THE PREMIER LGBTQ BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY
ORLANDO Vol. 7
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TABLE OF CON TENT S
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ABOUT ORLANDO
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RESTAURANT GUIDE
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
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BAR GUIDE
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LGBTQ ORGS & ATTRACTIONS
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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ABOUT ORLANDO LGBTQ Orlando Orlando offers many theme parks for you to dicover such as Universal’s Islands of Adventure™, SeaWorld® Orlando, Discovery Cove®, Screamin’ Gator Zip Line at Gatorland, Coca-Cola Orlando Eye, Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows, La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil, IFLY Orlando Indoor Skydiving and more. When the sun goes down, Orlando heats up. Adults wanting to let loose can opt for downtown dance clubs, cozy pubs, cigar lounges, comedy clubs, live music and a number of area wineries and breweries. Mango’s Tropical Café Orlando combines lavish dining with vibrant dancers and live music, while ICEBAR Orlando features the largest permanent ice bar in the world. Discover a shopper’s paradise like no other destination in Orlando. Designer brands and the hottest fashion trends are always in style at The Mall at Millenia and The Florida Mall where shoppers will find top department stores. Today Orlando has much more to offer than Disney with many theme park choices, a growing live music scene, and yes, a vibrant gay bar and club scene too. If Gay Days at Disney hasn’t already tempted you, be sure to check it out, you’ll love it.
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RESTAURANT GUI DE La Bella Luna Savory Italian cuisine, comfortable surroundings, and friendly service. 4886 New Broad Street, Orlando, FL
Pom Pom’s Teahouse and Sandwicheria Cool artwork, warm atmosphere 67 N Bumby Avenue, Orlando, FL Cheesecake Factory At The Mall of Millenia 4200 Conroy Road, Orlando, FL
Le Coq Au Vin Fine French fare 4800 S Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL
Seasons 52 Fresh, gourmet, healthy 7700 West Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL
The Ravenous Pig American Gastropub 565 W Fairbanks Avenue, Winter Park, FL
Enzo’s On The Lake Great Food, Better Location 1130 S. Hwy 17-92, Longwood, FL
King Bao 710 N Mills Avenue, Orlando, FL
Linda’s Winter Park Diner Great food, Cash Only 1700 West Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, FL
JJ’s Fusion Grille Orlando’s new dining experience 2950 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL
Sea Thai Restaurant Best Thai Restaurant 3812 E Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL
Border Grill Fresh-Mex A Mexican eatery featuring made-to order dishes & a salsa bar in a counterserve space. 5695 Vineland Road, Suite A, Orlando, FL
Maggianno’s Family-style Italian dinners 9101 International Drive, Orlando, FL
Pio Pio Best Rotisserie Chicken in town 5752 International Drive, Orlando, FL
Shari Sushi Lounge Where the beautiful people eat sushi 621 E Central Blvd., Orlando, FL
Chef Art Smith’s Homecoming Disney Springs fine dining 1602 E Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL
White Wolf Cafe Antiques Row dining institution 1829 N Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL
Market On South Orlando’s vegan commissary kitchen 2603 E South Street, Orlando, FL
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewery Man-food lover’s paradise 4151 Conroy Road, Orlando, FL
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EVENT SCH ED ULE AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
BOTTOMLESS RUMPUNCH!
SIP N’ SHOP
AUG 15
SEPT 16
Beautiful Outdoor Venue downtown. Tickets Start at just $10. VIP Tables very limited! Jerk Chicken, Jerk Lobster! N more. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
Join us for our monthly Sip n’ Shop from 5-9PM on the Third Thursday of each month! Come support local artists and makers. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
AUG 28
SEPT 19
Black Joy Festival will be held on Saturday, August 28th from 10 am- 2pm at Blue Jacket Park. It is an opportunity for the community to come together to center joy and celebrate joy with each other. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
A FREE Monthly Market featuring vendors who support a healthy lifestyle. Join us for an experience of joyful connectedness and creative community. Details at eventbrite.com.
BLACK JOY FESTIVAL
LIVING GREEN - A MONTHLY MARKET
AUG 21
SEPT 25
RNB AND PAINT EVENT
SPACE COAST PRIDE FESTIVAL
Come enjoy your favorite R&B songs from the early 90’s till now. Includes entry, materials, and 1 complimentary drink. See more about this event at eventbrite.com.
Touch of Grey Rescue will be a vendor at the Pride Festival with some of our adoptable dogs and lots of merchandise! Visit eventbrite.com.
SEPT 26
AUG 21
DONUT FEST ORLANDO
MOON MERCADO
Love Donuts? Who doesn’t? Enjoy beer? Us too — so join us for the sweetest event in your town! Donut Fest curates our favorite donuts and guests can simply enjoy a Sunday Funday while sampling donuts, enjoying beer, coffee and more with a fun-filled tasty event! Learn more at eventbrite.com.
Moon Mercado features locally grown plants, handmade art, vintage home decor, handcrafted apothecary, intentionally sourced metaphysical tools, wearable artwork, custom made jewelry, crystal cleansing, spiritual readings, good eats, an energetic release ritual + a full moon drum circle. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
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BAR GU ID E Hanks Neighborhood cruise bar North Orlando - 5026 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL
Southern Craft Classic and creative hand-crafted cocktails are served in a bar with an industrial feel. 2405 E South St, Orlando, FL
Savoy Lively, multiroomed gay nightclub with dancers, billiards, TVs & an outdoor patio. North Orlando - 1913 N Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL
The Monkey Bar Upstairs martini lounge where patrons sip creative cocktails on a balcony overlooking Downtown. Located in: Wall Street Plaza 26 Wall St 2nd Floor, Orlando, FL
BarCodes Bears love beer! Downtown - 4453 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL
Latitudes Palm trees & a DJ add to the festive energy of this tropical-themed outdoor hot spot. 33 W Church St 3rd Floor, Orlando, FL
Stonewall Your friendly neighborhood dive Downtown - 741 W Church Street, Orlando, FL
The Hammered Lamb Lively pub with ping pong, live music & an outdoor bar area, plus lamb items on the food menu. 1235 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL
Southern Nights The place to be for dancing, meeting people, and drag shows 375 S Bumby Avenue, Orlando, FL Bar Louie When you just want to chill and catch the game with friends. 7335 West Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL
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EVENT SCH ED ULE OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
HALLOWEEN BOO-TIQUE
MONDAY KARAOKE AT GRIND GASTROPUB
OCT 2
NOV 1-29
Few among the artists in Jeanine Taylor’s orbit turn out the haunts like those featured in her upcoming Halloween Boo-tique. The artist roster will feature the likes of Melissa Menzer, Darlene Allen, Kerry Schmidt, Anthony Pack and Patty Bonner. Details at eventbrite.com.
Indoors in the pub, great food and great atmosphere. A fun, good time. Be an entertainer, or be entertained! Dance, sing, drink, eat... a great way to start the week on a high note. Want to know more? Visit eventbrite.com.
NOV 6-27
OCT 14
LAKE MARY FARMERS MARKET
GIRLS IN WONDERLAND GAY ORLANDO
Central Park is near the corner of Lake Mary Boulevard and 4th Street. Enjoy fresh produce, large and small plants, orchids, honey, baked goods, assorted nuts, handmade jewelry, wood crafts, pet food and treats, & more! Visit us online for details at eventbrite.com.
Girls in Wonderland the biggest LGBTQ festival in Florida. Comedy , dance party, mixers, pool parties and so mush more. You must come to Welcome Center at Host Hotel - Orlando Grand Resort at Celebration to receive you weekend pass wristaband. Tickets can be purchased at eventbrite.com.
NOV 7-28
EAST ORLANDO FARMERS MARKET & MORE
OCT 16
We are located in the Waterford Lakes Town Center at 13 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32828. The market is located in the parking lot between Zaza’s & Marble Slab Creamery in the parking lot, this is an outdoor event. Visit eventbrite.com.
3RD ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF FALL
We are thrilled to be hosting our 3rd Annual Festival of Fall (formerly called Fall Craft & Vendor Street Fair)event at the City Center in Port Orange on October 16th from 10am to 3pm. We have vendors, crafters, artisans, face painting, food trucks and more lined up. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
NOV 13 & 14
FLORIDA KIDS AND FAMILY EXPO The Florida Kids and Family Expo was created in 2014 by two Central Florida moms that want to help other families find services, products, and more for their Central Florida families. Details at eventbrite.com.
OCT 16
2ND ANNUAL PUMPKIN FESTIVAL Lifestyle Festivals is putting on the 2nd Annual Pumpkin Festival October 15th17th at Grove in Wesley Chapel. There will be a Pumpkin Patch, Full Carnival, Food Trucks, Craft Vendors, Costume Contest, Dog Costume Contest, Mr and Ms Pumpkin and Truck or Treat. Visit eventbrite.com.
DECEMBER DEC 1-31
ONE TEAM SCAVENGER HUNT ORLANDO Puzzling Adventures™ are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an
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2020-21 EVENT SCHEDULE JANUARY
adventure race, and an informative selfguided tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer questions or solve puzzles to receive your next instruction. Visit us online at eventbrite.com.
JAN 1
NIGHT OF A MILLION LIGHTS
For 52 magical nights, visitors can watch a dancing lights show in a fairytale neighborhood; stroll amidst millions of lights, featuring a sparkling tree trail; enjoy festive music and holiday treats; take a tram ride through the storybook Village and create unforgettable memories at the place. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
DEC 3-31
DIVA ROYALE DRAG QUEEN SHOW
Featuring The Finest In Orlando Drag Queen Dinner and Brunch Shows and Female Celebrity Impersonation. Get Up Close And Personal With Your Host Diva Drag Queen and Her Guest Drag Queen Divas. Details at eventbrite.com.
JAN 9
LONGWOOD FOOD TRUCKS
“Longwood Food Trucks”. Bring your family out for “fun in the park” a Reiter Park , where you can hang out with friends, family, and neighbors. Enjoy some of the area’s best food trucks, and Reiter Park. Details at eventbrite.com.
DEC 5-26
R&B KARAOKE NIGHT
Come and sign, have the time of your life with friends on the big stage, winner gets a free champagne also drink specials all night. Find us on Facebook.
JAN 29
SHOP-A-PALOOZA
DEC 5-26
Our First Craft & Vendor Event of 2022 at a new location! Vendors, crafters, artisans, one of a kind items, local businesses, face painting, kids games, food trucks and more, all in one place! Mark your calendars to join us for this amazing event! Details online at eventbrite.com.
ANYTHING GOES LIVE DAY PARTY IN ORLANDO. Anything Goes Live Day Party Inside of Central Florida Newest Venue. Ladies Free, Gentlemen Free Till 5pm Reduced After. Hosted by: DJ Norie, DJ D Strong. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
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LGBTQ COM MU NI TY ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
LGBT+ Center Orlando The Center promotes the well-being of the Central Florida Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities. 946 N Mills Avenue, Orlando, FL Central Health Center HIV/STD testing available. 832 W Central Blvd., Orlando, FL Planned Parenthood Westside Birth control, STD testing and women’s health facility. 726 S. Tampa Avenue, Orlando, FL Orlando Gay Chorus The Orlando Gay Chorus is a renowned performing arts organization dedicated to amplifying the voices of the LGBTQ community in Central Florida. Web: orlandogaychorus.org
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BUSINESS D IRECTO RY ADOPTION Znosko & Reas P.A................................................... 35
LAWN SERVICES Quality First Lawn & Shrub Care............................... 1
ASSISTED LIVING Providence Living at Maitland................................ 21
MED SPA Ovosk Med Spa....................................................... 26
AUTO DEALERSHIP Central Florida Lincoln of Orlando......................... 29 Mercedes Benz of South Orlando......... back outside cover
MEMORY CARE Providence Living at Maitland................................ 21
AUTO/ MOTORCYCLE INJURY ATTORNEY Law offices of Michael B Brehne, P.A..................16-17
MORTGAGES Amber Parr- The Mortgage Firm............................. 10 Susie Carlton- Element Funding............................... 3
CANCER TREATMENT Central Florida Cancer Care Center........................... 8
PACKING & SHIPPING The UPS Store......................................................... 31
CARPET & FLOORING Sanford Carpet and Flooring.................................. 15
PERSONAL INJURY Law offices of Michael B Brehne, P.A..................16-17 Mubarak Law............................................................ 5
CPA MKA CPAs and Advisors.......................................... 25
PRINTING The UPS Store......................................................... 31
CRIMINAL DEFENSE Kerestes Law Firm PLLC........................................... 33 The Law Office of Corey I. Cohen P.A......................... 9
RADIATION THERAPY Central Florida Cancer Care Center........................... 8
ELECTRICIAN Altech Electric......................................................... 33
REAL ESTATE Bruno Machado: Premier Sotheby’s International Realty.............18-19 Lois Rawson- Coldwell Banker Realty..................... 35
EXTERMINATOR Kerin Solutions....................................................... 28
RETIREMENT PLANNING Certified Financial Group, Inc................. front inside cover
FAMILY LAW The Glicken Law Firm.............................................. 27 Znosko & Reas P.A................................................... 35
ROOFING CONTRACTOR Mid Florida Exteriors Inc......................................... 33
FINANCIAL PLANNER Moran Wealth Management.............................12-13
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT The Guest House Ocala LLC..................................... 23
FINANCIAL PLANNING Certified Financial Group, Inc..........front inside cover
TITLE SERVICES Orlando Title Services LLC....................................... 35
HEALTH CARE CNS Healthcare....................................................... 11
TRAUMA THERAPY The Guest House Ocala LLC..................................... 23
HOTEL Magic Village Yards | Magic Village Views.............. 28
WEALTH MANAGEMENT Moran Wealth Management.............................12-13
IMMIGRATION LAW Mubarak Law............................................................ 5
WRECKER SERVICES Johnson’s Wrecker Services Inc................................ 7
INSURANCE Ana Regina Myrrha- American Insurance Point...... 32
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