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Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 8/28 11:00P Matthew J. Palm

With a quack-quack here, and a quack-quack there, Orlando Family Stage is celebrating its centennial year with a development that s just ducky. Perhaps you ve noticed the proliferation of purple...

Florida Children’s Book Festival, Zora Neale Hurston Fest, Immerse among notable special events

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 8/28 3:30A Matthew J. Palm

IN THE SPOTLIGHT Florida Children s Book Festival WHAT: This inaugural event, from Orlando Family Stage and Writer s Block Bookstore, is designed to be a joyful celebration of imagination, creativity,...

‘Wit’ is a hit at growing franchise Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks | Review

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 8/27 11:00P Amy Drew Thompson

I love the Reddit threads about cheesesteak. For a non-Philadelphian, it s gloriously devoid of stress. I feel safe here. Above the fray. I am merely interested. Occasionally amused. As a New Yorker,...

Parking Spaces for Pride ‘just about the community’ says Se7enbites owner

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 8/27 7:00A Amy Drew Thompson

When Se7enbites owner Trina Gregory saw the negative reaction following the removal of the rainbow crosswalk outside Orlando s Pulse nightclub , she felt a desire to respond differently. I feel like we re all in this place of trying to heal and...

Florida Kids & Family Expo 2025 Recap: Top Highlights from Orlando’s Biggest Family Event

My Central Florida Family 8/27 4:14A Brandi Zrallack

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Journalism doc, Chevy Chase, ‘Ralphie’ and ‘Rocky Horror’ 50th star in film season

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 8/27 3:30A Matthew J. Palm

IN THE SPOTLIGHT Stripped for Parts — American Journalism on the Brink WHAT: It s not often the Orlando Sentinel finds itself in the movies, but it has a part to play in Stripped for Parts — American...

Flamenco ‘Nutcracker,’ World Ballet Competition, ‘Great Gatsby’ dance back onto Orlando stages

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 8/26 11:00P Matthew J. Palm

IN THE SPOTLIGHT Cascanueces WHAT: Flamenco del Sol dance company puts a rhythmic twist on perennial holiday favorite The Nutcracker — Cascanueces in Spanish — the story of a little girl s adventures...

Bourbon Heritage Month: Local distillers contribute to the spirit of America

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 8/26 11:00P Amy Drew Thompson

Locals have been enjoying the spoils of Winter Park Distilling Company s stills since 2010, but when their dual public house, which was also home to the Bear & Peacock Brewery, shuttered its doors on...

Howl-O-Scream Returns to Busch Gardens with All-New Screams and Discounted Tickets

My Central Florida Family 8/26 8:57A Brandi Zrallack

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Boots, Bulls, and Barrels: A Night of Rodeo Thrill the Whole Family Will Love

My Central Florida Family 8/26 8:50A Brandi Zrallack

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Pictures: First look at the 2025 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 8/26 8:48A Joe Burbank

A sneak peek at the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, photographed Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The festival —featuring bites and beverages from more than 35 global marketplace kiosks— kicks...

Gatorland’s Gators, Ghosts and Goblins Returns for a Seventh Year of Family Fun and Fright

My Central Florida Family 8/26 8:40A Brandi Zrallack

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Two years in photos of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, now engaged

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 8/26 8:40A Associated Press

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged, they announced Tuesday . In a five-photo joint post on Instagram, the superstar singer and football player revealed their engagement, the fairytale...

Island H2O Water Park Drops Limited-Time 2026 Season Pass Sale

My Central Florida Family 8/26 8:32A Brandi Zrallack

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Oviedo Mall Launches Limited-Time SplatterQuest Blacklight Paint Experience

My Central Florida Family 8/26 8:24A Brandi Zrallack

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