Diane Ladd, 3-time Oscar nominee, dies at 89

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 11/3 8:42A Associated Press

OJAI, Calif. (AP) — Diane Ladd, the three-time Academy Award nominee whose roles ranged from the brash waitress in “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” to the protective mother in “Wild at Heart,” has...

Orlando Science Center Honors Veterans and their Families with Special Military Discount

My Central Florida Family 11/3 5:58A Brandi Zrallack

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Children’s Health Collaborative Invests in New Initiatives to Support Children in Central Florida

My Central Florida Family 11/3 4:41A Brandi Zrallack

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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Which stars are joining this year’s lineup?

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 11/3 4:21A Associated Press

By MARK KENNEDY, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Ciara,  Foreigner,  Lil Jon,  Kool & the Gang,  Busta Rhymes,  Mickey Guyton  and Teyana Taylor will feature in this year’s  Macy’s Thanksgiving Day...

‘Carmina Burana,’ ‘Rhapsody in Blue’: Top hits sound first-rate | Review

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 11/2 10:00P Matthew J. Palm

Generally, a classical-music concert has that one big piece that obviously qualifies as the headliner, the big draw for the show. But when you program Carmina Burana and Rhapsody in Blue on the same program, what is the star attraction? Both...

Plant Doctor: Sow pansies now to enjoy a panoply of colors in cooler months

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 10/31 11:00P Tom MacCubbin

Question : In our northern gardens we planted pansies in the fall. When can they be added to Florida gardens and containers? Answer : Pansy time is finally here. These flowers with smiling faces and...

November in the Garden for Central Florida

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 10/31 10:00P Tom MacCubbin

The Almanac Average temperature: High 79, Low 59 Rainfall: 2.32 inches 1. Moon phases Full moon: Nov. 5 Last quarter: Nov. 12 New moon: Nov. 20 First quarter: Nov. 28 2. Moon sign planting dates Above-ground crops:  1, 4, 5, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29...

Skateboarders Bring Rad Science to Life at Orlando Science Center November 1

My Central Florida Family 10/31 4:15A Brandi Zrallack

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Reopening of Austin’s Coffee in Winter Park delayed due to septic issues

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 10/30 8:18A Brian Bell

Issues with the septic system at the new home of Austin s Coffee have forced the owners to delay reopening the Winter Park mainstay for local arts and entertainment. The shop located for decades at...

Comcast: Epic Universe gives boost to quarterly earnings report

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 10/30 3:35A Dewayne Bevil

Theme park revenue climbed 18.7% in the third quarter for Comcast Corp. , propelled by the early months of operation of Epic Universe , the company reported Thursday. The attractions segment, which...

Boo tube: Imagineering series scares up Haunted Mansion facts

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 10/29 11:06P Dewayne Bevil

It takes a lot to make those grim, grinning ghosts come out to socialize. The latest installment of We Call It Imagineering, the Disney-produced YouTube series, dives into details of Haunted Mansion ,...

More worldwide acclaim for Orlando’s Steinmetz Hall

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 10/29 10:04P Matthew J. Palm

Steinmetz Hall has once again been named one of the world s most remarkable theaters — this time by National Geographic . The venue at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts was placed on a...

Fall Fiesta in the Park: More than 200 artists, crafters at Lake Eola this weekend

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 10/29 10:00P Patrick Connolly

The sidewalks of Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando will be bustling with art and life this weekend as Fall Fiesta in the Park pops up for its annual show. The event, now in its 54th year, returns...

Witch you had Halloween plans? Consider these Orlando haunts

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 10/29 10:00P Amy Drew Thompson

Halloween s on a Friday this year, so if you re anything like me (drinking in the driveway, handing out candy, delighting and occasionally terrifying neighborhood children with your vampire fangs),...

More holiday to-dos at SeaWorld, Legoland, Disney Jollywood Nights

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 10/29 12:07A Dewayne Bevil

The jack-o -lanterns are not yet rotting, but we have fresh information about holiday happenings at three Central Florida theme parks. Visitors may see the return of the sea lion show at SeaWorld...