UCF, Universal, City of Orlando and more pull April Fools' pranks on Central Florida

Gearing up for alligator yoga, riding in street-approved swan boats or visiting the new "Eyesore on I-4"-themed portal at Universal Orlando? It's…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

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This historic Spanish-style home was designed by one of Sanford's most famous architects, now it's for sale

A historic Spanish- and Mediterranean-style home was designed by one of Seminole County's most revered architects, and it's now on the market.…

By Chloe Greenberg

This historic Spanish-style home was designed by one of Sanford's most famous architects, now it's for sale
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'Moku,' a Polynesian-style Florida treehouse on a private island, is now for sale

An expansive island retreat that looks like it belongs in "Swiss Family Robinson" is now on the market just south of Tampa…

By Colin Wolf

'Moku,' a Polynesian-style Florida treehouse on a private island, is now for sale
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24 essential waterfront restaurants in Central Florida

From storied fish camps to upscale bistros, the Orlando area is home to a variety of restaurants with waterfront views. So forget…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Canvas Restaurant
13615 Sachs Ave., Orlando
Besides the gorgeous floor-to-ceiling windows, the flashy yellow lamps and the brick walls, Canvas restaurant overlooks a beautiful lake with a partially covered patio. Try the oak-charred octopus, to really drive home that on-the-water feel.
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Photos: Indie-folk artist Faye Webster charmed Orlando’s House of Blues with a sold-out show

As part of her latest tour that kicked off in St. Petersburg only a few days prior, indie-folk artist Faye Webster dazzled…

By Gabby Macogay

Photos: Indie-folk artist Faye Webster charmed Orlando’s House of Blues with a sold-out show
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Photos: Universal Orlando unveils fiery new details about ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ world at Epic Universe

As opening day for the highly anticipated Epic Universe gets closer and closer, Universal Orlando continues to share information about what will…

By Alexandra Sullivan

Universal Epic Universe – How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk
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DJ Khaled's former Florida home with a sneaker shrine is on the market for $16 million

The waterfront mansion formerly home to DJ Khaled is now on the market, and it comes with some wild amenities. The Grammy-winning…

By Chloe Greenberg

DJ Khaled's former Florida home with a sneaker shrine is on the market for $16 million
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Florida home of Hawaiian Tropic founder Ron Rice sells for $3.6 million

The home of "The Suntan King" has finally found a new owner. Hawaiian Tropic suntan lotion founder Ron Rice passed away at…

By Colin Wolf

Florida home of Hawaiian Tropic founder Ron Rice sells for $3.6 million
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Everyone we saw at hip-hop and R+B Music Fest ORL over the weekend

Orlando Amphitheater on Saturday hosted Music Fest ORL, an outdoor concert set to feature a number of big names in the hip-hop…

By Matt Keller Lehman

Music Fest ORL at the Orlando Amphitheater
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Aoife O'Donovan performed live at Park Ave CDs to premiere her new record 'All My Friends'

Orlando musician and folk-music star Aoife O'Donovan threw an album-release party for her new LP All My Friends at Park Ave CDs on…

By Jim Leatherman

Aoife O'Donovan live at Park Ave. CDs
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Everything we saw at Ministry, Gary Numan and Front Line Assembly at Orlando's Hard Rock Live

Don't call it a comeback(s)! Industrial and electro-pop innovators Front Line Assembly and Gary Numan primed a crowd of circuit-heads at the…

By Jacquelin Goldberg

Ministry live at Hard Rock Live
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My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult brought the diabolical thrills to Orlando's Abbey

OK, so, yes, the increasing voraciousness of the nostalgia-industrial complex is more than a little disconcerting. But hear us out, sometimes you…

By Matthew Moyer, Matt Keller Lehman

My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult live at the Abbey
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Florida's Bird Island, a 50-acre island only accessible by boat or seaplane, is back on the market

A giant, secluded Florida island is once again up for grabs. Bird Island, located at 6001 Bird Island Drive, is a 51-acre…

By Colin Wolf

Florida's Bird Island, a 50-acre island only accessible by boat or seaplane, is back on the market
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These are the top springs and beaches within driving distance from Orlando

Florida may be known for its beaches (and the spring breakers who really break them in each year), but they certainly aren't…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Three Sisters Springs
1 hour, 35 minutes from Orlando
It's manatee central here. Known as the manatee capital of the world, Three Sisters Springs might be the best spot to swim and spot one of the massive animals. Even if you decide not to do a manatee tour, the clear water allows everyone to get the chance to lay eyes (not hands!) on one.
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Next-wavers Palomino Blond, 0 Miles Per Hour, Midhouse and Wells went off at Will's

Local bands Wells, Midhouse and 0 Miles Per Hour plus South Florida's Palomino Blond showed why the Sunshine State's musical future is…

By Jim Leatherman

Palomino Blond live at Will's Pub
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Founder of My Eyelab lists his grandiose waterfront Florida mansion for $60 million

Set your sights on an over-the-top waterfront mansion owned by one of the most powerful people in the eye care world, now…

By Chloe Greenberg

Founder of My Eyelab lists this grandiose waterfront Florida mansion for $60 million
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Photos: Quick look at Disney Springs' breezy new eatery, Summer House on the Lake

Cali cuisine and breezy beach vibes rule at Summer House on the Lake, newly open at Disney Springs. It's the perfect place…

By Jessica Bryce Young

Photos: Quick look at Disney Springs' breezy new eatery, Summer House on the Lake
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This apocalypse-ready Florida home just hit the market for $4.5 million

A Florida home that's perfect for anyone who wants to ride out the end of the world in style is now for…

By Colin Wolf

This apocalypse-ready Florida home just hit the market for $4.5 million
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Photos: Fall Out Boy lit up the Kia Center during their 'So Much for (2our) Dust' Orlando show

Fall Out Boy has a presence that can only be described as “electrifying” — something they embody both literally with pyrotechnics and…

By Alexandra Sullivan

Fall Out Boy live at the Kia Center
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Billy Joel slashes another $5 million off asking price of Florida mansion

After years of trying to unload his massive Florida estate, "The Piano Man" is becoming more and more motivated to find a…

By Colin Wolf

Billy Joel slashes another $5 million off asking price of Florida mansion
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The 18 quintessential greatest things to do in Orlando that aren't theme parks

Living in such close proximity to some of the most popular theme parks in the world can have its perks (sometimes). But…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Swim, paddle or kayak Wekiwa Springs
Wekiwa Springs, FL 32779
This stunning spring is less than 20 minutes from downtown Orlando, inviting locals to escape the city and enjoy all that nature has to offer. The emerald water is perfect to dive into and cool off with friends and family. There's ample space to have a picnic, making it a top contender for Orlando's best summer hangout. Wekiwa Springs also has its very own food truck for those who didn’t pack enough snacks.
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The Ormond Beach home built for a Coca-Cola Bottling heir is back on the market for $5M

An oceanfront home built for a Coca-Cola Bottling heir is back on the market in Florida. The award-winning house, located at 489…

By Chloe Greenberg

The Ormond Beach home built for a Coca-Cola Bottling heir is back on the market for $5M
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17 Irish pubs to visit in Orlando for St. Patrick's Day, or any time

We're closing in on St. Patrick's Day, and Orlando promises lots to do — if you're lucky enough to make it out…

By Chloe Greenberg

Fiddler’s Green Irish Pub
544 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park
This 25-year-old pub lives in the heart of Winter Park, and invites guests in for live music Wednesdays through Sundays, beers on tap and hearty pub eats. For its St. Patrick's Day celebration Fiddler's Green will have live entertainment all day, including music and Irish dancers.
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This rare futuristic double-dome house is for sale for $500K in Melbourne

A futuristic dome house has just hit the market on Florida's coast. The home, located at 3500 Harlock Road in Melbourne, features a…

By Chloe Greenberg

This rare futuristic double-dome house is for sale for $500K in Florida
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Ferrari zooms into Legoland Florida with new Build and Race attraction

Just in time for spring break season, Legoland Florida has opened an attraction that lets you build, customize and race your own…

By Chelsea Zukowski

Ferrari zooms into Legoland Florida with new Build and Race attraction
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20 of the most anticipated restaurants opening in Orlando this spring

This year is already gearing up to be a big, not-so-bite-sized one for Orlando's dining scene. After losing some major staples —…

By Faiyaz Kara, Chloe Greenberg

Ômo by Jônt Orlando
115 E. Lyman Ave., Winter Park
The 16-seat “experiential” tasting menu concept Ômo by Jônt by chef Ryan Ratino of two-Michelin-star D.C. powerhouse Jônt will usher guests through three separate rooms, where they’ll feast on 18 to 22 courses of refined French-Japanese creations. The Living Room is where those able to foot the cost ($245 plus pairings at $195 and, gulp, $595) will snack on a “barrage of canapés.” They’ll then be led to the Savory Counter for the brunt of the meal, then the Pastry Parlor, where it all comes to a glorious gut-busting conclusion. Needless to say, Ômo will be one of the highest-profile openings of the year.
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Olivia Rodrigo dazzled during 'Guts' tour stop in Orlando

“Obsessed” is an understatement. Olivia Rodrigo might just be the epitome of the “teenage dream.” The freshly 21-year-old pop star has a…

By Alexandra Sullivan, Annabella Vivero

Olivia Rodrigo live at the Kia Center
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This nautical-themed bed & breakfast in Crystal River comes with its own freshwater spring and endless manatee viewing

An extraordinary property with over-the-top manatee and mermaid decor is now for sale in Crystal River. The Crystal Blue Lagoon Bed &…

By Colin Wolf

This nautical-themed bed & breakfast in Crystal River comes with its own freshwater spring and endless manatee viewing
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Alkaline Trio got the 'Blood' pumping during weekend stop at Orlando's House of Blues

The veteran dark-punks Alkaline Trio brought the victory lap that is their current “Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs Tour” to Orlando's House of Blues…

By Ian Suarez

Alkaline Trio at the House of Blues
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Pro-Palestine activists stage protest outside Maxwell Frost's MadSoul Festival in Orlando

MadSoul Music and Arts Festival, brought to downtown Orlando's Loch Haven Park Saturday by U.S. Congressman Maxwell Frost, saw elected officials, musicians…

By Chloe Greenberg

Pro-Palestine activists stage protest outside Maxwell Frost's MadSoul Festival in Orlando
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