Posted inMusic
Leatherette and Body Shop say adieu to Orlando
Our hearts sink, but we must bid farewell to two formidable local bands at the same time
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Posted inNews
Gov. DeSantis signs bill to overturn Disney development agreement
DeSantis signed the bill as Florida’s legislative session comes to an end
Posted inNews
Pulse memorial now won’t be built at the former nightclub property
Reactions to the news were a mix of hurt and outrage from local community leaders
Posted inNews
After being sued, Gov. DeSantis calls Disney lawsuit ‘political’ and without ‘merit’
Disney contends it was left with no choice against ‘a relentless campaign to weaponize government power’
Posted inMusic
Hayley Kiyoko gives us a panoramic view into her latest tour as Orlando kicks off the U.S. leg
‘It’s loving, it’s sexy, it’s loud’
Posted inArts + Culture
Orlando bookstores celebrate Independent Bookstore Day this weekend
Expect exclusive merch (tote bags, book people!), deals and more
Posted inArts + Culture
The Super Gigantic Garage Sale has us seriously considering a drive to Ocala this weekend
The sale attracted more than 5,500 shoppers last year.
Posted inNews
Immigrant-advocacy groups drop lawsuit over DeSantis administration’s migrant flights
The lawsuit was based on a now-moot part of the state budget that was used to fund the flights, which sparked a national controversy
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Florida Senate approves bill that shields travel records and who visits Gov. DeSantis’ mansion
The measure would create a public-records exemption for information held by law-enforcement agencies related to ‘security or transportation services’
Posted inArts + Culture
SeaWorld Orlando’s new stand-up surf-themed coaster opens in May
SeaWorld was stoked to announce Pipeline, their seventh roller coaster
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Mass hysteria, grumpiness ensues as Florida Division of Emergency Management ruins everyone’s morning
They later apologized for the test alert, saying it was meant to be on TV, not phones
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Bills to end Reedy Creek agreement approved, move to Florida House and Senate
Gov. DeSantis’ moves to strip Disney of its self-governing power continue
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Disney bites back with numbers, facts to refute DeSantis’ rationale for ‘hostile takeover’
‘In 2022 … the Walt Disney Company was the largest single taxpayer in Central Florida.’
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Gov. DeSantis announces plan to revoke Reedy Creek development agreement
DeSantis said his hand-picked board to replace the former Reedy Creek leaders will consider how undeveloped Disney land can be used
Posted inOrlando Guides
Get away and play for a day at Orlando’s homegrown attractions
Your guide to the wildest wonderful spots driving distance from Orlando
Posted inArts + Culture
SeaWorld and Busch Gardens running a Florida resident ticket deal for a very limited time
Two parks, two days, a hundred bucks.
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PETA calls out SeaWorld Orlando after obtaining records of dolphin and trainer injuries
They have called on SeaWorld Orlando to send its animals to sea sanctuaries
Posted inFood + Drink
Guy Fieri is coming to Orlando to debut new menus at Chicken Guy! this week
Flavortown just got a little closer to home
Posted inFood + Drink
Michelin announces eight Orlando additions to its restaurant guide
Full 2023 Florida guide to be revealed May 11 in Miami
