Orlando Weekly - August 2, 2023

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19 Couchsurfing

What’s new on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video etc. this week

21 Ghost stories

‘Haunted Mansion’ and ‘Talk to Me’ use horror to explore real-world pain, with differing results

27 This Little Underground

Thanks to our profoundly wrong governor, Florida has become known as the “Don’t Say Gay” state? Fuck that

27 Four questions for Ripley Eldridge

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28 The Week

Our picks of the best things to do and see this week, plus plenty of event listings

35 Free Will Astrology

Horoscopes to plan your week around

37 Savage Love

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BY BELLANEE PLAZA, MCKENNA SCHUELER AND THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

» Black fraternity cancels Orlando convention after Florida approves controversial Black history curriculum

A historic Black fraternity has canceled its Orlando convention set for 2025, days after the Florida Department of Education approved controversial changes to Florida’s K-12 Black history curriculum that includes a lesson on how enslaved people benefited from slavery. The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the largest and oldest Black fraternity in the U.S., also cited Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’“harmful, racist, and insensitive policies against the Black community” in their decision to cancel. “In this environment of manufactured division and attacks on the Black community, Alpha Phi Alpha refuses to direct a projected $4.6 million convention economic impact to a place hostile to the communities we serve,” Dr. Willis L. Lonzer, III, Alpha Phi Alpha general president, said in a statement. The fraternity was scheduled to host its 99th General Convention and 119th Anniversary Convention in 2025 in Orlando. Black members of Congress, as well as Vice President Kamala Harris, have also condemned the curriculum changes. The Florida Legislative Black Caucus has already asked state education officials to revise the guidelines and to “stop playing partisan politics with the futures of Florida’s children.” As it stands, the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity convention is among several major conventions to cancel events in Orlando due to legislation and policies recently enacted by the DeSantis administration.

» DeSantis-backed board overseeing Disney World wants to cut ‘wasteful spending,’ including overtime for cops

As a feud continues between Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney, property owners in the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (formerly known as the Reedy Creek special district) could see a reduction in their property tax rate. The board, formerly controlled by Disney but now controlled by DeSantis appointees, has moved forward with cutting “wasteful spending” by, among other things, reducing overtime pay for law enforcement on Disney properties — which came out to about $8 million annually, according to the special district board’s chairman. District Administrator Glenton Gilzean, however, said public safety will remain a priority. The Board also tentatively set a tax rate of 12.95 mills for the fiscal year that will start Oct. 1, down from 13.9 mills in the current year (millage represents the dollars assessed for each $1,000 of value). Property tax revenue is expected to cover $188.4 million of the district’s costs next fiscal year, up from $183 million. Permits and fees are expected to generate another $5 million for the district. The district also expects an increase in expenses and labor costs. In good news for some public safety employees, the board did back a new three-year contract with the Reedy Creek firefighters union that will in part bump minimum pay for firefighters from $55,000 a year to $65,000. Final hearings to finalize the district’s budget and spending plan take place next month.

» Orlando International Airport set to raise pickup fees for rideshare services

Orlando International Airport, one of the busiest air hubs in the United States, has announced plans to hike up Uber and Lyft airport pickup fees from $5.80 to $7. Uber officials, who publicly oppose the change, say this will make the airport the most expensive airport they operate at in the country to hitch an Uber ride. Under an agreement the company has with MCO, the airport requires a “TNC fee” on all Uber pickups and dropoffs at the airport. (Lyft also has an added fee agreement with the airport.) This TNC fee, specific to airports, is on top of the booking fee riders already pay, in case you ever wondered why rides to and from the airport are more expensive. The pickup fee for Uber is set to rise to $6.35 in August, then $7 in October. Local Uber and Lyft drivers — who are classified by the company as contractors, not employees — have decried increases to rideshare fees in recent years, in no small part because they say it’s typically the company, not the drivers themselves, who see any raise from that fee hike. In this case, however, it’s the airport that will benefit from that pickup fee hike.

» Downtown Orlando leader Thomas Chatmon has died

Orlando’s Thomas Chatmon, a prominent leader in the development of downtown and passionate advocate for its surrounding communities, has died at the age of 68. Chatmon, the executive director of the city of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board and Community Redevelopment Agency, was best known for his major roles in business recruitment and various

downtown developments — like the Creative Village, Amway Center, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Chase Plaza and 55 West — over his 16-year career with the city. He was also involved in the city of Orlando’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on local businesses. Mayor Buddy Dyer said in a tweet after news of Chatmon’s passing that the city “has lost one of its greatest champions.” Chatmon came to Orlando after he served as CEO of Albany Tomorrow, a nonprofit that focused on the development and maintenance of Chatmon’s native Albany. He then served on the board of directors for the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida from 2016 to 2022. A memorial for Chatmon is set for 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at First Presbyterian Church of Orlando.

» UPS and Teamsters reach tentative deal, averting strike — for now

After months of contract negotiations and preparations for a credible strike threat, UPS and the Teamsters reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract, averting what would have been the largest labor strike against a single employer in decades. The tentative deal puts to rest a strike threat that would have cost an estimated $7 billion in losses for a 10-day work stoppage. The union described the deal as “the most historic agreement for workers in the history of UPS.” It would cover over 340,000 UPS delivery drivers and warehouse workers across the U.S. and includes concessions from UPS, which made record profits last year, on issues such as higher pay and more full-time job opportunities for part-time workers and the elimination of a divisive two-tier pay system for drivers, as well as issues such as AC in delivery trucks (currently the trucks lack AC), an end to forced overtime, the elimination of driver-facing surveillance cameras and more. But, there’ve already been grumbles from some Teamsters online about the finer details of the tentative contract, which is still subject to the approval of union membership. Union members will have the opportunity to vote on whether to accept or reject the contract Aug. 3 through Aug. 22. If the majority vote it down, a strike could still occur.

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AGREE TO DISAGREE

The concept behind TableTalk — civilized face-to-face conversations on flashpoint topics — feels almost radical in our age of noxious political discourse

BY ERIC TEGETHOFF

“We’re trying to capture people’s kindness again, and the ability to ‘agree to disagree,’” says Laurie Crocker, who is leading TableTalk 2023 for the Central Florida Foundation.

The idea behind TableTalk (cffound.org/ engaging-community) feels almost radical in our age of noxious political discourse. On Oct. 19, everyday Central Floridians will get together — around literal tables — for small group discussions about the region and what we can do to improve it. Anyone can host a table, and anyone can participate. The ideal number for each table will be six to 10 people and discussions will last between 60 and 90 minutes, according to the Central Florida Foundation.

When the conversations are over, participants can take a short survey about their experiences. The foundation also wants to put the talks into action, so it will invite proposals for microgrants worth up to $2,000.

“A lot of people might look at that and say, ‘You can’t make real change with that amount,’ but we think very differently,” Crocker told Orlando Weekly. “It’s less intimidating doing it this way, getting a little spark from a small grant, and it often gives people the confidence to go, well, maybe they can apply for this bigger grant.”

Past grantees include the Victim Service

Center of Central Florida, Muslim Women’s Organization, DeLand Pride and the Orlando Day Nursery Association. Local city and community organizations have received grants as well. In 2021, the foundation provided a grant to the city of Eatonville. With the grant, Eatonville set up a phone booth where people could record messages giving feedback on what they wanted to see change in the city.

The nonprofit SkyBuilders 4 All also received a grant in 2021. The organization provides free books to children, but wasn’t distributing as many as it would have liked. Because transportation can be an issue for the people they serve, participants at TableTalk suggested they bring books to families rather than the other way around.

“So sometimes TableTalk really is like, ‘Hey, we’ve been working on this problem for years and years and years,’” Crocker said. “‘We need different voices to see, what should we be doing differently to make it more successful?’”

Books have become their own fraught topic in Florida, with bans spreading in schools under the state’s law allowing parents to object to material they deem “inappropriate.” Asked if the Central Florida Foundation would provide a grant for a program that, say, got banned books to students, Sandi Vidal, Vice President of Community Strategies and Initiatives, said it

would depend on the proposal.

“Certainly, we don’t believe in book bans at the foundation,” Vidal told Orlando Weekly. Getting people together for discussions and sourcing solutions directly from the community in this way has its roots in the Midwest. The Chicago Community Trust (cct.org) had a history of bringing together civic leaders, nonprofits and donors together for dinners in the 1990s and 2000s. The discussions were productive, so the organization decided to open the talks up to everybody. In 2014, the trust held its first On the Table event to increase civic dialogue and discuss hard topics like race relations.

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation was impressed. It decided to help expand On the Table. In 2017, it invested $2 million to bring the effort to 10 cities. Since then, more than two dozen cities have jumped on board.

The Central Florida Foundation was not among the organizations to receive support from the Knight Foundation. But they, too, were impressed with the initiative. In 2019, the organization hosted its first TableTalk. More than 3,000 people participated that year.

Then COVID-19 hit. TableTalk went on, virtually, in 2020, and was held as a hybrid event in 2021. The Central Florida Foundation skipped 2022. But this year, TableTalk is getting back to its roots with a fully in-person event.

In the past, TableTalk has relied on more open-ended discussions for how people can change the region. This year, they’re concentrating on five so-called “thrive focus areas.” The areas are economic stability, health care, livability, education, and community and social connection.

The results of TableTalk’s surveys will be shared with the public and local leaders. Vidal says they’ll write a letter to Central Florida’s mayors and other leaders in the community, such as CEOs of the region’s hospitals.“It’s really focused on being positive and not saying,‘here’s all the things that everybody is complaining are wrong with the community,’ but ‘here’s some ideas for things that have been sparked out of these conversations.’”

The Central Florida Foundation has recruited local businesses to be superhosts for the event and provide multiple tables. They include Hollerbach’s German Restaurant in Sanford and 90.7 WMFE in east Orlando. The goal is to fill 500 tables. According to their website, the current count is 93.

Crocker says there are advantages to signing up now, even with TableTalk still a few months away. The foundation is going to send out prompts to prepare people for the experience, including journaling activities and videos from others who are participating.

Crocker says there’s a lot of good going on in Central Florida. “We’re a functional community,” Crocker said. “We really are. We just don’t see it that often because we are inundated with negativity.”

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ORANGE SQUEEZE

Orange County Commissioners want a salary boost. Mayor Jerry Demings and County Commissioner Emily

BY MCKENNA SCHUELER

As Orange County leaders work to finalize a budget for the next fiscal year, they’re eyeing a new formula for calculating their publicly funded salaries that could give them a 25% pay raise, effective Sept. 17.

Mayor Jerry Demings and County Commissioner Emily Bonilla, who represents Winter Park and Bithlo in District 5, were the only two to vote against the idea.

The county’s other five commissioners were in favor.

“Orange County, in terms of population, is the fifth largest county [in Florida],” Lisa Snead, Assistant County Administrator, said in a presentation to the county commission Tuesday. “However, if you look at the wages of the commissioners, we are at the bottom of that.”

Orange County commissioners are currently paid about $91,000 annually. Mayor Demings is paid $182,860.

The new formula they’re eyeing — a state formula used by several other big counties — would boost pay to $113,608 for commissioners and $227,812 for the mayor.

Of the county’s public officials, only Orange County Sheriff John Mina, with a salary of roughly $229,000, would make more than Demings.

Part of the rationale for the boost is that commissioners in smaller, neighboring counties like Osceola and Seminole are paid more: $98,623 and $102,132 respectively. Other high-population counties in Florida — like Broward and Hillsborough — also offer higher pay.

“There’s a lot of expectations of us in the community,” said Emily Bonilla, who first proposed a change to the salary calculation last year, prompting staff to come up with a market analysis. A mother of two sons, Bonilla told Orlando Weekly she often works 60 or more hours per week. Her family, she said, would readily tell anyone that she needs a better work-life balance.

During 2022 budget talks, Bonilla caught flak from fellow commissioners and others for proposing a 21% salary increase for commissioners. Landlord apologists called her “hypocritical” for wanting higher pay as she pursued a cap on rent hikes.

“I just think … the optics and the timing is all wrong,” Demings said at the time, the Orlando

Sentinel reported. He wasn’t keen on Bonilla’s rent control idea either.

This year, Bonilla has sparred with Demings not over salary talks but over her district office’s budget.

The board of county commissioners (which includes all six commissioners and the mayor) previously agreed to allocate funds for all six districts to hire a third aide. But Bonilla said, based on a review of funds allocated for her office this year, that a portion of the funding (allocated specifically for that reason) was missing from her district’s slice of the pie.

She presented this issue to her colleagues during a July 13 budget work session.

“I wasn’t asking for anything more than anybody else was getting,” Bonilla told Orlando Weekly. But her presentation wasn’t received warmly by all.

“The way I take what you’re saying, Commissioner Bonilla, is that you should have more in your budget than any of the other commissioners,” Demings said.“That’s the way I hear what you’re saying — is that your office should have more.”

Several of her colleagues also questioned her request for more funds. The general message was: Accept what you’ve been given, and work within your means.

Commissioner Mayra Uribe, representing District 3 (whose office is set to receive over $30,000 less than Bonilla’s), questioned Bonilla’s operating budget.

“If you don’t have the employees, what are you spending your funds on?” Uribe asked. “Because I’m not saying that you don’t need to have your employee, but you’re significantly higher than all of us.”

Bonilla told Orlando Weekly her office is stretched thin with the work she wants to accomplish. She keeps a mass email list, hosts a talk show on YouTube called “Emily Tells All,” spotlighting the work of local nonprofits and county programs, and tries to spread word about community events and town halls of interest to the general public.

“I’m trying to do some job fairs right now and different things like that to be able to help people with economic development, financial

stability, some financial education,” she said.

“There’s so much that we as commissioners could do, but we’re limited on what we can do by how much staff we have.”

She also tries to help spread the word about all of the programs and services the county offers.

“We have all of these services that are available to our residents and they don’t know about it,” Bonilla said. “I was getting a lot of comments from our divisions and agencies about how they need help to get the word out there to the public, on what services they have to provide.”

County administrator Byron Brooks and Mayor Demings told Bonilla on July 13 that next year’s budget had already been prepared.

“What we brought to you was a balanced budget,” Demings told her. “So any increases to that balanced budget means we’re going into the reserves, quite frankly.”

A county’s reserves essentially serve as a “rainy day” fund — sometimes literally, for emergency assistance following a hurricane or other natural disaster. But Orange County’s reserves are exactly where the proposed 24.58% salary boosts for commissioners would come from — and would cost the county $179,000 in total.

“It was very hypocritical and selfish,” Bonilla told Orlando Weekly of the proposal. “What I asked for, for my office, it wasn’t OK to take money out of the reserves.”

She doesn’t disagree with the salary boost, per se. “It’s just that I feel it’s selfish that when it comes to the pockets of the commissioners, it’s not a problem.”

Money talks

The Board of County Commissioners was presented with four different proposals Tuesday, offering pay increase options for commissioners ranging from 7% to 24.58%.

After Bonilla’s pitch for higher commissioner salaries last year, county staff this year put together an analysis of salaries in Florida’s 15 most populous counties, based on 2020 U.S. Census data.

Orange County was the fifth-most populous county in 2020, home to 1.37 million residents. Today, it’s closer to 1.43 million.

Staff found a pay gap between commissioners in Orange County compared to other populous Florida counties. So, they came up with options to close it.

The first option was to keep the county’s current formula, which adjusts commissioners’ pay based on either a percentage increase or decrease of the Consumer Price Index, or the percentage increase given to other non-bargaining (i.e. nonunion) county employees — whichever is lower.

That formula, baked into the county’s charter, was first established 27 years ago. It hasn’t been updated since (while the cost of living in Orange County has).

That option would have raised the mayor and commissioners’ pay by 7%.

Other pitches from county staff included:

— Adjusting the salaries to those at the same level of the non-bargaining employees, which would have offered a 7% raise.

— Adjusting the salaries based on a state formula, which is population-based (and because Orange County would be playing catch-up), would offer a 24.58% raise.

— Adjusting the salaries based on the average median market data, which would offer a 12.88% raise (i.e., the happy medium).

There was little discussion or debate last Tuesday over which option was more prudent.

District 6 Commissioner Michael Scott, who also serves as coordinator for Orlando’s My Brother’s Keeper mentoring initiative, motioned to shift to the state formula. It would deliver the highest pay raise for them ($22,450) and the largest cost impact to the county ($179,000) out of all options presented.

The pay raise would represent just a sliver of the county’s tentative budget of $6.8 billion for the next fiscal year, running Oct. 1 through Sept. 30, 2024, which is meant to lay out a spending plan for county programs and services.

Commissioners Christine Moore (District 2) and Nicole Wilson (District 1) both seconded Scott’s motion, prompting laughs from those on the dais.

In a 5–2 vote, the majority opted for the state formula option, with Demings and Bonilla voting against.

A subsequent motion from Scott, passed without discussion also by a 5–2 vote (with Bonilla and Demings again voting “no”), would revise the county charter to adjust their salary increases in the future to align with that of other non-bargaining employees.

Despite the optics, the move doesn’t place them in any unique position compared to other Florida counties.

Broward County, for instance, home to 1.94 million residents in 2020, pays its nine commissioners $113,608 annually. So do Hillsborough and Palm Beach counties, based on that state formula — which dates back to 1885, and has been altered a couple of times since.

Controversy surrounding salary boosts for public officials isn’t uncommon.

Last year in Brevard County, for instance, commissioners approved a modest 3.3% pay raise for themselves over public objection from critics.

That bump affected their budget by just $16,300 according to Florida Today. But it’s not just the Orange County commission that’s seeking a raise this year.

Many county offices and agencies are seeking more funding, including the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, which could see a $23 million boost to its operating budget under a tentative proposal approved by the county commission earlier this month.

This isn’t all set in stone, however.

The county’s budget for the next fiscal year is still subject to public hearings, which are scheduled for Sept. 7 and Sept. 21 at 5 p.m.

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Bonilla voted no, with Bonilla citing hypocrisy, but the rest of the board said ‘yes please’ to a 25 percent boost

Celebrate the one year anniversary of our awardwinning exhibition Figurehead: Music & Mayhem in Orlando’s Underground!

Downtown Walking tour

Friday, September 8, 2023

Venue tour with Figurehead’s Jim Faherty.

figurehead night out

Saturday, September 9, 2023

Concert with Steven Foxbury, The Riddlers, and more!

Morning after brunch

Sunday, September 10, 2023

Buffet-style brunch with live music by Terri Binion.

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HOUSE STYLE

Jeff Matz of Lure Design revisits his Figurehead years this weekend

BY MATTHEW MOYER

As discussed earlier in these very pages, maverick concert promoter Figurehead (figureheaded by one Jim Faherty), for a halcyon period in the late 1980s and 1990s, attempted to do for Orlando what entities like Factory or 4AD did on a worldwide scale: Build a scene, promote and host adventurous music, make gorgeous artifacts promoting it, and have a ball while doing so, bottom line be damned.

So, as 4AD’s Ivo Watts-Russell had Vaughan Oliver and Factory’s Tony Wilson had Peter Saville, Faherty tasked a core cadre of adventurous designers to craft a stunning visual arm of his promotional enterprise. Thomas Scott, Jeff Matz, Scott Sugiuchi, Greg Reinel and Klaus Heesch did so more than ably. Though a later addition to the Figurehead fold, Matz — now of Lure Design — quickly made his reputation through alternately stunning, stately and eccentric poster/ flyer designs for the likes of Low, Guided by Voices, Wilco and Melvins.

This weekend Matz will revisit those formative years as part of the History Alive program at the Orange County Regional History Center. Matz will do a screenprinting demo and take part in a walkthrough of the Music and Mayhem Figurehead retrospective exhibition.

Talking to Orlando Weekly recently, Matz recalled that the beginning of his partnership with Faherty was also almost the end: “The first poster he had me work on was for Anita Baker,” remembers Matz. “It kind of sucked. And I really thought Jim wouldn’t ask me to do another one after that.”

Anita Baker poster merits aside, Matz was

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Mayhem on Mills goes conspiratorial

BY MATTHEW MOYER

immediately tasked with many others by Faherty over the years of their partnership (including a poster for a young Low, who with that show became his favorite band) — with more or less complete aesthetic carte blanche.

“Jim trusted us enough to just to give us the work and allow us to do whatever we wanted,” recalls Matz.

Though primarily influenced by commercial graphic design rather than music media, Matz’s methods were just as eclectic. He would do collage work for flyers, spin out a single lyric from a headlining band into an entire design schema, or in the case of a Melvins poster, interpret a raw and visceral heavy sound into a flyer featuring a “bloody slab of raw meat.” All very much working from the guts and the heart rather than traditional promo strategies.

Remembering one favorite, Matz breaks down his process: “Guided by Voices had a song called ‘Gold Star for Robot Boy’ and I took an image of an old robot, put a little boy’s head on it, and we glued a gold star to the top of the thing. So it was a literal visual representation of the song title.”

Though Matz and Lure don’t do much in the way of concert promotional material in the present, he still credits his Figurehead work and colleague Thomas Scott as being pivotal to his career. A poster design for a Wilco show at Firestone blossomed into more posters for the band and eventually Lure Paper Goods, producing graphically striking cards, journals and posters: “None of that would have happened without this experience starting all that.”

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Serpentico: real snake-man? What is the Handsome Man of Science working on in his basement laboratory? Have certain wrestlers joined a clandestine cult? How can you call yourself Mayhem on Mills when your event is held in Sanford?

These are just some of the questions and conspiracies that the fearless grapplers of Orlando’s Mayhem on Mills indie-wrestling fed will wrestle with on their latest X-Files-referencing card,“The Truth Is Out There,” this Sunday at Tuffy’s.

But since truth is always stranger than fiction, one of the strangest parts of Mayhem lore is the transformation of local punk stalwart Todd Gerding from The Fatties and Tam Tam the Sandwich Man into the larger-than-life Howard Finkel-gone-wrong ring announcer that is Chuck Steak.

sold-out GCW event earlier this year and she captivated in the headlining spot), Serpentico and title-challenger KiLynn King all making their marks on the indies and bigger feds like AEW and Impact, but they keep coming back to the scrappy MOM family.

“Sawyer has been wrestling in Japan and has made a pretty big name for herself on the indie circuit, and KiLynn King was on AEW, and then just signed a contract with Impact,” enthuses a proud Gerding.

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Wearing a loud, checkered coat and gift-shop shades, Steak often seems as surprised as the audience at the goings-on inside and outside the ring, but his promo clips posted on MOM social media channels are a thing of blustery wonder.

“I just did it because [Dan] Drennen said,‘Hey, you’ve got a big booming voice and charisma, you should be the ring announcer.’ And I was like, ‘OK, sure.’ And I screwed up the first one,”remembers Gerding. “I didn’t know what I was doing.”

Mayhem on Mills as a whole works by taking chances on new things, deftly bridging the gap between serious athletics and absurdist winks at the audience — accidental or otherwise.

So you have Mayhem alums like world champion Sawyer Wreck (this writer and fellow OW scribe Ida V. Eskamani saw Wreck wrestle at a

What was originally just supposed to be a “one-off show” a few years back has now become a semi-regular going concern on the Central Florida indie wrestling scene. And even as Gerding posits that the overall vibe might be a “little less about punk rock music” nowadays (a band would always feature in the first year), following the departure of founding partner Rich Evans to Portland in 2020, Dan Drennen and Teddy Stigma are putting on quality wrestling. Particularly with Drennen, says Gerding, “it’s all about telling a good story.” So there will be ongoing angles and longer feuds that culminate in the ring in explosive fashion.

There’s one more important difference, making it a wrestler-forward experience: “It’s a lot more about the wrestlers and making the wrestlers have fun and feel comfortable, because we’ve got two wrestlers in charge now. They know how it feels to show up to an event and get $20 in gas and then have to drive six hours back.”

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Mayhem champion Sawyer Wreck mid-headbutt | photo by Matt Keller Lehman

Detail from a Jeff Matz poster for a 2000 Yo La Tengo show | image courtesy the artist

This week’s installment of Live Active Cultures was originally intended as a lighthearted look at the latest addition to Orlando’s theme parks, but I’m interrupting our regular programming to recognize a series of deaths, departures and devastating losses suffered by our local cultural community in recent weeks.

Disney historian Jim Korkis lost his battle with cancer, after publishing scores of books — including a memoir by “Sully” Sullivan that we both contributed to — and inspiring an entire generation of fellow theme park archaeologists with his well-researched work and warm friendship. Nanci “MamaBo” Boetto, the meme-sharing honorary mom of Orlando’s entire alternative theater and dance community (and actual mom of VarieTease’s Megan Boetto) passed away following an automobile accident.

Longtime arts advocate Dennis Sobeck, Fringe supporter Brian Flaherty and actor Travis Winkler all also passed in July, on the heels of losing Denna Beena — the rainbow-haired booster of Fringe, Spooky Empire and downtown arts — to cancer in June.

Playwright and producer Michael Wanzie survived his own car crash, but requires physical rehab and expensive accessibility adaptations to his home after shattering his leg and ankle; visit GoFundMe to contribute to a fund started by friend Andrea Canny. Finally, although she’s far from deceased, seeing singer Janine Klein’s final area performance before moving north was decidedly bittersweet, as her July 27 reprisal of writer John Ryan’s “Gay Bar Star” at

the Ren demonstrated again that she was truly Orlando’s answer to the Divine Miss M. My thoughts are with the family and friends of all the recently departed.

At the risk of segueing indelicately, amid all this grief I’ve been appreciating the cathartic benefits of blowing shit up — at least in the safe context of a theme park attraction. Although Disney may let you toss 3-D darts at talking Tim Allen toys, Universal now allows you do something that ought to be even more satisfying: Blast the crap out of Despicable Me’s yammering yellow Minions. In case you’ve been living in a swamp, Shrek’s 4-D film and nearby meet-and-greet were evicted from their homes in Universal Studios Florida last year, making space for yet another Minion-themed attraction right across the street from the existing Despicable Me Minion Mayhem simulator. (Don’t mourn the ogre; he and Donkey will occupy part of the new DreamWorks land replacing KidZone in 2024, alongside Trolls and Kung Fu Panda.)

Villain-Con Minion Blast, which has been running in public “technical rehearsal” previews for several weeks and should officially open in August, is based on the evildoers convention seen in the Minions spinoff films, and has participants competing to fill a coveted vacancy among the infamous Vicious Six by shooting wireless blasters at big screens. The bigger twist is that your own legs are the ride vehicles here, because this is Orlando’s first glide-through moving walkway attraction that can turn around corners … if you don’t count the MCO baggage carousel.

Hopeful supervillains start off in a semi-shaded outside queue, watching a short loop of satirical animated news clips — including one acknowledging the evilness of Universal’s exorbitant parking fees — setting up the backstory, before being swiftly shuffled through a small indoor preshow of Easter egg-stuffed trade show booths. (I’m low-key amazed that various bits of fetish gear ended up on display in a family attraction.)

The attraction’s two-handed guns are grabbed from a clever recharging carousel, and you have a few moments to sync your weapon to the score-tracking smartphone app (which was not yet available during my test rides) before being assigned a colored dot on

the moving sidewalk, which has transparent waist-high barriers on either side. Don’t move off your spot, or else your blaster will stop working; instead, stay put and swivel in place as you slowly glide past oversized video images of a Minion-infested factory, museum, discotheque and even CityWalk itself. The screens are surrounded by some impressive static sets, and each environment features a different big baddie to blast at. (Pro tip: Shoot the physical cubes to upgrade your main shot, then hit each villain until a special ammo crate spawns. Shoot that and launch it with your secondary button for bonus points.)

I approached Minion Blast with high hopes, but I fear this ride comes from the Mr. Hyde side of Universal Creative responsible for screen-centric misses like Fast & Furious — Supercharged, as opposed to the Dr. Jekyll half behind winners like VelociCoaster and Mario Kart. While the concept is appealing and the technology is advanced, after giving Villain-Con about a dozen tries, the gameplay doesn’t yet grab me the way Universal’s Men in Black shooting ride still does decades later. Most of that is fundamentally attributable to feedback, or the lack thereof: With a near-constant chaotic cascade of colorful explosions on every screen, it’s difficult to tell where to shoot, which shot is yours, or whether your shot hit or missed. The blasters don’t do much with their sounds and haptics to help you target, but they do tire out your trigger fingers and arms by the end of the surprisingly long six-minute ride. (There’s a non-interactive mini blaster available for little kids, who get another much-needed zero-height-requirement ride at Universal.)

While Universal continues to tweak the ride’s programming (which sometimes stutters like an overtaxed Xbox) ahead of its grand debut, my biggest issue is with the glacial pacing, which feels like grinding videogame boss battles that you never win. My modest proposal: Speed the belt up by 20 to 25 percent, and increase the spacing between dots on the belt by an equal proportion. The ride would service the same number of guests per hour, each environment would have fewer players to track at one time, and guests would enjoy a tighter, less boring experience that’s still about the same pace as the parking garage’s moving walkway.

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Dinsey lets you blast the crap out of Minions at Villain-Con | photo by Seth Kubersky

touch of char, and served with lovely, delicately seasoned rice and delicious garlic cream sauce. If it’s the grill that beckons you, there’s a nice mixed grill option ($29) that’s a sampler of all three varieties for nearly the same price as any one of them.

But there are also some less common mains like two oven-baked kafta dishes, one with tomato and the other with tahini (both $29). Following the owner’s recommendation, and my own heart, we went with tahini and got a serving of deep comfort. It’s a hearty casserole of ground beef and lamb bathed in velvety tahini, punctuated nicely with parsley and spicy serrano peppers, and topped with sliced potatoes. It’s sided with seasoned rice and charred onion.

MIDDLE EAST FEAST

Red Sea Restaurant & Lounge bolsters

Longwood’s Middle Eastern offerings with distinctive dishes

BY BAO LE-HUU

Between Ali Baba House of Kabob and Shiraz Market, Longwood enjoys a decent pipeline for authentic Middle Eastern food. But right between those two reliable pillars, a notable new upstart is doing some things to carve its own niche on the State Road 434 corridor.

Red Sea Restaurant & Lounge is an aspiring jewel of Middle Eastern food and hospitality that now occupies the space that was formerly Daniel’s Bakery & Restaurant. Inside there’s a casual lounge vibe with a colorful array of booths, tables and some couch sets toward the back.

At first glance, Red Sea’s dinner menu is a seemingly straightforward bill of Middle Eastern offerings. But look closer and some nice distinguishing features emerge. The immediate standout is the cornucopia of Mediterranean appetizers, most of which are vegetarian and some even vegan. Between the hot and cold options, the small plates amount to nearly two dozen dishes, a great thing for a cuisine so rich in mezze.

The platter for four or more ($16) is a loaded, value-packed tour of their selections that packs a spread of six appetizers that would normally range in price from

$7 to $10 individually. Our platter was actually several nicely presented plates that contained hummus, warak enab (stuffed grape leaves), falafel bites, baba ghanoush, tahini salad and cheese rolls (which were more like Chinese spring rolls than traditional Lebanese cheese rolls). The best bites on our platter, in case you go à la carte, were the excellent grape leaves, the smoked paprika-dusted baba ghanoush and the creamy, cool tahini salad.

Other fresh appetizers we tried were the sal ads. Unlike the lettuce sal ads described on the menu, both the house salad ($9) and the fat toush ($10) we ordered were actually cucumber-based, lemon-dressed Shirazi salads. Both were refreshing and zesty, with the fatoush topped with crispy bread slivers.

The majority of the mains are grilled meat dishes led by the usual skewers of lamb shish kebab ($28), ground kafta kebab ($26) and chicken shish tawook ($26). The chicken was a healthy serving of marinated breastmeat chunks, beautifully grilled with a

All mains come with choice of one side from the sizable appetizer menu: yet another chance to savor more of their lovely mezze.

Red Sea offers a nice assortment of house-made desserts that range from Mediterranean specialties like baklava ($4.99) to Western sweets like tiramisu ($7.99) and lemon raspberry cheesecake ($7.99).

Also worth noting for a couple of reasons is their “fresh juice” menu. The first will be the sticker shock — prices range from $10.99 to $14.99. The second is that they’re not actually juices but smoothies made from a selection of bold, fresh fruits, which helps justify the prices. Almost.

Unlike some of their fast-casual contemporaries, the bright, fresh dishes at Red Sea shine with a real chef’s touch. Completing the experience is the care of the solicitous owner, who generously tended to all our needs, from warm service to authentic recommendations to proper reheating tips for our ample leftovers. It’s all good reason to go and heart the Red Sea. dining@orlandoweekly.com

OPENINGS and CLOSINGS:

Shawarma Bros, a new concept and venture by Chris Hernandez of Papi’s Smash Burger and William Herrera of the Pass Kitchen food truck, will launch Aug. 25 at the Orlando Parking Lot Party at Wally’s Bar & Liquors. The pair promise unique spins on “Lebanese-forward Mediterranean street food” and hope to open a permanent space by next year … Bamita, specializing in banh mi sandwiches and Vietnamese egg coffee, has opened next to Asian grocery Phuoc Loc Tho at 2100 E. Colonial Drive … Leafy Hotpot & BBQ will open in the old Chai Thai space at 2447 S. Orange Ave. in SoDo. No opening date has been announced … Pakistani restaurant BBQ Tonight has moved into the space that previously housed Flavors of India at 11701 International Drive. Chef Danial Ali will host special fusion dinners at the restaurant, the latest being a “Taqueria Takeover” Aug. 28 featuring such dishes as slow-cooked nihari mole, bihari birria, chicken tikka fajitas and horchata lassis … After almost 20 years of serving the neighborhood, China In College Park (sometimes referred to as “China Hut”) has closed. The space is now home to Turci Panino, offering “Italian sandwiches crafted with love” … White Rabbit Restaurant & Bar, a sister operation to Vines Grille & Wine Bar on Sand Lake Road, will open later this summer at 27 E. Robinson St. downtown. It bills itself as a “NYC-inspired restaurant” where American gastropub and Latin American cuisine meet craft cocktails … Light on the Sugar, the bakery and cafe specializing in French cakes and pastries with Asianinspired flavors, will open a location next to Zaza New Cuban Diner in Waterford Lakes this winter … Socially conscious coffee shop Kos has closed its Winter Park location at 129 W. Fairbanks Ave. They’ll focus energies on their larger Maitland location at 449 S. Orlando Ave. … Meanwhile, Wavelength Coffee will open inside The Bellhop at 37 N. Orange Ave. downtown, serving Mondays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

NEWS and EVENTS:

La Femme du Fromage will host a “La Dolce Vita” Italian wine dinner Thursday, Aug. 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the brand-new Audubon Room at East End Market. The seven-course dinner will, of course, feature plenty of cheese. Cost is $100. Visit lafemmedufromage.com for more … Red Panda Noodle, the mobile noodle operation by former Orlando Meats alums Eliot Hillis and Seth Parker, will celebrate their oneyear anniversary Friday, Aug. 11, from 7-10 p.m. at 2424 E. Robinson St., behind Etoile Boutique … Tapa Toro on International Drive celebrates its eighth anniversary with a special four-course “Summer Love Menu” through Aug. 17 featuring a cocktail, tapas, seafood paella and flan for $88 per couple.

PHOTOS BY ROB BARTLETT

COUCHSURFING

BY STEVE SCHNEIDER

(NOTE: Until the writers’ and actors’ strikes are resolved, all streaming schedules should be taken with a grain of salt. Or whatever seasoning an AI would tell you to use.)

Premieres Wednesday:

Mark Cavendish: Never Enough — Now that he’s raced his last Tour de France, revisit the cyclist’s career highs and lows, including his comeback from personal troubles that could have ended a lesser man. But we all have our own ways of learning the lesson “Ride with the traffic.” (Netflix)

Physical — Sheila’s journey of self-actualization through aerobics comes to a conclusion in Season 3. That is, unless somebody had the foresight to scan Rose Byrne digitally, in which case you’re about to meet a weird new instructor on your Peloton. (Apple TV+)

Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food — Learn how the scourge of deregulation has turned America’s dinner plates into petri dishes of e. coli and salmonella. But if you talk to Jim Caviezel, the biggest problem is all the Christian baby blood in the Manischewitz. (Netflix)

Reservation Dogs — The acclaimed series about the modern life of Indigenous people was ahead of the curve in picking this third season as its swan song: Co-creators Taika Waititi and Sterlin Harjo chose to pull the plug for creative reasons, rather than wait around for the first combined writer/actor strike

since 1960 to do it for them. Off yourself or be slaughtered: the choice we’ve given Native Americans since 1492! (FX on Hulu)

Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures — Six new episodes further this animated series’ agenda of teaching kids to solve problems the Jedi way. You know, problems like how to not take it personally when your boss tells the trades there’s too damn much Star Wars in the marketplace. (Disney+)

Premieres Thursday: Demons & Saviors — Crusading documentarians take up the cause of Christina Boyer, who’s been behind bars for three decades despite insisting she did not murder her toddler. If only she had come to Florida, she’d be studying to be a P.I. and buying MagicBands at Disney Springs. (Hulu)

Head to Head — Saudi Arabia sends us a comedy flick in which a chauffeur and a mechanic get more than they bargained for when they learn their passenger is a retired gangster. Fortunately, he isn’t something really dangerous, like a member of the royal family. (Netflix)

Heartstopper — Among the plot developments in Season 2, gay British teens Charlie and Nick hit a bump in their relationship and visit France. But don’t worry, because I’m sure something good is bound to happen to them too. (Netflix)

The Lincoln Lawyer — The last five episodes

of Season 2 will hopefully resolve its big mysteries, like who sent Mickey to the hospital and whether his latest client is actually guilty. (Back when he was McConaughey, he would have skipped the hospital and gone straight to the dispensary.) Netflix

Lollapalooza — Now that their Disney+ documentary has brought you up to speed on Tomorrow X Together’s appearance at last year’s Lollapalooza, watch them ascend to the status of 2023 headliners as part of a four-day livestream that also includes Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Or you could just wait for Fyre Festival 2 to show up on A&E Crime Central. (Hulu)

Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead — One month after its anime version premiered on Hulu, the saga of a corporate worker who uses a zombie attack as a permanent hall pass gets a live-action adaptation. It’s just like Office Space, only the stapler isn’t red until later. (Netflix)

Premieres Friday:

The Big Nailed It Baking Challenge — This spinoff series focuses on 10 really subpar bakers who try to pick up pointers from expert mentors. When they ask “Is it cake?” on this show, it’s for a whole other reason, man. (Netflix)

Fatal Seduction Vol. 2 — The next spate of episodes picks up from the shocking revelation that somebody murdered Nandi’s BFF. But don’t worry, there’s still going to be plenty of

time for buff South Africans to nail each other in every position they can think of. Murder only holds one’s interest for so long, amirite? (Netflix)

The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart — The novel by Holly Ringland becomes a seven-episode series starring Sigourney Weaver as a flower farmer who has to take care of her granddaughter after the girl’s parents die in a fire. The dark family secrets that are eventually revealed will strike you as all the more surprising if you didn’t know Ringland’s working title was Flowers in the Attic, Meth Lab in the Basement. (Prime Video)

Premieres Tuesday:

Destination NBA: A G League Odyssey — Go inside the developmental league that’s yielded some of the top players in basketball. And for a look into the development of the average team owner, rent Birth of a Nation. (Prime Video)

Never Seen Again — Season 4 brings us more stories of people who pulled a D.B. Cooper by vanishing into thin air. Gosh, I sure hope his loved ones get some help in finding this “Ron DeSantis.” (Paramount+)

Only Murders in the Building — Emmy nominee Nathan Lane is nowhere to be seen in Season 3, because he’s been busy doing Pictures From Home on Broadway. Knowing what we all now know, I bet they’re kicking themselves that they didn’t just body-scan Chris Evans. (Hulu)

The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh Part 2 — In the conclusion of the anime fantasy flick, Prince Tristan has to corral the powers he inherited from his parents in order to save his mother’s life. Hope for her sake one of those powers is “Calling every once in a while.” (Netflix)

Untold: Johnny Football — You may think you know the full story of quarterback Johnny Manziel’s checkered career, including his untimely exit from the Cleveland Browns due to excessive partying and accusations of domestic abuse. But there are aspects of the tale even hard-core sports junkies may not be familiar with. For example, did you know Manziel did most of it while wearing a manssiere? (Netflix)

Zombieverse — This week’s second zombie show embraces the reality-competition craze, tasking a bunch of South Korean celebrities with surviving an onslaught by the walking dead. Speaking of things that stagger around brain-dead not knowing their time has passed, Netflix head honcho Reed Hastings made $209,780,532 over the last five years. I’ll meet you at his house, as soon as I can get a ride from Ron Perlman. (Netflix)

The third season of the acclaimed Reservation Dogs premieres Wednesday. | photo courtesy FX

Streaming premieres you won’t want to miss this week.

GHOST STORIES

‘Haunted Mansion’ and ‘Talk to Me’ use horror to explore real-world pain, with differing results

BY CRAIG D. LINDSEY

Now that the Barbenheimer blitzkrieg has finally touched down at multiplexes all over the place, collectively bringing in more audiences than any superhero flick in the past six months, we can talk about the other bigscreen showdown that is currently popping off in theaters across the country: Disney’s Haunted Mansion and A24’s Talk to Me, two scary movies that involve grieving Black folk who see dead people.

Let’s start with Haunted, the — shall we say — lighthearted one of the pair.

This is the Mouse Factory’s second go-round turning their famed Disneyland attraction into cinematic IP. Twenty years ago, The Lion King co-director Rob Minkoff did an adaptation starring Eddie Murphy as a neglectful family man who learns how to protect his brood when they get holed up in a domicile full of ghosts.

People of color once again headline the reboot, directed by Black filmmaker Justin Simien, who made a horror show out of Black women and their own locks with the divisive 2020 thriller Bad Hair

Get Out’s LaKeith Stanfield returns to horror-comedy territory as a cynical, widowed astrophysicist-turned-New Orleans tour guide who gets called on to investigate the paranormal goings-on in a huge manor, currently occupied by a single mother (Rosario Dawson) and her ultra-geeky 9-year-old son (Chase W. Dillon). Along with a sketchy priest (Owen Wilson), a sketchy medium (Tiffany Haddish) and a college historian (Danny DeVito) who is slightly sketchy, they band together to figure out why this mansion is full of annoying apparitions who still haunt them even when they’re off the property. (This mostly involves a bullying alpha ghost voiced by — I shit you not — Jared Leto.)

Simien amps up the heavily CGI-ed shenanigans, turning the mansion into an even-more-incessantly dark ride than the dark ride it’s based on.

Unfortunately, the mansion is more interesting than the humans Simien and screenwriter Katie Dippold (who co-wrote that all-female Ghostbusters reboot that made many men-children lose their shit) trap in there. It’s like the

cast was just told to bicker and give sitcommy one-liners whenever the cameras were rolling.

Haunted is oddly paced (you get the feeling Simien is editing the movie as you’re watching it) and oddly populated, as it also features brief, baffling appearances from Dan Levy, Marilu Henner, Hasan Minhaj and a certain Beetlejuice star. We also have Jamie Lee Curtis — continuing her mission to actually be in everything, everywhere, all at once — as the mansion’s resident disembodied head trapped in a crystal ball.

Hipster horror fans will most likely head over instead to Talk to Me, the latest A24 scarefest that people will probably overpraise to death.

Things do start off quite interestingly.

Set in Australia, this movie has teenagers getting their kicks by communicating with the dead — and having them inhabit their bodies — through the severed, embalmed hand of a medium. (These possessions get recorded for their Snapchat, which I can’t believe people in Australia still use.) One of these kids is Mia (Sophie Wilde), who’s still mourning the loss of her mother, who committed suicide. The thrill of connecting with otherworldly folk (and possibly her mom) soon starts affecting people around her, usually in a very violent manner.

Compared to other A24 creepouts, Talk is more straightforward with its thrills and chills. Twin brothers Danny and Michael Philippou, best known for the shlocky-but-gruesome videos they made for their RackaRacka YouTube

channel, get both spooky and serious for their feature-film debut. Along with Bluey executive producer Daley Pearson (who came up with the concept) and co-writer Bill Hinzman, the bros create a supernatural thriller where the cries for help have been going on way before the evil spirits show up.

The disillusioned, smartphone-obsessed youth in this flick would rather reach a euphoric high doing something hella dangerous (and cool!) than communicating with their parents. But there is always that one who overindulges, hoping to ease some internal trauma, and slides deeper into the abyss.

The movie goes off the rails in the third act, as the story reaches a bleak, messy crescendo that I assume the brothers thought would be daring But it feels more like they just didn’t know how to wrap all this up. Before all that happens, Talk is one sad, scary allegory on why kids shouldn’t do drugs — especially if they’re going through personal pain.

As flawed as these movies may be, Haunted Mansion and Talk to Me give us the rare sight of darker-skinned protagonists trying to live on after a loved one dies. While one character learns how to avoid becoming engulfed by grief, another gets swallowed up whole. In their own ways, these summer ghost stories present Black people struggling with demons — both internally and literally.

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Rosario Dawson, Tiffany Haddish, LaKeith Stanfield and Owen Wilson are ‘Haunted’ | courtesy photo © 2023 Disney Enterprises Inc.

HAUNTED MANSION rated PG-13

TALK TO ME rated PG-13

THE BEAT

Thanks to our profoundly wrong governor, Florida has become known as the “Don’t Say Gay” state. Well, fuck that. We here in Orlando say gay. NYC indie-rock duo Man on Man (July 24, Will’s Pub) also say gay, and they do it with big, fuzz-soaked guitars for which I am so very gay

Although the band formed and emerged in the deep shadow of COVID, the fact that one of them was Roddy Bottum of Faith No More and Imperial Teen automatically made them notable from the outset. Unfortunately, though, we’ve had to wait through both the pandemic and another yearlong rescheduling delay for Man on Man’s Orlando debut. Well, it finally happened, and it was a desperately needed antidote to all the official oppression happening Florida lately.

Man on Man aren’t just a band that happens to have gay members. They’re a band that’s about being gay. There’s some clear edgemanship in their songs where they thread the needle

With a setup of two guitars, synths and a drum machine, Man on Man’s live show is raw and loud. Their performance also teases out some of their undercurrents. While their often sardonic delivery sometimes belies their dance intent, watching the real-life couple move onstage highlights the physical joy of their music. And it’s about time we finally see the scene of two dudes in dueling guitar action that dispenses with the homoerotic subtext and just goes all-out gay.

Another side of them that’s given full spotlight on stage is their heart. With between-song banter that gave added context, the underlying humanity of their songs came out more live. Furthermore, their touching appreciation to be here was underscored by lots of personal words that split some nice local hairs and acknowledged the true pulse of Orlando by Joey Holman, who said he’s long felt this city’s love and openness from coming here while in other bands (one was, LOL, Christian indie group Cool Hand Luke).

No doubt, Man on Man were great fun on stage, but the bigger thing they did was create a fully queer space for the night. In a neo-Dark Ages time when equality is under fire like we’ve not seen in generations, that’s becoming increasingly crucial. From their music, their message, and now, their live show, Man on Man are looking a lot like indie rock’s next great queer icons.

Speaking of a response to the zeitgeist, new Orlando band Stiletto kicked off the night. The feminist queercore group are very much a product of their time, which, like the 1980s, is bad for living but good for art. They wore clothes of black and neon and their queerness on their sleeves. Their sound was a blend of chunky punk rock, a touch of synth-pop and a payload of righteous riot-grrrl rage. They’re a flashy, tough group, solidifying quickly for a new band — enough, in fact, to make my concert picks below.

CONCERT PICKS THIS WEEK

FOUR QUESTIONS FOR RIPLEY ELDRIDGE OF M.A.C.E.

You might know Ripley Eldridge from any one of her diverse creative endeavors — DJing as Hexorcist, stints in Call In Dead and Caustic Bats, and gigging around town playing the cello — but now this powerhouse is fronting a new queer- and trans-forward hardcore band called M.A.C.E., and it’s just what the Orlando scene needs.

What led you to start M.A.C.E. and what are some of the aesthetic touchstones for the band — there’s a nod or two to G.L.O.S.S.; what else?

I was floored by the amount of love and appreciation I’d received from the queer punk community when I was in Call In Dead and since CID isn’t playing any more local shows, I wanted to continue to give back to the community by making our struggles known, as well as giving queer punks a space where they feel appreciated and not attacked like we recently have been by Florida’s government. G.L.O.S.S., Gouge Away and bands like Bikini Kill and L7 are big influences on us.

Introduce the members of M.A.C.E. and who plays what. Chris LeBrane on drums, Karyna Santana on guitar, Heidi Kneisl on bass, and me on vocals.

Are there recordings in the works or anything immediately planned beyond this show?

between out and outrageous, but this isn’t queer coonery here. Roddy Bottum and Joey Holman are just getting really real with it, and their version blends point-blank candor with roguish humor. Beyond the winking revelry, it all comes from a place that’s intensely personal.

M.A.C.E., Stiletto, Double Bubble: This fresh bill checks a lot of boxes that we need right now. These bands are all new, they’re all punk and they’re almost all female. M.A.C.E. — who are making their proper debut with their own original music — and Stiletto are both coming in hot like fireballs of reckoning with the timely heat of feminist and queer anger. While not as hardcore as the others, Double Bubble pack lots of good punk kicks. Together, these three bands make an excellent package of fresh, rising talent that may just be (please, please, please) the beginning of a new wave of Orlando punk bands bringing more representational balance to the local scene, and I am so fucking here for it. The show’s free but donations would be cool.

(8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, Uncle Lou’s, donations accepted)

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We don’t have any recording plans yet, as we’re still writing. We have Florida Underground Fest on Aug. 5, Uncle Lou’s on Aug. 8 with Double Bubble and Stiletto [see TLU to your immediate left], and the Will’s Pub anniversary show on Sept. 2. We don’t have anything after that currently.

We’ve talked about you considering leaving Florida; what decisions have you come to? Is starting this band part of that decision-making process?

I had considered moving to Boston, but I’ve decided that I will stay here in Florida where queer voices are most needed. This is where the fight is.

Man on Man | photo by Jim Leatherman

Thanks to our profoundly wrong governor, Florida has become known as the “Don’t Say Gay” state. Well, fuck that. We here in Orlando say gay and so did NYC indie-rockers Man on Man

Saturday and Sunday:

1-800-Eternity closing nights at FAVO

of the

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 2

Real Madrid vs. Juventus

Orlando is in for a sporty treat this week: a highly anticipated clash between Real Madrid and Juventus, two global soccer clubs, hosted by the Florida Cup. The match is part of Soccer Champions Tour, and marks the 25th time the two European clubs will face o , although this will be their first time at Camping World Stadium. So, local fans, be a good sport and a welcoming host, grab your own cleats in solidarity (or don’t) and enjoy what’s primed to be an exciting, high-profile event. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said the opportunity to host them is an “honor.” Real Madrid leads the all-time series 12—10—2; Juventus, sometimes referred to as “Juve,” has been called the second best club in Europe of the 20th century. 7:30 p.m., Camping World Stadium, 1 Citrus Bowl Place, fcseries.com, $73–$1,000. — McKenna Schueler

THURSDAY, AUG 3

Moneybagg Yo

Rapper Moneybagg Yo is taking his blend of trap, drill and Southern hip-hop music on tour this summer and the first stop is here in Orlando. His “Larger Than Life” roadtrip makes 23 stops before ending up in his hometown of Memphis in September. He won’t be alone on this tour, though: Artists like Finesse2Tymes, Sexyy Red, Luh Tyler, Big Boogie and YTB Fatt will perform as well. In 2017, Moneybagg Yo’s mixtape Federal 3X raced into the Billboard 200, and singles like “Time Served,” “Said Sum” and “Run It Up” demonstrate his versatility as an artist. With four albums out, he has collaborated with Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Baby and Future. Come check out a young contender. 7 p.m., Amway Center, 400 W. Church St., amwaycenter.com, $45-$155. — Bellanee Plaza

FRIDAY, AUG. 4

Freaky Fridays: She Mob

“I’ll show you that my tits are as hard as my heart!” Looking for a midnight screening that goes beyond the usual cinematic fare? Look no further than She Mob, a kitschy, kinky,

queer sexploitation film from the late 1960s. This Texasfilmed anarchic gem hits the Enzian this week as part of their Freaky Fridays series. You’ll meet Big Shim (Marni Castle in dual roles), the lip-smacking, heavy-breathing, steel-cone-bra-donning leader of an outlaw girl gang. These ladies are not to be trifled with as they kidnap a gigolo named Tony (Adam Clyde) from his wealthy client Brenda. The stakes are high, but Brenda enlists the enigmatic Sweetie East (Monique Duval) — a leopard-owning, gogo outfit-clad private detective — to rescue her companion. Directed by Maurice Levy and Harry Wuest, with a screenplay by Diana Paschal, She Mob is demented and comically unerotic erotica that will nonetheless leave you mesmerized. 11:59 p.m., Enzian Theater, 1300 Orlando Ave., Maitland, enzian.org, $11. — Jamie Arena

AUG.

4-5

38th Annual Cup-A-Thon

For almost four decades, the 38th Annual Cup-A-Thon has brought shoppers and collectors together to see a wide range of one-of-a-kind ceramic vessels handmade by Crealdé instructors, artists and students. There will be cups, bowls, goblets and more at this event hosted by Vincent Sansone, Ceramics Studio manager and senior faculty member at Crealdé. The school opened in 1975 and is a nonprofit o ering art classes for all ages. Proceeds benefit the ceramics studio and kiln upgrades. 7 p.m., Crealdé School of Art, 600 St. Andrews Blvd., Winter Park, crealde. org. — BP

Atsuko Okatsuka

Acclaimed Asian American stand-up comedian, actress and writer Atsuko Okatsuka brings her whimsical style to the Orlando Improv this week. Okatsuka is embarking on a nationwide tour comprising 45 shows across 20 cities, kicking o Aug. 2 in Miami, followed by a two-night stand here in the City Beautiful. A trailblazer in the industry, she co-founded Dis/orient/ed Comedy in 2012, the first-ever Asian American, mostly-women stand-up tour in the U.S. You may remember Okatsuka for going viral while performing during an earthquake in 2019, demonstrating her quick wit while trying to keep the audience calm. With her late-night debut on The Late Late Show With James

PHOTO BY MAURICIO MURILLO

Corden in 2021, Okatsuka solidified her reputation as a comedic force to be reckoned with. Her debut stand-up special, The Intruder, premiered in December 2022, earning accolades from The New York Times and Vulture, who named it one of the Best Comedy Specials of 2022. Various times, Orlando Improv, 9101 International Drive, theimprovorlando.com, $32-$168. — Sarah Castillo

AUG. 5-6

1-800-Eternity Closing Nights

It’s often thought that a person’s past experiences shape who they are — especially their upbringing. Though it can be hard to determine how an artist was influenced by their childhood, in some cases this influence shines through. For Latinx artist Emily Martinez, her pride in her Hispanic lineage is front and center. “I was born in Queens, New York, but raised in Florida. I’m half Dominican and Mexican, and I would say my art is definitely shaped by my parents’ experiences being Latin Americans in America,” Martinez says. The Florida-based artist recently created a site-specific installation at Faith Arts Village Orlando comprising, among other elements, several murals and a handcrafted cross in the center of the room adorned like an American flag. The 1-800-Eternity installation, which took Martinez about a month to complete and had to be created all on-site, was a departure for her, but she was inspired by one of her favorite artists, Pepón Osorio. “When I saw people come into the room, and I got to see their expressions light up as they looked at my art and the things I crafted for the show — it was a great feeling,” says the young artist. 1-800-Eternity ends its month-long run at FAVO on Sunday, so it’s your last chance to stop by and light up the room. 5 p.m., FAVO, 221 E. Colonial Drive, Room 249, instagram. com/emily.mart1nez, free. — Victor Rodriguez

LIVE MUSIC

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 2

JazzPro Series Presents: David MacKenzie’s Mind Meld Quintet

8 pm; Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 1905 Kentucky Ave., Winter Park; $20; 407-636-9951.

Summer Knight Out: Levie, Solar Flair, Jonah Halili, Armand Cenza 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $10-$15.

THURSDAY, AUG. 3

Get With This, The Gas, Way Out, Sistamatic 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $12.

The Groove Slayers 7 pm; Fredster’s, 1720 Fennell St., Maitland; free; 321-444-6331.

Holly Pocket, Lovechild, Between Voids, Preying Mantease, Magi 7 pm; Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; $10; 407-673-2712.

Moneybagg Yo, Finesse2tymes, Sexyy Red, Luh Tyler, Big Boogie, YTB Fatt 6 pm; Amway Center, 400 W. Church St.; $45-$155; 800-745-3000.

Thursday Night Hang 8 pm; Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 1905 Kentucky Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-636-9951.

FRIDAY, AUG. 4

Arkeshia: Simply Soul 9 pm; Tuffy’s Music Box, 200 Myrtle Ave., Sanford; $10-$80.

Florida Underground Fest 4 KickOff Party 6 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $8.

JK and The Contraband 8 pm; The Nook on Robinson, 2432 E. Robinson St.; free; 407-664-7756.

K-Pop Rave: DJ MinTea 8 pm; Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; $15; 407-673-2712.

Katrina Mena Rick, The Julian Bond Trio 8 pm; Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 1905 Kentucky Ave., Winter Park; $25; 407-636-9951.

Local Live Music 6 pm; Solita Tacos & Margaritas, 222 S Orange Ave.; free; 520-440-4916.

Midnight Mayhem 8 pm; Fredster’s, 1720 Fennell St., Maitland; Free; 321-444-6331.

The Queers, The Jasons, The Radio Buzzkills 7 pm; Level 13 Event Center/ Soundbar, 5043 Edgewater Drive; $17; 407-717-5312.

Sister Hazel 7 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $20$65; 407-934-2583.

Southern Avenue 5:30, 6:45 & 8 pm; America Gardens Theatre, 1510 Avenue of the Stars, Lake Buena Vista; $109; 407-939-1289.

Yellow Claw 9 pm; The Vanguard, 578 N. Orange Ave.; $19.99-$49; 570-592-0034.

SATURDAY, AUG. 5

Blink-180 Deux: A Blink-182 Tribute, The Linkin Park Tribute 6:30 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $15-$60; 407-934-2583.

Don Soledad Group Presents: Arte y Pasion 8 pm; Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 1905 Kentucky Ave., Winter Park; $25-$35; 407-636-9951.

Florida Underground Fest 4 60 punk and alternative bands from all over the state. 1 pm; Mills Avenue, between East Colonial Drive and Virginia Drive; $20-$30.

glaive, Origami Angel 6 pm; The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave.; $25$52.50; 407-648-8363.

Local Live Music 6 pm; Solita Tacos & Margaritas, 222 S Orange Ave.; free; 520-440-4916.

MC Collaborator, Bike Maker, Amaryllis, Audromeda, Abe Froman, Arcade Apocalypse 8 pm; Grumpy’s Underground Lounge, 1018 N. Mills Ave.; free; 407-237-9180.

My Generation 8 pm; Fredster’s, 1720 Fennell St., Maitland; free; 321-444-6331.

Orlando Big Band Swing Dance 6 pm; German American Society of Central Florida, 381 Orange Lane,

Casselberry; $15; 407-834-0574.

Pepe Aguilar 8 pm; Amway Center, 400 W. Church St.; 800-745-3000.

Sanguisguabogg, Kruelty, Vomit Forth, Gates To Hell 7 pm; Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; $20; 407-673-2712.

Soulcheq, Staircase Spirit, Tongue Tied 7 pm; Stardust Video and Coffee, 1842 E. Winter Park Road; $8-$10; 407-623-3393.

Southern Avenue 5:30, 6:45 & 8 pm; America Gardens Theatre, 1510 Avenue of the Stars, Lake Buena Vista; $109; 407-939-1289.

Summer Spectacular Concert Series: A Flock of Seagulls 6 pm; SeaWorld Nautilus Theater, 7007 SeaWorld Drive; $134.99-$297.97.

Symphony Story Time: The Emperor and The Nightingale 9:30 am; Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales; $10-$22; 863-676-1408.

SUNDAY, AUG. 6

Florida Underground Fest 4 Sixty punk and alternative bands from all over the state. 1 pm; Mills Avenue, between East Colonial Drive and Virginia Drive; $20-$30.

Kyle Watson 6 pm; Elixir, 9 W. Washington St.; $10-$15;

407-985-3507.

Summer Spectacular Concert Series: Skillet 6 pm; SeaWorld Nautilus Theater, 7007 SeaWorld Drive; $134.99-$297.97.

Tiffany 5:30, 6:45 & 8 pm; America Gardens Theatre, 1510 Avenue of the Stars, Lake Buena Vista; $109; 407-939-1289.

MONDAY, AUG. 7

Tiffany 5:30, 6:45 & 8 pm; America Gardens Theatre, 1510 Avenue of the Stars, Lake Buena Vista; $109; 407-939-1289.

TUESDAY, AUG. 8

M.A.C.E., Stiletto, Double Bubble 8 pm; Uncle Lou’s Entertainment Hall, 1016 N. Mills Ave.; free; 407-270-9104.

FILM

Cult Classics: The Emperor’s New Groove Arrogant young Emperor Kuzco is transformed into a llama by his power-hungry advisor — the devious diva Yzma. 9:30 pm Tuesday; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $11; 407-629-0054; enzian. org.

Freaky Fridays: She Mob Big Shim (the incredible Marni Castle in dual roles) is the cone-bra-wearing butch leader of a wild girl gang that’s running from the law. After kidnapping a gigolo named Tony, Shim and the girls demand a ransom from Tony’s wealthy lady keeper . . . OR ELSE!! 11:59 pm Friday; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $11; 407-629-0054; enzian.org.

Movie Classics: The Sound of Music

Sing-Along Join us for a sing-along of this classic 1965 American musical drama film. 7:26 pm Thursday; Ritz Theater at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford; $5; 407-3218111; ritztheatersanford.com.

Princess Mononoke Inflicted with a deadly curse, young warrior Ashitaka heads west in search of a cure. 3 pm Saturday, 4 & 7 pm Sunday, 7 pm Monday and Tuesday; various theaters; $12.50-$14.91; fathomevents.com.

THEATER

54 A re-imagination of the iconic

nightclub of the 1970s. A 360-degree experience featuring live music, dancing and cocktails. 8:45 pm Saturday; Renaissance Theatre Co., 415 E. Princeton St.; $40-$250; rentheatre. com.

54 After-Hours 10:30 pm Saturday; Renaissance Theatre Co., 415 E. Princeton St.; $25-$250; rentheatre.com

The Devil’s Coda A gripping horror stage play written by Ashley Alonso and directed by Luana Fugulin. Breakthrough Theatre Company, 6900 Aloma Ave, Winter Park; $15; breakthroughtheatre.com.

Dreamgirls Meet the Dreams, three young and talented singers of color in the revolutionary 1960s. Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden; $30-$59; 407-877-4736; gardentheatre.org.

Honky Tonk Laundry Wash your cares away with this musical comedy full of country favorites from Carrie Underwood, Trisha Yearwood, Reba McEntire, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, and more. Winter Park Playhouse, 711-C Orange Ave., Winter Park; $39-$46; 407-645-0145; winterparkplayhouse.org.

Jimmy Buffet’s Escape to Margaritaville The perfect mini-vacation your tropical-lovin’ heart is looking for. Through Aug. 6; Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand; $30-$35; 386-736-1500; athensdeland.com.

Lizzie In the heat of late summer 1892, Andrew Borden and his wife were found murdered in their house. It is believed that 40 and/or 41 whacks were involved. The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive; $20-$30; 407-704-6261; abbeyorlando.com.

Million Dollar Quartet The Tony Award-nominated musical inspired by the true once-in-a-lifetime jam session between Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Carl Perkins in 1956. Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St.; 407-447-1700; orlandoshakes.org.

The Prom Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. When they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue … and themselves. Theater West End, 115 W. First St., Sanford; $30-$39; 407-548-6285;

theaterwestend.com.

Significant Other Jordan Berman would love to be in love, but that’s easier said than done. So until he meets Mr. Right, he wards off lonely nights with his trio of close girlfriends. Orlando Family Stage, 1001 E. Princeton St.; $15-$20; 407-896-7365; orlandofamilystage.com.

Xanadu A struggling artist is searching for inspiration when a beautiful Greek muse descends from Mount Olympus and encourages him to build the world’s greatest creation — a roller disco! Osceola Center for the Arts, 2411 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee; 407-846-6257; osceolaarts.org.

COMEDY

Atsuko Okatsuka Multiple sets Friday-Saturday; Orlando Improv, 9101 International Drive; 407-480-5233; theimprovorlando.com.

Shit Sandwich Monthly showcase amplifying Orlando’s top comedic talent and nurturing the city’s comedy scene. 9 pm Saturday; Bull and Bush, 2408 E. Robinson St.; free; 407-8967546; bullandbushorlando.com.

Wine Drunk Comedy Featuring an all-star lineup of Florida’s finest comedians and surprise drop-ins from talented performers nationwide. 8 pm Sunday; The Imperial at Washburn Imports, 1800 N. Orange Ave.; $10; 407-228-4992.

ART OPENINGS

Central Florida and the 1980s AIDS Crisis: A History The exhibit documents the impact of the epidemic on Orlando and Central Florida. It also looks at the often inadequate responses of local, state and federal government forces in combating the disease. 6 pm Thursday; The Center, 946 N. Mills Ave.; 407-228-8272; thecenterorlando.org.

What’s New? Recent Acquisitions

Join David Matteson, Associate Curator of Education, in exploring a selection of recent acquisitions on view for the first time, highlighting several works that illustrate the rationale for acquisitions and the behind-the-scenes process for adding them to the collection. 11 am Friday; Rollins Museum of Art, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-646-2526; rollins.edu/rma.

Windows and Mirrors: Kierra

Branker Catch a vibe at the opening night of Branker’s show, with DJ Julio Garcia and complimentary cocktails. 6 pm Saturday; Credo Conduit, 1001 N. Orange Ave.; free; 407-493-9685; steelehaus.com.

ART EXHIBITIONS

The 2023 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art Each year the Orlando Museum of Art’s curatorial team surveys artists working throughout the state before inviting 10 of the most progressive to participate. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.; $20; 407-896-4231; omart.org.

Construct::Connect New two- and three-dimensional work by Shannon Rae Lindsey. Through Aug. 31; The Terrace Gallery at Orlando City Hall, 400 S. Orange Ave.; 407-246-4279.

An Elegy to Rosewood Tells the story of the Rosewood Massacre in Jim Crow-era 1923, when a white mob descended on the predominantly Black town of Rosewood. Through Aug. 26; Hannibal Square Heritage Center, 642 W. New England Ave., Winter Park; 407-539-2680; hannibalsquareheritagecenter.org.

Elsa María Meléndez: I Come from an Island of Confusion / Vengo de una isla de confusión A selection of three-dimensional constructions, soft textiles, and large-scale embroidered pieces. Rollins Museum of Art, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-6462526; rollins.edu/rma.

EVENTS

38th Annual Cup-A-Thon For nearly four decades, this summer social brings smart shoppers and collectors to browse unique ceramic vessels handmade by Crealdé instructors, artists, students, and friends. As the tradition goes, buy a cup or goblet and it will be filled. Proceeds benefit Ceramics Studio and kiln upgrades. 7 pm FridaySaturday; Crealdé School of Art, 600 St. Andrews Blvd., Winter Park; free; 407-671-1886; crealde.org.

A Bibbidi Bobbidi Brunch Hop on a carriage and experience the magic of brunch with this special fairy-tale theme. 11 am Saturday; World of Beer Downtown Orlando, 431 E. Central Blvd.; free; 407-270-5541; worldofbeer. com.

CannaGoddess Picnic Ancient rituals, neuroscience, reiki, plant medicine, sound healing and more.

3:33 pm Saturday; Optiview 360, 855 N. U.S. Highway 17-92, Longwood; $45; 407-232-4001.

Energy Wheel A unique sonic experience combining a sound bath of crystal singing bowls and Tibetan bells with modular synthesizer. 7:30 pm Wednesday; Timucua Arts Foundation, 2000 S. Summerlin Ave.; 407-5952713; timucua.com.

History Alive: Lure Design Browse and buy concert posters and prints from Lure’s extensive archive or take in a live screen-printing demonstration and take home a print. Noon Saturday; Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd.; free; 407836-8500; thehistorycenter.org.

Reaching Out: A Community Resource Fair Connect with local community services. Various organizations will discuss services they provide, including Orange County Library System. 2 pm Sunday; Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd.; free; 407835-7323; attend.ocls.info.

Recruitment Day: Central Florida

Softball Join Central Florida’s only LGBTQ+ softball league. No prior skill is needed. Bring a glove, and non-metal cleats (if you have them). They’ll provide the rest. 10 am Sunday; Lake Fairview Park, 2200 Lee Road; free; 407-535-0677; cfsleague.org.

LEARNING

Lunch and Learn: The Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp The west Volusia County community is renowned in the Florida landscape for its spiritual and historical importance and attracts thousands of visitors a year. Noon Friday; Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd.; $5$14; 407-836-8500; thehistorycenter. org.

SPORTS

Mayhem on Mills 6 pm Sunday; Tuffy’s Music Box, 200 Myrtle Ave., Sanford; $25; instagram.com/ mayhemonmills.

Orlando Pride vs. Washington Spirit 7 pm Friday; Exploria Stadium, 655 W. Church St.; $10-$85; 855-6752489; orlandocitysc.com.

Soccer Champions Tour: Juventus v. Real Madrid 7:30 pm Wednesday; Camping World Stadium, 1 Citrus Bowl Place; $63-$1002; 407-423-2476; campingworldstadium.com.

BY ROB BREZSNY

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In 1811, Leo scientist Amedeo Avogadro (1776–1856) formulated a previously unknown principle about the properties of molecules. Unfortunately, his revolutionary idea wasn’t acknowledged and implemented until 1911, 100 years later. Today his well-proven theory is called Avogadro’s law. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, Leo, you will experience your equivalent of his 1911 event in the coming months. You will receive your proper due. Your potential contributions will no longer be mere potential. Congratulations in advance!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Israeli poet Yona Wallach mourned the fact that her soul felt far too big for her, as if she were always wearing the clothes of a giant on her small body. I suspect you may be experiencing a comparable feeling right now, Virgo. If so, what can you do about it? The solution is NOT to shrink your soul. Instead, I hope you will expand your sense of who you are so your soul fits better. How might you do that? Here’s a suggestion to get you started: Spend time summoning memories from throughout your past. Watch the story of your life unfurl like a movie.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Nineteenth-century Libran physician James Salisbury had strong ideas about the proper ingredients of a healthy diet. Vegetables were toxic, he believed. He created Salisbury steak, a dish made of ground beef and onions, and advised everyone to eat it three times a day. Best to wash it down with copious amounts of hot water and coffee, he said. I bring his kooky ideas to your attention in hopes of inspiring you to purge all bunkum and nonsense from your life — not just in relation to health issues, but everything. It’s a favorable time to find out what’s genuinely good and true for you. Do the necessary research and investigation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “I’m amazed that anyone gets along!” marvels self-help author Sark. She says it’s astonishing that love ever works at all, given our “idiosyncrasies, unconscious projections, re-stimulations from the past and the relationship history of our partners.” I share her wonderment. On the other hand, I am optimistic about your chances to cultivate interesting intimacy during the coming months. From an astrological perspective, you are primed to be extra wise and lucky about togetherness. If you send out a big welcome for the lessons of affection, collaboration and synergy, those lessons will come in abundance.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Please don’t make any of the following statements in the next

three weeks: No. 1, “I took a shower with my clothes on.” No. 2, “I prefer to work on solving a trivial little problem rather than an interesting dilemma that means a lot to me.” No. 3, “I regard melancholy as a noble emotion that inspires my best work.” On the other hand, Sagittarius, I invite you to make declarations like the following: No. 1, “I will not run away from the prospect of greater intimacy — even if it’s scary to get closer to a person I care for.” No. 2, “I will have fun exploring the possibilities of achieving more liberty and justice for myself.” No. 3, “I will seek to learn interesting new truths about life from people who are unlike me.”

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Champions of the capitalist faith celeb rate the fact that we consumers have over 100,000 brand names we can purchase. They say it’s proof of our marvelous freedom of choice. Here’s how I respond to their cheerleading: Yeah, I guess we should be glad we have the privilege of deciding which of 50 kinds of shampoo is best for us. But I also want to suggest that the profusion of these relatively inconsequential options may distract us from the fact that certain of our other choices are more limited. In the coming weeks, Capricorn, I invite you to ruminate about how you can expand your array of more important choices.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): My best friend in college was an Aquarius, as is my favorite cousin. Two ex-girlfriends are Aquarians, and so was my dad. The talented singer with whom I sang duets for years was an Aquarius. So I have intimate knowledge of the Aquarian nature. And in honor of your unbirthday — the time halfway between your last birthday and your next — I will tell you what I love most about you. No human is totally comfortable with change, but you are more so than others. To my delight, you are inclined to ignore the rule books and think differently. Is anyone better than you at coordinating your energies with a group’s? I don’t think so. And you’re eager to see the big picture, which means you’re less likely to get distracted by minor imperfections and transitory frustrations. Finally, you have a knack for seeing patterns that others find hard to discern. I adore you!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Is the first sip always the best? Do you inevitably draw the most vivid enjoyment from the initial swig of coffee or beer? Similarly, are the first few bites of food the most delectable, and after that your taste buds get diminishing returns? Maybe these descriptions are often accurate, but I believe they will be less so for you in the coming weeks. There’s a good chance that flavors will be best later in the drink or

the meal. And that is a good metaphor for other activities, as well. The further you go into every experience, the greater the pleasure and satisfaction will be — and the more interesting the learning.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Emotions are not inconvenient distractions from reason and logic. They are key to the rigorous functioning of our rational minds. Neurologist Antonio Damasio proved this conclusively in his book Descartes’ Error: Emotion, Reason, and the Human Brain. The French philosopher’s famous formula — ”I think, therefore I am” — offers an inadequate suggestion about how our intelligence works best. This is always true, but it will be especially crucial for you to keep in mind during the coming weeks. Here’s your mantra, courtesy of another French philosopher, Blaise Pascal: “The heart has its reasons, which reason does not know.”

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The famous Taurus TV star Jay Leno once did a good deed for me. I was driving my Honda Accord on a freeway in Los Angeles when he drove up beside me in his classic Lamborghini. Using hand signals, he conveyed to me the fact that my trunk was open, and stuff was flying out. I waved in a gesture of thanks and pulled over onto the shoulder. I found that two books and a sweater were missing, but my laptop and briefcase remained. Hooray for Jay! In that spirit, Taurus, and in accordance with current astrological omens, I invite you to go out of your way to help and support strangers and friends alike. I believe it will lead to unexpected benefits.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “Did you learn how to think or how to believe?” When my friend Amelie was 9 years old, her father teased her with this query upon her return home from a day at school. It was a pivotal moment in her life. She began to develop an eagerness to question all she was told and taught. She cultivated a rebellious curiosity that kept her in a chronic state of delighted fascination. Being bored became virtually impossible. The whole world was her classroom. Can you guess her sign? Gemini! I invite you to make her your role model in the coming weeks.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): In the coming weeks, I advise you not to wear garments like a transparent black mesh shirt with a faux-tiger fur vest and a coral-snake jacket that shimmers with bright harlequin hues. Why? Because you will have most success by being down-to-earth, straightforward and in service to the fundamentals. I’m not implying you should be demure and reserved, however. On the contrary: I hope you will be bold and vivid as you present yourself with simple grace and lucid authenticity.

‘TAKE CARE’

BY DAN SAVAGE

I have a partner of several decades who needs me, as I am his primary caregiver and he’s been going through a prolonged health crisis. But we have been sexless for two decades.

There are multiple reasons for that, on both sides, some of which include the fact that I’m just not that physically attracted to him anymore, even if I once was, even if I love him, even if I still feel sexual desire, just not in his direction.

I have no interest in renewing our sexual relationship, especially not now, given the condition he’s in. I don’t even know if he’s capable anymore. But I don’t want to give up being a sexual being. I also don’t think he would be open to opening the relationship and allowing me to get my needs met elsewhere. He’s very traditional in that sense, and I’m scared to ask. I think it would break his heart.

Yet, at the same time, he’s kind of getting his needs met via porn, which he hides and he’s very reluctant to talk about, although I understand.

Not because I watch or enjoy porn, but because I understand he has needs and I am not fulfilling them.

I guess in his mind it’s different because he’s not engaging in a relationship with someone else, so it’s not cheating. Although I could argue that the amount of hours he spends watching porn and the extreme types he views certainly feels like something close to cheating to me. Not quite sure what I’d call it. I kind of mind when it’s bordering on jailbait and/or violent situations.

I do find those subjects more problematic, but I’m trying really hard not to judge, even when it’s more disturbing to me, because I don’t want to add to his shame.

These are just fantasies, and he wouldn’t act on them. He can’t act on them. So I am trying not to mind, and consider myself grateful that he is getting his needs met somehow and I’m off the hook.

My question, I guess, is how do I broach the topic that I have needs, too? And maybe get permission to get them met elsewhere without hurting him?

I’m not going to leave him. I can’t. That would be cruel. But I don’t want to spend the rest of our lives (and his might not be that much longer) living like a nun.

Married Or Martyr

So, you don’t wanna meet your husband’s sexual needs, assuming he’s still capable of being sexual; in fact, the thought of being sexual with your husband — who’s on his way

out — is so unappealing that you don’t even want to risk broaching the subject of sex, MOM, for fear he might get ideas about being sexual with you. But you can somehow risk monitoring the porn your husband consumes, MOM, porn he tries to hide from you (however unsuccessfully), porn you could help him hide from you (by turning a blind fucking eye) and porn you should be grateful he has access to (porn gets you off the hook).

While you were never that sexually attracted to your husband, MOM, at some point you made the difficult transition from sexual and romantic partner — or presumed/ default sexual and romantic partner — to caretaker. Even people who enjoyed strong sexual connections with their long-term partners sometimes have to make that awful transition, and the sex dwindles away.

But sex was never an important part of your marriage and stuck around anyway, and now you’ve taken on profound obligations and responsibilities that transcend sex; you’re not there to get him off, you’re there to see him out. That’s a loving thing to do — or it’s a thing that can be done lovingly (some people are monstrous to their dying partners) — and the less resentful you are about the pressures and deprivations that come with being a caretaker, the more loving a caretaker you’ll be.

So there’s your rationalization, MOM. If discreetly getting sex elsewhere without seeking your husband’s permission — thereby

sparing your husband a painful and pointless conversation that would only highlight what never worked about your marriage at the end of his life — will bring you some small measure of happiness, I think you should go ahead and get sex elsewhere.

It’s entirely possible your husband is no more interested in having sex with you than you are with him — it’s possible he prefers porn at this stage of his life — but regardless, MOM, your husband didn’t ask for your permission before he figured out a way to take care of his own needs. He did what he needed to do. You should do the same.

P.S. But for the love of Christ, MOM, stop looking at his browser history or dusting his DVD collection or whatever it is you’re doing that forces you to think about the porn your husband is watching. If his porn preferences bother you, there’s an easy for fix for that: Respect his privacy

P.P.S. I honestly can’t understand why people whose marriages have been sexless for years or decades but who choose to stay together don’t release their spouses from monogamous sexual commitments.

Here’s the situation: I’m involved with someone who is depressed, and I don’t know how to help him.

His depression has caused him to lose the ability to experience pleasure, for the most part. He’s on anti-depressants, but not the kind that impact your libido.

How do I lift his spirits and get him to enjoy sex again??

Blues Clues

“It can be very difficult when someone you love needs help but won’t get it,” says John Moe, host of “Depresh Mode,” a podcast that tackles depression with humor and without stigma. “You can only lead the horse to water, right? It’s a tricky move that depression pulls where the disorder sort of builds a protective shield around itself where the person is so devoid of hope and self-regard that they don’t think help is either possible or deserved, when in fact it’s both.”So, while your partner is already on anti-depressants and therefore has sought some sort of treatment, if he’s still struggling with depression — and having no libido can be a sign that someone is struggling — he may not be on the right anti-depressants and/or anti-depressants aren’t the only treatment he needs.

“When I was at my low point, before diagnosis and before treatment, I didn’t think I was worth getting better,” Moe says. “Finally, my wife said, ‘If you don’t love yourself enough to go see someone, do you love me and the kids?’ I said sure, of course. ‘Then do it for us,’ she said. And I did.”

Moe also says, “The other line I know sometimes works when people don’t want to get help is to just ask how the status quo is working out of them. Like what exactly is so great about the current situation that you want to hold on to? Not so much about sex, really, but getting help can to a better mental state where sex becomes more feasible.”

Follow John Moe on Twitter (@JohnMoe) and the “Depresh Mode” podcast on Instagram (@depreshpod).

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ALL ABOARD STORAGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Personal property of the following tenants will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder to satisfy a rental lien in accordance with Florida Statutes, Sections: A83.801 - 83.809. All units are assumed to contain general household goods unless otherwise indicated. Viewing of photos will be available on www.lockerfox.com, up to 5 days prior to each scheduled sale. The owners or their agents reserve the right to bid on any unit and also to refuse any bid. All items or units may not be available on the day of sale. The Public Sale will take place via www.lockerfox.com on: Tuesday, August 29th, 2023 2:00 p.m., or thereafter, at: Sanford Depot, All Aboard Storage 2728 W 25th Street, Sanford FL 32771 321363-1902 Donita Hines #1478, Jermaine Mcniel #1363, Shatara Cooper #1131, Josh Coppens #1242, Joshua Lee #1696, Scott Christensen #1433, Darby Shipp-Christensen #1166, Kimberly Johnson #1026, Larnell Fayson #1112, Chastity Diaz #1726, Sebastian Rolon #1590, Wilbert Mcfadden #1453, Breanna Carrington #1588, Kellie Moore #1647, Breauna Osborne #1369, Howard Carter #1427, Tiquiyante Fuller #1525, Shannon Sharrow #1540. The above Tenants have been given proper notice, fourteen days prior to the first publication of this Notice of Sale, that the Owner will enforce a statutory lien on the property located in their respective unit of the above-mentioned self-storage facilities. Ad to run: July 26th and August 2nd, 2023.

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Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: August 15, 2023 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) 333-4355 Cacao Bodiford-El-Household Goods, Giana MunizCouch and Household Merchandise, John Masotti-Boxes, Kirah Cosat-Bed, Couch, Table, 2 TV’s, Carmina Anderson- House Hold Items The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: August 15th, 2023 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00 PM Extra Space Storage 831 N. Park Avenue Apopka, FL 32712 (407) 450-0345 Flavien Falon Monet - Household Goods. Ajane Celestin, 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 comlete 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: 1001 Lee Road Orlando, FL 32810 (407) 489-3742, August 15th, 2023 @ 12:00 PM: Zurianne Alford: bags/totes-Clifton Dixon: household items- Sean Kirkland Jr: household items-Amber Johnston: fridge/furniture-Sheena Sparks: kid’s items-Amy Dinkins: household items. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: August 15th, 2023 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage 2631 E Semoran Blvd. Apopka, FL 32703 (407) 408-7437 Darlene Randall-Household items. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the

Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 1420 North Orange Blossom Trail Orlando FL, 32804 (407) 312- 8736, on 8/15/2023 @ 12:00PM: James Julien-2 bedroom Apt. 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 August 15, 2023 at the time and location listed below. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage 1451 Rinehart Rd Sanford, FL 32771 (407) 915-4908 Rodric Curry-clothes and shoes ,Joel Rivera-boxes and personal items. Laura Bellanton- personal belongings. LaShalonda Robinson-furniture, clothes. Lashonda Rogers, Lashonda Tishale,Lashonda Tishale Rogers- household furniture. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: July 28, 2023 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage 11920 W Colonial Dr. Ste 10 Ocoee, FL 34761 (407) 794-6970. Victoria Joy Laney-Household items. Teya Penrod- Furniture. Bronze Kingdom Museum/Rawlvan Bennett- artwork. 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 on August 11th, 2023 at the locations indicated: Store 1317: 5592 L B McLeod Rd Orlando, FL 32811, 407.720.2832 @ 2:00 PM: Arturo Zavarce- boxes and totes one bed room; Luzby Lopez Gonzalez- Toys, clothes, bed frames; Whitney Jolly- 2 30 gal containers, few suitcases; david garciaTools; Jovonne Sanders- Bedroom, office kitchen. Store 1333: 13125 S. John Young Pkwy, Orlando FL. 32837, 407.516.7005 @ 10:00 AM: David Haenggi- Tool box and Boxes. Bianca Dieguez- Household items. Store 1334: 5603 Metrowest Blvd

Silva/Jou Flooring: Pressure washer, tools, materials; Maurice Hargrett: household items, bed, furniture, lawn equipment; Percy Jackson IV: household goods; Syed Raheem: household goods; Waldertrudis Diaz : Housegoods Store 1335: 1101 Marshall farms rd Orlando, Fl 34761 407.516.7221@ 12:00pm: Almeda

McNeal-household items, Jason Todd Grace Jason Todd Grace-Household items, Ninoska Feliz-household items, Donna Brown-personal items, household items, Cyria Underwood-household goods, Store 8753: 540 Cypress Pky, Poinciana, FL 34759, 863.240.0879 @ 12:45

PM: Christopher Whitlock: Household items; Johnoi Sparling: Bed set, Boxes; Giovanni Ramirez: Household items; Tamoi Johnson: Furniture, clothes, kitchen appliances, washer, dryer; Jorge Rivera: Christmas supplies; Derek Gomez Hernandez: Boxes, totes; Rossana Sorrentino: Household Items; Stephanie Torres: Household Items;; Zay Gates: household items, Zayra Valentin Household items Store 7057: 13597 S. Orange Ave Orlando FL 32824, 407.910.2087 @ 10:30 AM: Nelson Clive- bags, misc items: Leonardo Alcazar: queen bed, crib, toddler bed, furniture. Store 7143: 6035 Sand Lake Vista Dr, Orlando FL 32819, 407.337.6665 @ 11:00 AM: Tamara Clark- Sofa, Loveseat, glass dining table, desk, 2 queen beds, headboards, dressers, patio table and 4 chairs, Kathy Baker- Clothes, boxes, Paperwork, Paul Contreras ChandlerFurniture, documents in boxes, personal items, Cesar Ayala- Boxes, Furniture, Angela Wilkins- 2 beds, boxes, kitchen items, Shannon Panchal- 10 boxes misc items, Joshua Daisley- Appliances, Boxes, Bins, Furniture Store 8460: 4390 Pleasant Hill Rd Kissimmee FL 34746 (407)

429-8867 @12:15 PM: Ed Diaz- Housegoods; John Cruz-Household items; Ileana Sosa –Beds; Ileana Sosa -Bed, Washer, Dryer, Sofa; Alexis Diaz-Tools Store 8136: 3501 S. Orange Blossom Trail Orlando FL 32839 407.488.9093 @12:00PM: Larry Burris- Household Goods:Clothes,Valerie

Eugene- Household Goods, Personal Items, Shaketa Henson-Clothes, KitchenWare, Boxes,Tables, Alexandra MoiseHousehold items, Brenda Reyes-Beds ,furniture,Boxes,Saprina Snell-Kitchen Apppliances,Personal Items, Household Appliances, Samuel Perez-Household Items, Tools,Chairs,Wilber Leonor-Tools,Household Items,Boxes ,Bins Store 8612: 1150 Brand Ln Kissimmee FL 34744, 407.414.5303@ 12:30PM: Decima Gaskinhousehold goods; Luis Araujo- household goods Store 8778: 3820 S Orange Ave Orlando FL 32806, 321-270-3440 @ 1:00

pm: Adrian King-Bed, coffee table, few bags Jhon Baquero-boxes, bins Joseph Pierre- queen bed mattress, dresser Kiana Graham-7big boxes, table, TV, lamps Shawn Bonds-Camping items, clothes, small items Store 8931: 3280 Vineland Rd Kissimmee FL 34746, 407.720.7424 @ 1:30

PM: Robert Spar Collectibles, Camilo Saa Furniture, Sadi Wilson Furniture, appliances, household supplies in boxes, Christopher Allen Totes, boxes w/personal items, Gabriel Marques I’ll put tools from my work, Caio Pingitori chairs, tables & sofa, Store 7590: 7360 Sandlake Rd Orlando FL, 32819, 407.634.4449 @ 11:45AM: Carol Chandler- furniture, bed several boxes, household items; Paul Contreras Chandler- boxes, electronics, bags, files; Gregory Milbrand- dresser, totes, vacuum cleaner, 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.

Notice of Public Sale: Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on www.storagetreasures.com ending on August 11th, 2023 at 11:00 am for units located at: Compass Self Storage 2435 W SR 426, Oviedo, FL 32765 Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes and appliances. 0551 – Mike Dorsey.

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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Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: August 16th, 2023 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored therein by the following:

2:00PM Extra Space Storage 11971 Lake Underhill Rd, Orlando FL 32825, 4075167913: Courtney Lau home goods, Edward Lewis furniture, Jazme’n Burdette art supplies bags and totes, Brittany Hudson boxes and bags Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: August 17, 2023 at the times and locations listed below: The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:15AM Extra Space Storage at 5753 Hoffner Ave. Orlando FL 32822, 4072125890: Noljie Hernandez- luggage, toolboxes, tools, shelves, ladder, clothing. Sidney Newman- luggage, holiday décor, pictures, toolbox, boxes. Curtis Keithmonitors, printer, desk, shelves, clothing, boxes. Martin Lane- DVDs, clothes, shelves, boxes. Lauren Colson- sports equipment, dresser, mattress, clothes, boxes, desk, tools, boxes. Edgar Olmedadresser, dining set, bikes, tools, grille, fans, lamp, speakers. Angely Gonzalezcouch, table, washer, dryer, fridge, bikes, tools, toolbox, boxes. Chardeja Pattersonentertainment center, bed, TV, bike, shoes, toys, chair, clothes. Caonabo Santanasafe, lamp, dresser, bed, table, clothes, chair, boxes, totes. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:45AM

Extra Space Storage at 6174 S Goldenrod Road Orlando Florida 32822, 407.955.4137: Patrick Watkins; entertainment center, bed, dresser, boxes. Blonide Jonathas; table, chairs, boxes and totes. Robert Rivera; House furniture and appliances. Stand

Up Survivor; Household Items. Jamese Robinson; Apartment furnishings, projector screen, air fryer. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:15AM Extra Space Storage at 1305 Crawford Ave. St. Cloud FL 34769, 4075040833: Jessica Shaver; Sports goods, Kisti Pepperman; Household goods, William Mann; Household goods, Amber Rivera: Shevels, Marcos Rodriguez: Household goods, Jason Mixon: Ladder, compressor (motorcycles are not for sale) Hand tools, chairs, David Caran; Household goods, Victor Rodruguez; Gym Equipment, The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage

11071 University Blvd Orlando, FL 32817, 3213204055: Liselle StLouis bins, chairs, mini fridge, garbage bags with clothes, boxes, etc.; Angel Lopez mattress and clothing; Morris Spassov household items. Dominique Hunter: Home goods

The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage at 12915 Narcoossee rd. Orlando FL 32832, 4075015799: Ramon Gomez-Household goods, Mikel Andersen-Household goods, Karen Moreta-Household goods, Patricia Garcia-Household goods, Daniel Munoz-Household goods. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage, 342 Woodland Lake Drive Orlando FL 32828, 3218004793: Marcy Rodriguez; mattress, cloths, small speaker, Household items. Rafael Castro Pena; bike ramps, oil pan, children’s toys, cloths, chair, shelves, shoes, and bags. Karen Whittlesey;

Household Items. Jennifer Betrand; Bed, Mattress, Couch, Cloths, Shoes, Blender, Fan, Skateboard. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:45PM

Extra Space Storage 9847 Curry Ford Rd Orlando, FL 32825, (407) 495-9612: John Johnston: Household goods The personal goods stored therein by the following: 1:15PM Extra Space Storage at 11261 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando FL 32832, 4072807355: Timothy Lorenzo Bryant –Households goods. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 1:30PM

Extra Space Storage, 10959 Lake Underhill Rd Orlando FL 32825, 4075020120: Kiara Cadiz, 2 bedrooms fully furnished; Walter Ingles, boxes, totes, dishes, misc items. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 2:00PM Extra Space Storage 12709 E Colonial Dr, Orlando FL 32826, 4076343990: Latoya Samuels: furniture, TV, totes, HHG, dolly; Latoya Samuels: Furniture, sporting goods, toys, totes, boxes, HHG; Michael Runyon: Tv, boxes, Sports equipment, furniture, motorcycle helmet, HHG; Jessica N Rosa: Sony speakers, sport equipment, sword, ladder, boxes, toes, clothes, baby items, back packs, HHG, trophies; Elizabeth Alicea: Boxes, Sofa, Mattresses, household items, clothes, chair, appliances. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 2:30PM Extra Space Storage 15551 Golden Isle Blvd Orlando, FL 32828, (407) 710-1020: Khalia Scarbrough: furniture, grill, décor, mattress, boxes, bags, Khalia Scarbrough: Artwork, TVs, Guitar 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 OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA. DIVISION: 7/HIGBEE, CASE NO.: DP20-430 In the Interest of: J.S. DOB: 05/23/2018, S.S. DOB: 04/22/2019, minor children. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, STATE OF FLORIDA. TO: DEMARIO SLAUGHTER, ADDRESS UNKNOWN

WHEREAS a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in this court regarding the abovereferenced children, you are hereby commanded to appear on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. before the Honorable Judge Heather Higbee, Juvenile Division, Courtroom 6, at the Orange County Juvenile Justice Courthouse, located at 2000 East Michigan Street, Orlando, FL 32806, for a TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY HEARING. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THIS CHILD (OR CHILDREN).

IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE NAMED IN THIS NOTICE. WITNESS my hand and seal of this court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 5th day of July, 2023. This summons has been issued at the request of: Cynthia J. Rodriguez, Esquire, Florida Bar No. 1026123 Children’s Legal Services,400 West Robinson Street, Suite S192, Orlando, Florida 32801 Cell 407-353-2480, Office 407-563-2307 cynthia. rodriguez4@myflfamilies.com. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT By:

/s/ Deputy Clerk (Court

Seal)

Notice is hereby given that Storage King USA at 4601 S Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, FL 32839 will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents (pursuant to Chapter 83 of the Florida Statutes). The sale will take place at the website StorageTreasures.com on August 16th, 2023, at 9:00 am. The sale will be conducted under the direction of Christopher Rosa (AU4167) and StorageTreasures.com on behalf of the facility’s management. Units will be available for viewing prior to the sale on StorageTreasures.com. Contents will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder. A 15% buyer’s premium will be charged as well as a $100 cleaning deposit per unit. All sales are final. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as “general household items” unless otherwise noted. Lamar Woolbright - #0B002, Carlos Ferrer#0D051, Isiah Freeman - #0F026, 1994 Acura VIN #JH4DB7652RS011766, Stephanie Lero - #0G030, Deangelo Anderson – #0G037, Rafael Silva - #0H008, Alyssa Sanchez - #0H022, Wanda M. Chambliss –0I033, Audra McCray - #0J023

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 508 N Goldenrod Rd. Orlando Fl. 32807 08/23/2023: 522 Garry Raymond, 611 Marc Fox, 726 Lionel Batista, 420 Charles Conner, 1419 Ismail Allison, 334 Raymond Backwith. U-Haul 3500 S. Orange Ave Orlando Fl. 32806 08/23/2023: 1037 Erik Aquino, 1710 Lisnelia Moreta, 1822 Vronika Jones, 1802 Ryan Bethel, 1910 Thalia Baleshta, 1433 Rocio Medina, 1808 Suzan Guest, 1435 Annette Jarrett, 1054 Kasondree Helligar. U-Haul 11815 E. Colonial Dr. Orlando Fl. 32826 08/23/2023: 1205 Christy Young, 1515 Nadege Cherubin. U-Haul 4001 E. Colonial Dr. Orlando Fl. 32803 08/23/2023: B196 Tiffany Frison, B146 Sergio Aggio, B119 Karolyn Morales, B197 Genoveva Myers, B208 James Meden.

Notice of Public Sale

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on www.storagetreasures.com ending on August 11, 2023 at 11:00 AM for units located at: Compass Self Storage 3498 Canoe Creek Rd St. Cloud, FL 34772. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes and appliances, unless otherwise noted.

E135- Hollie Lucia B178- Yesenia Fonseca D105- Brittany Destefano D106- Andrew

Reyes E107- Nicholas Rosen.

Notice of Public Sale

Notice is hereby given that Value Store It 27 and Value Store It 36 – Celebration 2, will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents (pursuant to Chapter 83 of the Florida Statutes). The sales will take place on Tuesday, August 15th, 2023. The sale will be conducted under the direction of Christopher Rosa (AU4167) on behalf of the facilities management. Units will be available for viewing prior to the sale on www. storagetreasures.com. Contents will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder. A 10% buyer’s premium will be charged as well as a $50 cleaning deposit per unit. All sales are final. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. No one under 16 years old is permitted to bid. The property to be sold is described as “General Household Items” “Personal Property” unless otherwise noted. Unit # – Name – Description. Value Store It 27 at 1700 Celebration Blvd, Celebration, FL. 34747 will list storage units on www.storagetreasures.com at 9:00 AM: 1020-Marco Antonio Figeiredo Geraldes;2005-Raishawn Nicholson;4005-Megan Reeves/Megan Lyn Reeves;6079-Latonja Thompson/ Latonja Marie Thompson Value Store It 36 at 1480 Celebration Blvd, Celebration, FL 34747 will list storage units on www.storagetreasures.com at 5:00PM: 1003-Christopher C White;2001-Devon Clifton Manigault;2079-Lisa Harris/Lisa Marie Harris.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on August 10, 2023, the personal property in the below -listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 09:30 AM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www.storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified. PUBLIC STORAGE # 08711, 3145 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32826, (407) 613-2984 Time: 09:30 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com

2030 - Terrell, Jerome; 2242 - Clayton, Kalen PUBLIC STORAGE # 08720, 1400 Alafaya Trail, Oviedo, FL 32765, (407) 4874695 Time: 09:45 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 0122 - Rust, Cheyenne; 0218 - adubato, Wendie PUBLIC STORAGE # 08726, 4801 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822, (407) 392-4546 Time: 10:00 AM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 3005 - Ysabel, Ramon; 3031 - Chapman, Carol; 5020savadogo, Sanata; 7021 - Bustomante, Shaquetta; 7081 - sepulveda, Sebastian; 8183 - Marrero, Idalys PUBLIC STORAGE # 08765, 1851 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32826, (407) 513-4445 Time: 10:30 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures. com. 1032 - cruz, hector; 5008 - dashiell, Brian; 5164 - millien, wislin; 9054 - evano, Gucci PUBLIC STORAGE # 20179, 903 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32807, (407) 392-1549 Time: 10:45 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. C007Watkins, Jason; D058 - Elson, Laquetta; D184 - Batson, Tydricia PUBLIC STORAGE # 24105, 2275 N Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32807, (407) 545-2541 Time: 11:00 AM Sale

to be held at www.storagetreasures. com. F348 - Williams, Willie; I657 - Martin, Sam PUBLIC STORAGE # 25781, 155 S Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL 32807, (321)

247-6790 Time: 11:15 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 1770Isales, Rosa PUBLIC STORAGE # 25851, 10280 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32817, (407) 901-2590 Time: 11:30 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com

2112 - Mcclellan, Cherelle; 2315 - Agreda parker, Cheminique; 2345 - Diaz-Cales, Gerardo; 2683 - Sims, Trae PUBLIC

STORAGE # 25897, 10053 Lake Underhill Rd, Orlando, FL 32825, (407) 901-6126 Time:

11:45 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 0508 - Mckiver, david; 0515 - Wiewiora, Roberta; 2015 - Farrow, Tamera; 4075 - Stubbs, Marquis PUBLIC

STORAGE # 25973, 250 N Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL 32807, (407) 901-7489 Time:

12:00 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. B317 - orsini, Angela; D454 - Wilson Helping Hands Hands, Wilson Helping; E505 - Cepeda Osorio, Luis Manuel; E537 - Defreece, Brianna PUBLIC STORAGE # 25974, 1931 W State Rd 426, Oviedo, FL 32765, (407) 901-7497

Time: 12:15 PM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. C076 - johnson, Quadarius PUBLIC STORAGE # 28084, 2275 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822, (407) 545-2547 Time: 12:30 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. B111 - Viering, Talisha; B134 - Rosa, Aysha Diaz; B173 - Campbell, Colin O; B186 - Codog, Marissa; C212E - Mctavish, Shanique. Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. By PS Retail Sales, LLC, 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS

Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on August 11, 2023, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 12:15 PM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www.storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified. PUBLIC STORAGE # 07030, 360 State Road 434 East, Longwood, FL 32750, (407) 392-1525

Time: 12:15 PM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 3804 - Batten, Jayvon PUBLIC STORAGE # 20729, 1080 E Altamonte Dr, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701, (407) 326-6338 Time: 12:30 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com

B088 - Phillips, Dejuan; F008 - Flannigan, Emily PUBLIC STORAGE # 23118, 141 W State Road 434, Winter Springs, FL 32708, (407) 512-0425 Time: 12:45 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com

L500 - Ozoa, George; M511 - Swearingen, Daniel PUBLIC STORAGE # 24328, 7190 S US Highway 17/92, Fern Park, FL 32730, (407) 258-3060 Time: 01:15 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com

D444 - Smith, Michelle; G714 - rivera, Luis PUBLIC STORAGE # 25438, 2905 South Orlando Drive, Sanford, FL 32773, (407) 545-6715 Time: 01:30 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. A040 -

Salomon-Goico, Tania; D031 - Lawson, Latoya; D034 - Suarez, Julia; D047 - Finley, Linda; D063 - Acosta, Eduardo Jorge; F024 - Giraulo, Tsanai; H045 - wilcox, maxwell PUBLIC STORAGE # 25455, 8226 S US Highway 17/92, Fern Park, FL 32730, (407) 258-3062 Time: 01:45 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. B296 - Makene, Malaika PUBLIC STORAGE # 25842, 51 Spring Vista Dr, Debary, FL 32713, (386) 202-2956 Time: 02:00 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures. com. 00554 - Pruitt, Michael Ray PUBLIC STORAGE # 25893, 3725 W Lake Mary Blvd, Lake Mary, FL 32746, (407) 495-1274

Time: 02:15 PM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com 2043 - Venero, Jose; 2180 - green, shanice; 4011 - Lawrence, Nicole; 5060 - Shaw, Lyric. Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. By PS Retail Sales, LLC, 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on August 10, 2023, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 12:45 PM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www.storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified. PUBLIC STORAGE # 08714, 8149 Aircenter Court, Orlando, FL 32809, (407) 792-4965 Time: 12:45 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com

2105 - Santiago, Shanell; 2257 - Allowitz, Tammi; 3014 - williams, Camaya PUBLIC STORAGE # 20477, 5900 Lakehurst Drive, Orlando, FL 32819, (407) 409-7284 Time: 01:15 PM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com C163 - Hanley, Emma; C170 - Velazquez, Mauricio; H076MENEZES, GABRIEL PUBLIC STORAGE # 20711, 1801 W Oak Ridge Road, Orlando, FL 32809, (407) 792-5808 Time: 01:30 PM

Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. F015 - Mazzola, Diana; H018 - Tellez, Elizabeth PUBLIC STORAGE # 24303, 1313 45th Street, Orlando, FL 32839, (407) 278-8737 Time: 01:45 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. B230 - Ishman, Hugh; B235 - Deetjen, Max; C392 - jones, Juqarius; H802 - Metayer, Prezandieu PUBLIC STORAGE # 25782, 2783 N John Young Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34741, (321) 422-2079 Time: 02:15 PM

Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 11107 - Roland, Duena; 12113

- Smith, Cheryl; 12209 - Yezzyworldwide llc Blanc, Gabby PUBLIC STORAGE # 25846, 1051 Buenaventura Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34743, (407) 258-3147 Time: 02:45 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures. com. 01111 - Bocanegra, Sandra; 04116

- daniels, nicholas PUBLIC STORAGE # 25892, 1701 Dyer Blvd , Kissimmee , FL 34741, (407) 392-1169

Time: 03:15 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com

0130 - Howes, Margaret; 8030 - Blake, William PUBLIC STORAGE # 28075, 4729 S Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32839, (407) 986-4867 Time: 03:45 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com

0214 - Nazaire, Rebecca; 0238 - Brown, Lashawnda; 0247 - Fountain, Dimesha; 0810 - Ankrom, Stephanie; 0984 - Taylor, Cierra; 0996 - Francis, Janelle; 1124Donnatien, Tameya; 1185 - Chief Calhoun Enterprises LLC Calhoun, Henry; 1228 - barnes, Brandy; 1267 - Swagest Capital LLC Benjamin, Lex. Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. By PS Retail Sales, LLC, 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC. will sell at public lien sale on August 11, 2023, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 09:30 AM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www. storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified. PUBLIC STORAGE # 07029, 3150 N Hiawassee Rd, Hiawassee, FL 32818, (407) 392-0863 Time: 09:30 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com

2807 - Wallace, Dexter PUBLIC STORAGE

# 08705, 455 S Hunt Club Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703, (407) 392-1542 Time: 10:00 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com

4019 - Paige, Robert; 5043 - John, Star; 7006 - Cuyler, Chandra PUBLIC STORAGE # 24107, 4100 John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL 32804, (407) 930-4381 Time:

10:30 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. E018 - simon, leon; F618 - Pugh, Chasity; H803 - Gomer, Brenden PUBLIC STORAGE # 25780, 8255 Silver Star Rd, Orlando, FL 32818, (321) 247-6799

Time: 10:45 AM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 2202 - Paniagua, Kevin PUBLIC STORAGE # 25813, 2308

N John Young Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32804, (407) 603-0436 Time: 11:00 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. B093 - Brooks, Christopher ; D130 - Sanders, Sedira; E039 - Epps, Lashunda PUBLIC STORAGE # 25891, 108 W Main St , Apopka , FL 32703, (407) 542-9698 Time: 11:30

AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 0309 - Jones, Lashawnda; 0419 - Heers, Brittney; 0421 - Cuyler, Chandra; 1108 - Heers, Brittney; 1453Allen, Brittany PUBLIC STORAGE # 25895, 2800 W State Road 434 , Longwood , FL 32779, (407) 392-0854 Time: 11:45 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com

0506 - mitchell, patrick PUBLIC STORAGE # 28091, 2431 S Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 32703, (407) 279-3958 Time: 12:00 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 1192 - Bhatti, Carlise; D076 - Fontaine, Rolande; H006 - Jones, Stephone L; H022 - Lawrence, Syriah. Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. By PS Retail Sales, LLC., 701 Western Avenue,

Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080.

Notice of Public Sale is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on www.storagetreasures.com ending on August 11th, 2023 at 11:00 am for units located at: Compass Self Storage 800 Greenway Professional Ct. Orlando, FL 32824 Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes and appliances. 1100 Julio Gomez 1711 Jose Rodriguez 2232 Cara Joy Pizarro 2460 Guilherme Delfino Silva Neves 2476 Cara Joy Pizarro. Run dates 7/26 and 8/2/2023.

Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on www. storagetreasures.com ending on August 11th, 2023 at 11:00 am for units located at: Compass Self Storage 14120 East Colonial Drive Orlando, Fl 32826 Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes and appliances. #2216- Makenzie Dieckman #1811- Jeremy Sharritt #1547- Elizabeth Joseph #1108- Marckly Joseph #1342- Ashanti Maddox #1346- John Wills.

Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on www.storagetreasures.com ending on August 11, 2023 at 11:00 am for units located at: Compass Self Storage 203 Neighborhood Market Rd. Orlando, FL 32825 Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the

time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes and appliances.

Unless Otherwise noted. 103- Joel J. Lugo Figueroa 1043- Maria Gonzalez 1106-1128Christian Segura aka Get Movin Ent.

1155-1174- Jose Diaz 1162-1167- Logan

highest bidder. A 10% buyer’s premium will be charged as well as a $50 cleaning deposit per unit. All sales are final. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. No one under 16 years old is permitted to bid. The property to be sold is described as “General Household Items” “Personal Property” unless otherwise noted. Unit # – Name – Description. Value Store It 29 at 1251 Fountains West Blvd, Ocoee, FL 34761 will list storage units on www.storagetreasures.com at 11:00

AM B010 Sarah Johnston;B214 Deborah Annalee Fennell;B215 Tayler Alexandria Moore;C060 Lazaro Lopez;C063 Reina Leighann Correa;C104 Gloria Rene Gilliam/ Gloria Gilliam;C146 Gloria Rene Gilliam/ Gloria Gilliam;C173 Antonette Kedisha Deacon;C183A Natasha Sheri Blakely/ Natasha Blakely;C267 Tressica Andrius Mincey;C268 Tressica Andrius Mincey.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given that Mindful Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the following times and locations: August 16th, 2023 9:30am Mindful Storage facility: 900 Cypress Pkwy. Kissimmee, FL 34759 (321) 732-6032

The personal goods stored therein by the following: following: #2222-Business Goods, #2140-Boxes, #B106-Boxes, #2106-Households, #2021-Furniture, #A119-Households, #C141-Boxes, #1156-Furniture, #1096-Households. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Mindful 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: Pursuant to F.S. 713.78 on August 11th, 2023 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;

1FADP3N28EL135599

2014 FORD

1FTEW1E51KKE88879

2019 FORD

1G1PC5SH2B7173415

2011 CHEV

2C3CDXBG5JH157867

2018 DODG

2GTEK13T161199858

2006 GMC

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:

8/27/2023

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NISS 2009

1FMCU0GD3JUC27571

FORD 2018

2T3H1RFV3KW033872

TOYT 2019

2G1WH52K249153496

CHEV 2004

2HGES26744H564317

HOND 2004

4T1BF1FK1FU047783

TOYT 2015

3N1AB7AP0KY354809

NISS 2019

1FMCU0J94KUA23125

FORD 2019

KMHET46C86A078367

HYUN 2006

3N1CN7AP4CL889074

NISS 2012

2T1BURHE7FC380776

TOYT 2015

8/28/2023

KNDPM3AC2K7495132

KIA 2019

1GNERKKW8JJ248301

CHEV 2018

8/29/2023

4T1FA38P66U096188

TOYT 2006

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MERZ 2018

2NKHLJ9X1EM410766

KW 2014

8/31/2023

5N1BV28U28N116758

NISS 2008

3KPFK4A79HE063530

KIA 2017

JF1GPAV61FH314754

SUBAR 2015

JTMNFREV8GJ081993

TOYT 2016

9/10/2023

1FMCU0H64MUA63784

FORD 2021

9/12/2023

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FORD 2021

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:

2004 Pontiac

Keymont aka Venture Finds LLC

2016Narciso C. Melendez 2145- Samantha B. Torres 2263- Jermaine Smith 3030- Delphine Evans.

Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that Value Store It 29 – Ocoee will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents (pursuant to Chapter 83 of the Florida Statutes). The sales will take place on Tuesday, August 15th, 2023. The sale will be conducted under the direction of Christopher Rosa (AU4167) on behalf of the facilities management. Units will be available for viewing prior to the sale on www.storagetreasures.com. Contents will be sold for cash only to the

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2017 TOYT

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2010 HOND

JHMCP264X8C046619

2008 HOND

JN8AS5MV7AW134377

2010 NISS

VIN: 2G2WS522941104646

2012 Volkswagen

VIN: 1VWAP7A39CC015615

2001 Lincoln

VIN: 1LNHM81W11Y608391

2003 Honda

VIN: 1HGEM22903L007763

2003 Ford

VIN: 1FMZU62K03UC43474

2011 Toyota

VIN: 5YFBU4EE1BP002499

To be sold at auction at 8:00 am. on August 23, 2023 at 7301 Gardner Street, Winter Park, FL. 32792 Constellation Towing & Recovery LLC

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