Tove Lo and Slayyyter inspired fervent devotion at Orlando’s House of Blues this week

Tove Lo and Slayyyter went down a storm at a House of Blues jam-packed with beautiful people on Wednesday night. With top-notch production,…

By Jim Leatherman

Tove Lo and Slayyyter inspired fervent devotion at Orlando’s House of Blues this week
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Future Bartenderz go full-band at Will's, Cradle of Judah enchant next door at Indie’s — all on a Monday, no less!

For a Monday night, it was unusually sonically busy at Will's Pub, with two very different shows in adjoining rooms. Lil Indie's…

By Jim Leatherman

Future Bartenderz at Will's Pub
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Billy Joel ditches his Long Island estate and seeks a new home in Florida

Mr. New York is leaving his longtime Long Island home behind him, and he may just be looking for a new state of…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Billy Joel ditches his Long Island estate and seeks a new home in Florida
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This waterfront Orlando home is a mid-century masterpiece with modern conveniences

A mid-century modern masterpiece of a home is now on the market in Orlando, and it was made for architecturally obsessed. The…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

This waterfront Orlando home is a mid-century modern masterpiece
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Release the bats: Leatherette said a very loud and emotional goodbye to Orlando at Will's Pub

On the eve of a move to Chicago, Orlando band Leatherette played a farewell show over the weekend at Will's Pub. The…

By Jim Leatherman

Release the bats: Leatherette said a very loud and emotional goodbye to Orlando at Will's Pub
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The 18 worst decisions you can make in Orlando

Orlando is a beautiful place if you play your cards right. We love it here, but we all know there are some…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Ride the Lake Eola Swan Boats in the rain
You'll probably get pelted by the rain and see nothing interesting. Save it for the sunshine.
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Orlando's best secret patios and where to find them

Central Florida is no stranger to the world of scenic outdoor seating, but you still may be missing some killer spots that…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Grape and the Grain
1110 Virginia Drive, Orlando
Grape and the Grain is a quaint neighborhood wine bar that also offers frequent live music and some killer high-rise views.
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100 Gecs and Machine Girl summoned up the feral future of music at their Orlando show

We sent Matt Keller Lehman in cold to shoot 100 Gecs' and Machine Girl's apocalyptic team-up at Hard Rock Live (on theme…

By Matt Keller Lehman

100 Gecs live at Hard Rock Live
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Dilapidated Florida home with holes in the ceiling lists for $650,000, has multiple offers

In what is probably the best example of Florida's ridiculous housing market, an abandoned home with gaping holes and rooms full of…

By Creative Loafing Tampa Bay staff

Dilapidated Florida home with holes in the ceiling lists for $650,000, has multiple offers
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PHOTOS: First look at Pipeline, SeaWorld Orlando’s new stand-up roller coaster

SeaWorld's newest "surf-themed" roller coaster, Pipeline,  is almost open as Orlando patiently waits for the stand-up thrill. Pipeline's official opening date is May…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

PHOTOS: First look at Pipeline, SeaWorld Orlando’s new stand-up roller coaster
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Pasco County's historic jail was turned into a vacation rental, and now it's for sale

It's been well over a century since Pasco County residents were hanged by the neck at the area's local jail. But since…

By Colin Wolf

Pasco County's historic jail was turned into a vacation rental, and now it's for sale
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Florida sludge: Metal monsters Mastodon and Gojira at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre

Mastodon, Gojira and Lorna Shore brought their Mega-Monsters Tour to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on Friday, May 5. The heavy threesome sold…

By Jacquelin Goldberg

Mastodon live at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre
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Everything we saw at You Blew it!’s wild reunion shows in Orlando

Orlando's own You Blew It! got back together for one weekend only in Orlando — and Orlando showed up. The band played two sold-out…

By Jim Leatherman

You Blew It! live reunion at Will's Pub, night one
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Orlando's jungle-themed mansion is back on the market with a $6 million price cut

Orlando's most expensive home is a jungle-themed mansion fit for an adventurer — and it's now $6 million cheaper. The very Florida-appropriate…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Orlando's jungle-themed mansion is back on the market with a $6 million price cut
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The 25 best restaurants near Orlando’s theme parks

Whether you're a tried and true Orlando local or an out-of-towner planning a trip to our parks, it's important to be in…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

The H Cuisine
7512 Dr Phillips Blvd., Orlando
Find authentic Turkish flavors and impressive culinary skills at the H Cuisine, where menu highlights include specialty cuts of beef and creative starters. The spot also offers brunch and a late night menu, as well.
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The far-out home of the first married couple in space is still for sale in Orlando

An out-of-this-world home belonging to the first married couple to go to space is still for sale in Orlando. The house, located…

By Chloe Greenberg

The far-out home of the first married couple in space is still for sale in Orlando
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Former Tampa Bay Rays slugger Carlos Peña is selling his Orlando-area mansion for $7.4 million

Former MLB All-Star Carlos Peña is lobbing his Central Florida home onto the market. Located at 6125 Grosvenor Shore Drive in Windermere, the…

By Colin Wolf

Former Tampa Bay Rays slugger Carlos Peña is selling his Orlando-area mansion for $7.4 million
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The Za-Boo-Zays regrouped and played a sold-out Lil Indie’s show this weekend

Central Floridian all-star folk ensemble the Za-Boo-Zays — Kaleigh Baker, Olivia Wynn Roche and Hannah Harber Wynn — regrouped for some live work,…

By Jim Leatherman

The Za-Boo-Zays with Thomas Wynn, live at Lil Indies
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Hayley Kiyoko gave her fans a ‘Panoramic’ show at Orlando’s House of Blues

Hayley Kiyoko brought her "sexy" and "loud" new Panorama tour into Orlando's House of Blues on Thursday, April 27. Emmy Meli opened,…

By Gianna Aceto

Hayley Kiyoko at House of Blues Orlando (April 27, 2023)
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The best decisions you can make in Orlando right now

We've said it before and we'll say it again: Orlando's the place to be. But, we'll admit, it's even better if you…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Get an Express pass at Universal
Time is money. Or, in this case, more opportunities to get a little queasy on really fun rides.
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Orlando restaurants to eat for $15 or less that are actually good

These days, it feels like everyone's ballin' on a budget. Good thing Orlando has an abundance of cheap eats that are actually…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Grattin Dog1006 E Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, This is not your typical hot dog and hamburger joint. Grattin Dog brings its Colombian culture to the forefront in a deliciously cheesy way — literally. Everything is topped with cheese. The menu consists of various burgers, Colombian sausages and empanadas that are sure to have you longing to come back for more.
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This $1.6 million house is a tropical dream in the heart of Orlando

A home fit for a tropical getaway is now on the market in the heart of Orlando. The lakeside home offers views…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

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Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando breaks ground on new facility, with some digging help from puppies

The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando Tuesday broke ground on its new Kylie J. Capri Animal Shelter — with some puppy helpers.…

By OW Staff

Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando breaks ground on new facility, with some digging help from puppies
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This Orlando-area home is also a historic wedding venue, and it’s for sale right now

A unique and historic Orlando-area home is now on the market, and it's fit for a party. The home, located at 425…

By Chloe Greenberg

This Orlando-area home is also a historic wedding venue, and it’s for sale right now
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15 charming Florida towns worth a weekend road trip from Orlando

The temps are cooling down and pleasant weather is finally on its way in Florida — and that means it’s road trip…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

Sanford
30 minutes from Orlando
Nestled along the southern shores of Lake Monroe, Sanford is about 40 minutes due north of Orlando on I-4. The former hub of Central Florida is coming back into its own with annual festivals, such as Sanford Porchfest and Love Your Shorts Film Festival, providing plenty of reasons to plan a visit. Grab savory schnitzel and beers by the boot at Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe or some booze-infused handmade marshmallows from Wondermade.
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22 hard-to-get restaurant tables in Orlando that are always worth the wait

It's no secret Orlando is home to some great eats. Unfortunately for us, that means some of the best spots for a…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

The Ravenous Pig
565 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park
Using sustainable food methods and cooking with ingredients sourced close to home, The Ravenous Pig asks that you make reservations because there’s often a wait to get into this foodie heaven. The stylish gastropub and beer garden offers inventive New American eats, an in-house taproom and hand-crafted cocktails, all definitely worth the splurge.
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Wilco and the A's brought Orlando an evening of inventive, emotional Americana

Wilco and The A's rambled into the Hard Rock Live on Tuesday, April 18, for an evening of emotional and inventive Americana…

By Jim Leatherman

Wilco at the Hard Rock Live
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‘Haunted Cellblock’: Twitter roasts DeSantis’ ‘prison next to Disney’ idea

In his latest attacks on Walt Disney Co. (and, effectively, Florida's LGBTQ+ communities), Gov. Ron DeSantis attempted to assert his dominance in a…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

‘Haunted Cellblock’: Twitter roasts DeSantis’ ‘prison next to Disney’ idea
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This funky 1930s forest cottage is on the market in Central Florida for $1.4 million

A funky Florida home with plenty of history and artistic charm is now on the market. The home, located at 603 Front…

By Orlando Weekly Staff

This funky 1930s forest home is on the market in Central Florida for $1.4 million
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Indigo Girls did double duty in Orlando this weekend at the Plaza Live and the Enzian

The Indigo Girls did double duty in Orlando on Sunday, April 16, playing a headliner at the Plaza Live and making a…

By Jim Leatherman

The Indigo Girls headlined the Paza Live on Sunday night
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