Orlando Weekly - June 19, 2024

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Disney and DeSantis stand down, federal judge strikes down Florida’s trans healthcare bans, another fake abortion clinic opens in Kissimmee and other news you may have missed.

BY MCKENNA SCHUELER AND THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

» Disney ends legal battle with DeSantis, reaches $17 billion development deal

After reaching a development deal, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts on Thursday ended a legal fight about whether Florida unconstitutionally retaliated against the company because of opposition to the controversial education law, dubbed by critics “Don’t Say Gay.” Disney attorneys filed a document at the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that said the company agreed to dismiss the case. It cited a new development agreement between the Disney company and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, which largely governs the area that includes Orange County’s Disney properties. The district Board of Supervisors on Wednesday approved the development agreement, which includes Disney investing up to $17 billion, according to a summary released by the district.

» New electric shuttle service will launch in downtown Orlando this fall Downtown Orlando will see the arrival of a new electric shuttle service this fall, as part of an effort by city officials to increase visitors and expand transportation options in the downtown core. The new program, dubbed Ride DTO, will be an on-demand shuttle service that will essentially function as a publicly subsidized Uber service. An agreement approved by city leaders Monday with Circuit Transit, an eco-friendly microtransit company, will cover the cost of operating five mini-shuttles downtown, including one that is ADA-compliant. Initial fares will cost an “anticipated” $1 per ride to start, according to city documents. However, the city is also exploring the idea of offering coupon codes to riders who patronize downtown restaurants, to essentially cover the cost of the ride. The program is expected to run 10 hours a day, seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The agreement with Circuit Transit, modeled after one the company has with the city of Hollywood, will cost the city of Orlando $595,712.50 for an initial one-year term, with the opportunity for city officials to approve two one-year extensions after. Circuit Transit has similar shuttle programs operating in West Palm Beach (where most rides are free), Fort Lauderdale and more than 40 other locations in states across the country, from California to Texas to Massachusetts.

» Orlando awards $300,000 contract to water company accused of violating labor law

City officials signed off on a proposal last week to enter into a three-year, nearly $300,000 contract with BlueTriton Brands, a bottled water company and producer of popular water brands. The company, based in Connecticut, was also accused last fall of unlawfully obstructing efforts by local delivery drivers in Davenport to unionize with the Teamsters. BlueTriton is a former Nestle subsidiary acquired by private equity. According to a city spokesperson, the city was not aware of any alleged unfair labor practices levied against BlueTriton, and said BlueTriton was the only applicant for the contract during the request for proposals process, which lasted from late January through most of March. The contract is for the general delivery and provision of water filters, bottled water and related goods to various city departments. As Orlando Weekly previously reported, delivery drivers for one of Blue Triton’s brands — Ready Refresh — in Davenport sought to unionize last fall. The labor union they sought to unionize with — the Teamsters — alleged BlueTriton had intimidated and threatened drivers in an effort to dissuade them from unionizing. The union filed charges against the company that were either dropped or dismissed. Drivers voted 10 to 10 against unionization last November (a tie is considered a loss for the union).

» New anti-abortion pregnancy center opens in Kissimmee

As people with unwanted pregnancies in Florida face ever greater barriers to abortion care, a new “clinic” that aims to persuade people not to seek abortion care has opened up in Kissimmee. Choices Women’s Clinic, located at 213 E. Oak St. in Kissimmee, is the third location in a chain of facilities operated by Choices Women’s Clinic, a local nonprofit founded and operated by anti-abortion Christians. These facilities lure in people by offering free pregnancy tests and free ultrasounds, and claim to offer information about what to do if pregnancy is confirmed. Critics call them “fake abortion clinics.” While Choices explicitly mentions “abortion” on its main website, and claims to be “all about offering you choices,” a second website the nonprofit maintains specifically for donors reveals their overarching mission: to “CHANGE abortion in Orlando. Until there are ZERO.” In a recent email newsletter, Choices’ executive director gloated over stories of pregnant

women who had come to them, mistakenly believing they would be able to help them terminate their pregnancies. Choices also has two other “clinic” locations in Orlando — one located near downtown and another near University of Central Florida. Orlando Weekly first reported on the anticipated opening of this new anti-abortion facility last year.

» Federal judge blocks Florida’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender people

A federal judge ruled last week that Florida’s ban on puberty blockers and hormone replacement therapy for transgender minors and restrictions for adults are both unconstitutional. “The federal courts have a role to play in upholding the Constitution and laws. The State of Florida can regulate as needed but cannot flatly deny transgender individuals safe and effective medical treatment — treatment with medications routinely provided to others with the state’s full approval so long as the purpose is not to support the patient’s transgender identity,” U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle wrote. Those restrictions came into place following Gov. Ron DeSantis’ approval of SB 254 in May 2023 and promulgation of rules from the Florida Board of Medicine and Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine enacting that law. The measures banned minors’ use of puberty blockers and hormone replacement therapy, common treatments for gender dysphoria. Additionally, the law said only physicians, psychologists and psychiatrists could treat adults seeking gender-affirming care. This, and other added restrictions on treatment for adults, had severely cut off trans adults’ access to care.

‘THE SYSTEM IS BROKEN’

The Farmworker Association of Florida works with the U.S. Department of Labor to help local victims of wage theft recover payment they are lawfully owed

BY MCKENNA SCHUELER

Ana Espino, an advocate with the Farmworker Association of Florida, has gotten an influx of calls from people over the last year who say they weren’t paid for their work.

Or, if they work a service job, that their boss stole or mismanaged their tips.

She hears mostly from construction workers in Central Florida who do building, roofing or repair services, but also from landscaping workers, restaurant workers and agricultural workers.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, construction is one of the most common industries in which violations of wage and hour laws

occur, along with food service, healthcare and retail. The federal Wage and Hour division, which enforces these laws, says they received nearly a million calls last year alleging violations.

Most of the people that Espino assists from the Farmworker Association headquarters in Apopka, just north of Orlando, are Hispanic or Latino. Most first learn about what her organization does for workers through word of mouth. Some, she admitted, are scared to confront their employer, fearful of being fired or facing other forms of retaliation. In one case, after a man reached out to them for help, she said the man later begged them not to call his boss to ask after the issue.

“Before the day end[ed], he called us and said, ‘Please, don’t do anything,’” Griselda Payne, one of Espino’s co-workers, recalled. The man, she said, told them he worried his boss would “take revenge” on him and his family — for asking to be paid all of what he was owed.

“He was terrified,” Espino said.

The scope of wage theft in the U.S. — employers failing to pay workers all or some of what they’re lawfully owed — is a widespread problem, costing millions of working people up to $50 billion annually.

The problem, in Florida especially, is that if this does happen to you, your options for fighting it are limited. Private lawyers rarely take on wage theft cases, in part because the payout is often low. The state isn’t equipped, or eager, to do much about it either. Back in 2003, Gov. Jeb Bush abolished the state Department of Labor, leaving Florida’s workforce without any sort of state agency empowered to go after wage theft, nor a single state investigator to look into the issue.

The Florida Attorney General’s Office, led by Republican Attorney General Ashley Moody, is tasked with cracking down on minimum wage violations only, but years of public records collected by Orlando Weekly, the Florida Policy Institute and other news organizations over the last decade reveal this rarely happens.

The office doesn’t go after other forms of wage theft, such as unpaid overtime, misclassifying

employees as independent contractors, or withholding tips.

While Floridians can face felony charges and prison time for committing retail theft — an issue the Attorney General’s Office keenly pursues — retailers who steal their workers’ wages, at worst, generally only face the prospect of paying back wages.

And that’s only if private legal counsel or the federal government opts to intervene.

“The problem is, there is no help for them,” said Payne, of those who come to her for help.

“The problem is the system.”

The Farmworker Association of Florida is one of a number of community-based organizations that works with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, in the absence of help from the state, to fight wage theft.

The group serves as an accessible point of contact for locals, and coordinates with the federal division’s office in Orlando. The federal division has seven offices scattered across Florida, serving Floridians on behalf of the federal government in the absence of help from the state.

According to a division spokesperson, federal enforcement staff recovered more than $16.8 million in back wages and damages for more than 11,000 workers in Florida last fiscal year, and assessed employers more than $1 million in

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Griselda Payne of the Farmworker Association of Florida | Photo by McKenna Schueler

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additional civil monetary penalties. But the division also suffers critical challenges, such as low staffing numbers, of which Payne and Espino are painfully well aware and understand.

In 1948, when the United States had a workforce of about 23 million, the federal division had 1,000 investigators to combat wage and hour violations.

Today, decades later, the division is operating with “historically low staffing levels,” with less than 800 investigators across the country to protect the rights of 165 million workers.

A division spokesperson told Orlando Weekly last year that they had 47 wage and hour investigators in Florida, tasked not only with investigating wage theft complaints, but also compliance with child labor law and other mandated employment practices, such as unpaid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

The business-friendly State Attorney General’s Office, on the other hand, has a two-decade history of largely failing to recover a single cent for working Floridians who report being paid less than minimum wage.

Last year, the office recovered $544 in unpaid wages for exactly one person: a Hungry Howie’s pizza delivery driver in Hudson, whose employer paid him less than the state minimum wage, according to emails we received through a public records request.

Even the city of Denver, Colorado, alone — which has its own labor division — proved it could do better, recovering upward of $2 million last year for over 3,500 working people, according to an annual report.

Espino told Orlando Weekly that employers in Florida accused of violating the law know the state doesn’t take wage theft seriously. Sometimes, she said they become “aggressive and defensive” in the face of accusations.

“They’re not afraid to break the laws, you know what I mean? Or just not give people their money, which is unfortunate because all these people, they’re trying to survive,” she said. She contends, “the system is broken.”

A 2017 report from the Economic Policy Institute found that Florida has the highest minimum wage violation rate in the country, with data suggesting that one in four low-wage workers had been paid less than minimum wage. Alexis Tsoukalas, a policy analyst with the Florida Policy Institute — an EPI affiliate — told Orlando Weekly that her nonprofit is concerned the problem could get worse as Florida’s minimum wage rises.

“When Florida’s first minimum wage went into effect [in 2005], we found on average people lost almost 20% of the raise to which they were entitled, about $1.32 an hour on average,” Tsoukalas explained. “So you can imagine, if you’re a minimum wage worker, and you’re losing a significant share of that minimum wage, how devastating that can be to your everyday life.”

Community enforcement programs through local, state, or federal governments, however,

can be a valuable and cost-effective way to bolster enforcement strategies, according to the Economic Policy Institute.

Local nonprofits, like the Farmworker Association, with connections to marginalized communities, can reach vulnerable workers who may be wary of the government. Some may be unaware of the law, or government efforts to (sort of) enforce it.

Still, such programs operate best with sufficient funding and resources. And Payne says they don’t have a dedicated budget for this work.

She admits she sometimes feels out of her depth. Generally, the best the organization can do is call employers, urge them to comply with the law, or refer cases to the understaffed and overburdened federal government division.

The federal government is forced to be selective with the cases they take on, so it’s not a quick process. Conducting a thorough investigation can be labor-intensive, and requires due diligence. If an employer doesn’t agree to pay, the process of wage recovery can take anywhere from months to years.

In 2023, the Farmworker Association in Apopka received 35 complaints of alleged wage theft, yet so far, only one of those cases has led to wage recovery.

“It frustrates me a lot,” said Payne, who’s worked with Espino on wage recovery efforts locally for about a year. “If [employers] know that there is going to be some punishment for them ... they’re not going to be doing it.”

Today, she says it’s easy for employers to break the law and get away with it. Some, when questioned, tell her, “I don’t care.”

The pair have received another 11 complaints of wage theft so far this year.

It takes a community

The three of us — Payne, Espino and an Orlando Weekly reporter — are sitting in a conference room of the Farmworkers’ headquarters in Apopka, a diverse city in Orange County with an economy historically based in the agricultural industry.

Once the backbone of the local economy, the farming and agriculture industries’ success relied on the labor of African American, Haitian and Hispanic farm workers, many of whom suffered health issues — without reliable or affordable access to healthcare — as a result of their labor.

In the waiting room, just steps away from where we’re seated, local families with young children wait for help with one or more of a half-dozen social services the Farmworker Association provides, such as help applying for food stamps or unemployment assistance.

The group is also active in community organizing and advocacy efforts that seek to empower, not just assist, workers in their local communities. The walls inside their building are artfully decorated with photos of farmworkers, and banners uplifting national and international movements for health equity and food sovereignty, like La Via Campesina. The Farmworker

Association was one of several community groups that helped advocate for Florida’s first local wage recovery program in Miami-Dade County, established in 2010.

In the absence of help from the state government, this local program, established through an ordinance, helps settle “wage disputes” involving workers and private employers in the county.

Over the years, the program has recovered millions of dollars in owed wages for thousands of people. Advocates in other cities and counties, inspired by this effort, later successfully organized for similar wage recovery programs in Palm Beach, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Alachua, Broward and Osceola counties.

Notably, there are no such programs in Orlando or Orange County, which rely on the labor of largely low-wage workers in the high-violation tourism and hospitality industries.

Unsurprisingly, deep-pocketed business lobbying groups — such as the Florida Chamber of Commerce — have opposed such efforts to establish local programs. Over a decade ago, the Florida Retail Federation filed a lawsuit to try to get rid of Miami-Dade’s program, but was unsuccessful.

The Florida Retail Federation, in collaboration with other business groups, has supported bills in the state Legislature dating back to 2011 that have sought to ban such programs. So far, the effort to get rid of local wage recovery programs through the state Legislature has also been unsuccessful.

‘We just don’t have enough manpower’

Outside of government intervention, Floridians also have the option of pursuing a civil action against an employer through a labor or employment attorney. Payne, however, said that private firms rarely take on wage theft cases because they’re unlikely to get much out of it.

“The lawyers don’t want to take these cases because this is not a lot of money,” she said.

Ryan Morgan, an Orlando-based attorney and co-chair of Morgan & Morgan’s Employee Rights Group, confirmed the acceptance rate for wage theft cases among law firms is low.

“Our acceptance rates on the wage and hour cases are below 10 percent,” Morgan told Orlando Weekly, adding that this is in line with acceptance rates of other firms.

His law firm, Morgan & Morgan, receives “thousands of calls” a month for wage theft cases, he said. Some, they determine, are less winnable than others, if the chance for wage recovery is low. And not all are “economically viable.”

“Even we just don’t have enough manpower and hours of the day to handle every case. And so when you’re looking at it, you do have to make difficult choices at times,” Morgan admitted. “And quite frankly, it sucks.”

Another challenge with wage theft cases is arbitration agreements — or clauses — in employment contracts, he said.

Such agreements, generally buried in legal jargon, take away workers’ ability to bring any sort of class action case, collective action case

or multi-plaintiff case under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the federal law that establishes wage and hour requirements.

Under those clauses, workers can only sue their employer over owed wages individually, a prospect that may be more intimidating alone.

“There’s safety in numbers,” said Morgan. “It’s a little bit more comforting [that way] than when you have one person out, kind of on an island against a bigger corporation who’s got all the power.”

The only real way to combat such clauses, he said, is to find a large group of workers who are willing to come forward. Arbitration in that case can become “exceedingly expensive” for the employer.

“That will force them to the table to actually talk and try to correct the problem, versus just, kind of putting their head in the sand a little bit,” he said.

Unlike private law firms, the U.S. Labor Department doesn’t have to abide by arbitration agreements. They can sue employers and still represent groups of employees.

“Same thing with the state Department of Labor. We don’t have one here,” Morgan pointed out. “But in the states that do, they too, can get around those arbitration agreements.”

Roadblocks to progress

On a federal level, the Biden administration has sought to increase the Wage and Hour Division’s budget to support worker protection initiatives. Biden has also requested that Congress enact policy changes to increase penalties for those who violate labor laws, in order to help deter violations.

According to Bloomberg, the politically divided U.S. Congress, however, hasn’t been swift to take action on the president’s pro-worker wish list. Despite some bipartisan support for increasing penalties for child labor violations, the administration has continued to suffer “roadblocks.”

Things aren’t going any better on a state level. In Florida, some Democrats have sought to reestablish a state agency capable of meaningfully addressing wage theft. But, like Biden, Florida Democrats have similarly faced roadblocks.

While Democratic Rep. Angie Nixon and Orlando-area Sen. Victor Torres have filed bills in the Republican-dominated state Legislature each year over the past four years to create a state department or division of labor, not one has been granted a single committee hearing.

Democrats blame this on their Republican colleagues, who are generally in a position to control which bills are heard and which are not.

“They don’t care about working-class people,” Nixon, a Jacksonville-area state representative, told Orlando Weekly last year.

“We took an oath here in the state to, you know, represent the people, not corporations,” Nixon said. “And unfortunately, the leadership in Tallahassee is doing the opposite.”

mschueler@orlandoweekly.com

BRIGHTER DAYS AHEAD

Housing nonprofit launches new effort to address youth homelessness in Central Florida

BY MCKENNA SCHUELER

Yasmine Arencibia used to live out of her car, working as a shift manager for McDonald’s, struggling to make ends meet.

She became homeless at the age of 19, but wasn’t able to get connected with help until she was 23, in part because she wasn’t aware of the local resources available to her. There’s also the existing stigma around homelessness, which she says can be another barrier.

“When you’re homeless and you’re in that sensitive position, you don’t want to open up to nobody,” Arencibia, who’s now 24, told Orlando Weekly. “When you get treated like a person, regardless of the circumstances that you’re in, people open up,” she said.

Initially, after searching for local resources, Arencibia found short-term housing assistance through Impower, a nonprofit in Seminole County.

Today she works for AmeriCorp and with the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida, where she is working on a new program to address youth homelessness in the region. She also sits on the board of the Youth Action Society, which helps guide the work that the Homeless Services Network does in outreach to young adults.

For Arencibia, the new program, funded by federal and state dollars, is her way of giving back and giving hope to others who are in a position she was once in herself: feeling hopeless, stuck and confused about how and where to even find assistance.

“I fell in love with the idea of helping people and making a difference in my community,” said Arencibia, who hopes to go to college one day to study journalism and social work.

“I want to be that blessing to somebody. I want to be that hope for somebody that I didn’t have years ago.”

As homelessness in Central Florida continues to climb, the Housing Services Network of Central Florida, launched a new initiative last week to address youth homelessness, in collaboration with other community partners.

The Brighter Days community initiative, stretching across the Orange-Osceola-Seminole County region, will target homelessness among older teens and young adults.

According to the Orange, Osceola and Seminole County school systems, there were at least 427 students aged 16 and up in the tri-county region who were homeless this past school year, doubled up with another family, or living in

hotel rooms. All of these teens were identified as “unaccompanied,” meaning they were not living with a parent or guardian.

Over the past year alone, the Homeless Services Network shared, over 1,500 young adults aged 18 to 24 sought housing assistance either through them or another community partner.

The goal of this new program, according to the HSN, is to help “change the trajectory” of young people’s lives through early intervention. Early intervention, they believe, could help to prevent young people from spending the rest of their lives living on the street, in their cars, in shelters or in other unsafe structures.

Martha Are, CEO of the Homeless Services Network, said that an annual count of homeless people in the tri-county region, conducted in January, found that many of the region’s unsheltered adults first began experiencing housing instability when they were young — in their late teens or early 20s.

“It happened at a point in their life when something devastating happened, or they were kicked out of a family home, they left foster care, or sometimes parents pass away,” Are said during a program launch event at the Second Harvest Food bank just west of downtown Orlando. “Suddenly, these young adults find themselves on their own, without the social supports needed to help them remain in housing.”

Many older adults that volunteers spoke to during the region’s annual Point in Time count reported becoming “trapped” early on, according to Are, in what she described as a “vicious cycle of trauma and victimization.”

On the streets, people without anywhere else to go have a higher risk of experiencing sexual assault and other forms of violence, according to research on the subject.

Homeless people often lack health insurance, and can therefore face cost barriers to healthcare, increasing the risk for chronic health conditions and poor health outcomes.

According to the Homeless Services Network, 60% of homeless young adults age 18 to 24 identified through this year’s point-in-time count said they had been homeless for one year or more.

The new Brighter Days Initiative, funded by a $8.4 million federal grant and a $1 million appropriation from the state, will offer a comprehensive approach towards addressing homelessness among young people, according to the HSN.

The program will offer housing options such as temporary housing, rapid rehousing

(short-term), host homes and rental assistance for up to 36 months of permanent supportive housing (a form of housing that is coupled with social and behavioral health services for people with complex needs).

But, in addition to that, the program will also expand available Youth Drop-In Centers across the tri-county region, through the HSN and partnered organizations such as Zebra Youth (which serves LGBTQ+ youth), Impower, Covenant House, and Service and Love Together (SALT).

Drop-in centers serve to help connect people with available community resources for food, healthcare, and education and employment opportunities. They also offer other basic services for those who have little, such as laundry, crisis counseling, showers and a place to charge your phone.

Other supportive services offered through the program will include diversion and street outreach in order to raise awareness of the program and what it offers, according to the HSN.

Arencibia, one of the young nonprofit staffers with lived experience, said this wide array of community resources “really changed my life.”

While an influx of federal and state funds will help expand the nonprofit’s programming and capacity for serving homeless youth, she is someone who was helped early on, and says she’s “living proof that this program works.”

Ellease Cabrera, a 26-year-old mom of two who also now works for the HSN, similarly credits local community organizations for helping her find a stable housing situation after leaving an abusive relationship. Before that, she was unsheltered, living in her car, in garages and abandoned buildings, or couch-surfing.

She had her first baby — her young daughter, Legacy — at 21. While pregnant, she was living in an abandoned house in Kissimmee that didn’t have air conditioning. She went into labor early, although fortunately, her baby ended up being “perfectly healthy.” She remained in an abusive relationship that she says first began when she was 17.

Then, in 2020, she became pregnant again. At that point, she decided she was done putting up with the abuse. “I’m not going to continue the cycle,” Cabrera recalls today.

She didn’t want her nine-month-old to continue to witness her mother being abused where they were staying (with her abusive partner). So, one night, the young mom packed up her things — and her child — and left.

Help didn’t come immediately. She remained homeless for a time with her daughter, without access to services like childcare. There were fewer resources available and accessible during the pandemic.

In a moment of desperation, she tried to steal $36 worth of food to feed her daughter, but was caught by authorities and charged with a misdemeanor. She was court-ordered to see a mental health professional, who diagnosed her with post-traumatic stress disorder and bipolar disorder.

It wasn’t until she called 2-1-1, a local helpline,

that she got connected with Impower, like Arencibia did. That program helped her get into a hotel, which at least offered a place for her family to stay, and later into a rapid-rehousing program for two years, which provided her some initial stability and time to begin healing.

As she neared the end of that two-year program, Impower then helped her find a three-bedroom apartment for herself and her two young children, through a cooperative landlord. She also connected with the HSN’s Youth Action Society, which empowered her to become an advocate for herself and others.

“Today I stand before you all as a Superwoman, because I came out of the darkest years of my life as a fierce mother to my babies,” Cabrera shared. “I’m an ally to the community, and I’m working to earn my own money, and I’m a beacon of hope to those who are lost.”

State Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando, helped fight for the $1 million state appropriation for the Brighter Days initiative, in collaboration with Republican State Rep. Fred Hawkins. This state money and the federal housing grant allows the Homeless Services Network to expand its capacity — essentially, how many people they can help and provide direct financial assistance to. But the nonprofit also has a call to action for the community.

Residents of Central Florida can donate directly to the nonprofit to help support the program, or at the very least, can help spread the word about it.

The HSN is also looking for sympathetic landlords and property owners with extra space to donate or rent property for the youth and young adults they serve.

You can learn more about the Brighter Days initiative at brighterdayscfl.org.

mschueler@orlandoweekly.com

Yasmine Arencibia of the Homeless Services Network | Photo by McKenna Schueler

June 20, 2024

Jordan Foley

All is not doom and gloom downtown; a new public arts push provides plenty of reasons to spend an evening on or around Church Street again

In last week’s Live Active Cultures, I reflected on the changes in evening entertainment options along the International Drive corridor since I arrived in Central Florida during the mid-1990s. But the evolution of I-Drive pales in comparison to the multiple transformations Orlando’s downtown core has seen since the heyday of Bob Snow’s Church Street Station and Terror on Church Street. The era when tourists flocked downtown ended almost a quarter-century ago, thanks to Disney’s Pleasure Island and Universal’s CityWalk, leaving locals to sustain the increasingly unruly nightlife scene. Just in the last few years, we’ve seen ambitious efforts to elevate Church Street’s offerings (such as the Floridabilt and HÄOS) end in tears. Even Hamburger Mary’s — a longtime anchor for the LGBTQ+ community, which made headlines for its fight against Florida’s anti-drag laws — recently departed for greener pastures in Kissimmee. Despite the gloom and doom among many downtown denizens — which has only been exacerbated by the city’s recently enacted parking restrictions — don’t despair just yet, because the arts community is doing its best to inject some life back into Orange Avenue.

The Downtown Development Board and Community Redevelopment Agency recently announced a year-long, $1.36 million initiative in partnership with United Arts of Central Florida, the Downtown Arts District and Creative City Project to activate the area with busking musicians, storefront installations and over 800 pop-up entertainment offerings. Keep an eye out for large-scale artworks on the corner of Orange Avenue and Pine Street, starting with a “Wizard of Oz” inspired archway by Justin “SKIP

the Artist” Skipper and Ha’ani Hogan, who was recently named Creative City’s External Affairs Director; look for Brendan O’Connor’s inflatable pigeons to loom over the same vacant lot later this summer.

The public art push — which will also encompass Heritage Square Park, City Hall, Plaza and Wall Street Plaza — will officially launch June 20 with a supersized Third Thursday event, but it isn’t this week’s only new artistic draw downtown. Here are two more reasons to overcome the aggravations and spend an evening around Church Street, hopefully without the terror.

Sak Comedy Lab: Early in my Orlando residency, I stumbled across an improv club occupying an abandoned Church Street storefront, and was intrigued because it shared my initials. It turned out that Sak (styled “SAK”) was a reference not to “Seth Adam Kubersky,” but to the burlap sack this troupe originally carried their props around in while performing at Minnesota Renaissance fairs, before becoming the opening-day entertainment at EPCOT. Since establishing that first downtown venue in 1991, they’ve relocated multiple times, most recently vacating their home of more than a decade above the former CityArts Factory (which was supposed to become the new Parliament House … but that’s another story). Now, Sak Comedy Lab has settled into their most deluxe digs yet at 55 W. Church St., just a stone’s throw from the decrepit spot where they started.

Sak’s brand-new 175-seat venue, which hosted its official grand opening June 8, features a theme park-quality lobby (created by Adirondack Studios, Envision Signs and McCree) whose cityscape skyline decor and aged brickwork — enhanced by Bob Kodzis’ “mind map” artwork — pays proper homage to the company’s past. Inside the theater, stadium seating and state-of-the-art technical equipment makes the Whose Line Is It Anyway?-esque improvised insanity sound and look better than ever before. And

although Wayne Brady — a star of that TV show, who is Sak’s most famous alumnus — wasn’t in attendance for the new space’s inaugural performance, the packed house did include original Sak founder Terry Olson, who recently retired from his role as Orange County’s first Arts & Cultural Affairs Administrator (a post now held by Vicki Landon) to become FusionFest’s “Chief Instigator.”

After some emotional remarks from Olson and his Comedy Lab co-founder, Dave Russell, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony that shot streamers into the ceiling (where they’ll likely stay dangling for a decade), host Rob Ward and executive director Chris Dinger led an all-star ensemble including Emily Fontano and Robby Pigott through a “Duel of Fools” competition that frequently pushed Sak’s famously family-friendly boundaries to their breaking point, with side-splitting results. (sakcomedylab.com)

Josephine: Longtime readers will probably recognize Josephine, a Burlesque Cabaret Dream Play, the hit off-Broadway bio-musical about Josephine Baker that was birthed here almost a decade ago. But even if you previously caught it at Orlando Fringe Festival or the Plaza Live, you’ve never \seen the version that will be staged this Friday through Sunday at the Dr. Phillips Center’s Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater. With new costumes, new songs (including “I’m Simply Full of Jazz” from the legendary all-Black musical Shuffle Along) and a live fourpiece band, this is the most fleshed-out version yet of this fleshy favorite from director-producer Michael Marinaccio.

The one thing that hasn’t changed is Tymisha Harris, who reprises her star-making turn as the iconoclastic entertainer. Harris says, “After eight years of touring the world and over 400 performances, bringing the show home to sold-out crowds at the Dr. Phillips Center is really, really special.” (josephinetheplay.com) skubersky@orlandoweekly.com

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NO BONES TO PICK

Earthy Picks grounds itself in a plant-based roster of casual eats served in the South Eola corridor

BY FAIYAZ KARA

Tatiana Henao, as bright and spirited as the vegan café she oversees, is big on connecting with patrons walking into her meatless sanctum in the Thornton Park/South Eola corridor. Any affirmative response to her common refrain (“Is this your first time at Earthy Picks?”) has Henao going over the menu and pointing out the “Latin American twists” applied to the wraps, bowls, smoothies and juices. It’s something the Colombian native got used to when she started Earthy Picks as a plant-based pop-up five years ago with her mom. They were a popular draw at the Orlando Vegan Market, which Tatiana’s sister Yessi started, as well as the Orlando Farmers Market at Lake Eola Park. And they appear to be a popular draw here.

On one weekend visit, every seat in the cozy little joint was taken within 10 minutes of us showing up, and the bustling place was a vibe. The constant whir of Vitamixes indicated folks were really into the smoothies, us included. The 16-ounce “Fill Me Up” ($10), with its mix of berries, bananas, peanut butter, dates and oat milk, emptied real quick. So did the blend of sugar cane and lime juice ($4.25) Henao calls “Colombian Limonada.” She says the sweettart beverage is a typical and popular drink

in her native country. “You should try it with our nachos!” she said so enthusiastically that I couldn’t help but yield to her appeal for this weekend-only brunch item dubbed “Na’cho Cheezy Fiesta” ($13.75). We had no beef with the selection, either. Literally. Instead, the crunchy corn chips were layered with “raw meat” — a ground beef simulacrum made from sunflower seeds, hemp seeds and carrots. A healthy drizzle of house-made cashew cheese, black beans and fresh pico de gallo had us munching on the chips throughout our flesh-free feast.

First up was the “Chicks in a Curry Bowl” ($16.75), laden with decidedly Indian-leaning flavors. A salad of massaged kale, cabbage and carrots drizzled with a cilantro aioli dominated the plate — I would rather have seen more of the coconut chickpea curry and jasmine rice. Also on the plate were sautéed shiitake mushrooms and sweet plantains. The plantains, as well as the cilantro cream, are the “Latin spins” of this dish, says Henao.

But the most popular item on Earthy Picks’ menu is the New Age Burrito ($14.75), one that neo-hippies and TikTok divas alike can agree on. The plantains lent a sweet profile; the massaged kale, red quinoa and crispy onions, textural

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crunch; the black beans and avocado, richness. Plantain chips were served with the burrito, along with a spicy dip Henao fashions from Cholula, lime juice, mayo and pepper flakes. Together, the components worked to create balanced bites, but I can’t say it was our favorite.

No, that distinction went to the “Toonah Sensation Wrap” ($14.75). Capers and seaweed are added to a creamy, mustard-tinged chickpea mash to simulate a “fishy” taste but, thankfully, fish-in-a-can flavors and aromas were entirely nonexistent. Cashew cream, tomato and avocado made a lush wrap all the lusher, while kale, carrots and purple cabbage were a crisp complement. We wondered why the burrito and not this wrap was the most popular and concluded that it had to be the name. Seafood-averse diners may not take to a “Toonah” wrap, even if it doesn’t taste like fish. But with a rebrand, we all agreed it would move into the top position.

The menu’s two dessert options — a gluten-free brownie ($5) and tres leches cake ($6.50) — were tempting enough, but the açai tropical cup ($11), another brunch special, seemed a more appropriate choice given the superfood’s South American roots. Sweetening the cup were bananas and mangos thickened with almond butter and granola, then sprinkled with cacao nibs and shreds of coconut. When the açai melted, I slurped the purple runoff heartily. I guess I was glad to end the meal with an earthy pick.

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OPENINGS & CLOSINGS

Oza Izakaya, inspired by the sunsets over Mount Fuji and styled after Kyoto’s post-work haunts, has opened in the Williamsburg neighborhood at 5310 Central Florida Parkway near International Drive. Oza specializes in “Kyoto cutlet cuisine” and offers a curated selection of sake in a lively atmosphere … KŌRI Bakery & Dessert, specializing in Japanese sweet treats like kakigori (snow ice) and shokupan (milk bread), will open in this summer in the new retail complex being built at 725 N. Mills Ave. near Colonial Drive … M’ama Napoli Italian Bakery & Deli, serving everything from Neapolitan sandwiches and pizza to double-chocolate croissants and bombolone, will open Tuesday, June 25, at 965 S. Orlando Ave., near the corner of Minnesota Avenue, in Winter Park … Coro, Tim and Natalie Lovero’s highly anticipated Audubon Park restaurant with a menu of spectacular Italian-leaning small plates, has finally opened in the old Bikes, Beans & Bordeaux space at 3022 Corrine Drive … Eataly Pizzeria, a pizza joint that took the place of another pizza joint that took the place of still another pizza joint, is now baking pies at 2124 Edgewater Drive in College Park — under the watchful eyes of the other Eataly’s legal team, no doubt … Jeff’s Bagel Run has soft-opened its Winter Park outpost at 1332 N. Orange Ave. in the same plaza housing Jimmy John’s. The official opening happens at 7 a.m. Thursday, June 20, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony by Winter Park Mayor Sheila DeCiccio at 10:30 a.m.

NEWS & EVENTS

Foreigner Restaurant and Jaleo will stage a special collaboration dinner at the Audubon Park restaurant Thursday, June 27, at 6 p.m. The 10-course menu will be split between the two restaurant teams and their sommeliers. Wine pairing is included. Cost is $285, and reservations can be made on Tock … Nora’s Sugar Shack is staging a fundraiser Saturday, June 22, from 8-11 p.m. to help purchase their building at 636 Virginia Drive in Ivanhoe Village. A $100 donation gets you all the beer, wines and summer-sipping drinks you can enjoy, plus a food ticket and cigars. The first 25 people get a special gift. Music and entertainment will also be part of the festivities, which may go until midnight.

Earthy Pick’s nachos are available at weekend brunch | Photo by Rob Bartlett

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COUCHSURFING

BY STEVE SCHNEIDER

Premieres Wednesday:

Black Barbie: A Documentary — Did you know there wasn’t a Barbie doll of color until 1980? Shonda Rhimes sure does, because she’s executive-produced an entire documentary about it. And do you know how she’s been promoting it? By dogging Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie as overrated and overblown. Next month on Netflix: Martin Scorsese presents the life of comics Jack “King” Kirby! (Netflix)

Inheritance — After a Polish game-show host passes away, his relatives learn his fortune has been earmarked for whomever can solve the crazy puzzle he’s left behind. See, when Chuck Woolery kicks the bucket, all you’re going to have to do is watch a short video by Dinesh D’Souza. (Netflix)

Kleks Academy — An outwardly ordinary teenage girl enrolls in a wizarding academy in this updated adaptation of the novels by Polish author Jan Brzechwa. The best part is that we don’t have to worry he’ll out himself as a transphobe like J.K., because he died in 1966. (But burn those diaries, Poles, just in case.) (Netflix)

Love Is Blind Brazil: A Fresh Start — Season 4 emphasizes contestants who have tripped on their way to the altar (metaphorically speaking) or have otherwise had their heart broken, yet who are willing to take another shot at relationship bliss. You know: estúpidos! (Netflix)

Premieres Thursday:

The Accidental Twins — When you’ve grown up thinking you’re one of a pair of fraternal twins, you probably don’t assume the hospital made a mistake and you have an actual identical twin out there. And you really don’t assume the same fate befell the guy you’ve always thought was your brother. Yet that’s exactly what happened to the four Colombian men who are the subjects of this documentary, which complicates the eternal “nature vs. nurture” debate with the head-scratching geometry of a game of Connect Four. Pretty sneaky, sis! (I mean “bro.”) (Netflix)

America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys

Cheerleaders The latest reality show takes us into the working and personal lives of the NFL’s favorite sideline candy. Back when TV still gave a shit, they actually made movies of the week about stuff like this. Now they’re so cheap that

And we should definitely stay laser-focused on that catastrophe for the foreseeable future, since everything’s just rainbows and vibrators for the gals here at home. (Apple TV+)

Gangs of Galicia — A Spanish lawyer tries to avenge her father’s murder by going undercover with a drug cartel, only for things to get even more complicated when she falls for the kingpin’s son. Call that a dilemma if you want, but it got Kimberly Guilfoyle out of San Francisco. (Netflix)

Trigger Warning — Jessica Alba plays a special forces soldier who runs afoul of the criminal element in her hometown as she searches for answers in the death of her father. What is this, theme week? I haven’t seen this many dads dropping dead at the same time since Hootie reunited. (Netflix)

the closest we’re gonna get to a remake of The Day After is reelecting Trump. (Netflix)

Hart to Heart — Kevin’s guests in Season 4 include George Lopez, Judd Apatow, Niecy Nash and Ben Affleck. “So, Ben … how much of a bath did you take on those J.Lo tickets?” (Peacock)

Kota Factory — The stakes are raised even higher in Season 3 of the drama series that shows students vying for admission to the elite Indian Institute of Technology — a pursuit that’s made to feel all the more serious by being shot entirely in black and white. There you go again, Netflix, pandering to the masses with your cheap thrills. (Netflix)

Megamind Rules! — As Season 1 continues, the villain-turned-hero is still fighting to stop his evil former pals from wreaking havoc on their city. DreamWorks is already talking about a Season 2, but I wouldn’t bet on it happening, because today’s America clearly hates a traitor. (Peacock)

Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini — In late 2016, 34-year-old Californian Sherri Papini went missing. She showed up three weeks later, claiming to have escaped from kidnappers. It took the authorities nearly six years to crack the case, but you can get to the bottom of it in mere hours if you watch this three-part docuseries. And now you’re kicking yourself for having wasted all that time on Casey Anthony. (Hulu)

Premieres Friday:

Bread & Roses — When the U.S. finally pulled out of Afghanistan and the Taliban captured Kabul in August 2021, it dealt a major blow to the cause of women’s rights in that country.

The Victims’ Game — Back after a whopping four years, the Chinese thriller series returns in Season 2 to find Fang Yi-jen (Chang Hsiaochuan) no longer a forensic detective, but the prime suspect in a string of murders instead. Talk about downward mobility: That’s like giving up your job as a lobbyist to run for Congress. (Netflix)

Premieres Saturday:

Rising Impact In the first anime adaptation of Nakaba Suzuki’s hit manga, a third-grader strives to become the greatest golfer at an elite academy. God, golf? I never thought I’d say this, but couldn’t it at least be soccer?? (Netflix)

Premieres Tuesday:

Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge — Documentary cameras check in with the legendary designer as she prepares for her 50th-anniversary exhibition — a fine moment to reflect on the fashion revolution she instigated with the creation of the wrap dress. Meanwhile, there’s still no plaque in Vegas for the guy who invented parachute pants. (Disney+)

Kaulitz & Kaulitz — Twin brothers Bill and Tom take time out from their duties as singer and guitarist of Germany’s Tokio Hotel to star in their very own reality series. If you want to know what the Gallaghers are up to these days, keep watching Forensic Files II. (Netflix)

TikTok Murders — As social-media star Jinnkid, Ali Abulaban delighted his followers with impressions of Scarface and other priceless content. In real life, he was an alleged batterer who ended up standing trial for the murders of his wife, Ana, and another man. The verdict was announced last month, so you can either watch this documentary to find out what happened, or you can just use Google. (If the gubmint hasn’t outlawed that yet too!) (Peacock)

Documentary Bread & Roses takes a hard look at women’s rights in Afghanistan | Still courtesy of Apple TV+

WE HAD TOO MUCH TO DREAM LAST NIGHT

‘It felt like a dream’: Orlando supergroup Acoqui’s Alberto Hernandez speaks on their newest album release

BY GABBY MACOGAY

When speaking to Acoqui vocalist Alberto Hernandez, he makes a vital point of introducing his bandmates as his family, his brothers.

“Music’s our passion, this all comes out of us, because it’s just who we are — and we try to stay true to who we are.”

That family consists of vocalist and guitarist Hernandez, lead guitarist Steve Head, bassist Aaron Borowicz and drummer Tyson Bodiford, longtime friends who have come together alongside other solo endeavors and projects to create one of Orlando’s most distinctive bands.

Their most recent release, Drive By Dream, is a project that has spanned almost a decade, beginning from informal demos and sessions that began to take shape back in 2015, and finally coming to vivid life during the band’s residency at Gainesville’s Pulp Arts Studios.

Drive By Dream’s release has Hernandez feeling like a weight has been lifted off his shoulders, and he feels that it’s their best-sounding release to date.

“I’ve been holding onto this for so long, and it became personal because you hold it close to your heart, and now it’s something we can finally share with others,” Hernandez says. “I’m excited for people to dive into it and hopefully pick up on all the love and care that was poured into it. There was a lot of blood, sweat and tears — literally — involved in the making of this record.”

Hernandez considers Drive By Dream to be an exercise in collaboration, emphasizing the “village it took” to create such a work, including producer Luke Temple of Here We Go, Magic and engineer Eamon Ford.

“I think in the past it was more so stacking things and just trying to do more. We were more of a maximalist band in the past, and I think we’re more focused now on what’s necessary and what’s not,” Hernandez says during a phone interview with Orlando Weekly. Hernandez says that around 70 percent of the album was tracked during the group’s Pulp Arts sessions back in 2019, but the creative process

continued throughout the pandemic as the band tweaked and refined the record that was at last released this past week.

With this time, Hernandez and his bandmates were able to augment Drive By Dream with exquisite detail and put intention into each element of production. Hernandez says that while there are many ways for a person to enjoy the album, listening through from start to finish may provide a heightened experience.

“The album is almost a dying concept in the age of Spotify and playlists. We put a lot of thought into it as a group, and we landed on the order of the songs based on what felt like a strong opening, what felt like something that could ease into what we were, the statement we’re trying to make, and then something that would ease out of it,” Hernandez says. “Actually, it’s pretty cool because at the end of the record, the closing track, ‘Armed to the Teeth,’ if folks listen closely, it fades nicely and is in the same key as the opening song, ‘Big Risk.’ It’s like a circle.”

Acoqui’s deep roots in Orlando have not only helped inform their sound and distinction as artists but placed them among a creative community that has uplifted their endeavors over the years. From venues like Will’s Pub to the Social to Stardust Video, Hernandez expresses the band’s immense gratitude for the company that surrounds them.

“Orlando is just unbelievable in that there’s so much support across different mediums and different types of art. Art exists in so many different ways. I think we’ve thrived because we’re all into that stuff, and we support artists in that way too. It’s cool, because it feels very reciprocated,” Hernandez says.

While some members of Acoqui are no longer Orlando locals, with Bodiford in St. Augustine and Head in Gainesville, Hernandez says that the difficulties that may have come with the distance are easier to navigate when working with people who feel like family.

“That feeling of family continues even though we’re now having to navigate being in different cities and playing together when we have the opportunity. It’s made things a little more challenging but we’re excited to make the time together more meaningful,” Hernandez says.

“Music’s just such an important part of my life, so I’m excited that I can share something that I made with my band, my brothers, that is super important and dear to us with other people, so they can make it their own thing,” concludes Hernandez.

“Yeah, all the feels. I feel everything all at once.”

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Acoqui finally unveil newest album | Photo by Daniel Dorsa

THE BEAT

Thankfully, there’s finally a lot of seriousness about representation with this generation. Although it directly resonates with me as a minority in general, there’s something weird about the Asian-American experience in particular that only lately crystallized for me.

As one of many, but not the primary minority in the American spectrum, the Asian story doesn’t dominate the cultural discourse. Moreover, the Asian temperament a broadstroke disposition that’s perpetuated by stereotype — doesn’t lend itself to making waves. So we’ve mostly made our way quietly. But none of this ever suited me.

Even as a child, I knew what assumptions people had of us, of me. I also knew that they didn’t square with who I was or aspired to be. It’s with zero exaggeration that I say that my entire goddamn life has been spent trying to shatter that idea. I guess I’d resigned myself to the belief that it was a solo crusade. Until recently.

Yes, there’s certainly been a newfound Asian presence in American pop culture of late. But while I cheer it, little of it has clicked with me.

all the straight, articulate talk about how the Lin phenomenon was a bucking of the meek Asian stereotype writ large was like a personal lightning bolt.

Now along comes Australian hardcore band Speed, which lands deeper to me as it’s ever come. I’ve never come close to even mediocrity as a B-ball player, but I’ve spent practically my whole life being the only Asian in the pit. So seeing a band with three Asians at the front who aren’t just incidentally challenging the stereotype but doing it with bare-knuckle intent is, in a word, a revelation. Their recent Orlando show (June 10, The Abbey) was a head-on taste of the Speed phenomenon in full living color.

Of the four openers, Orlando’s Watts were easily the most exceptional. The only thing their cyclone of hardcore force and rage is missing is the macho bullshit. It makes all the difference, and it’s what makes Watts especially auspicious and timely. Just ask their fervid following, who took all of two seconds into Watts’ set to go completely nuclear.

Even after all that, the packed house found yet another gear once headliners Speed took the stage. From chugging arm-swing grooves to full-frontal blitzes, the band dropped the beatdown hammer in ways that validated every ounce of their budding international reputation. And with all his muscle and magnetism, frontman Jem Siow owns the stage like a young, Asian Henry Rollins.

But as much as sonic brutality, Speed are equally driven by positivity. Although delivered with menace, their message and ethos champion representation and inclusivity. They’re about both power and empowerment. Jem himself made frequent salutes to the fire and diversity of this audience.

Without question, Speed are the preeminent band spreading the hardcore gospel of their native Australia right now. Even bigger than that, though, they’re brave new icons of Asian possibility

Then I happened upon 38 at the Garden, Frank Chi’s 2022 documentary about 2010s NBA star Jeremy Lin. Between Lin’s accomplishments and the perspectives of other Asian notables in the film, that was probably the first time something hit me so personally in an ethnic sense. Hearing

About that, the audience factors heavily into the Speed experience, and that’s because of the combustible chemistry between the stage and the floor at their concerts. Yes, the band are great. But it’s not a complete Speed show without the sea of flying bodies that they incite.

Without question, Speed are the preeminent band spreading the hardcore gospel of their native Australia hardcore right now. Even bigger than that, though, they’re brave new icons of Asian possibility. Fucking finally.

CONCERT PICKS THIS WEEK

Bloom Dream, Flowers for Emily, Soap Box Derby: Don’t let the under-the-radar names and the coffeehouse setting fool you. This showcase is a fine sampler of promising young bands packing some big, woolly sonics. Miami’s Bloom Dream have a vast sound that swathes the dynamics and emotion of post-hardcore with the mystique of shoegaze. Orlando’s Flowers for Emily straddle similarly stirring ground with their emo-gaze, and Soap Box Derby are some of the newest local shoegaze hopefuls. (8 p.m. Saturday, June 22, Framework Craft Coffee House, $12-$15) baolehuu@orlandoweekly.com

Speed | Photo by Jim Leatherman

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Friday-Sunday:

Leo Skepi

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19

TikTok star and comedian Leo Skepi is set to humor Orlandoans Wednesday as part of his comedy tour “In Leo We Trust,” making 20 stops around the country. The Albanian-American TikToker started making content for fun in 2021, with early hit videos discussing — loudly — his disappointment in stores not accepting American Express cards or how to properly down a tequila shot. With relatable material geared toward the girls and the gays, Skepi says this tour will present a live and interactive version of his “Aware & Aggravated” podcast, talking about his own “confident way of being” and poking fun at past memories that haunt him. There will also be a live Q&A after that Skepi promises will be “unfiltered and uncensored.” 5:45 p.m., Funny Bone Comedy Club, 9101 International Drive, orlando.funnybone. com, $55. — Houda Eletr

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19

Facets of Freedom

Honor the Black Central Florida community’s rich history by supporting its artists — while treating your ears, eyes and tastebuds all at the same time. This is the fourth year Orlando can celebrate Juneteenth by attending Facets of Freedom: A Celebration of Juneteenth, hosted by local arts movers Black Girl Theatre Magic. This year’s lineup promises vocal excellence from singers including April Brown, Raven Iman and Brian Keith; stick around to groove to performances from Believe Dance Academy and local step-dancing groups. If music isn’t your forté, you can have your mind melted by a magic performance from Afro Magic, take in powerful spoken-word performances or sip a cocktail mixed with Black-owned spirits. Proceeds go to local racial justice and equity organizations. 7 p.m., Orlando Family Stage, 1001 E. Princeton St., orlandofamilystage.com, $15-$25.

— Zoey Thomas

Blink-182

THURSDAY, JUNE 20

Pop-punk icons Blink-182 and emo band Pierce the Veil may very well make fans want to “take off their pants and jacket,” and who would blame them with this hot lineup? After co-vocalist and guitarist Tom DeLonge rejoined in Blink-182 in 2022 — after a seven-year absence — the band released a track, “Edging,” to mark the occasion. This tour serves as further notice of the trio being back together, revisiting hits like “I Miss You” and “All The Small Things” and even releasing new music — like recent album One More Time. With openers jxdn and Pierce the Veil, the audience is sure to have nostalgic flashbacks of, say, skating around the neighborhood listening to Collide With the Sky … or other emo anthems to soothe the bruises from falling off said board. 7 p.m., Kia Center, 400 W. Church St., kiacenter.com, $130. — HE

THURSDAY, JUNE 20

Midsommar

in IMAX

Psychological-horror thrillers will put you on the edge of your seat in regular movie theaters, so just imagine those creepy-crawlies on IMAX! A24 and IMAX team up to bring a director’s cut of Midsommar to theaters for the first time, bigger than before — expect the IMAX format to deliver all the frights on a gargantuan scale. Starring Florence Pugh, this movie tells the eerie story of an American couple who visit a rural region of Sweden for what they thought would be a traditional midsummer festival — but is so much gruesomely more. The film “simmers with dread, an unnerving spellbinder that dodges the usual terror tropes to plumb the violence of the mind,” raved Peter Travers in Rolling Stone. The director’s cut promises an extra 24 minutes of footage, and in case you didn’t immediately notice, the screening date is — yes — Summer Solstice. IMAX theaters, imax.com, $18.21-$21.40. — Sarah Lynott

Josephine at the Dr. Phillips Center

PHOTO BY ROBERTO GONZALEZ

FRIDAY, JUNE 21

The Japanese House

U.K. singer-songwriter Amber Bain — as the Japanese House — is a fast-rising talent in the indie-pop world, crafting intricate and intimate anthems of queer love and heartbreak. Steering her most recent tour into Orlando this hot and steamy week sure does feel like kismet, because these are 21st-century summer-mixtape staples, no doubt — melancholy and ethereal and soaring. Just pick a song at random from last year’s breakup album-with-a-twist, In the End It Always Does, to capture that bottomless melancholy of a sunshiny day. Even with heavyweight guests like Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon, the 1975’s Matty Healy and Charli XCX, the summer-bummer spotlight stays squarely on Bain on the album. And that’s the only spotlight — Bain pulls off the rare trick of mystique in today’s share-all pop landscape, to the point where her earliest recordings had online heads speculating that the Japanese House was an anonymous side project of Healy. Cry now, cry later. 7 p.m., The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave., foundation-presents.com, $32.50-$50. — Matthew Moyer

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 21-23

Josephine

A home-grown production returns to Orlando this weekend, when Josephine: A Burlesque Cabaret Dream Play graces the stage at the Pugh Theater. This bio-musical production tells the tale of the iconic Josephine Baker, the first African American international megastar, through theater and dance — including her stints as a spy for the Allies in World War II and as a prominent civil rights activist — using Baker’s own journals as source material. Josephine is an award-winning production, netting honorifics around the country, including Critics’ Choice Award in 2021 at Orlando Fringe and Outstanding Solo Performance at the San Diego Fringe Festival in

2016. Previously a choreographer and backup dancer for *NSYNC, as well as playing a role in the Bring It On movie series, lead Tymisha Harris truly owns this role. Due to high demand, the Dr. Phillips Center has added a matinee show on Sunday. Alexis & Jim Pugh Theatre at the Dr. Phillips Center, 445 Magnolia Ave., drphillipscenter.org, $40-$50. — SL

SATURDAY, JUNE 22

Summer Sipping to Save Nora’s

The folks who run delightfully eccentric Virginia Drive mainstay and watering hole Nora’s Sugar Shack are holding a hail-Mary event this weekend to keep their business going. A $100 donation nets you endless beer, wines and sundry spirits, a food ticket and some cigars. There will also be live music, art, vendors and food on offer. The basic gist is that they’re trying to buy their building outright and have until the end of June to raise the necessary dough for a down payment. If they close down, it’s going to be made into something infinitely more boring and bougie, so you know what to do. 8 p.m., Nora’s Sugar Shack, 636 Virginia Drive, facebook.com/norassugarshack, $100. — MM

SATURDAY, JUNE 22

Filipino Freedom Fest

The owners of Kaya — Orlando’s newest and most-awarded Filipino fine-dining spot — may have just gotten back from Chicago for the James Beard Awards (where they narrowly fell short of Best New Restaurant), but any lingering jetlag or disappointment has not dampened their ability to throw a big ol’ party. In honor of Philippines Independence Day, Kaya is calling Orlando foodies and music lovers to a festival with food vendors, artisans and live music. Consider yourself warned: After celebrating Filipino Freedom Fest with food from a score of local purveyors as well

WEDNESDAY–TUESDAY, JUNE 19-25, 2024

as Kaya’s own Michelin-star winning fare, your own BBQ’d Fourth of July hot dogs might pale by comparison. 7 p.m., Kaya, 618 N. Thornton Ave., kayaorlando.com, free. — ZT

PHOTO BY CARISSA GALLO

Friday: The Japanese House at the Beacham

CONCERTS

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19

Candlelight Jazz: Iconic Black Artists featuring Miles Davis 7 pm; The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive; $37-$62; 407-704-6261.

Claire Liparulo, Lady Hatchet, Katie Lyon 6 pm; Lil Indie’s, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free.

Dayve Stewart

7 & 9 pm; Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave;

Necrot, Bat (members of Municipal Waste), Street Tombs

7 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $20-$25.

The Brian McKnight 4: June 28, Hard Rock Live

Mother Mother, Cavetown, Destroy Boys: June 29, Orlando Amphitheater

PVRIS, Pale Waves: July 2, House of Blues

Def Leppard, Journey, Cheap Trick: July 10, Camping World Stadium

Two Door Cinema Club: July 14, House of Blues

The Aquabats: July 18, House of Blues

Asia: July 20, Hard Rock Live

DIIV, Horse Jumper of Love: July 20, House of Blues

Janet Jackson, Nelly: July 20, Kia Center

HIRS Collective: July 21, Will’s Pub

Lamb of God, Mastodon, Kerry King: July 24, Orlando Amphitheater

Missy Elliott, Ciara, Busta Rhymes, Timbaland: July 30, Kia Center

Lindsey Stirling, Walk Off the Earth: Aug. 2, Walt

Nesto’s Jazz Trio 10 pm; Lil Indie’s, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free.

Violent Vira, Alexis Munroe, Max Diaz, Brayton 7 pm; Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; $25-$40; 407-673-2712.

THURSDAY, JUNE 20

Blink-182, Pierce the Veil 7 pm; Kia Center, 400 W. Church St; $30-$250; 800-745-3000.

Candlelight Jazz: Tribute to Aretha Franklin 9 pm; The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive; $34-$63.50; 402-249-2445.

Distant Stations, The King Tides, Saucers Over Washington 8 pm;

West End Trading Co., 202 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford; $10; 954-258-0307.

Jimmy Buffett Tribute: Come Monday 8 pm; Ole Red, 8417 International Drive; $10-$15; 321-430-1200.

Masacre, The Glorious Death, Intoxicated, Pariah 7 pm; Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; $25; 407-673-2712.

Michael Mayo 7 & 9 pm; Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $35.

The Spits, The Garden 7 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $32.50-$80; 407-934-2583.

Wind Walkers, Vrsty, Braveweather, Until I Die 7 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $18-$22.

FRIDAY, JUNE 21

Ace Frehley 8 pm; Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd.; $47.50-$100; 407-351-5483.

Eidola, Royal Coda, Wolf and Bear, Sani Bronco 6 pm; Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; $22; 407-673-2712.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 in Concert 7 pm; Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $45.50-$75.50; 844-513-2014.

Michael Mayo 7 & 9 pm; Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $35.

Sanford Punk Night 3: Dial Drive, The Longest Hall, The Problemaddicts, Petty Thefts 8 pm; West End Trading Co., 202 S. Sanford Ave.., Sanford; $10; 407-322-7475.

Steeln’ Peaches 8 pm; Tuffy’s Music Box, 200 Myrtle Ave., Sanford; $20-$250.

Strung Out, Adolescents, Mercy Music 7 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $25-$100.

The Japanese House, Miya Folick 7 pm; The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave.; $32.50-$50; 407-648-8363.

Rainbow Kitten Surprise Oct. 22, Hard Rock Live

Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

New Found Glory, Sincere Engineer: Aug. 16, House of Blues

March Violets, Rosegarden Funeral Party: Aug. 25, Conduit

Pylon Reenactment Society, The Pauses: Aug. 30, Will’s Pub

Amorphis, Dark Tranquillity, Fires in the Distance: Sept. 7, Conduit

Slothrust, Badflower, Missio: Sept. 11, House of Blues

Cigarettes After Sex: Sept. 13, Kia Center

Herbie Hancock: Sept. 14, Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

Jelly Roll, Warren Zeiders, Alexandra Kay: Sept. 17, Kia Center

Weezer, The Flaming Lips, Dinosaur Jr.: Sept. 20, Kia Center

Squeeze, Boy George: Sept. 22, Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

Charli XCX and Troye Sivan: Oct. 6, Kia Center

Orchestral Manoeuvres In the Dark: Oct 19, Plaza Live

Mannequin Pussy: Oct. 25, the Beacham

Babymetal: Nov. 5, Hard Rock Live

Justin Timberlake: Nov. 9, Kia Center

P!nk: Nov. 18, Camping World Stadium

Kacey Musgraves: Dec. 2, Kia Center

XOMG Pop 5:30 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $30$50; 407-934-2583.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22

Are N Bee 9 pm; Level 13 Event Center, 5043 Edgewater Drive; free$420; 407-717-5312.

Bardown Breakfest 3: Hungover, Outatime!, Loner., Overthinker, Seneca Burns, Like Father, Sick Enough, Porch Coffin 5 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $15.

Blood Dream, Flowers For Emily, Soap Box Derby 8 pm; Framework Craft Coffee House, 1201 N. Mills Ave.; $12-$15; 321-270-7410.

Blue Bamboo Presents: Easy Living, The Music of Paul Desmond and Jim Hall 8 pm; Orlando Family Stage, 1001 E. Princeton St.; $35; 407-636-9951.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 in Concert 1 & 7 pm; Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $45.50-$75.50; 844-513-2014.

Jamey Johnson, Ben Haggard 5:30 pm; Apopka Amphitheater, 3710 Jason Dwelley Parkway, Apopka; $75$225; 407-703-1777.

Little Big 7 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $25-$60; 407-934-2583.

Michael Mayo 7 & 9 pm; Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $35.

Pandora Y Flans 8 pm; Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd.; $72-$202; 407-351-5483.

Salsa Night: Orquesta Arriba El Son 8 pm; Tuffy’s Music Box, 200 Myrtle Ave., Sanford; $12.

Someday Honey, Truckstop Flowers 8 pm; West End Trading Co., 202 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford; $10; 407-322-7475.

This Party Is Killing You: The Robyn Party 8 pm; Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; $15; 407-673-2712.

Wondermare, Samadhi, The Rat Basturdz, Kill Tactik 7 pm; Grumpy’s Underground Lounge, 1018 N. Mills Ave.; $10; 407-237-9180.

SUNDAY, JUNE 23

ABBA Under the Stars 8 pm; Enzo’s Restaurant on the Lake, 1130 S. Highway 17-92, Longwood; $20; 402-249-2445.

Alesana, Limbs, Vampires Everywhere, All The Pretty Things, Half Heard Voices 6 pm; Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; $25; 407-673-2712.

Baron Von Yeti 10 pm; Lil Indie’s, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free.

Blue Bamboo Presents: Ella and the Bossa Beat 3 pm; Orlando Family Stage, 1001 E. Princeton St.; $35; 407-636-9951.

Bullying the Jukebox 7: Decades 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $10.

Deejay Young 5 & 7:30 pm; Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $25-$35; 407-358-6603.

Jay Wheeler 7 pm; Kia Center, 400 W. Church St.; $36.99-$196.49; 800-745-3000.

Viva La Música: Milly Quezada 2 & 5 pm; SeaWorld Nautilus Theater, 7007 SeaWorld Drive; $60-$249.99.

FILM

A24 x IMAX Present: Midsommar

Director’s Cut A grieving woman (Florence Pugh) invites herself to join her boyfriend and his friends on a trip to a once-in-a-lifetime midsummer festival in a remote Swedish village. 7 pm Thursday; multiple locations; imax. com; $20.32-$21.30.

La CinOMAtheque: La Jetée

Introduced by Jimmy Schaus. Held during Access for All day. 6 pm Thursday; Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave; free; 407-896-4231; omart.org.

THEATER

Florida Festival of New Musicals

A four-day event that showcases six brand-new, never-before-produced musical works and brings together writers and composers with patrons, press, producers and directors. Thursday-Sunday; Winter Park Playhouse, 711 Orange Ave., Winter Park; 407-645-0145; winterparkplayhouse.org.

The Rocky Horror Show In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-NFurter. Theater West End, 115 W. First St., Sanford; $33-$39; 407-548-6285; theaterwestend.com.

Hello, Dolly! A jubilant ride through turn-of-the-century New York, filled with the wit and wisdom of the indomitable Dolly Gallagher Levi. Steinmetz Hall, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave; $29-$100; 407-358-6603; drphillipscenter.org.

Josephine: A Burlesque Cabaret Dream Play This award-winning one-woman biographical musical combines cabaret, theatre and dance to tell the story of the iconic Josephine Baker, the first African-American international superstar. Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $40-$50; drphillipscenter.org.

The Play That Goes Wrong Get a peek behind the scenes as the performers do their very best to muddle through a calamity of errors and make it to the final act. Osceola Arts, 2411 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee; $30; 407-846-6257; osceolaarts.org.

COMEDY

Comedic Cody 6:30 pm Thursday; Funny Bone Comedy Club, 9101

International Drive; $30-$60; 407-4805233; orlando.funnybone.com.

Comedy Dark Grab a comedy fanatic and treat them to a showcase featuring professional comedians doing their most insane material. 8 pm Thursday; Grape and the Grain, 1110 Virginia Drive; $12; 407-674-6156.

Heather McDonald 7 pm Friday; Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave.; $39$70; 407-228-1220; plazaliveorlando. org.

Impractical Jokers 6 pm Friday; Addition Financial Arena, 12777 N. Gemini Blvd,; 407-823-6006; additionfiarena.com.

Leo Skepi 5:45 pm Wednesday; Funny Bone Comedy Club, 9101 International Drive; $55-$125; 407480-5233; orlando.funnybone.com.

Slide Deck: Comedians Delivering a Presentation on What’s

Important Slide Deck is a time to circle back on what’s truly important with Roo Nafasat, Aimee LeCours, Melissa Bailey, Adam Wynn, Bjellie, Anthony Francis, Preston Canavan, Chandy Burke and Chris Trovador. 9 pm Saturday; Bull and Bush, 2408 E. Robinson St.; $10; 407-896-7546; bullandbushorlando.com.

Tony Roberts Friday-Sunday; Funny Bone Comedy Club, 9101 International Drive; $27-$57; 407-480-5233; orlando.funnybone.com.

EVENTS

4th Annual Facets of Freedom: A Juneteenth Celebration A night of remembrance and celebration of

the contributions of Black culture in the arts. Wednesday 6 pm; Orlando Family Stage, 1001 E. Princeton St.; $15$25; 407-896-7365; facebook.com/ blacktheatregirlmagic.

Central Florida Juneteenth Celebration and Fireworks Show Celebrate, educate and unite in African American history. Noon Saturday and Sunday; Lake Lily Park, 641 S. Maitland Ave., Maitland; free; 888-450-5863; letscelebratejuneteenth.com.

DoD Warrior Games Highlighting the exceptional physical skills and mental toughness of wounded, ill and injured active-duty and veteran service members. June 21-30; ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista; 407-9391500; dodwarriorgames.com.

International Day of Yoga Skilled instructors guide you through gentle yoga poses and meditation suitable for all levels, allowing you to reconnect with your inner self and find peace. 10 am Saturday; Hindu Society of Central Florida, 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry; free; 321-348-7536.

Kitten Yoga Includes yoga class and playtime with kittens, including toys and treats. 9:30 am Saturday; The Veranda at Thornton Park, 707 E. Washington St; $10; 336-491-8489; verandaevents.com.

The Official Pride Bar Crawl Dress in vibrant attire and express your true self in a safe, welcoming space. Portion of proceeds goes to Come Out With Pride. 4 pm Saturday; Underground Public House, 19 S. Orange Ave.; $10; 612-460-0094.

Orlando’s Underground Poetry Slam Cash prizes. Teen talent. Dogfriendly. Original three-minute poems. 7 pm Tuesday; Grumpy’s Underground Lounge, 1018 N. Mills Ave.; free; 407-504-0267; facebook.com/ grumpysunderground.

A Special Juneteenth Burlesque Performances by Tymisha aka TUSH, Aysia Black, Myster Carter, Ms. Brown and Soul Erotic. 8 pm Wednesday; The Dust, 431 E. Central Blvd.; $19.17-$21.30; 407-920-0156; corsetsandcuties.com.

Summer Sipping to Save Nora’s Ticket price gets you all the beer, wines and summer sipping drinks you can enjoy, a food ticket and cigars for those who partake. Enjoy a nice cool drink and watch some fun entertainers while listening to upbeat music. All proceeds go to the down payment on Nora’s building. 8 pm Saturday; Nora’s Sugar Shack, 636 Virginia Drive; free$100; 407-447-5885; facebook.com/ norassugarshack.

SWAN’s 2nd Birthday Party Combo birthday party and fundraiser for community organization protecting bodily autonomy. 6 pm Saturday; Redlight Redlight, 2810 Corrine Drive; free; redlightredlightbeerparlour.com.

Tai Chi in the Garden 10:30 am Saturday; Mead Botanical Garden, 1300 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park; $10; 407-623-3342; meadgarden.org.

What’s New? Recent Acquisitions Works by Kate Mosher Hall, Tatsuo Miyajima, James Siena and others. Rollins Museum of Art, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-646-2526; rollins.edu/rma.

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Case No.: 2024-DR-005011-O In Re. The Marriage of: CHACON, HEINER RICARDO and FIGUEROA, KAREN ESTEFANIA NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: KAREN ESTEFANIA FIGUEROA, last known address of 1537 Lake Sims Pkwy, Ocoee, FL, 34761. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on HEINER RICARDO CHACON, whose address is 1537 Lake Sims Pkwy, Ocoee, FL 34761 on or before 7/4/24, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 425 N Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: Not applicable, the parties had one 2023 Nissan Armada, which is in the process of being repossessed. 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 address(es) 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.

Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: July 9th, 2024 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 John Masotti-boxes, Kelly Cartier-Sectional Bed, Boxes, Jacob Boling-office 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.

Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated July 9, 2024 at the time and location listed below. 12:00PM Extra Space Storage 1451 Rinehart Rd Sanford, FL 32771 (407) 9154908. The personal goods stored therein

by the following: Shayne Armstrong: tv, household items . Michael Roberson: Furniture, household, clothing . Tarick Malik : bedding, clothes, misc. 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: July 11, 2024, at the times and locations listed below: The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:00AM Life Storage, 12280 East Colonial Drive, Orlando FL 32826, 3212867324: Sharmeen Sanchez: Couch set, Punching bag, boxes, tools, electronics, car parts; Marina Vidal: tv, nightstand dryer, dresser, chair, tub, boxes; Patricia Fischer: Couches, tv, lamps, clothing, boxes Tubs, desk, trimmer, luggage, propeller; Sharmeen Sanchez: Generators, Floor panels, Tools, Power tools, cars *cars not included; Davonte Griffith: Motorcycle, Boat, car jack, car parts, tools, vending machine *boat and motorcycle not included; Sharmeen Sanchez: Car seats, Blue car, roller dolly * car not included; Carmelo Berrios: tubs, headboard, leather recliner, luggage, shelf, dolly, household, wall art, boxes, mattress The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:00AM Life Storage, 14916 Old Cheney Hwy, Orlando FL 32826, 4079179151: Antameina Graham: boxes, bags, shelves, tubs, decorations, treadmill, dolly, carpet cleaner; Antameina Graham: boxes, tools, wall art, dressers, leather seat, washer, dryer, tv, guitar, Ms. Pacman arcade machine; Lykisha Robinson: boxes, toys, couch, pillows, tv, fake trees The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:00AM Life Storage, 3364 W State Rd 426 Oviedo, FL 32765, 4079304293: Brian Chatterton: Household Goods/Furniture. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:00AM Life Storage, 1010 Lockwood Blvd Oviedo, FL 32765, 4079304370: Darryl II Davis: Couches, Mattress & Bedding, Boxes, Bins, Fans, Plastic Bags, Household Goods. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:00AM Life Storage, 6068 Wooden Pine Drive, Orlando, Florida, 32829, 4079745165: Aaliyah Chatman: Appliances, boxes, furniture. Abigail Colon: Boxes, toys, dressers, mattresses. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:00AM Life Storage, 11583 University Blvd, Orlando, FL 32817, 4077772278: James Eugene: Mattress, table, microwave, stereo, tv, baby chair, bedding, car seat and boxes; Steven Serrano: Wall art, totes, toys, luggage, ladder, hand tools, boxes and tide. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:00AM Life Storage, 9001 Eastmar Commons Blvd, Orlando, FL 32825, 4079016180: Christine Lee: luggage, clothing, shelves, boxes. Ddeanna Loomis: Dresser, chairs, tool box, toys, totes. Jose Pesante: TV, wall art, luggage, totes, boxes. Gonzalo Quintero: Christmas tree, bikes, toys, boxes. Antione Allen: Couch, dresser, mattress, toys, totes, bags. Shondrea Jeanty: Stroller, car seat, clothing, boxes. Jennifer Coston: Household goods. Megan Watson: Crib, boxes. The personal goods stored therein

by the following: 11:15AM Extra Space Storage, 1305 Crawford Ave. St. Cloud FL 34769, 4075040833: Jason Johnson: Folding Mattress, Dishwasher, Bicycle (2), Totes, Lamp John Lent: Household items Scott Miller: Couch, Sports equipment, paintings Cody King: Computer screen, fishing equipment, ladder, household items Lindsey Richards: Antique set, collectables, lamps Kevin McMahon: TV, fishing equipment, car accessories/ parts, tool chest, drums, welding tanks, leaf blowers, lockers, popcorn machine, microwave Melissa Somers: Household items Dominique Pacheco: Household items The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage, 11071 University Blvd Orlando, FL 32817, 3213204055: Toron Jones couch, loveseat, 2 full beds, dining table, boxes, household items, containers, TV; Anthony Farinacci goods for sale auctioned items; Zekiya Watson bedroom set, 1 bedroom apartment, computer stand, sofa, loveseat, chest, entertainment stand, ET. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage, 12915 Narcoossee rd. Orlando FL 32832, 4075015799: Juan Daniel Pagan: Microwave, Clothing & shoes, boxes, tools, household items Alejandra Jose Perez Gutierrez: Appliances, tv, mattress & bedding, electronics, furniture, sports equipment, mirrors, boxes, memorabilia Valerie Cross: Clothing & shoes, Movies & books, boxes, luggage, bags. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:45 PM Extra Space Storage, 9847 Curry Ford Rd Orlando, FL 32825, 4074959612: Samantha Alvarez-Party rental items, table clothes, cake stands, backdrops; Maria Cifuentes-Books, boxes; John Johnston- Household goods. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 1:15PM Extra Space Storage, 11261 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando FL 32832, 4072807355: Jasmine Cuevas- Sectional, Dresser, Household Items; Ricky keys- Households goods. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 1:30PM Extra Space Storage, 10959 Lake Underhill Rd Orlando FL 32825, 4075020120: Jacob Leighton, 4-bedroom home; Richard Nieves, Household items; Sahir Simpson, household furniture and personal items.; Nehemias Santiago, Boxes, furniture; Tamirys Rodrigues, Boxes, Clothing, lawn equipment, misc.; Adriel Coker, Furniture clothing appliances; Lauren Hendley, Household items; Humberto Montano, Tools, boxes, totes, ladder, cloths; Steven Malave, boxes, suitcases, bins, bags. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 2:00PM Extra Space Storage, 12709 E Colonial Dr, Orlando FL 32826, 4076343990: Francheska Alejandro: Clothes, shoes, boxes, totes, Christmas decor. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 2:00PM Extra Space Storage 11971 Lake Underhill Rd, Orlando FL 32825, 4075167913: Michel Rouco Alvarez- car items, Ashley Canterbury: Household items. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 2:30PM Extra Space Storage, 15551 Golden Isle Blvd Orlando, FL 32828, 4077101020: Jesus Villalobos: TV, furniture, boxes, personal items, Beverly Rodriguez: totes, luggage, decor, books, 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, 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 July 9th, 2024 at 12:00pm Devawn Retemeyer: household goods, Danielle White: Household Goods, Latonya Grant: 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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 9TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2024-CP-001492-0 IN RE: ESTATE OF ANDREW JAMES MASKER, a/k/a ANDREW J. MASKER Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The administration of the estate of ANDREW JAMES MASKER, a/k/a ANDREW J. MASKER, deceased, whose date of death was April 11, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Orange County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 425 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 355, Orlando, Florida 32801. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, 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 TIME 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 PERIOD 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: 6/19/2024. Signed on this 3rd day of May, 2024. /s/ Jerry W. Allender, Attorney for Personal Representative, Florida Bar No. 110030 ALLENDER & ALLENDER, P.A. 719 Garden Street Titusville, FL 32796 Telephone: (321) 269-1511 Facsimile: (321) 264-7676 22-318JG Email: jallender@allenderlaw.com Secondary Email: joan@allenderlaw.com. /s/ ANDREW T. MASKER, JR., Personal Representative, 5000 Taylor Creek Road, Christmas, FL 32709.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 9TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2024-CP-001715-0 IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN GERALD WALKER, a/k/a JOHN G. WALKER Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The administration of the estate of JOHN GERALD WALKER, a/k/a JOHN G. WALKER, deceased, whose date of death was February 28, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Orange County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 425 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando,

Florida 32801. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, 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 TIME 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 PERIOD 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: 6/19/2024. Signed on this 16th day of April, 2024. /s/ Jerry W. Allender, Attorney for Personal Representative, Florida Bar No. 110030 ALLENDER & ALLENDER, P.A. 719 Garden Street Titusville, FL 32796 Telephone: (321) 269-1511 Facsimile: (321) 264-7676 22-318-JG Email: jallender@ allenderlaw.com Secondary Email: joan@ allenderlaw.com. /s/ ALAN P. WALKER,Personal Representative, 1035 Jersey Street, Cocoa, FL 32927

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA. CASE NO: DP14-182, IN THE INTEREST OF B.J. DOB: 1/17/2024, minor child. NOTICE OF ACTION, TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: CECILE JACKSON, 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:B.J. born on 1/17/2024. You are hereby commanded to appear on July 22, 2024, at 9:30 AM before the Honorable Wayne Wooten at the Orange Courthouse, 2000 East Michigan Street Orlando, Fl 32806, for an ADVISORY HEARING. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES A CONSTRUCTIVE CONSENT TO THE TPR PETITION OF THE CHILD(REN) AND COULD RESULT IN THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD(REN). WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 10th day of June, 2024. CLERK OF COURT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk. (Court Seal)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA. JUVENILE DIVISION: 07/WOOTEN CASE NO: DP18-179, IN THE INTEREST OF A.M.R. DOB: 3/26/2021, minor child. NOTICE OF ACTION, TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: ELIJAH RUFFIN, 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: A.M.R. born on 3/26/2021. You are hereby commanded to appear on July 3, 2024, at 9:30 AM before the

Honorable Wayne Wooten at the Orange Courthouse, 2000 East Michigan Street Orlando, Fl 32806, for an ADVISORY HEARING. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES A CONSTRUCTIVE CONSENT TO THE TPR PETITION OF THE CHILD(REN) AND COULD RESULT IN THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD(REN). WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 31st day of May, 2024. CLERK OF COURT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk. (Court Seal)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA.CASE NO. 2024-DR002026 IN RE: The Marriage of ANITA P. DIAS, Petitioner/Wife, and ALBERT A. DIAS, Respondent/Husband. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. TO: ALBERT A. DIAS; 5211 Montague Place, Orlando FL 32808. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Michael T. Mackhanlall, Esq., On Behalf Of ANITA P. DIAS, whose address is 37 N. Orange Ave Suite 500, Orlando FL 32801 on or before 7/4/2024, 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 the relief demanded in the petition. The Action is asking the Court to dissolve the bounds of marriage in this case. There is no real or personal property. 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 Notice of Current Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address 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 5/17/2024. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT by: /s/ Robert Hingston, Deputy Clerk (court seal).

Legal, Public Notices

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA. JUVENILE DIVISION: 3/TYNAN, CASE NO.: DP23-231 In the Interest of:T.S. DOB: 05/04/2009, T.S. DOB: 09/12/2011, minor children. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, STATE OF FLORIDA. TO: SHAWN JERMAINE SCHUMAN, 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 children for adoption: T.S. born on May 4, 2009, and T.S. born on September 12, 2011. A copy of the Petition is on file with the Clerk of the Court. You are hereby commanded to appear on July 19, 2024, at 10:15 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 (OR CHILDREN). 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 21st day of May, 2024. 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.: DP22-486 In the Interest of: J.B. DOB: 11/11/2022, minor child. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, STATE OF FLORIDA. TO: KRISTIN BELL, 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: J.B., born on November 11, 2022. A copy of the Petition is on file with the Clerk of the Court. You are hereby commanded to appear on August 5, 2024, 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 (OR CHILDREN). 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 28th day of May, 2024. 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. KEVIN GREEN

Petitioner and TYWONDA LASSITER WAGSTAFF, Respondent. Case No.: 2024-DR-004798-O Notice of Action for Family Cases with Minor Child(ren). TO: TYWONDA LASSITER WAGSTAFF, 4460 WELDON PLACE, ORLANDO, FL 32811. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Paternity (DISESTABLISHMENT) has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on KEVIN GREEN whose address is 626 CITRUS ST., ORLANDO, FL 32805 on or before 8/1/2024, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at Orange County Clerk of Court: 425 N. Orange Ave., Orlando 32801 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. No real or personal property. 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: 6/12/2024 TIFFANY MOORE RUSSELL, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT. By: /S/ ROBERT HINGSTON {Deputy Clerk}

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.

June 2024

DESCRIPTION - FOUND PROPERTY:

Electronics- 100 Blk of N Parramore Ave

Electronics- 1600 Blk of Pepperidge Dr

Cellphone-S Orange Ave/ E Jackson St

Wallet- 4600 Blk of Dixie Bell Dr

Wallet- 1200 Blk of W South ST Bag- 5700 Blk of Eagle Vail Dr

Cellphone- 3600 Blk of W Colonial Dr

Keys- 3400 Blk of Rogers Dr

Electronics- 100 Blk of Mcquigg Ave

Bag With Electronics- 1700 Blk of W Gore St

Cellphone- 1500 Blk of E Colonial Dr

Wallet- 5800 Blk of Folkstone Ln

Bag With Electronics- 440 Blk of York Pl

Cellphone- 40 Blk of W Washington St

Backpack- 730 Blk of N Magnolia Ave

Cellphone- 510 Blk of S Eola Dr

Bag w/ misc items-50 Blk of W Church St

Backpack w/ clothing -E Landstreet RD/ Great Sound Dr

Cellphone- 5140 Blk of City St

Jewelry- 9400 Blk of Jeff Fuqua Blvd

Cellphone- 180 Blk of George Desalvia Way

Currency- 4950 Blk of International Dr

Currency- 1500 Blk of E Colonial Dr FOR INFO CALL (407) 246-2445, MONDAY – THRU THURSDAY, 9:00 AM TILL 3:00PM

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 July 18th, 2024 and will continue until all locations are done. U-Haul Moving and Storage at Maitland Blvd, 7815

North Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32810 C28 Jeffery Knayer $1342.60, B10

Ahmani Standifer $901.00, D39 Twyla Hill

$1132.10, L47 Roberta Bryant $1073.25, A30 Vieta Sawyer $815.65, D03 Althea Peddie $1055.30, B73 Antonio Henry

$993.65, B05 Shalayia Ferguson $646.70, C57 Anton Wynn $1263.60, E03 Fernando Marquez Rivera $1339.70, D19 Enock Senoga $867.20, U99 Johanna Rodriguez

$442.52, F12 Karim Bell $604.75, L66 Benjamin Markeson $306.42, 1004 Sandrea Shanea Ernest $1020.25, 1025 Denderick Gadson $910.80, U95 Constance Register

$310.80, B70 Chris Volosin $1351.55, 1006 Karen Rice $1800.95, D15 Evelyn Varnado

$1264.55, B12 Derius Jones $932.75

U-Haul Moving and Storage of Apopka, 1221 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703; 1145 Anthony Loper $1182.20, 1108 Anthony Loper $1182.20, 1141 Octavius Mott $1094.15, 1028 Brandon Howard $1246.63, R049 Anthony Loper $775.07, 1312 Taurean Richardson $1402.75, 1301 James Williams $1200.87, 1275 Kendale Hamilton $1524.90, 1233 Joel Smith $675.10 U-Haul Moving and Storage of Altamonte Springs, 598 West Highway 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714; E101 Ferdell Baker $2714.85, AB6136E Kiel Brandt $801.80, AB9867

Kiel Brandt $801.80, AA5023Q Edwin Valle

$529.05, AB2155A Karl Davis $601.60, B110 Chantel Coaxum $1651.24, A101 Serderius Bryant $1561.95, B133 Peter Leon $1200.85, E103 Jose Acevedo $1227.00, C115 Joshua Mederro $997.80, D102 James O’Shaunessy $1709.25 U-Haul Moving and Storage at Semoran Blvd, 2055 State Rd 436, Winter Park, Fl 32792; 1557 Whitney Deal $756.40, 1203 Shakira Barrett $1975.45, 1112 Shiwan Blue $1105.45, 2450 Crystol Odige $878.10, 2503 Crystol Odige $878.10, 2305 Jay Trudgen $2041.21, 1309 Amanda Huf $1511.93, 1420 Drexlell Moss $726.90, 1603 Shirley Rivera

$726.90, 1194 Tania Vasquez $1331.44, 2004 Brain Farr $628.28, 1074 Naurice Patterson $653.68, 1160 Miguel Santana $1155.77, 1166 James O’Shaughnessy

$1203.47, 1104 Ryan Johnson $807.65, 1189 Rousa Solis $970.16, 1691 Robert Adascalitei $546.50, 1423 Briyante Kiora Searcy $640.55 U-Haul Moving & Storage of Longwood, 650 N Ronald Reagan Blvd, Longwood, FL 32750; E039 Talya Wright

$1222.00, C039 Jesica Gonzalez $1496.50, A045 Cordell Sterling $924.95, C049 Desiree Miranda $1411.90, A064 Johnathan Treland $819.15, A054 Ashley Quinones

$874.80, E021 Kenya Trimble $1318.30, A096 Zomorra Christian $819.15, A028 Timothy Sanchez $1369.17, A020 Michael Dargan $1303.47, E067 Antonio Ruano

$759.30, B071 Jordon Debard $607.25, A103 Felesia Trammer $652.00, A050-51 Saxon Kamay $921.30, C024 Sidney Jordan $841.00, E074 Krystal Ortiz $544.00, C043 Regina Jones $2016.70, D010 Mitchell Young $2211.40, E060 Curtney Jinkens

$1244.40, E034 Patrick Buttimer $1188.90

U-Haul Moving and Storage at Lake Mary Blvd, 3851 S Orlando Drive, Sanford, Fl 32773 1566 Jimmy Bankston $2137.60, 2519 Betty Georges $953.20, 1073 Mystery Room $1879.80, 1773 Rosary Gifford

$953.20, 5030 Roberson Figueroa $1959.30, 2352 Gergory Hankerson $1651.13, 2338 Gregory Hankerson $1651.13, 1416

Lydia Hicks $1475.63, 5020 Jalesia Milton

$1945.35, 1483-85 Grisel Rivera $1460.63,

1276 Jason Cover $865.43, 1424 Marcus Anderson $1455.56, 205 Denisse Martinez

$791.26, 1106 Opal Simmonds $1517.80, 5032 Alexandre Gonzalez $1517.80, 1252 Dayanara Brown $777.66, 2524 Sadrack Clervil $777.66, 1435 Kimberly Lamorte

$714.06, 2596 Dana Esposito $714.06, 1269 Timothy Adams $1306.26, 1463

Kenny Delagado Garrasteguis $602.57, 2440 Jaquantay Mike $689.89, 1406

Jeffrey Hyacinthe $1207.54, 1448 Gerardo Cardenas $689.89, 1288 Luis Franceschi

$689.89, 1035 Arletha Scott $1416.80, 1728

Denise Williams $775.00, 5088 Columbus Johnson $1386.50, 1286 Patrick Lafleur

$631.62, 1326 Julien Acevedo $554.42, 1120 Michael Wynn $1155.80, 2238 Marquetta Spant $1282.40, 1001 Charlene Robb Cole $1155.80, 1225 Ateasha Moye $1045.55, 1003 Charlene Robb Cole $1155.80, 1021 Robin Block $1169.25, 1750 Mystery Room

$396.25, 2712 William Douglas $488.75, 2380 Antoinette Griffin $805.46, 1724 Joe Phillips $436.00, 1704 Michael Mendez

$475.35, 1581 Deloris Black $515.10, 1313

Robert Curry $880.73, 1657 Terry McDaniel $744.60, 1297 Bruce Dunlap $691.68, 1457 Chantelle Rumph $428.08, 1065 Carrie Gilley $797.20, 1274 Luis Bonano $436.28

U-Haul Moving and Storage of Sanford, 3101 S Orlando Drive, Sanford, FL 32773; 1307 Mystery Room $880.30, 0222 Gregory Greer $1382.92, 1629 Candace White $1592.90, 1069 Lashawn Kelley $668.02, 1425 Latoya Howard $1109.10, 1977 Freddie Gaines $964.60, 0121 Christy Haggins

$1505.28, 1282 Michael Young $1406.00, 1517 Carlos Hernandez $1858.28, 1481 Zachary Wright $1406.00, 1928 Wendy Allen $871.26, 1383 Althera Thompson $842.01, 1285 Miley Brown $609.30, 1171 Latroy Childress $542.83, 1899 Jeremy Barrett $1540.99, 1151 Cora Butts $542.83, 1666 Stanley Swinton $1113.30, AA9590N Paris Huckaby $630.18, 1440 Armani Johnson $769.84, 1484 Roberto Torres $748.84, 0169 Thomas Brim $1082.22, 1064 Michael Vazquez $668.42, 1528 Christiam Rubiera $966.95, 2010 Shawn Hill $963.82, 1485 Keeshalon Knight $928.20, 1729 Jake Egdivers $676.65, 1261 Loreal Dungee $370.69, 1270 Billy Williams $557.85, 1673 John Caicedo $513.10, 1421 Darian Willis $557.85, 0204 Chris Rubiera $623.93, 1416 Roberto Gomez $467.28, 0163 Tyrone Cody $623.93, 1799 Hannah Astorga $312.72, 1702 Cynthia Mack $423.48, 1014 Gloria Imler $467.28, 1482 Rosco Wilford $467.28 U-Haul Moving & Storage of Sanford at Rinehart Road, 1811 Rinehart Road, Sanford, FL 32771; 2104 Delvy Duran $1393.86, 1062 Sheena Starr $841.00, 2109 Shayla Tucker $1208.99, 4136 Rhadeijah Manuel $1250.72, 4054 Carlton Sumner $841.70, 4048 John Eugene $1246.10, 4072 Debbie Thompson $470.28

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FOR MONIES DUE ON STORAGE LOCKERS LOCATED AT UHAUL COMPANY FACILITIES. STORAGE LOCATIONS AND TIMES ARE LISTED BELOW. ALL GOODS SOLD ARE HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS, MISCELLANEOUS OR RECOVERED GOODS. ALL AUCTIONS ARE HELD TO SATISFY OWNER’S LIEN FOR RENT AND FEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES, SELF STORAGE ACT, SECTIONS 83.806 AND 83.807, STARTS AT 8:00am and RUNS CONTINOUSLY. Auction will be held online: www. storagetreasures.com. U-Haul Moving and Storage of Haines City, 3307 US Hwy 17-92 W. Haines City, FL 33844 07/09/2024: G0753 Ronald Buckman, G0731 Bonnie Mae Hunt Shuman. U-Haul Moving and Storage at Kirkman Road, 600 S. Kirkman

Rd. Orlando, Fl 32811 07/09/2024: 3060

Sean Dickerson, 5028 Chriskelly Matson, 8025 Courtney Gordon, 1065 Brey Owens, 3073 Luis Guzman, 6044 Gregory Valentine, 4029 Victor Clavizzao, 8017 Naikia Brown, 2059 Eugene Vickers, 1045 Kenia Ruiz, 2046 Anthony Bishop, 1079 Andrey Platiny Volert Dos Santos, 2042 Kamiya Gwinn, 3020 Kelly Joseph, 2057 Ciera Williams, 5021 Khalil Abdulraahman, 3058 Mathew Arana. U-Haul Moving and Storage of Clermont, 13650 Granville Ave. Clermont, Fl 34711 07/09/2024: 2190 Andrea DeJesus, 1021 Selma Johnson, 3102 Diane Pagan, 3063 Delores Logan, 1053 Timothy Parks, 1135 Marc Velez, 3091 Senauth Rustum, 2202 Joselyn Lopez, 2025 Juana Cotto, 3236 Victor Rosario. U-Haul Moving and Storage of Ocoee, 11410 W. Colonial Dr. Ocoee, Fl 34761 07/09/2024: 1713 Chantavia Haynes, 2361 Jessica Williams-Nelson, 3414 Jessica Roth, 1221 Heraldo Haynes, 3400 Keshia Brady, 1537 Jordan Richards, 1025 Erin Jones. U-Haul Moving and Storage of Four Corners, 8546 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy. Kissimmee, Fl 34747 07/09/2024: 2129 Maholy Yaguaro Portillo, 2331 Alexander Watson, 2078 Jarik Johnson, 1322 Johnathan Lachney, 1638 Jose Andino, 1867 Jasmine Freeman, 1711 Jasmin Bruno.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FOR MONIES DUE ON STORAGE LOCKERS LOCATED AT UHAUL COMPANY FACILITIES. STORAGE LOCATIONS AND TIMES ARE LISTED BELOW. ALL GOODS SOLD ARE HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS, MISCELLANEOUS OR RECOVERED GOODS. ALL AUCTIONS ARE HELD TO SATISFY OWNER’S LIEN FOR RENT AND FEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES, SELF STORAGE ACT, SECTIONS 83.806 AND 83.807, STARTS AT 8:00am and RUNS CONTINOUSLY. Auction will be held online: www.storagetreasures.com

U-Haul Ctr. 2629 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee Fl. 34744 07/08/2024: 1008

Gregory Mackey, 3309 Marissa Willis, 1212 Latoya Lewis, 3375-77 Kendrick Davidson, 1253 Evelyn Velasquez, 3405 Israel Calderon Rosa, 2312 Shervonna Scott, 3047 Jonathan Ramos, 3046 Maryjane Miller, 3308 C.J Watson, 2048 Yamilex Garcia. U-Haul Ctr 7800 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando Fl. 32822 07/08/2024: 2330 Maria Gonzalez, 2067 April Holmes, 2091 Tanner Foster, 2156 Adonay Serra, 1391 Carlos Rosario, 1259 Guleed Jama, 3036 Jeff Joachim, 1027 Dayerling Maldonado, 2388 Paula Cardenas, 1279 Jerard Jacobs, 1237 Victoria Aguilar, 1283 Unique Foster. U-Haul Ctr 13301 S. Orange Blossom Trl. Orlando Fl. 32837 07/08/2024: 1615 Amalissa Accilien, 2515 Francheska Jaime, 2160 Giovanni Barjon, 2075 Ignacio Restrepo, 1601 Robert Sanchez. U-Haul Ctr 14651 Gatorland Dr. Orlando Fl. 32837 07/08/2024: 527 Michael Zurita, 1103 Jackeline Marrero, 500 Giordano Abreu Nunez, 433 Bernadette Noralus, 578 Deivy Mangones, 241 Marlyn Mcnair, 1061 Hector Maldonado, 447 Kimberley Layne, 340 Jason Thomas, 297 Cesarina Lluberes, 600 Allie Fundalewicz.

Notice Of Public Sale

Personal property of the following tenants will be sold for cash to satisfy rental liens in accordance with Florida Statutes, Self Storage Facility Act, Sections 83-806 and 83-807. Contents may include kitchen, household items, bedding, toys, games, boxes, barrels, packed cartons, furniture, trucks, cars, etc. There is no title for vehicles sold at lien sale. Owners reserve

the right to bid on units. Lien sale to be held online ending Tuesday, July 9th, 2024 at times indicated below. Viewing and bidding will only be available online at www. storagetreasures.com beginning at least 5 days prior to the scheduled sale date and time! Also visit www.personalministorage. com/Orlando-FL-storage-units/ for more info. Michigan Mini-200 W Michigan St Orlando, FL 32806-at 10:30am: 43 Tameka Washington 55 David Tyrone Hill 130 Scott Zubarik 132 Scott Zubarik Personal Mini Storage Forsyth-2875 Forsyth Rd Winter Park FL, 32792-at 10:00 am: 246 Therese Tucker 360 Donovan Taylor 418 Michael Santos 421 David Reyes 451 Shad Galante 484 Raymiya Barrett 548 Susanne McIntyre Personal Mini Storage West-4600 Old Winter Garden Rd Orlando, FL 32811at 11:30 am: 121 Darius Simpson 145 Jana Macon 178 Sharon Elizabeth Blye-Virgil 349 Elsa Duffy 416 Robert Greene 460 Bill Rosado 477 Wilfred Cherenfant 533 Adrain Collins 553 Robert Leon White 588 Christine Taylor 605 Aurora Alatriste 631 Aaron Tolbert Personal Mini Storage Lake Fairview-4252 N Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, FL 32804-at 11:00 am: 0295 Maurice Willis 0373 Jessica Freeman 0738 David Painter 0793 Deshawn Temple 0993 David Borrero Personal Mini Storage Edgewater-6325 Edgewater Dr Orlando, FL 32810-at 11:30 am: 125 Antoine Slade 233 Larod Walker 241 Elior Perez 317 Derek Dunn 432 Maglen Ortiz 702 Sherita Williams 834 Carolyn Romero 1201 Abner Dieujuste 1205 Monique Wiggins 1206 Monique Wiggins 1214 Paul Bertran 1526 Joel Bueno 1752 Mauricio Wilson Per-

Forest City Rd-6550 Forest

Orlando, FL 32810-at 12:00 pm: 1002 Nashara Moton 1006 Carlos Sierra-Vazquez 1023 Lakeysha Mabrey 1064 Brian Ellman 1096 Pearl Hodges 3004 Latonya Porter 3061 Amari Moxey 3215 Travis Simmons 3269 Alonza Johnson, Jr. 4024 Demetria Manigault 4087 Darnell Montgomery 4125 Sharon McKinnie 5027 Cleyshon Starkes 5034 Deja Hamilton 5036 Regina Bright 6006 Dinise Tolbert 7101 Altamese Lovette 7103 Mhichel Felucien 8031 David Donahue.

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 July 5th, 2024 at the location indicated: Store 8460: 4390 Pleasant Hill Rd Kissimmee FL 34746 407.429.8867 @12:15 PM: Adonis Silva- clothes; VELANDE SEIDE- Household Items; Manuel Rosa- boxes furniture Store 8753: 540 Cypress Pky, Poinciana, FL 34759 863.240.0879 @ 12:45 PM: Jessica Murray- Household items; Gwendolyn Lawson- Household items; Bahij NemehBoxes, household items, personal items; Alvin James- Household items; Geriel Perez Garcia- Boxes; Evelesse EspinosaBoxes; Anthony James Iadanza- 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.

Mayor Jerry Demings, Orange County, Florida 201 S. Rosalind Ave. Orlando, Fl 32801 (via certified mail)

June 18, 2024

Mayor Demings:

We are advising you that we have serious concerns that there is a cover up of procurement irregularities in your office taking place.

Why do we make such a serious allegation? Your Chief of Staff was advised of the procurement impropriety on January 29th, 2024.

I had been warning her subordinate again and again, that she was noncompliant with procurement procedures regarding sole sources, spending before contracting on potential grants and using her personal cell phone to communicate with vendors. Her subordinate admitted in writing to influencing the panelists/judges of a federal procurement and still Orange County allows these people to handle millions of dollars in funding.

On March 28, 2024, the county responded to my attorney’s letter outlining the 2 CFR 200.319 and 2 CFR 200.320 violations

and the out of scope and out of contract work Orange County ordered by calling us “disingenuous and ludicrous”.

On April 3rd at the Pine Hills center when we first met, your Chief of Staff provided the comment that she had taken no action because I sent her 250 documents. We call those documents evidence.

On April 9th, I appeared before the BOCC and provided a 2-minute summary of the evidence and issues.

On April 16th I was contacted by an investigator from your Risk Management department who is conducting an administrative investigation.

The investigator has so far refused to interview the witnesses I supplied on May 1 during a 3-hour voluntary interview with the investigator. I left feeling confused. The investigator intimated I was at fault because I did not report the issues sooner. The Director of the Investigation unit put in writing that they are not investigating the illegal behavior or the circumstances regarding our financial claim. He referred us to law enforcement to pursue the alleged illegal activity rather than investigate internally.

We have now filed 4 public records requests. 2 responses were returned incomplete, and some records were altered. Both times the County certified that their employee provided all the records.

The 3rd request received a response that there was no more evidence even though we provided samples of the evidence we obtained through other sources. Why won’t Orange County release all the evidence? Why won’t you respond to our allegations? Your senior team members are responsible

for legal compliance and professional standards, but they not only did not open an investigation between January 29, 2024, and April 16, 2024, they insulted us, intimidated a witness I supplied them and stonewalled obtaining further evidence or at least that is what it appears like to us.

We allege they retaliated against Heather and I for doing our jobs and then blamed us for not perfectly navigating an unprofessional and noncompliant Orange County’s Mayor’s Office.

We were working with county nonprofits to help those in need receive free computers and tablets and training them on how to use the devices and important services like Telehealth and Workforce Training. You broke a 3-year contract in the first full month without a meeting or a phone call to explain and not transition was arranged. This is sad because my family voted for you and has great admiration for you and Congresswoman Demings and in no way wants to be part of bringing shame onto you or the county.

Sadly, your staff continues to be evasive, nonresponsive and insulting.

We are friends of Orange County. We want to help not fight with our leadership about reality. This situation has been devastating to us.

Please provide an explanation for the delay in providing all the evidence. Your new slogan is Better Together but how can we do Better Together if your staff refuses to meet with us and insults us?

Sincerely,

Peter and Heather Murray

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 June 28, 2024 at the location indicated: Store 1333: 13125 S. John Young Pkwy, Orlando FL. 32837, 407.516.7005 @ 10:00 AM: Kevin Young –Household Items, Pacman Arcade Game, Collectables Store 1631: 5753 Hoffner Ave, Orlando, FL 32822, (407) 212-5890 @ 10:15 AM: Monica Garcia – Bins, boxes, reusable bags. Aubrey Jackson - Bicycles, printer, chairs, clothing, mattresses, picnic table. Destiny Johnson – Vacuum cleaner, chairs, bicycle, toys, clothing. Elizabeth Oquendo – Bed frame, toys, dresser, microwave, step ladder. Store 7057: 13597 S. Orange Ave Orlando FL 32824, 407.910.2087 @ 10:30 AM: Jessica Cote Clothing, shoes, small appliances, dish-ware, printer & sport equipment, Daniel Ramos Furniture, cesar hernandez house hold items, Vanessa Ramirez House hold items, boxes, dressers, dining room, bedroom set, & furniture, Edith Febus Clothes furniture & tvs, Samantha Doty Home items, Vimarie Cardona Household items, Heather Ibarra bedroom furniture boxes, Francheska Diaz Boxes, couch, totes & 2 beds Store 7107: 6174 S Goldenrod, Orlando, FL 32822, 407.955.4137

@ 10:45 AM: Christina Whiteside - Home Goods; Xavier Eddings - Tools And miscellaneous items Store 3378: 475 Celebration Pl, Celebration FL 34747, 321.939.3752

@ 11:15 AM: Garrett Brown Household Goods/Furniture, TV/Stereo Equipment, Tools/Appliances Store 8931 3280 Vineland Rd, Kissimmee FL 34746, 407.720.7424

@ 11:30 AM: Andris Pukis Books, Jean Alcalde clothing boxes & crib, Johnathan Savary Household items Store 8136: 3501 S. Orange Blossom Trail Orlando FL 32839, 407.488.9093 @ 12:00pm: isaac grayson boxs, clothes & etc, Brandon Hicks 1 bed suit case tv, Tanesha Jackson housegoods, Shakyra Hudgins HOUSE HOLD ITEMS, Darrian W Mills Couches, Dressers, Bed, Lawn Equipment, Boxes, Small Fridge & Household Items, Lindsey Shave decorations, photos, and a bedframe. Store 7306: 408 N Primrose Dr, Orlando, FL 32803, (321) 285-5021 @ 12:15

PM: Ned Gadson; Clothing, small furnishings Etc. Russian Ballet Orlando; props, stage. Jonathon Garcia; Miscellaneous. Levon Hodges; Furniture, boxes. Pedro Gonzalez; 3-bedroom home furniture and household items. Store 8612: 1150 Brand Ln Kissimmee FL 34744, 407.414.5303@ 12:30PM: Diana Indarte–Household Items. Store 3526: 4650 S. Semoran Blvd, Orlando Fl 32822, 407.823.7734 @ 12:00 PM: Thurland Gotfred-Sofa, Mattress, totes, desk; Targi Louder-Household goods, furniture; Christian Davila-Household goods, furniture, Acct. Records/Sales Samples; Kevin Menendez-Household good, furniture; Mark Bretl- Pamphlets, clothes, household goods. Store 8778: 3820 S Orange Ave Orlando FL 32806, 321.270.3440 @ 1:00 pm Michael Severino Historical Files for my business. Store 4107: 9080 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee Fl 34747, 407.238.1799 @ 1:15 PM: Sylvette Karamoko- Household Goods/Furniture, TV/Stereo Equipment; Jordan Rongey- Cabinets, decorations; Damaris Gonzalez- Household goods; Jeffrey Spradlin- Household Goods/Furni-

ture, Boxes; Danniko M Odum- household items; TAWANA JONES- Household goods Furniture; Keontre Mills, Lawn equipment. Store 4109: 13450 Landstar Blvd Orlando, FL 32824, 407.601.41.69@ 1:30 PM: Kiara Nicole Clark; bed, couch, tv’s, dresser, boxes. Yvelise Fernandez; Household goods/furniture. Store 4227: 2334 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822, 407.930.4541 @ 2:00 PM: Cynthia ColonDresser, lounge couch, misc boxes, bed frame, bags of clothes. 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 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, July 9, 2024 @ 12:00 pm CHERYL BAGLEY- Household Goods/Furniture Akilah Baker- Household Goods/Furniture Landscaping/Construction Equip. Valerie Figueroa- Household Goods/Furniture Candie Adams- Household Goods/Furniture. 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.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: NEW GENERATION TOWING AND RECOVERY, LLC gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on the following dates, 08:00 am at 10850 COSMONAUT BLVD ORLANDO, FL 32824, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. NEW GENERATION TOWING AND RECOVERY, LLC. reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: NEW GENERATION TOWING AND RECOVERY, LLC. gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on the following dates, 08:00 am at 2603 OLD DIXIE HIGHWAY KISSIMMEE, FL 34744,

pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. NEW GENERATION TOWING AND RECOVERY, LLC. reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

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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 # 695 - 4554 Hoffner Ave Orlando, FL 32812 to satisfy a lien on TUESDAY, JULY 9,2024 at approx. 10:30 am at www.storagetreasures.com: Etelvina Angela Quinones, James Moody, Luisell Sierra, Angelo Gibson, Viviana Vega, Brenda Lee Coleman, Latori Franklin, Jon Jackson, Elijah Gentry, Meriah Bruce

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 # 5341 – 2310 W Carroll St, Kissimmee, FL 34741 to satisfy a lien on TUESDAY, JULY 9,2024 at approx. 11:00 am at www. storagetreasures.com: John Magnan, Rafael Rodriguez Santiago, Rochelle Henry, Ashline Auguste-Harriott, Alicia Baker, Nadja Pomar, Jounian Marjorie Sainvil, Marcus Richmond, Laurie A Nunez McGovern, Laura Gonzalez, Carolette Matthew, Diego Orlando Araya Vasquez, Marinez Tomassini, Louis Balaguer 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 # 6174 – 1004 North Hoagland Blvd. Kissimmee, Fl. 34741 to satisfy a lien on TUESDAY, JULY 9,2024 at approx. 11:30 am at www.storagetreasures. com: Nicole Miller, Marco Antonio Trujillo Ortiz, Robert Schaffner, Amy Cherisse White, Roberto Santos, Vermary Colon 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 # 6177 – 1830 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy. Kissimmee, Fl. 34744 to satisfy a lien on TUESDAY, JULY 9,2024 at approx. 12:00pm at www.storagetreasures.com: Daresha Garmon, Jazzell Hernandez, Alexis Clay, William Echavarria, Leone Emile, Kendra Lashaun John, Briana Atkins, James Brown, Fanie Pagan, Beulah Farquharson, Beulah J Farquharson, Savalas James Pope 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 Court, Ocoee, Fl 34761 to satisfy a lien on WEDNESDAY, JULY 10,2024 at approx. 10:30 am at www. storagetreasures.com: Willie Junior McNeal, Susan Addison Stewart / Susan Stewart, Khemais Bouhmira 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 # 0693 – 1015 North Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando, FL 32818 to satisfy a lien on WEDNESDAY, JULY 10,2024, at approx. 11:00 am at www.storagetreasures.com: Angelique Thomas, Angelique, Dennis Smoke Jr, Kadieann Moore, Sha’mari Johnson, Tawana Robinson, Samuel Jacquet, James West, Edylin Mercado, Georgia Richards, R, Dana Barconey, Sean Chunilall, Khorian Augustus Moore, Khorian A Moore, Kenneth Turman, Alani Ryan, Sharne Bacon, Camille Rivera, CMRV, David Modeste, Melifaite Emile, Emile, Frisnel Mauvais, EN, Nathalie Dessant, Razhane Green, Temmie Henderson, Andieula Pierre Louis 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 WEDNESDAY, JULY 10,2024, at approx. 11:30 am at www.storagetreasures.com: Jason Williams, Keith Elliott Bryant Sr.,Jennifer Alers, Joslyn Green, Lora Whitney Chantel Ludvig, Jaymee Kennedy, Samantha Ford, Jamale Ruise, Darius Parker, Angelica Kasterra Moore, Vincia Harriette Watts-Nicholas, Oliver James Robert, Chantilee Shere Stewart, Laqunta Williams, Jhiliah Latrelle Weatherspoon, Kianna Gray, Kamaria Jackson, Denise Solingen, Rodrina Phillip,Rodrina B Phillips, Elijah Hamad Tisdale, 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 # 0430 –7400 West Colonial Dr, Orlando Fl 32818 to satisfy a lien on WEDNESDAY, JULY 10,2024 at approx. 12:00 pm at www.storagetreasures.com: Shelia Besha Brown, Darla Branscum, Darla Almeida Branscum, Alexis Perkins, Tamika Violette Raphael Crooks, Rafael Angel Hidalgo Vega, Rodney Leath, Rodney Ignatius Leath, Kayla K Walters, Kayla Kandice Walters, Jasmine Chatman, Katherine SantaMaria 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 # 5868 –4752 Conroy Storage Lane, Orlando Fl 32835 to satisfy a lien on THURSDAY, JULY 11,2024, at approx. 10:30 am at www.storagetreasures.com: Daniel Byerly, Sade Monique Sullivan, Jerald J. Neil, Alisia M. Martinez, Chiaha Ugochi, Cristi Masica, Cesar Pardo, Cesar Ayala, Jair F. DeLima, Carlos Garcia 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 # 0351 –10425 S John Young Pkwy Orlando, FL 32837 to satisfy a lien on THURSDAY, JULY 11,2024, at approx. 11:00 am at www.storagetreasures.com: Ira A Mercer/Ira Mercer, Stacey Lynn Rodger 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 # 5962 – 49671 Hwy 27 Davenport, FL 33897 to satisfy a lien on THURSDAY, JULY 11,2024, at approx. 11:30am at www.storagetreasures.com: Marcus Junior Ocasio, Michael Philon, Eliut Donis, Awilda Suro, Janelly Minaya, Maribel A Flores, Roberto Vasquez, Cristalee DeJesus, Craig Wintle, Karissa Jones, Jessica Rocker, Latoya Shields 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 # 5961 – 1540 Sullivan Rd., Davenport, FL 33896 to satisfy a lien on THURSDAY, JULY 11,2024, at approx. 12:00 pm at www.storagetreasures.com: MATHIAS THIBAULT, MARIA CELLI, Alicia Lovett, Jamie Antonio Silva Luna, Gerardo Javier Gonzalez Rivera 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 # 5694 – 7220 Osceola Polk Line Rd Davenport, FL 33896 to satisfy a lien on THURSDAY, JULY 11,2024, at approx. 12:00 pm at www.storagetreasures.com: Kevin David Forrester

NOTICE OF SALE

Vehicles will be sold as is, no warranty. Seller gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on the following dates at 7AM. Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid. Terms of bids are cash only. Buyer must have funds on hand at time of sale:

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2021 N. Main St., Kissimmee, FL 34744, Towlando Towing and Recovery

NOTICE OF SALE

Vehicles will be sold as is, no warranty. Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid. Terms of bids are cash only. Buyer must have funds on hand at time of sale:

2020 Hyundai VIN: 5NPD84LF1LH552857

2011 Ford

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To be sold at auction at 8:00 am on July 10, 2024 at 7301 Gardner Street, Winter Park, FL. 32792 Constellation Towing & Recovery LLC

Notice of Public Sale:

Pursuant to F.S. 713.78 on July 5th, 2024 at 9:00 am, Riker’s Roadside Of Central Florida, INC, 630 E Landstreet Rd, Orlando, FL 32824, will sell the following vehicles and/ or vessels. Seller reserves the right to bid. Sold as is, no warranty. Seller guarantees no title, terms cash. Seller reserves the right to refuse any or all bids; 1HGCG5656XA087059

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Employment

Elite Style Construction LLC seeks Sales Manager in Orlando, FL responsible for directing & coordinating all sales activities. Preparing sales budgets & projections & approving expenditures. Tracking & analyzing sales statistics based on key quantitative metrics. Handling & resolving customer complaints regarding a product or service. Making data-informed decisions to drive performance and resource allocation. Developing & maintaining relationships w/clients. Setting sales quotas & goals. Identifying emerging markets to find new sales opportunities. Defining and executing sales plans. Req: HS Diploma and 2 yrs. exp in any sales management related position. Resumes: ziad@elitestyleconstruction.com.

Family Integrative Medicine of Orlando LLC in Orlando, FL seeks Marketing Specialist for online marketing for social media. Req. Bachelor’s Degree in any major. $39,957/year. Mail resume to H. Rivera, 11251 S Orange Blossom Trl, Ste 101, Orlando, FL 32837.

LATAM Business Development Specialist needed for Evolve Technology Group, Orlando, FL to develop LATAM market for AV sales & rentals. Analyze and conduct research on the LATAM market. Compile data and prepare reports to develop relationships & sales campaigns. Build portfolio through market trend research. Serve as customer service liaison to identify needs & complaints. Analyze data on LATAM tech market, stay up to date with latest AV tech. trends, & industry news. Req. 2 yrs.’’ exp. in Customer Service or Manager. FT. Mail resume to Evolve, 236 Outlook Pt Drive, Ste. 800, Orlando, FL 32809.

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Logistics Manager to maintain & org. warehouse; catalog goods/servs. for employees, plan routes & scheduling for trucks & coord. material distribution; mng warehouse wrkforce; check return of products & materials & eval. loses; check wrk orders & progress of production on a wkly basis; negotiate the costs of products & supplies w/ suppliers, mfrs., retailers, & consumers; reply to emails & other comm. means from contractors & customer job requests; prep. reports for mgmt.; monitor & maintain inventory transactions at warehouse facilities to assess the receipt, storage, shipping, & qual. of the inventory; visit job sites & discuss future projects w/ supvs.; coord. safety compliance through meetings w/ contractors & employees; contact potential vendors to determine avail. of materials; & max. usage of trucks & vehicles to stay w/in cost budget & increase productivity of servs. 3 yrs. of wrk exp. req. as Logistics Manager, or related job. Plz. only mail written resumes to Tiger All Contractors, Inc., 3620 Princeton Oaks St., Orlando, FL 32808; Attn: Mr. Reis.

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