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Florida’s blocked anti-drag law is now getting another look

Former Orlando spot Hamburger Mary’s challenged the constitutionality of the law, which seeks to prevent admitting children to adult live performances

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

Hamburger Mary’s challenged the constitutionality of the law, which seeks to prevent admitting children to adult live performances.

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DeSantis administration renews bid to enforce law that prevents children from attending drag shows

The move comes after a federal appeals court panel backed Central Florida’s Hamburger Mary’s in its fight against the law

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida August 5, 2025August 13, 2025

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After court backed Hamburger Mary’s in drag show fight, Florida AG now wants a rehearing

In a 31-page petition for a rehearing, James Uthmeier’s office disputed that the law is unconstitutionally vague and overbroad

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida June 5, 2025August 5, 2025

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Court backs Hamburger Mary’s in drag show fight, says ban is likely unconstitutional

‘By providing only vague guidance as to which performances it prohibits, the act (the law) wields a shotgun when the First Amendment allows a scalpel at most.’

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida May 13, 2025August 5, 2025

Hamburger Mary’s reveals new Kissimmee location

The LGBTQ+-owned restaurant closed its doors downtown nearly one year ago

by Chloe Greenberg February 28, 2025August 5, 2025

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Hamburger Mary’s argues drag lawsuit is not moot after closing Orlando restaurant

Hamburger Mary’s, which closed the Orlando location in June, has continued to produce drag shows with other venues and plans to host shows when it reopens in Kissimmee

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida January 7, 2025June 20, 2025

23 iconic Orlando restaurants recently closed or closing that we’ll miss

by Orlando Weekly Staff September 21, 2024

Hamburger Mary’s teases a move to Kissimmee after downtown Orlando location closes

Eat, drink, and be Mary in Kowtown

by Houda Eletr June 4, 2024June 30, 2025

Hamburger Mary’s to close downtown location, looks to relocate

The storied LGBTQ+-owned restaurant has been open for nearly two decades

by Chloe Greenberg May 23, 2024May 23, 2025

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People We Love 2024: Eleven people making Orlando a better place to be

by Orlando Weekly Staff February 14, 2024

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Orlando restaurant fighting drag ban argues for continued block on DeSantis’ ‘Protection of Children Act’

Hamburger Mary’s attorneys argue U.S. Supreme Court should keep in place a preliminary injunction against anti-drag law

by Jim Saunders, NSF November 3, 2023July 26, 2025

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Judge blocks Florida law aimed at drag shows following Hamburger Mary’s lawsuit

The challenge alleged the law ‘prohibits protected speech based on the identity of the speaker’ and is vague and overbroad

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida June 26, 2023November 20, 2024

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A historic Orlando home that has belonged to Al French, the team behind Hamburger Mary’s is once again on the market

by Orlando Weekly Staff December 17, 2021

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Downtown Orlando Hamburger Mary’s closes temporarily after employee tests positive for COVID-19

Matthew MoyerJune 25, 2020August 3, 2023

22 Orlando bars where you can get a drink before noon

by Orlando Weekly Staff April 27, 2019

17 Orlando brunches that are each the best in their own way

by Orlando Weekly Staff March 23, 2019

Hamburger Mary’s expanding, taking over former Church Street Tavern space

Colin WolfSeptember 2, 2016May 25, 2024

Photos from the United Forever Fundraiser at Cheyenne Saloon

by Orlando Weekly Staff July 5, 2016

43 awesome shots from our #OrlandoWeekend

by Orlando Weekly Staff October 6, 2014

Discover the juicy story behind 30 essential Orlando-area burgers

by Orlando Weekly Staff September 18, 2014