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7 Your Words Letters to the editor, plus a comic by Clay Jones
9 ICYMI
Local candidates advanced in special election results, Florida started to build controversial ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in the Everglades, DeSantis signed into law new debris removal guidelines as hurricane season looms, and other news you may have missed last week. Plus “This Modern World”
11 Baby boom
Florida budget earmarks $29.5 million for antiabortion center promoter — again
Attorneys believe Orange County could face criminal penalties and fines if it continues to operate programs that could be construed as DEI, like the Minority/Women Business Enterprise
13 Fired guy
Trump-supporting Florida firefighter loses job over behavior at ‘No Kings’ protest
15 Know your rights
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19 I want to ride my bicycle
Pat Greene and the Corridor Project beautify your bike ride
21 Hannibal takes Orlando It’s been eight years since Hannibal Buress has been to the City Beautiful — catch him at the Abbey this week
23 Live Active Cultures
Funny, but no joke: The Mama’s Comedy Show troupe open ‘comedy-forward’ variety show Papa’s Cirque du So Lame for a summer run on I-Drive
37 This Little Underground From the thicker beats to the widescreen flourishes, the songs on electronic artist Mangal’s Dream Hopper exude new confidence. More than just post-rock atmosphere, this work kicks with the cinematic
27 Immaculate reception
An Italian newcomer raises the bar for food and hospitality in Winter Park 27 Tip Jar Restaurant dish and
¶ The solution to our national debt: Be like Ike
The People of the United States need a new mode of thinking about our collective financial future.
The Papa State needs to go away and every branch of government needs to be shrunk to size of a small consulting firm. The presidency needs to be reduced to a White House tour guide, the Supreme Court made less supreme, and Congress just needs to meet for one day a year per the Constitution, then go home.
All of them have to stop spending the people’s collective wealth on whatever and hand it over.
No American should have to beg or fill out a form to get a slice of the American pie that is their birthright and that they work hard and pay for. We the People own the federal government and all the land and businesses that encompass it.
It is time to get serious about this bloated federal system that is sucking the happiness, the financial security, and the future out of the People.
The federal government takes in $4.6 trillion in revenue and is $36 trillion dollars in debt.
We owe over seven times more than we take in, and that’s before expenses.
Who runs their house like that?
The latest fiscal fantasy presented by the People’s Republic of public servants would have all Americans now and forever be mired in debt. But there is a solution.
The solution to zero out the national debt is to return to Eisenhower progressive tax rates for two administrations (eight years), with the additional revenue being paid directly to the debt. In future if a business borrows federal money or gets a federal contract, every American born here becomes a lien-holder and a shareholder with a 60/40 split of the profits in favor of the People. During this time of returning to financial sanity, the Congress will not make a budget for a term longer than their own. Two year budgets for the House and six years for the Senate.
The Federal system and its layers of intentional ineptitude need to be brought to a halt and 21st-century technology must be applied in a coherent and consistent system across the whole of the government.
In my opinion, if properly contemplated and implemented now, within 10 years every American born in the United States should receive a dividend check issued on January 1st of every year in the amount of $60,000 to cover the basics: housing, power, food, clothing, basic health care.
The main goal of our federal system is and should always be the financial security of the nation and the happiness of the people.
— Karen Meyer, Orlando
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‘MASKED
Local candidates advanced in special election results, Florida started to build controversial ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in the Everglades, DeSantis signed into law new debris removal guidelines as hurricane season looms, and other news you may have missed last week.
BY MCKENNA SCHUELER, FLORIDA PHOENIX, AND THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
» Orlando special election results: Dems LaVon Bracy Davis and RaShon Young advanced
Last Tuesday marked the day for two special primary elections relevant to the Orlando area. LaVon Bracy Davis, a Democratic representative in the GOP-controlled Florida House, won the Democratic nomination for the Florida Senate on Tuesday, securing nearly 43 percent of the vote in a four-way race for Senate District 15. The seat covers part of western Orange County. A special election for SD 15 was set to replace the late Sen. Geraldine Thompson, a 76-year-old Democrat who unexpectedly passed away in February due to complications after knee surgery. Four Democratic candidates entered the running for the SD 15 race, including Bracy Davis, her brother Randolph Bracy, local attorney Coretta Anthony-Smith and former U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson. Meanwhile, Bracy Davis’ chief of staff RaShon Young won the Democratic nomination Tuesday to replace Bracy Davis in the Florida House, representing House District 40. That seat similarly covers parts of western Orange County. A special election was called for the seat after Bracy Davis submitted her formal resignation from the Florida House in order to run for state Senate.
» Alligator Alcatraz could be Florida’s one-stop shop to advance Trump deportation agenda
Florida’s bid to be on the front lines of President Donald Trump’s mass deportation plans has taken a swampy turn. The state, with approval from the Department of Homeland Security, started last week to build a temporary detention center in the Florida Everglades for undocumented immigrants arrested by state police and federal immigration authorities. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a social media post that the federal government is “working at turbo speed” and the facility will be funded in large part by the FEMA Shelter and Services Program. Gov. Ron DeSantis is using emergency powers to take control of the facility after his administration offered to buy the land from the county. According to the governor’s office, MiamiDade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava offered what DeSantis’ office called an “unreasonable” price tag for the state to buy the county land, $190 million. DeSantis reportedly claimed last Wednesday that the temporary detention center will have “zero impact” on Everglades restoration, rebuking concerns by environmental advocates and local officials who say the project threatens drinking water and protected land.
» DeSantis wants to develop non-‘woke’ alternative university accreditor In conjunction with other southern states, Florida is developing a new university accrediting commission in response to existing agencies the governor says require schools to “bend the knee” to get accredited. During a news conference last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced, alongside State University System Chancellor Ray Rodrigues and university leaders from Texas and South Carolina, that the states are developing a Commission for Public Higher Education. DeSantis has focused heavily on “woke” ideologies by pushing legislation to ban state spending on diversity, equity and inclusion and on remaking state higher education institutions to be more politically conservative. In the way of his higher education initiatives, he said, are accrediting agencies that may require a commitment to the values of DEI or other expectations for a university to be recognized. In order to “shape institutions in a positive way,” DeSantis said, “You gotta go two or three levels down sometimes. And we’ve identified this accreditation cartel as an issue for a long time.”
» New bill sets changes to debris removal and homebuilding guidelines as hurricane season looms
After three hurricanes hit the state last year, Gov. Ron DeSantis last Thursday signed a bill that makes changes related to debris removal and rebuilding storm-damaged homes. The measure (SB 180), which took effect immediately, will require local governments each year to set in advance at least one debris-management site; to develop plans for businesses and homeowners about poststorm permitting processes; to establish what are known as mutual-aid agreements to bring in help from elsewhere; and to set plans for staffing after storms. Local governments also will be prohibited from increasing building-permit and inspection fees for 180 days after emergencies are declared for hurricanes or tropical storms. Furthermore, the bill would seek to prevent a repeat of an incident
where a crane collapsed into a St. Petersburg office building when Hurricane Milton slammed into the area by requiring that 24 hours before anticipated hurricane impacts, all hoisting equipment must be secured to comply with manufacturer recommendations. This could include removing advertising, laying down fixed booms and setting towers in a “weathervane position.” The bill drew some criticism for prohibiting “restrictive or burdensome” changes to local growth guidelines through Oct. 1, 2027, and retroactive to Aug. 1, 2024, in counties under federal disaster declarations after last year’s hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton.
» Republican leaders from 17 states back Florida AG’s immigration crackdown Republican leaders from 17 other states last week filed a brief at the U.S. Supreme Court backing Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s push to enforce a law targeting undocumented immigrants who enter Florida. The brief came after Uthmeier last week asked the Supreme Court to step in and at least temporarily allow enforcement of the state law after a federal district judge issued a preliminary injunction to block it. This friend-of-the-court brief, led by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird’s office, disputed that federal immigration laws preempt — essentially take precedence over — measures such as the Florida law. The brief also pointed to Republican-led states trying to help enforce President Donald Trump’s policies. Joining the brief were Republican attorneys general from Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee and Texas. Also, the Guam attorney general signed on. The law, passed during a February special legislative session, created state crimes for undocumented immigrants who enter or re-enter Florida. Attorneys for the Florida Immigrant Coalition, the Farmworker Association of Florida and two individual plaintiffs challenged the constitutionality of the law in April. After initially issuing a temporary restraining order, Williams issued a longer-lasting preliminary injunction to block enforcement.
BABY BOOM
Florida budget earmarks $29.5 million for anti-abortion center promoter — again
BY MCKENNA SCHUELER
Florida lawmakers have, for the second year in a row, earmarked nearly $30 million in their proposed state budget for a network that doles out funds to facilities that aim to deter abortion.
These not-for profit “crisis pregnancy centers,” often run by Christian or other religious groups, operate with little to no federal or state oversight — as they are not technically medical facilities — and they sometimes don’t even have licensed medical staff on site, even when they advertise services like ultrasounds.
Although Florida Democratic lawmakers Carlos Guillermo Smith and Kelly Skidmore previously sought to strengthen regulation of crisis pregnancy centers in Florida that receive state funding, their proposed legislation died this spring after failing to move forward in the Republican-dominated Legislature.
According to a tracker from Expose Fake Clinics, Florida is currently home to more than 170 of these centers. They often pose as licensed abortion clinics (using terms like “choice” in their names) and use deceptive tactics to draw pregnant people in, such as offering free ultrasounds and strategically choosing locations near actual abortion providers to confuse people.
Roughly 80 of these anti-abortion centers — and the religious groups that run them — in Florida received state funding through the Florida Pregnancy Care Network in 2024, according to a recent tax filing. Florida is one of at least 14 states in the U.S. with such a program in place,
all of which collectively funnel millions of dollars into the anti-abortion movement each year.
“For the second year in a row, Florida lawmakers directed nearly $30 million in taxpayer money to unregulated, anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers with zero oversight or accountability,” Orlando-area Sen. Smith told Orlando Weekly in a statement. “That makes the need to protect pregnant women from deceptive practices and misinformation happening at CPCs more urgent than ever, especially given the state’s near-total abortion ban.”
As of last May, Florida law bans most abortion procedures after six weeks of pregnancy, offering limited exceptions for medical emergencies and for those who can produce documentation (e.g., police reports) to prove their pregnancy was the product of rape or incest.
Florida’s six-week ban, initially stalled by a court challenge, has affected not just those seeking abortion in Florida, but also pregnant people across the U.S. South, since all surrounding states have either similarly banned abortion after six weeks or have banned it entirely since the U.S. Supreme Court eliminated the federal right to abortion in 2022.
A recent report from the Guttmacher Institute, a sexual and reproductive rights nonprofit, found that there were 11,200 fewer abortions provided in Florida in 2024 as compared to 2023. It was the largest decline seen anywhere across the country.
“At a moment when extremist lawmakers
are systematically dismantling access to qualified reproductive and maternal health care, understanding the unregulated industry they increasingly promote as a model for health care is not just urgent — it is essential,” said Reproductive Health and Freedom Watch executive director Debra Rosen in a recent statement. Florida’s controversial funding mechanism for anti-abortion centers, known as an “alternatives to abortion” program, dates back to the administration of former Gov. Jeb Bush. The explicit goal of the program was to “convince women with unwanted pregnancies not to have abortions,” according to reporting from the Lakeland Ledger at the time. Former Tampa Republican Jackie Toledo in 2018 sponsored legislation providing permanent state funding to private “pregnancy centers” through this program.
Under the law, pregnancy centers that receive state funds are required to be “non-coercive” in nature and ensure their materials do not include “religious content.” Enforcement of these requirements, however, is spotty. One taxpayer-funded facility in Fort Lauderdale, Mary’s Pregnancy Center, ended up shuttering in 2023, the Florida Trident reported, after finding itself in trouble with the Internal Revenue Service.
In addition to funding these facilities, Florida’s alternatives-to-abortion program is also responsible for the grisly billboards seen on state highways that claim to offer help to people who find themselves with an unwanted or unexpected pregnancy. Such billboards, typically promoting resource hotlines, generally direct callers to one of the state-funded anti-abortion centers for “help,” which could mean adoption resources, or a limited supply of free baby items like diapers.
The fact is, Florida didn’t always give this program so much money. The very same law (SB 300) that Florida lawmakers approved in 2023 to ban most abortions after six weeks also gave this anti-abortion program a five-fold funding increase, from $5 million a year to $25 million annually. As Reveal News and the Miami Herald jointly reported shortly after, the state
New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist, topped former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other candidates last week to become the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor.
That quickly touched off Florida politicians, with Republicans going on the attack and Democrats weighing what Mamdani’s victory means. “Florida got a big win last night,” U.S. Rep.
Jimmy Patronis, R-Fla., posted on X. “With the NYC election, more cash is about to move to Florida from the newly socialized People’s Republic of New York City. Enjoy the bread lines, we’ll take your billionaires.”
State Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, a Spring Hill Republican and former chairman of the state GOP, advised people who might exit the Big Apple to “please leave your leftist ideas behind.”
But at least some Democrats countered the
Department of Health quietly decided to up the Florida Pregnancy Care Network’s contract to $29 million later that year.
Florida lawmakers’ proposed budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year — to begin July 1 — totals $115 billion in total, and includes sizable giveaways to other conservative projects too, including $500,000 for a Christian group from Texas that uses sophisticated digital strategies, including search engine optimization, to intercept pregnant people who are searching for abortion care.
The final proposal, still awaiting approval from DeSantis, was agreed upon by both chambers of the Legislature after a nearly comical bout of GOP infighting, roughly six weeks after the state’s 2025 legislative session was initially scheduled to end. DeSantis recently said he plans to veto $500 million from the proposal, blaming House leadership for the delay in reaching a final agreement.
“The reality is the House leadership [dragged] this out for 45 days for really no reason at all,” DeSantis said, according to the USA Today Network. “The budget that was enacted is not any type of sea change. There were no major policy victories in it. It was something that could’ve been done 45 days ago.”
Suffice it to say, as someone who campaigned across the state against an unsuccessful effort last year to strengthen abortion rights in Florida through the ballot box, that $500 million is unlikely to cut into the Florida Pregnancy Care Network’s budget. That’s unless DeSantis is still bitter about the nonprofit opting not to use additional funds it received from his administration to run ads against Florida’s abortion rights initiative last fall.
As it is, abortion access under the new Trump administration is already facing the chopping block, as federal funding for Planned Parenthood faces an uncertain future amid cuts proposed in Trump’s so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
mschueler@orlandoweekly.com
party should learn from Mamdani, who campaigned on issues such as rent stabilization, building affordable housing and having cityowned grocery stores.
State Rep. Anna Eskamani, who is running for Orlando mayor, called Mamdani’s campaign an “inspiring and instructive model for Democrats across the country — including here in Florida.”
“[Mamdani] talks about housing as a human right, taxing the billionaire class, ending
corporate exploitation and addressing systemic injustice with moral clarity and policy fluency,” Eskamani said in a statement.“But just as importantly, he communicates those ideas in plain language, opening the door for more people to participate in the political process. He treats his constituents not as a means to win votes, but as partners in the fight for community change.” Mamdani appealed to the party’s progressive wing, including people with college degrees, while Cuomo was backed by what is generally considered the party establishment.
“In Florida, where voters are constantly targeted by disinformation and distraction, we need more of that transparent, values-driven communication,” Eskamani said.“We need more leaders who listen before they speak — who don’t cancel or condescend, but engage sincerely with people across differences.”
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THE PURGE
Attorneys believe Orange County could face criminal penalties and fines if it continues to operate programs that could be construed as DEI, like the Minority/Women Business Enterprise
BY MCKENNA SCHUELER
Leaders in Orange County, one of Florida’s bluest and most diverse communities, will consider suspending the county’s Minority Women Business Enterprise program Tuesday, in order to comply with anti-DEI directives from the Trump administration.
The county’s program, first established in 1988, is intended to expand opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses to secure county contracts for construction, professional services, goods, and other county projects.
It offers certain bidding preferences for certified M/WBE contractors, incentives for minority participation, and sets goals for percentages of minority participation in county contracts. The intention is to help address racial and gender disparities in the procurement process and to promote the business and economic growth of minority- and female-owned enterprises who have historically been underrepresented.
The program, however, may also run afoul of two executive orders issued by the Trump administration in January, county attorneys have determined. These orders target diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives within the government (dubbed “radical” and “wasteful” by the White House) as well as preferencing for minority groups in government programs (a practice the White House describes as “illegal discrimination”).
Violating these executive orders, county attorneys argue, could risk the more than $100 million in grants that Orange County receives through the federal government annually.
Based on a recent memo released by the U.S.
FIRED GUY
Deputy Attorney General, attorneys also believe Orange County could face criminal penalties and significant fines if the county receives federal funding while continuing to maintain or operate DEI-related programs.
“In January of 2025, the President of the United States signed multiple executive orders that sought to extinguish Diversity, Equity, and Includsion [sic] programs and required a certification within federal grants that the recipient of the grant does not have any DEI programs that violate federal anti-discrimination laws,” county records state.
“In order for the County to execute such certifications, it is recommended that the County suspend the Minority Women Business Enterprise Program and any other programs that may be considered DEI.”
The scope of “any other programs” the county operates that “may be considered DEI” is not further clarified in county documents.
A county spokesperson told Orlando Weekly, however, that the language, per their attorney, is a “catch-all in case there are other policies, programs or provisions that violate discrimination laws.” As for the time being, “There is nothing specific at this time that we know about,” the county attorney explained in a statement.
The referenced memo from the U.S. Deputy Attorney General’s Office, dated May 19, clarifies the new administration’s understanding of the federal False Claims Act, which serves as the Department of Justice’s “primary weapon against government fraud, waste, and abuse,” per the memo.
Trump-supporting Florida firefighter loses job over behavior at ‘No Kings’ protest
BY RAY ROA
AFlorida firefighter is out of a job after an investigation into his behavior at “No Kings” anti-Trump protests earlier this month.
The City of Largo and Largo Fire Rescue told Creative Loafing Tampa Bay that firefighter Brandon Stoffel’s employment has been terminated following an internal investigation.
Trump-appointed officials within the office, aligning themselves with the White House’s rhetoric, have framed DEI programs and mandates as civil rights violations and “racist” forms of preferencing.
“Institutions that take federal money only to allow anti-Semitism and promote divisive DEI policies are putting their access to federal funds at risk,” U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi (a former Florida AG) threatened in a May news release.“This Department of Justice will not tolerate these violations of civil rights — inaction is not an option.”
A June 25 letter sent by Orange County to local M/WBE certified firms, shared with Orlando Weekly, broke the news of the county’s decision to move forward with suspending the M/ WBE program.“We understand the significance of this matter and are committed to transparency throughout this process,” wrote Sheena Ferguson, manager of the county’s Business Development Division.
She added that the county is exploring the idea of developing a Small Business Enterprise program instead “as part of our broader commitment to supporting the local small business community in a legally sustainable way.”
“We deeply value your role in the business community and your engagement with our program,” Ferguson concluded.
Not the first
Orange County isn’t the first local government to consider getting rid of its minority business program.
As the Orlando Sentinel reported, the city of Orlando (located in Orange County) decided to suspend its own Minority and Women Business Enterprise program earlier this month in order to avoid potentially jeopardizing four federal grants (totaling $37 million) that would be used for renovations to the Orlando International Airport.
County commissioners in Palm Beach County — home to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate — similarly voted to suspend their county’s own DEI programs this month, despite expressing unease with the vote.
As the Palm Beach Post reports, the commission’s sole Black commissioner Bobby Powell described
“His actions were not consistent with the standards and trust the community expects and deserves,” a spokesperson for Largo Fire Rescue added in an email. “We remain committed to integrity, equity, and providing safe, respectful and trusted service to all.”
Stoffel, who completed his probationary year with Largo Fire in 2023, had been on leave for weeks after he attended No Kings protests in downtown Tampa and Largo.
WFTS first reported that at the Largo rally, Stoffel, whose social media includes a video of pro-Trump activity captioned “Hell yea,” was accused of making threats and yelling at protesters using slurs against the LGBTQ+ community.
Trump’s executive orders as “troubling” and said “they will shut out hard-working Americans trying to achieve the American dream.”Another similarly described the orders as “troubling,” but expressed concern about the threat of criminal charges against county employees.
Meanwhile, a vote to suspend a diversity and inclusion department in Fort Worth, Texas (for the same reason) was reportedly delayed this week, according to the Fort Worth Report, after more than two hours of discussion on the issue.
Orange County commissioner Mayra Uribe, who recently launched a bid for county mayor, told Orlando Weekly in a phone call that while she’s “disappointed” about the move to suspend the M/WBE program, she’s encouraged that the county will be pivoting to develop a program to support small businesses.
“We want to continue to have that dignity of being able to say that we’re still going to offer this opportunity to small businesses, because that’s the essence of what we are in Orange County is the land of opportunity,” she said. “We want to make sure we do everything that we’re capable of to ensure the protection of that.”
A study commissioned by Orange County in 2023, conducted by consulting firm Griffin & Strong, confirmed there continued to be a “basis” for the M/WBE program’s existence in the community today, pointing to a “significant underutilization” of minority- and femaleowned contractors.
The firm’s analysis of local market, business and contracting data found that, out of the roughly $2 billion that Orange County paid out to contractors for construction, professional services, goods, and “other services” from 2016 to 2020, just about 8 percent of that actually went to certified minority- or women-owned businesses.
A resolution drafted to suspend Orange County’s minority business program this upcoming Tuesday states that the county “is hereby suspending certain programs, ordinances, policies and practices until further action by the Orange County Board of County Commissioners.”
The resolution will be taken up and discussed by the Orange County board of commissioners during their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 1.
mschueler@orlandoweekly.com
“If I call 911 and you get sent, are you gonna not do your job because I have a Pride flag in my window or I live in a mobile home park full of Spanish people? That’s insane,” march attendee Deidra Navarro said to the TV station.
As previously reported, No Kings protests across Central Florida on June 14 drew thousands of peaceful protesters. The action outside Tampa City Hall also attracted Proud Boys and MAGA counter-protesters. In photos, Stoffel is seen in downtown Tampa confronting protesters as part of a pro-Trump contingent.
A version of this story first appeared in our sibling publication Creative Loafing Tampa Bay. news@orlandoweekly.com
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The Constitution sets out many protections on the basis of personhood, using the term “people” or “person” rather than “citizen.” U.S. court precedent historically supports the idea that these laws apply to all people on U.S. soil, whether or not they are citizens. These cards may be helpful to any English, Spanish, Kréyol or Arabic speakers who fear detention.
Cut along the dotted lines and fold in the center to make a two-sided card. Sandwich around a piece of thin cardboard if possible, and reinforce with a layer of clear tape.
You have constitutional rights.
• DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR if an immigration agent is knocking on the door.
• DO NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS from an immigration agent if they try to talk to you. You have the right to remain silent.
• DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING without first speaking to a lawyer. You have the right to speak with a lawyer.
• If you are outside of your home, ask the agent if you are free to leave. If they say yes, LEAVE CALMLY.
• GIVE THIS CARD TO THE AGENT. If you are inside your home, show the card through the window or slide it under the door.
Usted tiene derechos constitucionales.
• NO ABRA LA PUERTA si un agente de inmigración está tocando la puerta.
• NO CONTESTE NINGUNA PREGUNTA de un agente de inmigración si trata de hablar con usted. Usted tiene el derecho a guardar silencio.
• NO FIRME NADA sin antes hablar con un abogado. Usted tiene el derecho de hablar con un abogado.
• Si usted está fuera de su casa, pregúntele al agente si tiene la libertad de irse. Si le dice que sí, VÁYASE CON TRANQUILIDAD.
• ENTRÉGUELE ESTA TARJETA EL AGENTE. Si usted está dentro de su casa, muestre la tarjeta por la ventana o pásela debajo de la puerta.
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I do not wish to speak with you, answer your questions, sign any documents, or hand you any documents, based on my 5th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution.
I do not give you permission to enter my home, unless you have a warrant to enter signed by a judge or magistrate with my name on it that you slide under the door, based on my 4th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution.
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I WANT TO RIDE MY BICYCLE
Pat Greene and the Corridor Project beautify your bike ride
BY LOLA FONTANEZ
If you’re looking for a combination of fresh air and cutting-edge creativity over the holiday weekend, look no further than the recently launched Corridor Art Trail outdoor gallery along East Anderson Street and Crystal Lake Drive — co-curator of said project, Orlando arts boundary-pusher Pat Greene, let us know that the exhibition will be up for the next year along the prominent Orlando bike path.
The Art Corridor has evolved from one of Greene’s earlier projects; in 2022, this Corridor Project featured local art on billboards along I-4. He and his team, consisting of David Cookson, Javier Guillan and co-curator Erica Greear, signed a contract with the City of Orlando a few months ago to begin the development of the art trail
with the help of city Director of Placemaking Sherry Gutch.
The ad hoc outdoor gallery consists of eight pieces on large V-shaped cedar frames spaced along the trail. Greene says that the plan is for the art to be changed out quarterly as they take open call additions to the project. The upcoming quarter begins July 26, with over 150 submissions for Greene and Greear to pick from. The application fee is $10 and eight artists will be featured for the quarter, with each artist earning a total of $500 for their work. The Corridor Project will give each artist $300, with the additional $200 supplemented by city Commissioner Patty Sheehan.
Greene and his team began the project with the goal of expanding the presence of art in the
Orlando area. He feels it is important to facilitate conversations around art and accessibility in the community.
“I feel like there should be art everywhere, right?” says Greene. “I always wonder why there isn’t.”
The team meets the last Saturday of every month at Meredith Sand Designs for a bike ride along the trail, and all are welcome to join. Greene wants to emphasize collaboration with local businesses and biking as a means of getting people outside and looking at art.
Greene hopes to create opportunities for young artists to get exposure despite a noticeable lack of gallery spaces in the city. This is a project that won’t judge artists based on their experience or lack thereof. “We don’t ask where you went to school
or what your background is,” says Greene. “We just want to see what you’re doing.”
Greene also hopes that the exhibit will help spur conversations between artists and the city of Orlando. He believes that restrictions like certain sign ordinances produce barriers that make it difficult for artists to create and show off their work. Having formerly served as the Public Art Coordinator for the city of Orlando, Greene feels that public officials and artists don’t always speak the same language.
“I think we need to come together and talk to everybody who’s involved and figure out a way to make the whole process a little easier,” explains Greene. “They’re really not addressing artists.”
Greene and the rest of his team hope to expand the project and venture into new spaces across Orlando as concepts develop, particularly in the Milk District. Greene praises his co-curator Greear for their similar design taste, despite a gap in age. Greene participates in a conversation on the morning of the last Wednesday of every month at CityArts, where he says discussions about art thrive because of conversations much like theirs.
“I always think of [John Waters],” says Greene. “He always says,‘The older you get, the more youth spies you need.’”
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Curator Pat Greene | Courtesy photo
HANNIBAL TAKES ORLANDO
It’s been eight years since Hannibal Buress has been to the City Beautiful — catch him at the Abbey this week
BY JESSICA BATTISTI
When the New York City venue
Knitting Factory closed its doors in August 2022, stand-up comedian, actor, producer and musician Hannibal Buress expected it to get snatched off the market immediately. A year later, realtors reached out to him to inquire about his interest in the vacant venue.
This March, Buress’ reimagined vision of the iconic space opened as Isola Brooklyn — his very own comedy and music club.
The former co-host of The Eric Andre Show and Broad City star has a lot of history there. He
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League Action. The comic is also credited with bringing Bill Cosby’s sexual abuse accusations to the forefront in 2014.
Although Buress hasn’t released a comedy special since Miami Nights — his now-removed 2020 YouTube special reflecting on his 2017 arrest at Art Basel Miami Beach for disorderly intoxication — he says a new special is expected some time this year or early 2026, as well as a re-release of Miami Nights “I’d put one out just to mark the time,” says Buress. “It’s been long enough.”
Outside of touring and managing his club, Buress has been pursuing other creative endeavors. Rapping and DJing as Eshu Tune — named after the trickster god in the West African Yoruba religion — Buress’ love for music dates back before his comedy career. Growing up in the Chicago rap scene and recording his first song back in 2000, Buress finally began releasing singles under his stage name in 2022. Referring to making music as “taking care of his inner child and parenting himself,” Buress adds: “I think it’s just to really do things that give you joy and taking that time to do that, even if it’s a little bit of time.”
When asked if he wishes he pursued music full time alongside comedy, Buress’ response is thoughtful. “I just wasn’t in a headspace, or maybe I kind of put myself in a self-imposed box early on,” he says. “Because even if it didn’t blow up or whatever it was, just to mark the time and what I would have created in this mental state … so, yes, I do. I do kind of wish I was putting out more just to have that journal where people can do the same as they could do with my stand-up and grow with me.”
As for his next creative ventures, Buress says he has his own beverage in the works, as well as aspirations to direct a film or create his own cartoon or animation.
“When I acted, I didn’t feel super engaged a lot of times,” he says. “I think it’s because I wanted more to do. So directing kind of gives that, the same way that owning a venue and also performing gives me more things I could add.”
performed at the opening of Knitting Factory’s Brooklyn outpost, hosted a permanent stand-up series there and closed out the venue’s final show.
Buress says the full-circle experience of owning the space has been “real trippy.”
“I’ll have these moments where it’s just me in there like ‘Wow, this is kind of crazy,’” Buress says to Orlando Weekly.
Hosting Buress’ peers and comedy icons like Dave Chappelle, Nick Kroll and Michael Che in the last four months has kept Buress busy, but not too busy to get back into touring for “the love of the game.” The 42-year-old Buress is currently on tour, and he’s coming to Orlando Thursday.
Getting his start in comedy in 2002 while at Southern Illinois University, the Chicago native has had an exhaustive 20-year career. The former Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock writer has six comedy specials under his belt, as well as roles in Tag, Daddy’s Home, Spider-Man: Homecoming — for which he famously hired an imposter to attend the premiere, due to a scheduling conflict — and Spider-Man: No Way Home, as well as voice-acting in roles for The Secret Life of Pets and DC’s Justice
Since his last performance in Orlando in 2017, Buress is looking forward to catching up the City Beautiful on all of his “new shit,” from fatherhood to the reality of being at the age where losing parents and grandparents is a commonality.
Buress says that at this point in his career, his material rarely comes from pen and paper but rather from pulling real-life thoughts and experiences, paired with encouragement from friends. Buress says if he dwells on it, he knows to include it in his shows.
And this Thursday, you can find out what Buress has been dwelling on lately.
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Hannibal Buress | Courtesy photo
Funny, but no joke: The Mama’s Comedy Show troupe open ‘comedyforward’ variety show
Papa’s Cirque du So Lame for a summer run on I-Drive
Last month, a long-running institution of Orlando entertainment lost its beloved matriarch, but the show — and her family — must go on. For nearly 16 years, the “cousins” that comprise Mama’s Comedy Show have been performing improv games to raise bail money for their imprisoned materfamilias, who was embodied by performer Ed Budd’s mother, Nina. She passed away in June at age 78, but her theatrical family’s legacy lives on in Papa’s Cirque du So Lame (cirquedusolame.com), a satirical variety show opening Saturday for a five-week summer run on International Drive.
Mama’s Comedy Show is the brainchild of Todd Feren, a Jacksonville native who’s been producing theater since he was in kindergarten.
“My mom says that probably today, I would have been diagnosed with ADD or something and medicated,”jokes Feren.“I would just go off in my own room and make up stories and stuff like that, so it worked out.”Mama’s originally grew out of Doodie Humor, Feren’s scripted sketch comedy troupe with Michael Aiello (of Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights fame), which was a hit of the Orlando Fringe Festival during the aughts. “Up until then, I was writing 100 percent of our shows, and I just wanted some level of interaction or input from other people,” Feren says.
That collaborative urge led Feren to assemble friends — including Budd, Tony Giordano and his former wife, Michele Simms — for regular improv comedy shows, first at Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows and now at Ten10 Brewing Co. Feren says he brought together “all the funniest people that I knew, because I figured that’s your best shot. You get the funniest people you know, and if they make me laugh, hopefully they’ll make the rest of the people laugh.”
Needing a photograph to serve as the face of
Mama’s, Budd suggested his mother, and Feren quickly concurred.“I met her and instantly went, ‘Oh yeah, this woman could be in jail,’” Feren recalls. “She’s such a strong presence, and not afraid to be loud and share her opinion with anyone.” For her part, Budd says, his mom “didn’t really know what we were talking about, but I explained to her that she would be like [what] Mickey Mouse [is] to Disney, she would be to Mama’s Comedy Show. She said ‘yes’ before she really even understood what we were doing.”
The loss of Nina Budd left a mark on all members of the Mama’s family, but none more so than her son, a veteran theater educator at Olympia High School.“My mom’s influence on my acting career was huge,” says Budd. “She would be the one who would constantly run lines with me if I was in a play. It didn’t matter what she was doing — if she was ironing clothes, if she was doing some home project that she wanted to do for herself — it didn’t matter.”
Although she became enamored with the stage herself, performing in a few community productions, she was never fond of the four-letter words that Mama’s (but not Papa’s) casts regularly deploy.“She was so happy when we would do a clean show for a resort or for a private function, but she also understood that comedy is subjective. She didn’t want us to stop doing the blue comedy; she just made it clear that it was not her preference, but her love for us was greater than her distaste for blue humor.”
The success of Mama’s attracted attention from the owners of another dinner theater, Pirates Dinner Adventure, and Feren soon found himself spending a decade directing and managing an
adult-oriented vaudeville for them. When a 2017 hurricane ripped the roof off the venue, Feren spun off Mama’s concept into Papa’s Cirque du So Lame as a one-night-only fundraiser for displaced specialty performers. Papa’s briefly returned online during COVID, but this weekend will mark its live debut as a commercial production.
Much like Mama’s incarceration, Feren explains the conceit of Papa’s conspicuous absence from his own show: He “went out for milk in December of ’89, and we’re 100 percent sure he’s coming back [so] we’ve left the house exactly as he left it.” That gives the show license to be a love letter to Reagan-era fashion, music and pop culture, making it “an ’80s roller coaster … ride of nostalgia and comedy” filled with retro-inspired choreography by Brittany Stovall.
Although Feren describes the show as “very comedy-forward,” the cirque-style specialty acts involved are no joke and include world-class hula-hooper Anna Jack and aerial acrobat Albena “Benji” Aleksandrova, as well as plate-spinners, contortionists and magicians. They’ll all be demonstrating their skills against custom animated backdrops on the giant LED video wall in Afrotainment’s high-tech television studio at 7220 International Drive, which transforms after hours into a live performance venue.
“It’s 200 seats, but it’s also so cozy, [because] nobody’s far away from the stage,” says Feren, who is hopeful the run will be successful enough to return seasonally. If it does, be forewarned, because he threatens,“If all goes well, we’re coming back for Christmas, where you better believe Whamageddon is going to be a thing!” skubersky@orlandoweekly.com
‘Cousin Ricky’ | Photo courtesy of Mama’s Comedy Show
IMMACULATE RECEPTION
An Italian newcomer raises the bar for food and hospitality in Winter Park
BY MICHAEL MURPHY
As a semi-principled critic, I protect my anonymity. No photo in the byline, no notes at the table, bookings made under the alias Chewbacchus Jones. At Winter Park’s Grappolo, I managed to eat, drink and form opinions anonymously until the end of meal three, when I was unmasked by a companion whose lips were loosened by Amarone. I can’t blame him. Wine will put you at ease — so will Grappolo. Aliases, deceits, alternative facts — we increasingly wrap ourselves in fiction. In the States, we also slather Italian food in it. Mozzarella from Wisconsin,“San Marzano-style” tomatoes,
pedigrees cooked up by culinarily illiterate branding bozos. Our lives become thinner in this discounting of the genuine. Fellini knew. Truth is found in family and the food we share. He insisted on authentic, freshly prepared meals in his films, believing how we eat reveals who we are.
Family has a way of bringing the you in you to the surface at Grappolo. When you walk through its doors, you’ll be met with open arms, a bit of good-natured braggadocio and a lot of love. It is family that anchors the recently opened Italian eatery on Park Avenue, and it is
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family that brought proprietor Massimo Fallica to Orlando. This meant leaving London and his popular restaurant, La Meridiana, behind — a restaurant he continues to help manage and sets the standard for the hospitality and food that feature at Grappolo.
Good Italian food isn’t a product of ROI and P&L, but PDO and TLC. Food that’s properly sourced and fatto con amore — made with love. Grappolo serves very good Italian food — food that will have you chef-kissing like a cartoon capocuoco. It is well-prepared, true to its roots, informed by the classic but unafraid of the inventive — evidenced by starters like a gorgeous tuna tartare with avocado ($19) and a deeply flavored beet carpaccio with hazelnut and goat cheese ($16).
You’ll taste the love in the rich brininess of Grappolo’s spaghetti ai frutti di mare ($29), which all but sings “Santa Lucia,” its scratch pasta fresca a wonderful sauce sponge, topped by mussels, clams and plump head-on shrimp that also find their way into an equally enjoyable paccheri ai gamberoni ($27). There was branzino with olives, capers and tomatoes ($39) and branzino atop beetroot risotto, both clean, crisp-skinned and delicious.
Fork-tender octopus over smoky romesco ($19) is among the better takes in town, and herb-crusted rack of lamb ($46) was similarly succulent — a welcome whisper of gaminess to remind me I wasn’t eating (flavorful) filet mignon. Tagliata di Manzo ($41), sliced ribeye served with arugula and Parmigiano Reggiano, ate like it reads — wonderfully — and paccheri with filet ragù ($29) was a bowl full of soulful. And, and, and … I’ve eaten and eaten and eaten and you’ll be tempted too. But save room. Both house-made tiramisu ($10) and pistachio cake ($12) make for memorably sweet finales, best enjoyed with an espresso and a surrender to Grappolo’s easy vibe.
At my last meal, over dessert, my mind drifted to a contrada dinner I enjoyed at Il Palio many moons ago. At the communal table in the streets of Siena, strangers quickly became friends between bites. It was a memory triggered by a nearby table, where the extended Fallica family indulged in the simple joy of sharing food together. Very real, very true. In the words of another Massimo — Massimo Bottura of Osteria Francescana — “Family is everything. It’s what makes a meal more than just food on a plate.” I’m certain our Massimo, Orlando’s Massimo Fallica, couldn’t agree more. At Grappolo, the food is in-your-face tasty, but family is the secret sauce.
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OPENINGS & CLOSINGS:
June, the contemporary Mexican kitchen specializing in wood-fired eats of the Yucatán with Asian flourishes, has opened at 700 E. Washington St. in Thornton Park. The former Graffiti Junktion space has been given an extreme makeover courtesy of Team Market Group, who own and operate the restaurant … Sushi Izuki, billed as “modern meets traditional omakase,” has opened at 8685 Fenton St. near South Apopka-Vineland Road in O-Town West. The restaurant will be led by chef Leo Chen, who was previously at Neta Shari in Brooklyn, an omakase restaurant that earned inclusion in the NYC Michelin Guide from 2022-24. Izuki, no surprise, is striving to obtain a Michelin star … Flavors of Jamaica, with locations in Kissimmee and Ocoee, will open its third location in the former Aardvark space at 2610 S. Ferncreek Ave. in SoDo … PopStroke, the Tiger Woods-backed putt-putt and dining venue, will open a location at 5487 Hamlin Groves Trail in Winter Garden this August. The Hamlin location will feature a new “chef-driven food and drink experience” along with some “big tech upgrades” … Zaza Cuban Comfort Food has opened its seventh location, this one at 191 State Road 436 in Fern Park … Dough Boyz Pizzeria, the Oviedo joint that makes a mean grandma pie, has opened a second location at 201 W. State Road 434 in Longwood … After its much-ballyhooed 2021 opening in Winter Park, Chicken Guy! has been cock-blocked on the Orlando Avenue chicken strip.
NEWS & EVENTS:
Hikiniku to Sumi, Lewis Lin’s lunchtime hambugu concept, will stage its next round of meals July 4, July 10 and July 11 at the counter inside Juju. Hikiniku offers Japanese wagyu hamburger steaks served with koshihikari rice, egg and a host of sides. The meal includes two hambugu as well as a fish soup and ice cream for $45 … Noriaki Numamoto, the master butcher behind Takamori “drunken wagyu” (and former personal butcher to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe), will be at Palm Beach Meats July 16 for a live butchery demo. A multicourse dinner spotlighting the wagyu will follow. Visit palmbeachmeats.com for more … Domu’s 7th annual Wieners & Wine Down event goes from 5:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at East End Market. In addition to El Perrero’s Venezuelan-style hot dogs, guests can enjoy light bites, unlimited sangria, wine and bubbles, and summer jams by DJ Coast. Cost is only $20 … Paddlefish executive chef Steven Richard, chef Justice Placeres (Otto’s High Dive) and chef Michael Collantes (Soseki, Sushi Saint) will collaborate on a five-course meal Thursday, July 17, at 6:30 p.m. at Paddlefish. Cost is $125 plus taxes and fees. Visit paddlefishrestaurant. com for more.
Head-on shrimp fatto con amore | Photo by Matt Keller Lehman
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GARNI CAFÉ
Garni Café isn’t trying to be Orlando’s version of Balthazar, Frenchette or Bouchon, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth a look. Executive chef Guillaume Robin received a Maîtres Cuisiniers de France (Master Chef of France) title this year, and dishes like steak tartare (prepared tableside), escargots and gnocchi a la Parisienne are deftly prepared. Profiteroles are a sure-fire ending. (reviewed June 25) 6100 Wave Hotel Drive, 407-675-2000, garnicafelakenona.com, $$$$
NURI’S TAVERN
Team Market Group chef-scientists Jason Campbell and Nick Grecco spent months researching and testing 20-plus dough variations to perfect Nuri’s tavern-style pizza recipe. The result: thin, cracklycrusted pizzas of the highest order. They’re offered in 12-inch rounds that are “party-cut.” The vodka pie, as well as the pepperoni and jalapeño with sweet-sticky chili crisp, are can’t-miss, but don’t pass on the incredible wings, chopped salad or crispy eggplant. Save room for soft-serve. Closed Mondays. (reviewed June 18) 63 E. Pine St., 321206-0080, nuristavern.com, $$$
MIRCHI INDIAN STREET FOOD
Some of the finest Indian street fare is being served out of this wildly polychromatic restaurant in Winter Garden, from infernal chicken 65 to dahi batata pani puri. Both vada pav and pav bhaji should be on any heat-loving vegetarian’s regular rotation. A creamy cup of chai and rabdi jalebi make soothing endings. Closed Mondays. (reviewed June 11) 1021 S. Dillard St., Winter Garden, 407-347-3777, mirchiwg.com, $$
RAWSHA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE
Iraqi cuisine in the form of kebabs, dips and shawarma draw an eclectic bunch to this Turkey Lake Road diner. Of note are ridiculously succulent Iraqi kebabs fashioned from lamb, lamb fat and a secret blend of spices, or baharat. A mixed grill highlighted by flavor-packed chicken kofta is another must-order, as is beef shawarma. Hummus veers toward the creamier side and baba ghanouj isn’t heavy on the smoke. Pair with calming Iraqi cardamom tea. Open daily. (reviewed June 4) 8956 Turkey Lake Road, 407-725-0062, rawsharestaurant.com, $$$
NATSU OMAKASE
North Quarter omakase house delivers one of the most pleasing, and relatively affordable, tasting menu options in town. Chef Stone Lin is a true talent with the knife and, along with chef Anthony Esquivel, he presents bites that are fussed-over yet incredibly flavorful. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
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(reviewed May 28) 777 N. Orange Ave., 407-2865744, natsuomakase.com, $$$$
TAMALE CO. MODERN MEXICAN KITCHEN & BAR
Tamale Co.’s tamales are always a draw, but there’s so much else to enjoy at their festive College Park kitchen. Their torta Milanesa will draw comparisons to the street sammies served in Mexico City, but don’t overlook the queso frito, birria empanadas served on a miniature clothesline, or the pear, apple and goat cheese salad with caramelized pecans and cranberries inspired by the version served at Del Bosque Restaurante in CDMX. Open daily.
(reviewed May 21) 2401 Edgewater Drive, 407-7302020, instagram.com/tamale_co, $$
LUCA TURCI
Beautiful plates of comforting Italian fare are the draw to this off-Park spot where patrons come dressed to impress. Sharable winners include meatless carpaccio of thinly sliced pears with gorgonzola, walnuts and truffle honey as well as fried burrata in a rich Bolognese. Signature items, like duck served with gnocchi and lamb shank over saffron risotto, don’t disappoint. Open daily. (reviewed May 14) 153 E. Morse Blvd., Winter Park, 407-636-2014, lucaturcirestaurant.com, $$$$
PAREA GREEK TAVERNA
The most prominent space in Maitland fires Greek staples of worth, from octopus to lamb chops to brandy-soaked vlahotiri sheep cheese. Other items not to be passed on include flaky spanakopita, lemony white sardines and warm lamb- and beef-filled grape leaves. Poofy loukoumades drizzled in honey with walnuts and portokalopita, a Greek orange cake, are best enjoyed with Greek coffee. Open daily. (reviewed May 7) 111 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland, 407-813-1158, pareagreektaverna.com, $$
EL COQUI NINJA
The Curry Ford West charmer lures islanders in with their brand of Chino Boricua — a fusion of Puerto Rican and Asian flavors in such dishes as kung pao mofongo and cuerno — or corned beef — egg rolls. Closed Monday. (reviewed April 30) 3097 Curry Ford Road, 407-270-7634, elcoquininjarestaurant.com, $$
ZEN DUMPLING
Steaming some of the best soup dumplings in the city, this Waterford Lakes hotspot also impresses with its dan dan noodles, chili wontons, Mongolian beef and spicy cucumber. Open daily. (reviewed April 23) 423 N. Alafaya Trail, 407-237-9037, zendumplings.com, $$
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THE CHAPMAN
One of the biggest restaurant openings on Park Ave. in years, the Chapman celebrates the history of Winter Park with a Florida-centric menu that misses the mark more than it hits it. Of note, however, is the colossal lump crab cake, a must-order along with any of the deftly made cocktails. Open daily. (reviewed April 16) 500 S. Park Ave., Winter Park, 407-635-1967, thechapman.com, $$$$
TALAY
The North Quarter charmer brings a different take on Thai cuisine, one focused primarily on seafood. Panang scallops, jumbo river prawns and the signature hor mok talay (mixed seafood coated in a red curry custard served inside a coconut) are just some of the notables. Cocktails are about as pretty as the space itself, which connects to Noir Bar, a moody speakeasy. Open daily. (reviewed April 9) 861 N. Orange Ave., 407-271-4206, talayorlando.com, $$$
CHEZ LES COPAINS
Brasserie classics and familiar French dishes get modern reinventions at this second-story restaurant inside the rebranded City Food Hall in Ivanhoe Village. Chef DJ Tangalin’s skills shine in such dishes as steak tartare with bone marrow, mussels in sofrito-scented blue cheese sauce, orangeglazed duck and bouillabaisse. Closed Monday and Tuesday. (reviewed April 2) City Food Hall, 1412 Alden Road, 407-419-9900, clcrestaurant.com, $$$
CHAYHANA
Central Asian delights with an emphasis on Kyrgyzstan are worth seeking out on the western fringes of Altamonte Springs. Plov, a heady rice dish popping with pomegranate arils, plush lulya kebab, hand-pulled lagman and a stew called kuza dymlyama are all standouts. End with homemade, layered honey cake. Open daily. (reviewed March 26) 851 W. State Road 436, Altamonte Springs, 321422-0143, chayhanaorlando.com, $$$
GYUKATSU ROSE
Gyukatsu (flash-fried beef cutlets that are seared tableside by guests) is the latest concept explored by Domu’s Sonny Nguyen. Along with the 130-gram or 260-gram “proprietary cut” of crossbred wagyu are a host of sides and starches. Wagyu aficionados may find the marbling lacking, but the price point will appeal to a broader audience. Open Thursday to Sunday. (reviewed March 19) 3201 Corrine Drive, gyukatsurose.com, $$$
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The small Florida chain brings some true Crescent City vibes and a decent roster of NOLA staples, most notably jumbo shrimp in an infernal BBQ sauce, buttery biscuits, beignets. Redfish, gumbo and crawfish-shrimp étouffée pass muster but beware rice with undercooked kernels. Live music Wednesdays and weekends. Open daily. (reviewed Feb. 26) 7525 W. Sand Lake Road, 407-574-5755, voodoobayou.com, $$$
WALALA ASIAN NOODLE HOUSE
The latest addition to the city’s hand-pulled noodle scene marries flawless squigglers with an exquisite beef-chicken broth. No matter the protein (shaved beef flank and chunks of braised short rib rule), the soup bowls gratify, as do cumindusted grilled beef skewers. Open daily. (reviewed Feb. 19) 5062 W. Colonial Drive, 407-286-5478, walalaasiannoodlehouse.toast.site, $$$
PALM BEACH MEATS ORLANDO
This temple of wagyu is the place to procure prized and pricey cuts of Japanese and Australian wagyu. The restaurant component serves a beefy menu of lush delights, most notably the wagyu katsu sandos, cheesesteaks and burgers. Those with deep pockets will want to splurge on the 4-ounce Kagoshima wagyu steak. The brownie sundae, employing wagyu tallow in the brownie, whipped cream and caramel, is an absolute must. Closed Mondays. (reviewed Feb. 12) 3421 S. Orange Ave., 407-233-4094, palmbeachmeats.com, $$$$
SURAH
Surah’s menu of Korean cuisine veers traditional, but it’s traditional fare blended with comforting aspects, and it’s brilliantly executed. Of note: galbijjim, braised beef short ribs served with starchy vegetables. Other considerations: bulgogi hot pot, seafood pancake and spicy squid stir-fry. Closed Mondays. (reviewed Feb. 5) 5100 Dr. Phillips Blvd., 407-270-8973, surahorlando.com, $$$
MOSONORI
Henry Moso’s Winter Park handroll bar spares no expense in quality of fare (the nori is unmatched) or quality of design (the horseshoe-shaped bar is absolutely stunning). Set menus ranging from $19$36 allow patrons to sample a variety of stellar rolls without breaking the bank. Open daily. (reviewed Jan. 29) 1100 Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 321-9722925, mosonori.com, $$$
J’ADORE THE FRENCH BAKERY
This boulangerie tucked in a hidden strip plaza near the Altamonte/Longwood border serves baguettes and French pastries of the highest order. Croissants are some of the best you’ll find in town. Open 7 a.m.
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to 3 p.m.; closed Monday. (reviewed Jan. 22) 910 Sand Lake Road, Altamonte Springs, 321-972-1511, instagram.com/jadore.thefrenchbakery, $$
BARKHAVEN DOG BAR
This dog bar is a playground for man and his best friend. An ambitious, Middle Eastern-leaning menu curated by Chris Hernandez, as well as a full bar specializing in martinis, make the venue a draw whether you own a dog or not. Open daily. (reviewed Jan. 15) 724 Brookhaven Drive, 407-7872275, barkhaven.com, $$$
OZA IZAKAYA
Tim Liu, the man behind Mikado Sushi in MetroWest and Boku Sushi in Maitland, spent a fortune to outfit this SeaWorld-area stunner. The varied menu of hot and cold tastings, sushi and ramen achieves varying degrees of success. Yakitori and kushiyaki offerings are solid, as is sashimi with premium cuts from Japan. Open daily. (reviewed Dec. 18) 5310 Central Florida Parkway, 407-778-1038, ozaizakaya.com, $$$
REDLIGHT REDLIGHT
The gastropub is resuscitated inside Redlight Redlight in Audubon Park, thanks to deftly executed and creative comfort dishes plated by chef Jes Tantalo. Even the brunch-averse should pay a visit to the brewpub on Sundays. Dinner served Thursday through Saturday from 5-9 p.m.; Saturday breakfast burritos served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday brunch served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; closed Tuesdays. (reviewed Dec. 11) 2810 Corrine Drive, 407-893-9832, instagram.com/ redlightredlight, $$$
MAROUSH SHAWARMA & GRILL
The Syrian and Levantine dishes served at Maroush in Waterford Lakes are well worth indulging in, but their beef and chicken shawarma is where they truly shine. Open daily. (reviewed Dec. 4) 783 N. Alafaya Trail, 407-270-7649, maroush-food.com, $$
TURCI PASTA
House-made pasta is the calling card of this neighborhood noodle house in Orlando’s Little Italy, aka College Park. Black truffle ravioli, lamb shank pappardelle and ravioli served with a red wine-poached pear are stellar choices. Tableside cannoli and tiramisu affogato are satisfying comfort endings. Wine list veers toward pedestrian. Open daily. (reviewed Nov. 27) 2120 Edgewater Drive, 407-985-2577, turcipasta.com, $$
MILLS MARKET
Tien Hung Market’s transformation into Mills Market brings Kai Kai’s Cantonese barbecue and dim sum, Banh Mi Boy’s sandwiches, pastries and summer
rolls, and UniGirl’s onigiri and Japanese small bites to Mills 50’s madding crowds. Open daily. (reviewed Nov. 20) 1110 E. Colonial Drive, instagram.com/ millsmarket.orl, $$
KOYLA PAKISTANI BBQ
Koyla’s kebab game is strong, particularly its bihari and gola kebabs. Go on a Sunday when chefowner Bilaal Dugan grills the meats over open charcoal outside and serves them for a buffet-only experience. Other Pakistani staples, like comforting nihari with beef shank, are offered Monday to Saturday. Open daily. (reviewed Nov. 13) 4990 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, 407507-1205, koylabbq.com, $$$
POCHA 93
The Korean pub from the owners of Shin Jung in Mills 50 pays homage to pojangmacha — covered food stalls and food carts specializing in street fare in South Korea. The army stew, a fusion broth of Korean and American ingredients, is an ideal opener to the myriad small plates offered. Hanger steak and LA galbi short ribs make for fine Korean barbecuing. Cocktails, soju-based and otherwise, are also offered. Closed Monday. (reviewed Nov. 6) 7379 W. Colonial Drive, 407-420-0157, pocha93.com, $$
SOREKARA
Chef William Shen’s high-concept tasting menu restaurant may offer the best dining experience in the city, thanks to a focused stream of dishes fusing Japanese ingredients with French technique, an architecturally stunning venue and a superb level of service. Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday. (reviewed Oct. 30) 4979 New Broad St., sorekarafl. com, no phone, $$$$
LAMP & SHADE CRAFT KITCHEN AND COCKTAILS
Chef Ryan Stewart’s pan-Asian interpretations are a hit in any language, the charred baby bok choy and squid ink squid in particular. Really, nothing on the menu disappoints — from addicting Caesar salad bites on toasted brioche to shiitake risotto with wild mushrooms, miso and parm to mussels in green coconut curry. Cocktails are studied. Castella cake is the best way to cap your meal. Open daily. (reviewed Oct. 23) 1336 N. Mills Ave., 321-417-3477, throwsomeshadeorl.com, $$$
TOSHKA
SYRIAN STREET FOOD
This food truck — permanently parked behind Longwood’s RI Smoke Shop — specializes in toshka, which are grilled pita sandwiches filled with lamb mince and cheese and served with a creamy garlic sauce. Pressed sujuk sandwiches, house-made chicken shawarma and golden-hued, donut-like falafel are also stellar offerings. Open daily. (reviewed Oct. 9) 1520 S. U.S. Highway 17-92, Longwood, 321-850-4044, toshka.menu, $$
LOCAL RELEASES
Although Orlando’s Mangal is an electronic artist, there’s something different in his music. It’s not just the sound but the very sensibility. It’s electronic music for indie rockers. And it’s no wonder.
“My influences were the more ‘warm’ side of electronic,” says Mangal’s Joey Shook. “DJ Koze, Machinedrum, Boards of Canada, Clams Casino, to name a few. But I’m also largely influenced by a lot of emo and post-rock.”
His new album, the 12-track Dream Hopper LP, is a relatively quick follow-up for the usually unprolific Mangal. The 2023 album It Just Sort of Happened broke a yearslong stretch of writer’s block, and Dream Hopper is the mark of an artist hitting newfound momentum.
“I had a rough year mentally in 2023, and through it started to deal with a crippling social anxiety,” Shook says. “Part of working through that — with the help of antidepressants — freed up a part of my brain evidently that caused a resurgence of vivid dreams that I remembered from my past. The songs on the album are about those dreams.”
Dream Hopper is inspired by memories, but it’s a bright omen for Mangal’s future. While the air of reflection in Mangal’s music remains intact, the outlook here is dramatically wider and more beaming. From the thicker beats to the widescreen flourishes, these songs exude new confidence. More than just post-rock atmosphere, this work kicks with the cinematic flair of trip-hop.
Trading in mood for spirit, Dream Hopper wields a bolder palette, takes bigger strokes and dares to dazzle. It now streams everywhere.
From the thicker beats to the widescreen flourishes, the songs on electronic artist Mangal’s Dream Hopper exude new confidence. More than just post-rock atmosphere, this work kicks with the cinematic flair of trip-hop
CONCERT PICKS THIS WEEK
Thursday Night Hang with Cortez and Friends: Now that jazz bastion Blue Bamboo has finally reopened in its grand new digs in the old Winter Park Library building, a steady parade of featured acts is back on. But the heart of the Boo has always been owner-operators Chris and Melody Cortez, and no engagement showcases its soul quite like when Chris himself takes the stage. His regular performances with talented local players are the pulse of the joint.
Cortez will be joined by Walt Hubbard (drums), Doug Mathews (bass), Ed Krout (keyboards) and Dan Jordan (sax, flute). As always, the band will first perform a formal set. Afterward, they open it up for a jazz jam session and invite musicians to bring their own instruments and jump in with them — a guitar amp, bass amp, drums and piano are available for use.
More than just a show, it’s an intimate
gathering with the “for us, by us” vibe that’s woven the Boo deep enough into the community to make this new reopening possible. Come ring in the bright new era with old friends. Thanks in part to a City of Winter Park grant, it’s free. (8 p.m. Thursday, July 3, Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, free)
Slum Village, Vice Souletric: Though deeply respected among hip-hop aficionados, Detroit underground heroes Slum Village never quite got the historical love like contemporaries like Tribe or Gang Starr. But without question, the storied group that once included late greats J Dilla and Baatin are dignitaries of jazz-rap’s golden age who embody the supremely ill chill of the 1990s with equal parts finesse and force. Now a duo of founding member T3 and producer Young RJ, Slum Village bring their eternal flame here for two seatings in one night in a first-class jazz room that’s due propers for true hip-hop royalty. Opening will be Midwest conscious-rap artist Vice Souletric. (6 & 9 p.m. Saturday, July 5, Judson’s Live, $34.81-$70.21)
Mode, Stay at Home Astronauts, Paperback Romance, October: Orlando band Mode just released their debut album Good Luck, Have Fun and are ready to pop the cork on it live. Although its members have been in acts like Vestis and Spoon Dogs, Mode are much more carefree and playful with an unapologetically sunny sound that recalls the poppier side of 1990s alt-rock. Openers include heavy rockers Stay at Home Astronauts, pop rockers Paperback Romance and indie band October. (7 p.m. Sunday, July 6, Will’s Pub, $5) baolehuu@orlandoweekly.com
Mangal | Photo by Joe Nooft
THURSDAY, JULY 3
4TH OF JULY EVENTS
Freedom on the Waterfront Interactive kids area at Gilbert Park until 8 pm. Live music performances featuring David Cook and Cat Ridgeway & The Tourists beginning at 6 p.m. in Elizabeth Evans Park. Patriotic drone display followed by fireworks over Lake Dora at 9:15 pm. 5 pm; Elizabeth Evans Park, 510 N. Baker St., Mt. Dora; free; freedomonthewaterfront.com.
Red Hot & Boom Central Florida’s premier Independence Day celebration! Red Hot & Boom marks 28 years of live music, delicious food, family fun and an electrifying fireworks show. 5 pm; Cranes Roost Park, 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs; free; 407-571-8863; altamonte.org.
FRIDAY, JULY 4
21st Annual All American Kids Parade & Pancake Breakfast Deck out your bikes, wagons and scooters with dazzling patriotic flair. Let your creativity shine and show off your American pride. Free pancakes for kids 12 and under while supplies last. 8 am; Winter Garden Masonic Lodge, 230 W. Bay St., Winter Garden; free.
4th of July at Island H2O An after-hours event featuring water slides after dark, a foam party, festive bites and drinks, and fireworks at 9:45 pm. Open to locals and visitors alike. 4-11 pm; Island H2O Water Park, 3230 Inspiration Drive, Kissimmee; $43-$50; 407-910-1401.
4th of July Star Spangled Celebration starring DFALC: The Legends Tour Enjoy live performances, a laser light show and fireworks. Free admission and parking. Complimentary LED glow sticks and flags available. No chairs or outside food allowed. Family-friendly event. 4-11:30 pm; The Promenade at Sunset Walk, 3251 Margaritaville Blvd., Kissimmee; free; 407 -3384811; sunsetwalk.com.
4th on the Lake: Road to the SemiQuincentennial Featuring live music by the Derek Mack Band, Afterglow, car show, food court, bar, local vendors, kids zones, games and
prizes, a kids bike parade and fireworks starting at 9:15 p.m. 4 pm; St. Cloud Lakefront Park, 250 Lake Shore Blvd., St. Cloud; 407-892-3671.
Avalon Park 4th of July Celebration
Festivities include an apple pie bake-off, bike parade, bounce park, food trucks, community performances, vendors, music and more. 5 pm; Avalon Park, 3702 Avalon Park East Blvd.; free.
Celebration of Freedom The evening is filled with fun, from live entertainment to a free kids area, community vendors, food trucks, fireworks and more. 5 pm; Central Winds Park, 1000 E. State Road 434, Winter Springs; 407-327-1800.
Celebration’s Star-Spangled Spectacular
Enjoy DJs and live bands; fireworks start at 9:20 pm. 6-10 pm; Celebration Town Center, 610 Sycamore St., Celebration; free; celebrationveterans.com.
City of Groveland’s 4th of July Celebration
Firecracker pageant, classic car show, live music from Randall Crawford and Chas Collins, food trucks, kids zone, and more. Fireworks spectacular begins at 9:15 pm. 1 pm; Lake David Park, 450 S. Lake Ave., Groveland; groveland-fl.gov/events.
Fireworks at the Fountain 2025 Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer invites you to the 48th annual Fireworks at the Fountain on Friday, July 4, at Lake Eola Park. Enjoy live entertainment, family-friendly fun and food from local vendors. Fireworks at 9:10 p.m. 4 pm; Lake Eola Park, North Rosalind Avenue and East Washington Street; orlando.gov.
Fourth of July in Winter Park Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and wear your red, white and blue to enjoy a morning of patriotic celebration. 8:30-11 am; Central Park, North Park Avenue and West Morse Boulevard, Winter Park; free; cityofwinterpark.org.
Fun Spot America on July 4th This year, guests can pick their park as Fun Spot will launch a huge fireworks display at both Fun Spot Orlando and Fun Spot Kissimmee on Friday, July 4. The sky will come to life starting at 9:30 pm. 10 am; Fun Spot America, 5700 Fun Spot Way; 407363-3867; fun-spot.com.
Horsepower & Fireworks: Old Town’s Stars, Stripes & V8s Celebration 5 pm; Old Town, 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee; free; 407-396-4888; myoldtownusa.com.
Howl at the Moon Orlando’s Red, White & Brew Party Get star-spangle hammered and celebrate America’s birthday. We’re rocking the way our founding fathers would want: with a nonstop live show that will make you feel like a firework! 9:30 am-4 pm; Howl at the Moon, 8815 International Drive; free; 407-354-5999, howlatthemoon.com.
Independence Day Celebration The Museum provides free admission in conjunction with the City of Winter Park’s 4th of July Celebration in Central Park. The tradition dates to July 4, 1995, when the Morse opened its current location on Park Avenue. 9:30 am-4 pm; Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, 445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-645-5311; morsemuseum.org.
Kid’s 4th of July Celebration Enjoy DJ Scotty B, Mr. Harley’s live music, bubbles, confetti, train rides and mini flags. Perfect for families, with dining and shopping options available. 11 am12:30 pm; The Promenade at Sunset Walk, 3251 Margaritaville Blvd., Kissimmee; free; 407-3384811; sunsetwalk.com.
The Last I-4 Fest The last annual I-4 Fest, bringing you community bands you may not have heard yet. 5 pm; Austin’s Coffee, 929 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park; 407-975-3364; austinscoffee.com.
Monumental Fourth of July An unforgettable experience filled with excitement and patriotism. Delight in a live concert on the Festival Lawn, while the kids enjoy endless fun at the KUA Kids Power Zone and so much more. 7 pm; Kissimmee Lakefront Park, 101 Lakeshore Blvd., Kissimmee; free; kissimmee.gov.
Red, White and Food Fest Get ready to celebrate America’s birthday at the ultimate Red, White, and Food Fest: a fun-filled weekend of food, music and patriotic vibes with more than 50 food trucks, a live DJ and festive entertainment.
6:30-11:30 pm; Food Trucks Heaven, 5407 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee; free; 407-305-3624; foodtrucksheaven.com.
Red, White and Views on the Pier Enjoy activities including a craft beer garden, Uncle Sam’s Market, family fun zone, food trucks and vendors, live music, roaming entertainers and more. The fireworks show sponsored by the City of St. Petersburg is scheduled for 9 p.m. and will be visible from the entire waterfront. 4-10 pm; St. Pete Pier, Spa Beach, 600 Second Ave. NE, St Petersburg; free; 813-464-1657; stpetepier.org.
SATURDAY, JULY 5
Orlando Red White and Brew Bar Crawl Gather your friends, put on your most patriotic attire and prepare to tour multiple exciting venues, each offering exclusive drink deals to keep the celebration going strong. Meet up at Elixir Kitchen and Bar, 9 W. Washington St. 4 pm; multiple locations; $7.13, eventbrite.com.
Red, White and Pilates The perfect blend of fitness and food. Get your body moving with a Pilates Fusion session led by Jodi Campbell, experience incredible vibes, and then treat yourself to Chroma’s mouth-watering brunch. 9 am; Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen, 6967 Lake Nona Blvd.; $28.52; 407-955-4340; eventbrite.com.
Red, White and Views on the Pier Keep the Independence Day spirit alive with a high-energy evening featuring a thrilling water ski performance, freestyle jet ski stunts, and an awe-inspiring flyboarder soaring above the bay. Celebrate the red, white, and blue with family-friendly fun and spectacular waterfront action. 4:30-10 pm; St. Pete Pier, Spa Beach, 600 Second Ave. NE, St Petersburg; free; 813-464-1657; stpetepier.org.
Run, White and Blue 5K The race takes place on the back 9 of our 18-hole championship course inspired by the legendary golf course designer Greg Norman. 7:30 am; Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes Resort, 4012 Central Florida Parkway; $50$75; 407-206-2400; ritzcarlton.com.
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THURSDAY, JULY 3
Meet the Filmmaker: Mallrats
One of Kevin Smith’s (Clerks, Chasing Amy, Dogma) lesser-known but no less worthy or wink-at-the-screen works, Mallrats, gets a 30th anniversary screening at the Enzian Thursday. The film saw Smith go all-in on the View Askewniverse, with Greek stoner chorus Jay and Silent Bob returning, callbacks to previous Smith films, and familiar faces Jason Lee and Ben Affleck. One could even argue this film also kicked off the Marvel Cinematic Universe via the Stan Lee cameo. All that and a Shannon Doherty feature? This is a Meet the Filmmaker event, but sadly Smith will not be in attendance. However, star Jeremy “TS” London will be on hand for a Q&A and meetand-greet. Where the 7th Heaven superfans at? Show yourselves! 6 p.m., Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland, enzian.org, $35. — Matthew Moyer
FRIDAY, JULY 4
I-4 Fest
Is the last I-4 Fest? Looks sadly like it might be, as Austin’s Coffee reaches the end of its lease at its familiar Fairbanks location and the city of Winter Park is positively slavering to give them the boot and use that land for … something? So for one last time — this has been a tradition for years — Austin’s on Friday, July 4, hosts a showcase of untrammeled local creativity and music. There will be two stages with around 20 acts including Tawnee, Foxlair, Fasten Passenger Seatbelt, Thai G Reyes and more doing their thing, as well as tons of vendors and artists showing off their wares. And plenty of caffeine to keep you fortified and alert. Austin’s is a flag we will proudly rally around that day. 4 p.m., Austin’s Coffee, 929 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, instagram. com/austinscoffee, $5. — MM
SATURDAY, JULY 5
Licelicker
How about a good ol’ harsh noise show to sandblast away any remnants of jingoism from your July 4 weekend? New Central Floridian noisegrind supergroup Licelicker — fantastic name — play the final show of their brief Southern tour with Nashville blast-beaters Skin Tension at Uncle Lou’s Saturday. Honestly, it’s a night of supergroups, with local support coming from Ensemble Quelconque bolstered by special guests drawn from the outer fringes of our area’s jazz scene, and a surely apocalyptic duet betwixt Will Bess of Rosary/Warm Frames and Gainesville’s Andrew Chadwick (Ironing). Dirty little secret: Most of the people involved are kind and community-minded, though they will gladly give you irreversible tinnitus. 7:30 p.m., Uncle Lou’s Entertainment Hall, 1016 N. Mills Ave., $10. — MM
FRIDAY-SUNDAY,
JULY 4-6
Central Florida Zoo 50th Anniversary Weekend
In honor of their 50th anniversary, the Central Florida Zoo will be offering discounted admission and celebrating the zoo’s history this weekend. In a charming nod to the founding year of the zoo, all adult tickets will be priced at $19.75 with children’s tickets at $16.75, a princely 20 percent off their typical prices. The zoo will also be debuting a historical gallery in the Wayne Densch Discovery Center building featuring some of the zoo’s most significant moments and behind-thescenes footage. Visitors who have pictures or videos of their past experiences at the zoo may also submit them to the gallery for a chance to be featured as part of the zoo’s ongoing story. Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens, 3755 W. Seminole Blvd., Sanford, centralfloridazoo.org, $19.75. — Lola Fontanez
SATURDAY, JULY 5
History Alive: Famous Floridians
Orange County Regional History Center’s History Alive program on Saturday is the only (there, we said it) display of civic pride we can get behind this particular holiday weekend. The event allows you to get up close and personal with actual artifacts from famous Floridians who actually made the world a better place. Hence, let your fingers dance over the typewriter of Eatonville’s own iconic author and activist Zora Neale Hurston. Peep some paintings from human ASMR, painter, instructor and arts advocate Bob Ross. Paints will also be available for you to try your hand at some happy trees. 10 a.m., Orange Country Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd., thehistorycenter.org, $10. — MM
SATURDAY, JULY 5
Standards
Math rock duo Standards are set to take over Will’s Pub Saturday, joined by Floral, Cloutchaser and Sky Navy. Standards are currently on their “Math Rock Time” (a nod to Adventure Time even featured in their tour poster) summer tour with Floral and Cloutchaser, but the Orlando show also include locals Sky Navy. Standards, a California-based and self-proclaimed “Fruit Rock” band, have been praised for their technical instrumentation and challenging arrangements. The band, consisting of guitarist and songwriter Marcos Mena and drummer Forrest Rice, put out their third studio album, Fruit Galaxy, last year. Bay Area band Floral complements Standards in terms of their fresh, precise sound. Cloutchaser and Orlando’s very own Sky Navy both bring a heavier energy in their interpretations of the math rock template. And you best believe these bands will be willing to show their work for the night’s exams. 7 p.m., Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave., willspub.org, $25.74. — LF
SATURDAY, JULY 5
Paint Your Pet Fundraiser
Gravity Taproom in downtown Orlando’s buzzy North Quarter is collaborating with the Lakeland Pitbull Advocates Rescue for a Paint Your Pet fundraiser this Saturday. No pets will be painted
WEDNESDAY–TUESDAY, JULY 2-8, 2025
on — maybe next time! — so make sure to leave your furry friends at home. Instead, the goal will be to turn photos of your beloved pets into custom painted portraits, with a portion of each ticket going as a donation to Lakeland Pitbull Advocates Rescue. The rescue helps dogs get vetted, neutered and spayed, and provides food
for dogs and dog parents in need. The event will feature drinks, creative energy and a space to share with fellow animal lovers. 4 p.m., Gravity Taproom, 777 N. Orange Ave., wineandcanvas. com, $55. — LF
Friday-Sunday: Central Florida Zoo celebrates 50 years
CONCERTS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2
Echoes of the In-Between 7:30 pm; Timucua Arts Foundation, 2000 S. Summerlin Ave.; $35; 407-279-0902.
Jeff Rupert Quartet 7 pm; Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; 407-358-6603.
THURSDAY, JULY 3
Cat Dealers 9 pm; Palm Tree Club, 9101 International Drive.
James Zito Trio 7 & 9 pm; Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; 407-358-6603.
Outta Time: A Totally Awesome Back to the Future 40th
Jessie Reyez: July 12, Hard Rock Live
Ben Schwartz & Friends: July 13, Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center
Planning for Burial: July 16, Conduit
Todd Rundgren: July 27, Plaza Live
Maxwell: Aug. 9, Kia Center
Fiddlehead, Rival Schools: Aug. 16, Conduit
Nate Bargatze: Aug. 16, Kia Center
UB40: Aug. 19, Hard Rock Live
Jeezy: Aug. 22, Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center
The Weeknd: Aug. 24, Camping World Stadium
Chris Isaak: Aug. 27, Hard Rock Live
The Struts: Aug. 28, The Beacham
Garbage: Sept. 3, Hard Rock Live
Anniversary Rewind 5:30 pm; West End Trading Co., 202 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford; 407-322-7475.
Taking Back Summer, Deserted Will 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $15.
The Smoking Jackets 9:30 pm; Tuffy’s Music Box, 200 Myrtle Ave., Sanford; free.
SATURDAY, JULY 5
Absolute Queen: The Ultimate Queen Tribute 7:30 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; 407-934-2583.
American Idiots (Green Day Cover Band), Archer’s New Rival, The Remembrance 7 pm; Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; 407-673-2712.
Don Soledad Group: Arte y Pasion 8-10 pm; Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park; $30-$40; 407-636-9951.
Signals Over Skylines, Cutting It Close, Blame the Mono, Severed Resistance, The Knockdown 7 pm; West End Trading Co., 202 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford; 407-3227475.
The Silver Lining 9 pm; Tuffy’s Music Box, 200 Myrtle Ave., Sanford; free.
Slum Village, Vice Souletric 6 & 9 pm; Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; 407-358-6603.
Jonas Brothers: Oct. 26, Kia Center
Kali Uchis: Sept. 4, Kia Center
Michael Schenker: Sept. 5, The Plaza Live
Dream Theater: Sept. 12, Hard Rock Live
Tate McRae: Sept. 13, Kia Center
Sleep Token: Sept. 17, Kia Center
Franz Ferdinand: Sept. 24, House of Blues
Soulshake with DJ Smilin Dan 10 pm; Lil Indie’s, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free.
Standards, Floral, Cloutchaser, Sky Navy 7 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave; $25.74
SUNDAY, JULY 6
Burgafest Artist Showcase 6 pm; Grumpy’s Underground Lounge, 1018 N. Mills Ave.; $12.51; 407-237-9180.
Cigano Swing 3-5 pm; Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 460 E. New England Ave., $25-$35; 407-636-9951.
Let’s Get Lei’d 7 pm; Tuffy’s Music Box, 200 Myrtle Ave., Sanford.
Mode. Album Release Show with Stay At Home Astronauts, Paperback Romance, and October 7 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $5.
Legendary Pink Dots: Oct. 16, Conduit
Turnstile: Oct. 19, Orlando Amthitheater
Johnnyswim: Oct. 20, House of Blues
Minus the Bear: Oct. 21, The Beacham
Kevin Gates: Oct. 22, Addition Financial Arena
AFI: Oct. 23, Hard Rock Live
Aly & AJ: Oct. 26, Hard Rock LIve
Rejuvenation Orchestra: Sam Rivers Legacy Public Rehearsal 7 pm; Timucua Arts Foundation, 2000 S. Summerlin Ave.; free; 407-279-0902.
MONDAY, JULY 7
Academy Order, Draining Kiss, Earth Fault, Strangelace 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $13.95.
Meet the Filmmaker: Mallrats with Jeremy London Welcome Jeremy London to Enzian to discuss the 30th anniversary of this legendary cult classic. After the screening, Mr. London will be available for a meet and greet with guests. 6 pm Thursday; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; 407629-0054; enzian.org.
COMEDY
ASL Slam Orlando Featuring Harold Foxx, hosted by Kumar and Joel. 7:30 pm Saturday; Theater West End, 115 W. First St., Sanford; $25; 407-548-6285; theaterwestend.com.
Six Feet Under, Exhorder: Sept. 25, Conduit
Lil Wayne: Oct. 1, Kia Center
Alex Warren: Oct. 5, Addition Financial Arena
Andrea Bocelli: Oct. 9, Kia Center
Joss Stone: Oct. 12, Steinmetz Hall, Dr. Phillips Center
Billie Eilish: Oct. 14, Kia Center
Jonas Brothers: Oct. 26, Kia Center
EDC: Nov.7-9, Tinker Field
Lainey Wilson: Nov. 8, Kia Center
Warped Tour: Nov. 15-16, Camping World Stadium
Sarah Brightman: Dec. 7, Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center
Trivium: Dec. 14, Hard Rock Live
D’Lai Live at Bonkerz Comedy Club Orlando D’Lai has appeared on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, Showtime, BET’s ComicView and Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Network. You knows him from the “D’Lai Show” as well as the Instagram segments of “D’Lai After Dark” and “I’m Glad You Asked.” 7 pm Sunday; Bonkerz Comedy Club Orlando, 70 N. Orange Ave; $25-$60; 407-629-2665; bonkerzcomedyproductions.com.
Jackpot! Comedy Mature content, nonstop laughs and a laid-back atmosphere. BYOB or enjoy wine by donation. First come, first seated. 5:30 & 8:30 pm Saturday; Timucua Arts Foundation, 2000 S. Summerlin Ave.; $15; 321-426-8789; timucua.com.
Josh Firestine Josh Firestine started his comedy career while still serving in the U.S. Army in 2014. Since then, he
has performed all over the country at clubs, theaters, breweries, bars and even backyards … hey, 2020 was hard! 3:30-5 pm Sunday; Funny Bone Comedy Club, 9101 International Drive; $27; 407-4805233; orlando.funnybone.com.
Shit Sandwich Amplifying Orlando’s top comedic talent and nurturing the city’s comedy scene. 9 pm Saturday; Bull and Bush, 2408 E. Robinson St.; free; 407-896-7546; bullandbushorlando.com.
EVENTS
Breathe With the Trees
Relaxation Training Donations accepted. An enjoyable introduction to nature-based relaxation training. Participants will learn the practical magic of “green immersion” through simple exercises that stimulate the senses, release endorphins, enhance mental clarity, neutralize anxiety, lift the weight of fatigue and replenish the spirit. 10 am Wednesday; Mead Botanical Garden, 1300 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park; free; 407-6226323; meadgarden.org.
Central Florida Zoo 50th Anniversary Weekend
Get 20 percent off tickets, taking the price back to the year of our founding: 1975. Plus, visit our new historical gallery full of photos and film. Friday-Sunday; Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens, 3755 W. Seminole Blvd., Sanford; 407-3234450; centralfloridazoo.org, $19.75.
Collective Corner Pop-Up at The Acre Orlando Explore a beautiful array of handmade and curated goods, vintage clothing, and enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere with a playground for the kids. Bring the whole family, pets included. 11 am Sunday; The Acre, 4421 Edgewater Drive; free; 321-613-8104; collectivecornerflorida.com.
Fitment Nation Indoor Car Show
This event brings together automotive enthusiasts for a day of custom rides, curated vendors and community connection. Noon-6 pm Saturday; Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach; 386254-4545; oceancenter.com.
Genealogy Research Assistance
Do you need assistance verifying documents or help finding information and don’t know where to start? Pastfinders offers free genealogy
assistance. 1-3 pm Wednesday; Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive, Clermont; free.
OCLS Shrinky Dink Fireworks
Magnet
Create a Shrinky Dink firework shaped magnet! 5:30-6:30 pm Wednesday; Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd.; free; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.org/ event/13597258.
Pine Castle Safe Communities Meeting Neighborhood meeting. 7 pm Monday; Pine Castle Woman’s Club, 5901 S. Orange Ave.; free.
Yoga Classes in the CityArts
Gallery Find your flow surrounded by art. Breathe, stretch, and unwind in a creative space that inspires both body and mind. Join us for a session that’s equal parts movement and mindfulness. 7:15 am Tuesday & Thursday, and 6:30 pm Thursday; CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Ave.; $5$90; 407-927-5814; downtownartsdistrict.com.
THEATER Boots
Pull on your bootstraps, grab your cowboy hat and step into Boots, a 360-degree live show and the newest themed concept to hit Orlando. A live band and singers, dancers, drag and specialty drinks at your new favorite watering hole. 10:30 pm Friday-Saturday; Renaissance Theatre Co., 415 E. Princeton St.; $20; rentheatre.com/boots.
Hair
Tune in, turn on and let the sunshine in with the iconic “Tribal Love-Rock Musical.” This marks The Ren’s very first book musical — and in true Ren fashion, it’s immersive. 7 pm Saturday; Renaissance Theatre Co., 415 E. Princeton St.; $25; rentheatre. com.
Papas Cirque du So Lame
A carnival and a circus hooked up in a bar one night and conceived an insane variety show with comedy, dance and variety acts from around
the world. (See our preview on page 23.) 8 pm Saturday; Afrotainment TV Studios, 7220 International Drive; $30; 407-895-8406; cirquedusolame.com.
Ride the Cyclone
Six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell a story to win a prize. Through Aug. 31; Theatre South Playhouse, 7601 Della Drive; $20-$50; 407-601-4380; theatresouthplayhouse.org.
The Sunset Limited by Cormac McCarthy TOTE’s signature cinematic theater experience returns. Starring alum Allan Whitehead alongside newcomer Daniel Bentley, this gripping two-person drama is directed by Marco DiGeorge. Through July 27; Theater on the Edge, 5542 Hansel Ave.; $26-$36; theaterontheedge. org.
This is Poppy (A569950), a stray who’s been at the shelter for over 60 days. Our vets put her at 2 or 3 years old. Weighing in at 60 pounds of solid muscle, Poppy is not the dog for everyone. She is energetic and strong, loves to fetch, jump and play. She gets along with other dogs and seems calmer around them. With people, Poppy can be a bit shy, but once she warms up, she is nothing but mush.
Poppy also seems to be highly intelligent, and takes well to simple training and commands. She will fetch a toy all day if you let her, loyally bringing it back to whomever threw it, waiting patiently for her next run. She is quiet, and doesn’t seem to be bothered by much going around her. So if she’s so perfect, why does she continue to be overlooked? We think maybe it’s her size. When Poppy stands up on two legs, she is tall and a bit intimidating. Maybe it’s her strength? Our volunteers and staff love her, so hopefully, seeing her in a different light will help her get adopted. For some lucky family, she is going to be an amazing companion.
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, open 2-6 p.m. For more information, please call 407-836-3111. ocnetpets.com.
Meet Poppy!
PHOTO BY MATTHEW MOYER
Monday: Draining Kiss at Will’s Pub
RV Sales RV Repairs
WANTED - All motorhomes, fifth wheels and travel trailers. Cars, vans and trucks any condition. Cash paid on the spot. RV transport service available! Call 954-595-0093!
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, July 23rd, 2025 at 1:30 p.m., or thereafter, at: SANFORD DEPOT 2728 W 25th St, Sanford, FL 32771 407-305-3388 1678 Christopher Blain; 1275 Shelia Davis; 1481 Zachary Hillery; 1415 Tony Lane; 1083 Elvin Torres. 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. Publication Dates: July 2 and July 9, 2025.
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 July 11th, 2025 12:00PM Tina Gully-Household Goods/Furniture, TV/ Stereo Equipment, Office Furn/Machines/ Equip; Luveaches Moore-Living Room Set, Bed Room Set, TV’s Clothes Etc; Brent Stone-Household Goods/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: Friday, June 11, 2025. at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage 4066 Silver Star Road, Orlando, Florida 32808, 407-734-1959. Patrick Mooney-Boxes and Aldi bags 8, blanket, clothes 3 large tubs, Quaneisha Turner - Clothing, Kraig Lynch- Household Goods/Furniture, Antoinette Pryce- Couch, beds, clothes, Rob Brislenn-Miscellaneous household items, tools, electronics, Rob Brislennbusiness items, Aisha Jones- Bed Sets and Box Springs, Jean C Joseph-boxes, clothes, furniture and bedroom set,
Christina Hopgood- Household Goods/ Furniture, Rodney Griffin-Household Goods/Furniture, Gerson Saint Fleur- Food Truck, Eddie McCants- Household Goods/ Furniture, Krystal Patrick- household items furniture bedroom set electronics, Frantz Mondesir- Household Goods/Furniture, Carl Carpenter- Household Goods/ Furniture, Charles Odom- household furniture, David Hogans- clothes and bins and Miscellaneous items, Charisma Cyprian- Household Goods/Furniture, YorkIe Myles-clothing, shoes, books, boxes, furniture and tools, Anthony Birdsong-clothing, shoes, boxes, mattress, wall art, Trevor Bowie- Household Goods/Furniture, Tools/Appliances, Acct. Records/ Sales Samples, Morgan Saffold- Acct. Records/Sales Samples, Clothes, Cierra Thomas- decors, speaker, Carla JonesPersonal Items Clothing Office supplies Bathroom items and Kitchen supplies, Nathanuel Taylor- Household Goods/ Furniture, Landscaping/Construction Equip, Lorenzo Walton- music equipment, Oscar Coto Fiallos- tools, machinery, Jaelle Theodule- bedframe, mattress, Derrick Browdy- 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 until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: July 11th, 2025 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 Enijah Russell - Electronics. Gary Fowler - Boxes. Alyssa Sibold - Furniture. Heather KennedyFurniture. 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: 2631 E Semoran Blvd. Apopka, FL 32703 (407) 408-7437 on July 11th 2025 12:00PM Charles Cofoid-Household Items, Alesha Kirkland-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: July 22nd, 2025 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 William Suter-Furniture, Appliances, Boxes, Totes, Chris Reed-christmas decorations, Carl Morris-Electronics, clothing & shoes, Luggage, totes, Lawnmower, gloria santos-dishes pots and dishes nick knacks, doors, Chris Reed-household goods / 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 and times listed below.July 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM Extra Space Storage, 1451 Rinehart Rd, Sanford, FL 32771 (407) 915-4908. The personal goods stored therein by the following: Allen Carter: household,boxes, tv. Allen Carter: piano, boxes, toys. Kim Miller: 1bdrm apartment. Arron Wolken: electronics, antique, lamps, collectibles, boxes. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: July 17th, 2025, at the times and locations listed below: The personal goods stored therein by the following: 2:00PM Extra Space Storage, 11971 Lake Underhill Rd Orlando, FL 32825 4075167913: Candice Hazel: home goods The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage, 11071 University Blvd Orlando, FL 32817 3213204055: Michael Figueroa: boxes, clothing and shoes, stroller, desk, and bike. Nelson Savary: tools, bins, printer, trash can. Jniyah Crumbley: boxes, bags, bedding, household items. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:00 AM Extra Space Storage 11583 University Blvd Orlando FL 32817 4077772278: Ameka Cheatham: boxes, bags, dresser, vacuum, clothing and shoes. Jenna Scheidegger: boxes, clothing and shoes, mattress, wall art, household items. Leora Munfus: Appliances, totes, boxes, rugs, tools, office equipment, Christmas decor. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:00AM Extra Space Storage, 9001 Eastmar Commons Blvd, Orlando, FL 32825 4079016180: Cristina Rosa: Appliances, wall art, boxes. Jerry Sessions II: Boxes, golf clubs, vacuum. Jerry Sessions II: Household goods, furniture, boxes. Bridgette Small: Household goods, furniture, boxes. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:00AM Extra Space Storage, 12280 East Colonial Drive, Orlando FL 32826 3212867324: Sandy Dorman: cabinets, lamp, household goods, tools, furniture; Sean Patrick Sheehan: Mattress, boxes, luggage; Jenny Cardona: Desk, crib, chairs, mattress The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:00AM Extra Space Storage, 14916 Old Cheney Hwy, Orlando FL 32826
4079179151: Raquel Echegoyen: Christmas Decor, Air fryer, Bookshelf, Toys, Chairs, Baby mattress, T.V; Peter Stephens: Christmas tree, Christmas Decor, Boxes, Clothing shoes The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:00AM Life Storage, 3364 W State Rd 426 Oviedo, FL 32765 4079304293: Courtney Maurici: Household goods. William Morris Jr.: Household goods. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:00AM Extra Space Storage, 1010 Lockwood Blvd Oviedo, FL 32765 4079304370: Donna Gump: Ladders, Flowers, Vases, Furniture, Wall Art, Boxes, Bags The personal goods stored therein by the following: 2:00PM Extra space storage, 12709 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, Fl 32826 4076343990: Shana Valle: Appliances, Furniture, Art, household; Dominique Wiggins: Massage chair, Outdoor tools, Bedding; Ryan Andrews: Bedding, household, Bicycle; Rochawn Hoskins: Household, furniture; Francheska Alejandro: clothing, household, decorations; Cedric Britton: Household, storage chest, clothing The personal goods stored therein by the following: 2:30pm Extra Space Storage, 15551 Golden Isle Blvd, Orlando FL 32828 4077101020: Kayla Wells: TV’s Bar Stools, Furniture; Junk Heroes LLC/ Demarius Caldwell: Wooden 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, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: July 17th, 2025, at the times and locations listed below: The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:00AM Extra Space Storage, 6068 Wooden Pine Drive. Orlando, Florida 32829 407.974.5165: Lindsay Belt- Furniture and boxes; Thomas Gordon- Furniture The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:15AM Extra Space Storage, 1305 Crawford Ave. St. Cloud FL 34769, 407.504.0833: Principe de paz corazon de oro: church items; Angie Johnson, Household items; Timothy Becker, furniture, landscaping tools The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:30PM Extra Space Storage, 14800 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando, FL 32832 407.987.4115: Dakisha Hall Pittman-household, boxes, electronics. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage, 12915 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando, FL 32832 407.501.5799: Anthony Allen; Dishes, kitchenware, items, furniture, boxes, mirror, luggage, pet carrier. Kaitlynn Ann Davis; Cabinets & Shelves, Clothing & shoes, Mattress & bedding, Personal Effects, Wall art, holiday decor, elliptical, crutches The personal goods stored therein by the following: 1:15PM Extra Space Storage, 11261 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando FL 32832, 407.280.7355: Imran Tariq- furniture, shelving, household items; Imran Tariq- boxes, shelves, electronics; Diana Barriga- wood, tools; Scott Triestefurniture, household items The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:45 PM Extra Space Storage, 9847 Curry Ford Rd Orlando, FL 32825, 407.495.9612: Matthew Heckmann-Boxes, furniture; Juana Watkins- Misc Household goods.
The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:30 AM Extra Space Storage, 13597 S Orange Ave, Orlando, Florida 32824 407.910.2087: Melanie Diaz – Household items, Nickie Latimer – Household items, Vanessa Ramirez – Household items, William Arroyo – 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: Jennifer Lominy; Household Goods/Furniture/ TV/Stereo Equipment. Kevin Anabelson; Inventory. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 01:00 PM Extra Space Storage, 7627 Narcoossee Rd, Orlando, Florida 32822 689.278.1735: Daniel Simeni; Suitcase, Jordans, Clothing & Shoes, Mattress and bedding. Woolley Calim; Cabinets and shelves, Clothing and Shoes, Electronics, Soundboard, Jordans, Name brand shoe boxes. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:45 AM Extra Space Storage, 6174 S Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, Florida 32822 407.955.4137: Daneen Eccleston - Bedding, documents, caping gear, personal belongings, clothes; Suleika Colon Silva - Wardrobe stylist supplies and clothes; Katie Little - Wedding Items; Ericka Davis - Boxes, furniture, appliances, personal property
The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:15 AM Extra Space Storage, 5753 Hoffner Rd, Orlando, Florida 32822 407.212.5890: Belmarie Rivera – bike, equipment, luggage, kitchen, household, toys, decor. Edgar Olmeda – bikes, fans, couches, grill, dresser, blower, stool, bags. Guleed Jama – kid’s paw patrol bike, Mercedes Maybach kid’s electronic drive able car. Puzzles, toys, bags, wall art, outdoor foldable chairs, Outdoor table umbrella, boxes. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:45 PM Extra Space Storage, 4650 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32822 407.901.3864: Joseph Sims-Household goods, kitchenware, toys, music instruments, boxes, furniture, sport items, electronics. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 02:00 PM Extra Space Storage, 2334 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32822 407.930.4541: Tevin Hudson: Bed, dresser, recliner, TV. ; Jesus Miguel Guzman Jr.: Household furniture and goods ; Monique Sanders: Household items.; Gayvarah Alphonse: Household item. ; Genesis Escudero: Boxes. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:45 AM Extra Space Storage, 4020 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, Florida 32806 407.901.0194: Carlton Meier- Household goods; Pleshette Soloman- 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, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 2650 W. 25th St. Sanford, Fl 32771, 407-324-9985 on July 22nd, 2025 at 12:00pm Xiara Reyes: household goods, Brenda Carrero : household goods, Joseph Deaton: 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
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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: Extra Space Storage, #3700, 5645 W State Road 46, Sanford, FL 32771 (321)286-7326. On July 22nd, 2025 at 12:00 PM Daniel Dailey-Household goods, Timmy McClain-Household goods, Max Berry-Household goods, Gladys I Jauregui-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 to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchse up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property
FLORIDA DISCOUNT SELF STORAGE Personal property of the following tenants will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy a rental lien in accordance with Florida Statutes, Sections 83.801 - 83.809. Auctions will be held on the premises at locations and times indicated below. Wednesday July 16, 2025, and Thursday July 17, 2025. Contents: Misc. & household goods and vehicles. Viewing is at time of sale only. The owners’ or their agents reserve the right to bid on any unit, and to refuse any bid. 2580 Michigan Ave Kissimmee,FL 34744 (Wed, July 16 @ 11:30am) 0222-Pedro Landron, 0408-Ruth Pena, 1016-Jesse Brown 5622 Old Winter Garden Rd Orlando,FL 32811 (Wed, July 16 @ 1:00pm) 0264-Ramces Degramond, 0515- Sharrel Bailey 6401 Pinecastle Blvd Orlando,FL 32809 (Wed, July 16 @ 2:30pm) 300-Orlin Ramos, 314-Jose M. Hernandez Colon, 543-Carlos Juan Perez 17420 SR 50 Clermont,FL 34711 (Thurs, July 17 @ 1:00pm) 0608-Kristy Loper, 0642-Brandon Hodge, 0736- Mauiwowie c/o:Chris Takhvar 2300 Hartwood Marsh Clermont,FL 34711 (Thurs, July 17 @ 2:00pm) 0311-Betty Cheslak, 0644-John Jones, 1667-Linda Cruz, 2130-Julian McKinnon. Run dates 6/25 and 7/2/2025.
Legal, Public Notices
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA JUVENILE DIVISION CASE NO: P20-DP-0075D IN THE INTEREST OF: E.K.F. DOB: 2/2/2022, a minor child. NOTICE OF ACTION TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, TO: Brittany Fuller,, address unknown. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has filed a Petition to terminate your parental rights and permanently commit the following child for adoption: E.K.F. DOB: 2/2/2022. You are hereby commanded to appear on August 18, 2025, at 1:30 PM before the Honorable John Galluzzo at the Seminole County Juvenile Justice Center, 190 Eslinger Way, Courtroom 2 Sanford, FL 32773, for an ADVISORY HEARING. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THIS CHILD (OR CHILDREN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD OR CHILDREN 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 the ADA Coordinator, Court Administration, 301 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida 32771, telephone number (407) 665-4227 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 11th day of June, 2025. [Grant Maloy] CLERK OF COURT AND COMPTROLLER By: /s/ Deputy Clerk
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA. CASE NO:
DP20-033, IN THE INTEREST OF A.H. DOB: 2/11/2011, J.Z.H. DOB: 2/11/2011, minor children. NOTICE OF ACTION, TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: William Devon Harris, last known address: 212 46 th St. Columbus Georgia 31904.. 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(ren) for adoption. You are hereby commanded to appear on July 28, 2025, at 09:30 AM before the Honorable Wayne Wooten 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 (OR CHILDREN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD OR CHILDREN NAMED IN THIS NOTICE. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 12th day of June, 2025. CLERK OF COURT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk. (Court Seal)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 48-2025CA-3640 Division: CA CAROLYN E. BAILEY, Plaintiff, Vs. NEVIN DENNIS WHERRELL, SR., individually, and as Trustee of the Betty W. Wherrell Revocable Trust, dated July 20, 2009, as Amended; Defendant. NOTICE OF ACTION (Service by Publication) TO DEFENDANT, NEVIN DENNIS WHERRELL, SR., INDIVIDUALLY, AND AS TRUSTEE OF THE BETTY W. WHERRELL REVOCABLE TRUST, DATED JULY 20, 2009, AS AMENDED YOU ARE NOTIFIED that you have been designated as a Defendant in a legal proceeding filed against you for breach of fiduciary duty and related matters pertaining to the Betty W. Wherrell Revocable Trust (hereinafter, “the Trust”) and its assets. The action involves real property of the Trust located at 4395 Beach Blvd., Orlando, FL 32803 in Orange County, Florida, more fully described as follows: Lots 1 and 2, Block “C”, of JAMAJO, according to plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book “J”, Page 88, of the Public Records of Orange County, Florida Parcel ID Number: 21-22-30-3932-03-010 You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to the action on the Plaintiff’s attorney, whose name and address are: Casey C. Harrison, Esq. HARRISON ESTATE LAW, P.A. 7015 SW 24th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32607 on or before August 18, 2025, and to file the original of the written defenses with the clerk of this court 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 this 25th day of June, 2025. As Clerk of the Court As Deputy Clerk First publication on July 2, 2025.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASE: 2023-DP-025 IN THE INTEREST OF MINOR CHILDREN: S.L.S. DOB: 9/24/2012, R.L.S. DOB: 6/29/2014, NOTICE OF ACTION, TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS. TO: Robert Shuler, 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 children. You are hereby commanded to appear on August 19, 2025, at 2:00 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 26th day of June, 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-025 IN THE INTEREST OF MINOR CHILDREN: S.L.S. DOB: 9/24/2012, R.L.S. DOB: 6/29/2014, NOTICE OF ACTION, TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS. TO: JASMINE MITCHELL, 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 children. You are hereby commanded to appear on August 19, 2025, at 2:00 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 26th day of June, 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 JUVENILE DIVISION: 07 CASE NO.: DP25-31 IN THE INTEREST OF MINOR CHILD C.V. DOB: 1/14/2012, SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY AND MANIFEST BEST HEARING. STATE OF FLORIDA To: CARLOS VELASQUEZ-BARRIOS, Address unknown. A Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in this court regarding the above-referenced child. You are hereby commanded to appear before Honorable Wayne C. Wooten, Circuit Court Judge, on July 29, 2025, at 9:30 AM., at the Juvenile Justice Center, 2000 East Michigan Street, Orlando, Florida 32806, for a TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY HEARING AND MANIFEST BEST INTEREST HEARING. You must appear on the date and at the time specified: FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THIS CHILD(REN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD NAMED IN THE PETITION. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 20th day of June, 2025. This summons has been issued at the request of: Yogita Mohan, Esquire Florida Bar No. 1042721 Yogita.mohan@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: 07 CASE NO.: DP18-589 IN THE INTEREST OF MINOR CHILD S.S. DOB: 10/8/2024, NOTICE OF ACTION TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, STATE OF FLORIDA To: TRICIA SHORTER, Last known address: 5433 Lescot Ln, Orlando, FL 32811. 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: S.S. born on 10/8/2024. You are hereby commanded to appear on August 13, 2025, at 11:15 AM before the Honorable Alicia Latimore Lisa Bedwell at the Orange Courthouse, Thomas S. Kirk Justice Center 2000 East Michigan Street Orlando, FL 32806, for an PRETRIAL STATUS HEARING. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THIS CHILD(REN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD NAMED IN THE PETITION. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 26th day of June, 2025. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, By: /s/ Deputy Clerk (Court Seal)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA. JUVENILE DIVISION: 3, CASE NO. DP24-057 In the Interest of: B.G.R. DOB: 2/9/2024, MINOR CHILD. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, STATE OF FLORIDA. TO: LUCINDA RUSSELL, 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(ren) for adoption. A copy of the Petition is on file with the Clerk of the Court. You are hereby commanded to appear on August 18, 2025, at 9:30 A.M., in person before the Honorable Judge Robert Egan at the Thomas S. Kirk Juvenile Justice Center, in Courtroom 5, the address of which is 2000 East Michigan Street, Orlando, Florida 32806, for a TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ADVISORY HEARING. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THIS CHILD(REN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE NAMED IN THIS NOTICE. WITNESS my hand and seal of this court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 18h day of June, 2025. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk (Court Seal)
Legal, Public Notices
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: 2650 N Powers Dr. Orlando, FL 32818 (407) 982-1032 on July 11th, 2025 at 1:00PM Deondra Thompson-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.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FOR MONIES DUE ON STORAGE LOCKERS LOCATED AT UHAUL COMPANY FACILITIES. STORAGE LOCATIONS AND TIMES ARE LISTED BELOW. ALL GOODS SOLD ARE HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS, MISCELLANEOUS OR RECOVERED GOODS. ALL AUCTIONS ARE HELD TO SATISFY OWNER’S LIEN FOR RENT AND FEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES, SELF STORAGE ACT, SECTIONS 83.806 AND 83.807, STARTS AT 8:00am and RUNS CONTINOUSLY. Auction will be held online: www.storagetreasures.com
U-Haul Ctr 14651 Gatorland Dr. Orlando Fl. 32837 07/17/2025: 551 Glap Metal Recycle, 556 Caleb Maxie, 241 Marlyn McNair, 1103 Jackeline Marrero, 316 Jeff Zellerkraut, 373 Johans Becerra Alarcon, 284 Lissette Rodriguez, 392 Lalautie Persed, 550 Glap Metal reclycle llc Gilberto Rodriguez, 455 Carlos Sanchez Isea, 549 Glap Metal reclycle llc Gilberto Rodriguez, 661 Andre Lyons, 408 Axel Perez, 889 Luis Javier Maldonado Velazquez. U-Haul Ctr 13301 S. Orange Blossom Trl. Orlando Fl. 32837 07/17/2025: 1339 David Whaley, 3413 Jonathan Carrillo, 1254 Stacey Rodger, 1086 Oscar Toro Florez, 2329 Gisselle Lopez, 2337 Curtis Johnson, 2512 Jace Weston Baker, 3512 Michael Howard, 3143 Magdalena Garcia, 2607 Christopher Rivera, 3205 Sarah Monahan. U-Haul Ctr. 2629 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee Fl. 34744 07/17/2025: 1227
1054 Kasondree Helligar, 1815 Sharice Singleton, 1204 Jaylin Clark-McNatte. U-Haul Ctr. 508 N. Goldenrod Rd. Orlando Fl. 32807 07/17/2025: 510 Metlyn Soto, 439 Monica Perez, 611 Troy Harris, 412 Nora Quinones Dominguez, 208 Angela Shroyer, 313 Pierre Geste, 236 Cheekeela Sanderr. U-Haul Ctr. 11815 E. Colonial Dr. Orlando Fl. 32826 07/17/2025: 1516 Shaterica Vaughn, 1415 Elizabeth Yates, 1223 Michael Perez, 1003 Aida Torres, 1258 Logan Smith. U-Haul Ctr. 3830 S. Goldenrod Rd. Orlando Fl. 32822 07/17/2025: 2242 Yamilette Pereira Carradero, 1011 James Hewitt, 1015 Byron Walton, 1038 Sonya Johnson, 1030 Fanie Pagan Morales, 1156 Samuel Ortiz, 2177 Lourdes Berberena, 2065 Julio Maldonado Santana, 1148 Samuel Ortiz-Lopez.
Notice of Public Sale
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on www.storagetreasures.com ending on July 11th, 2025 at 10:00 AM for units located at: Compass Self Storage 3498 Canoe Creek Rd St. Cloud, FL 34772. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes and appliances, unless otherwise noted. A240 Jexsenia Rodriguez E114 Thomas Williams F251 Aqeyla Tinsley H122 Barbara Hackworth. Run Dates 6/25/25 and 7/2/25.
Notice Of Public Sale
Personal property of the following tenants will be sold for cash to satisfy rental liens in accordance with Florida Statutes, Self Storage Facility Act, Sections 83-806 and 83-807. Contents may include kitchen, household items, bedding, toys, games, boxes, barrels, packed cartons, furniture, trucks, cars, etc. There is no title for vehicles sold at lien sale. Owners reserve the right to bid on units. Lien sale to be held online ending Tuesday, July 22 2025 at times indicated below. Viewing and bidding will only be available online at www. storagetreasures.com beginning at least 5 days prior to the scheduled sale date and time! Also, visit www.personalministorage.com/Orlando-FL-storage-units/ for more info Michigan Mini-200 W Michigan St Orlando, FL 32806 at 10:30 am: 71 Stephen Mateo Jr;133 Star Lynn Hamilton;189Janiqua Byron. Personal Mini Storage Lake Fairview-4252 N Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, FL 32804-at 11:00 am: 78 Stephen Burks 143 Gary Keaton 991 Alphonise Lumais 2034 Leon Taffe
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on July 11, 2025, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 09:30 AM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www.storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified. PUBLIC STORAGE # 07029, 3150 N Hiawassee Rd, Hiawassee, FL 32818, (407) 392-0863 Time:
09:30 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 1408 - Ricketts, Torianna; 1908D - Jefferson, Serita; 1802 - Acosta, Carlos PUBLIC STORAGE # 08326, 310 W Central Parkway, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714, (407) 487-4595 Time: 09:40 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 0247 - Gofphin, Darian PUBLIC STORAGE # 08705, 455 S Hunt Club Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703, (407) 392-1542 Time: 09:50 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com 5022 - benitez, vanessa; 5053 - Breedlove, Jasmine PUBLIC STORAGE # 08732, 521 S State Road 434, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714, (407) 487-4750 Time: 10:00 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com 1020 - Cascarino, Jordan; 6087 - Orr, jacqueline PUBLIC STORAGE # 20729, 1080 E Altamonte Dr, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701, (407) 326-6338 Time: 10:10 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com B180 - Valentin, Najia PUBLIC STORAGE # 24107, 4100 John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL 32804, (407) 930-4381 Time: 10:30 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. B204 - Rene, Eustace; B248Galloway, Kathryn; C332 - Holden, Kristien; E111 - Galloway, Kathryn; F653 - Knight, Benjamin; H803 - Gomer, Brenden PUBLIC STORAGE # 24328, 7190 S US Highway 17/92, Fern Park, FL 32730, (407) 258-3060 Time: 10:40 AM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. H828 - Singleton, Kamoltip PUBLIC STORAGE # 25455, 8226 S US Highway 17/92, Fern Park, FL 32730, (407) 258-3062 Time: 10:50 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. B265 - Acevedo, Margaret; E567 - Porter, Sharee PUBLIC STORAGE # 25780, 8255 Silver Star Rd, Orlando, FL 32818, (321) 247-6799 Time: 11:00 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 1206Roberts, Julie; 1614 - Robinson, Tracey; 2001 - Sinora, Annthesa; 2335 - Fit Kidz 4 Fun LLC Ortiz, Christian; 2627 - Holmes, Amelia PUBLIC STORAGE # 25813, 2308 N John Young Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32804, (407) 603-0436 Time: 11:10 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. B017 - Larue, Chelsey; D108 - Holland, Chevon; D139 - Delgado, Xavier; D156 - Trusty, Laquanna; E062 - Lewis, Andre PUBLIC STORAGE # 25814, 6770 Silver Star Rd, Orlando, FL 32818, (407) 545-2394 Time: 11:20 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 0475 - ODonnell, Eprille; 0478 - Jerelds, Marjorie Surgent; 0614 - Nixon, Howard; 0619 - Chukes, Kenyatta; 0642 - Wittaker, Xavier; 1014 - Malcolm, Andrew PUBLIC STORAGE # 25891, 108 W Main St, Apopka, FL 32703, (407) 542-9698 Time: 11:30 AM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 0619 - Super, Mary; 1465 - Regis, Christina PUBLIC STORAGE # 25895, 2800 W State Road 434, Longwood, FL 32779, (407) 392-0854 Time: 11:40 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 0437 - Mitchell, Cherisse; 0635 - Alvarado, Daniel; 0795 - Colon, Rhonda PUBLIC STORAGE # 28091, 2431 S Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 32703, (407) 279-3958 Time: 11:50 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 1042 - Houston, Evelyn; U030 - Lance, Heather; V017 - Rego, David; X012 - Tom, Sylvia. Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. By PS Retail Sales, LLC, 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Extra Space
Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below on July 11th, 2025 at 12:00pm at the location indicated: Store 8138: 1001 Lee rd, Orlando, FL 32810 407.489.3742: Tenant Roy Trask -Toys, clothing & shoes, books, boxes, dishes & kitchenware, lamps, electronics, household items, furniture, bed sheets. Tenant Christina Well- cabinets, mattress & bedding. 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 July 11, 2025, at the location indicated: Store 1333: 13125 S. John Young Pkwy, Orlando FL. 32837, 407.516.7005 @ 10:00 AM: Jose Santos-decorations. Store 3502: 1236 Vineland Rd Winter Garden, FL 34787 (407) 794-6460) @ 11AM: Danial Hatch- 3 bedroom; Jadaisha Thompson- Household Goods/Furniture, TV/Stereo Equipment Store 3024: 11955 S Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando FL 32837, 407.826.0024 @ 11:00
AM: Adrian Cardona- Wheelchair, table, totes, bags. Maria de Jesus Galarza Avila- totes. Oscar Ortiz: boxes, bags, trimmer, tools. Store 3378: 475 Celebration Pl, Celebration FL 34747, 321.939.3752 @ 11:15 AM: Store 8931: 3280 Vineland Rd, Kissimmee FL 34746, 407.720.7424 @ 11:30 AM: Shaton Ray misc boxes and items, Katina Luxama Personal items, IAN Key Personal property, Everett Johnson II Furniture, chairs, couch & mattress, Kia Phillips furniture, Omara Blair boxes & totes, Shevohn Barr clothes & bag Store 7590: 7360 Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819, 407.634.4449 @ 11:45AM Jacquelyn Steiner- Washer, dryer, bed, boxes, TVs, bikes; David Erazo- Christmas tree, winter clothing Store 1334: 5603 Metrowest Blvd Orlando Fl 32811. (407) 516-7751) @ 12PM: Candice Speight-boxes,Cashia Holmes-furniture, Joanne Francois-unit 4049 2015 Nissan Altima VIN 1N4AL3AP7FN911162,Owner Meronais Exavier, Lien holder: Capital One Auto Finance, Andre Monroe-furniture, Mohammad AlthabataRetail monster and coke coolers, Erica Belgrave-TV,boxes. Store 1335: 1101 Marshall Farms Rd Ocoee Fl 34761 (407) 516-7221) July 11 @ 12PM: Natasha Corbett – Totes and miscellaneous items: Latricia Hanna – Household items: Katiana Jean-Pierre – Couch, appliances and clothes. Store 7143: 6035 Sand Lake Vista Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 @ 12 PM: Iuri Mihailovschii - Boxes; Deirdre Doughlin - Bedroom set, sofa, household items; Raymond Studer - household items; MARTA LLUVERAS - plastic boxes, clothes, appliances. Store 7420: 800 Beard Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787 @ 12 PM: Lauren Lemay: furniture, home decor items- Linda Outlaw: chairs, bars and stools- Nicholas Jefferson: two beds, TV’s, couple of nightstands, two tables, dining round, boxes. Store 7557: 11920 W Colonial Dr Ste 10, Ocoee, FL 34761, 407-794-6970 @ 12 PM: Ricardo Prieto Martinez /Ricardo A Prieto Martinez, unit 7016, 2007 MBC-Vessel,
HIN# MBCNLES1J607. Ricardo Prieto Martinez/ Ricardo A Prieto Martinez unit #7016- Boat Trailer- 2007 MASR-Trailer Vin # - 19MSB242972D30135. Ricardo Prieto Martinez / Ricardo A Prieto Martinez unit # 7037- 2021 Cove Trailer, Vin # 53FBE1626MF068184 . Roofing materials, tools. Store 7865: 25 E Lester Rd, Apopka, FL 32712, (407) 551-5590 @ 12 PM: Ciairra Lewis-boxes from her business.-Johnley Occi-4 bedrooms, 5 TVs. Store 8136: 3501 S. Orange Blossom Trail Orlando FL 32839, 407.488.9093 @ 12:00pm:Zachary Deer-Household Furniture,Boxes,Totes:Tammy Arthur-Pop-corn Machine,Washer and Dryer,Clothes,Boxes,Pictures,Household Appliances:Rita Wooden-Organizer Carts,Fabric ,Beads,Jewelery,Boxes,Totes,Televisions Store 8778: 3820 S Orange Ave Orlando FL 32806, 321.270.3440 @ 1:00 pm Nyshiem Williams couch, TV/ Robert Joseph household items, furniture/ Atasha Nichols 15 bookbags with clothes, bike/ Rebbeca Powell 1 bedroom apt/ Kobina Amoo Equipment and furniture/ Cesar Cortez Duron Clothes, shoes, 2 duffle bags/ Erica Coleman household goods. Store 4107: 9080 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee Fl 34747, 407.910-2036 @ 1:15 PM: Marco Munzo- Tools/Appliances, Dennis Scott- Furniture and decor, Shanna Fitts- Household items, Kenneth FigueroaFurniture boxes appliances, Delfino Barajas- Tubs, Luis Flores- Household Goods/Furniture, Susan Atkins- Household Goods/Furniture, Ciara ChandlerBusiness Documents and Equipment, Wisly Gilles- house old items Store 4217: 5698 S Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, Fl 32839, 407-930-4463 @ 1:45 PM: Courtney Sims- Old Stuff, Toys Baby & games, Wall Art, Furniture, Boxes, Bins and Guitar bag. Mark O’Leary- Mattress bedding, Furniture, Sports outdoors, Boxes, Bags & Bins. Lisa Rochelle – Toys Baby & games, Household Items, Furniture and Boxes, Bins & Suitcases. Carlos Ramirez – Multi door unit, Shelving, Lamps, Toys & games, Clothing & shoes, Wall Art, Collectibles, Electronics, Memorabilia, Office equipment & Suitcase. Gregory JeanAppliances, Toys & Games, Mattress Bedding, Furniture, Boxes & Bags. Brendon Hines – Cabinets, Mattress Bedding, Wall Art, Electronic & Household Furniture. Store 1317: 5592 L B McLeod Rd Orlando FL 32811. (407) 720-2832) @ 2PM: Katrina wright- bed, bedroom set, boxes; Omar Rodriguez- Bed, couches, tv, tables; Shakira Jose- 7 medium boxes, bike, scooter, toy; Jon Galetta- furniture; Will Wroy- household items; Tanisha WilliamsClothes and miscellaneous; Bosa Melekoclothes. Store 6454: 2312 S. Division Ave. Orlando, FL 32805, 689-303-3205 @ 2:15 PM. Dominique Willis; 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.
Notice of Public Sale is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on www.storagetreasures.com ending on July 11th, 2025 at 10:00 am for units located at: Compass Self Storage 800 Greenway Professional Ct. Orlando, FL 32824 Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed
at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes and appliances.Zerry L. Hogan 1218 Emilio Josue Guzman 1536 Evelyn Galarza 1807 Mariam Mercado 2130 Juan Cruz 2211 Olivia Doyle 2468. Run Dates 6/25/25 and 7/2/25.
Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on www.storagetreasures.com ending on July 11th, 2025 at 10:00 am for units located at: Compass Self Storage 14120 East Colonial Drive Orlando, Fl 32826 Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes and appliances. #2350 Andrew Smoak #1335 Therese Tucker #1717 Esteban Rivera #1740 Jonathan Oxendine. Run dates: 6/25/25 and 7/2/25.
Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on www. storagetreasures.com ending on July 11th, 2025 at 10:00 am for units located at: Compass Self Storage 203 Neighborhood Market Rd. Orlando, FL 32825 Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes and appliances. Unless Otherwise noted. 1032 Sandy Wallace 1076 Lyonard Reguiera 2197 Shyenne Aybar 2203 Rene Ledesma 2243 Esau James 2257 Juan Fuentes 3008 Jeanette Jimenez 3126 Carlis Bouwland 3132 Genese Santaliz Rivera 3133 James Brutton. Run dates 6/25/25 and 7/2/25.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Mindful Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the following times and locations: July 16th, 2025, 9:30am Mindful Storage facility: 900 Cypress Pkwy. Kissimmee, FL 34759 (321) 732-6032 The personal goods stored therein by the following: #A122-Business Goods, #1198- Households, #1188-Furniture, #1187-Furniture, #1109-Households, #1083- Households, #1063-Households, #B103-Boxes, #1040-Boxes, #1003-Boxes, #2003- Furniture, #2044-Households, #H215-Furniture, #H227-Households, #I214-Boxes, #2218-Furniture. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Mindful Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Legal, Public Notices
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF 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: Extra Space Storage, 1170 W State Rd 434 Longwood, FL, 32750 - (407) 602-3999 July 22, 2025 @ 12:00pm. James Mitchell- household items/Kenneth Murdock-household items/ Carlos Melendez-Household Goods/ Furniture/ Tools/Appliances/ TV/Stereo Equipment The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
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, 07/22/2025, @ 12:00 pm: David Morales-Home furnishing Celeste Sanders-barrels mattress household goods. 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.
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 July 24, 2025 VALUE STORE IT CELEBRATION, LLC - 1700 CELEBRATION BLVD CELEBRATION, FL, 34747: 1020-Marco Antonio Figeiredo Geraldes; 1084 – Dede Esther Chancelor; 2040 – Olivia Creighton; 2053 – Timothy Earl Southworth; 2092 –Carlos Alicea/Carlos Omar Alicea Costas; 3043 – Rhonda Broadnax; 3102 – Gregory Andrew Bailey; 3072-Jeanine Hunter/ Jeanine Renee Hunter; 5028 – Leon Suerar/Liam Suter; 5093 – Kendra Haas/ Kendra Lynne Haas; 6073-Ramon Luis Machuca Rivera;6075-Christopher Antie/ Christopher Lee Antie; VALUE STORE IT OCOEE, LLC - 1251 FOUNTAINS WEST BOULEVARD OCOEE, FL, 34761:
A083- Tammy Sue Bickel; A088-Cynthia Felecia Johnson ; B074- Ollie Williams III; B183-Charity Nicole Dyer; B213- Anthony Lamar Peterson; C001A- Joshua David Hobbs/Joshua Hobbs; C017- Jose Javier Hernandez; C158- David Ryan Ramer; C161-Mariana Franco; C279-Johnny Antonio Taylor VALUE STORE IT - 1480 CELEBRATION LLC - 1480 CELEBRATION BLVD CELEBRATION, FL 34747: 3230 Cheryl Ann Bottega; 2072 Breanna Thompson/ Breanna Joy Thompson Lanus; 3076 Leylanie M Diaz Diaz; 2097 Mariah Smith/ Mariah Decota Smith; 3196 Paris Jenneil Steynor.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on July 10, 2025, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 12:00 PM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www.storagetreasures. com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified.
PUBLIC STORAGE # 08717, 1800 Ten Point Lane, Orlando, FL 32837, (407) 545-4431 Time: 12:00 PM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 0205 - Baines, Anthony PUBLIC STORAGE # 08714, 8149 Aircenter Court, Orlando, FL 32809, (407) 792-4965 Time: 12:30 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 1206Matheus, Kethilyn; 2052C - Adorno, Raul; 6151 - PRETTYSMART Ligon, Shannon; 6153 - Brunson, Patrick PUBLIC STORAGE # 20477, 5900 Lakehurst Drive, Orlando, FL 32819, (407) 409-7284 Time: 12:45 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures. com. D160 - Acosta, Alejandro PUBLIC STORAGE # 25782, 2783 N John Young Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34741, (321) 4222079 Time: 01:15 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 1015 - Minton, Serena; 12209 - Yezzyworldwide llc Blanc, Gabby; 12216 - Andrews, Sheldon; 12418 - jackson, Billy; 511 - Miller, Vincent PUBLIC STORAGE # 25806, 227 Simpson Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34744, (407) 258-3087 Time: 01:30 PM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 823 - Concepcion, Gilbert; 836 - Ramos, Ivette; 878 - sisso, lina PUBLIC STORAGE # 25847, 951 S John Young Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34741, (321) 236-6712 Time: 02:00 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 1221gutierrez, Juan; 1514 - Brown, Merna; 2051 - Francis, Kareema PUBLIC STORAGE # 25892, 1701 Dyer Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34741, (407) 392-1169 Time: 02:15 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 0074 - Delgado Garcia, Jean; 2005 - Jurdi, Adonis; 2009 - Nolle, David; 2112 - morales, Charlene; 4018 - Austin, Raina Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse an bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. By PS Retail Sales, LLC, 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on July 11th, 2025, the personal property in the
below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 09:30 AM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www.storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified. PUBLIC STORAGE # 25893, 3725 W Lake Mary Blvd, Lake Mary, FL 32746, (407) 495-1274 Time: 09:30 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 1180Rosa, Tabatha PUBLIC STORAGE # 25842, 51 Spring Vista Dr, Debary, FL 32713, (386) 202-2956 Time: 09:40 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 00565 - Athouris, Roland; 00587 - Alexander, Toneka PUBLIC STORAGE # 25438, 2905 South Orlando Drive, Sanford, FL 32773, (407) 545-6715 Time: 09:50 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com C001 - Sanabria, Angel; E082 - Whipper, Sabrina; H040 - BARNESE, SENITA PUBLIC STORAGE # 24326, 570 N US Highway 17 92, Longwood, FL 32750, (407) 505-7649 Time: 10:20 AM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. D414 - Worske, Samantha PUBLIC STORAGE # 07030, 360 State Road 434 East, Longwood, FL 32750, (407) 392-1525 Time: 10:30 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures. com. 3101 - Allwood, Sharnita PUBLIC STORAGE # 23118, 141 W State Road 434, Winter Springs, FL 32708, (407) 512-0425 Time: 10:40 AM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. A024 - Bustamante, Teodoro; J330 - Tellado, Rose A; K442 - Febo, Brandon; R547 - Casteel, Ryan. Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. By PS Retail Sales, LLC, 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on July 11, 2025, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 11:30 AM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www.storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified. PUBLIC STORAGE # 07031, 1355 State Road 436, Casselberry, FL 32707, (407) 574-4516
Time: 11:30 AM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 1303 - Carravallah, Kristin PUBLIC STORAGE # 08720, 1400 Alafaya Trail, Oviedo, FL 32765, (407) 487-4695 Time: 11:50 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 0287
- Alston, Sabrina PUBLIC STORAGE # 08726, 4801 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822, (407) 392-4546 Time: 12:00 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com 3031 - Chapman, Carol; 7144 - anthony, Laquice; 7148 - Woods, Sinyan PUBLIC STORAGE # 08729, 5215 Red Bug Lake Road, Winter Springs, FL 32708, (407) 495-2108 Time: 12:10 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 0151Barrett, John; 2081 - Palmer, Haley; 2091 - Rodriguez, Olivia PUBLIC STORAGE # 24105, 2275 N Semoran Blvd, Orlando,
FL 32807, (407) 545-2541 Time: 12:40 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 2224 - Perez, Carlos; G526 - Johnston, Jerry; H566 – Perez, Jeffrey; H578 - Brown, Melody PUBLIC STORAGE # 25781, 155 S Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL 32807, (321) 247-6790 Time: 12:50 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures. com. 2003 - Cobb, LeToria C; 2428 - Lopez, Jessica PUBLIC STORAGE # 25851, 10280 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32817, (407) 901-2590 Time: 01:00 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 2699 - Skoluda, Christopher PUBLIC STORAGE # 25897, 10053 Lake Underhill Rd, Orlando, FL 32825, (407) 901-6126 Time: 01:10 PM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 0456 - pendley, Andrew; 4018 - Quintero, Gonzalo PUBLIC STORAGE # 25973, 250 N Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL 32807, (407) 901-7489 Time: 01:20 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. A060 - Hilaire, Jimmy Saint; F565 - valentin, Armando PUBLIC STORAGE # 27221, 1625 State Road 436, Winter Park, FL 32792, (407) 545-3653
Time: 01:40 PM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. C009 - Gordon, Kimberly; E090 - Thompson, Kaelyn; E153 - SEPULVEDA, JESUS W PUBLIC STORAGE # 28076, 1131 State Road 436, Casselberry, FL 32707, (407) 505-6401
Time: 01:50 PM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. A006 - Phillips, Erma; C059 - Islam, Foziya; E017 - Clicks Billiards Griffith, Aleshia; F025 - Couteau, Meagen PUBLIC STORAGE # 28084, 2275 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822, (407) 545-2547 Time: 02:00 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. B111Viering, Talisha; B185 - Colon, Carmen; B220 - Cosme, Maria PUBLIC STORAGE # 08711, 3145 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32826, (407) 613-2984 Time: 02:10 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com 1195 – Hadley, Jay; 1195 – Parker, Ricky; 5039 – Hadley, Jay; 5039 – Parker, Ricky. Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. By PS Retail Sales, LLC, 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: NEW GENERATION TOWING AND RECOVERY, LLC. gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on the following dates, 08:00 am at 10850 COSMONAUT BLVD ORLANDO, FL 32824. pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. NEW GENERATION TOWING AND RECOVERY, LLC. reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.
JULY 27, 2025
JF1GR7E61DG810590 2013 SUBARU
Notice of Public Sale: Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on www.storagetreasures.com ending on July 11th, 2025 at 10:00 am for units located at: Compass Self Storage 2435 W SR 426, Oviedo, FL 32765 Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. The
personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes and appliances. 0098 – Regina Lenear 0285 – Kelli Flanders. Run Dates 6/25/25 and 7/2/25.
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