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Is Eatonville or St. Augustine the right spot for a Florida Black History Museum?

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 5/19 1:00A Stephen Hudak

After months of lobbying and debate, the choice has come down between Eatonville and St. Augustine, the clear front-runners to be home to the first Florida Museum of Black History. The two appear to...

Lobbyist arrested, accused of battery on Osceola School Board member

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 5/18 8:04A Skyler Swisher

A former state representative and lobbyist is accused of battery on Osceola County School Board member Jon Arguello ahead of an event at Fat Boy s Bar-B-Q in St. Cloud. Mike Horner, 56, was arrested...

Orlando Fringe 2024 review: 'Prowling the Abyss'

Orlando Weekly 5/18 7:27A Seth Kubersky

Medusa is back with a brand-new snake-free head, and she’s got quite a few bloody bones to pick with humanity — at least the male half — in this gonzo solo performance art piece starring writer Karen...

Orlando Fringe 2024 review: 'AWOL'

Orlando Weekly 5/18 7:23A Seth Kubersky

Time may make fools of us all, but the indignities of aging are made especially foolish in "AWOL," a two-man comedy from writer/performer Rob Gee. Jon Paterson co-stars as Cyril, a misanthropic...

Orlando Fringe 2024 review: 'Bangs, Bobs & Banter: Confessions of a Hairstylist'

Orlando Weekly 5/18 7:19A Seth Kubersky

Whether it’s a botched bleach job or a bad bowl cut, there’s no hair disaster that Nikki (writer/performer Joanna Rannelli) can’t repair, as she serves as a receptacle for her client’s most intimate...

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How Gatorland became an Orlando icon

Orlando Biz Journal 5/19 2:00A Sarah Kinbar

The theme park turns 75 this year. Here's how it has survived and thrived.

Orlando Fringe 2024 review: 'AWOL'

Orlando Weekly (Arts & Culture) 5/18 7:23A Seth Kubersky

Time may make fools of us all, but the indignities of aging are made especially foolish in "AWOL," a two-man comedy from writer/performer Rob Gee. Jon Paterson co-stars as Cyril, a misanthropic...

Orlando Fringe 2024 review: 'Bangs, Bobs & Banter: Confessions of a Hairstylist'

Orlando Weekly (Arts & Culture) 5/18 7:19A Seth Kubersky

Whether it’s a botched bleach job or a bad bowl cut, there’s no hair disaster that Nikki (writer/performer Joanna Rannelli) can’t repair, as she serves as a receptacle for her client’s most intimate...

Orlando Fringe Festival reviews: Shakespeare romp, (mis)adventures, a tango and a tiger

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 5/18 5:15A Lania Berger

Today’s Orlando Fringe Festival reviews include Breakneck Midsummer Night s Dream (highly recommended), a preview of Miss. Adventure,   Tango Palace, Tiger Daughter and Wrong Turn: A Final Girls...

The Plant Doctor: Divide your African irises to make more plants

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 5/17 11:00P Tom MacCubbin

Question: Our African irises have been in bloom after forming a large clump. When can they be divided and how to make smaller clusters? Answer: After enjoying the spring display of blooms it’s time to...

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thejohncheng’s Eat of the Week: Chuan Fu

Tasty Chomps 5/17 5:56A John Cheng

Restaurant: Chuan Fu Location: 1035 N Orlando Ave #105, Winter Park, FL 32789 If you are looking to add some spice to your life, from a food perspective, then check out Chuan Fu up in Winter Park....

'Bar Rescue' host Jon Taffer brings new Taffer's Tavern outpost to Orlando

Orlando Weekly (Food & Drink) 5/15 9:29A Sarah Lynott

Taffer’s Tavern, a full-service restaurant and bar concept by Bar Rescue host Jon Taffer, is coming to Orlando’s International Drive this winter. The new outpost, which will be the chain’s very first...

Some cool treats to cure your Orlando summertime phews

Orlando Weekly (Food & Drink) 5/14 7:00P Faiyaz Kara

Have you ever run an ice-cold soda can down your neck in the middle of a sultry Sunday afternoon? Or licked an ice cream cone while writhing on the hood of a car in short shorts? Then consider the...

Domu's Sonny Nguyen will open Rion’s Ocean Room and Gyukatsu Rose under the newly formed Small Food...

Orlando Weekly (Food & Drink) 5/10 4:20A Faiyaz Kara

Sonny Nguyen, the man behind highly lauded ramen-ya Domu and kushiyaki house Tori Tori, is launching a new restaurant collective dubbed the Small Food Group that will unveil a two-in-one restaurant...

2024 GLO Summer Fireworks Weekends – Memorial Day through Labor Day at Grande Lakes Orlando Resort

Tasty Chomps 5/8 5:23A Ricky Ly

Grande Lakes Orlando is a premier luxury resort nestled in a sprawling 500-acre sanctuary in the heart of Orlando, a perfect getaway for families and couples. On Saturdays, and holiday weekends from...

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Summer Outfits on a Budget

J's Everyday Fashion 5/8 5:51A J

I’m not doing a ton of shopping lately - but here are some of my favorite summer outfits so far! Pretty much every item is still in stock and budget-friendly, of course. The first pair of shorts truly...

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Gallese’s save and Lynn’s goal lift Lions at San Jose

Orlando City Soccer : Orlando Sentinel 5/18 8:25P Staff And Wire Reports

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Jack Lynn scored in the 89th minute and Pedro Gallese had four saves to help Orlando City beat the San Jose Earthquakes 1-0 Saturday night. Lions goalkeeper...

Surging Pride seek 1st victory in Seattle

Orlando Sentinel : Orlando Pride Soccer 5/18 11:22A Kyle Foley

By Kyle Foley Orlando Sentinel Correspondent The Orlando Pride will be out in Seattle on Sunday looking to make it 10 games in a row undefeated, including a six-game winning...

Orlando City could be turning corner on way to San Jose

Orlando City Soccer : Orlando Sentinel 5/17 11:45A Kyle Foley

By Kyle Foley Orlando Sentinel Correspondent There is no rest for the weary as Orlando City heads to San Jose for its third game in eight days. The Lions (3-5-4, 13 points)...

After embarrassing loss in first matchup, Orlando City takes another shot at Lionel Messi, Inter...

Orlando City Soccer : Orlando Sentinel 5/14 11:11A Kyle Foley

Orlando City earned a much-needed win last time out against the Philadelphia Union and returns home for a high-profile matchup with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami on Wednesday...

Gallese’s save preserves Orlando City’s victory at Philadelphia

Orlando City Soccer : Orlando Sentinel 5/11 7:08P Staff And Wire Reports

CHESTER, Pa. — Luis Muriel scored two goals for his first MLS tallies and Pedro Gallese stopped a penalty kick in the 88th minute to help Orlando City beat the Philadelphia...

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For Sale and Secure in Orlando, FL

Orlando Ave 5/14 2:19A tisner

Sometimes it’s necessary to leave your old home before it sells, and even if it’s in a safe community, there are steps that should be taken to make sure the home and its components are secure. ...

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