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¶ C.R.E.A.M.: Vax edition Last week we reported that Florida Congressman Charlie Crist is calling for an investigation into Gov. Ron DeSantis funneling 3,000 coronavirus vaccines to two wealthy, donor-rich zip codes in Manatee County in the form of pop-up vaccination sites. “Time and time again, Governor DeSantis has proven he is not up to the task of leading our state out of this pandemic as he continues to play politics with the health and well-being of vulnerable Floridians,” said Crist in a statement. @Michael Dempsey I am a 70-year-old white guy with 4th stage prostate cancer (in remission), diabetes, Crohn’s … I can’t even get signed up, much less GET the vaccine. Not one bit of help out there. @IamViv Mon Charlie Christ? What crypt did they pull him from? I haven’t heard from him since he was elected. I forgot about him! Sigh. @Lindsey Asay Thank you, Charlie Christ! [sic] Someone has to look out for Floridians, and we all know that it is not Ron DeSantis. @Maggy Ojeda Hernandez Orlando Weekly, focus on the 25,000-plus illegal immigrants that will have priority in being vaccinated. Your liberal publication is to trash DeSantis, and we’re not buying it. [Editor’s note: Illegal

immigrants can spread COVID and/or die of it too, so we’re pretty sure vaccinating them is good for the health of the state. And this newspaper is free.] @Karolyn Couch I know people that got the vaccine because of who they know. People should get it when they are supposed to!

¶ Thirst tap Last week we reported on shortsighted Florida officials selling our precious natural resources down the river once again. This time it was the Suwannee River Water Management District Governing Board approving a permit application that will allow Nestle Waters North America to expand its water bottling operations in Gilchrist County (“Florida board approves permit for Nestle to continue bottling 1 million gallons of spring water a day for just $115,” Feb. 24), which is catastrophic news for the beloved Ginnie Springs @Laura Bellardini Henderson This is terrible. If we aren’t careful, we will end up like Southern California. No bodies of water outside of the ocean because greed takes over. @Kenneth Rambo May sinkholes develop under their houses. @Federico Castro Free water! How much did the lobbying cost?

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Orlando ranks fourth highest in concentration of gay and lesbian coupled households in the U.S. Orlando is home to the most gay and lesbian coupled households in the entire state of Florida, according to a new study released by the U.S. Census Bureau last week. As reported by the Associated Press, Orlando and Miami placed fourth and sixth respectively on a ranked list of metro areas nationwide with the highest percentages of same-sex couples. This study used data from the Census’ 2019 American Community Survey. Topping the list were standbys like San Francisco, Portland and Seattle, but Orlando came in strong at No. 4, elbowing aside cities Austin, Boston and Phoenix. “Miami is a port city and Orlando is the epicenter of amusement parks and hospitality, so it makes perfect sense,” Nadine Smith of Equality Florida told the AP. “The cities have led the way for sure, rebuilding Florida’s image from a really hateful history.” Coming on the same day as the U.S. House of Representatives passed LGBTQ+ civil rights bill the Equality Act, these are indeed a “couple” of reasons to celebrate. — Matthew Moyer

Orlando attorney John Morgan dons meat sweatsuit and apologizes to Arby’s on Twitter Orlando attorney and minimum-wage hike activist John Morgan has been gifted a meat sweatsuit from fast-food chain Arby’s and promptly took to Twitter last week to show off his new finery. On the Twitter video posted last Wednesday morning, Morgan broadcast live to followers from his Maui vacation home, excitedly modeling his new Arby’s logo hat, “We Got the Meats” sweatsuit (with one leg hiked up like an ’90s rapper) and a Jamocha shake, Beef ’n Cheddar sandwich and curly fries — all flown in from Honolulu courtesy of Arby’s. Starting with the helpful clarification that he is “not Pharrell” (a reference to the producer’s 2014 Grammys appearance in a vintage Vivienne Westwood fedora), Morgan raved about his new threads and eats, calling the food “flat-out delicious” and offering up an apology to Arby’s. 10

This gracious move puts to bed a simmering feud between Morgan and Arby’s, after an earlier, freewheeling Twitter video Morgan posted in February where he noted that Arby’s parking lots often seemed empty, and wondered colorfully about their business model. “How the fuck do they stay in business?” he queried. (Arby’s corporate account later replied with a plaintive, “Why the hate?”) But in Maui last week, good vibes and meat-themed attire abounded. “What I want to say to Arby’s is — I apologize, your food is delicious,” Morgan said, before closing the video with an entreaty for franchise info in Maui and a slogan mashup of “We got the meats … for the people.” — MM

Orlando Police Department to work with licensed mental health clinicians on nonviolent emergency calls As of Sunday, Feb. 28, the Orlando Police Department has incorporated a Community Response Team to assist with nonviolent incidents involving people who are experiencing mental health crises. The CRT trained with the Orlando Police Department for two weeks in preparation for the oneyear pilot program, which is a combined effort of the city, Aspire Health Partners, and the Orlando Police Department. Mayor Buddy Dyer discussed the murder of George Floyd and its impact on initiating the program. “We had a lot of community conversations in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, and one of the things that we heard is that we needed to look at how our first responders interacted with various cases that maybe didn’t need a person with a badge and a gun to respond,” Dyer said. Each response team will include a licensed clinician and a case manager. The team members will respond to calls where individuals are unarmed and have no history of violence. Licensed clinician Crystal Raullerson described her role as “a collaborator” with the Orlando Police Department. “Yes, we are linking with the Orlando Police Department. However, we are not the Orlando Police Department,” said Raullerson. “We are trained mental health professionals to help in those moments where we can give alternatives.” Police Chief Orlando Rolón said that the department

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responds to an average of 50 calls a day from people in need of mental health assistance. “Both the community and our officers have expressed interest in having trained mental health professionals respond to nonviolent calls for service,” said Rolón. “This partnership reaffirms our commitment to redefining public safety.” The CRT will work Wednesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m., and Saturday through Tuesday from 2-10 p.m. Orlando Police will continue to respond to calls that involve armed individuals and will refer calls to the CRT when necessary. — Melissa Perez-Carrillo

Florida ends breeding of non-native tegu lizards and green iguanas Commercial breeding of non-native tegu lizards and green iguanas in Florida will end in three years, despite the objections of reptile dealers and owners warning of the potential destruction of their industry. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted unanimously last week to add 16 reptiles to a list of prohibited species, including several python species, green iguanas and all species of tegu lizards. Commissioner Robert Spottswood said the “high risk” of environmental and ecological damage from invasive species that are released or get loose in the wild outweighs the hardships “imposed on the business community as well as the enthusiasts.” “These animals are out there doing lots of damage,” Spottswood said. “It’s incumbent upon us to address it and do something. This might not be perfect, but it’s the best I’ve seen yet.” Commissioner Rodney Barreto said the time has come to take a “bold stance,” after a process that also included the commission hosting 10 three-hour workshops on the proposal and more than 4,000 people submitting written comments. “We’ve got to put our foot down,” Barreto said. “This is wreaking havoc within Florida. People move to Florida, why? They move here for our environment, our beaches, our lakes.” Reptile owners and dealers, asking for more time to work with commission staff members on the changes, contended the prohibited-species designation will destroy their industry and create an underground reptile market. — Jim Turner, News Service of Florida

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THE MAGIC NUMBER Senate Democrats represent 56.5 percent of the country. Yet Mitch McConnell and Joe Manchin control their agenda BY JE FFREY C. BILL M A N

Let’s stipulate something at the outset:

There was no circumstance under which President Biden’s American Rescue Plan would get Republican support. Not if it came in under $1 trillion. Not if it was stripped of funding for the arts or Planned Parenthood. Not if no one whispered the words “minimum wage.” This was fated from the moment the second hand struck A-Democrat-Is-President o’clock, and Mitch McConnell dusted off his old playbook. Like Barack Obama, Joe Biden responded to a crisis he inherited by proposing a large stimulus that polls very well, even among Republicans. But as in 2009, Republicans see no upside to working with the new president. If the economy bounces back, they figure, Biden will get credit regardless. But by withholding their votes and making the bill partisan, they can take some bloom off the rose. After all, hadn’t Biden promised to unite the country? In 2009, this worked splendidly. Obama’s overtures to Republicans watered down the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act until it was too small and too loaded with inefficient tax cuts to quickly juice a languishing economy. Republican messaging about a convoluted process and outof-control spending stuck, laying the groundwork for GOP gains in 2010. You’re watching what they hope will be the sequel. Biden learned from Obama’s experience. His $1.9 trillion bill is front-loaded with tangible stuff, not abstruse “shovel-ready projects”: $1,400 stimulus checks, $400-a-week unemployment supplements, a $3,600-per-child allow-

ance, billions for schools and vaccines. By year’s end, Biden wants the pandemic under control and the economy cranking, putting him in a stronger position than Obama was 11 years ago. For Republicans, replaying 2009 would seem like a risky move. Yet they feel no pressure to bend. No Republican supported the bill in the House on Friday; few if any are likely to in the Senate, either. The party can enforce this orthodoxy because — owing to our institutions’ rural bias — Republicans don’t need majorities to gain power. Senate Republicans haven’t represented a majority of Americans in 22 years, though they’ve controlled the Senate for two-thirds of that time. Democrats, by contrast, must form broad, fragile coalitions to govern. Over the last three Senate election cycles — one-third of senators are elected every two years — Democrats have won the aggregated national vote 50-43. They currently represent 56.5 percent of Americans. But the Senate is split 50-50, and progressives find themselves at the mercy of their caucus’ most conservative members — specifically, Joe Manchin of West Virginia, whose state backed Trump by 39 points. The math is simple: Without Manchin, they can’t get 50 votes. Without 50 votes — plus Vice President Kamala Harris as the Senate’s tie-breaker — they can’t do anything. That brings us to last Thursday, when the Senate’s parliamentarian declared that the provision of the American Rescue Plan raising the minimum wage violated the “Byrd rule” governing budget reconciliation, the process

Democrats are using to circumvent a filibuster and its impossible 60-vote threshold. The decision let Manchin off the hook. He’d opposed the hike on the ground that $15 an hour was too high for lowincome states. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, meanwhile, complained that the provision didn’t belong in a COVID relief bill, a convenient dodge. But as progressives pointed out, the parliamentarian doesn’t have the final word. That belongs to Harris, who, as the Senate’s presiding officer, can disregard the parliamentarian. The Senate can try to overrule her, but the Congressional Research Office has said doing so probably requires an unlikely 60 votes. A more straightforward option, former Obama aide Dan Pfeiffer advised, is for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to fire and replace the parliamentarian, as Republicans did in 2001. The White House immediately announced that it wasn’t interested. The left seethed, accusing Biden of hiding behind procedural minutiae to abandon a core campaign promise. Their anger is justified. Adjusted for inflation, the minimum wage is worth $4.30 per hour less than it was in 1968, and since 1978, workers’ paychecks jumped just 12 percent. Meanwhile, CEO salaries increased by 1,008 percent. Such inequality is unsustainable as well as reprehensible. But there’s no guarantee the demanded solution would produce the desired result. Again, there’s a math problem: The Byrd rule aside, Democrats don’t have 50 votes to raise the minimum wage, and the White House won’t risk the entire bill over one piece of it. There’s also a time crunch. Without the minimum wage, the American Rescue Plan has a clear runway to passage before federal COVID assistance runs out in two weeks. But if Democrats play parliamentary hardball or try putting the screws to the holdouts, the legislation could become a slog, bog down remaining Cabinet nominations, and force a confrontation with Manchin that Schumer wants to avoid just six weeks into the new administration. Remember, broad coalitions are fragile. Still, the White House can’t shrug off its promise indefinitely. Losing is one thing; not bothering to fight is another. Hiding behind parliamentary arcana is the weakest excuse of all. The silver lining: Assuming no last-minute fix materializes, this won’t be the last bite at the minimum-wage apple. Sen. Bernie Sanders is prepping an infrastructure bill for later this year that will also move via reconciliation, giving Democrats time to develop a Byrd-rule strategy and get Manchin and Sinema on board. Or they could stop worrying about antiquated norms and get on with the inevitable. The parliamentarian and the Byrd only matter because of the filibuster. So long as it exists, McConnell’s minority — which represents only 43.5 percent of Americans — will control their agenda: the climate crisis, voting rights, LGBTQ protections and anything else they can’t squeeze into reconciliation will die. And when Democrats don’t deliver, they’ll pay the price. That’s McConnell’s playbook. Sooner or later, Democrats — Manchin and Sinema included — will have to decide whether they want to govern or let Republicans hold them hostage. They can’t do both. Get Informed Dissent delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe today at billman.substack.com.

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FURY CPAC consisted of people yelling at their adversaries, yelling at their allies, yelling at cops, yelling at themselves … a tale told by idiots, signifying nothing. STO RY BY MCKEN N A SC HU EL ER , PH OTOS BY DAVE D EC KER

raditionally held in Washington, D.C., this year’s annual Conservative Political Action Conference — described by CNN anchor Anderson Cooper as “Woodstock for election liars” — found new turf at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando. Lucky us. While a four-day lineup of conservative politicians, pundits and Fox News favorites discussed the future of the Republican Party inside, hundreds of grinning, maskless right-wingers gathered outside to proudly proclaim their support for former President Donald Trump — who was scheduled to make his first public speech since leaving the White House on Sunday. On Saturday, “Stop the Steal” architect and longtime Trump ally Roger Stone was met with warm welcome by the mostly maskless jubilee of Trump supporters. Stone was even caught dancing to a pro-Trump rap on Saturday, in front of a pickup truck painted with an unrealistically ripped version of Trump on its side. Florida’s part-time Grim Reaper, real estate attorney Daniel Uhlfelder, secured funding to fly a “Welcome Insurrectionists. RemoveRon.org” banner over the Orlando hotel, in a reference to last month’s right-wing Capitol riot and the movement to unseat Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis from office in 2022. Orlando Weekly photographer Dave Decker caught neo-Nazi Nick Fuentes, an extremist who was in town for another explicitly white nationalist conference, getting kicked out of CPAC Saturday afternoon for not wearing a mask. On Sunday, the maskless propaganza — featuring a multi-racial, redpilled motley crew of Trump supporters — continued. Outside the Hyatt Regency, a local conservative named Todd (who identifies more as an independent constitutionalist than a Republican) told Orlando Weekly that he was primarily out there on behalf of protecting free speech and the right to bear arms. When questioned about the storming of the U.S. Capitol last month — a touchy, and controversial point of discussion among conservatives, depending where you

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fall on the right wing of the political spectrum — Todd was adamant in his belief that the whole thing was a setup. “I think Antifa was the first ones [sic] going in there,” Todd said, insisting the riot was a sham, organized to tarnish the credibility of American conservatives. “I don’t believe for one minute that it had to do with Trump’s cause at all.” When asked whether he believed law enforcement was in cahoots with Antifa — that is, why the Capitol police might be more likely to let a group of antifascists storm the Capitol than right-wingers — Todd paused. “I think … I don’t think they [the police] knew what to do.” A young woman from St. Petersburg, Florida, who asked not to be identified, also didn’t immediately name Donald Trump as her motivation for attending the MAGA festivities, similar to Todd. “I’m here for freedom,” she told Orlando Weekly, wielding a sizable “Babies Lives Matter” flag. Sharing her experience as a Venezuelan immigrant, she stated simply, “I don’t want to live in a socialist country,” citing government corruption, a robust social welfare state, and the right to have an abortion as antithetical to her vision for a strong, capitalist country. Unlike a sizable portion of the Trump-supporting crowd who continue to refute the loss of Donald Trump to President Biden, the young woman conceded that Biden “had won” the election. Still, she maintained her belief that the election “was stolen” and she was doubtful of the credibility of the votes that solidified Biden’s 2020 victory.

This doubt of a fair election process was echoed by Trump himself in his speech at CPAC Sunday evening, as he repeated the erroneous claim that the United States has a “very sick and corrupt electoral process.” He expressed support for the 253 bills and counting that have been introduced across the country that could restrict voting access if passed, consoling the crowd that the Republican Party would “be victorious” in future elections, with America “stronger and greater than ever before.” Across the street from the MAGA jubilee on both Saturday and Sunday, a small group of peaceful protesters set up their own demonstration on International Drive, holding signs with phrases such as “Fash Not Welcome” and “Half a million dead: When will you care?” Predictably, the group — a visible minority compared to the pro-Trump crowd — became the target of right-wing ire. The group got into several scuffles with right-wing personalities over the course of the sweltering Florida afternoon. Hippie Malone, a protester who faced off with much of their opposition, told Orlando Weekly he was there to oppose the impending threat of fascism in the United States — exemplified and bolstered by Trump’s crowd of supporters. Although he wouldn’t specify any organizational affiliation, Malone denied right-wingers’ claims that he was there on behalf of “Antifa” or Black Lives Matter, saying instead that he works with an unspecified local group that is focused on meeting the needs of oppressed racial

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minorities — specifically Black, Latino and Asian com- adherence to this mandate was spotty at best. When conference organizers tried to issue a gentle reminder of munities. “We’re focused on their liberation so they actually have the mandate to attendees early on, they were roundly an equal fighting chance in our American system,” he booed. And if the desire to sidestep politically inconvenient said, invoking the name of Black Panther Party chairman Fred Hampton as inspiration for the kind of community- public safety warnings isn’t indicative enough of the nature of the event, this year’s lineup of conservative based work he strives to be involved with locally. Zac, a high school student in Central Florida who also speakers — featuring MAGA favorites such as Rep. Matt came out to join protesting efforts, shared his revulsion Gaetz, Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri and former U.S. with the debacle of CPAC and the continued idoliza- president Donald Trump — sure was. About a month prior to the scheduled five-day event, tion of Donald Trump. “I think it’s sad that these people have held onto this icon of pure disgust and greed,” he Politico painted a picture of a conference in disartold Orlando Weekly. “Like, the epitome of the capital- ray: unconfirmed speakers, radio silence from former ist system is this asshole, who’s known for being a rich asshole.” The anti-CPAC protesters did not have a quiet afternoon. Enrique Tarrio, an FBI informant and chairman of the far-right, nationalist, male-only organization the Proud Boys, strolled across the street at one point to face off with the protesters — one of whom wielded a large “Black Lives Matter” flag, not dissimilar to the one Tarrio set aflame last December in Washington, D.C. But, despite the palpable tension, Tarrio didn’t escalate matters beyond verbal aggression. Mostly, he just stood in front of the protesters, ignored their jibes, and traded snide remarks with maskless MAGA folks — including a group s PRETTY HATE MACHINES: SO. MUCH. YELLING. (PHOTO BY DAVE DECKER) of Black men wearing “Blacks for Trump” shirts who crossed the street to snag photos and shake hands sponsors, and even confusion from one sponsor, Gerrit Lansing of the GOP fundraising platform WinRed, who with the neo-fascist leader. A photo op for the unapologetic extremist, if noth- told Politico in a text message, “I didn’t even know they ing else. Tarrio didn’t seem keen on getting arrested were having a CPAC this year.” Trump, the conference’s headliner, was confirmed to — again. In an effort to combat the MAGA crowd’s indifferent make an appearance at the conference only about a week attitude, if not explicit disbelief, toward the deadly coro- prior to the event. Although he’s made appearances at navirus, the peaceful CPAC protesters also set up fake CPAC since 2011, his recent loss to Democratic President body bags early Sunday afternoon, to illustrate the half- Joe Biden marked this as his first CPAC appearance as a million people in the United States who have died due to former U.S. president officially #canceled by democracy. The appearance was also notable as his first postthe coronavirus in the last year. Fake news, if you asked the maskless Trump sup- White House speech, although his popularity among the porters, but a devastating reality for the individuals conference-goers was mixed: In a Sunday straw poll that and families affected by this inconceivable number of asked attendees whether they would vote for Trump in American deaths. In Florida alone, more than 30,000 the 2024 presidential nominating race, 55 percent said yes. About two-thirds of poll participants said he should people have died due to the coronavirus. But hey, whatever’s necessary to ensure the Republican- run again during the next general election cycle. This was technically a “win,” as he led the vote among controlled state remains what Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis described as an “oasis of freedom” to the CPAC audience the other names that were floated — including DeSantis, on Friday, referring to the state’s loose restrictions on who trailed behind Trump in second with 21 percent of the straw poll vote, followed by South Dakota Gov. Kristi public gatherings. Orange County, however, where the conference Noem with 4 percent. This cancellation of Trump from office in 2020 — was held, currently has a mask mandate in place. And although the Hyatt Regency issued repeated remind- #ThanksDemocracy — vibed with the conference’s ers for attendees to wear a mask while on the premises, theme this year of “America Uncanceled.” Although, like

the political promises of the Republican Party, the theme didn’t really live up to its namesake. Days before the conference even began, organizers canceled the scheduled appearance of Young Pharaoh, a hip-hop artist and social media personality who was found to have an extensive history of public anti-Semitic statements. In the early days of the conference and throughout, political commentators noted what they perceived to be ideological shifts among those who attended the annual conservative conference — bolstering the case that Republicans are experiencing something of a civil war within their party. Mickey Edwards, a former chairman of CPAC, told CNN on Friday that the gathering was less about discussing conservative policy than bolstering the almighty Trump in a cult-like fashion: “The people at CPAC are living in an alternate reality in which facts don’t matter, the Constitution doesn’t matter. They have no principle except whatever their leader says.” Political reporter Ben Jacobs of New York magazine wrote that the speeches at this year’s CPAC seemed to reflect a shift from the conservative libertarianism of the American right — which was still on display, with grumbling about the conference mask mandate as a leading example — to a more European form of populism embraced by the likes of France’s Marine Le Pen. Most of the speeches, Jacobs wrote, displayed greater concern with hitting on “the type of culture war-red meat that had been a staple of Trumpism,” by focusing on the uplifting of Donald Trump and emboldening the culture wars against Big Tech, social justice movements and the foreign influence of countries such as China — while at the same time demonstrating a greater amenability to strains of international far right, with video messages from conservative speakers from Spain, Croatia, Brazil and South Korea. “The ‘does Trump run the GOP’ question isn’t interesting,” tweeted Washington Post political reporter Dave Weigel on Saturday. “He does. What’s interesting is how his priorities get incorporated into the dogma [of the Republican Party].” Among the MAGA crowd outside, it was as if Trump had never left office. Although support for the former president is wavering among Republican politicians — some of whom have jumped ship from the Trump cruise to return to an appeal for conservative values, not loudmouthed personality cults — for ordinary conservatives, the political salience of Trump’s unapologetic bigotry still appears largely unrivaled.

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John DiDonna and Valencia College Theatre have worked out the rules of the game when it comes to producing shows on Zoom

POSTER (ABOVE) AND CAST OF VALENCIA COLLEGE’S ZOOM PRODUCTION OF ‘DEN OF THIEVES,’ WHICH KICKED OFF THE 2021 SPRING SEASON | IMAGES COURTESY OF VALENCIA COLLEGE

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ing arts at every level, from theme park spectaculars and Broadway tours down to the smallest community troupe, and the academic world has been no exception. Although the COVID-19 crisis appears to be easing, one of Central Florida’s largest theater education programs is still proceeding cautiously with a mix of hybrid classes and virtual performances. Last weekend’s online production of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ crime comedy Den of Thieves, which launched Valencia College Theatre’s spring season, provided the perfect opportunity for me to talk with artistic director and program chair John DiDonna about educating the upcoming generation of theater artists despite social distancing. Valencia was in the middle of spring break 2020 when coronavirus closures initially occurred, but after an extra week off, classes immediately resumed with online instruction. DiDonna says, “We made the decision in May, and it was finalized in June, to be online in the fall. We had to cancel our entire season, obviously; we had a big musical we were going to do.” This semester, Valencia College Theatre is currently conducting a few hybrid classes for technical disciplines that require hands-on instruction, but otherwise remains remote, as does this year’s Spring Arts Week, running through March 5. Although it’s a contentious issue, “I enjoy teaching online,” says DiDonna. “Some teachers don’t; some teachers are getting used to it. “Other teachers are saying most of our classes are going to be hybrid from this point going forward forever, because it’s working so well, and that was actually a good feeling.” And despite the emotional and financial stress many students are experiencing,

DiDonna reports he actually “had less incomplete withdrawals than I have in a regular semester, which is really interesting.” After presenting some original devised performance pieces online in the fall, DiDonna selected Den of Thieves for Valencia’s 2021 return to scripted shows. “I thought the kids needed something light,” he says. “We did heavy in the fall, we’re doing heavy when it comes to the next show we’re doing — it’s another docudrama — and I felt like everybody needed something silly, fun, where they can enjoy doing it, not just the audience enjoy watching it.” DiDonna has been teaching at Valencia for the better part of two decades, and became a tenured professor 10 years ago, but he and I were collaborating years before that, first at Theater Downtown and later in the SoulFire Dinner Theater, Empty Spaces Theatre Co. and Phantasmagoria. Back in 2008-2009, we produced Guirgis’ Jesus Hopped the A-Train and The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, which had online encores last year. As one of Guirgis’ earliest works, Den of Thieves lacks the spiritual depth of its successors, but DiDonna and his cast (which featured students Natalie Webber, James Bordenkircher, Johan Del Aguila, Natalia Guzmán Class, Ramon Jose Carrion and Sebastian Rivera) admirably adapted the script’s sitcom-style rhythms to the restrictions of a live Zoom broadcast. With more than a year of virtual productions now under his belt — including weekly Phantasmagoria livestreams and

a successful run of Romeo and Juliet — DiDonna has some helpful tips for aspiring online directors: • Music Theater International (MTI) and Concord Theatricals (formerly Samuel French) are restrictive about licensing online performances, so seek out works controlled by Dramatists Play Service, which has been more flexible. “I think they see the value in it [and] they’re honoring their own company and the playwrights by continuing to produce.” • Build social time into the rehearsal schedule so your performers can bond. The Den of Thieves cast “would come in 20 minutes before I ever entered a Zoom [meeting] so they could hang out together, and they became really good friends.” • When performing remotely, actors must anticipate and overlap dialogue to avoid an apparent delay. “We had to retrain them to listen for the start of the final syllable of the person before [to] start speaking … we called it ‘Zoom Time.’” • Keep the actors from becoming “locked into a chair as a Zoom head talking into a box” by blocking them to lean toward and away from their webcam, creating foreground and background layers. • Invest in quality webcams, ring lights, and WiFi hotspots (if needed) for all performers. • Despite the risk of technical glitches, it’s better to perform live than pre-record. “It adds a different element to it; it’s more like theater, because it is live.” • Most important: “There are no rules on Zoom; invent new rules for yourself!” skubersky@orlandoweekly.com orlandoweekly.com

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Knife & Spoon at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando sears the best steaks in town BY FAIYAZ KARA

t’s hard to bugger up cooking a steak at home. Just eminence is rooted in chef John Tesar’s prized proteins. procure a beautiful cut of USDA Prime beef and Maillard You’ll recognize Tesar, the four-time James Beard Award reaction the hell out of it with a proper reverse-sear. nominee, from his appearances on Top Chef seasons 10 and 14, or as the character Personally, I finish mine off in a called “Jimmy Sears” in Anthony blazing-hot, cast-iron pan on my Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential. outdoor grill to maintain a smokeHe’s also the undeniable doyen free and breathable kitchen. Plate it KNIFE & SPOON of dry aging, a process by which with a starch and some vegetables 4040 Central Florida Parkway cuts of beef are stored at a low and, ta-da! Eat your heart out, Peter 407-393-4333 temperature and humidity inside Luger. But to willfully venture to a grandelakes.com a meat locker, then allowed to steakhouse and pay a premium for a $$$$ get moldy over time. The time, of steak I can cook at home — at times, course, varies — 45, 60, 90, 150, 240, often better than the cuts seared even 500 days — as white mold on and broiled at such stodgy bores of bovinity like Ruth’s Chris, Capital Grille and Morton’s — is the surface alters the flavor characteristics of the beef just as aging does to jamón ibérico or Roquefort cheese. The pointless. There are exceptions: The throwback posh and startling longer the age, the funkier the characteristics. That’s it in a wine list at Bern’s comes to mind, as does Capa’s sexy nutshell. But Tesar, along with chef de cuisine, fellow Top slabs and Spanish silhouette. But none are more notable Chef alum and beef geek Gerald Sombright, will tell you than Knife & Spoon, the Ritz-Carlton newcomer whose that taste varies according to the beef, its marbling and

even the dimensions of the dry-aging vault in which the bone-in ribeyes and New York strips are laid to rest. So a 60-day Akaushi ribeye from HeartBrand Ranch ($175) will taste a bit different than a 60-day ribeye from 44 Farms ($146) primarily because of the higher fat content and marbling of the former. But no matter the source, age or level of marbling, the steaks here are superlative, unlike any you’ll find in the country, with the possible exception of Knife in Dallas and Knife in Plano, both run by Tesar. A 45-day dry-aged ribeye from 44 Farms ($130) presents 32 ounces of juicy, buttery beef, but feeling the funk doesn’t begin until the 75- to 90-day threshold. That’s when steaks begin to embody rich, earthy, nutty, even cheesy notes akin to Parmigiano-Reggiano. The 150-day Akaushi ribeye from HeartBrand ($225) gets intense with an avant-umamifunk, while the 240-day aged ribeye from 44 Farms is, simply, the Bootsy Collins of beef. And don’t expect slabs swimming in their own juices. Dry-aging zaps moisture from a steak, but also breaks down the collagen, making for supremely tender meat. You’ll notice these cuts come at a price, a high price, but their unique flavor profiles set them apart from steaks served at other chophouses. Plus they’re large enough for two, possibly three people. There are sides, naturally — pricey à la carte sides — like “financier” French fries ($27) blinged out with caviar, tobiko, truffles and gold leaf. There’s kimchi creamed spinach ($17), peppery avocado fries ($18) served with chipotle aioli, “Johnny” mac and cheese ($16) and a tower of fattened tempura-fried onion rings ($15) — all superb, and all superbly filling. Too filling, in fact. There are limits to this Richie Rich approach to dining for me. Hell, I’d be content with some charred asparagus and a baked potato, to be honest, but this is the Ritz, not Ponderosa, so I get it. There are other indulgences of the non-steak kind to be had: the wedge salad ($16) crowned with a crispy rasher of Kurobuta bacon; pappardelle ($25) tossed in a Bolognese of pancetta, lamb, veal and beef; and whole vermillion snapper (market price). It’s served with lettuce, pickled onions and a lemongrass dip, should you want to enjoy the fish in lettuce wrap form. Also worth noting is the complimentary bread service (love the brioche), a gin cart (how fancy) and a gorgeous selection of desserts like orange-Grand Marnier soufflé ($15) served with passion fruit sorbet, or an ethereal strawberry-mint sorbet atop lychee panna cotta, graced with an airy white chocolatevanilla mousse and a pennant of silver leaf, then dotted with edible pearls. Pure eye candy. Perhaps Franck Steigerwald, who’s serving as the restaurant’s pastry chef, should’ve been charged with designing the main dining room. As it stands, there’s nothing striking about the dull space apart from the odd design elements — a pomo “cloud ceiling” floating above an undulating patch of live moss; seating reminiscent of a corporate cafeteria; neon wall art; grey engineered flooring; and those dreadful arched farmhouse windows left over from the Norman’s days. The whole space feels molded over like Tesar’s steaks, and the decor’s the one, uhh, beef I have with the restaurant. Though I suppose I shouldn’t be all too displeased. At Knife & Spoon, age should always come before beauty.

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BEYTI MEDITERRANEAN GRILL The owner of the now-shuttered Turkish Bar & Grill in Altamonte now cooks up his Turkish delights in Casselberry. The ezme, sauteed eggplant, and creamy haydari all make fine dips, while lamb chops, shish and adana kebabs are as succulent as they are well-spiced. Don’t overlook doughy pide or crackly lahmacun. And always kunefe and Turkish tea to end. Open daily. (reviewed Feb. 24) 870 State Road 436, Casselberry, 321-972-2000, beytifl.com, $$$

NEON BEACH

Neon Beach brings booze and barbecue to bargoers in downtown Orlando. The in-house smoker yields some impressive smoked pork, smoked brisket, smoked turkey and even smoked tofu. Enjoy them in sandwich or bowl format. Ahi tuna nachos are great for nibbling alongside boozy frozen Dole whips, the quintessential Orlando quaff. Open daily. (reviewed Feb. 17) 131 N. Orange Ave., 407-735-9168, neonbeachfl.com, $$

PAPA LLAMA

Papa Llama is serving some of the finest Peruvian fare in the city. Chef Kevin Ruiz sticks to traditional dishes but employs contemporary techniques. Try the papa rellena, delicately fried potato croquettes adorned with salsa criolla, and lomo saltado, made with USDA Prime skirt steak from Creekstone Farms. The menu is small yet focused, and the natural wine selection is commendable. Closed Monday and Tuesday. (reviewed Feb. 10) 2840 Curry Ford Road, 407-706-9463, papallamaorl.com, $$

RAMEN TAKAGI

This Oviedo ramen-ya is pouring some of the best ramen in the city. The tonkotsu comprises a 20-hour pork bone and trotter broth, while shio and shoyu ramens are fashioned with five-hour clear chicken broth. The spicy miso is, arguably, the most popular with a porkchicken broth blend, chashu, minced pork, sprouts, corn, scallions and bok choy. Brothless mazesoba is offered as well, but don’t overlook the karaage and takeout-friendly onigiri. (reviewed Jan. 20) 3635 Aloma Ave., Oviedo, 321-9728602, ramentakagi.com, $$ n

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Moxie! premieres Wednesday on Netflix PHOTO COURTESY NETFLIX MEDIA

ON (small) SCREENS IN ORLANDO Streaming premieres you won’t want to miss by Steve Schneider PREMIERES WEDNESDAY: Moxie! — Apparently, Amy Poehler wants to clarify that some “cool moms” are actually cool, not pathetic vicarity cases like the one she played in Mean Girls. Because she both directed and co-stars in this flick about a teenager who relies on her mom’s example to combat sexism at her school. Personally, I think the high-water mark for Poehler as a moral force was her portrayal of ACLU lawyer Cricket Feldstein in Hamlet 2, but y’all ain’t ready to have that conversation. (Netflix)

PREMIERES THURSDAY: Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years and The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run — To inaugurate its relaunch as Paramount+, the former CBS All Access presents an all-new SpongeBob feature, along with a prequel series that drops in on our waterlogged hero and his pals when they were still wee tykes. Somebody in corporate must be desperate for a pull quote designating their beefed-up new service as “Sponge-worthy.” So let’s not give it to ’em! (Paramount+)

America. Hey, you know what else was a long-awaited sequel? Bill & Ted 3! (Amazon Prime) Boss Level — I’ve made it my policy to never again waste a single word on any movie that relies on the threadbare premise of some poor guy being forced to live the same day over and over again. So instead of saying anything further about the sci-fi thriller Boss Level, I would like to remind you to adopt instead of shop, that Epstein didn’t kill himself, and that having a harmless little Onlyfans account doesn’t make your sister a whore. Thank you. (Hulu) Raya and the Last Dragon — Following the precedent it set with Mulan, Disney is charging viewers an extra “Premier Access” fee to stream this animated fable at the same time it’s in theaters. Raya follows a young girl whose hope of saving the world relies on the possibility that dragons might not be completely extinct. And in the tradition of adorable Disney sidekicks, she’s accompanied by … a pill bug? Sheesh, for that upcharge, you think we’d at least get a Gila monster. (Disney+)

Lucky — Fresh horror about a female self-help author whose experiences with a stalker undermine not only her career but her sanity. Gee, and I always thought Marianne Williamson had it together. (Shudder)

Sentinelle — Olga Kurylenko stars as a French soldier whose quest to avenge her sister’s rape takes her into the heart of Russian oligarchy. Or the omelet bar at Mar-A-Lago. You know, six of one. (Netflix)

Persona: The Dark Truth Behind Personality Tests — It’s time to question your Myers-Briggs rating, according to this probing documentary that casts a suspicious eye on the history, intent and results of personality evaluation. As an Intuitive Empathic Introverted Pescatarian, I’m ready to believe anything they say. (HBO Max)

Bombay Rose — The streets of Mumbai are the setting for a trilogy of animated love stories that were painted frame by frame over the course of 18 months. Which, as you may know, is roughly the amount of time it takes Richard Linklater to parallel park. (Netflix)

PREMIERES FRIDAY: Coming 2 America — Maybe when the COVID is finally over, we’ll get that Eddie Murphy stand-up tour he’s been teasing for years. In the interim, here’s the long-awaited sequel to his classic Coming to

PREMIERES MONDAY:

PREMIERES TUESDAY: COVID Diaries NYC — The first wave of the pandemic is documented by a quintet of filmmakers between the ages of 17 and 21. In the surprising conclusion, they all decide that making actual movies is too risky and take their act to Onlyfans. Vive le upcharge! (HBO Max) orlandoweekly.com

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BY B AO L E - H U U HUMAN | PHOTO BY SABRA STARR

LOCAL RELEASES

You might not have heard of new Orlando band Human yet, but area heavy-music scene heads will certainly know the bands from which their members hail. Packing a sterling collective CV loaded with names like Khann, Dzoavits, Republicorpse, Cannabass and Android, the trio of Eric Montanez, John Farran and Josh Dulcie are the new band that the city’s punk and metal cognoscenti have been talking hard about. Well, the hot wait is just about over. Human’s debut record is easily one of the year’s most blistering releases so far, and it’s about to go off like a warhead. On Friday, March 5, the seven-song Delicacies of Extinction will drop and, OMFG, it’s a beast in a box. As heavy as it is hard, Human’s sound is a locomotive of punk-cranked death metal that delivers socially conscious polemics with raw velocity and lethal clarity. It’s a work of concentrated savagery whose bludgeoning knuckles stay bare and bloody from beginning to grisly end. The scorching mini album can be preordered through their label’s Bandcamp, where you can also listen to first single “M.Y.O.E.” About that label: Silence Is Death is a Philadelphia-based benefit tape label run by Orlando scene expat Jake Smith, whose own local résumé reads like an underground hall of fame. All profits from the label’s sales are donated to “supporting Black lives and activists fighting for Black lives.” So, heavy and righteous. Recent Orlando release Voidgazing is a marquee convergence of two leaders of the city’s experimental underground. Industrial band TTN and noise maestro Trotsky’s Watercooler (the solo vehicle of Orlando noise icon Dan Reaves) join forces here for two long drone odysseys

As heavy as it is hard, Human’s sound is a locomotive of punkcranked death metal that delivers socially conscious polemics with raw velocity and lethal clarity that add up to nearly 35 minutes of electronics and factory sounds swirling in a dance of decay. Though Voidgazing isn’t an Illuminated Paths release, production duties from Orlando’s Byson makes it a noteworthy all-star product of IP artists. It’s currently available as a name-your-price download on TTN’s Bandcamp.

CONCERT PICKS THIS WEEK

Who run the world? This week, it’s the ladies. And if you go out, respect everyone’s distance, for all our sakes.

Cat Ridgeway and the Tourists:

Rising Orlando musician Cat Ridgeway has been steady go-getting lately. She and her band are tireless performers, and her latest album, Nice to Meet You, recently broke the top 100 on Billboard’s Americana Charts. With Ridgeway’s effervescent soul leading the way, the Tourists will stay local and hold court this week at the outdoor Front Porch Series. (6 p.m. Thursday, March 4, Plaza Live, $15 general admission or $80 table for up to four)

The Indigo Room Goes Virtual:

Like the Dining Room and the Manes

Emporium of Doubt, the Indigo Room is among the city’s subterranean, grassroots network of private residences that host live shows. Since 2014, local recording engineer and music producer Chris Baranyi (“Best Local George Martin” in our 2020 Best of Orlando issue) and wife Bea Vergara have opened their downtown home for small concerts. That, of course, had to stop last year. But this month, the beat goes on safely with a four-show weekly run of webcast performances on their Facebook page. This Saturday’s launch features jazz-influenced acoustic act the Viviana Clary Band previewing songs from Clary’s upcoming album. (7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 6, Facebook Live, free)

’80s Mixtape Mayhem: As starved concertgoers increasingly seek outdoor events for their fix, one especially picturesque option is the Howey Mansion Music Series, which features jazz and classical performances at the lovely historic mansion in Howey-in-the-Hills. The next event will be a lawn show featuring local ensemble ’80s Mixtape Mayhem, who specialize in lighthearted, jazzy renditions of 1980s hits. (4 p.m. Sunday, March 7, Howey Mansion front lawn, $23) Samantha Fish: Blues fans, don’t make it an early night on Sunday. It’s not often that a slinger of this caliber rolls through town, especially these days. Over the past decade, this award-winning Kansas City blues-rock pistol has shredded her way up the charts, and this weekend she takes the stage to throw some grease on the pan. (7 p.m. Sunday, March 7, Wharf at Sunset Walk, $25) baolehuu@orlandoweekly.com orlandoweekly.com

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health and safety guidelines. $6-$100. Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, centralfloridafair.com THROUGH MARCH 25

Down the Rabbit Hole

Immersive, outdoors, Alice in Wonderland-inspired theatrical experience brought to you by Creative City Project. $22-$25. Mead Botanical Garden, 1300 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park, meadgarden.org THROUGH MARCH 14

End of the Rainbow “ R O B E R T R E E DY: R E V I VA L” [ AT T H E P O L A S E K M U S E U M ]

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1st Thursdays: Bella Donna

Celebrate both Women’s History Month and local creativity at this evening event that features a meet-and-greet with mall-pop icon Tiffany, “’80s glam attire optional.” 6 p.m., $15-$55. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave., omart.org

Front Porch Series featuring Cat Ridgeway & the Tourists Singer/songwriter dynamo Ridgeway and her compatriots headline the Plaza Live’s outdoor stage. Expect to hear some tunes from newly released album Nice to Meet You. 6:30 p.m., $15-$80. Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave., plazaliveorlando.org

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OMA Book Club: Homeland Elegies: A Novel

A discussion of the book Homeland Elegies by Pulitzer Prize winner Ayad Akhatar. The work will be discussed through the lens of OMA’s current A Boundless Drop to a Boundless

“SAN PEDRO #4” BY ROBERT REEDY, MIXED MEDIA, 24.5” X 41.5“

Ocean exhibition. 2 p.m., $30. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave., omart.org F R I D AY, M A R C H 5

CuBop

The CuBop sextet delves into the “Latin-infused side of the Blue Note catalog” with a program featuring works by Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, Horace Silver and more. Livestreaming option also available. 7 p.m., $5-$25. Timucua Arts Foundation, 2000 S. Summerlin Ave., timucua.com

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Acid Mothers Temple: Levitation Sessions

The forever-weird Japanese collective of psych-rock maestros briefly emerged from lockdown last year and gathered in Hikone, Japan, to “send up an offering to the sky” with sound and feedback. The film of that offering will be screened (or streamed) as a one-night only outdoor event at Dirty Laundry. 7 p.m., $5-$20. Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave., willspub.org

Frontyard Festival: Deadpool

The 2016 Ryan Reynolds vehicle based on Deadpool, Marvel

Comics’ “Merc With a Mouth.” Going to be some wild sounds ringing out through downtown that night. 7:30 p.m., $5-$10. Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., drphillipscenter.org

Mayor Buddy Dyer’s Neighborhood and Community Summit

Daylong summit bringing together residents and community leaders and officials for presentations and networking opportunities to build stronger communities. The event will be fully virtual this year. 9 a.m., free$20. City of Orlando, orlando.gov

A Night With Kaleigh Baker

Powerhouse Central Florida singer Baker holds court downtown. 7 p.m., $10. HÄOS on Church, 123 W. Church St., haosonchurch.com

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Central Florida Fair

The Central Florida Fair is celebrating its 109th anniversary with plenty of entertainment options like the Sea Lion Splash, Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean, racing pigs and new

Experience Judy Garland in the midst of one of her iconic comebacks in Peter Quilter’s Tony-nominated Broadway play. $48-$64 for a two-person table. Theater West End, 115 W. First St., Sanford, theaterwestend.com

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Josephine

Orlando Shakes’ first in-person production of 2021 is based on the life of Josephine Baker. $70 for a two-person table. Darden Courtyard, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St., orlandoshakes.org FEB. 26-APRIL 4

Mamma Mia

It’s impossible to watch this jukebox musical without giving in to the pure campy joy of it. $11$30. Athens Theatre, 124 E. Florida Ave., DeLand, athensdeland.com

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American Artists in the Southwest From the Melanson Holt Collection

Work by painters and printmakers who lived in Taos and Santa Fe throughout the 20th century, including many indigenous artists. $5. Mennello Museum of American Art, 900 E. Princeton St., mennellomuseum.org

THROUGH JUNE 30

American Journey: Two Centuries of Art and Culture

Explore the ever-changing visions of America in art drawn from OMA’s permanent collection. $15. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave., omart.org T H R O U G H D E C . 31

Art Encounters: Community or Chaos

Works from CFAM’s collection reflecting on the systemic nature of racial injustice in the United States. Free. Cornell Fine Arts Museum, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park, rollins.edu/cfam T H R O U G H M AY 2

A Boundless Drop to a Boundless Ocean

This collaborative exhibition between OMA and the American University in Cairo brings you works by 21 U.S.-based artists of Arab and Iranian heritage. $15. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave., omart.org MARCH 8-APRIL 23

Celebrating the Genius of Women – 10 Year Retrospective

View works from winners of the yearly Celebrating the Genius of Woman arts competition over the last decade. Free. 101 E. Central Blvd., ocls.info T H R O U G H M AY 2 9

Jane Turner: The Evolution of an Artist

A retrospective exhibition of painting and sculpture from this self-taught Eatonville artist. Free. Hannibal Square Heritage Center, 642 W. New England Ave., Winter Park, hannibalsquareheritagecenter.org

T H R O U G H M AY 8

One World: International Women Artists of Florida

A showcase of work from nine working artists across the state of Florida. Free. Crealdé School of Art, 600 St. Andrews Blvd., Winter Park, crealde.org

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Pushing the Envelope: Mail Art From the Archives of American Art

Inside the hidden DIY world of international “correspondence” art through several decades. Free. Cornell Fine Arts Museum, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park, rollins. edu/cfam T H R O U G H M AY 9

Rania Matar: On Either Side of the Window, Portraits During COVID-19

Lebanese American photographer Matar presents an affecting and very timely twist on the notion of a portrait. Free. Cornell Fine Arts Museum, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park, rollins.edu/cfam

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Robert Reedy: Revival

An exhibition of painting, sculpture, ceramics, metalwork and collage from this unique Orlando artist. $10. Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens, 633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park, polasek.org T H R O U G H M AY 2

Second Chance: Artwork by Bryce Hammond

Artist and educator Hammond presents a collection of mixedmedia work that was completely reimagined and reworked as a reaction to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. $10. Museum of Art DeLand, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, moartdeland.org THROUGH MARCH 7

Yesterday This Was Home: The Ocoee Massacre of 1920

Landmark exhibition marking the 100-year remembrance of the Ocoee Election Day Massacre, the largest incident of racist voting-day violence in U.S. history. A must-see exhibit in its final days. $8. Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd., thehistorycenter.org n

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“DEVASTATION” I am at a loss. I am devastated. I just found out my husband has been sexting with another woman. As if that wasn’t bad enough, this woman is his first cousin! And this has been going on for years! I’ll give you a moment to recover from that jaw drop. OK, now the background. We’ve been married for almost 30 years. Our relationship is not all wine and roses, but we had counseling years ago and decided we wanted to grow old together. We have similar interests, we love spending time together, and it’s just not the same when one of us is gone. Our sex life was never “off the charts” and, yes, this was one of our main problems. He wanted a lot of sex and I was content with very little. I came to believe he was content too and that he long ago accepted that spending his life with me meant this would be how it was. And I truly believed that our marriage was monogamous. Now I know that only I was monogamous. If it were any other women than his cousin, I might be able to deal with this! I feel like I can’t talk to anyone! All I can think of is how disgusting and disappointed my children, who are in their 20s, and his family would be if they found out. Years ago, when my children were small, I noticed some flirtatious behavior between her and my husband. I confronted him and demanded to know what the hell was going on! I thought that was the end of it! I was wrong! I was on my husband’s iPad when I found their explicit chats along with requests for “visuals.” I went to my husband and asked if they had ever gotten together physically. He told me no. A few days later we were on our way to a big family event and this cousin was supposed to be there. With me standing next to him he called her and left a message disinviting her. She called him back and he answered on speaker and I said hello and then asked her if she was fucking my husband. She sounded surprised and caught off-guard, but she said no. We are about to move to a new place to retire! Now what?!? Insane News: Cousins Erotic Sexting Trouble! Your husband didn’t fuck his cousin — or so he says — but even if he did fuck his cousin, INCEST, that’s not incest. Don’t get me wrong: Most people are thoroughly squicked out at the thought of cousins fucking. And cousin fucking is, in fact, incest-adjacent enough that most people can’t distinguish it from actual incest. But you know what does make a distinction between incest and cousin fucking? The law. First-cousin mar-

riages aren’t legal in all American states, but they’re legally recognized in almost all states. They’re also legal and legally recognized in Canada, Mexico, the UK, the EU, Russia, and on and on. And since people are expected to fuck the people they marry, INCEST, it would seem that cousin couples — even first cousin couples — aren’t legally considered incestuous. Mark Antony, Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein all married first cousins. The actress Greta Scacchi married her first cousin. Your husband’s cousin says she isn’t fucking your husband. Seems to me that this is one of those cases where, even if you suspect you’re being lied to, you should take what you’ve been told at face value and avoid looking for evidence that might contradict it. Your marriage is still monogamous … if you define cheating narrowly. I happen to think everyone should define cheating narrowly, INCEST, because the fewer things that “count” as cheating, the likelier a couple is to remain successfully monogamous as the decades grind on. Conversely, the more things a couple defines as cheating, INCEST, the less likely it becomes that their marriage will remain monogamous over the years. Your husband was always the more sexual one in the marriage and obviously still is. He made his peace with having less sex than he might’ve liked over the last three decades because he loves you and wants to be with you. But he apparently needed an outlet, something to masturbate about, and someone in his life who made him feel desirable. And if he was going to swap indecent sexts with someone to meet those needs, maybe … just maybe … it was better he did it with this woman than with someone else. As terrible as it is to contemplate, INCEST, the incest-adjacent nature of this connection is an insurance policy of sorts. Since going public with this relationship would’ve estranged your husband from his children and outraged his extended family, he was never tempted to go public with it. While she wasn’t an ideal choice, and while a cousin wouldn’t be my choice, she wasn’t someone your husband would or could ever leave you for, right? Your children would probably be disgusted to learn their father was swapping sexts with anyone, INCEST, and they would doubtless be even more disgusted to learn their father was swapping sexts with his cousin. So don’t tell them. Your husband isn’t going anywhere. You still get to spend time with him, you still get to retire with him, you still get to grow

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old with him. And you know how you didn’t used to think about what he was jacking off about? Back before you stumbled over those explicit chats? Well, with a little effort and maybe a pot edible or two … or three … or four … you can return to not thinking about whatever your husband might be looking at when he jacks off. And finally … Your family shouldn’t be getting together for “big events” in the middle of a pandemic — unless you don’t want to live long enough to retire. Personally I’ve never cared who my husband swaps dirty texts with, but right now I don’t want him swapping virus-y aerosol droplets with anyone, INCEST, and you shouldn’t be swapping droplets with your extended family members either. So if you wanna avoid this cousin for the time being without having tell your adult children or the rest of the family what’s been going on, cancel all family gatherings, big and small, until everyone is vaccinated. My younger brother is a 34-year-old gay man who got out of a really awful relationship about six months ago. Less than a month after that, he met a lovely new guy who is 26 and things seemed to be really great. They just spent Valentine’s Day together, posted cute photos on social media, etc., and 10 days after that the guy dumps my brother. He’s incredibly mature about it, says he thinks they’re best friends but something is missing and he doesn’t want to string my brother along. My brother is beyond devastated and at 34 it’s the first time he has ever been dumped when he was this in love. I’m trying to be supportive and help guide him through the pain, but he’s truly a wreck about it. I sympathize but to be completely honest I felt this kind of pain for the first time when I was around 15 or 16, and I’ve been with my current partner for 14 years. Do you think there’s anything different about how you walk someone through their first heartbreak in their 30s vs. their teens? Helping A Brother In Turmoil Your brother got into a rebound relationship and got dumped — it sucks and it’s awful and it hurts, HABIT, but it happens all the time and people get over it. Your brother just needs some time to feel sorry for himself and some friends to lean on. Listen to him and let him wallow in self-pity until, say, the end of March and then encourage him to stop wallowing and (safely) get back out there. mail@savagelove.net

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Legal, Public Notices 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, March 23, 2021 2:00 p.m., or thereafter, at: Sanford Depot 2728 W 25th Street, Sanford, FL 32771 321363-1902 #1131 Shatara Cooper #106-111-115-1210 Gerald Kan #1704 Brian Burrowes #1421 Barbara Hunt #1363 Jermaine Mcneil #1313 Tekeavias Byrd. 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: March 3 and March 10, 2021. AUCTION Extra Space Storage – Store 8138 1001 Lee Rd. Orlando FL. 32810 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 Rd. Orlando, FL. 32810 (407) 4893742, March 12th, 2021 @ 12:00 PM David Rodriguez- Household Goods, Barry Dinkel- Household goods, Tiquilla Bradford -Household goods, Twila Mcdaniel- household goods. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction.

Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. AUCTION Extra Space Storage – Store 8138 1001 Lee Rd. Orlando FL. 32810 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 Rd. Orlando, FL. 32810 (407) 4893742, March 19th, 2021 @ 12:00 AM Paul White-Household Goods; Magic Burgers- Restaurant Equipment; Niakia Holmes- Furniture and household goods; Magic Burgers- Equipment. The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. AUCTION Extra Space Storage – Store 1631 5753 Hoffner Ave, Orlando, FL 32822. Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 5753 Hoffner Ave, Orlando, FL 32822 (407) 212-5890, March 12, 2021 @ 11:30 AM: Vivian Capriles- Household goods. Mary Olsen- Household goods. Benito Cruz Morales- Household goods. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: March 12, 2021 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 Dawn Farrell - Christmas & house items; Renee Rupa Carter- washer, dryer and totes. 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.

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Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: March 12,2021 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. 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. Woody Premilienchairs,bins,bags,boxes- Deidra Hart- furniture,boxes.William K Evans armoire,grill,tote.-Cruz Castillo-office furniture,golf clubs.boxes,Mylinda Hawkins furniture,boxes,bags,mini fridge.Brian Hall-resturant equipment. Brenda J Gonzalez household items,bike.- Joseph John Swider/Joseph Swider-golf clubs,tools,boxes,household items. 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 3/12/2021 @ 12:00PM: Jesse Wedick Household goods. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: March 12, 2021 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage 831 N. Park Avenue Apopka, FL 32712 (407) 450-0345 Michael Stewart-files boxes, two basket ball tropies. -Steven Mickler3 boxes, games controllers, games console, glass jars. 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.

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Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: March 12, 2021 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage 12709 East Colonial Drive Orlando FL 32826, 407-634-3990. Ciera Marie Young: rug, folding table, bags, couch, armoire, IIyssa Marie Mueller: artwork, lamp, personal items, computer, bed, furniture, Betania S Garcia Tait: mirror, totes, mini fridge, bags, clothes, the auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

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Legal, Public Notices Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 13597 S Orange Ave Orlando, Fl 32824, 407-9102087 on 3/12/2021 @ 11:45am. Lourdes Yajaira- Hoursehold items. Ruben Carrasquillo- Household Items. Aaron Fenner- Household items and music equipment. The 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: 540 Cypress Parkway Kissimmee, FL 34759, on 3/12/2021 @ 1:45PM Timothy Taylor personal items, William Luft Household items, William Luft Household items, Jessica Gonzalez Personal items, Stephanie Torres Household items,Alisha Macias Stuffed Animals, Bins, Clothing, Mattress, Boxes The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 1305 Crawford Ave St. Cloud, FL 34769, 407-504-0833 on 3/12/2021 @ 1:00pm Misty November Patrick mattress & boxes. The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 408 N Primrose Dr Orlando FL 32803, 321-285-5021 on 3/12/2021 @ 12:15 pm. Minx Nguyen-household items, Angela Bland- Household items, Janelle Ramos- Household items, Kylie Himes- totes and boxes. The auction will be listed and advertised

on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 5603 Metrowest Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32811, 407.516.7751 on 03.12.2021 @ 11:00 am. Osiel Torres clothes and tools; Meghan Castro bed, table; Alisha White furniture, boxes, soda, chair; Amanda Carey furniture boxes; Joe Scott household goods. Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 3820 S Orange Ave Orlando FL 32806, 321.270.3440 on 03.12.2021 @ 11:30 am. Andrew Rojas Household items. Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 7360 Sand Lake Rd, Orlando FL 32819 407.634.4449 on 03.12.2021 @ 12:30pm. Giulliana Luza Household Goods, Sabrina Boudreau Household Goods Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 5592 LB McLeod Rd, Orlando, Florida 32811, 407.720.2832 on 03.12.2021 @ 2:00 pm. Gloria Sims, Household goods; Jane Soares Guidi, Household goods and furniture. Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 3501 S Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, FL 32839, 407.488.9093 on 03.12.2021 @ 3:00 pm. LEROY SOLOMON CLOTHES; Anthony Velez - Boxes, Personal items; Melvin Pridgen - dressers, clothes; Contanya Wiggins - Clothes; Edmond Jonel - shoes, clothes, household items; Gamante Bertrand - Furniture, Boxes; Calvin Douglas - Mattress, sofa, boxes; Richard Bunge - Boxes, tv. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: March 12, 2021, 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 Jeannie Hart- 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. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF FLOYD KELLER, Deceased. Division Probate. File No. 2021-CP-000215. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Floyd Keller, deceased, whose date of death was November 9, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court for Orange County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 425 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, Florida 32801. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is 3/3/2021. Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Elizabeth Bertrand Email Address: lizabeth@palumbobertrand.com. Florida Bar No. 97814 Palumbo & Bertrand, P.A., 2205 E. Michigan St., Orlando, Florida 32806. Personal Representative: /s/ Roberta Hagg, 1527 Selma Ave., Orlando, Florida 32825. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 9TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA SEACOAST NATIONAL BANK, successor by merger with BankFIRST 815 Colorado Ave., Suite 205 Stuart, Florida 34994, Plaintiff, v. CAPITAL TRADERS AND INVESTMENT, LLC; ALISAN

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ONSOY a/k/a MARC ALI COOPER; NEDRET ONSOY; HARVEY J. CAPULLO; AMERICAN EXPRESS, FSB n/k/a AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK; COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE OF DOUGLAS PARK & DEANS COURT, INC.; STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE WEST; DAVID C. VONDERAU; GERALD LEFEBVRE; ORANGE COUNTY FLORIDA; BERTHA BOSWELL; RAYMOND COLLINS; INEZ COLLINS; THANEY & ASSOCIATES, CPAS, P.C.; UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2; UNKNOWN TENANT #3; UNKNOWN TENANT #4; UNKNOWN TENANT #5; UNKNOWN TENANT #6, Defendants. CASE NO.: 2020-CA-009443-O NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 18th day of March, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., at public sale online at www.myorangeclerk. realforeclose.com, the undersigned Clerk will offer for sale the real estate described as follows: Parcel 1: The West 153.57 feet of the North 231 feet of the East 1/2 of Lot 57, (less the North 15 feet for road right-of-way), WEISSINGER’S FAIRVILLA SUBDIVISION, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book H, Page 93, of the Public Records of Orange County, Florida. Parcel 2: The East 1/2 of Lot 57, WEISSINGER’S FAIRVILLA SUBDIVISION, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book H, Page 93, of the Public Records of Orange County, Florida, LESS the East 304 feet of the North 231 feet, and LESS the East 152 feet. TOGETHER WITH an easement for ingress and egress over the East 45 feet of the West 1/2 of aforesaid Lot 57. Parcel 3: Lot 1, less road right of way, S & S MOTORS REPLAT, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 54, Page 61, Public Records of Orange County, Florida. together with all structures, improvements, fixtures, and appurtenances on said land or used in conjunction therewith. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale. The aforesaid sale will be made pursuant to a Final Judgment entered in this cause on February 12, 2021. DATED this 12th day of February, 2021. /s/ HOUSTON E. SHORT FOR THE COURT Attorneys for Plaintiff Houston E. Short Florida Bar No.: 717592 GUNSTER, YOAKLEY & STEWART, P.A. 200 S. Orange Ave., Suite 410 Orlando, Florida 32801 Email: hshort@gunster.com and dmowery@gunster. com (407) 648-5077. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA. JUVENILE DIVISION. CASE NO. P20-DP-69 IN THE INTEREST OF: A.G., a male child DOB: 01/29/2020. SUMMONS

AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND GUARDIANSHIP, STATE OF FLORIDA. TO: Otha Garrett, Address unknown. A Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in this Court regarding the above referenced child. You are to appear before Circuit Judge, John D. Galluzzo, on the 5th day of April, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at the Seminole Juvenile Justice Center, 190 Eslinger Way, Sanford, FL 32773, for a TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY HEARING. You must appear on the date and time specified. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD NAMED IN THE PETITION ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR YOU MAY BE HELD IN CONTEMPT OF COURT. The mother/father are hereby advised, pursuant to §39.802(4)(d) and §63.082(6)(g), Florida Statutes, that a parent whose rights have not yet been terminated has the right to seek a private adoptive placement for the child, and to participate in a private adoption plan, through an adoption entity as defined in §63.032(3), Florida Statutes. As required by §63.165, Florida Statutes, the State further gives notice of the existence and purpose of a state registry of adoption information. The purpose of the Florida Adoption Reunion Registry is to reunite persons separated by adoption where both parties seek such reunion. Persons affected by an adoption may list themselves and their contact information on the registry. Registration is completely voluntary. Additional information is available at http://adoptflorida. com/Reunion-Registry.htm. Contact information for the registry is as follows: Florida Adoption Reunion Registry, Florida Department of Children and Families, 1317 Winewood Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700. Pleadings shall be copied to: Hannah M. Crume, Esquire, State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, Children’s Legal Services, 2921 S. Orlando Drive, Ste. 150, Sanford, FL 322773 (407-328-5656). If you are a person with disability who needs any accommodation to participate in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to provision ofcertain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, Court Administration, at 301 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida, Telephone 407-665-4335, at least 7 days before your scheduled Court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time beforethe scheduled appearance is less than 7 days. If hearing impaired, call 711. Witness my hand and seal of this court at Sanford, Seminole County Florida

on this 4th day of February, 2021. This summons has been issued at the request of Hannah M. Crume, Esquire, Department of Children and Families, 2921 S. Orlando Drive, Suite 150, Sanford, Florida 32773, 407-328-5656 Grant Maloy, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller BY: /s/ Deputy Clerk, Court Seal IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA. JUVENILE DIVISION: 03/ CRANER CASE NO: DP19-408, IN THE INTEREST OF Minor Child: P.D. DOB: 02/27/2014 SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, STATE OF FLORIDA. TO: Robert Dubrey Address Unknown: A Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in this court regarding the above referenced child. You are hereby commanded to appear before Judge A. James Craner on March 23, 2021 at 10:45 a.m. at the Juvenile Justice Center, 2000 East Michigan Street, Orlando, Florida 32806, for a TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY HEARING. You must appear on the date and at the time specified. This is a telephonic hearing please dial 407-836-5646 (or toll-free 1-800-346-8020) and enter code number 517180#. The # key must be entered after the code numbers. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THESE CHILD(REN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILDREN NAMED IN THE PETITION ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. YOU MAY BE HELD IN CONTEMPT OF COURT IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 9th day of February, 2021. This summons has been issued at the request of: Rachel Stawski Dlugokienski, Esq. Florida Bar No.: 1010876 Senior Attorney for Department of Children & Families. Rachel.Stawski@myflfamilies.com CLERK OF COURT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk. (Court Seal) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN THE MATTER OF THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS FOR THE PROPOSED ADOPTION OF A MINOR CHILD. DOB: 08/10/2020. CASE NO.: 2020-DR-004944-O. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: CLARENCE SPENCER; African American Male last known location Orlando, FL. Approximately 29 years of age, Brown hair, brown eyes, approximately

6’2” and 180lbs, father of the minor child born at Winnie Palmer Hospital in Orlando FL on 08/10/2020. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses if any to Ashley Filimon, P.A. whose address is 1420 E. Concord St., Orlando, FL 32803, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 425 N, Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you and the Court may enter an Order granting the Termination of Parental Rights for Adoption of the child. Copies of all court documents for this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Courts office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Courts informed of your current address, You must file a response with the Clerk by 3/11/2021. Dated 1/14/2021, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, BY: /s/ Felicia Sanders, DEPUTY CLERK. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE: I HEREBY CERTIFY that a copy of the foregoing has been furnished via email to A CHOSEN CHILD, INC. at 1420 E Concord St. Orlando, FL 32803 this 13TH day of JANUARY, 2021. /s/ Ashley Filimon, Esq., Ashley Filimon, ESQUIRE, Florida Bar No. 0095954, Ashley Filimon, P.A., 1420 E. Concord St., Orlando, FL 32803, Telephone: (407) 801-5022, Primary E-mail: afilimon@legalperson. com, Secondary e-mail: nicole@ legalperson.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN GARY WHITTINGHAM, Deceased. File No. 2020-CP-002711-O Division: Probate NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The administration of the estate of JOHN GARY WHITTINGHAM deceased, whose date of death was January 19, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for Orange County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 425 N Orange Ave #340, Orlando, FL 32801. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served, must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against dece-

dent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: 2/24/2021. Signed on this 16th day of February, 2021. Attorney for personal representative: /s/ Georgia D.N. Robinson, Georgia D. N. Robinson, Florida Bar No. 0165440, ROBINSON LAW & MEDIATION, 1451 W Cypress Creek Rd, Suite 300, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309, Telephone: (954) 535-0827, E-Mail: robinsonlawmediation@gmail. com. Personal Representative: /s/ Veniese Whittingham, Veniese Whittingham, 932N 96th Street, Seattle, Washington 98103. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION: 07/HIGBEE CASE NO: DP 15-580 IN THE INTEREST OF MINOR CHILD: K.B. DOB: 08/20/2018. NOTICE OF ACTION TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS STATE OF FLORIDA. TO: Dominique Christopher, LOCATION UNKNOWN. WHEREAS a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in this court regarding the above-referenced child. You are hereby commanded to appear before Judge Heather L. Higbee, on Monday, March 15, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at the Juvenile Justice Center, 2000 East Michigan Street, Orlando, Florida 32806, for a TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY HEARING. You must appear on the date and at the time specified. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THIS CHILD. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MIGHT LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD NAMED IN THE PETITION ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. Pursuant to Sections 39.802(4)(d) and 63.082(6)(g), Florida Statutes, you are hereby informed of the availability of private placement with an adoption entity, as defined in Section 63.032(3), Florida Statutes. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 4th day of February, 2021. This summons has been issued at the request of: Audrea Beth Ashcraft, Esquire, Florida Bar No.: 101358, Audrea.ashcraft@ myflfamilies.com. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk (Court Seal)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION: 3/ CRANER WESTGATE SERVICE CENTER CASE NO.: DP19-480. IN THE INTEREST OF MINOR CHILD: M.B DOB: 1/22/18, NOTICE OF ACTION TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, ADVISORY HEARING. STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Taylor Key, ADDRESS UNKNOWN. WHEREAS a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in this court regarding the above-referenced child. You are hereby commanded to appear before the Honorable A. James Craner, Judge on Tuesday, April 9, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. at the Juvenile Justice Center, 2000 East Michigan Street, Orlando, Florida 32806, for a TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY HEARING. You must appear on the date and at the time specified. THIS HEARING WILL BE CONDUCTED BY TELEPHONE CONFERENCE. TELEPHONE CONFERENCING INFORMATION: Phone Number: 407-836-5646 Conference Code (Judge Craner): 517180# FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THIS CHILD. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MIGHT LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD NAMED IN THE PETITION ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. Pursuant to Sections 39.802(4)(d) and 63.082(6)(g), Florida Statutes, you are hereby informed of the availability of private placement with an adoption entity, as defined in Section 63.032(3), Florida Statutes. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 25th day of February, 2021. This summons has been issued at the request of: Layali Salem, Esquire. Florida Bar Number 0111746 Senior Attorney for State of Florida Department of Children and Families Children’s Legal Services 882 S. Kirkman Road, Suite 200 Orlando, FL 32811 Layali. salem@myflfamilies.com. PLEASE CALL THE ATTORNEY AT (407) 563-2324 IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk (Court Seal) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA, JUVENILE DIVISION: 3/ CRANER, CASE No. DP18-743 IN THE INTEREST OF MINOR CHILD: S.M. DOB: 11/10/2007. NOTICE OF ACTION, TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, STATE OF FLORIDA To: Christopher Page, address unknown. WHEREAS A Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in this court regarding the above-referenced child(ren).

You are hereby commanded to appear before Judge A. James Craner on March 26, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Juvenile Justice Center, 2000 East Michigan Street, Orlando, Florida 32806, or Via telephone call at 407-836-5646, code 517180# for a TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY HEARING. You must appear on the date and at the time specified. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THESE CHILDREN. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MIGHT LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THESE CHILDREN. YOU MAY BE HELD IN CONTEMPT OF COURT IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 22nd day of February, 2021. This summons has been issued at the request of:Jennifer McCarthy, Esquire Florida Bar No.: 0086793, Children’s Legal Services, Jennifer. mccarthy@myflfamilies.com By: /s/ CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, Deputy Clerk, (Court Seal) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA, JUVENILE DIVISION: 03/ CRANER CASE NO.: DP18-681 IN THE INTEREST OF: C.B. DOB: 12/14/2009, Z.B.P. DOB: 12/17/2001, minor children. SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, STATE OF FLORIDA. To: DARRICK PRICE, Address Unknown. WHEREAS a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in this Court regarding the above-referenced child. You are hereby commanded to appear before Judge A. James Craner, at 10:30 a.m., on the 6th day of April, 2021, at the Juvenile Justice Center, 2000 East Michigan Street, Orlando, Florida 32806, for a TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY HEARING. You must appear on the date and at the time specified. This is a telephonic hearing please dial 407-8365646 (or toll-free 1-800-346-8020) and enter code number 517180#. The # key must be entered after the code numbers. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THIS CHILD (THESE CHILDREN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD (OR CHILDREN) NAMED IN THE PETITION ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE. “Pursuant to Sections 39.802(4)(d) and 63.082(6)(g), Florida Statutes, you are hereby informed of the availability of private placement with an adoption entity, as defined in Section 63.032(3),

Florida Statutes.” WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 24th day of February, 2021. This summons has been issued at the request of: Nancy A. Robak, Attorney for the State of Florida Department of Children and Families 400 West Robinson Street, Ste. N211, Orlando, FL 32801, (407) 921-7169. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk, (Court Seal) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA. Case: 2020-DR011976-O. Division: 42 – Greg A. Tyna. IN THE INTEREST OF: ZAHAVI AURIEL ATKINSON, Child JANELLE GRANT, Petitioners, and MERCEDES BREAUNNA GRANT ATKINSON and RHYEL MARTEZE ATKINSON. Respondent(s). AMENDED NOTICE OF ACTION for PETITION FOR TEMPORARY CUSTODY BY EXTENDED FAMILY. TO: RHYEL MARTEZE ATKINSON: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action for Petition for Temporary Custody By Extended Family has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to the Petitioner’s Attorney, Michele M. Bernard, Esq. whose address is Holistic Legal, P.A., 390 N. Orange Ave. #2300, Orlando, FL 32801, on or before MARCH 25TH, 2021, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at: ORANGE County Courthouse, 425 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32801. A phone call will not protect you. Your written response, including the case number given above and the names of the parties, must be filed if you want the Court to hear your side of the case. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided, which is to each person their personal property and any marital property or items and monies to Petitioner. Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings. DATED: 1/26/2021 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT by: /s/ Deputy Clerk (SEAL)

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION: 41 CASE NO. 19-DP-91 IN THE INTEREST OF A.P. DOB: 08/21/2018, J.P. DOB: 05/30/2011, C.P. DOB: 12/18/2014 Minor Children. NOTICE OF ACTION AND OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS STATE OF FLORIDA TO: Christopher Perez (unknown address) A Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in this court regarding the above-referenced children; you are to appear before Judge Laura Shaffer, on April 19,2021 at 9:15 a.m. at the Osceola County Courthouse at 2 Courthouse Square, Courtroom 4C, Kissimmee, FL 34741, for a TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY /ADJUDICATORY HEARING. You must appear on the date and time specified. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THESE CHILDREN. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILDREN WHOSE INITIALS APPEAR ABOVE. “Pursuant to Sections 39.802(4)(d) and 63.082(6)(g), Florida Statutes, you are hereby informed of the availability of private placement with an adoption entity, as defined in Section 63.032(3), Florida Statutes.” DISABILITIES NOTICE: If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, Court Administration, Osceola County Courthouse, 2 Courthouse Square, Suite 6300, Kissimmee, Florida, (407) 742-2417, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. WITNESS my hand as the Clerk of said Court and the Seal, this 2nd day of February, 2021. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Court Seal) By: /s/ Deputy Clerk.

The following items are lost or abandoned property found in Orange County. Item, Mfr., Location Found US Currency, Sprawling Oak Dr. US Currency, Chickasaw Trl US Currency, Tradeport Dr. US Currency, Dr. Phillips Blvd. Property not claimed will be disposed of per Florida State Statutes Chapter 705. For more information call 407 317-7570 M-F 8am to 5:00pm

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Legal, Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION: 41 CASE NO.: 19-DP-153. IN THE INTEREST OF: Z. K. I., DOB: 10/24/2019, Minor child. NOTICE OF ACTION AND OF ADVISORY HEARING FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS. STATE OF FLORIDA. TO: KAYLA MARIE INMAN, Unknown Address A Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in this court regarding the abovereferenced children; you are to appear before Judge Laura Shaffer, on May 10th, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at the Osceola County Courthouse at 2 Courthouse Square, Courtroom 4C, Kissimmee, FL 34741, for a TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY HEARING. You must appear on the date and time specified. If you cannot enter the courthouse due to the pandemic, use the conference call information: Dial 1(800)719-7514, Conference Code # 530781. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THIS CHILD. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD WHOSE INITIALS APPEAR ABOVE. “Pursuant to Sections 39.802(4)(d) and 63.082(6)(g), Florida Statutes, you are hereby informed of the availability of private placement with an adoption entity, as defined in Section 63.032(3), Florida Statutes.” DISABILITIES NOTICE: If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, Court Administration, Osceola County Courthouse, 2 Courthouse Square, Suite 6300, Kissimmee, Florida, (407) 7422417, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. WITNESS my hand as the Clerk of said Court and the Seal, this 15th day of February, 2021. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Court Seal) By: /s/ Deputy Clerk. NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Campis Med, Inc, of 10822 Cabbage Tree Loop, Orlando, FL 32825, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: The Vanity Room It is the intent of the undersigned

to register “The Vanity Room” with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. Dated: 2/22/2021 NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Maida Media, whose email address is: josie@maidamedia.com, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: Maida Media It is the intent of the undersigned to register “Maida Media” with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. Dated: 2/23/21 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 9:30am and RUNS CONTINUOUSLY. U-Haul Ctr Alafaye -11815 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32826 on March 9th, 2021: 1430 Jorge Santiago, 1405 Kevin McDuffie, 1260 Matthew Steed, 1125 Mystery Unit, 1240 Kelly Flohn, 1504 Daniyel Rodriguez, 1114 Jodikei Robb, 1229 Jeff Adam, 1110 Jose Maisonet, 1511 Adam Williams, 1254 Ann Bridge, 1280 Ferdinand Quinones, 1124 Mauricio Ramirez. U-Haul Ctr Goldenrod -508 N Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL 32807 on March 9th, 2021: 704 Eliu Diaz, 322 Rafael Rosada, 1303 Alyssa Oconnor, 516 Tanya Gummere, 1504 Tangela Robinson, 403 Gerald Padilla, 416 Vitalina De Leon, 512 Mystery Unit, 337 Blanca Gorldis, 510 Hiram Roman, 730 Kayla Hollingsworth, 235 Normaris Cotera, 114 Edsel Rodriguez, 731 Zigler Galvez, 728 Erika Tumar, 305 George Smith, 523 Mystery Unit, 740 Marc Rioseco, 634 Ernst Charles, 1410 Lissette Cardona. Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that Storage King USA at 2925 N Poinciana Blvd Kissimmee, FL 34746 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 March 19th, 2021 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. Unit #1026 - Michael Knueppel and Unit #3185 Tiffany Graham NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE March 10, 2021 at 8:00AM at My Towing Company 1800 N Forsyth Rd., Orlando FL 32807. Will sell the following vehicles to the highest bidder 08 Chevy Malibu Blue 1G1ZJ57B584270735 Term of the sale are cash. My Towing Company reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Vehicle sold as is, no warranty, no guarantee, no title. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: ADAM AYED ENTERPRISES LLC gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 3/19/2021, 09:00 am at 9712 RECYCLE CENTER RD ORLANDO, FL 32824- 8146, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. ADAM AYED ENTERPRISES LLC reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids. 5N1ED28T41C589778 2001 Nissa 1G1ND52F85M193581 2005 Chevrolet JM1BL1TF0D1767708 2013 Mazda 1G1FB1RS1H0135491 2017 Chevrolet. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: NEW GENERATION TOWING AND RECOVERY, LLC. gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on the following dates, 08:00 am at 10850 COSMONAUT BLVD ORLANDO, FL 32824, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. NEW GENERATION TOWING AND RECOVERY, LLC. reserves the right to accept or reject any and/ or all bids. MARCH 21, 2021 JN8AR05Y9WW213385 1998 Nissan L2BB9NCB2FB202080 2015 JBLC LEHTCB171JR000073 2018 RIYA WBAPH7G54ANM52083 2010 BMW MARCH 30, 2021 KM8K12AA9LU523440 2020 Hyundai NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: NEW GENERATION TOWING AND RECOVERY, LLC. gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on the following

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dates, 08:00 am at 2603 OLD DIXIE HIGHWAY KISSIMMEE, FL 34744, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. NEW GENERATION TOWING AND RECOVERY, LLC. reserves the right to accept or reject any and/ or all bids. MARCH 21, 2021 JN8AR05Y9WW213385 1998 Nissan NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Preston’s Towing. gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on the following dates, 07:00 am 605 E Donegan Ave, Kissimmee, FL 34744, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. 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: March 26th, 2021 WDCTG4EB8FJ184420 2015 Mercedes-Benz 1B7GG23Y4VS2178002 1997 Dodge 2C3CDZAG4HH536060 2017 Dodge KNDJ23AU1L7099229 2020 Kia. NOTICE OF SALE The following vehicles will be sold at Public Sale for cash to satisfy lien pursuant to F.S. 713.78 on March 24, 2021 at 9:00 am at Dynamic Towing, 6408 Old Cheney Hwy., Orlando, FL. (407) 273-5880 2011 HYUN 5NPDH4AE8BH043941 2014 MERZ WDDGF4HB8EG229654 2007 SUZI JS1SP46A972101266 2008 NISS 1N6BA07D78N354754 2004 MITS JA4LZ31FX4U004069 2015 CHRY 1C3CCCBG8FN532502 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: 2011 Volkswagen VIN# WVWHV7AJ7BW252543 2003 Toyota VIN# 4T1BE30K93U225944 2005 Ford VIN# 1FAFP34NX5W256833 2012 Taoi VIN# L9NTEACW8C1000073 2010 Volkswagen VIN# 3VWJZ7AJ9AM008278 2013 Chrysler VIN# 2C4RC1BG3DR608590 To be sold at auction at 8:00 a.m. on March 24, 2021 at 7301 Gardner Street, Winter Park, FL. 32792 Constellation Towing & Recovery LLC

The following vehicles / vessels will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, in pursuant to FL Statutes 713.78, 713.785, 713.585, at Lienor’s address to satisfy a lien against said vehicles for towing, repairs and storage charges. No titles, as is, cash only. Net proceeds deposited with clerk of court; owner/lienholder have right to hearing and post bond; owner may redeem vehicle(s)/vessel(s) for cash sum of lien; auction held in reserve Tito Auto Body & Paint LLC 9765 S Orange Blossom Trail STE 45 Orlando, FL 32837 Account of Christian Lopez Garcia 2019 Toyota VIN 5YFBURHE1KP949566 Cash sum to redeem vehicle is $10040.01 Sale date is March 21, 2021 at 9 AM. Towlando Towing & Recovery Inc 1310 McCoy Road Orlando, FL 32812 Account of Progressive Casualty Ins. Co 2017 Audi VIN WAUD2AFH5HN002515 Cash sum to redeem vehicle is $2685.00 Sale date is March 26, 2021 at 9 AM 3/3/21

Employment Car Salesman: Resp for assist’g client to find a vehicle; test drive & negotiate the sale; review inventory & rprt to owner; anlyz client credit, send docs to bank for credit approval. Req’s 2 yrs of exp in Car Sales & must be fluent in Portuguese. Mail resume to: Car Experts LLC.4825 Edgewater Dr Orlando FL 32804 Engineering: Construction Field Engineer for Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Inc. (Orlando, FL). Use eng prncples to ensre all wind trbne instlltn & cnstrctn actvties at wind frms cnfrm to cmpny’s hghly tech specs & qulty reqs. Req. Bach in Elctrmchncl Eng, Elec Eng, Mech Eng, or rel + 3 yrs exp in job offrd or acc alt occu. Mst hve 3 yrs of exp w/ the fllwng sklls: exp in cnstrctn pwr gnrtn, wind gnrtn; exp wrkng w Siemens Gamesa Wind tech; trblshtng exp on cmplx lftng eqpmnt; exp in oprtng & trblshtng pwr cntrl & prgrmmng of rmtly oprte hydrmchncl eqpmnt; exp in trblshtng sngle & 3 phse gnrtrs & intrfce in on/off grid wind trbne systms; exp readng & intrprtng 1 lne-diagrms, pnt to pnt trmnts & blueprnts of each dscplne usd in bldng of utlty scle wind frms; exp in leadng dvrse teams in remte lctns; exp intrprtng cnstrctn prcdres, idntfctn of imprvmnts, & strmlnng cnstrctn prcsses dpndng on site & prjct cndtns; trblshtng exp elctrmchncl spcialty tools & its prgrmmng; exp in rmte accss of cnfgrng srvce prts for spcialty tools; exp usng qulty tchnques

bsd on SGRE qulty prgrm; exp in CAD SW sch as CATIA; & exp in the use of MS Offce prdcts. Able to wrk drng weeknds or hldys if prjct needs are crtcl. Mst hve a vld drvr’s lcnse & pssprt. Apprx 98% trvl req. Telecmmtng prmttd whn not at cstmr site. Mail rsms Neha Prasad, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Inc., 4400 Alafaya Trail Q2, , Orlando, FL 32826. Ref NP/MO. Must be authrzed to wrk in US prmnntly. F/T Cost Engineer Orlando, Florida - Outlet Realty Immediate F/T position for a Cost Engineer. Most be able to form the following duties: prepare estimates for planning, organizing, and scheduling work. Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare costs, materials, and labor estimates. Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to the cost estimates. Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops. Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures. Establish and maintain tendering process and conduct negotiations. Prepare and maintain a directory of supplies, contractors, and subcontractors. Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction. Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project. Requirements: Bachelors in Engineering AND 12 months of experience in construction or related field. How to Apply: Resumes to: janeth@outletrealty. com or Mail to: Outlet Realty, Attn: Janeth Llanos, 5120 Curry Ford Rd., Orlando, FL 32812 Software Implementation Analyst needed for Green Mile LLC, Orlando, FL 2 execute & mng Co’s SW Imp projs & provd usr trng of SW for dom and Int clnts. Asst in cre8ing, modifying, & upding Imp proj’s docum & prcs. Prep proj status rpts. Sup the Co’s sales proc by Assting in cust dat studs & responding to RFP’s. Perf SW tsts 2 reproduce clnt issues. Validate SW fixes made by the dev tm & validate new functionalities in new SW Vers. Provd ongoing & post-sales sup 2 clnts after SW Imp. Req H.S. deg + 2 yrs exp in job offered. F/T mail res: Green Mile, 5736 S. Semoran Blvd., Bldg. D, Orlando, FL 32822.