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7 ICYMI

Orlando city commissioner Roger Chapin hired a former opponent to become his new aide, hundreds rallied at City Hall against ICE over the weekend, KFC must pay two Orlando workers $200K over sexual harassment claim, and other news you may have missed last week. Plus “This Modern World”

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From further eroding abortion rights to making it harder to access the state’s meager unemployment benefits, Florida lawmakers have filed a number of bills they hope to turn into law this year. Here are the bills to keep an eye on in 2026

13 Know your rights

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ARTS+ CULTURE 17 Seen and heard

Orlando music photographer Hannah Howells debuts Silence Is a Symphony exhibition at CityArts

19 Live Active Cultures

The 10th iteration of Orlando Fringe’s Winter MiniFest showcased a curated selection of 20-odd new and returning productions, as well as significantly improved attendance

FOOD+ DRINK 21 A Xi’an-ing example

Slap Hand-Ripped Noodles goes over with a biang biang

FILM+ MUSIC

25 Couchsurfing

New shows streaming this week: Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials, The Rip, WWE: Unreal and more

27 Wildflowers

Aoife O’Donovan plays hometown show as part of Grammy-winning folk trio I’m With Her

29 This Little Underground

Dayspells’ “Lost in Syndication” starts out as an indierock lullaby that gazes up at the night sky between states of consciousness. Then, midway through, it suddenly lifts off with a big guitar drop that rockets the song right up into the stars

BACK PAGES 30 The Week

Our picks of the best things to do this week, plenty of event listings, and concerts down the road.

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33 Gimme Shelter!

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Hundreds rallied at Orlando City Hall to protest ICE killing of Renee Good

Hundreds of people rallied outside Orlando City Hall on Sunday as part of a coordinated, national weekend of action in protest of an ICE agent’s killing of Minneapolis poet Renee Good. According to The Guardian, at least 32 people died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody last year, the highest number in decades. Protesters in Orlando denounced Trump’s mass deportation agenda and the irreparable harm it’s caused. Good, a U.S. citizen born in Colorado, was fatally shot three times in the face by an ICE agent last Wednesday as the 37-year-old attempted to flee armed federal immigration enforcement agents. City leaders say she was acting as a legal observer. Good had just dropped off one of her three children at school before her killing. Advocates in Orlando called on the state and local governments to end their collaboration with ICE and for state lawmakers to approve a bill that would require ICE agents to properly identify themselves and establish other accountability measures.

KFC agreed to pay $200K for sexual harassment, retaliation charges affecting Orlando workers

Kentucky Fried Chicken will pay two Orlando workers $200,000 as part of a settlement reached over sexual harassment and retaliation charges levied against the global fast food chain. The settlement, or conciliation agreement, was announced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which enforces laws against workplace discrimination. According to the EEOC, a local KFC illegally fired one of its Orlando workers in 2022 after she spoke up about sexual harassment on the job. Another worker in a similar position was found to have experienced the same harassment and retaliation, through an EEOC investigation.

Orlando extended free parking downtown for 2026

Roger Chapin hired his former opponent for $69K job as aide

The samples were obtained through a variety of means, including ordering online, to make sure that it was “not a one-off shipment.” The state has placed the testing results on a website called exposingfoodtoxins.com, and those results show that the metals included mercury, arsenic, lead and cadmium. The brands tested include several manufactured by national industry leaders. Infant formulas are not regulated by the state, but DeSantis said it is important Florida and other states do independent testing to “drive accountability.” The push by Florida to test infant formula comes several months after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. directed the Food and Drug Administration to look at ingredients used in infant formula.

DeSantis called for a special session on redistricting in April

Gov. Ron DeSantis last week called a special legislative session in April to redraw congressional districts, as Republicans seek to maintain control of the U.S. House in this year’s elections. With Florida’s regular 60-day session starting next week, DeSantis called the special session for the week of April 20, at least in part to give the U.S. Supreme Court time to rule in a pending Louisiana redistricting case. The DeSantis administration also rescheduled a qualifying period for Florida congressional candidates. The call came after the Florida House, whose leaders have clashed with DeSantis on a variety of issues during the past year, started a redistricting review. Redrawing lines in the middle of the decade would be highly unusual, as redistricting traditionally occurs after the U.S. census is released. President Donald Trump has pushed several Republican-controlled states to redraw districts in advance of the 2026 elections. Democratic-dominated California has responded with its own redistricting effort.

Downtown Orlando’s free parking initiative will live on for yet another year, city officials announced last week, as part of the city’s Park DTO program. The program offers free two-hour parking (when users enter the code “ParkDTO” in the ParkMobile mobile app) at all metered and non-metered parking spaces downtown. According to the city, the code is valid 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It’s part of an effort to encourage locals and visitors to patronize businesses and explore the city’s center. As of last Tuesday, the initiative has been extended until Dec. 31, 2026, or until allocated funding for the program is expended. This year, the usage limit has been increased to 16 codes per account, up from last year’s 12. The Park DTO program was first launched as a temporary incentive during the COVID-19 pandemic to encourage foot traffic downtown. It was relaunched in 2023, and has proved popular ever since. Orlando city commissioner-elect Roger Chapin has chosen former opponent Chris Durant to serve as one of his two office aides, telling Orlando Weekly that he believes Durant has the “passion” and “commitment” to help effectively serve the community. Durant, a 24-year-old real estate professional and political newcomer, placed third in a five-way general election conducted last November for the same District 3 City Council seat that Chapin was sworn into Monday, Jan. 12. Because no candidate received more than 50 percent of the vote in the November general election, a runoff election was held between Chapin and Mira Tanna, who placed second. Chapin later won the runoff election, held the following month, with 51 percent of the vote to Tanna’s 48 percent. The victory came after Durant swiftly endorsed Chapin and even hit the campaign trail as a paid canvasser for Chapin in early November. Campaign finance records show Chapin’s campaign paid Durant at least $6,000 for “contract labor” over the course of the month between the general and runoff elections. According to city documents, Durant will be paid an annual salary of $69,355 as Chapin’s new aide, serving in a “trainee” capacity.

Florida found heavy metals in more than half of baby formulas tested

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[ news + views ] without parental consent. It’s labeled a “parental rights” bill by its Republican sponsors. • Sponsored by: Sen. Erin Grall (R-Vero Beach) and Rep. Kim Kendall (R-St. Augustine) • What supporters say: “This bill reaffirms the fundamental role of parents in their children’s education and healthcare decisions, ensuring that their rights are respected and that they remain integral to their children’s lives,” said Rep. Kendall. • What opponents say: Opponents described a similar proposal that failed to pass last year as “horrible,” arguing that the bill would make it harder for the most vulnerable teenagers (e.g., teens without supportive parents) to access reproductive healthcare services. • Has this bill been filed before? Yes, this is a repeat bill that failed to pass during a previous legislative session. • Progress: Referred to committees. 2. HB 289/SB 164: Give fetuses some of the same legal rights as children

SESSION PRIMER

lorida’s 60-day legislative session for 2026, where lawmakers will deliberate over which political proposals they believe should become law, begins Jan. 13 and is scheduled to run through March 13. More than a thousand bills are filed by state lawmakers in the Florida House and Senate each year, although only a fraction of those bills (less than 300 in 2025) end up gaining enough momentum to secure passage in both chambers and be sent to the desk of the Florida governor for final approval. So far, more than 1,200 bills and counting have been filed for the 2026 session, covering a range of issues spanning from vaccine mandates to specialty license plates; diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives; and business owners’ability to sue local governments over local laws they

don’t like. Potential property tax reform, renaming campus roadways for the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and a further erosion of abortion rights are also on the agenda. “This is going to be a challenging year for our state, as working families and seniors struggle with an affordability crisis with rising costs of rent, property insurance and groceries,” Cheyenne Drews, deputy communicators director for the advocacy group Progress Florida, told Orlando Weekly. A projected 1.5 million Floridians are expected to be being kicked off their health insurance this year, she added, due to the expiration of federal healthcare subsidies that previously made certain healthcare plans more affordable. Public schools in Florida, meanwhile, are struggling to keep their doors open amid “billions of taxpayer

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dollars being siphoned off to unaccountable corporate schools,” Drews pointed out, referring to the state’s expanded (and controversial) voucher program. “Florida’s elected leaders have a responsibility to the people of our state who deserve the resources and freedoms to make the decisions that are best for them and their families,” Drews said. Florida Democrats, who are outnumbered by Republicans in the state Legislature more than two to one, have rolled out their own affordability agenda for session. But let’s remember: Hundreds of bills filed each year are ignored or see little movement — and many of those include proposals from Democrats that Republicans just don’t want to touch. All bills filed by lawmakers have to clear two or three smaller committees of lawmakers with majority support before they reach the full House and Senate for votes by the full chambers. That’s a lot to get through in 60 days. Based on conversations with lawmakers and various advocacy groups, we’ve put together a shortlist of some of the most important bills we’re keeping an eye on heading into session that are likely to move forward in the state House and Senate. All buckled up? Let’s get into it:

HEALTHCARE AND REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM BILLS 1: SB 166/HB 173: Make it harder for teens to access contraceptive care and STI treatment

This legislation would make it harder for minors under age 18 to access contraceptive care or treatment for sexually transmitted illnesses

This legislation would give fetuses and embryos some of the same legal rights as human children by allowing parents to sue for damages over the wrongful death of an “unborn child.” The term “unborn child,” under the proposal, is defined as “a member of the species Homo sapiens, at any stage of development, who is carried in the womb.” • Sponsored by: Sen. Erin Grall (R-Vero Beach) and Rep. Sam Greco (R-St. Augustine) • What supporters say: Supporters liken fetuses and embryos to babies that have already been born and argue that they deserve the same legal rights. • What opponents say: Opponents say this will have a chilling effect on OB-GYNs and healthcare practitioners. Drews, with Progress Florida, adds the bill “could jeopardize IVF [in vitro fertilization], chemotherapy, and abortion access if the partner, abuser, or rapist of a pregnant patient is able to sue for the loss or termination of the pregnancy.” • Has this bill been filed before? Yes. Similar legislation has been filed during a previous legislative session but failed to pass. • Progress: The House version has already passed three legislative committee hearings ahead of the start of session and is ready for a vote by the full House; SB 164 has cleared its first of three committee hearings. 3. SB 1044/HB 993: Make it harder to access IVF

This legislation would add additional barriers to accessing in vitro fertilization services, a fertility treatment that can help women get pregnant. The legislation would, in short, enact stricter informed consent requirements in order to receive IVF. • Sponsored by: Sen. Erin Grall (R-Vero Beach) and Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka (R-Fort Myers) [continued on page 11]

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[ news + views ] [continued from page 9] • What supporters say: Orlando Weekly did

not receive responses from either sponsor about their support for this legislation ahead of publication. • What opponents say: Rep. Anna Eskamani (D-Orlando) said on social media that the bill “mimics the same types of politically motivated restrictions we’ve seen with abortion care, contraception and gender-affirming care.” She argues the proposal uses informed consent “to push misinformation onto people and deter them from making a decision the state doesn’t approve of.” • Has this bill been filed before? Not that we’re aware of. • Progress: Both bills have been assigned to three committees. 4. HB 663/SB 1374: Allow family members to sue providers of abortion pills

This legislation would allow a spouse, sibling or parent of someone who sought abortion pills to sue the provider or distributor of that medication for up to two years after, regardless of whether or not they receive or actually go through with taking it. The plaintiff in the suit could be awarded up to $100,000 in damages, under the proposal, if they prevail. • Sponsored by: Rep. Shane Abbott (R-DeFuniak Springs), Rep. Berny Jacques (R-Seminole) and Sen. Jonathan Martin (R-Fort Myers) • What supporters say: Neither Abbott nor Jacques immediately responded to a request for comment from Orlando Weekly on their support for this legislation. • What opponents say: Critics argue the proposal would incentivize anti-abortion abusers to sue for up to $100,000 each and make family members of pregnant people into bounty hunters. • Has this bill been filed before? No, but it’s similar to a first-of-its-kind law approved in Texas last year.

AFFORDABILITY ISSUES 5. Multiple bills: Reform property taxes

Several proposed constitutional amendments have been filed by Republican lawmakers in an effort to (sort of) heed the call from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to get Florida on the path toward abolishing property taxes altogether. Republicans aren’t in agreement about how to ease homeowners’ property tax burden, however, so this would still be a contentious debate not just between the two major parties but within the GOP, too. • What supporters say: Supporters tout it as a way to address Florida’s affordability crisis. • What opponents say: This is a proposal that critics say could hurt local governments by decimating a critical source of tax dollars used to pay for things like public safety, road maintenance and libraries.

6. HB 221/SB 1412: Create a loophole allowing employers to pay some workers less than minimum wage

This legislation would allow employers to pay certain entry-level workers, including interns, apprentices, pre-apprentices and work-study program participants less than the state minimum wage for up to nine months. That’s if the worker voluntarily “opts out” of being paid at least the state minimum wage, which is currently $14 an hour. Under the proposal, employers would be required to pay workers at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. • Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Chamberlin (R-Belleview) and Sen. Jonathan Martin (R-Fort Myers) • What supporters say: Chamberlin argues that the state minimum wage has “become a weight on Florida’s economy and a hindrance to workers seeking to improve their personal finances.” Martin says he wants to encourage employers to hire more young workers so they can gain job experience (and suffer the indignity of earning a sub-minimum wage while they’re at it?). • What opponents say: Opponents have described the proposal as unconstitutional and argue that this will enable employers to exploit young workers with little job experience and misclassify workers as “interns” in order to pay them less. • Has this bill been filed before? Yes, similar legislation was filed for consideration in 2025 but failed to pass. • Progress: The bill has been referred to three committees, but does not yet have a Senate companion. (This is important because the bill needs to pass both chambers in order to become law.) 7. HB 191/SB 216: Make it harder to get unemployment benefits

This legislation would add additional eligibility requirements (or hurdles) in order to get and keep unemployment assistance from the state, also known as reemployment assistance. The proposal, for instance, would disqualify recipients if they don’t contact at least five employers per week for a job and would mandate biweekly eligibility checks, adding to the workload of staff within the Department of Commerce, which oversees the program. • Sponsored by: Rep. Shane Abbott (R-DeFuniak Springs) and Sen. Stan McClain (R-Ocala) • What supporters say: Supporters say the proposal will help weed out fraud. • What opponents say: Opponents say the proposal would further burden the Department of Commerce (and could be costly), plus make it harder for people to access unemployment benefits. Florida already offers one of the lowest weekly benefit payouts in the nation at $275 per week, maximum. • Has this bill been filed before? Yes, this was filed for consideration during a previous session but failed to pass due to it stalling in the Senate.

• Progress: The House version has cleared two committees and is ready for deliberation by the full House. The Senate version has cleared its first of three committees.

“substantially burdens the free exercise of religion” (HB 1227).

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10. HB 229/SB 304: Punish local governments that defy federal immigration agenda

8. HB 479/SB 718: Prevent local regulation of water quality and pollution control

This legislation would prohibit counties and cities from adopting any local laws regulating water quality or pollution control. The bill would preempt such regulation to the state. • Sponsored by : Rep. Randy Maggard (R-Dade City) and Sen. Stan McClain (R-Ocala) • What supporters say: Orlando Weekly did not receive responses from the sponsors on their support for this legislation ahead of publication. • What opponents say: Environmental advocates have described it as “one of the worst water bills to be filed.” Orlando Rep. Eskamani described the preemptions to Orlando Weekly as “utterly unhinged.” Similar legislation has, in the past, faced opposition from the Florida Association of Counties (a lobbying group for county governments) and Friends of the Everglades. • Has this bill been filed before? Similar legislation was filed for consideration by lawmakers in 2023 but failed to pass. • Progress: Referred to committees. 9. HB 105/SB 588: Allow businesses to block local laws they don’t like

This legislation would expand on a 2023 law that allows a person or business owner to sue a local government to stop a local law or ordinance they deem “arbitrary” or “unreasonable” from going into effect. Under the new proposal, businesses would be able to sue over existing ordinances, too. • Sponsored by : Rep. Robbie Brackett (R-Vero Beach) and Sen. Stan McClain (R-Ocala) • What supporters say: The legislation aims to ensure “fair, consistent, and transparent enforcement” of local regulations, according to the bill text. • What opponents say: Opponents argue the proposal threatens home rule, opens the door to steep legal costs to be footed by taxpayers, and is “designed to dismantle local regulatory authority by making governance-by-litigation the new normal,” per Indian River Neighborhood Association board chair Mike Johannsen in a recent op-ed. • Has this bill been filed before? No, although it is an expansion of a controversial law that passed in 2023. • Progress: Both bills have been referred to three committees. Florida Republicans have also filed proposals seeking to preempt local governments from adopting pro-climate policies on greenhouse gas emissions (HB 1217) and local policy that

IMMIGRATION ISSUES

This legislation would allow the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to fine local law enforcement agencies that don’t cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to news website the Florida Phoenix, it would also allow families to sue a law enforcement agency or local government they allege to be noncompliant with Florida’s immigration policies, if there is evidence to suggest that this noncompliance led to the death of a Floridian at the fault of an undocumented immigrant. • Sponsored by: Rep.Berny Jacques (R-Seminole) and Sen. Jonathan Martin (R-Fort Myers) • What supporters say: “Florida stands against lawlessness,” Jacques shared in a press release. “We will stand with law-abiding citizens first and ensure that those who break our laws are held accountable.” • What opponents say: Opponents characterize this as an effort to financially punish local governments that don’t fully go along with Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda. • Has this been filed before? No. • Progress: Both bills have been referred to three committees for hearings. Ana Maria Hernandez, field director for the Florida Immigrant Coalition, told Orlando Weekly that advocates are also keeping an eye on legislation (SB 566/HB463) that would make it harder for undocumented people to acquire a car or mobile home, as well as legislation that would require law enforcement officers acting as federal immigration enforcement to wear or present visible identification while carrying out immigration enforcement functions (HB 419/SB 316).

YES, THERE’S MORE

Legislation targeting providers of gender-affirming care (HB 743), Pride flags (HB 347) and public sector unions (HB 995) has also been filed for consideration by Republican lawmakers, although it’s unclear whether there’s an appetite in the Florida Legislature this year to advance them. Legislation aiming to prohibit local governments and schools from flying Pride flags (celebrating LGBTQ+ identities), for instance, has been filed multiple times before during previous legislative sessions but has failed to pass. Jon Harris Maurer, public policy director for Equality Florida, described the proposal as overreaching and said, “The bill is as tired as it is sweeping — banning any display or representation of a rainbow flag on government property, from a lapel pin to a coffee mug.” mschueler@orlandoweekly.com

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[ arts + culture ] SILENCE IS A SYMPHONY 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15 CityArts 39 S. Magnolia Ave. downtownartsdistrict.com/cityarts free

SEEN AND HEARD

PHOTO BY HANNAH HOWELLS

Orlando music photographer Hannah Howells debuts Silence Is a Symphony exhibition at CityArts BY CH LOE GREENBERG

ive music in Orlando knows few bounds. It spans moodily lit dive bars, couch-lined living rooms, arenas, galleries, skateparks and storied concert halls. No matter the production values, or purposeful DIY lack thereof, it remains loud but fleeting. Shows end, the music fades, crowds trickle out, venues shutter for the night. What’s left is silence. But that’s exactly where Hannah Howells finds symphonies. The Orlando music photographer has spent the better half of this decade documenting live music both born in and traveling through Florida. She’s a mainstay in the city’s music bubble, immortalizing shows moments at a time, with a pointed emphasis on the artists and fans that make them what they are.

Now, her work gets an analog debut with the exhibition Silence Is a Symphony, on display at CityArts in downtown Orlando Jan. 15 through Feb. 14. The project’s name was born from a song of the same title by Tampa emo-hardcore band Novely, an ensemble Howells has shot regularly over the past two years. Its namesake reflects the exhibition’s roots in DIY, underground and the sometimes-unseen parts of local music Howells documents. Photos featured in Silence Is a Symphony represent not only big-name tour stops — Twenty One Pilots, Flipturn, Speed, Show Me the Body, Beach Fossils, Minus the Bear — but also Floridaborn bands. Add to that an ever-overlapping web of Orlando bands — Flowers for Emily, Soap Box Derby, 0 Miles Per Hour, Watts, Miracle — many of

whom Howells has worked with for years. But it is the Tampa band Novely who became the unofficial focus of the exhibition after what Howells says was a simple request made years ago that helped shape how she shoots today. “I vividly remember them telling me when I talked to them to shoot for the first time they were like, ‘Can you just make sure to get a picture of all four of us?’” They wanted to see shots of the scene, not just individual close-ups. This ask made something click in Howells’brain about how to take photos of musicians for musicians and the people they play for. “As much as it’s about the band, it’s also about the people,” she tells Orlando Weekly. “Which I think is also another important part about the

show. I want to focus it on the people that make local music what it is.” Personal connections of a similar variety that have informed her work from her start in the industry. What began as a self-proclaimed fangirl taking photos at concerts has morphed into a photographer shooting friends and colleagues. “A lot of the drive for me is that I want to give my friends a good outside perception of what their music is,” she says.“I like being able to convey what it feels like to be there.” Early in her career, Howells was often the only person who wasn’t already cemented in the industry — or wasn’t a man — shooting a particular show. Immersing herself and connecting with the people on the stage, large or small, helped her to release some of the stigma around the idea of the overly entitled concert photographer. Howells says she prefers a fly-on-the-wall approach, but there’s little chance any other fly on the wall cares as much about the music and community as she does. Even in the spaces she’s working in, she’s often still thinking about her role in the overarching atmosphere. “I don’t want to ever take away from a show. So, sometimes I’m a little more subdued with where I’m shooting, what I’m doing,” Howells says. “I won’t get a shot because I don’t want to get in somebody else’s way of experiencing.” It’s a sentiment that only further solidifies her as a musician’s music photographer. And the community Howells documents for isn’t confined to musicians and their fans. Local arts heavyweight (and occasional OW contributor) Kyle Eagle curated Silence Is a Symphony, and help with the show is attributed to the late arts mainstay and Snap curator Patrick Kahn. Howells uses the phrase “support system” to describe the people behind her, both those who helped create the exhibition and the people in the bands she spotlights. The community that’s rallied behind her has helped her to recontextualize her work amid a societal emphasis on social media praise. She hopes Silence Is a Symphony counters that and offers a more tactile, permanent glimpse into her work and Florida’s arts landscape. But more than anything else, Howells hopes viewers go on to support local music. The exhibition may be silent, but even still, it’ll be deafening. Silence Is a Symphony’s monthlong run in CityArts’ Austin Commercial Gallery kicks off with a free opening night reception Thursday. Prints will be available for purchase. The exhibition runs through Feb. 14. arts@orlandoweekly.com

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The 10th iteration of Orlando Fringe’s Winter Mini-Fest showcased a curated selection of 20-odd new and returning productions, as well as significantly improved attendance

SETH KUBERSKY, DJ NIGEL JOHN AND ORLANDO FRINGE’S GENEVIEVE BERNARD (PHOTO BY SETH KUBERSKY)

celebrated its 10th anniversary last weekend with a return to its original name (after briefly becoming FestN4) and location at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center. Attendance and general audience sentiment appeared significantly improved over last year’s events at downtown’s ArtSpace, despite the sudden passing of longtime Fringe patron and accessibility advocate Janeen Lea casting a pall over the festival. The Orlando Sentinel’s Matt Palm and I awarded this year’s Critics’ Choice Best of the Mini-Fest to Clymove X Rambüs by New York City’s Clymove Dance. Here are reviews of that show, and two of my other top picks from the 20-odd new and returning productions that were on offer:

into dramatic living sculptures. After an informational intermission, during which Clymene informally answered audience questions while her performers changed into eclectic patchwork dresses, the program concluded with 2025’s “Martha Always Said.” This slyly insightful peek behind the scenes of a dance company, inspired by the cattiness and camaraderie that complicates relationships between strong women, featured Josephine Brunner — who looks and moves remarkably like Clymene did 20 years ago — trying to fit in among her competitive colleagues (JoVonna Parks, Khaila Espinoza, Samara Taylor, Arianna Stendardo). Tying this all together was a thrilling musical soundtrack by Kurt Rambus, aka Orlando’s DJ Nigel John, who has now collaborated with Clymove on nine projects. Much more than a mere mixtape, Rambus blended ’70s funk and acid jazz with lo-fi beats and Afro-futurist drones into a darkly cinematic soundscape. While many dance concerts are composed of brief pieces no longer than a pop song, it’s especially refreshing to see more substantial works with enough running time to develop and breathe. Like the acclaimed Alvin Ailey and Elisa Monte troupes that Clymene trained with, her Clymove is grounded in the roots of classic modern dance, and offered Orlando audiences a mouthwatering taste of Manhattan-quality movement.

Clymove X Rambüs

Cracks

Orlando Fringe’s Winter Mini-Fest

Longtime Fringegoers who fondly remember choreographer Mary Clymene from her days with Voci Dance will welcome her return to Central Florida’s stages after over a decade away, now accompanied by her own very own women-driven dance company and fellow Voci veteran Nigel John. The first 20-odd-minute segment, 2024’s “Hips,” began with a flesh-colored pile of tangled bodies and ASMR-style animal noises evoking the African savanna. Gracefully feline floor work, sensual and athletic, built into breathtaking feats of balancing that elevate ordinary weight-sharing to acrobatic heights. Distorted dialogue delivered a paean to liberated femininity (“Feral fertile and fanged; she was never just the songbird, she was the vulture”) while lighting designer Conor Mulligan silhouetted the dancers’ diverse bodies

You may meet more than 80,000 people in your lifetime, but pay especially close attention when Claire Lochmueller says hello at the start of her blackly comedic autobiographical monologue, because what would be a simple introduction for anyone else is for her a declaration of identity decades in the making. Claire lived her first 30 years as a screaming voice trapped inside a cis-masculine shell named Matt. Catholic school confessions to bluenosed Benedictines and endless marching at military school did nothing to dispel Lochmueller’s gender dysphoria, a diagnosis that she struggled to accept despite experiencing debilitating depressive disassociation, which drove her into alcoholism. Lochmueller’s Cracks crammed humor within the horror stories — like her confession of teenage stolen valor or the paranoid lengths she

went to purchase woman’s clothing — but her pain always lingered beneath the laughs, and her vivid evocation of a panic attack triggered one of the most visceral moments of empathy I’ve experienced at Fringe. The script’s timeline periodically became tangled in tangents, and I wish director David Resnick had slowed down some of the most intense moments in order to allow the emotions to land. However, Lochmueller’s contagious climactic euphoria upon embracing her true self after a lifetime of self-destructive denial made this essential viewing, especially in an age when trans Americans are under assault.

Vampira: A Hollywood Horror Story

Few of them know it, but every black-glad goth hanging around a Hot Topic owes a debt to Maila Nurmi, aka Vampira, the pioneering television horror hostess who became a cautionary tale during the end of Hollywood’s Golden Age. She finally gets her due in writer-performer Ingrid Garner’s ghoulishly good one-woman show, in which she fully inhabits the wasp-waisted Plan 9 From Outer Space star’s iconic persona (which was shamelessly appropriated years later by Elvira). The child of a temperance preacher and an alcoholic, Nurmi “never caught the gist of being human.” Fleeing her unhappy home for Hollywood, she was befriended by Orson Welles, Marlon Brando and James Dean (among other up-and-coming a-listers) before becoming a short-lived sensation in her own right. Garner isn’t merely a name-dropper; Nurmi made a measurable impact on these legendary men’s lives, even though she’s largely been overlooked. Despite that erasure, the subversive impact of Vampira’s mesmerizingly morbid sensuality on repressed Eisenhower-era Americans continues to echo today in punk music and fashion. Garner’s gossip-packed, tightly paced theatrical tribute to Nurmi was informative and entertaining, but also deeply emotional at points; I only wish a shocking 11th-hour twist had been revealed earlier in time to address its implications. Vampira’s reputation is long overdue for a resurrection, and Garner’s inspirational interpretation of this iconoclast against mid-century domesticity could make viewers want to go out and “terrorize normalcy” themselves. skubersky@orlandoweekly.com orlandoweekly.com ● JAN. 14-20, 2026 ● ORLANDO WEEKLY

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[ food + drink] SLAP HAND-RIPPED NOODLES 6532 Carrier Drive 407-337-6999 instagram.com/slap.noodles.usa $$

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Slap Hand-Ripped Noodles goes over with a biang biang BY FA IYAZ KARA

y first visit to Slap Hand-Ripped Noodles happened to be on the night the restaurant (very quietly) opened. I popped in at around 8:30 p.m. — a pit stop on a late-night airport run — and took a seat at an empty booth in a largely empty restaurant. When I left, I was convinced it was the last time I’d shovel their food in such a hushed setting. The next day, a wait for a lunchtime seat clocked in at 90 minutes, while an hour-long line — for four hours straight — greeted dinnertime guests. I’m sure the Instagram reel, however amateurish, I posted the night before didn’t help to shorten those queues, but it did reveal the mastery with which chef-owner Eric

Yang, who also runs Ma Lu Bian Bian Hot Pot on West Colonial Drive, slapped and ripped those noodles before tossing them into a boiler basket. Yang, you see, spent a fair bit of time in Xi’an, the capital city of Shaanxi Province in China, learning the art of ripping noodles and plating them into fetching, meat-filled heaps of pasta-rized porn. If you’re not transfixed by the signature three-way chili slap noodles with sliced pork cooked in vinegar and spices, lightly stewed tomato and egg, and a poached mix of potato, celery and carrot sitting atop biang biang noodles ($17), slap down an extra $8 for a luscious slab of short rib and your order will draw the envy of every waiting customer.

Also in that bowl, apart from the bok choy, sprouts, cilantro, minced garlic and chopped scallions, is a spoonful of pulverized aromatics made from nine secret spices highlighted by the qin chili, a warming pepper, not overpoweringly intense but rich in flavor, that’s native to Shaanxi. Watching the powder being scalded by a pour of hot oil is as deeply gratifying as slurping those exemplary squigglers. Those who relish a bit of sweat trickling down the neck can reach out for the house-made chili oil spiked with 17 different spices. It’s as good as it gets. And really, you can’t miss with any of their noodle bowls — I’ve been just as wowed by the cumin lamb chili slap noodles ($16) as I’ve been by the all-vegetable version ($15). And then there are fried skewers (chuan’r) of the highest order. Both the crispy beef ($6), flattened into mini cutlets before being fried, and the chicken gizzards ($6) are my absolute faves. I was surprised that a lamb skewer — a common sight in Xinjiang, where chuan’r originated — didn’t make the cut. Yang may add them in the coming weeks but, until then, enjoy any of the current 10 skewered options. Well, except maybe the fish tofu ($6). I’d be fine with that one being replaced with lamb. And all skewers are served with two dipping condiments — a sweet chili sauce and a barbecue dry rub made with cumin, chili powder and a bit of MSG. No matter how full you are, just get the beef and onion dumplings ($13) in chili oil. I ran into Palm Beach Meats owner Eric San Pedro on one visit and he and I couldn’t get enough of these meat pockets, even after polishing off our noodle bowls. BTW: It’s always a good idea to have a plate of cooling cucumber-garlic salad ($8) on the table, in case things get overly heated. And a bottle of imported Arctic Ocean ($3.50), the Mexican Coke of orange soda. Slap also serves Chinese hamburgers (roujiamao), a trend that’s sure to take off once Chinese chain Bingz establishes its presence in the U.S. I sampled the “crispy pancake” filled with braised beef ($9) and it was satisfying enough. My only issue was with the baijimo — the leavened, paratha-like flatbread sandwiching the meat. Unlike Bingz, the dough here is pre-bought, not made in-house, resulting in a stiff but not-so-crispy texture. What is crispy is the restaurant’s interior. The numerous paper lanterns hanging from the restaurant’s low ceilings, as well as the Japandi decor, lend a very intimate and inviting slant to the clamor, energy and sounds of slurping. At Slap, that hits hard.

OPENINGS & CLOSINGS: Mecatos Bakery & Cafe, the homegrown chain offering Colombian baked goods, hot bites, desserts, fruit smoothies and, of course, coffee, will move into the space once occupied by The Coop at 610 W. Morse Blvd. in Winter Park. Owner Edwin Lurduy is anticipating a summer opening … Also in Winter Park, Tacos My Guey has opened in the same plaza as Donut King at 3736 Howell Branch Road … Potbelly Sandwich Works has opened its Winter Park location at 1003 S. Orlando Ave. … And Sushi Island, offering a host of rolls and an AYCE experience, has opened at 227 S. Semoran Blvd. near Full Sail … Van Goghblin Cafe has opened inside the Goblin Studios at 805 W. Central Blvd. in downtown Orlando offering a host of hand-crafted coffee drinks, matcha, chai and tea varieties … Look for Olea Taverna to open next month in The Local Bar & Grill space at 3231 Edgewater Drive in College Park. The concept is by Nazih Sebaali, who runs Grazie Modern Italian Kitchen in Audubon Park and Meza Mediterranean Grill in Baldwin Park … Aniko, The Balkan Market has opened in Ivanhoe Village offering baked and packaged goods from Eastern Europe at 1700 N. Orange Ave. … Hooked Fish Camp, a new venture from F&D Restaurant Concepts (F&D Prime, F&D Cantina and F&D Woodfired Italian Kitchen) will move into the old Hooters building near the Seminole Town Center in Sanford. The seafood restaurant is slated to open next month … Kappo Tsan by Norigami chef David Tsan is now serving Japanese kappo-style meals at 11815 Glass House Lane, just off Daryl Carter Parkway … Bambuu Asian Eatery, a fast-casual Asian fusion restaurant, has opened across from UCF at 12250 Strategy Blvd. The location also features two subconcepts: Hasuu Japan, offering Japanese cuisine, and Bambuu Bar, offering brews and shareable plates … True Island Grille has opened near Waterford Lakes at 875 Woodbury Road, serving Jamaican fare … AYCE joint Sushi Rock & Grill has opened at 525 E. Altamonte Drive in Altamonte Springs … Closings: Ivanhoe Village wine bar Arden has closed a year after opening … Colibri Mexican Restaurant has closed after serving Baldwin Park for nearly 20 years … After 36 years of sloshing downtown revelers, Tanqueray’s has also shuttered.

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German cuisine inspired by Alpine comfort staples is the draw at this Ocoee bar and grill where CIA-trained chef Daniel Gabor plates deftly executed creations from schnitzels and sausages to soups and spätzles. Black Forest cake is an absolute must. Closed Mondays. (reviewed Dec. 17) 1568 Maguire Road, Ocoee, 407-347-3020, alpinebarandgrill.com, $$$$

PERLA’S PIZZA

Nonconformist pizzas and a thumping soundtrack keep it lively at this reboot of chef Michael Collantes’ pizzeria. “Florida Man pizza” options include the “It’s Bananas” pizza with pepperoni, Calabrese peppers and bananas, and the “Hawaiian Punch” with sweet (pineapple jam), smoky (bacon), fiery (jalapeños) and pickled (onions) elements. If it’s the weekend, the banana pudding is a must. Open daily. (reviewed Dec. 10) 959 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, 689444-7143, perlaspizzafl.com, $$

H MART

The massive grocery store houses aisles full of Korean and Asian goodies, as well as a seafood market that’s worth the trip alone. The perpetually crowded food court, meanwhile, is a hub for the city’s food-crazed thanks to the vendors hawking everything from viral desserts and Korean hot dogs to katsu and infernal noodle soups. (reviewed Dec. 3) 7501 W. Colonial Drive, 407-853-8010, hmart.com, $$

MAZALA PIJJA

Indian-style pizzas and fusion spins on sports bar classics, Italian pasta and Indo-Chinese mainstays are served out of this backroom space inside the Laxmi Plaza on South OBT. Closed Monday. (reviewed Nov. 26) 1155 Doss Ave., 407-6740778, mazalapijja.com, $$

CORNER CHOPHOUSE

Pricey, Prohibition Era-style steakhouse in the heart of Hannibal Square beefs it up with prime chops, shareables, sizable desserts and a lively scene. Open daily. (reviewed Nov. 19) 558 W. New England Ave., Winter Park, 321-972-2383, cornerchophouse.com, $$$$

MOA KAI HAWAIIAN DINER

Moa Kai’s plate lunches and classic island fare carve a slice of paradise in the eastern reaches of Mills 50. Sidle up to a leather stool and bury your head in loco moco, char siu-filled manapua, fried spam musubi or sweet kalbi. Deep-fried malasadas are the way to end. Tropical cocktails

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OUTPOST NEIGHBORHOOD TAVERN

The LGBTQ-friendly sports bar near Lake Eola flows with beer and queer cheer, but the menu is less sports bar and more Grandma’s country chicken. Of note: meatloaf meatballs, pickle juicebrined fried chicken and a “Southern comfort” burger loaded with pimiento cheese, hot honey and chow-chow. Open daily. (reviewed Oct. 29) 227 N. Eola Drive, 407-203-0447, outpostorl.com, $$

LIMA 1535

The Lake Underhill restaurant plates stirring renditions of Peruvian delicacies, most notably the ever-so-rare rocoto relleno. From tostone tarts filled with lomo saltado to entrées featuring alpaca, the dishes here are all executed flawlessly. Shortbread-like alfajores are a must. There’s a full bar as well, offering pisco sours and more. Closed Mondays. (reviewed Oct. 22) 7347 Lake Underhill Road, 407-719-3474, lima1535.com, $$$

JALA

Jala takes over a space that’s seen numerous concepts come before it, but what they tout as “modern” Indian cuisine is classic to the core with a bit of smoke and theatrics. That’s not to say that such dishes as pani puri, dal makhani, kadai chicken and gajar halwa aren’t worth devouring. Open daily. (reviewed Oct. 15) 155 E. Morse Blvd., Winter Park, 407-755-3300, jalarestaurant.com, $$$

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Egyptian staples like koshary, hawawshi, sausagelike mombar and herbaceous molokhia stew are executed with aplomb from chef Gigi Elgharbawy’s food truck. Don’t pass on lemony grape leaves or rustic baba ghanouj. Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (reviewed Oct. 8) 658 Wymore Road, Winter Park, 407-408-8824, instagram.com/ the_cairo_expressfl, $$

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AGATHA CHRISTIE’S SEVEN DIALS (PHOTO COURTESY OF NETFLIX)

COUCHSURFING

Streaming premieres you won’t want to miss this week. BY STEVE S CH N EIDER

Premieres Wednesday:

Hijack Season 2 — In Season 1, Idris Elba’s insurance-investigator character, Sam Nelson, foiled the takers of a jet airplane. Now he’s thrust into a similar dilemma when terrorists hold a Berlin underground train hostage. Given that this isn’t his job in any way, shape or form, I’m starting to think the guy just might be bad luck. I’m definitely not telling him when I finally break down and try SunRail. (Apple TV)

Premieres Thursday:

Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials — This mystery miniseries is based on the exploits of one of the immortal author’s lesser-known sleuths, Lady Eileen Bundle Brent (here played by Mia McKenna Bruce). Appearing in only two novels, she was described as a 19-year-old flapper and “red hot socialist.” Just think, if she had lived 100 years later, she could have been first lady of the City of New York. (Netflix) Love Through a Prism — Twenty episodes of anime romance are what you get when a Japanese girl studying art in London finds

herself falling for one of her posher classmates. And in case you’re wondering, yes, we’re going to be relying on anime for our romance in 2026, because it turns out our ChatGPT boyfriends just wanted us to off ourselves. (Netflix)

The Upshaws — Mike Epps’ Indianapolis-based sitcom comes to its end with a seventh and final season that consists of 12 bittersweet episodes. Netflix was originally going to present Episode 12 as a coast-to-coast theatrical event, but they were worried fans on Twitter would pick it apart for its inconsistent CGI. (Netflix)

Premieres Friday:

The Rip — Writer-director Joe Carnahan casts Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in the story of some Miami police who stumble across millions of dollars in hidden loot. Will they give in to distrust and paranoia? Or will they just do what cops always do, which is close ranks and find a Black person to scapegoat? (Netflix)

Premieres Tuesday:

Ponies — Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson are the stars of a mystery series set in the Moscow of 1977, where a couple of American secretaries investigating the murder of their husbands are plunged into a whirlpool of corruption and conspiracy. I would have said a Jacuzzi of corruption and conspiracy, but Russia didn’t get those until Yeltsin. (Peacock)

Just a Dash — YouTuber and The Bear cast member Matty Matheson moves to Netflix for the third season of his cooking show, which sees him leaving the confines of his kitchen to take a freewheeling road trip into the heart of American gourmandry. Matheson told Deadline.com to expect “possibly the most insane TV show ever created in the culinary world,” which seems like a direct insult to anyone who’s ever played Jeffrey Dahmer. (Netflix)

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy — Cadets work hard to prove they have the right stuff in a new Trek series that delegates the task of setting an adult example to the likes of Holly Hunter, Stephen Colbert, Tig Notaro and Paul Giamatti. Gosh, there’s something so right about the Federation being essentially indistinguishable from the cast of an Alexander Payne movie. (Paramount+)

WWE: Unreal — Season 2 of the eye-opening docuseries takes us behind the scenes of the premier wrestling organization to witness all of the careful story-crafting that led up to SummerSlam 2025. Gosh, what could be better than an audience with the bunch who masterminded John Cena’s swan song? It’s like opening Al Capone’s vault and finding Vecna watching the last episode of Lost. (Netflix) orlandoweekly.com ● JAN. 14-20, 2026 ● ORLANDO WEEKLY

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Aoife O’Donovan plays hometown show as part of Grammy-winning folk trio I’m With Her BY MATTH EW MOYE R

rlando folk maestro Aoife O’Donovan is on her way back to the Dr. Phillips Center this week, this time with a dramatically pared-down roster of stagemates than last year’s engagement with the Orlando Philharmonic. Make no mistake, though, this is all about quality over quantity, as the show sees O’Donovan playing as part of all-star trio I’m With Her. The Grammy-winning I’m With Her — O’Donovan, Sarah Jarosz and Sara Watkins — proffer an ethereal melding of folk and bluegrass with the members’ high lonesome voices taking center stage. Despite O’Donovan being a proud local, this will be I’m With Her’s Orlando debut and she tells Orlando Weekly she’s excited to show her hometown these songs. “Even just this morning, I was at the downtown Y and somebody walked up to me and was like, ‘I’m coming to your show on Friday night,’” says O’Donovan. “I love getting to bring this band that’s been all over the world — and gotten to do so many fun and exciting things in

the last year — here to kick off 2026 with the show at Steinmetz.” I’m With Her live (or on record) is a dream proposition for serious folk- and Americanaheads — or even those on the more adventurous end of the country music spectrum — as the trio sees O’Donovan, Watkins and Jarosz uniting to get very high and very, very lonesome. For O’Donovan, their musical chemistry was immediate, though it grew out of longtime personal bonds. O’Donovan remembers that first moment of frisson well, backstage at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival in 2014. “We were sitting backstage, and we were just kind of jamming on our songs from our own solo catalogs,” she recalls. “And we started singing together, and it felt like, ‘Wow, this is different.’And we got up on stage and we did that song, and then later that night, we worked up a bunch more songs, maybe five more songs and we did a little impromptu set opening for Punch Brothers. Afterwards, we all looked at each other and we’re like, ‘I think this is a band.’” Each band member brings a formidable

musical CV to the table: O’Donovan as a solo artist and part of Crooked Still; Watkins for her violin work in Nickel Creek, solo output and sessions with everyone from The Killers to Phoebe Bridgers; and Jarosz for over 15 years’ worth of solo music that includes multiple Grammynominated albums. The bonds of friendship and admiration run deep for O’Donovan. “I met Sara Watkins in 2001 at the Philadelphia Folk Festival. She was in Nickel Creek,” she says. “I was 18, and I remember meeting Sara and thinking she was the coolest person in the world, and jamming with her backstage.” Of Jarosz, she says, “I didn’t meet her until around 2006 and she was only, gosh, like 15 years old. I was like 23 and we became friends. I ended up singing on her first solo album, and she ended up singing on a bunch of Crooked Still albums.” Though the band have been a going concern for over a decade, making music together still feels new and exciting for the trio. Rather than just punching it in towards the last shows of their 2025 touring cycle, they found themselves excitedly workshopping new music during soundchecks. “To be at your last soundcheck for your last show of a year of touring, and to be like,‘OK, how do we make this better? How do we work on the dynamics for this part? How do we stay more locked-in on this section?’” marvels O’Donovan. “Because a lot of times you get to the end of a tour and you’re just like, ‘I’m done. I don’t care how it sounds.’” The new year sees I’m With Her drastically

stripping down their stage setup to keep it fresh for both themselves and the audience. These shows feature the trio huddled around one vocal microphone, like in the glory days of the Grand Ole Opry and Greenwich Village’s Bitter End. “We’re going to be around one mic with a much more casual atmosphere, without a lighting design, without a big backdrop,” she says.“It’s a very different show. We’re excited to start the year with a show that is almost coming full circle back to how the band started.” Collectively sharing a vocal microphone is a good metaphor for the creative dynamic of I’m With Her. For O’Donovan, newest album Wild and Clear and Blue was the “most collaborative” suite of songs that she’s been a part of. The songwriting sessions were more “a writers retreat” than studio drudgery. “We got together in three different locations, in residential houses where we would be living together and sharing meals together and waking up and having breakfast and starting the day working together. We’d start with an idea and we would work through it. You’d sit there and you’d have your instruments out, your laptop out, you have lyric ideas,” she remembers. “There’s a lot of a lot going on in the album about nostalgia and finding your own way and coming to terms with your life as it is, and asking yourself these hard questions, like, ‘When do you leave? When do you stay?’ How do you make these big, heavy decisions?” Despite, or perhaps because of, this heaviness, Wild and Clear and Blue is a record that has particularly resonated with fans, critics and now even awards committees. The LP is up for both International Folk Awards and Grammys. “It’s just another excuse to hang out with my friends for the weekend and wear a cool outfit,” says O’Donovan of Grammy attendance. As conversation winds down, talk inevitably turns to the role music and performing play in our dystopian times. “Music really has the ability to bring people together and to heal in a way that I think very few art forms do. When you’re going to see a concert, you’re in the same space, you’re breathing the same air, you’re being affected by what’s coming at you in real time, the performers and the audience are coexisting,” says O’Donovan. “My goal with playing concerts is that people can come to this space and be moved but then really think about what they can take away from this by engaging with their community on a broader level.” music@orlandoweekly.com

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DAYSPELLS (COURTESY PHOTO)

LOCAL RELEASES

Dayspells are a relatively young Orlando band coming into focus. Their new two-track release is led by a song that isn’t a new song but a fresh reworking of an old song. The reimagining, however, is so significant that it sounds like not simply a new song but a new dawning for the quartet of Tim Anderson (bass), Nate Robinson (drums), Justin Swartsel (guitar, vocals) and Chris Belcher (guitar). As Swartsel puts it,“This release represents our first real introduction as a band.” “Lost in Syndication” first appeared as the closing track of Dayspells’ 2023 debut EP, Up in the Trees. The original version, like the rest of that EP, is a gently pleasing amalgam of melodic alt-rock and post-rock atmosphere. But the new take is a much deeper and moodier affair. It starts out as an indie-rock lullaby that gazes up at the night sky between states of consciousness. Then, midway through, it suddenly lifts off with a big guitar drop that rockets the song right up into the stars. These are dynamics designed for grand drama, and they result in a space-rock odyssey that hits the heights of vintage Denison Marrs. The B-side is a cover of Elton John’s “Roy Rogers” that’s also an exercise in space and vastness. Together, these songs mark a defining pivot for Dayspells, one that’s the sound of a crystallizing band coming into their own. “Lost in Syndication” b/w “Roy Rogers” now streams everywhere.

CONCERT PICKS THIS WEEK

Wyatt Ellis: In the world of traditional bluegrass, the word “young” is very relative. In Wyatt Ellis’ case, we’re not talking about someone in their 20s or 30s playing old-time music. This

Dayspells’ “Lost in Syndication” starts out as an indie-rock lullaby that gazes up at the night sky between states of consciousness. Then, midway through, it suddenly lifts off with a big guitar drop that rockets the song right up into the stars

is a kid who just got his driver’s license. Most teens his age barely have knowledge of bluegrass music, much less a mastery of it. But having debuted at the Grand Ole Opry as a guest at age 13 and then a featured performer at 14, this Tennessee mandolin wunderkind is no ordinary artist. As a sterling convergence of deep tradition and youthful vim, Ellis is one of the brightest, most gifted new stars in roots music right now. (7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, Tuffy’s Music Box, $20-$25) Carolyn Wonderland: The men tend to hog the spotlight when it comes to guitar lore, but it’s good to be reminded that the shredder’s hall of fame is not exclusively a boys’ club. That

reminder this week is roots music icon Carolyn Wonderland, who’s coming to town to hold court for two performances in a single night. In terms of chops, this Texan six-string slinger can melt butter with her ace guitar work. She was the only female lead guitarist in the storied history of John Mayall’s band — which, by the way, was a mythical hotbed that included legends like Eric Clapton, the Rolling Stones’ Mick Taylor, and Fleetwood Mac’s John McVie and Mick Fleetwood. Unlike some of her self-indulgent male peers, Wonderland doesn’t let her virtuosity overshadow the music. As a songwriter, her progressive blues sound blends certified tradition with stylistic adventurism. She also happens to pack a smoldering voice and notable skills in lap steel, mandolin, piano, accordion and trumpet as well. So bow down, bros. (7 and 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, Judson’s Live, $23.31-$46.91) Shiner, Bursting, Hollow Leg: There’s no sweeter comeback than by a band that didn’t quite get their due the first time around. After leaving an indelible mark in the 1990s underground with their massive and melodic rock and then disbanding, Kansas City post-hardcore heroes Shiner have mounted a gradual revival that was somewhat muffled by the pandemic. Now that they’re out with their first post-COVID album (BELIEVEYOUME), only their second since their 2003 breakup, Shiner are ready to take a delayed and deserved victory lap. The also-excellent openers are Chicago’s Bursting and Orlando’s Hollow Leg. This one will be historic. (7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, Will’s Pub, $15-$20) baolehuu@orlandoweekly.com orlandoweekly.com ● JAN. 14-20, 2026 ● ORLANDO WEEKLY

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Tig Notaro

The aptly named Out of Nowhere tour finds celebrated comedian Tig Notaro doing a long weekend of Florida dates, including one here at the Plaza Live. The Renaissance woman — comic, writer, director, actor and (inevitably) podcast host — has carved out one of the most eclectic careers in modern showbiz, careening from Star Trek spin-off Starfleet Academy to the achingly confessional stand-up album Live on through to producer credits on evocative new doc Come See Me in the Good Light about poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley’s cancer journey. Make attending this one a late New Year’s resolution. 7:30 p.m., Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave., plazaliveorlando.org, $66-$203. — Matthew Moyer FRIDAY, JAN. 16

Mean Girls

It’s been a period of pivots for the Renaissance Theatre Co. They’re still sorting out construction issues with the city that led to the closure of their Ivanhoe headquarters last year. But now, safely and temporarily ensconced in the former Fringe ArtSpace in downtown Orlando, there’s another pivot starting this week: a lengthy run of the Tina Fey-penned hit Broadway musical Mean Girls. It’ll be a departure from the theater’s usually more edgy and immersive fare, but it’s absolutely worth it to get some new eyeballs on their repertory players and some butts in seats. (Maybe the aforementioned butts will come back for the RuPaul’s Drag Race viewing parties hosted by Orlandoan and current contestant Myki Meeks on Friday nights?) Through March 15, Renaissance Theatre Co., 54 W. Church St., rentheatre.com, $32-$62. — MM Thursday: Tig Notaro at t h e P l a z a L i ve PHOTO COURTESY UNITED TALENT AGENCY

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FRIDAY, JAN. 16

Synthony

The roots of this unique night of orchestral music — whether consciously or not — lie in a delightfully oddball 1968 album called Switched-On Bach. Over 12 tracks, trans synth pioneer Wendy Carlos took on the canon of the titular classical composer solo, armed only with an array of arcane modular synths. Against the odds, it became a bit of a hit and is still a cult classic. On Friday, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra teams with DJs and singers to reinterpret the modern EDM sounds of Avicii, Bob Sinclar, Calvin Harris, David Guetta and the like. Will it draw in the EDC crowd? (Or will EDC later this year draw in the symphony crowd?) We’ll find out. 7:30 p.m., Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., drphillipscenter.org, $69.62-$159.30. — MM SATURDAY, JAN. 17

An Evening With Author Nicholas Sparks

Best-selling author Nicholas Sparks comes to Orlando this week for a special engagement at the Dr. Phillips Center in partnership with the Orange County Public Library system. Sparks, best known for worldwide lit hits The Notebook, A Walk to Remember and The Last Song, will take part in a moderated conversation in front of a live audience at Steinmetz Hall. He’ll hold forth on inspiration, the creative process and his life. A couple of years ago, mind-bogglingly, a few of Sparks’ works got caught up in the madness of the Florida public-school book ban of over 700 titles. Hopefully that comes up in conversation. 7:30 p.m., Steinmetz Hall, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., drphillipscenter.org, $41.30-$64.90. — MM

WEEK SATURDAY, JAN. 17

Reggae Circus Dub Fest

As Mark Twain once deadpanned, “Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.” And so it is that Broken Strings Brewing has been quietly doing the thing after a brief interruption in early 2025, only now with a new ownership/management team who also run Longwood’s Three Odd Guys Brewing. And they’re starting off this year with a (very echo-laden) musical bang as the hosting site of the Reggae Circus Dub Fest. The daylong event features craft brews, vendors, fire-spinners, glass-blowing and … a clown! But the main event will be hazy and groovy live sounds from E.N Young & Imperial Sound, Floridaze, The RhythmInya, The Trees of Life, StonyFools, Gregory Davidson and Temporary Setback. 4 p.m., Broken Strings Brewing, 1012 W. Church St., brokenstringsbrewery.com, $19.01. — MM

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SUNDAY, JAN. 18

Southern Culture on the Skids

If classic 1960s garage rock was pickled in unhinged Southern-fried blues, that would land in the wheelhouse (tractor-house?) of Southern Culture on the Skids. A mashup of Americana, gonzoid proto-punk and country rock, the band

has churned out hits like “Camel Walk” and “Fried Chicken and Gasoline” from their 1995 album Dirt Track Date, as well as “Run Baby Run,” from their pandemic-era release, At Home With Southern Culture on the Skids. With more than 30 years of playing together, the band have performed seemingly everywhere for everyone: from normie late-night talk show audiences to North Carolina correctional facility inmates to, of course, gangs

of clued-in freaks here in Orlando. Composed of bassist Mary Huffs, guitarist Rick Miller and drummer Dave Hartman, the North Carolinabased band is on an extensive touring road trip that will bring them back to Will’s Pub — much to the delight of our local freak contingent. 7 p.m., Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave., willspub.org, $30. — Azlyn Cato

SUNDAY, JAN. 18

Mayhem on Mills: At Dawn

Local indie wrestling fed Mayhem on Mills — it’s more “on Mills” in a spiritual sense, as this one happens at Longwood’s Hourglass Brewing — puts on their biggest card yet in the form of this weekend’s At Dawn. Aside from the usual suspects like Kelsey Raegan, Jon Davis, Serpentico and Robert Martyr, this event also features the allstar return of surrealist wrestler The Cheese — he really likes processed cheese slices, you see, and he just might toss some your way — a big debut from Sara León and a huge national name from the indie circuit. None other than death-match legend and independent wrestling deity Joey Janela is coming to Mayhem, and if ever there were a Floridian home for this maniac, it’s MOM. Not to be missed. 4 p.m., Hourglass Brewing, 480 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd., Longwood, facebook. com/mayhemonmills, $25. — MM

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[ the week ] CONCERTS

Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $23-$41; 407-358-6603.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 14

Songs From the Road Band 7 pm; Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $35-$47; 407-358-6603. The Longest Hall, Knives, Wes Hoffman and Friends, Petty Thefts 7 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $10.

Queen Flash: Tribute to Queen 7:30 pm; Ritz Theater at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford; $30.50$37.50; 407-321-8111. The Broken Hearts: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Tribute 6 pm; Cafe DaVinci, 112 W. Georgia Ave., DeLand; $28.55; 386-873-2943.

THURSDAY, JAN. 15 FRIDAY, JAN. 16

Dizzlephunk, Creativangel 9 pm; Lil Indie’s, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free.

Al Di Meola 8 pm; The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave.; $66-$133; 407-228-1220.

Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $15-$20. CuBop! Sextet 8 pm; Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park; $25-$35; 407-636-9951. ENMY, Softspoken, Summer Hoop, Spirit Leaves 7 pm; Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; $15; 407-673-2712. I’m With Her 7:30 pm; Steinmetz Hall, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $54-$174; 407-358-6603.

John Lee Wyatt’s 5th Annual Birthday Show 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $30.

Cinema Stereo, The Steel Crows 7 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $15.

International Chamber Music Festival: Harnsburger-Jones Marimba Duo 7:30 pm; Timucua Arts Foundation, 2000 S. Summerlin Ave.; $10-$30; 407-279-0902.

Matt Shenk 7 pm; Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing

Cinema Stereo, The Steel Crows, Better This Way, Blue Spirit 7 pm;

Michael Lington and Adam Hawley 7:30-9:30 pm; King Center

Ghost: Jan. 21, Kia Center

for Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne; $65; 321-242-2219. Modern Gentlemen 7 pm; Clermont Performing Arts Center, 3700 S. Highway 27, Clermont; $33.50; 352-394-4800. Nat Evans, Pressurewave 7-9 pm; Casselberry Arts Center, 137 Quail Pond Circle, Casselberry; $10; 407-262-7700. Shak Nasti 7 & 9:30 pm; Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $17-$35; 407-358-6603. Slippery When Wet: Bon Jovi Tribute 7 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $22-$66; 407-934-2583. SYNTHONY 7:30 pm; Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Maren Morris: April 24, House of Blues

Neko Case: Jan. 30, Plaza Live Florida Dungeon Fest: Jan. 30-31, Conduit

Jason Isbell: April 26, Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center

The Wombats: Jan. 31, The Beacham

Pinkpatheress: April 27, Hard Rock Live

Rev. Horton Heat: Feb. 7, Ace Cafe Sanford

Ashnikko: May 5, Hard Rock Live

Mariah the Scientist: Feb. 15, House of Blues

Weird Al Yankovic: May 29, Kia Center

Chris Botti: Feb. 19, Steinmetz Hall, Dr. Phillips Center

Yungblud: June 1, Addition Financial Arena

Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $70-$160; 844-513-2014.

SATURDAY, JAN. 17

ILF Live 4 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $15-$20. International Chamber Music Festival: Some Strings Attached 7:30 pm; Timucua Arts Foundation, 2000 S. Summerlin Ave.; $10-$30; 407-279-0902. Pablo Duques Quintet Reeds Out Loud 8 pm; Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park; $25-$35; 407-636-9951. Pirates Paradise Rave 8 pm; Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; $20; 407-673-2712. Raspberry Pie 6 & 8:30 pm; Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $30-$41; 407-358-6603. Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute 8 pm; The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave.; $51-$165; 407-228-1220. Wyatt Ellis 8:30 pm; Tuffy’s Music Box, 200 Myrtle Ave., Sanford; $20.

SUNDAY, JAN. 18

Peaches: Feb. 21, The Beacham

Weird Al Yankovic: May 29, Kia Center

Rosalia: June 8, Kia Center

Descendents: Feb. 23, House of Blues

Conan Gray: March 7, Kia Center

The Growlers: April 11, Plaza Live

Micky Dolenz: June 26, Hard Rock Live

Styx: Feb. 24, Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center

The Wonder Years, Knuckle Puck: March 8, House of Blues

Helloween: April 12, House of Blues

Meghan Trainor: June 30, Kia Center

Allie X: April 12, The Social

Megan Moroney: July 16, Kia Center Louis Tomlinson: July 23, Addition Financial Arena

Myriam Hernandez: Feb. 26, Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center

Gary Numan: March 9, Plaza Live

Steve Hackett: Feb. 27, Plaza Live

Zara Larsson: April 8, House of Blues

Kenny Wayne Shepherd: April 12, Hard Rock Live

Dead Boys: Feb. 28, West End Trading Co.

Redd Kross: April 9, Will’s Pub

Calum Scott: April 16, Plaza Live

Quiet Riot, Vixen: March 6, Hard Rock Live

Demi Lovato: April 10, Kia Center

The Midnight: April 17, House of Blues

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Electric Daisy Carnival: Nov. 6-8, Tinker Field Doja Cat: Nov. 14, Kia Center OAR: Nov. 16, Hard Rock Live

Guitar by Candlelight 3 & 6 pm; Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $58-$115; 844-513-2014. Mangy Bones 7 pm; Lil Indie’s, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free. Southern Culture on the Skids 7 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $30. Steve Luciano Quartet featuring Dan Jordan 3 pm; Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park; $25-$35; 407-636-9951.

MONDAY, JAN. 19

Lauren Ruth Ward 6 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $20. Nothing More, Catch Your Breath, Archers, Doobie 5:30 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; 407-934-2583.

[ the week ] The Moss Park Strings 7 pm; Lil Indie’s, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free.

TUESDAY, JAN. 20

Carolyn Wonderland 7 & 9 pm; Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $23-$47; 407-358-6603. DTOLive! 4:30 pm; CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Ave.; free. Indie 900 Jam 9:30 pm; Lil Indie’s, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free. Shiner, Bursting, Hollow Leg 7 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $15-$20. Void. Terror. Silence. 9 pm; Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-673-2712.

FILM

4K Restoration: Thief Michael Mann-uary is a celebration of one of cinema’s great stylists. A four-time Academy Award nominee, Mann has crafted a meticulous filmography filled with celebrated antiheroes and paradoxical procedurals. From the neon-soaked streets of Miami Vice to the neo-noir heist thriller Thief and the dream-like ambience of The Keep, Mann’s films pulse with atmosphere. Saturday 11 am; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $11.50; 407-6290054; enzian.org. Music Mondays: Amazing Grace Aretha Frankling is totally focused — delivering uncluttered, thrilling performances of gospel standards and reimagined contemporary songs. Except for her singing, she remains nearly wordless throughout the film. Instead, gospel legend Reverend James Cleveland serves as MC, sermonizer and court jester. Monday 6:30 pm; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $11.50; 407629-0054; enzian.org.

DANCE

Orlando Ballet Presents: Uncorked Step into the captivating world of dance with an exclusive opportunity to witness the Orlando Ballet Company dancers and artistic leadership in action. Immerse yourself in the creative journey as they shape a mesmerizing ballet work before your eyes — revealing the artistry, passion and precision

behind every movement. Thursday 7 pm; Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre, 600 N. Lake Formosa Drive; $35$75; 407-426-1733; orlandoballet. org. A Taste of Ireland Direct from Off-Broadway and London’s West End, A Taste of Ireland returns with world-class Irish dancers and musicians. Featuring stars of Riverdance and Lord of the Dance, this high-energy show blends traditional favorites, modern flair, live music and Irish wit for an unforgettable night. Sunday 4 pm; Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $49.32$99.60; 407-358-6603; atasteofirelandshow.com.

COMEDY

ISMO ISMO is an internationally acclaimed comedian, author, rally driver and master of wordplay. Freshly recovered from a broken back, Finland’s funniest export is back on stage and better than ever! ISMO: Perseverance Tour blends clever wit with Finnish grit for a comedy sensation. Friday 7 pm and Saturday 6:30 pm; Funny Bone Comedy Club, 9101 International Drive; $35; 407-4805233; orlando.funnybone.com. Kevin James Saturday 8 pm; Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave; $58-$265; 844-5132014; drphillipscenter.org. Monday Scaries: The Unprecious Comedy Show Join the Monday Scaries at CityArts for a night of unhinged comedy, big laughs, and questionable life choices (the fun kind). Monday 7 pm; CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Ave.; $5; downtownartsdistrict.com. Shit Sandwich Amplifying Orlando’s top comedic talent and nurturing the city’s comedy scene. Saturday 8 pm; Bull and Bush, 2408 E. Robinson St.; free; 407-896-7546; bullandbushorlando.com. The Secret Illegal Comedy Show: Canned Laughter Benefit for Second Harvest Food Bank. Saturday 4:30 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; free; willspub.org.

THEATER

Angels in America, Part 1: Millennium Approaches Visions, secrets and survival collide as the

personal and political unravel in Tony Kushner’s Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches. This Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece pulses with raw emotion and theatrical innovation, capturing the fight for love and justice in a world on the edge. Various times FridaySunday; runs through Feb. 1; Theater West End, 115 W. First St., Sanford; $28; 407-548-6285; theaterwestend.com. Mean Girls Various times ThursdaySunday; runs through March 15; Renaissance Theatre Co., 54 W. Church St.; $32-$20; rentheatre. com. Romeo and Juliet Various times Wednesday-Sunday; runs through Feb. 7; Orlando Shakes, 812 E. Rollins St.; $15-$68; 407-447-1700; orlandoshakes.org.

EVENTS

An Evening with Author Nicholas Sparks Saturday 7:30 pm; Steinmetz Hall, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $41-$64; 407-3586603; drphillipscenter.org. Florida Key Lime Pie Festival Festival-goers can expect a full day of family-friendly fun. Saturday 10 am-6 pm; Brevard Veterans Memorial Center, 400 S. Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island; $5$10; 321-385-9600; facebook.com/ floridakeylimepiefestival. Meditation for Peace: Puja Madan Step into a sanctuary of calm and clarity with sessions that blend ancient wisdom with modern mindfulness practices. Each session begins with a discussion of everyday topics, from managing anger to cultivating compassion. Wednesday 7:30 pm; Timucua Arts Foundation, 2000 S. Summerlin Ave.; 407-2790902; timucua.com. Movies in the Park: Wicked Bring chairs and blankets for seating in the park. Come early for movie trivia. Admission and popcorn are free. Saturday 6:30 pm; Independence Square, 1776 Independence Lane, Maitland; free; 407-539-6268; itsmymaitland.com. Orlando Collage Club Bring your collage toolkits and magazines. Hang out and collage, share images and ideas. Low-key and

casual. All materials provided. All skill levels welcome. Friday 6 pm; Blackbird Comics and Coffeehouse, 500 E. Horatio Ave., Maitland; $5; 407-913-9609; instagram.com/ orlandocollageclub. Pride Night The Haus of Nouveau hosts. Each month features different acts. Sponsored by Harmony Healthcare Inc. Tuesday 8 pm; Cafe DaVinci, 112 W. Georgia Ave., DeLand; $10; 386-873-2943; cafedavincideland.com. Scream Queen’s Horror Trivia: Vampire Edition Tuesday 7 pm; Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-673-2712.

ART OPENINGS

Black & White Opening Reception Black and white can evoke more emotion than colors when used well. Show runs through Feb. 14; opening Thursday 6 pm; CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Ave; free; downtownartsdistrict.com. Head in the Clouds by Sammy Van Higgins Friday 6 pm; Lil Indie’s, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free; willspub.org. The Light and the Lore Solo show by Kellie Delaney runs through Feb. 14; opening Thursday 6 pm; CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Ave; free; downtownartsdistrict.com. Reconstruction III Parramore Arts presents the opening of Reconstruction III, a new multimedia installation by Njeri Kinuthia at ArtCube, a shipping-container micro-gallery. The evening also includes Homecoming, a one-night U-Haul pop-up exhibition featuring Parramore Arts alumni Anthony Darby, Alexis Collum, T. Ramzy Hicks, AJ Barbell and Peterson Guerrier. Thursday 5 pm; Artcube, 814 W. Church St.; free. Side Gallery: Work by Lester Leroy Amen Show runs through Feb. 14; opening Thursday 6 pm; CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Ave; free; downtownartsdistrict.com. Silence Is a Symphony Orlando photographer Hannah Howells debuts music photography retrospective Silence Is a Symphony at CityArts. Show runs through Feb. 14; opening Thursday 6 pm; CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Ave.; free; downtownartsdistrict.com/cityarts.

Meet Don Jon! At first glance, Don Jon (A560443) seems to be a shy, shut-down senior dog. He huddles quietly in his kennel, and it’s rare to see him interacting with anyone. Until, that is, it’s his turn to get outside. And that’s where the real Don Jon shines through. Once the leash comes on, the years just shed away, and Don Jon is a puppy again. Running around the yard, seeking affection and attention, his energy level and happiness are off the charts. But sadly, very few people have seen this side of Don Jon. They only see what he presents behind the bars: a shy, quiet dog that seems almost depressed. We’re hoping to change that for him. Let’s get this sweet senior seen. Let’s get him home. Orange County Animal Services is located at 2769 Conroy Road in Orlando, near the Mall at Millenia. The shelter is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. every day except Wednesday, when it’s open 2-6 p.m. For more information, please call 407-8363111 or visit ocnetpets.com.

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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: 83.801 - 83.809. All units areassumed 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: Wednesday, January 28th. 2026 at 1:30 p.m., or thereafter, at: SANFORD DEPOT 2728 W 25th St, Sanford, FL 32771 407-305-3388. 1274C Daisha Brown; 1114 Amy Sylvia. 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. January 7, 2026 and January 14, 2026 Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 10959 Lake Underhill Rd. Orlando, FL 32825 (407) 502-0120 on January 30th, 2026 1:30PM Carlos Gonzalez - Household items, Mari Mclaughlian - Household items, Chiseah Rubiera- Household items, Josshua Velazquez- Household items. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Store #8558, January 27th, 2026 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00 PM Extra Space Storage 610 Rinehart Rd. Lake Mary, FL 32746 (407) 637-1360 Antonio Chandler- house-

hold good Michael Allbee-Appliances, household goods, furniture Charney Payne - 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: 11971 Lake Underhill Rd Orlando, FL 32825 (407)516-7913 on January 30th, 2026 at 11:00AM. Dennis Juarez - 10-speed bike, kitchenware, household items, Shante Taylor - household items, clothing and shoes. 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 and times listed below. January 27th, 2026 at 12:00 PM Extra Space Storage, 1451 Rinehart Rd, Sanford, FL 32771 (407) 9154908. The personal goods stored therein by the following: L.D. Robinson : furniture, boxes.. Lewarner Williams: totes, boxes . Esaw Coons : boxes, clothing. 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.

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 indicated: #3699 - 12280 East Colonial Drive Orlando, Fl 32826 (321) 286-7324 on January 30th, 2026 12:00pm Henry Collins: Household Goods, furniture, appliances. 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: January 30th, 2026 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage #4112, 3364 W State Rd 426 Oviedo, FL 32765 (407) 930-4293 Cindy Mair: Household Goods, Boxes, Bags, Furniture . Nichelle Scott : Boxes ,Bags, 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 and times indicated: January 27th, 2026 at 12:00 PM Extra Space Storage, Store #6309, 292 W Central Pkwy, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 (407) 378-6671. Melanie Nicholson:House items,clothes, tools, personal. Mayra Blas:Home goods. Mayra Blas:household items, furniture. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: January 30th, 2026, at the times and locations listed below. Personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:30am EST Extra Space Storage #4111: 14916 Old Cheney Hwy Orlando, FL 32828 (407) 9179151. . Frank Fletcher: Electronics, Wall Art, Luggage, Sports & Outdoors. Marcus Belgrove: Electronics, Appliances, Clothing, Household Items, Boxes, Wall Art, Sports & Outdoors, Collectables. 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: 9001 Eastmar Commons Blvd Orlando, FL 32825 (407) 901-6180 on January 30th, 2026 at 1:00PM Jose Fernandez -household items,Ashley Potter-household items,Gavin Lopeman-household items,Joan Agosto-househld items,Antione Allen-household items. The auction

Taher- Mattresses, boxes, bags, wall art, 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. Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 7244 Overland Rd Orlando, FL 32810 (407) 794-7457 on January 30th, 2026 11:30am - Donna Stephan/Stephan cleaning - Household items. The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: January 30th, 2026 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00 PM Extra Space Storage 831 N. Park Avenue Apopka, FL 32712 (407) 450-0345 Dorothy Harrington - Household Items. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: February 5th, 2026, at the times and locations listed below: The personal goods stored therein by the following: The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:00AM Extra Space Storage, 6068 Wooden Pine Drive. Orlando, Florida 32829 407.974.5165: Daneel Spence: Cabinets & Shelves, Clothing & Shoes, Wall Arts, Black Bags, Keyboard, Suitcases, White Trash Bags, Dolly; Ramonta Thompson: Shelves & Cabinets, Lamps, Bedding, Boxes, Commercial Fryer, Suitcase, Washer & Dryer, Fan, Bed Sheets. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:15AM Extra Space Storage, 1305 Crawford Ave. St. Cloud FL 34769, 407.504.0833: Melissa Somers; boxes, totes, luggage- Rocky Mitchell; boxes, mattress, furnitureSteven Langone; boxes, furniture The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:30AM Extra Space Storage, 2855 E Osceola Pkwy Kissimmee FL. 34743, 689.223.6810: Dianna Diaz – furniture, bedroom set, boxes Jean Campos – bins, boxes, household items Derek Vicente – boxes, garage items, shoes The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage, 14800 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando, FL 32832 407.987.4115: Rafael Luciano-Household

goods, Christian Teran-Households, Marcos Rivera-Household goods, Charles Washington-Personal effects, Jomara Acevedo Diaz-Household goods, Jordan Tsvetkoff-Household goods. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 1:15PM Extra Space Storage, 11261 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando FL 32832, 407.280.7355: Malik Senior- furniture and boxes The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:45 PM Extra Space Storage, 9847 Curry Ford Rd Orlando, FL 32825, 407.495.9612: Danielle OverstreetTotes, storage containers, boxes; Navarre Robinson- Books, clothes, etc. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:30 AM Extra Space Storage, 13597 S Orange Ave, Orlando, Florida 32824 407.910.2087: Jose Garcia – Boxes, Totes, Household items The personal goods stored therein by the following: 01:30 PM Extra Space Storage, 13450 Landstar Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32824 407.917.8672: Carlos Jimenez Jr,: Merch. Olga Jaca Mendez; Household Goods/Furniture. Luz C. Trinidad-Encarnacion; boxes luggage. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 01:00 PM Extra Space Storage, 7627 Narcoossee Rd, Orlando, Florida 32822 689.278.1735: Derys Castillo - kitchenware, appliances, Remy Blanco -Household goods, Emily Boyle -Totes, bags, Leopoldo Latuff - HVAC unit, Alexandria Robertson -Appliances, boxes, household goods, Pablo Julien Matos Sanchez - Luggage, Chairs, boxes. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:30 PM Extra Space Storage, 35 Goldenrod Rd S, Orlando, Florida 32807 407.487.3270: James Jeffcoat: Bins, Luggage, Toolbox; Chauncey Walker: Baby items, Rugs, Vacuum. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:45 PM Extra Space Storage, 4650 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32822 407.901.3864: Barbara Arleen Nieves - nail stuff, household goods, clothing, shoes, purses, kitchenware, gaming chair ; Donald Claxton – Motorcycle 1995 Honda VIN #1HFSC1801SA900998 Plate- MJF B16 (NOT FOR SALE), wall art, boxes, golf clubs, luggage ; Joseph McIntyre - Plastic container, furniture, household goods. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 02:00 PM Extra Space Storage, 2334 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32822 407.930.4541: Faithana Smith-Berg: tv, clothes, boxes. ; Samuel Williams: Household items. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:45 AM Extra Space Storage, 4020 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, Florida 32806 407.901.0194: Jared Diaz- Household goods, auto parts. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:15 PM Extra Space Storage, 408 N Primrose Dr, Orlando, Florida 32803 321.285.5021: Margareta Simmons- household items,suitcases, ladder; Rachel Nickens- Pictures, bed frame, chair, paperwork. 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.

following: 2:30pm Extra Space Storage, 15551 Golden Isle Blvd, Orlando FL 32828 4077101020: Method Roofing Solar(Jermain Thompson): nails, wall art, boxes; Juan Irizarry: furniture, four wheeler, pedicure chair, microwave, pig roaster; Donald Chester: furniture, tool box, suite case, fan; Ryan Garcia: sports & outdoor, toys, refrigerator, vacuum, washer and dryer. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Site #3102, 2650 W. 25th St. Sanford, Fl 32771, 407-324-9985 on January 27th, 2026 at 12:00pm Lady Joanna Canabria Hueso:toys mattress box chair sofa suitcase Devawn Retemeyer:cooler boxing gloves Greg Pritchett:tools tire craft tools tire air compresser Keisha Correa Mora:bag bathroom supply shelve. 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 MAE ETHEL WALKER Deceased. File No. 2025-CP-002315-O NOTICE OF ACTION (formal notice by publication) TO: Kevin M. Walker, for the Estate of Cathy Jeanne Walker, 2612 Amherst Ave, Orlando, FL 32804 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that PETITION FOR SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION has been filed in this court. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on petitioner’s attorney, whose name and address are: Marie S.M. Dickinson, P.O. Box 667, Sanford, FL 32772 on or before February 1, 2026, and to file the original of the written defenses with the clerk of this court either before service or immediately thereafter. Failure to serve and file written defenses as required may result in a judgment or order for the relief demanded, without further notice. Signed on Dec. 19, 2025. Tiffany Moore Russel, clerk of the court. By /s/ Carissa Bundy as Deputy Clerk. First publication on January 7th, 2026

Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: January 30th, 2026, at the times and locations listed below: The personal goods stored therein by the

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Legal, Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASE: 2023-DP-045 IN THE INTEREST OF MINOR CHILD:I.J.S. DOB: 8/6/2014, NOTICE OF ACTION, TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS. TO: INOCENCIO SAEZ-RIVERA, Address Unknown. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has filed a Petition to terminate your parental rights and permanently commit the above referenced child. You are hereby commanded to appear January 29, 2026, at 2:30 PM, before the Honorable Judge Tom Young at the Osceola Courthouse, 2 Courthouse Square Kissimmee, FL 34741, Courtroom 4-C for an ADVISORY HEARING. 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. 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 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 and seal of this Court at Kissimmee, Osceola County, Florida this 18th day of December, 2025. Kelvin Soto, as Clerk of Court. By: /s/ as Deputy Clerk (Court Seal). IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASE: 2023-DP-045 IN THE INTEREST OF MINOR CHILD:I.J.S. DOB: 8/6/2014, NOTICE OF ACTION, TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS. TO: VERONICA BAEZ, Address Unknown. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has filed a Petition to terminate your parental rights and permanently commit the above referenced child. You are hereby commanded to appear January 29, 2026, at 2:30 PM, before the Honorable Judge Tom Young at the Osceola Courthouse, 2 Courthouse Square Kissimmee, FL 34741, Courtroom 4-C for an ADVISORY HEARING. 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. 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 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 and seal of this Court at Kissimmee, Osceola County, Florida this 18th day of December, 2025. Kelvin Soto, as Clerk of Court. By: /s/ as Deputy Clerk (Court Seal). IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO: DP24-313 IN THE INTEREST OF MINOR CHILD C.B. DOB: 6/11/2021. NOTICE OF ACTION TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS. TO: ELIMA BELONY Address unknown. 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 the Honorable Robert J. Egan, Circuit Court Judge, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Thomas S. Kirk Justice Center, 2000 East Michigan Street, Courtroom 5 Orlando, Florida 32806, for a TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY HEARING. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD(REN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MIGHT LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD(REN) NAMED IN THE PETITION. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 17th day of December, 2025. This summons has been issued at the request of: Marissa Morales, Esquire Florida Bar Number: 1064978 marissa.morales@ 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: 05 CASE NO.: DP24-387 IN THE INTEREST OF MINOR CHILD A.A. DOB: 10/6/2024, NOTICE OF ACTION TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS To: Lisa Potter. Last known address: 2912 Golden Rock Rd., Orlando, FL 32818. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has filed a petition to terminate your parental rights and permanently commit the following child for adoption:A.A. born on 10/6/2024. You are hereby commanded to appear on February 17, 2026, at 9:30 AM before the Honorable Heather Pinder Rodriguez at the Thomas S. Kirk Justice Center located at 2000 East Michigan Street Orlando, FL 32806 for an ADVISORY HEARING. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THIS 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 THIS NOTICE. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration, at 425 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801, telephone (407) 836-2303 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. WITNESS, my hand as Clerk of said Court and the Seal thereof, this 6th day of January, 2026. This summons has been issued at the request

of: Jillian Carver, Esquire FBN: 1049619 Jillian.Carver@myflfamilies.com. Children’s Legal Services. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk. Life Storage/Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below on January 30th, 2026, @12:00pm at the location indicated: Store 8439: 1420 N Orange Blossom Trail Orlando FL, 32804, (407) 312-8736. Household items, Blas Franklin Fabre-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. Life Storage/ Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Life Storage/Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: #3404 2650 N Powers Dr. Orlando, FL 32818 (407) 982-1032 on January 30th, 2026 at 1:00PM Torris Calloway-Household Items, Nadine Gourdet, Empowered Christian Center- Furniture. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Life Storage/ Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. LOST OR ABANDONED PROPERTY FOUND OR RECOVERED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF ORLANDO, FLORIDA. PROPERTY NOT CLAIMED WILL EITHER BE SURRENDERED TO THE FINDERS OR RETAINED FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT. PICTURE IDENTIFICATION IS REQUIRED. January 2026 DESCRIPTION - FOUND PROPERTY: 1. Cellphone 1200 Blk of W South St 2. Backpack with clothing 5500 Blk of Hazeltine National Dr 3. Cellphone 4000 Blk of Curry Ford Rd 4. Cellphone 1700 Blk of S Semoran Blvd 5. Wallet 6200 Blk of Pershing Ave 6. Wallet 13000 Blk of Sachs Ave 7. Cellphone 4500 Blk of Columbia ST 8. Cellphone N Ornage Blossom Trl/ W Princeton St 9. Backpack with electronics 2700 Blk of E Colonial Dr 10. Cellphone 3800 Blk of Brandy St 11. Cellphone 4100 Blk of E Colonial Dr 12. Backpack with electronics 40 Blk of W Washington St 13. bike 180 Blk of George Desalvia Way 14. bike 1300 Blk of W Colonia Dr 15. bike 1200 Blk of Dunsany Ave FOR INFO CALL (407) 246-2445, MONDAY – THRU THURSDAY, 9:00 AM TILL 4:00PM NOTICE OF ACTION BEFORE THE DIVISION OF PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING IN RE: 550.105(7), Florida Statutes. JOSE M. CARBALLO 7707 South Orange Avenue Unit 592111 Orlando, Florida 32859 CASE NO.: 2024-002176 LICENSE NO.: 8226520 The Florida Gaming Control Commission has filed an Administrative Complaint against you, a copy of which may be

obtained by contacting Ebonie Lanier, Administrative Assistant III, Office of the General Counsel, Florida Gaming Control Commission, 4070 Esplanade Way, Suite 250, Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850) 794-8072. If no contact has been made by you concerning the above by Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the matter of the Administrative Complaint will be presented to the Florida Gaming Control Commission at the next public meeting for final agency action. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the individual or agency sending notice no later than seven days prior to the proceeding at the address given on notice. Telephone: (850) 257- 6097; 1-800955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (v), via Florida Relay Service. Notice Of Public Sale Personal property of the following tenants will be sold for cash to satisfy rental liens in accordance with Florida Statutes, Self Storage Facility Act, Sections 83-806 and 83-807. Contents may include kitchen, household items, bedding, toys, games, boxes, barrels, packed cartons, furniture, trucks, cars, etc. There is no title for vehicles sold at lien sale. Owners reserve the right to bid on units. Lien sale to be held online ending Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 at times indicated below. Viewing and bidding will only be available online at www. storagetreasures.com beginning at least 5 days prior to the scheduled sale date and time! Also, visit www.personalministorage.com/Orlando-FL-storage-units/ for more info Personal Mini Storage Lake Fairview - 4252 N Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, FL 32804 at 11:00am: 428 Richard Cyr 852 Felix Boother 133 Stanley Rowland Michigan Mini Storage - 200 W Michigan St Orlando FL 32806 at 10:30am: 61 Amir Mohamed, 11 Terence Clay Fairview Mini Storage - 4211 N Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, FL 32804 at 11:00 am: B07 Donte Doyle C01 Tasheem Tau Selwood. Forsyth Storage LLC 3941 Forsyth Rd Winter Park, FL 32792 at 10:00am B29 Jorge Pedroza B22 Eduardo Cotto B19 Hector’s Auto Repair NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 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) 489-3742 on January 30th, 2026 12:30PM Astria White- lamps, toys, clothing & shoes, books, electronics, furniture, new merchandise, sports, boxes, TV. Mlouke Khardouch- dishes, lamps, toys, documents & files, mattress, electronics, sports & outdoors, boxes. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and pad at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below on January 30th, 2026, at the location indicated. Store 1333: 13125 S. John Young Pkwy, Orlando FL.

32837, 407.516.7005 @ 10:00 AM: Hashtag ZD, LLC/ Yevheniia Chipysheva–Boxes of lotions, Be Boho Fahsion, LLC/ Saurabh Thukral- Clothing Racks Mannequin Samples table chair, Victor Nieves-House personal sporting goods tools, Glitter Nails Studio and Academy/ Ammey Gonzalez-2 pedicure chairs 2 bathroom sink 50 cabinets 2x2 6 tables, John Grimes-bar stools night stand chair, FH Plus Holding USA, LLC Hector Ariza-Furniture, tools, Sherri Antao-household items and furniture, Kevin Howard-Household Items, Aaron Castro - Furniture and personal belongings, Hayden Laffoon-Household items Store 3502: 1236 S Vineland Rd, Winter Garden Fl 34787, 407.794.6460 @ 11AM: Jill Alderman- Household furniture, mattress, dresser Store 3024: 11955 S Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando Fl 32837. 407.826.0024 @ 11AM: Andressa Emmerick De Souza Lopez- tools, shelves, totes, wood, bags, lawn mower, vacuum. Jahad Jessup- household items, furniture, totes, table. Store 3378: 475 Celebration Pl, Celebration FL 34747, 321.939.3752 @ 11:15 AM: Catherine Thompson- 1 bedroom apt. furniture, household items, clothes, boxes, electronics Store 8931: 3280 Vineland Rd, Kissimmee FL 34746, 407.720.7424 @ 11:30 AM: Tiffany Sydnor Household items, Grupo Set LLC Business supplies, Evan Calhoun Bed frame, mattress, box spring, bike, couch, love seat, and tent, Nastacia Anderson Clothes and baby equipment, Jazmin Fuentes Business tools. Store 7590: 7360 Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819@ 11:45AM: Ashley Potter- 2bedroom household; Adam Gomez- clothes, books, personal items; Alexandra CohenClothes, mattresses, bedframes, dresser, boxes; Jacquelyn Steiner- Washer, dryer, bed, boxes, TVs, bikes Store 1334: 5603 Metrowest Blvd Orlando Fl 32811. (407) 516-7751) @ 12PM: Ferkenya Hunt- Livingroom furniture , bed, mattress , boxes , rugs; Charne Williams- 2 mirrors and small dresser, 4 boxes; Timothy Brumlik co Alex Brumlik- Household Goods Store 1335: 1101 Marshall Farms Rd Ocoee Fl 34761 (407) 516-7221) @ 12PM: Dandry Rodriguez - tools: Seal Pro Driveway Services LLC- tools: Pierre Charleshousehold items, furniture: Nick Baussan – boxes, tools, papper: Marcel Longuinicooler, tie-downs, empty TV boxes, moving blankets. Store 6667: 910 Citrus Grove Rd Minneola, FL 34715 (352) 415-2585 @12 PM: Andrea Turk – cushioned chairs, vintage wood rocking chair, piano, TVs, mirror, computer desk, mattresses, rugs, couch, dresser, lots of boxes, bins, clothing, wall art, tool chest, holiday decor, antique weapon gun, ladder. Store 7143: 6035 Sand Lake Vista Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 @ 10:15 AM: Elena Singh - Household items, clothing, Disney souvenirs; Timothy Saddler - household goods, clothes; Eliezer Queralez Diaz - Personal items, Boxes. Store 7420: 800 Beard Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787 @ 12:30 PM: Space 12 Bessie Johnson: 2004 GMC G1500,color black VIN 1GDFG15T441122869, Owner Patrick Hair. Store 7865: 25 E Lester Rd, Apopka, FL 32712, 407.551.5590 @ 1:30 PM: Tenese Saulter- 4- bedroom. Store 8136: 3501 S. Orange Blossom Trail Orlando FL 32839, 407.488.9093 @ 12:00pm:Michel Maigua-Boxes,Totes,Appliances:Lee Thomas-Boxes,Dressors,Shoes:Lindsey Shave-Boxes,totes,clotes,suitcases,books:Amanda Guzman-shoes,clothes,boxes Store 8778: 3820 S Orange Ave Orlando FL 32806, 321.270.3440 @ 1:00 pm Kobina Amoo Boxes. Store 4107: 9080 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee Fl 34747, 407.238.1799 @ 1:15 PM: Bryce Del Rio-Furniture, boxes, toys; Lina Zam-

brana-furniture, boxes, household items; Jesse Giron-Totes, misc household goods Store 4217: 5698 S Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, Fl 32839, 407-930-4463 @ 1:45 PM: Nachasch Paul; Appliances, Dishes Kitchenware, Toys Baby Games, Clothing Shoes, Mattress Bedding, Personal Effects, Furniture, Sports Outdoors, Khaleb (Caleb) Quiles; Robin Weaver; Appliances, Cabinets Shelves, Wall Art, Electronics, Sports Outdoors, Boxes, Bags. Kirk Duhaney; Appliances, Cabinets Shelves, Mattress Bedding, Electronics, Furniture, Sports Outdoors, Boxes. Franchesca Carrasquillo; Electronics, Bags, Laundry Basket. Alex Negron; Toys Baby Games, Sports Outdoors, Boxes, Tools Supplies, Bins. Taneisha Bloomfield; Motor Vehicle Parts, Toys Baby Games, Clothing Shoes, Document’s Files, Mattress Bedding, Persoanl, Wall Arrt, Books, Electronics, Furniture, Boxes, Tools Supplies, Bins, Bags. Elizabeth Guillaume; Dishes, Household, Furniture, Bins. Store 1317: 5592 L B McLeod Rd Orlando FL 32811. (407) 720-2832) @ 2PM: Dhakkiyya Williams-Floyd- Boxes, appliances; Kahleshia Wynn- Furniture/ 3 flat screen tvs, clothes, shoes; Micheline Perpilus- household items; Luiz Da Silva- Boxes personal items; Diemes Sena Sousa- tools; Michael Howell- clothes, shoes; Superior Auto Diagnostic Inc- Phillip Barret- TOOLS. Store 6454: 2312 S. Division Ave. Orlando, FL 32805, 689-303-3205 @ 2:15 PM; Lamond Samuels; synthesizer keyboard, cooler, other items. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Site #3086, 130 Concord Drive, Casselberry, FL 32707, 1/27/2026, @ 12:00 pm:David MoralesBoxes, Furniture, household goods Michael Rosa- Household goods, furniture, boxes Angelyque Angomas Real- Bikes, Bags, furniture, clothing Carol Watson- Household goods, furniture. The auction will be listed an advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

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Legal, Public Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE PURSUANT TO THE FLORIDA SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY ACT, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FACILITIES LISTED BELOW D/B/A VALUE STORE IT SELF STORAGE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION (TO SATISFY A LIEN PLACED ON THE CONTENTS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 83 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES). THE PERSONAL PROPERTY IN THE BELOW-LISTED OCCUPANTS’ LEASED SPACES TO SATISFY THE OWNER’S LIEN. THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS DESCRIBED AS PERSONAL & HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND/OR COMMERCIAL GOODS, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. THE UNIT(S) WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION THROUGH ONLINE AUCTION SERVICES OF WWW.STORAGETREASURES.COM. THE SALE TIME AND DATE IS AT 11AM ON January 29, 2026. VALUE STORE IT CELEBRATION, LLC - 1700 CELEBRATION BLVD CELEBRATION, FL, 34747: 1087-Colin Charles Connor II/ Turner Brothers, Inc; 2102-Thomas Norton; 4015- Kenward Auden Lawson; 5048-Taylor Johnson VALUE STORE IT OCOEE, LLC - 1251 FOUNTAINS WEST BOULEVARD OCOEE, FL, 34761: A002-Glenda Ferdinand; A050-Glenda Ferdinand; A053-Herbert Lee Washington/Herbert Washington; A061-Glenda Ferdinand; A075-Victor Andres Caez Rodriguez/Victor Caez; A086- Melissa Jean Nieves; B056-Tremene Teresa Triplett; B058-Tremene Teresa Triplett; B060-Tremene Teresa Triplett; B074-Ollie Williams III; B239-Ginavia Sierra Ellis; B240-Aneel Singh; C051-Victor Andres Caez Rodriguez; C158-David Ryan Ramer; C240-Jamesha Lashae Williams VALUE STORE IT - 1480 CELEBRATION LLC - 1480 CELEBRATION BLVD CELEBRATION, FL 34747: 1092 – Derek Lamar Hoffman; 1107 – Erik Mosher; 1108 – Erik Mosher; 3076 – Leylanie M Diaz Diaz; 2214 – Alex Pietre Braz. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Management, LLC #0695 - 4554 Hoffner Ave Orlando, FL 32812 to satisfy a lien on February 3, 2026 at approx. 10:30am at www.storagetreasures.com: Margarita Bruno, Ambar Abreu, Jose Rivera, Joan Marie Lugo Joubert, Justyce Berry, Jose Acosta, Reynaldo Perez, Mark Williams, Ernesto Mercado, Marria Goff NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner CubeSmart # 5341 – 2310 W Carroll St, Kissimmee, FL 34741 to satisfy a lien on February 3, 2026 at approx. 11:00am at www.storagetreasures.com: Christopher Wallace, Marcelino Lopez, Jhonny David Martinez Vera, Rosa Ospino, Mike Nicholas, 0424Aaliyah Galbraith, Laurie A Nunez McGovern, Albert Mallard NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner CubeSmart # 4586 – 8235 N Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, FL 32810 satisfy a lien on February 3, 2026 at approx. 12:30pm at www.storagetreasures.com: Vanessa Fuentes, Danny Guzman, Kenneth Byrd

II, Takeyia Hawks, Keith Gladding, Anne Thorne NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner CubeSmart # 5695 - 1159 Tomyn Blvd., Winter Garden, Florida, 34787 satisfy a lien on February 3, 2026 at approx. 1:00pm at www.storagetreasures.com: Paulo Lima, Rachel Parham, Deion Simmons, Monica Santos, Lockett Mccraklin, Franessa Smith, Shayona mckinley, Phil Pennington NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Management, LLC #0671 – 100 Mercantile Ct. Ocoee, FL 34761 to satisfy a lien on February 4, 2026 at approx. 10:30am at www.storagetreasures.com: Payton Everding, Darnett Obes, Nancy Elizabeth Bowness, Robert Wayne Cheney, Tiffany Harwell, Shayna Torres, Alan Wall, Biancca Kay Cisco, Pedro Watson NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Management, LLC #0693 1015 N. Apopka Vineland Rd. Orlando, FL 32818 to satisfy a lien on February 4, 2026 at approx. 11:00am at www.storagetreasures.com: Dimitri Britten, Sylvia Lavonne Sheppard, Sylvia Sheppard, Jadonald Mackey, YVENEL BIEN-AIME, Sherelle Gipson, Jocelyne Davilmar, Angel Satcher, Shannon Henderson,Yael S klein, Eric Grace, RS, Rasheda Saunders, Tyrenza Hamilton NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Management, LLC # 0420 –5301 N. Pine Hills Road, Orlando Fl 32808 to satisfy a lien on February 4, 2026 at approx. 11:30am at www.storagetreasures.com: Timothy Brooks,Michesha Laventure,Courtney King,Nathaniel Collins,Guermond Desravines,kimberly Stephens,Jacobie Watson,Qayla Lavee Harris,Ronald Miller,Susan Anderson,Varisa Rhymes, chevonne magloire,Shanta Davis,Cheryl Baer NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Management, LLC #0430 - 7400 West Colonial Dr, Orlando Fl 32818 to satisfy a lien on February 4, 2026 at approx. 12:00pm at www.storagetreasures.com: Jonnah Eugene Harden, Antimo Iovine, Aaron Donlow, Shanice Louis, Madelon Nicole Marchione, Lauralee Fuller NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner CubeSmart # 5508 – 1851 West Landstreet Rd Orlando, FL 32809 satisfy a lien on February 4, 2026 at approx. 12:00pm at www.storagetreasures.com: Robert Reed, Karim Patel NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner CubeSmart # 6698 – 45630 US Hwy 27 Davenport, FL 33897 satisfy a lien on February 4, 2026 at approx. 12:30pm at www. storagetreasures.com: Kaliyah Jordan, Jackson Fressa, Alyssa Johnson, Morris Browning, Tremel Coleman, JC Nicholas, Alvaro Corrales, Chelsea Ellis, Daniel Rosario, Astrid Arenas, Denise Cintron NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage

Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner CubeSmart # 5868 – 4752 Conroy Storage Lane, Orlando, FL 32835 to satisfy a lien on February 5, 2026 at approx. 10:30am at www.storagetreasures.com: Nadine Joseph, Michael Thomas Quinlan, Denise Castleberry, Jeniffer Arias, Elizabeth Colon, Sade Sullivan, Andrew Neely, Fabiyan Burglar, Rafael Santos, Clyde Hampton Jr, Tayssa Camara, Hector Rafael Torres NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Management, LLC #0351 - 10425 S John Young Pkwy Orlando, FL 32837 to satisfy a lien on February 5, 2026 at approx. 11:00am at www.storagetreasures.com: Geibi Romero, MCDonald Santos, Kelvyn Vidal Bonilla NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner CubeSmart # 5962 – 49671 Hwy 27 Davenport, FL 33897 to satisfy a lien on February 5, 2026 at approx. 11:30am at www.storagetreasures.com: Lynne Martin, Amorel Beyor, Jessica Gonzalez, Stephanie Bryant, Jelitza Ayala, Roberto Vasquez, Bruce Retel, Tamika Lyles. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner CubeSmart # 5961 – 1540 Sullivan Rd. Davenport, FL 33896 to satisfy a lien on February 5, 2026 at approx. 12:00pm at www.storagetreasures.com: Michelle Charice Massey, Anthony Alexander Pinnock, Tyler Gunn, Tiffany Lamisha Haynes, Starisha Charlene Thomas NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner CubeSmart # 5694 – 7220 Osceola Polk Line Rd. Davenport, FL 33896 to satisfy a lien on February 5, 2026 at approx. 12:00pm at www.storagetreasures.com: Jorge Herrera, Franz Cotrina, Deneil Powell, Emily Colangelo. NOTICE OF SALE ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property under The Florida Self Storage Facility Act. Bidding takes place on lockerfox.com and concludes Wednesday the 28th day of January, 2026 at 9:00 AM with payment at the facility. Store Space Millenia, 4912 S. John Young Pkwy, Orlando, FL, 32839. Sanchez, Israel; Herbolario, Rosalinda; Townsend, Roshane; Mogent, Shawna; Gomez, Roberto; Proctor, Douglas; Jones, Nykee; Johnson Tanner, Rayshundra; Dav, Shay; Coats, Edwaljer; Downer, Jasmine; Hemmings, Davin; Williams, Brittany; Griffin, Alice; Boulware, Shaquanna; newon, caryn NOTICE OF SALE: ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property under The Florida Self Storage Facility Act. Bidding takes place on lockerfox.com and concludes Wednesday the 28th day of

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January, 2026 at 11:00 AM with payment following in cash or credit card at the facility. Store Space Sanford - Storage, 3980 E. Lake Mary Blvd., Sanford, FL, 32773. Bianca Martinez – Reiha Thomas – Kashiff Vallot.

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Bookkeeper for Viva Orlando LLC in Celebration, FL. Manage receivable accounts, client accounts, and provider accounts. Receive and record cash and check payments. Input information on database accounts and record transactions in accounting programs. Review and check books for accuracy. Reconcile bank accounts and reports, while staying updated with company and government regulations. Authorize payment to providers and analyze accounting data. 2 years of exp. req’d. Mail resume to Viva Orlando LLC, 52 Riley Rd. #347, Celebration, FL, 34747. Prepick and Warehouse Manager w/ Taylor Farms Florida, Inc. in Orlando, FL. Email resume w/ Job #DS0427 to asteenrod@taylorfarms.com E-Verify compliant. EOE Project Engineer Orlando (Orange County) Improve design-to-construction workflows. Evaluate performance of operations. Develop project timelines. Assist in resource allocation. Ensure project schedules are kept. Conduct cost-benefit construction methods. Analyze labor and production costs. Optimize procurement processes. Support client presentations. Requires a bachelor’s degree in Civil or Industrial Engineering from US or foreign accredited college. Send resume to info@ggconstructiondesign.com. G&G Construction and Design, Inc. SOFTWARE DEVELOPER: (Job in Orlando, FL) - Design customized software programs to meet landscape architecture and design business requirements utilizing the following tools: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Python, Dynamo, and PowerBI; write scripts and plugins for existing software; create Speckle plugins to enhance platform capability and facilitate data exchange during the design process; analyze and visualize data and produce informative dashboards and reports; coordinate with company personnel to discuss software needs and improvements. REQS: Bachelor’s degree in any field of IT or engineering and 1 yr of exp in the job or in software developer positions dealing with the listed tools. Mail resume, ATTN: Cara Critchlow, EDSA, Inc., 1512 E Broward Blvd, Suite 110, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.

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