell Phone (LG), N Forsyth Rd Cell Phone (LG), N Pine Hills Rd Cell Phone (LG), Wright Ave Cell Phone (Kyocera), Crown Hill BV Cell Phone (Samsung), Central Ave Cell…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION: 03 CASE NO: DP15-171 IN THE INTEREST OF: V.B., DOB: 11/14/2013, A MINOR CHILD SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF MANIFEST BEST INTEREST AND ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Nathan Bowers, Address Unknown A…
NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, HARVEST INVESTMENT CAPITAL, INC., of 630 E. LANDSTREET RD., ORLANDO, FL 32824, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: HARVEST OLIVE OIL COMPANY It is the intent of the undersigned to register HARVEST OLIVE OIL COMPANY…
NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, IQV CONSULTING LLC, of 10656 SPRING BUCK TRL, ORLANDO, ORANGE COUNTY, FL 32825, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: IQV TECHNOLOGY It is the intent of the undersigned to register ” IQV TECHNOLOGY” with the Florida…
NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Ministerio Internacional El Rey Jesus, Inc., of 14100 SW 144th Avenue, Miami, FL 33186, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: El Rey Jesus Orlando It is the intent of the undersigned to register EL Rey…
NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Ministerio Internacional El Rey Jesus, Inc., of 14100 SW 144th Avenue, Miami, FL 33186, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: King Jesus Orlando It is the intent of the undersigned to register King Jesus Orlando…
Emily Bonilla wins Orange County Commission District 5 seat
In what looks like a sharp message to developers to keep their hands off our trees, first-time candidate Emily Bonilla took a decisive victory over incumbent Orange County Commissioner Ted Edwards. Despite having raised only a tenth of the campaign cash that Edwards’ campaign did, Bonilla took 57 percent with 44,814 votes to Edwards’ 43 percent, 33,761…
Amendments 3 and 5 pass by wide margins
With 86 percent of Florida precincts reporting, both constitutional Amendment 3, Tax Exemptions for Disabled First Responders, and Amendment 5, Property Tax Exemptions for Senior Citizens, have passed by wide margins. Amendments 3 and 5 are legislative initiatives regarding property tax exemptions for certain groups. Amendment 3, which passed with 84 percent of the vote, proposed…
Stephanie Murphy unseats John Mica in Florida’s 7th Congressional District
Early returns in Orange and Seminole counties show Democratic challenger Stephanie Murphy has unseated incumbent Republican John Mica. With 98 percent of precincts reporting, Murphy is up by 3 points. In Orange County, where 100 percent of precincts have reported totals, Murphy received 77,470 votes to Mica’s 56,297. Murphy, a businesswoman and former national security specialist in…
Florida Amendment 1 on solar power rejected by voters
Florida’s Amendment 1, also known as the Florida Solar Energy Subsidies and Personal Solar Use Initiative, has been rejected. With 73 percent of precincts reporting, 49 percent of Floridians voted “No” and 51 percent “Yes.” In Orange County, those results were nearly reversed, with 52 percent voting “No” and 48 percent “Yes,” with 244 of…
Darren Soto wins in Congressional District 9
By a margin of 16 points, state Sen. Darren Soto beat his challenger Wayne Liebnitzky in Florida’s Congressional District 9 race to become the first Puerto Rican member of Congress from Florida. The district encompasses all of Osceola County and parts of Orange and Polk counties with a large Latino base. The state Division of Elections reports…
Medical marijuana is now legal in Florida
Amendment 2, formally known as the Florida Medical Marijuana Legislation Initiative, has passed. According to the Associated Press, Florida voters approved the state constitutional amendment Tuesday to effectively legalize medical marijuana. As of 8:30 p.m. EST, the amendment passed with a 71 percent approval based on more than 68 percent of the vote in at the…
Rubio wins a second term to US Senate in Florida
Florida voters allowed Marco Rubio to keep his seat in the U.S. Senate during Tuesday’s election, winning against his challenger Patrick Murphy by a margin of 52 to 45. As of 8:17 p.m., the state Division of Elections had reported on 66 percent of Florida’s turnout, with 4.3 million votes going to the Republican incumbent.…
Val Demings wins in Congressional District 10
The Associated Press declared former Orlando Police Chief Val Demings the winner in Florida’s Congressional District 10 after she captured 65 percent of the vote early in the night. CD 10 encompasses west Orange County, including Apopka, Disney World, Orlando International Airport, parts of Parramore and downtown Orlando. Demings, a Democrat, was competing against Republican…
L.A. alt-rock trio Dreamers play the Social tonight
L.A trio Dreamers are due to play the Social tonight, faced with the daunting task of distracting you, the gig-going public from the election for at least thirty minutes. With a sound that mixes some dream-pop atmospherics with grungy alternative rock propulsion, the band is touring behind new record This Album Does Not Exist. Dreamers…
Foodoko opened today, offering sushi burritos and poke bowls in Lake Nona
We’ve been touting the Gengi Sushi counter at the new Winter Park Whole Foods, opening tomorrow, but BAM! New local quick-stop Foodoko just jumped up and and stole Gengi’s sushi-burrito thunder. Founded by chefs Steve Kuo (of Orlando’s Yum Yum Asia Cafe) and Wei Hao Chen, Foodoko opened today in the Lake Nona Veteran Affairs Medical Center.…
Show off your ‘Gilmore Girls’ knowledge at a special trivia night at Redlight
If you’re out and on the road, feeling lonely and so cold, grab some friends (or, better yet, your mom), load up on coffee (or, better yet, coffee porter) and put your knowledge of Stars Hollow to the test at this special one-off trivia night. Between rounds, grab some bites from the Wandering Wonton or…
New Winter Park pizza joint Maestro Cucina Napoletana opens today
You already know about Lazy Moon Pizza opening its doors on Colonial Drive, but there’s another pizzeria opening today, this one on Park Avenue in Winter Park. Maestro Cucina Napoletana, by local restaurateur Rosario Spagnolo of Terramia fame and Antonio Martino, opened its doors this Election Day, and the pizza is nothing short of molto bene thanks…
Hardcore band Meth Mouth grind it down at Uncle Lou’s tonight
N.Y. hardcore outfit Meth Mouth balance the usual floorstomps with teethgrindingly slow sludgy breaks that will have you fiending for your next fix. There’s some really good sludge itchiness in here. Meth Mouth play alongside Broadmoor, Sabella, Nailed Shut, Throat Culture, Riot Stares and Sinkholes tonight at Uncle Lou’s. The start time is an optimistic.6:30…
Lazy Moon Pizza opens Mills 50 location today
The popular UCF-area pizza joint Lazy Moon Pizza, known for slices large enough to wear as a festive cape, will finally open its new Mills 50 location today. The new locale is in the old Cruise Only building at 1011 E. Colonial Drive. The arrival of these giant slices couldn’t have come at a better…
The City of Orlando will purchase Pulse nightclub for $2.25 million
The City of Orlando has announced plans to officially purchase the gay night club Pulse, which was the site of the largest mass shooting in modern American history, with the intent to transform the site into a memorial. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the city bought the club for $2.25 million, with the sales contract…
Jacuzzi Boys return alongside upward Orlando acts Autarx and the Sh-Booms (Will’s Pub)
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Miami prides Jacuzzi Boys (Nov. 6, Will’s Pub) have come a long way from their auspicious punk beginnings. Now, the kids are made men, national players who’ve found their groove on one of the most strapping and identifiable signatures out there. It’s next-level garage rock that takes the heart of punk, grooms…
There’s a rumor Harry Potter’s ‘Fantastic Beasts’ might kill off the Dragon Challenge coaster at Universal Orlando
Next Friday, the wizarding world, which has changed Orlando more than almost more than any other franchise, makes its way back to the big screen. While the new Harry Potter prequels are set well before the boy wizard makes an appearance, they’re expected to be major box office hits over the holiday season. Here in…
No, you don’t need an ‘I Voted’ sticker to get a free #ElectionDay donut at Krispy Kreme
This morning, I woke up to a bevy of distraught Facebook friends and Twitter followers. The complaint? Because they early voted, absentee voted or mailed in their ballot, they wouldn’t get an “I Voted” sticker today and therefore would be disqualified from getting a free #ElectionDay donut at Krispy Kreme today. I just couldn’t believe…
Convention goers at Disney World could be saying ‘Goodbye Contemporary, Hello Coronado’
Disney recently filed a permit (48-00714-P) with the water management district that indicates a new expansion of some type at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. While the permits only indicate an expansion of impervious areas at the resort, rumors points to an expansion of the convention center. The retention pond expansion is in a wetland area…
Morimoto Asia’s new omakase is すごい !!
There’s a new omakase in town and it’s nothing short of impressive. The multicourse parade of plates presided over by executive chef Yuhi Fujinaga at Morimoto Asia is truly one of finer gastronomic experiences to be had in Orlando, though at $150 per person, it’s also one of the priciest. I’m sure there’s some saying…
Looks like Universal Studios will actually build that new theme park in Beijing
Universal has been on a streak of success lately both here in Orlando and at its other parks around the world– including in Hollywood, which just saw the opening of what is now the third Harry Potter themed Wizarding World land. In Japan, plans are in the works for major updates before the 2020 Olympics…
Get out and vote today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The day to make your voice heard is finally here! Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8, and you are required to vote in the polling place assigned to the precinct where you live. You can find out where that precinct is in Orange County here. If you…
Enzian’s screening of ‘Idiocracy’ serves as a warning of where we could be headed after Tuesday
Some of us might need a little pick-me-up after the crushing reality of having to choose between Trump and Clinton. Maybe a reminder that the level of ridiculousness in the country could always be worse? Enter Idiocracy, a cult-classic film that takes place in a dystopian future with no curiosity, social responsibility or justice. The…
Orlando Eye will transform into giant pie chart to show tonight’s election results
In the spirit of Election Night, the Coca-Cola Orlando Eye will transform into one gigantic pie chart this evening. The red and blue election results will be projected onto the Orlando Eye and updated every 30 minutes, beginning at sun down. Join us tomorrow for special #Election2016 lighting! Our technicians will light the wheel like…
Janet Reno, Florida woman who became U.S. Attorney General, dies at 78
Janet Reno, the former Miami-Dade state attorney who was later appointed to U.S. Attorney General by President Bill Clinton, died of complications related to Parkinson’s disease at 78 in her Miami home on Monday. Standing at 6-foot-1, Reno has been described as a “Florida farm girl” who grew up near the Everglades and excelled, eventually becoming the first woman to…
Florida man installs giant wooden dick mailbox
As a random gift to his mother, Englewood, Florida, resident Danny Duncan decided to give her a new mailbox, which just so happens to be shaped like a huge penis and carved from a single block of wood. “I just told her that I had a surprise for her,” said Duncan to Fox 4. “I…
Animal Collective cancels show at The Beacham
Sorry Animal Collective fans, but the show will not go on this Friday, Nov. 11. On the band’s official Facebook page, the the nixed Orlando spot is due to a death in the family. Refunds will be available at the point of purchase, and the band said they hope to return back to Orlando in…
Taco Bell on 17-92 still has ‘OrlandoStrong’ on the marquee
Shoutout to the Taco Bell on 17-92 (also known as S. Orange Ave.) for keeping “OrlandoStrong” on their marquee for this long. We see you, Taco Bell. You may have noticed that the North side of this marquee says something about the new Rolled Chicken Tacos, but management at this location have dedicated the South…
Smiling Bison closing Orlando location
Smiling Bison, the highly lauded restaurant with a dive-bar aesthetic, will close its Bennett Road location at the end of December, says chef-owner Josh Oakley. “After very careful consideration, we have notified our landlord that we will be vacating our location at 745 Bennett Rd. by the end of December,” Oakley wrote in a Facebook…
Election Night parties and events happening in Orlando
Orange Democrats Victory Party If you want to get wasted with a bunch of actual politicians, the Orange Democrats are throwing a victory party (hubris? or just, like, paying attention?) at the Abbey. You’ll get to see the victory/concession speeches from downticket candidates like Darren Soto, Aramis Ayala, Stephanie Murphy, Rick Singh, Scott Randolph and…
Internet singing sensation Randy Rainbow hosts Election Night party at Parliament House
Though Saturday Night Live gets the lion’s share of the attention for election year humor, online comedy has really come into its own in recent years. And this year’s breakout YouTube star is easily Randy Rainbow. From his Grease-parodying “GOP Dropout” series to his Music Man-inspired “Trump Trouble” to his most recent musical parody, “The…
Rising hip-hop star Azizi Gibson headlinies at Backbooth tonight
Los Angeles hip-hop artist Azizi Gibson, endorsed by both Flying Lotus AND Waka Flocka Flame, is ready to stake his claim in the hip-hop firmament. Come judge for yourself if he’s the next big thing tonight at Backbooth. Music starts at 7 p.m. Stacked bill also includes Stepdad, Corey Hill, Mir Holley, Progress & Mendead, and Indigo.…
True Widow out on the post-metal frontier, Mary Lattimore pushes the harp into indie terrain (Will’s Pub)
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Not content to just drift in the nebulous post-metal tide, Dallas trio True Widow (Nov. 5, Will’s Pub) describe their sound more specifically as “stonegaze.” It’s a tidy portmanteau that’s pretty accurate, if only just a snapshot of what they do. Indeed, the music’s got the hanging, narcotic heft of stoner rock…
Clinton and Trump remain deadlocked in Florida
With the marathon presidential election ready to end Tuesday, a Quinnipiac University poll released Monday showed Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump remaining in a virtual tie in the critical battleground state of Florida. The poll said 46 percent of likely Florida voters support Clinton, while 45 percent support Trump, well within the poll’s…
Gavin DeGraw and Andy Grammer reschedule Orlando show for this Thursday
Last night’s Gavin DeGraw and Andy Grammer Orlando tour stop at the Hard Rock Live, which was delayed due to DeGraw falling ill, has been rescheduled for later this week. The makeup show will take place at Hard Rock Live as originally planned, on Thursday, Nov. 10, at 8 p.m. Tickets from the original date…
Red Hot Chili Peppers announce Orlando show for 2017
Californication lovin’ comes our way as the Red Hot Chili Peppers make a stop in Orlando in an extension of “The Getaway” tour. The band will come to the Amway Center on April 26, 2017, and are currently in the European leg of their tour. “The Getaway” is their 11th studio album which reached no.…
Florida’s redistricting hits election reality this Tuesday
When courts redrew districts for Florida’s congressional delegation and the state Senate, assumptions quickly poured in. Democrats could net a seat or two among the state’s 27 congressional members, as Republicans David Jolly and Carlos Curbelo would face more difficult fights for re-election while Democratic Congresswoman Gwen Graham’s seat became all but a lost cause…
Band of the Week: Meka Nism
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 Meka Nism. Meka Nism is headlining the local stage at the Kink Festival, November 12 at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. Just the facts: Who’s in the band? Meka – Lead…
Obama makes case for Clinton in Central Florida’s Latino stronghold
President Obama made a case for Hillary Clinton in Kissimmee this weekend to the formidable wall of Latino voters who have mobilized to stop Donald Trump from reaching the White House. Through Saturday in Florida, Latinos cast about 14 percent of the 5.7 million early and absentee ballots cast, according to Politico. The Miami Herald reports 565,000…
Orlando Fringe executive director George Wallace resigns
George Wallace, executive director of the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival, announced yesterday that he is resigning and leaving Florida in early 2017 to become associate director of IndyFringe in Indianapolis, Indiana. Wallace began his career with the Fringe as a volunteer in 2002 under former festival producer Beth Marshall, and was named Volunteer of…
Florida justices reject effort to block solar amendment
The Florida Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a pair of legal moves aimed at striking down a solar-energy ballot initiative backed by major utilities. In terse, single-line statements, justices dismissed as “moot” requests by the Florida Solar Energy Industries Association and the group Floridians for Solar Choice to reconsider the court’s approval of ballot language…
Theater review: Magnificent ‘Josephine’ showcases Tymisha Harris’s talents to a T
In an era when seemingly every white male of marginal historical importance has received his own hit musical, it’s a crime that Josephine Baker – triple-threat performer, civil rights pioneer, sexual iconoclast, and once the richest black woman on the planet – has only a forgotten 25-year-old TV movie in her memory. If there’s any…
U.K. indie-folk trio Daughter will play their only Florida show at Beacham this Wednesday
Melancholic indie trio and 4AD recording artists and Daughter are set to play their only Florida date next week, and luckily for us, it’s in Orlando. At the Beacham no less. The young U.K. band has updated now-familiar indie-folk tropic into a more cinematic and challenging creature. “Enya meets Eno,” gushed the Guardian. Daughter play…
Charges of ‘race baiting’ and ‘unicorns’ in Florida Senate battle
After surviving an expensive and nasty Democratic primary, state Sen. Dwight Bullard is now on the ropes in an equally brutal battle against a Republican challenger in a Miami-Dade County district. Bullard is the heir to a political dynasty established by his late mother, Larcenia, and says he was shaped in large part by witnessing…
Stevie Wonder will join Obama at Kissimmee rally this Sunday
Sunday’s rally for Hillary Clinton in Kissimmee, Florida will not only feature a speech from president Barack Obama, but also an exclusive performance from 25 time Grammy-award winner Stevie Wonder. The rally will be held at Osceola Heritage Park Stadium at 631 Heritage Park Way, on Sunday Nov. 6 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Doors…
The FAA just approved Disney to fly drones at night
Today the Federal Aviation Administration gave the go ahead for Disney to use aerial drones at night in its parks. According to WDW News Today, the waiver will allow Disney parks to operate unmanned aerial drones through the year 2020. You can view the entire FAA waiver here. This approval from the FAA is pretty exciting,…
Theater review: ‘Far Away’ at the Venue is an apocalyptic vision of our violent future
Just in case our current election season hasn’t already sent you crawling deep into a cave to cry, Unseen Images Theatre presents Caryl Churchill’s apocalyptic vision of our violent future at the Venue this weekend, offering a faintly fictionalized preview of the fascism we may find ourselves sprinting toward after Tuesday’s vote. Far Away lacks…
Philly punks Disjawn play Uncle Lou’s tonight
Blown-out Philly d-beat (Discharge worship, for the uninitiated) battalion Disjawn get drunk, disorderly and distorted at Uncle Lou’s. Looks like they’re playing at Lou’s on Saturday night too as of this afternoon. Tonight’s show starts at roughly 9:30 p.m. Cover is $7. Also note the addition of black metal freaks Lord Almighty to the stacked…
Vets drink free on Nov. 11 at Orlando Brewing
For almost a decade, Orlando Brewing on Atlanta Avenue just south of downtown has come up with a perfect way to say “thank you” to the men and women who’ve served our country in the military. On Veteran’s Day Friday, Nov. 11, all vets drink free at the taproom. With more than 34 organic beers…
A Kissimmee resident is trying to get rid of this massive pirate ship yard display
Because no one wants to take down their own Halloween decorations, one Kissimmee resident is giving away an entire pirate ship– just as long as you haul it away yourself. Posted to Craigslist on November 2, the owner claims that pretty much the entire ship is up for grabs, well, everything except for the skeletons…
Bro-country duo Florida Georgia Line coming to the Amway
American bro-country duo Florida Georgia Line, known for songs like “Cruise” and “God, Your Mama, and Me,” confirmed a stop at the Amway Center in early 2017. As part of their “Dig Your Roots tour,” the duo will be at the Amway on January 28. Chris Lane is also expected to be on the bill.…
More than 300,000 people have already voted in Orange County
More than 300,000 Orange County residents have either voted by mail or voted early in the 2016 election, according to the county Supervisor of Elections Office. As of Nov. 3, 179,634 people voted early at one of 17 locations across the county, while 131,525 turned in a vote-by-mail ballot, for a total of 311,159 early votes.…
Squirrel attacks Central Florida senior center, 3 injured
A severely agitated squirrel went on a rampage in a Deltona senior center Thursday afternoon, injuring 3 people. According to the Daytona Beach New-Journal, the squirrel got into the activity room of the Sterling Court retirement community after attacking residents outside and then latching onto someone’s leg. “We had a squirrel that entered our…
Experts predict Marco Rubio will keep his Senate seat
After Marco Rubio’s presidential bid crashed and as they saw his seat slipping into Democratic hands, Republican leaders in Washington talked Rubio into going back on a repeated pledge not to seek re-election to the U.S. Senate. They may soon be rewarded. After tens of millions of dollars have poured into the race, some political…
Rubén Blades anchors an iconic lineup of Afro-Caribbean delight at La Salsa Vive
With Marc Anthony coming later this month and four legendary salsa groups headlining in Orlando this weekend, it looks like November will be a month of Caribbean delight. This weekend, four icons of the Afro-Caribbean fusion genre are coming to the Amway Center: Rubén Blades, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Andy Montañez and Gilberto…
Annual Fiesta in the Park brings more than 600 artisans and vendors to Lake Eola Park this weekend
Weather is cooling down just in time for the annual Fiesta in the Park, held at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando. Thousands of Central Floridians break out their strollers and pups for this outdoor event highlighting more than 600 artisans from all over the country, displaying and selling original ceramics, glassware, jewelry, woodwork and…
Stonegazers True Widow bring fresh new highs to Will’s Pub
Pioneers of the “stonegaze” subgenre, True Widow bring their original hybrid of stoner rock and shoegaze to Will’s Pub in support of their newly released album Avvolgere, the Texas trio’s fourth full-length. The group layers gentle melodies over dense low-end tones for a slow ride through their unique soundscape, highlighted by alternating female and male…
Get a first glimpse of Wine Bar George, coming to Disney Springs in 2017
The first rendering of Disney Springs’ highly anticipated wine bar surfaced today. This afternoon, Master Sommelier George Miliotes took to Twitter to share an image of his latest venture, Wine Bar George, which will be pouring into The Landing area of Disney Springs in the fall of 2017. According to the official Disney Blog, “the design…
Advanced Listening launches with DJ Abilities, could prove Orlando’s best new hip-hop series (The Social)
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Even though he’s long ago earned his street laurels, Swamburger remains one of Orlando’s most meaningfully restless scene movers. Between making his own music, helping others with theirs, creating events and building community, the Solillaquists of Sound MC is a hip-hop perpetual motion machine. His latest venture is Advanced Listening, a concert…
Florida officials release swarms of sterile flies to fight off flesh-eating maggots
To combat a parasitic maggot that eats the living flesh of anything warm-blooded–including humans, officials in Florida this week released swarms of flies that can only shoot blanks. According to Florida Key News, over 13.5 million of these sterile flies have been released in Monroe County in the hopes that when they eventually find a…
Obama will stump for Clinton in Kissimmee this Sunday
If you missed President Barack Obama during his visit to Orlando last week, you can catch him in this round. The president will be stumping for Hillary Clinton this Sunday in Kissimmee, according to campaign officials for the Democratic presidential nominee. Obama will be appearing at the Osceola Heritage Park Stadium at 631 Heritage Park Way on Nov.…
Ravenous Pig now serving lunch
In their last month in the old space, the Ravenous Pig is bringing back the lunch menu. Seven days a week from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., they’ll be serving old classics like their popular pub burger (smart eaters will side that burger with some of the most legit fries in town) and their farmer salad,…
Show Up and Vote fest today mixes civic responsibility with incredible musical performances
Earnest reminders to do your civic duty never sounded so good as Show Up and Vote Orlando promises to be. The voter awareness show features an all-star lineup including Talib Kweli, Ani DiFranco, Justin Skye, Madame Ghandi, as well as locals NIKO IS (Will he also make an appearance during tour buddy Kweli’s set?), Kaleigh…
Black voter turnout could be key for Clinton
For months, Democrats have counted on demographic shifts to help former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton lock down Florida’s 29 electoral votes in the race for the White House. Heavier turnout among Latinos repelled by the rhetoric of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, in particular, would reassemble the coalition that elected and then re-elected President…
Critics ask Florida Supreme Court to block ‘misleading’ solar amendment
Opponents of a controversial solar-energy ballot initiative asked the Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday to again review the ballot language and to strike down the proposed constitutional amendment. But a spokeswoman for Consumers for Smart Solar, a group sponsoring what is known as Amendment 1, was quick to call the request —- filed with less…
Universal Orlando releases new details about Volcano Bay, tickets available November 15
This morning, Universal Orlando released about their extremely hyped, water park, Volcano Bay, including information about the park’s marquee attraction, the Krakatau Aqua Coaster. According to Universal, guests will board four-person canoes, and then be propelled all around and inside the park’s signature volcano. “Then, you’ll be propelled downwards – and upwards – through the…
Self-assured Trump rallies with supporters in Orlando
Striking a self-assured and more coherent tone than usual, Donald Trump told supporters at an Orlando rally on Wednesday that “we are going to win back the White House.” “Our magnificent, historic movement has surprised the world and defied expectations at every single turn,” the Republican presidential nominee says. “And now next Tuesday, we will have…
Pretty Reckless ready to light up House of Blues on Friday
It’s hard to believe that the Pretty Reckless has been around for almost seven years. Of course, the idea of the Pretty Reckless had been floating around in frontwoman Taylor Momsen’s head long before then, but it was only in August of 2010 that the rock band’s current lineup released Light Me Up to critical…
Electric Daisy Carnival descends on Tinker Field this weekend
In the world of music festivals, namely EDM festivals, there’s something special about EDC. Its Orlando incarnation and has been around since 2011, long before the Chainsmokers (who are in this year’s lineup) took over the Hot 100 with their personal brand of fratty pop-EDM. Electric Daisy has proven itself over the years to be…
Theater on the Edge stages classic David Mamet play ‘American Buffalo’
The only American buffalo in David Mamet’s tough-talking play of the same name is a rare valuable nickel that’s never seen on stage, but serves as a MacGuffin that motivates three men to plot and bicker and ultimately betray each other. American Buffalo, first staged in 1975 and later made into a film starring Dustin…
UberEats launches in Orlando, joins crowded group of delivery services
UberEats, a new food delivery service from the people that typically pick you up from the bar, launches this week in Central Florida, joining an already robust list of “foodlivery” options. UberEats, Google Express, Instacart and Drizly are all newcomers to the flooded Central Florida food delivery service game, joining OrderUp, Eat24, Postmates and Amazon Restaurants, and…
Enzian Theater delays expansion
The Enzian Theater plans to submit its final proposal for expansion to the Maitland Planning and Zoning Commission early next year, not this year as previously reported by Orlando Weekly. This means the construction, if approved, would be finished for the 2019 Florida Film Festival, not the 2018 event, as first planned. “We were hoping…
‘Doctor Strange,’ or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Comic-Book Films
It’s no accident that the modern comic-book movie was born shortly after the birth of CGI. They need each other to distract the audience from their subjects’ lack of profundity, just like 1920s sound and 1930s Technicolor made viewers forget the more mature black-and-white silent medium. But before I entirely lose every single fanboy, let…
Just a reminder to get your free Doritos Locos Taco today
Thanks to the Cleveland Indian’s shortstop Francisco Lindor, everybody’s getting tacos! As part of Taco Bell’s “Steal a Base, Steal a Taco” promotion that happens during the World Series, whenever a player steals a base the country scores a free taco. Between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. today, the Doritos Locos Taco will be free…
Russian rockers Red Elvises wanna see you bellydance at Will’s Pub tonight
Russian rock institution the Red Elvises stick popular music into a blender and the onstage results are frenetic and immediate. Tonight they triumphantly return for a second time this year to Will’s Pub. Musical detente at its finest. Support from Milka and Beartoe. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10-$12. Related Stories
These sleek $200k hurricane-proof homes are making their way to Florida
Cubicco, a Dutch modular housing company, has created a reasonably affordable hurricane-proof house that’s starting to pop up in Florida and the Caribbean. According to Business Insider, the houses, which are made of laminated wood and cork, start at $200,000 (roughly $175 per square foot) and can be built in only a few months. With…
15 free concerts happening in Orlando this week
Wednesday, Nov. 2 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. Thursday, Nov. 3 Thursday Jazz Jams 8 pm at Austin’s Coffee, 929 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park The Mellow Relics…
Dick’s Last Resort abruptly closes Orlando location
Dick’s Last Last Resort, a restaurant chain known for its southern comfort food and incredibly rude service, abruptly closed a handful of franchises this week, including its Orlando location. Last Sunday, Oct. 30, rumors that the Orlando restaurant closed without notice, or even warning its staff, began to circulate. Now Dick’s Google, Yelp and Facebook…
President Obama will visit Orlando again on Sunday to campaign for Clinton
President Barack Obama just can’t get enough of Orlando. The president is coming back to the area on Sunday, Nov. 6 after visiting the University of Central Florida last week to campaign for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. You can RSVP to the event here, though the campaign has not yet announced a time or…
Swamburger hosts Advanced Listening hip-hop showcase with DJ Abilities, Blueprint and more
Be it in verse, action or organization, venerated local rapper Swamburger never passes up a chance to elevate hip-hop culture. Of late, his platform has been as impresario, and his latest venture is Advanced Listening, a new concert series that honors not just the music but the spirit of hip-hop. Certifying the series debut with…
Pop duo Johnnyswim bring their sweet romance to the Beacham
Amanda Sudano and Abner Ramirez of Johnnyswim are #lovegoals for folk musicians. First meeting in Nashville, they immediately starting making music together and fell in love. Both musicians come from musical backgrounds far from the folk, pop and soul blend they top charts with today. Sudano, daughter of the late disco legend Donna Summers, toured…
Florida Supreme Court faces decision on 24-hour abortion waiting period
In a legal debate that focuses heavily on privacy rights, the Florida Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday about whether it should block a 2015 law that calls for women to wait 24 hours before having abortions. The American Civil Liberties Union, representing a Gainesville abortion clinic, is asking justices to overturn an appeals-court ruling that…
Holocaust Memorial Center observes annual Kristallnacht commemoration Sunday afternoon
The Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Florida in Maitland observes its annual Kristallnacht Community Commemoration this Sunday, Nov. 6, with free programs at at 2 and 4 p.m. A theater performance based on their current exhibit, Two Regimes. Actors will describe the emotional journey of Teodora Verbitskya, who chronicled her experiences in Russia in…
Savage Love (11/2/16)
I’m a 41-year-old male who looks like the tall, strong, professional, alpha-male type on the outside. On the inside, though, I would like to find a strong, confident woman who wants a cuckolding relationship – she sleeps with other men, while I am faithful and submissive to her. There must be women out there who…
Selections: Our picks of the week’s best events, Nov. 2-8
Wednesday, 2 Johnnyswim MUSIC Amanda Sudano and Abner Ramirez of Johnnyswim are #lovegoals for folk musicians. First meeting in Nashville, they immediately starting making music together and fell in love. Both musicians come from musical backgrounds far from the folk, pop and soul blend they top charts with today. Sudano, daughter of the late disco…
Gimme Shelter (11/2/16)
Are you looking for a new pet? Meet Lily! Lily (A362521) is a 1-year-old dog who was surrendered because her owner could no longer care for her. She is a little shy at first, but she’s a friendly dog and she’ll warm up to you quickly. Her previous owner says that she is housebroken, leash-trained,…
Picks This Week: Disjawn, Azizi Gibson, Fitz & the Tantrums and more
Red Elvises Russian rock institution sticks popular music into a blender and the onstage results are frenetic and immediate. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Will’s Pub, $10-$12 Show Up and Vote Orlando Earnest reminders to do your civic duty never sounded so good. An all-star lineup including Talib Kweli, Ani DiFranco and Vic Mensa…
Foreign Dissent 3 widens its net of international punk rock; Bob Moses a rare case an EDM act that’s even better live
Brexit, Florida in the 2000 presidential election, the re-elections of well-known shames like Dubya and Rick Scott – apathy and inaction can have hard, profound consequences, guys. Please, vote. THE BEAT Of the many events that ramp up to the massive annual punk-rock reveille of the Fest in Gainesville, none are as intently global as…
ICYMI: POTUS was in town, early voting ends Sunday, a barbershop shooting and other things you may have missed this week
Early voting ends Nov. 6: Don’t get caught in traffic on Election Day: Vote early (like the people on our cover). Bring photo identification to one of 17 locations in Orange County any day between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, visit ocfelections.com. President Obama pitches Clinton to millennials in Orlando: Obama spent…
Remembering the Orlando 49: Jason Benjamin Josaphat
Every week between now and the one-year anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shootings, Orlando Weekly will profile a person killed on June 12, 2016. This week: Jason Benjamin Josaphat Jason Benjamin Josaphat had the entire world ahead of him. The 19-year-old was an academic achiever who loved photography and was studying computer science at Valencia…
Legal Public Notices: 11/2/16 Issue
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2016-CA- 001085-14- H-W HMC ASSETS, LLC SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS SEPARATE TRUSTEE OF CAM XIV TRUST, Plaintiff,v. CHRISTOPHER DIPRETORO, et al., Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to…
The future of modern Western democracy could depend on what you do this week
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Lazy Moon Pizza’s Mills 50 location to open soon, Konbini out at East End Market, plus more in local foodie news
OPENINGS The long-awaited Mills 50 location of Lazy Moon Pizza is finally within reach: The owners are hiring staff for the Colonial Drive shop and should be serving huge slices by mid-November … Brownieria, a brownie-and-coffee chain with 24 locations in Brazil, will open their first cafe in the U.S. in the Lakeside Crossing shopping…
Our Remix of the Bicyclette cocktail is perfect for fall in Florida
This month’s Remix is yet another Campari-based classic; Campari has been my drink of choice for years and years and I guess I’m guilty of playing favorites. And the Bicyclette is as basic as it gets – just a glass of white wine with a shot of Campari. Legend (unprovable) has it that it’s so…
Ben Klein: ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time allows empathy for people who see the world different’
As arts columnist for Orlando Weekly, I enjoy opportunities to interview an array of above-the-title talent, often when new shows arrive from Fairwinds Broadway Across America. Last week, thanks to The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time coming to the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (running through Sunday, Nov. 6), I…
Opening in Orlando: Doctor Strange, Hacksaw Ridge and more
OPENING THIS WEEK Doctor Strange Or, how I learned to stop worrying and love the Eye of Agamotto. Damn, it seems like just yesterday that the movie business was on pins and needles wondering if it could wring a halfway decent profit out of a second-tier superhero like Iron Man. One Obama presidency and six…
