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A new organizing drive at Disney Springs sparks both excitement and some opposition

Orlando Weekly 5/3 11:53A McKenna Schueler

Earlier this week, workers for nonunion restaurants at Disney Springs in Orlando announced a historic campaign to organize with Unite Here Local 737, a labor union that represents thousands of...

Ivanhoe Vibes concert series showcases Orlando musicians and neighborhood businesses through June

Orlando Weekly 5/3 10:04A Matthew Moyer

Watch out, Music in Mills — Ivanhoe Village has its own concert series going on all over the neighborhood. Here's the current rundown of Ivanhoe Vibes concerts: Friday, May 3 Tyler Crane at Gnarly...

Her 10-year-old killed a woman. Now an Orlando woman has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 5/3 9:11A Cristóbal Reyes

A mother is facing a five-year prison sentence in the killing of Lashun Rodgers, nearly two years after the woman s child shot the 41-year-old during an argument at an...

Mortgage rate forecast for May 2024: No break for homebuyers

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 5/3 8:45A Tribune News Service

Jeff Ostrowski | Bankrate.com (TNS) As homebuyers grapple with record prices this spring,  mortgage rates  have also crept up. On a 30-year fixed loan, the average rate was...

After shooting, Cabana Live planning more events this weekend

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 5/3 8:43A Martin E. Comas

A week after an early-morning shooting at Cabana Live injured 10 people — including an NFL player — the restaurant and bar plans to hold several events this weekend, and the...

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‘Hacks’ review: Jean Smart’s Deborah Vance sets her sights on a late-night talk show gig in Season...

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 5/3 10:11A Nina Metz

There’s real tenderness in a show like “Hacks.” Real cruelty, too, and that’s separate from its insult comedy sensibility. Back for its third and strongest season on Max, the Joan Rivers-esque showbiz...

Ivanhoe Vibes concert series showcases Orlando musicians and neighborhood businesses through June

Orlando Weekly (Music) 5/3 10:04A Matthew Moyer

Watch out, Music in Mills — Ivanhoe Village has its own concert series going on all over the neighborhood. Here's the current rundown of Ivanhoe Vibes concerts: Friday, May 3 Tyler Crane at Gnarly...

Orange County considers offering film, TV production incentives

Orlando Biz Journal 5/3 10:01A Ryan Lynch

Since Florida ended its statewide incentives in 2016, more counties have offered their own to draw business here.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sticks fork in lab-grown meat

Orlando Biz Journal 5/3 9:13A Jim Turner

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a controversial measure that will bar selling or manufacturing lab-grown meat in Florida. Here's more.

Brightline ends monthly passes. What's next for commuters.

Orlando Biz Journal 5/3 9:09A Cortney Danielle Moore

Here's why the Miami-based rail company made the decision, and what it plans to do next.

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New Orlando restaurants to try this weekend: Thai street food, AYCE sushi, 'Orlando's only authentic...

Orlando Weekly (Food & Drink) 5/2 4:35A Faiyaz Kara

Schmankerl Stub'n, from the folks behind Dan's Bavarian Takeout, is being billed as "Orlando's only authentic German restaurant" and will serve scratch-made German classics and modern dishes beginning...

Winter Garden's Simply Capri rouses with the coastal cuisine of Amalfi and Southern Italy

Orlando Weekly (Food & Drink) 4/30 7:00P Faiyaz Kara

Nick Valenti has quite the résumé — James Beard Award winner, chairman emeritus at the Culinary Institute of America and former Patina Restaurant Group (now Delaware North) CEO. He's been responsible...

Kyuramen ladles bowls of soup worthy of a journey out to the UCF corridor

Orlando Weekly (Food & Drink) 4/23 10:00P Faiyaz Kara

In a town where ramen enthusiasts have no shortage of options in which to get their soup on, a newcomer had better not bring a subpar slurp, 'cuz this city will toss that baby out with its bathwater....

Winter Park-based Tijuana Flats closes 10 Florida stores following bankruptcy filing

Orlando Weekly (Food & Drink) 4/23 9:38A Chloe Greenberg

Winter Park-based Tex-Mex chain Tijuana Flats has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will close 11 of its stores, 10 of which are in Florida, according to a announcement from the chain. In...

Giveaway: The Tap Room at Dubsdread Celebrates Historic 100 Years in College Park

Tasty Chomps 4/23 7:22A Tiffany Nguyen

Happy 100 Years, The Tap Room at Dubsdread ! The Tap Room at Dubsdread may have one of the longest histories in Orlando.  Dating back to when the golf course first opened in 1924, it eventually became...

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The Return of Ric Rac

Central Florida Chic 4/29 12:02P Danielle

One of my favorite embellishments has made its return for 2024, Ric Rac! One may remember the hype around Ric Rac before covid turned the world upside. I certainly was obsessed with this wavy little...

Packing for an Alaska Cruise

Green Fashionista 4/23 11:30P noreply@blogger.com (Kate at Gre

Tap tap... is this thing on? I just saw that it's been over 2 months since I hit publish on a blog post. What can I say - things have been crazy. Some really hard stuff, some good stuff, and just all...

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Orlando City struggles to gain footing on defense

Orlando City Soccer : Orlando Sentinel 5/3 10:00A Kyle Foley

It’s been a slow start to the season and Orlando City could use a good result, especially after the disappointment of last weekend’s collapse against Toronto FC . The Lions...

Magic’s Gary Harris game-time decision for Game 6 vs. Cavs

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 5/2 8:22A Jason Beede

Gary Harris was not a full participant at Magic practice Thursday at the AdventHealth Training Center ahead of Friday s Game 6 against the Cavs , coach Jamahl Mosley said. The...

Magic’s Markelle Fultz earns votes for NBA’s top teammate

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 5/1 6:26A Jason Beede

CLEVELAND — As one of the longest tenured members of the Magic , point guard Markelle Fultz has seen a little bit of everything in his time in Orlando . Fultz, who is one of...

Smallest details matter most in Magic’s effort to force Game 7 vs. Cavs

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 5/1 12:00A Jason Beede

CLEVELAND — Jamahl Mosley requested a pen moments before sitting down to speak with reporters shortly after the Magic fell behind 3-2 to the Cavs on Tuesday night. In his first playoff series as a...

Courage tend to be difficult matchup for Pride

Orlando Sentinel : Orlando Pride Soccer 4/30 9:47A Kyle Foley

The Orlando Pride return home after a thrilling win in Washington D.C. hoping to continue their undefeated start in a midweek matchup against North Carolina. The Pride (3-0-3,...

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Recycling the Right Way in Orlando, FL

Orlando Ave 4/30 1:00A tisner

Despite decades of recycling programs, many Americans are still doing it wrong.  Many things that can’t be recycled are tossed in the bins, and with changes in the way plastics are manufactured now,...

Orlando State of the Market March 2024

Orlando Ave 4/24 5:24A tisner

New Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association data shows spike in listings kicking off the new year State of the Market Overall sales rose 17.7% from February to March. There were 2,559 sales in March, up...

Easy Updates Before You Sell in Orlando, FL

Orlando Ave 4/23 1:43A tisner

Once you decide to sell your home, you want it to look its best, and a total remodel may be out of your budget.  Thankfully, there are some quick and affordable updates to add to your home to give it...

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