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Sen. Geraldine Thompson passed away, a group of Orlando students were barred from a GOP state rep’s office, OCPS became one of the only districts in Florida to provide paid maternity leave for school staff, and other news you may have missed.
BY MCKENNA SCHUELER, THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA AND THE FLORIDA PHOENIX
» State Sen. Geraldine Thompson, longtime lawmaker and educator, dies at 76 Thompson, who spent most of the past two decades in the Legislature representing parts of Central Florida, died last week at 76 following complications from knee surgery, according to a statement from her family. Family members described her as a “dedicated public servant and visionary leader. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose love, wisdom and compassion shaped their lives and the lives of so many in their community and across the state.” Thompson was first elected to the state House in 2006, where she spent six years. She was elected to the Senate in 2012 and then ran for Congress in 2016, losing to Val Demings in the Democratic primary. Thompson returned to the House two years later and then returned to the Senate in 2022. “Over the course of her career she championed access to health care, giving our kids the education they deserve and preserving Black history and culture — most notably the establishment of the Wells’ Built Museum of African American History and Culture in Orlando,” the Florida Democratic Party said in a statement. The museum occupies the site of a hotel that housed Black musicians during segregation.
» Immigrant rights activist Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet files to run for Florida House Immigrant rights activist and Hope CommUnity Center executive director Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet has officially filed to run for State Rep. Anna Eskamani’s seat in the Florida House in 2026, representing parts of Orlando. Eskamani, who’s term-limited from running for re-election, asked if he’d be willing to run, both she and Sousa-Lazaballet confirmed to Orlando Weekly. Sousa-Lazaballet, 38, is a Brazilian immigrant and longtime advocate for immigration reform. In the Florida House, however, he says his main focus would be addressing economic, educational and environmental issues, and advocating for expanded access to affordable healthcare. He’s never held public office before, but has extensive experience with budgets and management (as executive director of a nonprofit), as well as community organizing, which has helped him connect with people across all walks of life and build relationships. Sousa-Lazaballet is running for Florida House District 42 as a Democrat in a blue-leaning district.
» Orlando students barred from GOP representative’s office
A group of student activists from the Orlando area showed up to State Rep. Susan Placensia’s (R-Orlando) office last Wednesday in Winter Park only to be met by Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputies and denied entry. The students, including students and alumni from UCF and Valencia College, were planning to deliver a petition to Plasencia urging her to vote against a proposal in the state Legislature that would, among other things, repeal a decade-old policy that allows undocumented students living in Florida to pay in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities. Plasencia had previously supported the tuition policy, yet pivoted when the issue came up again this year. The state Legislature convened three (yes, three) special legislative sessions over the last month alone to address immigration policy, in the wake of Donald Trump’s return to the White House. The immigration reform bills proposed by Florida Republicans — after reaching a compromise with Gov. Ron DeSantis — were approved by the GOP-controlled state Legislature, despite Dems’ protests, with Plasencia voting in favor of the tuition policy repeal. Plasencia’s district is one of the youngest in the state, demographically, mostly because it includes UCF.
» Restaurant worker at Universal CityWalk’s Cowfish files lawsuit over wage theft
A food runner at Universal CityWalk’s Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar in Orlando has filed a lawsuit against Universal, accusing the billion-dollar entertainment complex of stealing her lawfully earned wages. Tonia Roberts, 57, a food runner of about one year, specifically contends in her lawsuit that Universal improperly utilized Florida’s tip credit, ultimately paying her less than what she was owed for her work. Florida’s current minimum wage for nontipped workers is $13 an hour, while workers who earn tips must be paid a minimum wage of at least $9.98 per hour. For tipped workers, that can include a tip credit of up to $3.02 per hour, meaning an employer can count up to $3.02 of the hourly minimum in earned tips. Essentially, the tip credit allows employers to pay workers a lower base wage, with the expectation that earned tips will make up the difference.
Roberts’ lawsuit, however, accuses Universal — one of the largest employers in the Central Florida region — of improperly using the tip credit by too often assigning her “side work” that was not tip-producing — for instance, getting plates and silverware together and preparing sauces. The lawsuit also argues Universal Orlando improperly used a tipping pool system by distributing tips to tipped workers as well as nontipped employees who have a higher wage floor. A spokesperson for Universal Orlando, when reached by email, declined to comment on the case, sharing they don’t comment on pending litigation.
» OCPS to provide paid maternity leave for school staff
Orange County Public Schools will become one of the only school districts in the state of Florida to offer paid maternity leave for new moms, after reaching an agreement with the local teachers union. According to Orange County Classroom Teachers Association president Clinton McCracken, the union reached an agreement with the district and another union representing non-instructional school employees in late January to offer up to three weeks of paid leave for school staff. The union was originally pushing for 12 weeks of paid parental leave — i.e., not just for people who have given birth but for their partners and for parents of adopted children, too — but this was the compromise they reached with the district for now. The union plans to fight for more, however. After three paid weeks of leave, new moms will also have access to nine weeks of unpaid leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, and can also use any sick leave they’ve accumulated. As far as McCracken’s aware, only Leon and Brevard counties offer any paid leave following the birth of a child. In Broward, school staff get two weeks of paid leave; in Leon County, five days. According to both the union and the district, the Orange County policy will take effect July 1.
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Florida Senate committee advances bill that would ban governments, schools from flying Pride flags
BY MCKENNA SCHUELER
ARepublican-backed proposal to ban local governments and schools from displaying “politically partisan” flags, as well as Pride flags, advanced through a Florida Senate committee last week, ahead of the official start of Florida’s 2025 legislative session next month.
The proposed legislation (SB 100) is a repeat bill that has been filed for consideration by state lawmakers for the last two years in a row, and has failed to pass. According to Republican Florida Sen. Randy Fine, the bill sponsor, the intent of the bill is to keep “political message” flags out of government buildings.
The proposal, however, has been criticized for targeting Pride flags, as well as flags promoting racial justice movements like Black Lives Matter. Under the proposal, local government entities — including public colleges, universities and K-12 schools — would be prohibited from displaying any flag that represents a “political viewpoint,” including, “but not limited to, a politically partisan, racial, sexual orientation and gender, or political ideology viewpoint.”
When prompted by Sen. Kristen Arrington, D-Kissimmee, Fine confirmed that this would include Pride flags flown by the city of Orlando, for instance, during any sort of event commemorating the Pulse nightclub massacre of 2016.
“The community can fly any flags they want,” Fine said. “But the government would not be in
the business of political viewpoints.”
Fine has in recent years sponsored bills targeting access to gender-affirming care for transgender people in Florida and drag performances. In a press release announcing his refiling of the flag bill, Fine’s office declared that the bill would “ban the use of fictional country flags like ‘Palestine,’ pro-violence ‘Black Lives Matter’ flags, woke and pro-grooming ideological flags, and the flags of any political candidates in government buildings.”
During discussion of the bill last Tuesday, Democratic Sen. Tina Polsky questioned Fine specifically on the “pro-grooming” descriptor. “How is a flag grooming children?” she asked, incredulously.
“The purpose of this is, the government should not be taking political positions by flying political flags,” Fine responded. “It’s not a difficult concept to understand.”
force to prevent the desecration, destruction, or removal of the United States flag, or to replace it to a prominent position, except when directly ordered not to do so by a law enforcement officer who is acting in the scope of his or her employment,” according to a bill analysis.
“Reasonable force” is not defined in state statutes — nor in Fine’s proposal, leaving one’s interpretation of the term rather ambiguous. “We don’t have a definition of reasonable force. And when I Google ‘reasonable force,’ it’s a little bit scary with the opportunities or what things that can be done to individuals,” Arrington noted.
Members of the public, during the public comment portion of the Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing, expressed frustration over Florida lawmakers prioritizing a bill about flags over bread-and-butter issues.
“Right now we’re entertaining a bill that deals with a piece of fabric,” said Sarasota County resident Sebastian Martinez. “And that’s the No. 1 priority, when people in Sarasota County, Florida — they can’t afford health insurance. We’re devastated by the hurricanes, and are still repairing their businesses. But we’re worried about a flag, which doesn’t make sense.”
‘Flags are not the reason you can’t afford eggs.’
Arrington also pressed Fine on another provision of the bill that “allows an active or retired member of the United States Armed Forces or National Guard to use reasonable
Jon Harris Maurer, public policy director for Equality Florida, also put it bluntly. “Flags are not the reason that you can’t afford eggs. Flags are not the reason that your insurance policy is being canceled, and flags are not the reasons that Floridians cannot afford housing. And yet this is the committee’s first priority.”
The eight-member committee nonetheless advanced SB 100 in a 5 to 2 vote along party lines that afternoon, with Republicans in support. One member of the committee, Sen. Erin Grall, was absent.
“We’re working on this because of all the parents who have contacted me,” said Sen. Jason Brodeur, R-Lake Mary, a member of the committee who supported the bill. “They expect that when their children go to school, that they’re learning reading, writing and arithmetic and not propaganda.”
Jackson Oberlink, legislative director for the progressive Florida for All coalition, similarly questioned lawmakers’ priorities in his own testimony. “This bill isn’t about any real issues Floridians are facing. It’s a distraction,” he argued. “While Floridians face soaring housing costs, skyrocketing property insurance and stagnant wages, this Legislature wastes time on yet another manufactured culture war designed to divide us and turn us against each other.”
Fine, who is currently campaigning for U.S. Congress, also blamed members of the public who showed up for public comment for why state legislators can’t focus on issues like high property insurance costs. “We spend an hour listening to public comment. Frankly, I could make the similarly specious argument that that’s time that we could have gotten back to working on insurance and all of these other things,” he said. “So it works both ways.”
Florida’s 60-day regular legislative session doesn’t officially kick off until March 4, but committees are hearing select legislation ahead of time in preparation, including Fine’s flag bill — ostensibly a priority. Lawmakers historically file hundreds of bills for consideration during the legislative session, and only a fraction actually pass and head to the Governor’s desk for final approval.
Fine’s bill needs to clear two other legislative committees, plus get approval from a majority in the Florida House and Senate during the legislative session, in order to pass.
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Project DTO spreads wings
Orlando breaks ground on new butterfly sculpture garden at Lake Eola Park
BY CAMILA ESCOBAR
Orlando’s Lake Eola Park is getting a brand-new artful addition as part of the city’s Project DTO initiative.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, City Commissioner Patty Sheehan and the Orlando Land Trust broke ground on the Lake Eola Park butterfly sculpture garden, which was funded by the Orlando Land Trust through the Grandmother’s Legacy of Love campaign.
The project features large-scale butterfly sculptures, curated landscaping and interactive elements
for visitors. It aims to create a peaceful retreat and enhance the park’s existing atmosphere. The garden is expected to be completed in fall 2025.
The Orlando Land Trust, a nonprofit focused on preserving and enhancing green spaces, led fundraising for the garden as part of an effort to improve downtown Orlando’s livability and accessibility. The garden comes as part of the Trust’s project to convert the southwest corner of Lake Eola Park into public green space. news@orlandoweekly.com
Dyer, Sheehan and members of Orlando Land Trust | Photo courtesy City of Orlando
DIVE DEEP
After a lengthy hiatus, Immerse brings everything from the Blue Man Group to the Merita Bread sign back to downtown’s streets
BY JUNO LE
This weekend sees the long-awaited return of a three-day arts takeover of downtown Orlando — Creative City Project’s signature Immerse performing arts festival. Following a three-year hiatus, Immerse is celebrating a 10th iteration as hundreds of performers and art installations turn 10 blocks of downtown Orlando into live stages and canvases.
Heading up this year’s installment of Immerse are some very big names in the form of Blue Man Group, Cirque du Soleil and Broadway star and Orlando native Michael James Scott.
Leading Creative City Project’s artistic direction, the organization’s founder Cole NeSmith holds deep connections with Orlando-based creatives and a long history of giving those performers stages, both ad hoc and formal.
In October 2012, NeSmith, alongside a cadre of local artists, spontaneously began putting on public shows. On a whim, NeSmith reached
out to Cirque du Soleil, who had a residence at Disney Springs at the time. With NeSmith aiding and abetting, the troupe put on a 45-minute original performance in front of City Hall. Thirty days of shows, public art displays and increased media attention later, NeSmith saw the beginnings of a new and very ambitious undertaking.
“At the end of the day I was like, ‘OK, this was an incredible first experiment. What does this turn into?’ And really it has just been that same spirit of creative people coming together and just kind of increasing scale over time,” NeSmith says.
With Immerse mere days away from returning, there’s one quite notable and surprising act to look forward to: Blue Man Group.
The enigmatic cobalt-faced performers haven’t really played Orlando since closing their previous show at Universal Orlando in 2021 due to COVID-19. Immerse essentially serves as their
reintroduction to the City Beautiful ahead of an upcoming residency at Icon Park.
Blue Man Group and Cirque du Soleil are big names in the performing arts, but participating in Immerse — an event that gets them up close and personal with their audience — allows the global talents to connect directly with a community that has long embraced them.
“While these are performing arts organizations that are recognized around the world, we have the special opportunity for [Blue Man Group] to be a part of our community. And I think both Cirque du Soleil and Blue Man Group at their heart aren’t just for-profit art companies. They are people who care about the communities where they are,” says NeSmith.
Immerse will also showcase plenty of locally grown creative acts, including Chris Keough’s Orlando Vocal Collective.
“It’s 21 singers and they’ll be with a live band and some percussion on three 40-foot scaffolding towers on Seneff Plaza,” NeSmith says.“Chris has created a 16-minute fusion of songs from Beyoncé [to] Michael Jackson. These 21 singers, all of them are incredible vocalists and professionals and some of the sounds that they create are so thrilling that I truly think that those who get to see that will be talking about it for a long time.”
The arts festival is public and almost entirely free for all to attend — save for ticket upgrades for special viewing areas and other, ahem , immersive packages — but for Creative City Project, this comes at a cost. During the hiatus
Friday-Sunday, Feb. 21-23
since the last Immerse in 2021, the organization has had time to gather backing forces and funds, including support from Orange County.
“We have been working with the County and the city on saying, ‘Hey, we believe that Immerse is transformative for our community. It platforms and pays artists to participate, it continues to expand what our community is known for, not only for world-class theme parks, but also for incredible art and incredible culture and performance,’” says NeSmith. “So it’s been that two-year process of setting up that funding so we can make sure that Immerse can exist and continue as an asset to the community as a whole.”
To turn 10 city blocks of downtown Orlando into interactive art and theater spaces, Creative City Project has worked with the Downtown Development Board, the Dr. Phillips Center and many local businesses to tackle the myriad logistics of maintaining traffic control, safety, security and permitting.
Recently, the city reopened Orange Avenue to traffic on weekends, but NeSmith says that Orange Avenue and other adjoining streets will be closed to traffic during the festival.
A local deep cut of this year’s Immerse is the resurrection and relighting of the Merita Bread sign, which has been stored at the Morse Museum since 2014. For Orlando natives like NeSmith, the sign’s revival brings back a rush of nostalgia.
“I have memories of driving down I-4 as a kid with my mom and rolling down the window in hopes of Merita baking fresh bread that I could smell,” says NeSmith. “So I will say that you will smell something at the installation. I will also say that there’s nothing like real fresh-baked bread, but we’ve tried to get as close as possible.”
Immerse celebrates and platforms the creative work of local artists in a public space where Orlandoans can directly interact with them, a result of NeSmith’s collaborative work with his team dating back to the moment he started making those initial phone calls back in 2012.
“The thing that we’re making for the people of our city and those who come in from outside the city to experience this thing really does make a difference and transforms the way people experience and see Orlando,” says NeSmith.“For me, a lot of this may be selfish. I want to live in a city where artists and creative people feel like they can be at home. I love creative people and I want to live in a place with a lot of creative people and I think that Immerse is instrumental in helping create that place.”
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The Blue Man Group: Their return to Orlando starts at Immerse | Photo by Grizzlee Martin
SPRING GUIDE 2025:
All the best spring festivals, fairs and happenings leading up to summer
THROUGH THURSDAY, FEB. 20
Osceola County Fair 2025 Amusement rides, games, exciting exhibits, livestock shows, fair food, and a demolition derby. Osceola Heritage Park, 1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee; $5-$10; 321-697-3050; ohpark.com.
THURSDAY-SATURDAY, FEB. 20-22
Whippersnap Music and Arts Festival A three-day music, camping and arts festival. Look for the pre-party on the 19th featuring Steeln’ Peaches, too. Florida Sand Music Ranch, 85 Myers Road, Brooksville; $75-$185; 352-754-3082; floridasandmusicranch.com.
THURSDAY-SUNDAY, FEB. 20-23
Winter Park Arts Weekend This four-day arts extravaganza will feature dozens of community events and performances at Central Park’s Main Stage and 20-plus cultural venues throughout the city. Central Park and various other locations, Winter Park; various prices; wpinspires.org.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, FEB. 21-23
Immerse You get up close and personal with art. Immerse spans 10 city blocks of downtown Orlando, filled with epic live performances, immersive art installations, and unexpected creative moments. Downtown Orlando, 455 S. Orange Ave.; free-$175.
8th Annual Sanford Porchfest Music Festival Eighteen citizen porch venues plus over 70 musical acts. 100% of the proceeds (merch sales, general donations and art auction) go back to the community through funding art-based youth pro-
where the winning team will take home up to 150 bottles of wine. 4 pm; Lake Eola Park, North Rosalind Avenue and East Washington Street; $45-$95.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, FEB. 22-23
gramming and fine-art scholarships. Centennial Park, Park Avenue and Fourth Street, Sanford; free; 407-330-5607; sanfordporchfest.org.
SATURDAY, FEB. 22
NextStep Orlando’s 15th Annual Walk-nRoll-a-Thon Community event to raise awareness and support for spinal cord injuries and other neurological disabilities. 5 pm; Cranes Roost Park, 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs; $10$20; 407-571-9974.
SATURDAY, FEB. 22
Cupid’s Undie Run Cupid’s Undie Run kicks off with drinking and dancing, then we jog it out with a mile(ish) run and end it all with an epic dance party! Noon; Elixir, 9 W. Washington St.; $40; 800-323-7938; my.cupids.org.
SATURDAY, FEB. 22
Maskenball 2025 Don thee now your Mardi Gras costume for the annual Maskenball, featuring the popular Europa Band. 6 pm; German American Society of Central Florida, 381 Orange Lane, Casselberry; free-$30; 407-834-0574; orlandogermanclub.com.
SATURDAY, FEB. 22
Sam Flax Wall Project Sixteen Orlando-area mural artists, skateboard painting, food trucks, interactive art stations, and DJ Nigel. 10 am; Sam Flax of Orlando, 1800 E. Colonial Drive; free; 407898-9785; samflaxorlando.com.
SATURDAY, FEB. 22
Seven Seas Food Festival: Shaggy It may have been you, BTW. 7 pm; SeaWorld, 7007 SeaWorld Drive; 407-363-2613; seaworld.com.
SATURDAY, FEB. 22
Wine Wars Wine Wars is a fun competitive wine-tasting festival benefiting a local charity,
PlantCon International 2025 PlantCon is a comprehensive event for plant enthusiasts, showcasing over 100 plant exhibitors, workshops, and networking opportunities. Attendees can explore an expansive plant market with a variety of plants and plant-related products, from rare specimens to beginner-friendly selections. The event will also feature free workshops and presentations. 10 am-6 pm Saturday and Sunday; DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld, 10100 International Drive; $35; 407-352-1100; plantcon.org.
FEB. 23-MARCH 1
Wekiva Paint Out
The Wekiva Paint Out is back, blending art and nature to celebrate and protect the Wekiva River.
From Feb. 23 to March 1, artists from across the country take over Wekiva Island and Wekiwa Springs State Park as they paint en plein air. For a full schedule, visit wekivapaintout.com/events. 10 am; Wekiva Island, 1014 Miami Springs Drive, Longwood; $6-$90; 407-862-1500.
FEB. 27-MARCH 9
Central Florida Fair
Enjoy a midway featuring rides, games, food, live music and entertainment, animals, livestock exhibitions and competitive exhibits, and more. Ages 17 and under need a verified parental/legal guardian 21 or older. Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Drive; $5-$16.50; 407-295-3247.
FEB. 27-MARCH 9
Florida Strawberry Festival
Strawberries, shortcake, big name concerts, rides, stage shows, food galore, exhibits, displays, contests and a berry sweet time for the whole family. Strawberry Festival Grounds, 303 N. Lemon St., Plant City; $5-$75; 813-752-9194.
FRIDAY, FEB. 28
Bach Festival Society of Winter Park: A Musical Travelogue
Embark on a breathtaking musical journey around the globe. Works by Gershwin, Brahms, von Suppé, Strauss, and more will transport you around the world in just 80 minutes. Experience the romance of the Danube, the mystique of Fingal’s Cave, and vibrant Paris. 7 pm; Knowles Memorial Chapel, 1000 Holt Ave, Winter Park; $21$82; 407-646-2182.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, FEB. 28-MARCH 2
Thundering Spirit Pow Wow Traditional Native American culture including drumming, dancing, crafts and food. Renningers Florida Twin Markets, 20651 U.S. Highway 441, Mount Dora; free-$10; 352-636-4271; thunderingspiritfamily.com.
SATURDAY, MARCH 1
46th Annual Winter Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade According to tradition, those who do not wear green on St. Patrick’s Day face the risk of being affectionately pinched. 9 am; Central Park, North Park Ave and West Morse Blvd., Winter Park; free; 407-256-6369; winterparkrotary.com.
SATURDAY, MARCH 1
Brunch in the Park Gastronomic extravaganza on the shore of Lake Ivanhoe. Noon; Gaston Edwards Park, 1236 N. Orange Ave.; orlandoweeklytickets.com; $60-$90.
SATURDAY, MARCH 1
Longwood Strawberry Fest Savor mouthwatering strawberry treats, from fresh-picked berries to decadent desserts, plus live music, fun-filled activities and local artisans showcasing unique creations. Noon-5 pm; Reiter Park, 301 W. Warren Ave., Longwood; free; longwoodfl.org.
Seven Seas Food Festival: Starship ft. Mickey Thomas 7 pm; SeaWorld, 7007 SeaWorld Drive; 407-363-2613; seaworld.com.
FRIDAY-MONDAY, MARCH 7-10
Peace Love and Vans The most epic vanlife meet-up and industry expo. Withlacoochee River Park, 12449 Withlacoochee Blvd., Dade City; $10; 941-216-5288; peacelovevans.com.
SATURDAY, MARCH 8
Smile Mile A running festival just for kids ages 5 to 11. Mile and half-mile runners receive a bib, T-shirt, and finisher medal. 8 am; Blue Jacket Park, 2501 General Rees Ave.; $11-$25; 407-896-1160.
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SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 8-9
28th Annual Leu Gardens Plant Sale Growers sell a variety of plants including: annuals, bamboo, bromeliads, butterfly plants, camellias, ferns, fruit trees, gingers, heliconias, herbs, native plants, orchids, palms, plumerias, roses, vines and more. 9 am; Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave.; free; 407-246-2620; leugardens.org.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 8-9
37th Annual Festival of the Arts A juried show for the Lake Mary Heathrow Festival of the Arts, featuring national and international artists and contemporary craftsman while raising scholarship money for graduating Seminole County High School Students. Colonial Town Park, 950 Market Promenade Ave., Lake Mary; free; 407-399-8327.
FRIDAY-MONDAY, MARCH 14-17
Mighty St. Patrick’s Day Festival Awardwinning imported Irish Bands and the Raglan Road Irish Dancers will rock the fun throughout this festival that leads up to the mother of all Irish holidays. Raglan Road Irish Pub, 1640 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista; free; 407-938-0300; raglanroad. com/mighty-festival-2025.
SATURDAY, MARCH 15
Pints 4 Paws The Rotary Club of Pet Rescues is hosting this fun social event, featuring Husky Haven of Florida, Liberation Cat House, Polka Dogz Pet Rescue and Florida Little Dog Rescue plus vendors, music, drawings, your pets and you! Proceeds support local pet rescues. Donation of $10 encouraged. 11 am; Windermere Brewing Co., 111 W. Fifth Ave, Windermere; free; 407-375-3021; facebook.com/ windermerebrewing.
SATURDAY, MARCH 15
Trachtenfest Wear your lederhosen and dirndls, traditional German outfits, and a celebration of all things German. ; German American Society of Central Florida, 381 Orange Lane, Casselberry; 407834-0574; orlandogermanclub.com.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 15-16
Mount Dora Spring Festival of Arts and Crafts
A fun, two-day, open-air event celebrating the arrival of springtime. 9 am; Downtown Mount Dora, East Fifth Avenue and North Donnelly Street, Mount Dora; free; mountdoraspringfest.com.
SUNDAY, MARCH 16
Seven Seas Food Festival: ZZ Top 7 pm; SeaWorld, 7007 SeaWorld Drive; 407-363-2613; seaworld.com.
FRIDAY, MARCH 21
The 44th Annual Sunnyland Antique Boat Festival A hundred in-water displays and large dock walkways for viewing. The GPS coordinates are 28.48.043N, –81.43.655W -23. (Very on-brand.)
8 am; Wooten Park, U.S. 441 and St. Clair-Abrams Avenue, Tavares; $10; 352-343-2531.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 21-23
The 66th Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival
The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is one of the nation’s oldest, largest and most prestigious outdoor art festivals. The Festival debuted in March 1960 as a community project to bring local artists and art lovers together. It is produced by an all-volunteer board and draws more than 250,000 visitors each year. Central Park, North Park Avenue and West Morse Boulevard, Winter Park; free; 407-644-7207.
SATURDAY, MARCH 22
Taste of Oviedo Taste of Oviedo takes over most of the Oviedo Mall parking lot for a day of music, food and beverage, and family fun activities. 11 am; Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Marketplace Blvd., Oviedo; free; owsrcc.org/tasteofoviedo.
SUNDAY, MARCH 23
Seven Seas Food Festival: Luis Fonsi 7 pm; SeaWorld, 7007 SeaWorld Drive; 407-363-2613; seaworld.com.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 28-30
Uptown Art Expo Art show and live bands each day. Cranes Roost Park, 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs; free-$15; 407-592-0002; uptownartexpo.com.
SATURDAY, MARCH 29
Florida Wildflower & Garden Festival Vendors will line the street with booths filled with potted wildflowers and seeds, plants and planters, arts and crafts, local honey, and decorative home and garden items. 9 am; Downtown DeLand, Indiana Avenue and South Woodland Boulevard, DeLand; free; mainstreetdeland.org.
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DON’T SLEEP ON IT
An all-star roster of restaurants brings all-you-can-eat fare and limitless drinks to Brunch in the Park
BY FAIYAZ KARA
When it comes to brunch, that most polarizing of meals, people fall into two camps — those who love brunch and those who love to hate it.
But when Brunch in the Park, an outdoor gastronomic extravaganza, sets up Saturday March 1 from noon to 3 p.m. at Gaston Edwards Park, even naysayers will find it hard to poohpooh the ’tweener meal. That’s because the caliber of restaurants promises to make this year’s event the very best since it launched as United We Brunch back in 2016.
Restaurants taking part this year include Lamp & Shade Kitchen, Superica, The Pinery, Torchy’s Tacos, Garp & Fuss, The Drake Kitchen & Bar, Hemisphere, The Hangry Bison and many others. More than 20 restaurants and food purveyors will be on hand this year as the event makes a change of venue.
“Not only are we ecstatic about the lineup of restaurants, but we’re thrilled to host Brunch in the Park along Lake Ivanhoe’s picturesque shores and under the park’s oak trees,” says Graham Jarrett, chief operating officer of Chava Communications, parent company of Orlando Weekly (who organize the event).“Last year, the event was held at Lake Eola Park, but you couldn’t actually see the lake part of the park. That won’t be an issue this year.”
BRUNCH IN THE PARK Noon-3 p.m. Saturday, March 1 Gaston Edwards Park 1236 N. Orange Ave. orlandoweeklytickets.com $60-$90
And Jarrett isn’t the only one excited about the new setting. “I love that it’s right in our backyard,” says The Pinery’s operating partner, Carol Holladay, about the event. “And we can’t wait to reveal the special brunch dish we’ve concocted.”
The $60 ticket is all-inclusive, which means limitless grazing and limitless mimosas, Bloody Marys and beer. The $90 VIP ticket includes early admission (11 a.m. instead of noon), exclusive VIP “lite bites,” access to a private VIP area with shaded seating, a private bar with cocktails and a VIP gift.
Live entertainment will be provided by DJ BMF and the Phat & Jazzy Players.
“Last year was a sell-out,” says Jarrett, “and VIP tickets for this year are almost gone.”
So don’t sleep on it. There’ll be plenty of time for that on Sunday.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 29
Pints ’n Paws Craft Beer Festival 11 am; Historic Downtown Sanford, Second Street and Sanford Avenue, Sanford; $50-$65; 407-339-0879; facebook.com/pintsnpaws.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 29-30
DeLand Outdoor Art Festival The festival offers a craft section with items for sale ranging from handmade jewelry, clothing, soaps, infused products, to carved wooden toys. Earl Brown Park, U.S. Highway 17-92 and South Alabama Avenue, DeLand; free; delandoutdoorartfest.com.
APRIL 1-14
UCF Celebrates the Arts Year-round on the UCF campus, students are immersed in the technology, theory, design, performance and practical application required for them to be the next generation of creative leaders. Every April, they converge at Dr. Phillips Center for a two-week cultural extravaganza, allowing our community to enjoy performances, exhibitions, presentations, and interactive experiences. Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; 844513-2014; cah.ucf.edu.
FRIDAY, APRIL 4
Maitland Jazz and Blues Festival Winter Park
H.S. Jazz Band, 8 Ball Aitken, Sisaundra Lewis, Chris Cain, Maitland Stage Band, 501 Band, Laurel Hatfield and The Lala Band, Artur Menezes, and The Buzzcatz perform. 6 pm; Maitland City Hall, 1776 Independence Lane, Maitland; free; 407-5396223; maitlandjazzandblues.com.
FRIDAY, APRIL 4
Sideline Wine and Dine Sample fine wines, craft beers, and delectable dishes from dozens of local favorites, with proceeds benefiting the Florida Citrus Sports Foundation’s continued K-8 educational efforts in The Communities of West Lakes near Camping World Stadium. 7 pm; Camping World Stadium, 1 Citrus Bowl Place; $105-$155; 407-423-2476; campingworldstadium.com.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 4-6
Art in Bloom: A Festival of Fine Arts and Flowers Explore floral arrangements, shop treasures, enjoy the Bubbles in Bloom Champagne Station, and more. The ticket includes access to museum exhibitions. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.; $12-$20; 407986-4231; councilof101.org.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 4-6
Tiki-a-Go-Go Explore Florida’s iconic Tiki history, savor cocktails crafted by master mixologists, enjoy nightly live music, and shop the Retro Tiki marketplace. Adventurer passes are still available. Caribe Royale Orlando, 8101 World Center Drive; $30-$400; 941-504-4816; tikiagogoevent.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 5
Beer ’Merica: After Dark Enjoy an afternoon with live music, delicious local food trucks, and limitless, complimentary craft brew samplings, and if so inclined, put on your most outrageous red and blue to whoop it up ’Merican-style. 6 pm; Gaston Edwards Park, 1236 N. Orange Ave.; $30$60; orlandoweeklytickets.com.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 5-6
36th Spring Fiesta in the Park Enjoy 150 crafters and artists showing and selling their work around beautiful Lake Eola in the heart of Orlando. 10 am; Lake Eola Park, North Rosalind Avenue and East Washington Street; free; fiestainthepark.com.
MONDAY, APRIL 7
407 Day Orlando shows hometown pride all day long and into the night, with deals and special events all over town. Various locations, various prices, visitorlando.org.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9
Pegasus String Quartet: Transfigured Night Join UCF’s Pegasus String Quartet, under the direction of Ayako Yonetani, for an unforgettable evening of chamber music as the Pegasus String Quartet, UCF’s premier graduate string ensemble, returns to the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. 7 pm; Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $15-$25; 407-8231500; drphillipscenter.org.
APRIL 11-20
34th Florida Film Festival More than 170 independent films from 41 countries. Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; 407-629-1088; floridafilmfestival.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 12
Record Store Day Day One for exclusive limited edition record releases. Check your local independent record stores for their involvement. Various locations; free; recordstoreday.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 12
Springfest International Enjoy food, products, and nonstop entertainment with singers, dancers and musicians from Germany, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Slovenia, Romania, the U.K. and more. Noon; German American Society of Central Florida, 381 Orange Lane, Casselberry; free-$10; 407-8340574; orlandogermanclub.com.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 12-13
Florida Groves Music and Arts Festival Jams, cannabis, live art, tattooing, glassblowing, skate culture, and more. Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Drive; $105-$220; 407-295-3247.
SATURDAY, APRIL 19
Central Florida Earth Day Earth Day is a family-friendly, dog-friendly, alcohol-free, vegan and smoke-free event. 10 am; Lake Eola Park, North Rosalind Avenue and East Washington Street; free; cfearthday.org.
APRIL 20-26
17th Annual Winter Park Paint Out Twentytwo professionally acclaimed plein air artists will paint at the Polasek Museum and at other locations throughout Winter Park and Orlando. Art lovers are invited to watch the artists at work and attend free painting demonstrations. Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens, 633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-647-6294; winterparkpaintout.org.
16th Annual Hannibal Square Heritage Center Folk and Urban Art Festival The festival celebrates Central Florida’s richly diverse culture through live musical entertainment and the artwork of select folk and urban artisans. 10 am; Hannibal Square Heritage Center, 642 W. New England Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-5392680; hannibalsquareheritagecenter.org.
SATURDAY, APRIL 26
Florida Puerto Rican Parade and Festival 11 am; Lake Eola Park, North Rosalind Avenue and East Washington Street; free; floridapuertoricanparade.org.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 26-27
11th Mount Dora Blueberry Festival Local blueberry farmers will sell freshly picked berries along with fresh blueberry products. Crafters, live music, pancake breakfast, blueberry beer, wine, and a blueberry pie eating contest. Donnelly Park, North Baker Street and East Fifth Avenue, Mount Dora; free; mountdorablueberryfestival.com.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 26-27
40th Melbourne Art Festival
The Melbourne Art Festival is a fully volunteer-staffed, nationally recognized event, held each year on the fourth weekend of April at Wickham Park in Melbourne, Florida. Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne; free; 321255-4307; melbournearts.org.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 26-27
63rd Annual Apopka Art and Foliage Festival Gardening specialists, plus art, kids zone, and live entertainment. Kit Land Nelson Park, South Park Avenue and East Orange Street, Apopka; apopkaartandfoliagefestival.org.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 26-27
St. Johns River Festival of the Arts Sanford’s brick streets get transformed into an artist mecca. See art in action from live artist demonstrations and create your own piece of artwork at workshops scheduled during the weekend. Historic Downtown Sanford, Second Street and Sanford Avenue; free; 407-339-0879; stjohnsriverartfest.com.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 3-4
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-NFire Glow-N-Fire brings fans’ favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life including Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, HW 5-Alarm™, Bone Shaker™, Bigfoot®, Gunkster™, and introducing the brand new Skelesaurus™, the fossil fury villain of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks. Silver Spurs Arena, 1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee; $28-$30; 321-697-3333.
TUESDAY, MAY 13
The 34th Annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival It’s opening night! Hundreds of ticketed performances from playwrights, performance artists and musicians from around the world perform for two weeks in Orlando, along with food, drink, music, comedy and more on the Fringe lawn. Through May 26; Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St.; 407-447-1700; orlandofringe.org.
DELAND, FL:
Artist brings “architectural skins” to Museum of Art – DeLand Downtown
One of artist Carlie Trosclair’s “architectural skins” from DeLand’s historic Dutton House is hanging on “bones” in the Museum of Art – DeLand Downtown.
The New Orleans artist’s skin-and-bone terms may seem Frankenstein-ish – even creepy given that the Dutton House, she said, was once a funeral home. However, watching Trosclair ply her art on a recent sunny day in the shadowy interiors of the 114-year-old, dilapidated, neoclassical mansion led to a different perspective.
As Trosclair peeled off the latex rubber coating she had applied to the home’s winding staircase, creating what she calls an “architectural skin” that will be displayed on an armature she calls “bones,” Trosclair alternately appeared workmanlike, filled with childlike glee, and mystically entranced by her surroundings.
Even in its current state of disrepair (DeLand residents Tyler Spore, Solomon Greene and Christopher Paul, who bought the property in March 2023, have begun a major restoration effort), the Dutton House exudes a kind of majesty for Trosclair.
“When I did the initial walk-through online of the Dutton House, I was like . . . ,” Trosclair said, truncating her comment with a loud gasp. “There’s such a disconnect now with new architecture and
the modern minimalist esthetic. So the craftsmanship of the Dutton House – the details of the fireplace, the medallions on the ceiling, the plaster work – was really exciting to see.”
Latex rubber is the medium for the 30-something Trosclair, who earned her Master of Fine Arts from the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis, and her BFA from Loyola University in New Orleans.
Her exhibition “all the lives we ever lived,” which runs through April 6 at the Museum of Art – DeLand Downtown, includes her architectural skins from the staircase of an old St. Louis building, from a brick wall of an old factory-turned-museum in Massachusetts, and other human-made edifices and artifacts, including the fireplace of the Dutton House.
The exhibit also includes her latex castings from nature, such as a live oak from her residency in Knoxville, Tenn., because for Trosclair “the idea of home is not just the built environment.”
Some of Trosclair’s works are readily discernible as architecture. Other works are abstract, even surreal, such as the expansive “Chrysalis: Reflections on the Interstitial,” which could pass as a sheik’s chic, billowy desert tent, or “Cobra,” a casting, from a New Orleans home, that
looks like the skin of some creature from the sci-fi movie “Dune.”
Growing up in the Big Easy with her electrician father exposed Trosclair to his many architectural projects. Still, she began her art studies immersed in painting, until a Loyola art professor took Trosclair’s class to field trips in New York and Houston. “That really opened my eyes to the breadth of what contemporary art is,” Trosclair said.
Soon, she said, “I started pulling my paintings off the wall, deconstructing the frame to create three-dimensional structures that I would wrap canvases around or suspend from the air.”
After grad school, Trosclair began exploring “vacant buildings that I had permission to be in, and I would carve out wallpaper or these designs that mimicked detritus patterns, because I was like, ‘This looks like a flower so why is this less valuable because it’s becoming undone?’ ”
She began using paint “kind of like molding,” until a sculptor friend suggested she use latex rubber in her artworks involving the surfaces of architecture and woodlands. Thus Trosclair’s transformation from painting to “installation and sculptural art” was complete.
Trosclair’s “skins” have been featured in solo exhibitions at galleries and art centers in Brooklyn, Los Angeles, New Orleans and other U.S. cities. She has been an artist in residence in St. Louis, Santa Fe and elsewhere, and has received more than 20 grants and fellowships.
Trosclair’s residency at the Museum of
Art – DeLand Downtown, two years in the making, came about when Martha Underriner, the museum’s Curator of Education, contacted her.
Underriner admired her work “because of its historic architecture, and she thought it would resonate with people in DeLand because of the old houses and renovations,” Trosclair said. Underriner secured a grant for Trosclair’s residency and arranged for the artist to create works inside the Dutton House.
Trosclair does not feel she is “documenting” old buildings, whether they are scheduled for renovations or fated to be left to the ravages of time.
“I think of it as I’m almost freezing a moment in time of the architecture’s history – but my goal is not to create a replica,” Trosclair said. She was “aghast” during her early castings when she discovered wood, plaster and masonry bits plus other debris had become embedded in her latex skins as she peeled them from their sources. But she quickly realized that serendipity had created “nuance and color. I don’t want the surface to be clean by any means.”
Trosclair compared her art to “the way that a snake sheds its skin – it’s representing a current iteration of its growing and shifting phase.”
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Egg and Dart Fireplace Detail | Photo by Tariq Gibran
Carlie Trosclair with Dutton House Fireplace Latex Casting | Photo by Tariq Gibran
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Carlie Trosclair with one of her architectural skinson the porch of Deland Dutton House Photo by Rick de Yampert
There’s no bigger local draw at Immerse than Broadway star Michael James Scott, an Orlando native best known as the Genie in Disney’s Aladdin. He’s here to appear at EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts and perform a taste of his upcoming concert at Steinmetz Hall
Downtown Orlando’s nightlife has been in an undeniable death spiral of late, plagued by parking issues, vacant venues and violent crime. City Hall’s preferred solution to these problems is to restore vehicular traffic along Orange Avenue and eliminate the “street party” atmosphere. But this weekend Creative City Project presents an alternate vision, as Immerse shuts down Orange from Central to the Seneff Arts Plaza and fills it for three days with vibrant cultural experiences. Returning for its 10th edition after a three-year hiatus, the arts festival features free performances by brandname headliners Cirque du Soleil — who will debut a fusion of unicycle and aerial acts from Drawn to Life, dangling above the street — and Blue Man Group, previewing their new permanent Orlando show opening April 3, as well as local companies including Orlando Opera, Central Florida Vocal Arts and the new Orlando Vocal Collective.
However, there’s no bigger draw at Immerse in my book than Broadway star Michael James Scott, an Orlando native best known as the Genie in Disney’s Aladdin. In addition to appearing at EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts, he’s in town to perform a taste of his upcoming concert at Steinmetz Hall, as well as reunite with childhood friend Cole NeSmith, Creative City Project’s
founder and artistic director. I sat down for a conversation about Immerse with the pair — who sang Dickensian Christmas carols together on Church Street as kids — inside Judson’s Live at the Dr. Phillips Center last week, and started by flipping the calendar back to when Scott and I last spoke in late 2020, as he prepared to kick off Orlando’s groundbreaking Frontyard Festival during the depths of COVID.
“It was so unknown and scary and uncertain on so many levels for so many people, and the Frontyard Festival was the one thing of its kind in the country that was actually still being able to program shows and provide entertainment for the community,” Scott recalls. “That happened in Orlando; when I think about it, it really is mind-blowing that it happened, and it really was an outlet at a very scary time for so many people, that we were still able to have some kind of joy in the midst of such uncertainty.”
Although the pandemic taught Scott to “pivot [and] take a breath,” he was overjoyed to return to the cast of Aladdin when Broadway reopened after 19 months. “Audiences came back ready. People were hungry for entertainment. They were hungry for the arts, [for] escapism,” Scott observes. “The biggest change for me, in terms of what I’ve seen in the audiences, has been attention span. We live in a world where we’re on our phones [and] there’s a lot going on around us. To be able to just stop is actually hard for people to do.”
Admission to much of Immerse is completely complimentary, and according to NeSmith, 90% of attendees don’t purchase any type of ticket. A $25 all-access pass gains admission to preferred viewing areas and the Art Park (home to a luminous unicorn slide and other Insta-worthy
installations), with VIP and dining event options available. That affordability — and the return of Immerse to Orlando at all — is entirely due to the “blockbuster grant” Creative City was awarded from the Tourist Development Tax fund for “blockbuster” cultural tourism events.
When Scott takes Immerse’s Dr. Phillips Center Stage on Friday and Saturday night, he’ll be surrounded by dancers and musicians from Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, perched atop five-story-tall scaffolding, and his performance will be punctuated by pyrotechnics. NeSmith says that supersized scale is what Scott’s “city-sized spirit” deserves, in keeping with their mission to “bring truly unique, not-going-to-be-seen anywhere else in the world experiences to Immerse.”
That kind of larger-than-life ambition could intimidate some performers, but Scott seems more than up for it. “When you have that [spectacle] as an artist, then the challenge is figuring out how you push yourself to match that,” he says.“That is a dream of a thing to get to perform with those elements [and] get to make something tailored specifically for Immerse. That is really exciting.”
Back during the peak of the pandemic and Black Lives Matter, Scott told me he was “protesting with joy,” and despite everything that has happened since, he says that still hasn’t changed. “I’m from a community that cares,” he says. “Orlando provided a place where [he and NeSmith] could meet and be on the same playing field by connecting through arts. So that is why I protest with joy, because it’s been that way since I was a little boy. There’s more that connects us than does not in this world; I believe that with my heart.”
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Michael James Scott reunites with childhood pal Cole NeSmith | Photo by Seth Kubersky
THE BOWLED AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Walala Asian Noodle House has the broth and the hand-pulled dough to please Orlando’s noodle obsessives
BY FAIYAZ KARA
This city’s love affair with Lanzhou-style hand-pulled noodles doesn’t appear to be waning in the least. Orlando, in fact, is a mecca for lamian-iacs, with places like Mr. J Hand-Pulled Noodle, KungFu Kitchen, Caravan and Red Panda Noodle rolling in the dough and welcoming noodle obsessives with (literally) outstretched arms. Of late, pilgrims have been flocking to newcomer Walala Asian Noodle House on West Colonial Drive, not just for chef Hou’s noodle-pulling mastery, but for the beef-chicken pottage that flavors every bowl of soup. It’s an absolute mother of a broth, and those seated at the counter toward the back of the restaurant can even peek inside the oversized pot gurgling away in the corner of the kitchen. Through that smudged glass, I witnessed a team of seven stretching, boiling, frying, searing, ladling and embellishing broth-filled bowls with said noodles. At times they preened and played for camera-ready onlookers, myself
included, but their faces revealed a quiet delight once paying guests buried their heads and commenced slurping those tender, chewy squigglers. The classic Lanzhou protein pairing — thinly shaved beef shank ($15.95) — lends some pho-like feels, but the pliant and luscious braised beef short ribs ($16.95) won me over. With slices of white radish, cilantro, scallions and chili oil, the soup is a favorite of Yafei “Sophia” Yan, who owns the noodle house with her father, Jian. Apart from providing recommendations, Sophia is schooled in the art of hospitality — even has a bachelor’s degree in it from the Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne in Switzerland.
“I’m trying to teach our staff how to engage more with customers,” says Yan. It seems to be having an effect. At least it has on Lin, an affable server who brought out small samples of meat for me to try, like the zingy “secret recipe ground beef” that I wound up tossing into my broth once the cubes of braised short rib were
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finished. He even brought out extra noodles. I came to learn that extra noodles are offered to anyone who requests them — yes, free noodle refills at Walala. The name, BTW, is a play on the word voilà!, which Yan often used in French-speaking Lausanne. “We wanted the name to be fun, so Walala! Here it is!” Fun is one way to describe the very bright yellow interior; Miss Chiquita Banana running wild inside an IKEA furniture store in dystopian Blade Runner L.A. is another.
“I wala-love these skewers,” said my wife, after slipping some chunky morsels of cumin-dusted grilled beef ($11.98) into her yap. Their pure, beefy flavor had me feeling the same. Then there was the spicy sliced beef shank I enjoyed with flat, wide “hor fun” rice noodles ($16.98). Fiery? Oh hell yes. I quite enjoyed watching sweat beads rapidly bubble onto my dining partner’s face while the jerky-textured meat transformed the broth into a ruddy pool. A sip of “hand-pounded lemon fruit tea with silver flower fragrance” ($5.98) helped minimize the burn.
What about dumplings, you ask? There’s no shortage of options here in the Chinatown Plaza, so of course they offer dumplings. You’d do well to sample the bundles of boiled chicken with shiitake ($12.98) and the house specialty pan-fried buns with pork ($11.98). Just like the noodles, I couldn’t resist their pull.
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OPENINGS & CLOSINGS:
The Rev, offering ramen, seafood and oysters, has finally opened in the old Orlando Meats space at 728 Virginia Drive in Ivanhoe Village. The concept, by Santiago’s Bodega owner Jason Dugan, was originally dubbed Ramen Revolution when the concept was announced more than four years ago … Nuri’s Tavern has opened in the ground floor space that previously housed the Robinson Coffee Room at 63 E. Pine St. The restaurant, from Team Market Group, offers thin, crackly-crusted tavern-style pizzas that are “party cut” (in squares) … More pizza news: Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza will open its third area location March 4, this one at 10 Alexandria Blvd. in Oviedo. Other locations are in Lake Mary (which we favorably reviewed in January 2024) and Dr. Phillips … Nabe, Lewis Lin’s wagyu shabu-shabu concept, is slated to soft-open the beginning of March next door to Peperoncino at the Dellagio Town Center in Dr. Phillips. Nabe will also offer premium seafood, cocktails and a sake program. Expect bar seating and booth seating … Salvatore’s Prime Sandwiches, the Italian sandwich outfit that served Henry’s Depot in Sanford, has closed its stall and opened a brick-and-mortar at 1520 Edgewater Drive, across the street from Infusion Tea in College Park … Celestial Park, part of Universal’s Epic Universe park, will feature two full-service restaurants — Atlantic, an “undersea culinary fantasy reminiscent of an enormous Victorian aquarium” serving seafood and steak, and The Blue Dragon Pan Asian Restaurant. The park is slated to open May 22.
NEWS & EVENTS:
Smoke & Donuts celebrates its second anniversary Saturday, Feb. 22, with $2 beer, $2 BBQ sliders, $2 shots, $2 loaded fries and $2 wine. Raffles, live music and a photo studio by David Lawrence will also be part of the festivities, which commence at 11 a.m. … Chez Les Copains Brasserie inside City Food Hall will commence brunch service this Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. … In honor of celebrated culinarian Jacques Pépin’s 90th birthday, Norman’s Orlando will host a dinner Friday, Feb. 28, to benefit the Jacques Pépin Foundation with such notable chefs as Ryan Ratino (Ômo by Jônt), Michael Collantes (Soseki), Andres Mendoza (Citricos), Stefan Riemer (Walt Disney World), Mario Pagan (Chayote), Camilo Velasco (Tiffins), Wendy Lopez (Reyes Mezcaleria), Clay Miller (Ravenous Pig), Ryne Wood (Bacán) and Carlos Robles, Kyle Rhodes and Gloriann Rivera from Norman’s. A reception will precede a fivecourse seated dinner. Tickets are $240 and, yes, there’s a possibility that Pépin will be in attendance. Visit normans.com/events for more.
Soft wheat-flour lamian noodles are pulled by hand at Walala | Photo by Matt Keller Lehman
PALM BEACH MEATS ORLANDO
This temple of wagyu is the place to procure prized and pricey cuts of Japanese and Australian wagyu. The restaurant component serves a beefy menu of lush delights, most notably the wagyu katsu sandos, cheesesteaks and burgers. Those with deep pockets will want to splurge on the 4-ounce Kagoshima wagyu steak. The brownie sundae, employing wagyu tallow in the brownie, whipped cream and caramel, is an absolute must. Closed Mondays. (reviewed Feb. 12) 3421 S. Orange Ave., 407-233-4094, palmbeachmeats.com, $$$$
SURAH
Surah’s menu of Korean cuisine veers traditional, but it’s traditional fare blended with comforting aspects, and it’s brilliantly executed. Of note: galbi-jjim, braised beef short ribs served with starchy vegetables. It’s a special-occasion dish not often found in Korean restaurants. Other considerations: bulgogi hot pot, seafood pancake and spicy squid stir-fry. Closed Mondays. (reviewed Feb. 5) 5100 Dr. Phillips Blvd., 407-270-8973, surahorlando.com, $$$
MOSONORI
Henry Moso’s Winter Park handroll bar spares no expense in quality of fare (the nori is unmatched) or quality of design (the horseshoe-shaped bar is absolutely stunning). Set menus ranging from $19-$36 allow patrons to sample a variety of stellar rolls without breaking the bank. Open daily. (reviewed Jan. 29) 1100 Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 321-972-2925, mosonori.com, $$$
J’ADORE THE FRENCH BAKERY
This boulangerie tucked in a hidden strip plaza next to a 7-Eleven near the Altamonte/ Longwood border serves baguettes and French pastries of the highest order. Croissants and pains du chocolat are some of the best you’ll find in the city, but don’t overlook hearty sandwiches and quiches. Open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; closed Monday. (reviewed Jan. 22) 910 Sand Lake Road, Altamonte Springs, 321-972-1511, instagram.com/ jadore.thefrenchbakery, $$
BARKHAVEN DOG BAR
This dog bar is a playground for man and his best friend. An ambitious, Middle Eastern-leaning menu curated by Chris Hernandez, as well as a full bar specializing in martinis, make the venue a draw whether you own a dog or not. Open daily. (reviewed Jan. 15) 724 Brookhaven Drive, 407787-2275, barkhaven.com, $$$
OZA IZAKAYA
Tim Liu, the man behind Mikado Sushi in MetroWest and Boku Sushi in Maitland, spent a fortune to outfit this SeaWorld-area stunner. The varied menu of hot and cold tastings, sushi and ramen achieves varying degrees of success. Yakitori and kushiyaki offerings are solid, as is sashimi with premium cuts from Japan. Open daily. (reviewed Dec. 18) 5310 Central Florida Parkway, 407-778-1038, ozaizakaya.com, $$$
REDLIGHT REDLIGHT
The gastropub is resuscitated inside Redlight Redlight in Audubon Park, thanks to deftly executed and creative comfort dishes plated by chef Jes Tantalo. Even the brunch-averse should pay a visit to the brewpub on Sundays. Dinner served Thursday through Saturday from 5-9 p.m.; Saturday breakfast burritos served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday brunch served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; closed Tuesdays. (reviewed Dec. 11) 2810 Corrine Drive, 407-893-9832, instagram.com/ redlightredlight, $$$
MAROUSH SHAWARMA & GRILL
The Syrian and Levantine dishes served at Maroush in Waterford Lakes are well worth indulging in, but their beef and chicken shawarma is where they truly shine. Open daily. (reviewed Dec. 4) 783 N. Alafaya Trail, 407-2707649, maroush-food.com, $$
TURCI PASTA
House-made pasta is the calling card of this neighborhood noodle house in Orlando’s Little Italy, aka College Park. Black truffle ravioli, lamb shank pappardelle and ravioli served with a red wine-poached pear are stellar choices. Tableside cannoli and tiramisu affogato are satisfying comfort endings. Wine list veers toward pedestrian. Open daily. (reviewed Nov. 27) 2120 Edgewater Drive, 407-985-2577, turcipasta. com, $$
MILLS MARKET
Tien Hung Market’s transformation into Mills Market brings Kai Kai’s Cantonese barbecue and dim sum, Banh Mi Boy’s sandwiches, pastries and summer rolls, and UniGirl’s onigiri and Japanese small bites to Mills 50’s madding crowds. Open daily. (reviewed Nov. 20) 1110 E. Colonial Drive, instagram.com/millsmarket.orl, $$
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COUCHSURFING
Streaming premieres you won’t want to miss this week.
BY STEVE SCHNEIDER
Premieres Wednesday:
My Family — A terminally ill Italian bequeaths the responsibility for raising his son to the surviving members of his family, although their epic dysfunction is enough to make anyone wish for a better option. Well, the Italian fascists seem to be having something of a renaissance. Maybe they have a daycare. (Netflix)
Win or Lose — The dismay was loud and widespread when Disney announced it was re-editing this Pixar series about a middle-school softball team to make a transgender character cis. The studio said it had decided there are some things parents would prefer to discuss with their children in private. But will there even be time to talk about gender identities now that you have to explain what “middle school” was? (Disney+)
Premieres Thursday:
Bea’s Block — Bea and her friends round out Season 1 by once again demonstrating that nothing opens doors like a little kindness. In Season 2, we’ll learn that it still helps to have a warrant. (Max)
Reacher — Jack has to rescue a DEA snitch whose time is running out in Season 3. Meanwhile, Anthony Michael Hall joins the cast as an importer of Oriental rugs. Well, don’t that beat all. (Prime Video)
Zero Day — Robert De Niro plays a former U.S. president who’s conscripted to solve a cyberattack that claimed the lives of thousands of Americans. I don’t want to tell you how to do your job, Bob, but maybe you should start by interviewing the current U.S. president. (Netflix)
Premieres Friday:
Chris Distefano: It’s Just Unfortunate — The New York comic favors us with an hour-long admission of the many ways in which he’s fallen short as a father. Don’t you love it when a humble comedy special can do double duty as Exhibit A in an emancipation petition? (Hulu)
Surface — Season 2 follows Sophie to her hometown of London, where she hopes to find clues to the enigma that is her past. If she
starts wearing baggy trousers and feeling drawn to a certain house in the middle of the street, it means she used to be in Madness. (Apple TV+)
Premieres Sunday:
1923 — The arrival of a harsh winter threatens the survival of the Dutton ranch in Season 2. Star Harrison Ford says it was easy to simulate the suffering of 102 years ago, because all he had to do was access his personal memories of the Great Blizzard of 1888. (Paramount+)
The 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards — Kristen Bell hosts a livestream of this year’s event, which includes the presentation of a Life Achievement Award to Jane Fonda. But the real action will be watching to see if Karla Sofía Gascón gets bounced faster than Ye from a seder. (Netflix)
Premieres Tuesday:
Full Swing — Season 3 adds the President’s Cup to the list of PGA Tour events the series covers in documenting the on- and off-thegreen doings of today’s top golfers. There’s also a preview of the upcoming Happy Gilmore 2, because crass cross-promotion is practically an Olympic qualifier at this point. (Netflix)
Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy — Peacock is being pretty tight-lipped about what’s in this documentary retrospective of the life and shocking passing of the onetime Chandler Bing. Maybe they’ve uncovered some sort of vast conspiracy. Or not. Could I BE more unhelpful? (Peacock)
Avant percussionist Ryosuke Kiyasu promises solo snare maelstroms in Orlando
BY MATTHEW MOYER
Though drummer Ryosuke Kiyasu is renowned in the underground for stints drumming in seminal acts like powerviolence firebrands Endless Blockade, the unpredictable Sete Star Sept and Keiji Haino’s elemental Fushitsusha, he’s happiest and most creatively fulfilled when he strips his sound down and plays solo. Strips it all the way down, as in just a single snare drum and nothing more. Within that percussive circle, Kiyasu has discovered whole new worlds of rhythmic sound. And he’s bringing his solo snare symphonies to Florida for the first time since 2019.
Kiyasu’s performances are legendary, like kinetic ritual exorcisms that see him attacking his sole snare from every angle, quietly and then loudly, with a mix of awed reverence and fevered intensity, coaxing every possible sound from the drum — then attempting the same employing his voice and his body.
“By making it one instrument, I can connect more closely to my body and the instrument,
and I can intensify the density of my love for the instrument itself,” Kiyasu tells Orlando Weekly. “Also, there are endless possibilities to always challenge myself to find new sounds, which is really deep.”
These performances are the culmination of Kiyasu’s lifelong musical quest for new sounds and ways to create sound. “From a young age,” Kiyasu says, “I had a desire to pursue my own music in a style that no one else had ever played.” He continues,“My initial motivation was a vague idea that I wanted to play at the front of the stage, with a free rhythm, using my whole body, and I thought that a snare drum solo might allow me to do that.” Repeat listens to the wildcard compositions of Milford Graves and Han Bennink would add further fuel to these fires.
Kiyasu has been playing drums in bands across genre since the mid-1990s, and it was during the early 2000s — after a move to Canada — that he began his solo adventures, developing this new approach at hapless open mics. And from there?
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His solo tours have taken him all over the world — once, he told an interviewer his favorite live destination was Mongolia — and though Kiyasu has released a number of albums and splits and live documents, it’s the in-the-moment performance that is the heart of this project. And the audience becomes an essential part of his sets in terms of energy and response.
“The energy of the audience has a lot to do with my performance. I am not creating the performance by myself; the audience is part of my performance,” explains Kiyasu. “When I feel the power of the audience, I naturally play better.”
Further, there is a narrative intentionality at the heart of a Kiyasu live action. Kiyasu says he thinks of a set as a “detailed story” or “one long composition” and, though improvised, he remains focused on keeping that thread running through the evening’s performance. “This is what I want to do with my life, and I want to continue to create this story through live performances,” concludes Kiyasu. Experience his latest sonic chapter at The S.P.O.T. on Wednesday. music@orlandoweekly.com
Ryosuke Kiyasu’s solo snare performances are legendary | Courtesy photo
LOCAL RELEASES
Over the past couple of years, Alienobserver has been a quietly rising star on the horizon of the area’s electronic music scene. Across only a stream of small releases and live performances, the picture that’s already emerged from this solo project is that Orlando’s Meg Campbell is a distinctive figure of clear vision.
“I take inspiration from many things,” says Campbell.“Artists such as Grimes, iamamiwhoami and Sextile influence my sound and aesthetic a lot. I’ve also taken inspiration from Japanese video games and anime such as Nier: Automata and the 2008 anime Kaiba.”
In Alienobserver, it all amounts to a sleek, otherworldly electro-pop sound that’s very much of the underground, on a frequency that’s neither cloyingly commercial nor esoterically experimental. On the new Metamorphosis EP, her first extended release since her 2022 debut (the Ethereal Dreams EP), Campbell offers the fullest, most crafted snapshot of Alienobserver to date.
From late-night synth throbs (“Kerosene Autonomy”) to pixie house music (“You Got Me”) to planetarium lullabies (“Never Be the Same” and “Heart Beats”), it’s a four-song set that encompasses a tight and tasteful spectrum of electronic idioms. Accessible but not pandering, Metamorphosis is a work of style and restraint that proves that minimalism need not be stark. “Metamorphosis is about the transformation that happened to me when I found my people,” Campbell says. “Love entered my life at full force and I had to express that in my art. Each song expresses how that transformation manifests for me.”
The Metamorphosis EP now streams everywhere and is about to see physical cassette release via Orlando label Popnihil. The tape release show is next week, where Alienobserver
From late-night synth throbs to pixie house music to planetarium lullabies, Alienobserver’s Metamorphosis is a four-song set that encompasses a tight and tasteful spectrum of electronic idioms
will perform along with Kissa Death, Pup Rocky, Spectral Body and Strawberry Girl. (8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, The Dust, 431 E. Central Blvd., $10)
CONCERT PICKS THIS WEEK
Fem Fest: If the speed of the blitzkrieg on American decency is any indication, the fascists will be getting around to officially dismantling women’s rights even further any day now. Oh, what a time to be alive. At least this weekend’s Fem Fest shows that some women will not grin and bear it quietly.
Not Your Mother’s Music Scene presents a two-venue onslaught with women at the head of the charge. Coming down is an Atlanta brigade made up of hardcore bruisers Borzoi and melodic punks Catch These Hands. Coming up is a South Florida legion of Latin punks in Hijas de la Muerte, ska punks High Dose and alt-rockers Cosmic Sun. Here at base camp, Melbourne
riot grrls GirlDrama and new Orlando band Paracosm represent. Come see what this generation’s idea of ladies night looks like. (8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, Uncle Lou’s and Grumpy’s Underground, $15)
Pariah, Claux, Pontifex, Gnarcoossee: Get the fuck outta here with all that bro-metal. This one is for the truly dark and devout, not the hard-rock tourists. Headlining this stampede of extremity is pulverizing and technical Orlando death-metal band Pariah. Representing the black-metal flank of the lineup are unrelenting Tampa band Claux and symphonic Orlando band Pontifex. Fellow locals Gnarcoossee round out the attack with their nasty blend of grind and speed. When it comes to the metal, ain’t no half-stepping at this show. (7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, Conduit, $10)
Circuit Church presents Uncontrolled Voltage: Through its regular live showcases and synth meetups, Circuit Church has in effect galvanized the area’s left-field electronic artists into both a community and an active scene force. Even so, this Uncontrolled Voltage showcase is a special extravaganza for the Orlando label, featuring an extensive lineup of native artists in not just music but also experimental video. The all-local multimedia roster — stacked with Void Modular, Pressurewave, Zap Danger, Synthetic Motion, Salty Jazz Crabs, Mechanical Mushroom, Pulzwav + Left The Chat and Sasha King — will trek into the electronic wilds to create live improvisations from the fringes of space music, electro, techno, noise, drone, glitchhop, IDM, video and beyond. Astral projection is practically guaranteed. (7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, Will’s Pub, $10) baolehuu@orlandoweekly.com
Alienobserver releases Metamorphosis EP | Photo by Violet Maldonado
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THURSDAY-SUNDAY, FEB. 20-23
Peter Pan
Peter Pan and his gang of Lost Boys take to the stage (and the skies) for the weekend, courtesy of the Orlando Ballet. All you need to bring is some faith, trust and pixie dust. The company last presented this production during their 2021 season; this time around the choreography is brand-new, from artistic director Jorden Morris. A family-friendly show will be offered on Saturday, featuring a children’s dance class, photo opportunities and themed face-painting. Steinmetz Hall, Dr. Phillips Center, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., drphillipscenter.org, $39-$175. —
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THURSDAY-SUNDAY, FEB. 20-23
Winter Park Arts Weekend
Winter Park goes artsy with this eclectic fourday performing arts bounty. Highlights include a Friday reprise of the Bach Festival’s Big Band Spirituals jazz-gospel mashup, this time outdoors at bucolic Central Park. Saturday the action returns to Central Park with Art in the Park, featuring art and activities, live music and other performances on the green at Central Park. And spend Sunday winding down at various Winter Park art destinations to see their latest exhibitions — many of which are offering free or discounted admission — including Rollins Museum of Art, the Polasek Museum and the Tiffany-centric Morse Museum. Various locations, Winter Park, cityofwinterpark.org, free. — JL
SATURDAY, FEB. 22
Sanford Porchfest
The underlying concept behind Sanford Porchfest is satisfyingly unfussy and harks back to the home-brewed roots of a lot of folk, bluegrass and country music traditions:
Play some songs on a porch to a casual group of friends and family. And yet, it’s a formula that netted Sanford Porchfest the winning spot for “Best Music Festival” in last year’s Best of Orlando® Readers Poll. Now it’s time to get porchy once again, as 70 bands play 18 residential porches and sundry other spots in the historic downtown area. Make sure to give some extra eartime that afternoon to Distant Stations, Groove Slayers, Hannah Stokes Band, Prison Wine and Oak Hill Drifters. 11 a.m., Centennial Park, Park Avenue and Fourth Street, Sanford, sanfordporchfest.org, free. — Matthew Moyer
SATURDAY, FEB. 22
Willie Nelson
Country music immortal Willie Nelson is on the road again and he’s heading back to Orlando. Nelson is doing a relaxed string of Florida dates that kicked off in Pompano Beach and winds down here in Orlando. Nelson-related news notes: The 90-plus-year-old singer just released a cookbook, Willie and Annie Nelson’s Cannabis Cookbook: Mouthwatering Recipes and the HighFlying Stories Behind Them, and spent Valentine’s Day (what else?) playing music, this time on the Austin City Limits stage to mark 50 years since he played the pilot episode of that storied TV showcase. His truly neverending tours stand as testament to the rejuvenating effects of music for Nelson — he still plays a vigorous round of live shows yearly, and writes and records new music faithfully. Nelson reminds of us a latter-day Leonard Cohen, treating music and performance as a joyous gift and celebration to be shared, a connection and communion to audiences that have stuck with him for decades. In a timeline where your heroes will always disappoint you, Nelson is a legend that you (and we) can actually believe in. 6:30 p.m., Orlando Amphitheater, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, orlandoamphitheater.com, $44-$183. — MM
Saturday: Sanford Porchfest on many porches
PHOTO BY JIM LEATHERMAN
SATURDAY, FEB. 22
The Sam Flax Wall Project
This long-running local mural party is back, bringing fresh paint, fresh talent and a pop or two of color to an often bland Colonial Drive. The Sam Flax Wall Project transforms the side of the Sam Flax art store building with vibrant, locally brewed works of art. Orlando creatives like 2Nes UNOe, Chuave and Genkigoth Studios will be showcasing their creativity in real painterly time. Attendees can also check out interactive art stations, customize skateboards and T-shirts, or try their luck for raffle prizes. DJ Nigel John will be on deck providing the soundtrack, while food trucks keep any midday hunger at bay. This free event offers a little something for everyone. 10 a.m., Sam Flax, 1800 E. Colonial Drive, samflaxorlando. com, free. — Camila Escobar
SATURDAY, FEB. 22
Goblin Market
The discount art market with a (pointy-eared) difference returns to Oviedo Mall this weekend. This delightful local artisan and vendor showcase is a bit more freaky and eccentric than most, with a location to match: the also delightfully eccentric Oviedo Mall. (Take a moment to stroll through the mall and check out all their unique retailers, as well as a frozen-in-time B. Dalton’s.) But back to all matters goblin: a plethora of vendors will be peddling art, baked goods, jewelry, keepsakes, apparel, toys and food aplenty in the mall’s parking lot. This month’s edition sees the debut of the Goblin Maid Café (we’re agog), with local cosplayers and drag performers — including the illustrious Spit Stormer and Sue Cyde — creating a goblin-y spin on the kawaii phenomenon. RSVP required, because lines will surely be out the door. 1 p.m., Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Marketplace Blvd., Oviedo, goblinmarketfl.com, free. — MM
MONDAY, FEB. 24
Nessa Barrett
Social media sensation turned alt-pop artist Nessa Barrett brings her brooding, goth-tinged pop to the House of Blues stage on her Aftercare Tour. Barrett first gained fame via TikTok (before the on-again, off-again bans) before launching her music career in 2020 with Pain, quickly carving out a space in the alternative pop scene and proving she’s more than just an influencer with a record deal. Joining her on tour are Sombr and Ari Abdul, adding to the moody, atmospheric vibes of the night. 7 p.m., House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista, houseofblues.com, $37.50-$95. — CE
MONDAY, FEB. 24
Shaping Orlando’s Future
Florida Rep. Anna Eskamani filed to run for mayor of Orlando in a surprise beginning to 2025 — one of the precious few positive surprises in a very white-knuckle year — and this week Eskamani heads to venerable downtown concert venue the Beacham for a campaign kick-off celebration. Besides Eskamani laying out her vision for the City Beautiful, the evening also promises appearances by Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith, trans activist Andrea Montanez, Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis and performances by folks from the Renaissance Theatre Co. Eskamani has promised, if elected, to “prioritize community, inclusivity and opportunity for all” — and she’s shown herself to be a person of her word over the years. With current mayor Buddy Dyer vowing not to seek another term and sundry moneyed interests getting antsy, the mayoral election of 2027 promises to be a transformative one for Orlando … one way or another. 6 p.m., The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave., annafororlando.com, free. — MM
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Nessa Barrett at House of Blues
CONCERTS
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19
Devon Kay and The Solutions, Dollar Signs, Tiny Stills, Orange Blossom Trail 7 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $15.
Ryosuke Kiyasu, Noise Induced Hearing Loss, Flora Flora, Mitar 6:30 pm; The S.P.O.T., 6633 E. Colonial Drive; $10-$15.
Nesto’s Jazz Trio 10 pm; Lil Indie’s, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free.
Ryan Montbleau 7 & 9 pm; Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $19.50.
The Band Feel in Orlando 7 pm; Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; $15; 407-673-2712.
John Moreland: Feb. 27, Tuffy’s
Kate Pierson: Feb. 27, Plaza Live
They Might Be Giants: Feb. 27, The Beacham
Role Model: March 4, House of Blues
Dropkick Murphys: March 6, House of Blues
Bright Eyes: March 7, The Beacham
Alan Jackson: March 7, Kia Center
Gladys Knight: March 11, Steinmetz Hall, Dr. Phillips Center
Gary Clark, Jr.: March 14, Hard Rock Live
Kraftwerk: March 19, Steinmetz Hall, Dr. Phillips Center
Deftones and Mars Volta: March 20, Kia Center
J Balvin: March 21, Kia Center
THURSDAY, FEB. 20
Catch Your Breath, Funeral Portrait, Archers, If Not For Me 5:30 pm; The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive; $25; 407-704-6261.
Hub New Music 8 pm; UCF Rehearsal Hall, 19 Mercury Circle; free; 407-823-1500.
Jeff Rosenstock 7 pm; The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave.; $25; 407-648-8363.
Tim Barry, Jordan Foley, Jordan Schneider 7 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $20.
SATURDAY, FEB. 22
1900Rugrat 7 pm; The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave.; $25-$100; 407-648-8363.
8th Annual Sanford Porchfest Music Festival 11 am; Centennial Park, Park Avenue and Fourth Street, Sanford; free; 407-330-5607.
Agent Orange, Vital Pain 6 pm; West End Trading Co., 202 S. Sanford Ave., $20; 352-530-9276.
Bob Uguccioni & The Happy Travelers 7 pm; Ten10 Brewing, 1010
Rascal Flatts: April 4, Kia Center
Poppy: April 12, House of Blues
Kylie Minogue: April 13, Kia Center
Napalm Death & The Melvins: April 25, The Beacham
The Damned: May 12, House of Blues
Welcome to Rockville: May 15-18, Daytona International Speedway
Andy Grammer: May 21, Hard Rock Live
Turnover: June 3, House of Blues
Virginia Drive; free; 407-930-8993.
Dimitri Vegas 10 pm; The Vanguard, 578 N. Orange Ave.; $20-$55; 817-583-1136.
Fem Fest: Borzoi, Catch These Hands, Cosmic Sun, High Dose, Paracosm, Work Out Trend, Hijas de la Muerte 8 pm; Grumpy’s Underground Lounge, 1018 N. Mills Ave.; $15; 407-237-9180.
Kaleigh Baker 7 pm; Lil Indie’s, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free.
Nessa Barrett 7 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $37.50-$95; 407-934-2583.
Robin Trower 8 pm; The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave.; $68-$174; 407-228-1220.
TUESDAY, FEB. 25
Pouya 8 pm; The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave.; $54-$75; 407-648-8363.
COMEDY
Aida Rodriguez 7 & 9:30 pm Friday and 6:30 & 9 pm Saturday; Funny Bone Comedy Club, 9101 International Drive; $24; 407-4805233; orlando.funnybone.com.
Jim Florentine You know him from VH1 Classic’s That Metal Show, Comedy Central’s Crank Yankers, his podcast “Everybody Is Awful” and the YouTube series “THAT Rocks!” 8:30 pm Saturday; Bonkerz Comedy Club Orlando, 70 N. Orange Ave.; $25-$50; 407-629-2665; bonkerzcomedyproductions.com.
Yakov Smirnoff In Soviet Union, comedy laughs at you. 7 pm Thursday; Funny Bone Comedy Club, 9101 International Drive; $30; 407-480-5233; orlando.funnybone. com.
EVENTS
Cupid’s Undie Run Cupid’s Undie Run kicks off with drinking and dancing, then we jog it out with a mile(ish) run and end it all with an epic dance party! Noon Saturday; Elixir, 9 W. Washington St.; $40; 800-323-7938; my.cupids.org.
Dissecting the Photography of Man Ray: A Collage Workshop
Collage workshop focusing on the photography of the early 20th-century artist Man Ray. We will be making original art using only Ray’s images. All materials provided, including a Man Ray photography
book. 6 pm Thursday; Blackbird Comics and Coffeehouse, 500 E. Horatio Ave., Maitland; $35; 407913-9609; theblackbirdroost.com.
Goblin Market Get ready for discount art, vintage steals, a maid café with Orlando’s favorite treats, live music from Fo’i Meleah, and the comeback of our beloved king himself, Goblin the goblin puppet! 1 pm Saturday; Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Marketplace Blvd., Oviedo; free; 407-491-5655; facebook.com/ oviedomall.
Hand Paper Making Workshop
Join us for an immersive two-day workshop where you’ll uncover the fascinating history of paper-making and master the basics of this beautiful craft. All levels are welcome! Discover the art of preparing different pulps, forming sheets, pressing, and drying, as well as two decorative techniques. Noon ThursdayFriday; Art and History Museums — Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland; $159; 407-539-2181; artandhistory.org.
The Harlem Renaissance Experience
Explore this cultural movement through interactive stations, live music, and art. Part of the HeART & Soul program, this self-guided journey brings history to life, celebrating Black creativity and storytelling in an immersive way. 2 pm Saturday; Winter Park Library and Events Center, 1052 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park; free; 407-9236535; openscene.org.
Lineage and Legacy: Scott Joplin’s Treemonisha In preparation for Opera Orlando’s presenta-
tion of Scott Joplin’s Treemonisha this May, take a musical stroll in the past to see how education has elevated our community here in Orlando over the past century and beyond. Presented in partnership with Opera Orlando and the Zora! Festival. 6:30 pm Thursday; Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd.; free; 407-836-8500; thehistorycenter.org.
Maskenball 2025 Don thee now your Mardi Gras costume for the annual Maskenball, featuring the popular Europa Band. 6 pm Saturday; German American Society of Central Florida, 381 Orange Lane, Casselberry; free-$30; 407-8340574; orlandogermanclub.com.
Orlando Collage Club Meet
A creative date night, a fun way to meet new people or bond with good friends. All materials provided! All skill levels welcome! Seating is limited, so signing up beforehand is a must. 6 pm Tuesday; Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; $5; 407-913-9609; instagram.com/ orlandocollageclub.
Osceola County Fair 2025
Amusement rides, games, exciting exhibits, livestock shows, fair food, and a demolition derby. Wednesday-Sunday; Osceola Heritage Park, 1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee; $5-$10; 321-697-3333.
Orlando Ballet: Peter Pan The classic tale of adventure and magic following Peter Pan, Tinkerbell and their band of lost boys as they take Wendy and her brothers to a fantastical world. Thursday-Sunday; Steinmetz Hall, Dr. Phillips Center for
the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $39; 407-418-9828; drphillipscenter.org.
Saint Sophia Greek Festival
2025 Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine and delicious Greek pastries. There will be live music by Demetri and the Islanders and dance exhibitions throughout the weekend! We have a kids play area and offer church tours throughout the weekend. 11 am Saturday and Sunday; St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 1030 Bradbury Road, Winter Haven; $2; 863-299-4532; stsophia.fl.goarch. org.
Sam Flax Wall Project Sixteen Orlando-area mural artists, skateboard painting, food trucks, interactive art stations, and DJ Nigel. 10 am Saturday; Sam Flax of Orlando, 1800 E. Colonial Drive; free; 407-8989785; samflaxorlando.com.
Wild Kratts Live 2.0 Experience the adventure live on stage as Martin and Chris Kratt, stars of the Emmynominated Wild Kratts, activate some fan favorite Creature Power Suits and engage the audience. 1 & 5 pm Saturday; Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $35-$155; 844-513-2014; drphillipscenter.org.
Winter Park Arts Weekend
This four-day arts extravaganza will feature dozens of community events and performances at Central Park’s Main Stage and 20-plus cultural venues throughout the city. Thursday-Sunday; Central Park, North Park Avenue and West Morse Boulevard, Winter Park; wpinspires. org/artsweekend.
Meet Sourdough!
We barely know anything about this dog. We don’t know his name, his age, his background, where he’s from or how he’s lived his life so far. What we do know is he was brought to our shelter on Jan. 22, having been found by an appliance delivery person roaming the area between Goldenrod and Curry Ford. He was nicknamed Sourdough and given a shelter ID number (A563339) by our team.
Sourdough weighs 53 pounds and is around 11 years old. Sourdough likes affection and will paw at people for pets. He likely has some difficulty seeing, which will add to the stress of being here at the shelter. Sourdough is in rough shape and definitely showing his age. We also know this: Sourdough has a huge heart and still has a lot of love to give. Let’s give him some joy in his senior years.
Orange County Animal Services is located at 2769 Conroy Road in Orlando, near the Mall at Millenia. The shelter is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. every day except Wednesday, when it’s open 2-6 p.m. For more information, please call 407-8363111 or visit ocnetpets.com.
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Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: March 7th, 2025 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored therein by the following:
12:00 PM Extra Space Storage 831 N. Park Avenue Apopka, FL 32712 (407) 450-0345 Elizabeth Zucco - Household goods. Henry Uwagbai - Boxes, Bedding. South Tech Solar LLC - Boxes, Bedding. Kathleen Skerritt - Household Items. Leon G. Sinclair - Boxes. Nekiya Desseau - Boxes. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: March 4th, 2025 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00 PM Extra Space Storage 610 Rinehart Rd. Lake Mary, FL 32746 (407) 637-1360 Michael McHenry - Boxes, Home Deco, Richard Shadix - Boxes, Weights, Exercise Equipment, Michael Allbee - Appliances, Household Goods, Furniture, Juan CalesHousehold Goods, Totes, Computers. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: March 7th, 2025 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage 1101 Marshall farms rd., Ocoee FL 34761, 407-516-7221 Yvonne Saddler-Smith- Household Items. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in orer to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property de-
scribed below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 7244 Overland Rd Orlando, FL 32810 (407) 794-7457 on March 7th, 2025 12:00PM Tina Gully -Household Goods/Furniture, TV/ Stereo Equipment, Office Furn/Machines/ Equip; Jack Humphries-Boxes, Furniture, clothing; Donna Stephan-Household Goods/Furniture; Stephan Cleaning-Household Goods/Furniture. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated March 4th, 2025 at the time and location listed below. 12:00PM Extra Space Storage 1451 Rinehart Rd Sanford, FL 32771 (407) 915-4908. The personal goods stored therein by the following: Abby Rosenbaum: baby items, furniture, household items. Christopher Colon: furniture, household items. LaShalonda Robinson: outdoor items, boxes, shelves. Krista Denoff: clothing, totes, household items. Julie Mcclure: Holiday, luggage, bags. Michael Roberson: furniture, household items, shelves. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: March 7th, 2025 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage 11920 W Colonial Dr Ste 10, Ocoee FL 34761, 407-794-6970. Dayam Garcia - Household Items, Francesco Carnevale - kitchen equipment, Dalicia Durden - Household items, Nathaniel Thomas - Household items, Cynthia LaJuan Adams - household items. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com.
Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 2631 E Semoran Blvd. Apopka, FL 32703 (407) 408-7437 on March 7th, 2025 12:00PM Carol Blacksher-Household items. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com.
Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the
personal property.
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Store 3057: 4066 Silver Star Rd Orlando, FL 32808 on March 7th, 2025 at 12:00PM: Anthony Matthews: Household Goods/ Furniture; Conrad Hew Wing: Household Goods/Furniture; Danielle Williams: clothes, boxes; Felicia Smith: Household Goods/Furniture; Gail Rogers: Household Goods/Furniture, TV/Stereo Equipment, Tools/Appliances, Boxes; Kisney Raymond: TV, mini fridge, wooden dresser. file cabinet, console holder. full size bed, clothes; Lanisha Benjamin: Household Goods/Furniture, TV/Stereo Equipment; Latresa Johnson: Household Goods/ Furniture; Mecell Robinson: Household Goods/Furniture; Peggy Black: Household Goods/Furniture; Sheila Gibson: living room set, 2 beds, clothes, washer/dryer; Vickiesheia Tashonda Key: beauty salon equipment; Wooldy Bon: clothes, bedroom set; YorkIe Myles: cx nc/household goods. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: March 6th, 2025, at the times and locations listed below: The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage, 11071 University Blvd Orlando, FL 32817, 3213204055: Roberta Baesler: Furniture, wall art, clothing. Boxes, bags, cabinets. Nilsa Leggett: Furniture, boxes, toys, tools, wall art. Lashonda Kennedy: Toys, clothing, Books, Boxes, Furniture. Juan Nogueira: Vehicle parts, wall art, Sports and outdoors, tools. Luis Arce: Clothing, toys, mattress, boxes, furniture The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:00 AM Life Storage 11583 University Blvd Orlando FL 32817 4077772278: Brittany Lyndes: boxes and household goods; Joann Tanner: Furniture pieces, box, bookshelf, bags The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:00AM Life Storage, 9001 Eastmar Commons Blvd, Orlando, FL 32825, 4079016180: Sheala Saffold: Furniture, totes, boxes, sports equipment. Danielle Flowers: Furniture, bicycle, totes, boxes. Colinia Tyson: Furniture, clothing, totes, boxes. Antione Allen: Furniture, clothing, toys The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:00AM Life Storage, 12280 East Colonial Drive, Orlando FL 32826, 3212867324: Evelyn G. Perez: Boxes, clothing, pressure washer, table, tubs; Julitza Rivera: boxes, totes, cooler, chair, tool bag The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:00AM Life Storage, 14916 Old Cheney Hwy, Orlando FL 32826, 4079179151: Ornella Dugan: desk, patio chairs, rugs, wall art, lamps, boxes, household items, furniture The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:00AM Life Storage, 3364 W State Rd 426 Oviedo, FL 32765, 4079304293: Ingrid Helga Gillespie: Household Goods, Clothing /Shoes, Wall Art, Collectibles, Boxes,
Tools and supplies, Outdoor Equipment. Johnnie Wong: Appliance, Bedframe, Electronic, Tools The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:00AM Life Storage, 1010 Lockwood Blvd Oviedo, FL 32765, 4079304370: Johnathan Radzewicz: Boxes, Grill, Tables, Dresser Drawers Coffee Maker, Baby Car Seat, Cart The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:00AM Life Storage, 6068 Wooden Pine Drive. Orlando, Florida 32829 407.974.5165: Joviah Burns: Furniture The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:15AM Extra Space Storage, 1305 Crawford Ave. St. Cloud FL 34769, 4075040833: Micheal Steve: Household items, Kyle Ratliff Household items The personal goods stored therein by the following: 2:00PM Extra space storage, 12709 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, Fl 32826, 4076343990: Vanessa Fuentes, Furniture, yard tools; Ryan Maddox, Tools, artwork, Golf clubs; Sylvia Acevado, Art, bedding, household; Cynthia Diaz, Couch set; Heather Byington, Electronics, tools, Christmas The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage, 12915 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando, FL 32832 407.501.5799: Elizabeth Joseph; Documents & files, bedding, personal effects, books, boxes, computer, pet carrier The personal goods stored therein by the following: 2:30pm Extra Space Storage, 15551 Golden Isle Blvd, Orlando FL 32828 4077101020: Oscar Davis: Sewing Table, Wooden Furniture, TV’s, Sofa; Esteban Casallas: Luggage, Tables, Lamps, Sofa; Sandy Drew: Lawnmower, Shelving, Generator, Pressure Washer, Paint, Tools; Ryan Garcia: Bikes, Power Tools, Pressure Washer, Tent, Ladder, Golf Equipment The personal goods stored therein by the following: 1:15PM Extra Space Storage, 11261 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando FL 32832, 4072807355: Brittany Buford; Boxes, Mirrors, Bicycles, Dolly, Golf Equipment, Cooler, Bags, Beach Chair, Table, Flags, Totes, Clothing and Shoe The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:45 PM Extra Space Storage, 9847 Curry Ford Rd Orlando, FL 32825, 4074959612: Virginia Lopez- Furniture, Decorations; Eric Paulino- Furniture, clothes; Katrece Mercer- Boxes, clothes, tv, household items. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property
Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 8235 N Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando FL., 32810, 727.428.6564 on March 7th, 2025 @ 12:00PM Aiden Rodriguez-Gaming Chair, TV, Table, Tools Pashima Williams- Chairs, Table, Lamp, Artwork, Bins Suelaa Brown- Couch, Loveseat, Bins, Clothes, Furniture Sabrina Kelley-Household Goods/Furniture, TV/Stereo Equipment, Tools/Appliances, Office Furn/Machines/ Equip Matthew Kingston-Bed Mercidieu Geffrard-Semi Truck. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility inorder to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may
rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Extra Space Storage 6035 Sand Lake Vista Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 March 7th, 2025, 12PM Preshenique Grant-Mattress & Bedding, Iuri Mihailovschii -Furniture, James Lubenow - Totes and Boxes, and Cesar Ayala -Furniture. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 2650 W.25th St. Sanford, Fl 32771, 407-324-9985 on March 4th, 2025 at 12:00pm Devawn Retemeyer: household goods, Angelo Saverino: household goods. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Life Storage, #3700, 5645 W State Road 46, Sanford, FL 32771 (321)2867326. On March 4th, 2025 at 12:00 PM Mykelan Presley-Household goods. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchse up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION CASE NO: P09-DP-0035D IN THE INTEREST OF: P.E. DOB: 2/26/2019, a minor child. NOTICE OF ACTION TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, TO: Nicole Andrescavage,, address unknown. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has filed a Petition to terminate your parental rights and permanently commit the following child for adoption: P.E. born on 2/26/2019. You are hereby commanded to appear on March 17, 2025, at 1:30 PM before the Honorable John Galluzzo at the Seminole County Juvenile Justice Center, 190 Eslinger Way, Courtroom 2 Sanford, FL 32773, for an ADVISORY HEARING. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT
TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THIS CHILD (OR CHILDREN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD OR CHILDREN NAMED IN THIS NOTICE. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, Court Administration, 301 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida 32771, telephone number (407) 665-4227 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. WITNESS, my hand as Clerk of said Court and the Seal thereof, this 23rd day of January, 2025. [Grant Maloy] CLERK OF COURT AND COMPTROLLER By: /s/ Deputy Clerk
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: KAREEM QUA’SHAWN MILBOURNE Petitioner/Father, And AALIYAH MONEE EDWARDS Respondent/Mother. CASE NO.: 2024-DR-012735-O NOTICE OF ACTION FOR MODIFICATION OF TIMESHARING AND CHILDSUPPORT: To: Aaliyah Monee Edwards 7885 Sapphire Ln. Orlando, FL 32822 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for modification of timesharing and child support has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses on or before March 27, 2025, if any, to TW LAW GROUP PLLC, Counsel for the Petitioner, whose address is 7530 Citrus Ave., Winter Park, FL 32792, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court at 425 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32801, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for relief demanded in the petition. Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the addresses on record at the clerk’s office. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings. Dated: CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Robert Hingston, Deputy Clerk.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA. JUVENILE DIVISION:
3/TYNAN, CASE NO.: DDP22-426 In the Interest of: L.M. DOB: 12/16/2017, J.M. DOB: 9/30/2020, MINOR CHILDREN. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, STATE OF FLORIDA. TO: MELISSA ANN WISEMAN, ADDRESS UNKNOWN. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has filed a Petition to terminate your parental rights and permanently commit the above referenced children for adoption. A copy of the Petition is on file with the Clerk of the Court. You are hereby commanded to appear on April 2, 2025, at 9:30 A.M., in person before the Honorable Judge Greg A. Tynan at the Thomas S. Kirk Juvenile Justice Center, in Courtroom 5, the address of which is 2000 East Michigan Street, Orlando, Florida 32806, for a TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY HEARING AND MANIFEST BEST INTEREST HEARING. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THIS CHILD(REN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE NAMED IN THIS NOTICE. WITNESS my hand and seal of this court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 10h day of February, 2025. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk (Court Seal)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA. JUVENILE DIVISION: 3/TYNAN, CASE NO.: DDP22-426 In the Interest of: L.M. DOB: 12/16/2017, J.M. DOB: 9/30/2020, MINOR CHILDREN. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, STATE OF FLORIDA. TO: JOHN HAMPTON MEADORS III, ADDRESS UNKNOWN. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has filed a Petition to terminate your parental rights and permanently commit the above referenced children for adoption. A copy of the Petition is on file with the Clerk of the Court. You are hereby commanded to appear on April 2, 2025, at 9:30 A.M., in person before the Honorable Judge Greg A. Tynan at the Thomas S. Kirk Juvenile Justice Center, in Courtroom 5, the address of which is 2000 East Michigan Street, Orlando, Florida 32806, for a TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY HEARING AND MANIFEST BEST INTEREST HEARING. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THIS CHILD(REN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE NAMED IN THIS NOTICE. WITNESS my hand and seal of this court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 10h day of February, 2025. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk (Court Seal)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2021-CP-003686-O DIVISION: PROBATE IN RE: THE ESTATE
OF RHONDA MURPHY HASTINGS, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The administration of the estate of RHONDA MURPHY HASTINGS, Case Number 2021-CP-003686-O, is pending in the Circuit Court for Orange County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 425 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801-1526. The names and addresses of the co-personal representatives and the co-personal representatives’ attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO(2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is 2/19/2025. Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives: /s/ L. Roland Blossom, Florida Bar No.: 216259 1171 Orange Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Phone: (386) 871-6123 Email: lrolandblosom@bellsouth.net Co-Personal Representatives /s/Aisha Ain Scantlebury, 407 E. Freesia CT Deland, FL 32724 /s/ Gelani S. Murphy 1370 Merrifield CT Deltona, FL 32725
Life Storage/Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below on March 7th, 2025 at the location indicated: Store 8439: 1420 N Orange Blossom Trail Orlando FL, 32804 407.312.8736 @12:00AM: Elijah Campbell: TV’s, clothes, shoes, power tools, mother’s cosmetology equipment, cleaning supplies, toys; Stephanie Edmonds-Bowman: Office equipment; Gary Quarles: Furniture; Moushaumi Robinson: HOUSEHOLD GOODS. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Life Storage/ Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Life Storage/Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 2650 N Powers Dr. Orlando, FL 32818 (407) 982-1032 on March 7th, 2025 at 1:00PM -Jerome Smart-Household Goods/Furniture, Geraldo St Louis- Furniture/Household Items/Boxes, Shanteria Walters- Furniture, Daquan Smith- Furniture, Oreste Mesidor- Boxes/Furniture, Shannon Bivins- Household Goods/Furniture, Allison Polson- Furniture/Luggage. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid
at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Life Storage/ Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Life Storage/Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 25 E Lester Rd Apopka, FL 32712 (407) 551-5590 on March 7th, 2025 at 12:00PM Kristina Baird -clothing, toys, bags, containers, tv’s,- The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Life Storage/ Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
LOST OR ABANDONED PROPERTY FOUND OR RECOVERED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF ORLANDO, FLORIDA. PROPERTY NOT CLAIMED WILL EITHER BE SURRENDERED TO THE FINDERS OR RETAINED FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT. PICTURE IDENTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.
February 2025
DESCRIPTION - FOUND PROPERTY:
1. Electronics 40 Blk of Washington St
2. Cellphones and Clothing 7000 Blk of Universal Blvd
3. Cellphone 500 Blk of Washington St
4. Cellphone 400 Blk of Garland Ave
5. Cellphone 400 Blk of Garland Ave
6. Cellphone S Orange Ave/ E Michigan St
7. Cellphone E Pine St/S Orange Ave
8. backpack with clothing 1600 blk S. Kirkman Red
9. Currency 4000 Blk of Edgemoor St
10. Currency 1000 Blk of W South St
11. Currency 7000 Blk of Narcoossee Rd
12. Currency 100 Blk of W Livingston St
13. Currency Dixie Belle Dr/Gatlin Ave FOR INFO CALL (407) 246-2445, MONDAY – THRU THURSDAY, 9:00 AM TILL 4:00PM
NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2024-CA-010744-O TO: DIEGO PASCALE DE SOUZA, DPS GENERAL SERVICE LLC, ANA CAROLINA GUEDES CREPALDI Last Known Address: 13855 Title Way, Winter Garden, FL 34787 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you by Ailton Firmino Da Silva, Antonio Batista Fernandes, AE2V LLC, and AFA Building LLC regarding allegations including breach of contract, conversion, unjust enrichment, and fraud. The relief sought involves damages exceeding $700,000 due to fraudulent misrepresentations and failure to perform under construction contracts. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to the complaint on: Plaintiffs’ Attorneys: Vincent B. Lynch, Esq., Florida Bar No. 0917801, V.Lynch@elpglobal.com, Carlos J. Bonilla, Esq., Florida Bar No. 0558717, Carlos@elpglobal.com Address: 7901 Kingspointe Pkwy, Suite 8, Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: 813-727-4490 on or before Saturday February 15, 2025 and file the original with the Clerk of this Court at: Orange County Courthouse 425 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801 Failure to respond may result in a default judgment being
entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
Notice of Public Auction for monies due on storage units located at U-Haul company facilities. Storage locations are listed below. All goods are household contents or miscellaneous and recovered goods. All auctions are hold to satisfy owner’s lien for rent and fees in accordance with Florida Statutes, Self-Storage Act, Sections 83.806 and 83.807. The auction will start at 8:00 a.m. on March 6th, 2025 and will continue until all locations are done. Auctions will be held online: www.lockerfox.com.
U-Haul Moving and Storage at Maitland Blvd, 7815 North Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32810; D14 TROY DUNNELL $1,629.36, U99 Johanna Rodriguez $956.68, F26 jeffrey mcwhorter $1,304.35, L66 BENJAMIN MARKESON $902.58 U-Haul Moving and Storage of Apopka, 1221 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703; 1265 derek pollard $2,282.05, 1312 Taurean Richardson $3,580.46 U-Haul Moving and Storage of Altamonte Springs, 598 West Highway 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714; B133 peter leon $3,004.75
U-Haul Moving and Storage at Semoran Blvd, 2055 State Rd 436, Winter Park, Fl 32792; 1309 Amanda Huff $2,522.43
U-Haul Moving & Storage of Longwood, 650 N Ronald Reagan Blvd, Longwood, FL 32750; C024 sidney jordan $2,329.00
U-Haul Moving and Storage at Lake Mary Blvd, 3851 S Orlando Drive, Sanford, Fl 32773; 1657 Terry Mcdaniel $2,206.20, 1457, Chantelle Rumph $1,140.18, 1313, Robert curry $2,138.73, 1065, CARRIE GILLEY
$2,269.70, 1704, Micheal Mendez $1,129.00
U-Haul Moving and Storage of Sanford, 3101 S Orlando Drive, Sanford, FL 32773; 1799 Hannah Astorga $817.02, 1421
Darian Willis $1,344.90, 1014 Gloria Imler
$1,265.18, 1673 John Caicedo $1,228.55, 1416 Roberto Gomez $1,368.78 U-Haul Moving & Storage of Sanford at Rinehart Road, 1811 Rinehart Road, Sanford, FL 32771; 4072 Debbie Thompson $1,233.88.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Extra Space
Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below on March 7th, 2025 at the location indicated: Store 7590: 7360 Sandlake Rd Orlando, FL 32819, 407.634.4449 @ 11:45 AM Kadmos Oil & Energy Maria Camacho- suitcases, boxes; Montserrat Lopez- clothes, boxes, tv’s; Andrew D’oyley- boxes, decor, tv; Brandon Bankskitchen equipment, merchandise, linens. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Extra Space
Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below on March 7th, 2025 at the location indicated. Store 1317: 5592 L B McLeod Rd Orlando, FL 32811, 407.720.2832 @ 2:00 PM: Felicia Frasier-Clothes, Shoes, Bags; Jacques Machado-suit case; Magdalena Juarez Gonzalez-household items; Charles Towns-household items, tools; herbert harp-Twin size bed set,
boxes, 2 dressers, etc; willie Harden-car/ or trailer; Ryan Tunstall-2 bedroom apt. 2 queen beds. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction.
Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Extra Space
Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below on March 7th, 2025 @12:00pm at the location indicated: Store 6736: 4815 w colonial dr. Orlando, FL 32808. Richard Trachuk-boxes, art, furniture Erin Russell-Clothes, shoes, boxes; Hectomene Clervil-clothes, boxes, furniture; Schneider Fils Aime-clothing; Deshay Byrd-tires, bags; Tyrone Robinson-luggage; Anthony Lugg-luggage; Shanika Devone-clothes, furniture; Malek Jones-furniture, clothes; Maria Del Carmen Rodriguez-bags; Debra Thompson-construction materials; Patrick Secord-hoses, tables; Donel Vazquez-beds, clothes, boxes; Chimere Brown-boxes, clothes, bags; Quantavia Jackson-boxes, mattresses. The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Extra Space
Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below on March 7th, 2025 at the location indicated: Store 7420: 800 Beard Rd Winter Garden, FL 34787, 407.551.6985 @ 12:00 PM: Erwin Thomas: 1 bedroom, living room, dining room- Kathleen and Michael Pittman: Tools & Gear. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below on March 7th, 2025 at 12:00pm at the location indicated: Store 8138: 1001 Lee rd, Orlando, FL 32810 407.489.3742 Ranessa Lane-Household items, Christina Wells-Mattress, dewayne Smith-Household items, Astria White-Household items, Clifford Hughley-Household items, Sean Kirkland Jr-Household items. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below on March 7th, 2025 at the location indicated: Store 3502: 1236 Vineland Rd, Winter Garden Fl, 34787, 407.794.6460 @11:00 AM: Douglas Talon Rangel-Furniture, Work Materials, Tools;Jill Alderman-Household furniture, mattress, dresser;Jadaisha Thompson-Household Goods/Furniture, TV/Stereo Equipment. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage, or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below on February 28, 2025, at the locations indicated: Store 1333: 13125 S. John Young Pkwy, Orlando FL. 32837, 407.516.7005 @ 10:00 AM: Mateo Ramirez Gonzalez- dorm room,surfboards,instruments,books,Amanda Saunders-clothing,Kevin Howard-household items,Destiny Diaz-toys, holiday stuff. Store 1631: 5753 Hoffner Ave, Orlando, FL 32822, (407) 212-5890 @ 10:15 AM: Andrew Richardson: Gold color vases, multiple shoes, clothing. Lawrence Muhammad: suitcases, bins, boxes, bags, vacuum, bike, helmet, paper shredder, cooler. Nadir Guessous: suitcases, bins, shoes, clothing. Store 7057: 13597 S. Orange Ave Orlando FL 32824, 407.910.2087 @ 10:30
AM: Harold Knight: Household Items, Clothes, Boxes/ Harold Knight: Household Items, Boxes, Clothes/ Julio Santana: Household Items/ Jacqueline Virgile: Boxes, Clothes/ Juliana Fagundes: Clothes, Shoes, Toys Store 7107: 6174 S Goldenrod, Orlando, FL 32822, 407.955.4137 @ 10:45
AM: Charles Henderson - home goods and boxes; Blonide Jonathas - table, chairs, boxes and totes; Natalia Bizzeth - Bedroom set, clothes, tv; Julia Rivera Santiago - furniture, boxes, totes, washer, dryer, freezer, 2008 Blue Mazda 3 Store
the above-referenced facility to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Site #3086, 130 Concord Drive, Casselberry, FL 32707, March 4, 2025 @ 12:00 pm Wilfredo Valentin- Household things. The auction will be listed an advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purcase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
3024: 11955 S Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando FL 32837, 407.826.0024 @ 11:00 AM: Shawn Mincey: Bicycle, toys, painting supplies, trimmers, vacuum, mirror and more. Angelo Attardo: Several vacuums, totes, boxes. Vito Blanco: ladder, dryer, mini fridge, mattresses, table, chairs. Kofi Martin: clothing, bicycle, books, bags. Jorge Pineda: Auto Parts, totes, tools. Store 8931: 3280 Vineland Rd, Kissimmee FL 34746, 407.720.7424 @ 11:30 AM: Kyera Williams Clothes/ shoes, Gregory Williams furniture and boxes, Carlos Melendez Household items, Jose Thomas Household items , Amber Johnson household & boxes, Victor Gonzalez Hernandez linnens and towels, Emily Jimenez mattress and 4-5 boxes Bags, Carlos Callejas Master bedroom, kitchen, living room & dinning room Store 3519: 4020 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, 32806, 407.480.2931 @11:45 AM: Nikki Bryan- Household goods, clothes; Mario Crawford- Furniture and clothes Store 8136: 3501 S. Orange Blossom Trail Orlando FL 32839, 407.488.9093 @ 12:00pm:Jessica Burke-Furniture ,Household items,Boxes,Totes:Marie Aujustin-Clocks,Mirrors,luggage,shoes,clothes,cooking Utensils:Breasia Jenkins-Clothes,Shoes,Luggage,Household Items,Boxes:Jeremy Hammonds-Hnousehold items,:Brittany Williams –Clothes,Shoes,Mattress,Totes:Oscar Reyes Rubio-House hold Items ,Boxes,Totes,:Josh Hill-Clothes ,Shoes,Personal Items,Suitcases:Dianelys Nieves-Clothes,Shoes,Personal Items :Vivesca De Havilland-Personal Items ,Boxes,,Pictures Store 7306: 408 N Primrose Dr, Orlando, FL 32803, (321) 285-5021 @ 12:15 PM: Kristofer Lawson; Furniture and etc. Joseph Morrison; Paintings, clothing. American Interiors, Inc.-Steve Essig; Task Chairs and Misc. Furniture’s. Xavier Hill; Household and event items. Stephen Brown; Files. Store 8612: 1150 Brand Ln Kissimmee FL 34744, 407.414.5303@ 12:30PM:Jekisha Laura Dean John: household items, Angel Hernandez Matos: Dresser, clothes, mattress, boxes,Timothy Muniz: personal items Store 3526: 4650 S. Semoran Blvd, Orlando Fl 32822, 407.823.7734 @ 12:45 PM: Yorksauna Bruce-Boxes, plastic bins, hats, bags. Store 4107: 9080 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee Fl 34747, 407.238.1799 @ 1:15 PM: Vanessa Perez Malave –Gaming chair, furniture, mattress/bedding, boxes, totes; Jordan Rongey Health and wellness, cooler, totes, boxes, furniture Store 4109: 13450 Landstar Blvd Orlando, FL 32824, 407.601.41.69@ 1:30 PM: Maria esther Quintero urdaneta; Household goods/ Furniture. Hector Guzman/ Bedroom stuff/tv/kitchen stuff. Maria Rodriguez; Household goods/Furniture. Angely Rivera; Boxes/Furniture. Madeline Torres; Household goods/Furniture/Landscaping construction Equipment/Tools/Appliances, Miriam Morales; Household goods/Furniture. Carlos Mellizo; Living Room furniture, Toys, clothes, tools, etc. Store 4217: 5698 S Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, Fl 32839, 754.551.4774 @ 1:45 PM: Taneshia Bloomfield; Boxes, Mattress& Bedding, Furniture, Sports & outdoors, Bins & Suitcase. Maty King; Furniture, Boxes, Bins & Baskets. Yrene Luberisse: Toys, Baby & Games, Clothing & Shoes, Mattress& Bedding. Electronics, Furniture, Sports & Outdoors, Bags and Laundry Baskets. Store 4227: 2334 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822, 407.930.4541 @ 2:00 PM: Carlissia Smith: Household items, clothing. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at
CubeSmart # 6174 – 1004 North Hoagland Blvd. Kissimmee, Fl. 34741 to satisfy a lien on MARCH 4,2025 at approx. 11:30am at www.storagetreasures.com: Cameron Churchill, Jose Marques/HVAC/R SERVICES LLC, Christopher Lee Potter, Miguel Paiva, Eduardo Avila, LaCandice Michelle Hollinger NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner CubeSmart # 5695 – 1159 Tomyn Blvd Winter Garden, FL 34787 to satisfy a lien on MARCH 4,2025 at approx. 1:00pm at www.storagetreasures.com: Tendres Henry , Nicole Wynne, Brittney Dixon, Vannessa Fournier Miquel Baxter NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Management, LLC #0671 – 100 Mercantile Ct. Ocoee, FL 34761 to satisfy a lien on MARCH 5,2025 at approx. 10:30am at www.storagetreasures.com: Keith Donell Bryson, Deontray Tyshaun Jones, Robert Roy Cole, Susan Addison Stewart / Susan Stewart NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:
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Notice of Public Sale: Notice is hereby given that Storage King USA at 4601 S Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, FL 32839 will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents (pursuant to Chapter 83 of the Florida Statutes). The sale will take place at the website StorageTreasures.com on February 26th, 2025, at 9:00 am. The sale will be conducted under the direction of Christopher Rosa (AU4167) and StorageTreasures.com on behalf of the facility’s management. Units will be available for viewing prior to the sale on StorageTreasures.com. Contents will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder. A 15% buyer’s premium will be charged as well as a $100 cleaning deposit per unit. All sales are final. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as “general household items” unless otherwise noted. Anita Saint Hilaire – 0A032, Dady metelus – 0A040, Amanda Sheppard – 0D022, Mona Chery – 0G019, Cynthia Pollock – 0I042, Batravil Amertil – 0J018
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Management, LLC #0695 - 4554 Hoffner Ave Orlando, FL 32812 to satisfy a lien on MARCH 4,2025 at approx. 10:30am at www.storagetreasures.com: Paul Saia, Andre Pinkard, Paula Renee Helton, Deborah Diaz, Michael Raamkids65/ Michael Hicks, Eythan Wiggins, Kari Espinosa, Simon McLelland.NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner CubeSmart # 5341 – 2310 W Carroll St, Kissimmee, FL 34741 to satisfy a lien on MARCH 4,2025 at approx. 11:00am at www.storagetreasures. com: Simon Kenga Martin, Juan Gotay, Juan Marcos Ramos Falcon, Dukenson Peter Guerrier, Edgar Joel Lebron, Jahmal Lee, Rafael Simon Urdaneta Bolivar, Wulf Perez, Bruce Figueroa, Henry Lozada NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner
Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Management, LLC #06931015 N. Apopka Vineland Rd. Orlando, FL 32818 to satisfy a lien on MARCH 5,2025 at approx. 11:00am at www.storagetreasures.com: Neyva Garcia, Casplla, Kniajeen Castro, Rachel L, Rachel Lamarre, Lakisha Miller, SBSV, Shonette CD Brown NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Management, LLC # 0420 –5301 N. Pine Hills Road, Orlando Fl 32808 to satisfy a lien on at approx. MARCH 5,2025 at approx. 11:30am at www.storagetreasures.com: Keisha Jeantihomme, Courtney King, Abraham Orosco, Tiera Howard, Ayonte Pugh, Tomaris Hill, Charlie James McCoy, Ebony Sheree Farmer, Christine Georges, Kamya Browne NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Management, LLC #430 - 7400 West Colonial Dr, Orlando Fl 32818 to satisfy a lien on MARCH 5,2025 at approx. 12:00pm at www.storagetreasures.com: Michelene Benoit, Glosden st aubyn Lebert, Glosden Lebert, McDonald’s ., Elizabeth Chavez, Antania Sweeting, Jinette Oscar, Natalia Nicole McKinley, Selina Yvette Tasker-Lowe NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner CubeSmart # 6698 – 45630 US Hwy 27 Davenport, FL 33897 satisfy a lien on MARCH 5,2025 at approx. 12:30pm at www.storagetreasures.com: Donterrius Buck, Joseph Clayter, Juan Lopez, Justtin Merrick NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner CubeSmart # 5868 – 4752 Conroy Storage Lane, Orlando, FL 32835 to satisfy a lien on MARCH 6,2025 at approx. 10:30am at www.storagetreasures.com: Sade Monique Sullivan, Debora Parker, Tashira Renae Burgman, Elizabeth Colon Danielle Alexander, Joshua P Rentschler, Carey Brown, Jeffery Nixon, Brittany Crumpton NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage
Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Management, LLC #351 – 10425 S John Young Pkwy Orlando, FL 32837 to satisfy a lien on MARCH 6, 2025 at approx. 11:00am at www.storagetreasures.com: Dally Irizarry NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner CubeSmart # 5962 – 49671 Hwy 27 Davenport, FL 33897 to satisfy a lien on MARCH 6,2025 at approx. 11:30am at www.storagetreasures.com: John S Demitro, Hitalo Mariotto, Barbara Davis, Genesis S Marquez, Amorel Beyor, Kyra Cardwell, Fabio Gonzalez, Nicole Hindle, Francine Ranger, Aurora Marina Rincon Vargas, Kimberly McGriff, Robert Shields, Tamika Raynette Lyles, Brad Moore, Christian Dolan, Ashley Hobbs. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner CubeSmart # 5961 – 1540 Sullivan Rd., Davenport, FL 33896 to satisfy a lien on MARCH 6,2025 at approx. 12:00pm at www.storagetreasures.com: Laurie Salmi, Sedric Ford, Jesus Edwin Aviles Jr, Martin Jose Rodriguezacosta, SHAWN SIMMERER, Andrew William Santom, Lasandra Gail Smith Innis, MARIA CELLI, Israel Vega JR, Kamiya Denaye Davis, Kenneth Bradley Stockdill, Bruce Straubel, Nicole Parker, Adrean Marrero, Mirym Mizrachi, Kim Threat, Maryse Sanon.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage
Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner CubeSmart # 5694 – 7220 Osceola Polk Line Rd. Davenport, FL 33896 to satisfy a lien on MARCH 6,2025 at approx. 12:00pm at www.storagetreasures.com: Nancy Dormeus, Monica Johnson, Miguel Angel Robaina, Francheska Laguer Arroyo.
mktg strats. Req proficiency in digital transformation & web mktg techniques (SEO optimization & website mgt) + proficient in MS Office suite & Odoo + Fluent in English & French. Req at least bachelor deg & exp in mktg especially in enhancing brand image & in int’l mktg. Salary: Between $130,000 & $160,000/yr, based on exp. Jobsite, Orlando, FL. Send your resume to: HR, CAPTIVEA, LLC at Mihanta.Ranjivason@captivea.com
STF Pro LLC, Orlando, FL & any unanticipated locations T/O the U.S. has an opening for an Ops Coord. (Job Code ON0225). Support market ops team W/ Team Member care, recruiting, hiring, & ops excellence. Support client comm, hotel initiatives, & activities. Reqs: HS or FDE & one yr. exp. in job offer, as an Ops Coord, in CS or sales. $41,330 to $54,018/ yr. Mail resume to Diana Ladino, 1775 The Exchange, Ste. 130, Atlanta, GA 30339.
Sunlight Enterprises, INC in Orlando, FL seeks full-time Search Marketing Strategist for online marketing for social media. Req Bachelor’s Degree in any major. $44,928/year. Mail resume to S. Rufino, 1106 W Central Blvd, Orlando FL, 32805.
Supervisor, Field Services: Oversees and directs technicians providing engineering and technical field assistance for the repair and maintenance of low to high voltage electrical systems. Duties require weekly travel to unanticipated client worksites throughout continental U.S. Monday morning to Thursday evening. Telecommuting on non-traveling days permitted.
Send resume to Qualus LLC, Attn: HR Manager, 100 Colonial Center Parkway, Suite 400, Lake Mary, Fl 32746 or email at careers@qualuscorp.com
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No Experience; No Selling; $2,125/wk/ptnl; PT/FT; Real Estate; No RE-License Req; Start Immediately; EOE; WFH; Call: 703-776-9929
Account Representative – Tech Companies for Emblue Group LLC: Identify and target prospective tech companies through market research, networking, and leveraging industry connections to generate leads. Jobsite: 8810 Community Circle Suite 16L, Orlando, FL 32819. Reqs: Any BS or for. Equiv. +2 yrs exp in B2B sales, preferably within the advertising or marketing industry. Strong understanding of the tech industry landscape and trends. Send resume to Nidia Lopez 8810 Community Circle Suite 16L, Orlando, FL 32819.
Marketing Manager. Dvlp & implmnt innovative initiatives to strengthen brand. Gen qualified leads & spprt global sales. Collab w/ sales & dvlpmnt teams to align mktg efforts. Idntfy int’l mkt opps & dvlp
