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Rep. Maxwell Frost confirmed that ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is winding down, Florida lawmakers finally passed a state budget, DeSantis called for a property tax special session and other news you may have missed last week.
BY MCKENNA SCHUELER, LIV CAPUTO/FLORIDA PHOENIX, JIM TURNER/NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
» Lawmakers restored funding for Central Florida Zoo in state budget
After greenlighting a cut to a state funding request for the Central Florida Zoo in the state budget, Florida lawmakers approved a $114.5 billion state budget for the next fiscal year that includes the full funding amount initially requested by local lawmakers for the zoo. This caught our eye initially thanks to a mention of the proposed cut in the investigative newsletter Seeking Rents, mostly because the Central Florida Zoo has taken on significant expenses over the last month by stepping up to care for about a dozen neglected sloths rescued from the disgraced Sloth World tourist attraction. Lake Mary Republicans Jason Brodeur and Rachel Plakon initially requested $750,000 for the zoo in a funding request submitted to the Florida Legislature last fall, before the sloth rescue had even happened. With that money, the zoo is hoping to fund new modernization initiatives and upgrades that are required for them to maintain accreditation. The Florida House had proposed cutting that request down to $500,000 and the Senate had agreed to match. In the final two weeks of budget talks, however, lawmakers agreed to restore the request to $750,000 — after Orlando Weekly reported on the cut.
» Orange County Library System is offering a free book to kids this summer
The Orange County Library System kicked off its summer reading challenge on June 1, and is offering kids up to 18 years old a free book of their choosing this month if they opt to join the challenge. You can learn more about the summer reading challenge online or in person at a local library branch. The free book offer is available as long as supplies last. The initiative is being funded thanks to a generous donation from the Friends of the Orange County Library, a nonprofit that raises funds to support the public library system. (The free book offer is for a new book, not a used one from the Friends’ bookstore, mind you.) Kids can sign up and get their free book at any local library branch through the end of the month.
The controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” migrant detention center in the Florida Everglades is slowly closing up shop, flying detainees to other facilities, and emptying office cubicles, according to Democratic U.S. House Rep. Maxwell Frost, who toured the center last week. During a press conference, the Orlando-area Congressman described a “silent” scene of dwindling staff, emptied offices and whispers of “decompressing” the facility. Frost’s account comes weeks after the New York Times reported that the facility would be shuttered by June, a year after construction began. Although it was always intended to be a temporary facility, concern over the center’s estimated $1 billion price tag was reportedly one of the reasons for the expedited shutdown. Gov. Ron DeSantis and Kevin Guthrie, executive director of the Florida Department of Emergency Management, however, have insisted that they’ve had no “official” communications from the federal government about wrapping up operations. Florida officials are still waiting for a $608 million reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. FEMA told state officials to expect $58 million by last Friday, but neither DEM nor FEMA have responded to questions about whether that happened.
» DeSantis revealed his plan for cutting property taxes and called for a special session
Many Florida homeowners would see their property tax bills eliminated or severely cut under a plan released last week by Gov. Ron DeSantis. DeSantis called for the Legislature to convene this week to consider his proposal, which would appear on the November ballot, if approved. At least 60 percent of voters would need to support the costly measure — expected to cost local governments and school districts billions of dollars — for it to take effect. Under the plan, the current exemption for homestead properties in Florida would rise from $50,000 to $250,000 immediately, with a further expansion to be scheduled by the Legislature after the measure is passed that would eventually eliminate taxes completely for those properties. Lawmakers have already completed two special sessions this year to pass new congressional districts and complete the budget they failed to finish during the regular session. Under current law, homeowners can qualify for homestead exemptions from the first $25,000 of assessed value, and from the $50,000 to $75,000 portion of their assessed value for non-school taxes. DeSantis estimated his proposal would initially eliminate property
taxes for about 60 percent of current homestead property owners. When the exemption is raised to $500,000, around 92 percent of homesteaded properties would be tax-free, DeSantis said.
» Property insurance experts remained cautiously optimistic ahead of hurricane season
A “below-normal” year for storms could further a positive trend for Florida’s insurance market, according to industry experts. But because of Florida’s location between the Atlantic and Gulf, homeowners will always be at risk, which will temper any potential reductions to premiums. Heading into the Atlantic storm season that began June 1, insurance experts said legislative reforms in 2022 and 2023 targeting “frivolous” lawsuits, along with a year without any storm hits, have allowed for some “softening” in homeowners insurance prices, growth in new carriers coming into the state, and a fall in the policy count by state-backed Citizens Property Insurance from 1.41 million policies in October 2023 to 336,000. “We are just becoming more and more resilient in the state. So, I’m kind of optimistic that, as we see the next storm, we are going to be in better shape than we have been in the past,” said Patricia Born, who is the Midyette Eminent Scholar in Risk Management and Insurance at Florida State University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Business. But don’t anticipate any decline in the sharp rise in premiums Florida residents have endured in the last 10 years, according to the nonprofit Coalition for an Insurable Future. As with every hurricane season, it only takes one storm to upend years of work.
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BUSTIN’ MAKES ’EM FEEL GOOD
The ‘union avoidance’ industry is worth $1.7 billion. Florida-based union busters are cashing in
BY MCKENNA SCHUELER
U.S. employers collectively spend an estimated $1.7 billion each year to prevent their workers from unionizing, according to a new report from the nonpartisan Economic Policy Institute and nonprofit watchdog group LaborLab.
The $1.7 billion figure includes spending on law firms such as Littler Mendelson that specialize in so-called “union avoidance” services, as well as an estimated $442 million on professional anti-union consultants who are contracted by employers to directly persuade workers against unionization, often at rates of $400-plus an hour or upward of $3,000 per day.
Federal records indicate that several of the most active union avoidance consultants in the U.S. are based in Central Florida — or at least affiliate their consultancy firms with Florida-based addresses. Some of these consultants rake in millions of dollars each year from big companies like Amazon, which reportedly spent at least $26 million on union avoidance consultants in 2025 alone.
“It is well documented that employers often hire union avoidance consultants to dissuade and weaken workers’ unionization efforts,” the report’s authors note. “These consultants work to prevent a union election from taking place — and if that fails, to ensure that workers vote against the union and then stall negotiations over a first collective bargaining agreement.”
These anti-union consultants — and other employer representatives — have historically been caught lying to workers during organizing drives, collecting workers’ sensitive personal information, weaponizing racial and ethnic differences to sow divisions in the workforce and, in some cases, even threatening to have immigrant workers deported over their organizing activity. For decades, they’ve been paid the big bucks to bust unions for small businesses, nonprofits and multinational corporations alike. RoadWarrior Productions, for instance, a union avoidance firm based out of Florida’s Space Coast (and a virtual WeWork office in Washington, D.C.), reported being paid nearly $8 million by Amazon last year to thwart unionization efforts at various Amazon facilities in California, New York, North Carolina, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Nevada, Illinois and Pennsylvania. The firm, led by CEO Russell Brown, does most of its work through individual subcontractors, many of whom are also based in Florida. One of the firm’s subcontracted consultants, Jared Rodriguez, is a sitting city council member in the small Florida city of Layton, as Orlando Weekly reported last year.
Federal records show Rodriguez, a former Michigander and longtime anti-union advocate in
Michigan state politics, was paid nearly $20,000 in 2025 to dissuade organizing activity at an Amazon facility in New Jersey a year earlier, before his appointment to a seat on Layton City Council in South Florida.
Amazon also paid Labor Advisors, another union avoidance firm based out of Delray Beach, about $345,000 for its consultant services in 2025. Most of these anti-union gigs targeted organizing drives involving the Teamsters. “Amazon would rather pay third-party interlopers to threaten, intimidate and harass the very people who make the company successful, when it could simply bargain with its workforce and respect their federally protected right to seek union representation,” Matthew McQuaid, a Teamsters spokesperson, told Orlando Weekly in a statement. “The malicious union busters this trillion-dollar behemoth hires have been found guilty of violating federal law on numerous occasions, and the millions of dollars that it spends on these shameless hacks is money wasted,” McQuaid added. More than 10,000 Amazon workers have organized with the Teamsters in recent years, according to the union, including at facilities directly targeted by Florida-based union avoidance professionals.
“Amazon lies like the rest of us breathe air, which is why it has lost all credibility in the eyes of its employees and they are standing up and fighting back all across the country,” McQuaid said.
Under the federal Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, anti-union consultants — also known as “persuaders”— are required to file reports with the U.S. Department of Labor, disclosing the details of jobs they enter into with employers to persuade workers against organizing a union.
These reports, known as LM20s, must be filed within 30 days of entering into an agreement. As Orlando Weekly has previously reported, consultants will often file deficient reports, file them months or years late, or even neglect to file them altogether. Some use fake names, include typos, or list the wrong state or ZIP code for their business addresses.
The difference between filing accurate information and filing a deficient report matters, according to pro-union advocates.“This is all about protecting a fundamental legal and constitutional right to organize,” LaborLab executive director Bob Funk previously told Orlando Weekly in an interview. “And without this information, employers and union-busters can hide in the shadows.”
A number of players
Other active union avoidance firms in Central Florida include The Labor Pros, based in Orlando,
which brought in $667,906 last year, according to the firm’s annual financial disclosure report. Bridge Labor Solutions, based in Altamonte Springs, hasn’t reported its earnings for 2025, but has disclosed high-paying jobs for various healthcare clients last year, including the Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, both of which are based in New York.
Unboxted, another Orlando-based firm, similarly hasn’t reported its 2025 earnings, in a potential violation of federal reporting requirements. The company did report union avoidance gigs performed last year for employers such as LabCorp, one of the top union avoidance spenders of 2025, according to the LaborLab and EPI report. The firm is led by Sean Lyles, a self-described “business strategist with nearly 30 years of experience in corporate America,” with past clients that include the Walt Disney World Resort and Tesla, according to his website.
Valens Business Services, a Winter Garden-based firm led by a former HR manager for what used to be known as Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District, similarly neglected to fully report its 2025 earnings for union avoidance work in its annual financial disclosure report. Its CEO, Tracy Schrey, reported jobs last year for Long Island Jewish Medical Center and AEG Vision, targeting organizing activity among registered nurses in New York and optical technicians in Lima, Ohio. Both organizing drives were ultimately unsuccessful for the unions, according to records kept by the National Labor Relations Board, which oversees private sector union elections.
A fuller picture
But these consultants are only one piece of the union avoidance pie.
The EPI and LaborLab report also, for the first time, calculates the estimated cost of union avoidance services sought through law firms that specialize in union deterrence, such as Littler Mendelson, Jackson Lewis and Morgan Lewis. Under a loophole in federal labor law, these law firms are not required to publicly disclose their earnings for providing legal advice to employers for union avoidance purposes, unless they directly interact with rank-and-file workers (management employees are excluded).
“Union avoidance law firms have taken full advantage of this reporting loophole and have constructed an industry providing counsel on union busting,” the report states. These firms, charging hundreds or even more than $1,000 per hour, have represented employers involved in some of the largest and most militant organizing efforts over the last decade, including organizing drives at Starbucks, Amazon, McDonald’s and Trader Joe’s.
“If they really care that much about us, they’d be paying us a lot more rather than paying a bunch of union-busting lawyers to feed lines to our management,” a Trader Joe’s worker at a store in Boulder, Colorado, told The Guardian in a 2022 interview.
The total spending on union avoidance services is telling. Public support for labor unions is at a near-record high, according to the latest Gallup polling — nearly 70 percent of Americans say they
support unions. Even in Florida and much of the “anti-union” Southern region of the U.S., where union membership rates are low, workers such as truck drivers have faced off against professional union busters — and won.
“That money could have been well-suited to take care of us,”said Arte Hoffman, a driver for Breakthru Beverages in Orlando, who wasn’t impressed after learning his employer had spent more than $375,000 in 2024 to convince him and his co-workers across Florida to vote against organizing a union. “Put it towards the people who take care of your business,” Hoffman added.
Beyond the shop floor
More than 16 million workers in the U.S. had union representation in 2025, according to federal data, representing about 11 percent of the total U.S. workforce. Research has found that benefits of union representation can include higher average earnings, compared to non-union counterparts, as well as a greater likelihood of having access to benefits like paid leave and retirement benefits. And while billionaire-funded think tanks like Americans for Prosperity have played a documented role in efforts to undermine labor and collective bargaining rights on a state and federal level, the new report notes that union avoidance professionals have dipped their own toes into the water of this policy battle, too.
Littler Mendelson, for instance, has a Workplace Policy Institute that serves as the firm’s “government relations and public policy arm,” according to its website. Through WPI, the firm boasts its contribution to stifling progress on the pro-union Protect the Right to Organize Act, a federal policy proposal supported by unions. It also helped combat a bill in California that sought to address the costly misclassification of full-time workers as independent contractors. The bill, California Assembly Bill 5, was ultimately passed and signed into law in 2019. Florida’s union busters have also demonstrated an appetite for policy work. Russell “Russ” Brown and Jared Rodriguez, both affiliated with the union avoidance firm RoadWarrior Productions (also known as RWP Labor) also serve on a leadership level for the Center for Independent Employees, a legal defense organization that “is dedicated to protecting employee freedom from union interference in the workplace.”
The organization, based in South Carolina, claimed partial credit for helping to “craft” Florida’s Senate Bill 256, an anti-union law passed by the Florida Legislature and signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2023 that made it more difficult for most public employees to pay union dues, while simultaneously requiring more of them to pay union dues in order to keep their unions certified.
Funk argued that although the $1.7 billion figure captured in LaborLab and EPI’s new report is striking, “the deeper story is about the infrastructure corporate America has built: a well-funded industry working in legislators’ rooms and in the workplace.”
“Workers deserve to know the deck is being stacked against them at every level, and that there is a traceable, accountable industry behind it.” news@orlandoweekly.com
TIPPING POINT
Disney Springs’ Cake Bake Shop faces lawsuits over alleged wage theft
BY MCKENNA SCHUELER
The Cake Bake Shop, a dessert-forward restaurant at Disney World’s Boardwalk Resort, is facing multiple lawsuits from former servers and bartenders who accuse the restaurant of violating minimum wage law.
The workers, all formerly paid as tipped employees, allege that they were paid a subminimum tipped wage in 2024 and 2025 for an “excessive amount” of non-tipped work, including janitorial and maintenance activities, according to Orange County Court records.
The latest suit against the Cake Bake Shop, owned by Gwendolyn Rogers, was filed by former server Alexandria Pope on April 30, 2026. Pope is seeking about $4,805, exclusive of interest, including $2,402 in unpaid wages and $2,402 in liquidated damages.
Understanding the law
In Florida, the state minimum wage is currently $14 an hour, or $10.98 for employees who earn tips. A “tipped employee” is defined as any employee who is regularly paid at least $30 monthly in tips.
This commonly includes jobs in the hospitality industry, such as bartenders and servers, although the tipping system itself is rooted in a racist history that was adopted as a way for U.S. employers to pay formerly enslaved workers less. Today, it leaves workers of all races and ethnicities more vulnerable to wage theft and exploitation, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
According to Orlando attorney Michael Grossman, whose law firm is representing the former employees of Cake Bake Shop, U.S. employers are permitted to direct lower-paid tipped workers to do “side work” that isn’t directly generating customer tips — so long as that work isn’t making up more than an “occasional” part of their workweek.
“Our clients were required to perform nontipped labor for more than an ‘occasional’ amount of time, which is the language that the federal law uses,” Grossman explained to Orlando Weekly
He’s referring to a decades-old general rule of thumb — formerly eyed for elimination by President Donald Trump — that allows related “side work” to comprise up to 20 percent of a tipped worker’s duties. This is known as the 80/20 rule.
According to the complaints against Cake Bake Shop, a third-party restaurant operated on
Disney World property, servers were required to perform “excessive amounts” of side work “every shift, often for hours at a time.” Such tasks included stocking food and beverage items, cleaning and wiping tables, mopping, sweeping, polishing silverware and washing dishes.
“Rather than being ‘occasional,’ the side work that Plaintiff was required to undertake occupied substantial discrete and insular periods of the Plaintiff’s workday,” one of the lawsuits reads. “Plaintiff was required to work for substantial periods of time before Plaintiff’s tip-producing shift began. Plaintiff was additionally required to work for substantial periods of time after Plaintiff’s shift concluded.”
At least 11 individual lawsuits have been filed by former Cake Bake Shop employees alleging minimum wage violations since July 2025, court records show. All but four of the most recent lawsuits filed have ended in settlements, before heading to trial.
“The whole point of going to trial is so that our clients can be made whole for the damages that they’ve incurred,” Grossman explained, when questioned about the settlements.“Those damages can be made whole to their satisfaction without the time and expense and risk of a trial,” he added, stating that “oftentimes” a settlement “is the preferred solution.”
Rogers, the owner of the Cake Bake Shop and a defendant in the lawsuit, told Orlando Weekly in a statement post-publication of this story that she rejects the allegations levied against her.
“As the founder and president of a woman-owned small business, I have poured my heart and soul into making The Cake Bake Shop a business where team members are respected, treated fairly, and given the opportunity to succeed,” she said. “I firmly reject the false allegations being made regarding our Orlando location, which are both inaccurate and unfair. They do not reflect the culture we have worked diligently to foster over the years.” Rogers added that she’s “extremely proud” of maintaining a quality workplace for employees since her business first launched in Indiana in 2014.
In defense of Rogers, her attorneys have argued in court documents, “Defendant’s pay practices were adopted in good faith, and in conformity with, and reliance on, written administrative regulations, orders, rulings, approvals, or interpretations of the United States Department of Labor.”
Know your rights
The Cake Bake Shop, a full table-service food and dessert restaurant founded in Indiana before leasing property in Florida, first opened at Disney World’s Boardwalk Resort in 2024. Since then, the posh restaurant and bakery has garnered a mixed reputation online for its highpriced dessert options, including $22 “signature” cake slices, $17 ice cream sundaes and slices of pie priced from $14 to $17.
Grossman, a former bartender and server himself, pointed out that hospitality workers can be more vulnerable to wage theft, a term that broadly refers to being underpaid, either in the form of wages or earned job benefits.
“They’re often living paycheck to paycheck … working for wages far below the average American,” he said of the hospitality workforce. “It’s really, really important that workers in this kind of position are aware of what their minimum wage rights are to make sure that they’re not being taken advantage of or abused.”
The lawsuits allege that the Cake Bake Shop either “misapplied a tip credit to Plaintiff’s wage, or failed to pay Plaintiff minimum wage for all hours worked,” based on the types of work they performed or other deductions made to paychecks that ultimately left them with subminimum wage earnings.
Some former employees, for instance, have alleged in their suits that the Cake Bake Shop “applied improper wage deductions” to their paychecks to pay for “uniform cleaning” and “required footwear,” resulting in workers being paid less than minimum wage for the workweek. These workers, according to Grossman, were required to get into uniform ahead of their scheduled shifts but not at home, which could take a “considerable amount of time.”
“This was done off the clock when they weren’t allowed a wage for this amount of time,” Grossman explained. The lawsuits also allege that servers were basically forced to work “dual” jobs, by being directed to perform janitorial and maintenance duties unrelated to their server jobs, while still being paid a tipped wage.
“For such tasks, since they’re not really belonging to the occupation of the server, you know, the law would require minimum wage to be paid for any time spent doing them,”Grossman explained.
Under the FLSA, employers can only apply a tip credit to a tipped server’s paycheck – thereby paying them less than the standard minimum wage — if the non-tip-producing activities they perform, such as spending “part of their time” cleaning tables, are directly related to their job as a server.
“Defendants have and continue to willfully violate the Florida Minimum Wage Act by not paying Plaintiff a wage equal to or greater than minimum wage for time spent performing ‘dual occupational’ tasks,” a lawsuit against the Cake Bake Shop alleges.
An unsteady landscape
Granted, U.S. employers have been forced to navigate a shifting policy landscape on when
they legally can and cannot pay someone a subminimum wage.
The U.S. Department of Labor, at the direction of officials appointed by the U.S. President, has proposed changes to rules over the last couple of decades that apply to tipped work, including changes to the decades-old 80/20 guidance and the “dual jobs” rule.
Under President Donald Trump’s first term in the White House, from 2016 to 2020, the labor department sought to eliminate the 80/20 guidance altogether.
“With no meaningful limit on the amount of time tipped workers may perform nontipped work, employers could capture more of workers’ tips,” wrote Nina Mast, an analyst for the Economic Policy Institute, in an explanation of the proposal.
Under the Biden administration, after Trump’s first term, the DOL sought to enshrine the 80/20 guidance as a federal regulation, in order to enhance tipped workers’ rights. Biden’s DOL also sought to adopt a 30-minute limit on the amount of time that tipped workers could spend on duties that don’t generate tips — a rule that business groups saw as unduly burdensome. That rule, finalized in 2021, was quickly challenged in court by the Texas Restaurant Association and Restaurant Law Center, and was vacated (i.e. tossed) by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in 2024.
Attorney Grossman told the Weekly, however, that “every court, to my knowledge, outside of the Fifth Circuit has reaffirmed the 80/20 rule, because the 80/20 rule preceded the 2024 regulation by decades.”
Limited options
In Florida, unlike most other states, there is no state labor department dedicated to enforcing workers’ wage rights, leaving Florida workers with limited options for assistance if they believe their employer has violated their right to minimum wage. That’s been the case, at least, since former Republican Gov. Jeb Bush abolished Florida’s state labor department more than 20 years ago.
Florida’s Attorney General is the only state official authorized to enforce Florida’s state minimum wage, which at $14 is nearly double the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. As Orlando Weekly has previously reported, however, there’s little evidence the AG’s office has used its enforcement authority to recoup lost wages for workers from employers that violate Florida’s minimum wage requirements. This loose enforcement by the state leaves most Florida workers with the option of asking the federal labor department for help — which can only enforce the federal minimum wage — or reaching out to a law firm that specializes in wage and hour issues, like Grossman Law. A half-dozen municipalities in Florida (not including Orange County or Orlando) have also established their own local departments to combat wage theft.
mschueler@orlandoweekly.com
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The Florida Prize in Contemporary Art assembles some of the Sunshine State’s most crucial new visions
BY KYLE EAGLE
It’s Florida Prize time once again, and Orlando Museum of Art’s annual showcase of contemporary artists from across the state remains a hotly anticipated highlight for the arts and culture community. This year’s roster includes a pair of duos — Meredith Lynn & Katie Hargrave and We Are Nice’n Easy, the collab name used by Allison Matherly and Jeffrey Noble — along with Ema Ri, Charo Oquet, Jason Hackenwerth, Maria Theresa Barbist, Jessy Nite, Mette Tommerup, Rose Marie Cromwell and Francisco Masó. (Masó, it should be noted, is the winner of this year’s jury prize.) All hail from Florida, from as far away as the Panhandle and Miami and as nearby as St. Petersburg. Of note, this year’s Florida Prize doesn’t include a Central
the walls like an animated daydream that is alluring in its nightmarish technicolor and heavenly in its rawness. Ema Ri’s and Mette Tommerup’s works run alongside one another; Ri’s whips up a Baconesque chaos of frenetic and blinding abstraction, while Tommerup’s domineering, wall-spanning pyramids evoke the elements of earth, fire and water. Meanwhile, Rose Marie Cromwell represents photography with cinematic black and white images that are epic in size and scope, with a subtle underpinning of surreal humor and tenderness.
Meredith Lynn and Katie Hargrave share space with Jason Hackenwerth. The former duo created a conceptual installation on the who’s and how’s of the great outdoors, through a woman’s lens. Hackenwerth runs the viewer’s eyes through a gauntlet of bold colors and images, carrying on what Philip Guston and Cy Twombly started.
Sharp, orderly and calm are Jessy Nite’s text and textile aesthetics, elegant and salon-esque. The design of the light and shadow gives teeth to the double meaning of the work’s messages: “Endure,” “Retreat” and “Paradise.” The opposite can be said for Maria Theresa Barbist’s dropcloth-sized backdrops that are stunning in their childlike primitiveness. Some are like treasure maps composed on a cave wall or scenes from her imagination.
Finally, We Are Nice’n Easy construct a cotton candy–hued commentary on luxury brands and the aspiration to attain that elusive suburban sheen. Warhol-esque in its his-and-hers master-bath showroom execution, it would also be right at home as a set piece in The Graduate Orlando Weekly did a round of questions with some of the participating artists — Meredith Lynn, Katie Hargrave, Ema Ri and Charo Oquet — as well as OMA’s curator, Coralie Claeysen-Gleyzon.
The first line of inquiry goes to the artists. What does the Florida Prize mean to you?
Meredith Lynn and Katie Hargrave: So many artists we admire have been included in this show over the years, and it’s an honor to be in their company. To us, the Florida Prize highlights the breadth of work that’s being made in this state and the dynamic, vital conversations that artists are leading.
Charo Oquet: The Florida Prize is an important platform because it showcases the extraordinary range of artists working in Florida today. There is such a diverse and vital artistic community here, and it continues to grow.
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Ri: I believe the key to longevity in an artist’s career is resilience. It is essential to use one’s practice to process and respond to current circumstances, whether personal or global. As long as artists stay true to themselves and their work, they can navigate any environment.
How do you view the potential tension between what a venue chooses to show and what an artist creates?
ER: Artists do not have to compromise their values to be included in specific venues; they have the power to create their own spaces.
CO: Art serves many purposes. Some work shown in commercial galleries is shaped by market considerations and collectability. But not all important art is meant to function as decoration or commodity. Often the most significant work arrives before the public is ready to fully understand or value it.
Do you believe there should be further exploration into seeking support outside of state, federal and public sources?
CO: Absolutely. Today, diversified support is essential for the survival of the arts. Without broader systems of support, much will be lost — and quietly, without many people noticing until it’s already gone.
The elephant in the room: Central Florida isn’t represented this year in the Florida Prize. What gives?
Coralie Claeysen-Gleyzon: The Prize has always been conceived as a statewide survey. Each year, we look across Florida and select artists based on the timing and relevance of their current practices, rather than by geographic quota. Some years, Central Florida artists are part of that conversation very visibly. Other years, the exhibition may lean more heavily toward other parts of the state.
Florida-based artist — something that we inquire about below.
Making your way through the Florida Prize in Contemporary Art is both motley and harmonious; OMA has set up multiple galleries for each artist. Commonalities can be found in themes and complementary styles from one wall to the next, around the corner or by sound, like Masó’s throbbing kettledrum mixed with what sounds like spray paint cans hissing. This scores the crisp, clean detail of his polo-striped compositions that explore the fashion of repression while celebrating dissidence. These sights and sounds carry over to Charo Oquet’s found materials that are spun together with massive and wildly expressive lines adorning
The climate for artists has shifted considerably, mostly for the worse. How does this impact the next generation of artists?
CO: I have been making this work since the early 1980s — across the Dominican Republic, London, New Zealand, New York and Miami. As a migrant, a woman of color and an artist working outside dominant systems, it has never been easy. But artists learn how to persist and resist. Artists showed work anywhere they could: subways, clubs, abandoned spaces. Artists have always had to invent new ways of surviving and building community. If gatekeepers block the doors, you build your own.
This year does not include any Central Florida artists, but Central Florida is still absolutely part of the Florida Prize story. Many Central Floridians have been showcased in the Prize; the exhibition happens here, our audiences encounter these artists here, and the conversations it generates become part of this region’s cultural life.
The Florida Prize continues to bring all corners of the state to our doorstep, which in turn brings us to the wider world.
CCG: Yes, many of the artists involved have gone on to show outside of Florida. … Some are in the 2026 Whitney Biennial. arts@orlandoweekly.com
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VERSE (CHORUS) VERSE
Two Orlando musicians encourage your inner scribe with their Poets Anonymous workshop series
BY MATTHEW MOYER
There’s a poetry workshop held monthly in Orlando far away from the usual academic environs, led not by local professors but by two well-regarded figures in Orlando’s underground music scene.
Poets Anonymous, the brainchild of Will Bess (Warm Frames, Über Crunch) and Rachel Kinbar (Fade Theory, The Dining Room), is an informal monthly meet-up and forum. It’s meant to foster interest in and appreciation for poetry outside of schools, seminars and reading events. Writers of all skill levels are welcome to bring works-in-progress to share with the group.
Both Bess and Kinbar have long incorporated poetry into their respective creative practices, whether it be performance or self-publishing zines. They met at various ear-splitting local shows, generally centered around the Dining Room house venue that Kinbar ran with Jonas Van den Bossche for many years. They discovered mutual interests
in poetry — Dylan Thomas comes up as a shared early point of reference — and the DIY instinct to demystify and democratize the creative process.
It was important for both — fittingly, in that they both come out of DIY and punk-adjacent undergrounds — for these workshops to be a non-hierarchical undertaking, no metaphorical (or otherwise) bar to admission.
“I think academia has ruined contemporary literature,” deadpans Bess. “Even with journals or publishers, it’s either totally commercial or it’s totally exclusive. There’s not really an in-between, where anybody could feel like they could write a poem. Or at least connect with one.”
The current home of the Poets Anonymous meet-ups is not a bar or a coffee shop (or a classroom) — it’s the Quaker Meeting House in Colonialtown. The setting is perfect, low-key and unprepossessing, and the history of activism in the Quaker movement in the United States adds that
extra little bit of countercultural je ne sais quoi.
“I do a lot of mutual aid organizing, and the Quakers have become really great allies in that work,” says Kinbar. “People don’t know the history of social justice activism that the Quakers were involved in for a very long time. And they’re very open to art. I did position it as poetry being radical and disruptive. They were very open to it.”
After four sessions, Poets Anonymous has garnered a multigenerational group of around 20 folks for their monthly Monday early-evening meetings.
“There were people there at the first one, especially, who had been writing for, like, 20 years and then there was also someone who had never written a poem before in her life,” says Bess.
Asked about the structure of these workshops, Bess and Kinbar talk about keeping things loose and relatively unstructured to better channel the energy in the room that particular day.
POETS ANONYMOUS
7 p.m. Monday, June 8
Quaker Meeting House
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“Usually at the beginning, I’ll pass out a poem to read that I think gives them some sort of perspective how this is something new you could try. And then after that, we may have them practice that same thing. Then share it if they feel like it. I always encourage them, but I don’t try to force them to read [aloud] or anything. Everybody’s really shy about that sort of thing,” says Bess.
“It’s very loose, but it’s always the intention to have a sort of structure underneath all of the spontaneity. Some of the feedback we’ve gotten is that people do want time for writing. They have a hard time doing that in their daily lives. So we’re definitely going to focus on that more,” says Kinbar. “And we did a collective poem; that was a spontaneous idea.”
Speaking to the two, it’s clear that this is much more than just another creative lark or side project. This is a deep-seated vocation.
“I think of poetry as a way of being. So it’s in everything, it cuts across all the different mediums that I use,” says Kinbar. “Many people think of poetry or a poem as this written thing, which it can be, but I don’t think of it as only that. It comes out of all the things that I do, and all the ways that I do things. It’s really a way of seeing the world and interacting with the world.”
Both have alternately touching and funny stories of when poetry became an important part of their lives — Bess remembers reading Percy Shelley as a youth and promptly penning a “complete rip-off”; Kinbar remembers dressing up like a beatnik in school for Halloween and no one knowing what she was. Each stresses the importance of early encouragement and praise from teachers of their writing and says they want to continue paying that encouragement forward.
“Even if they’re just being a teacher and they’re just trying to encourage you, I mean, it matters for someone that’s young. They hear that. So they can be motivated to keep going or at least have an inkling that another person cares about this thing that they just did,” says Bess. “Everybody needs a little bit of encouragement, no matter what.”
With this week’s meet-up, the fifth in the Poets Anonymous series, goals and expectations are modest, just following where the words take them.
“I just hope people keep coming. I just hope people keep writing. Honestly, I just want them to keep trying,” says Bess. “That’s the best thing about it, seeing them just blowing their own minds, getting that sense of, like, ‘Man, I really did that.’”
“We want it to be a collective endeavor,” adds Kinbar.“We’re creating the space, but it’s for everyone to create.”
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RACHEL KINBAR AND WILL BESS (PHOTO BY MATTHEW MOYER)
The Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival wrapped up its 35th annual installment on Memorial Day with 116 sold-out performances (up from 70 last year) and a total of 43,901 tickets sold to 63,096 patrons, returning a near-record $518,196 to over 1,700 local and traveling artists.
Fringe’s traditional closing ceremonies in Loch Haven Park once again featured the presentation of the Critics’ Choice Awards, as determined by myself and Orlando Sentinel reviewer Matt Palm. This year’s big winner was Basic Training by Kahlil Ashanti, an “astonishing, award-winning autobiographical tour de force” about his experience in the Air Force’s performing troupe.
In addition to the Critics’ Choice, Fringe presented “Fringe-bassador” awards to me and Matt Palm, as well as a “Lifetime Achievement” plaque to local actor and longtime Fringe staff member Scott Browning, who is leaving Orlando.
Finally, Orlando Weekly published a record-high 62 new reviews this year — thanks to the invaluable assistance of my co-reviewers, Arsheeya Garg and Sabrina Hansen — while I personally saw 88 different productions, not including holdovers from prior festivals. 2026 also marked my 20th year reviewing Fringe shows, which is a perfect time to start passing the torch to the next generation. Don’t expect me to go away entirely, but I’ll be taking a step back to help provide more room for new voices.
Here are the rest of the 2026 Orlando Fringe Critics’ Choice outstanding honorees:
SOLO SHOW — COMEDY: Against Her Wishes: A Dark Comedy, by Emily Fontano, a heartfelt interactive eulogy that “contains a nice blend of laughter and tears.”
SOLO SHOW — DRAMA: Then, Eve, by Billie
Jane, which is “ among the most entertaining and affecting original scripts Orlando Fringe has seen.”
SOLO SHOW — IMPROV: Becoming Magic Mike 2: Stranger Thongs, by DK Reinemer, a gloriously juvenile collection of silly schtick, sewn together by DK’s superb crowdwork.
SOLO SHOW — SPECIALTY: Erika MacDonald: Tea Time from Paul Strickland Presents, “a well-written show with just enough hilarity about the absurdity of life, all communicated through a mutual love of tea.”
SOLO SHOW — MUSICAL: Chase Padgett: How To Play Guitar (Poorly) from Peacock Farm Productions, a show “about the messy road to discovering identity through musicality and humor.”
TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT: Mark Vigeant: Out There, creative production by Charles Day, which is like “Werner Herzog’s deadly documentary Grizzly Man … remade as an interactive semi-improvised Fringe comedy,” complete with live-streamed “nature” footage.
CHOREOGRAPHY: Dad Bod Dance Off!, choreographed by Izzy Warren, may be a ridiculous spoof, but T. Robert Pigott and Joel Warren took their dancing surprisingly super-seriously, from interpretive ballet to terrific tapping.
ORIGINAL MUSIC: The Single Rider Songbook, by Emilie Jean Scheetz, features a divinely diverse score — ranging from 1930s swing to space-age
and Alejandro “Nico Speed” Montano, who “collaborated to devise this emotional collage of storytelling and singing based on their personal experiences.”
SITE-SPECIFIC SHOW: Letters in Need by Phoenix Tears Productions, a “charming one-onone interactive experience by creator-designer Mary Hosford, where you’ll read and redirect missives from various lonely souls.”
IMPROV SHOW: A Strange and Distant Manor, by Travis Ray, an “entertaining exercise in unscripted comedy” that’s ideal for audiences who “enjoy your improv comedy super-sized and served with a side of screams.”
MAGIC SHOW: Repeat winner Keith Brown retired from this category with a “lifetime achievement” award for 110% Wizard, which “blends many of his classic sleight-of-hand tricks and mentalism effects with anecdotes from his nascent nautical career.”
AGITPROP PRODUCTION: The Cage, produced by Natasha Junkermeier, written by Melanie Bailey, directed by Rebekah Lugo. This harrowing immersive ICE interrogation — which starred an amazingly brave Anna V. Eskamani in my performance — was the opposite of entertainment, but still an indelible experience.
SPECIALTY SHOW: It’s Alive! Live, by Casey Berkery and Anomalo Labs, a wonderfully unhinged improvised talk show for off-brand monsters that proves late night isn’t dead yet, despite Colbert’s demise.
shanty — with devilishly dense lyrics that Disney annual passholders will delight in decoding.
ORIGINAL SCRIPT: Bytes, by Aradhana Tiwari, “stands out for both its naturalistic repartee, seasoned with rhetorical flights of fancy that the actors devour with relish; and the raw humanism of this Twilight Zone-style cautionary tale.”
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE — COMEDY: Alexander Mrazek in Once Upon a Traitor: Faithfully Ever After was “by far the best reason to see” this “pixie-dusted spoof of both theme parks and reality television.”
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE — DRAMA: Robin Olson, in The Sting of Revenge: A Prequel of Sorts, elevated the third installment of Sandi Linn’s “Bugged Lady”trilogy with her deeply moving portrayal of an abused wife who’s estranged from her trans child.
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE — MUSICAL: Tymisha Harris, from Josephine, Bullock & The Bandits IV: Devil in Deadwood and Masquerade of the Red Death, was the hardest-working woman at the 2026 Orlando Fringe, appearing in a half-dozen productions. Her Patrons Pick finale embodying Josephine Baker was among the top five performances I’ve seen in my lifetime on any stage.
ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE: Queer! was devised by Descolonizarte Teatro’s Mimi Batista, Leandra “Slim” Diaz, Jon Jimenez, Natalia Soler
DANCE SHOW: The Dress, by Ana Cuellar Productions, features “the powerful pairing of performer Elaine ‘Lanie’ Hoxie and dancer Dion Leonhard DiDonna,” who “gives a master class in leaving everything on the stage,” making this show “a must-see.”
DIRECTOR: Fogville: A Sparkly Vampire Parody Musical, directed by Bianca Matheson and Jules Bevilacqua, “a gleeful, high-octane parody that takes the Twilight saga and amplifies every brooding stare, sparkly vampire cheekbone and dramatic love triangle into campy, musical perfection.”
PLAY — DRAMA: In Their Footsteps, by Ash Singer and Infinite Variety Productions, a “real, raw and sometimes uncomfortable” look at nurses, WACs and other women who served in Vietnam.
PLAY — COMEDY: Dolley. F***ing. Madison., by Michael Knight and New Generation Theatrical, is a razor-sharp satire about the War of 1812 that’s pointedly political yet proudly patriotic, featuring more hard-hitting punchlines than any other show in the Fringe, as well as a surprisingly heartfelt defense of American’s lost art of sitting down and talking to each other.
PLAY — MUSICAL: Ozma: A New Musical, by House of Wayward Queers (book and lyrics by Tyler Scott, Bryan Jager and Emily Holcomb; music and additional lyrics by Mikayla Thompson), a refreshingly wholesome drag re-imagining of Return to Oz, has a better score than Wicked: For Good, and better production values than the latest Broadway tour of The Wiz skubersky@orlandoweekly.com
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A PLEASANT TAMARA
Tamara Modern Indian Cuisine in Lake Mary may lean fusion, but its classics are straight-up fire
BY FAIYAZ KARA
The concentration of Indian restaurants in Lake Mary rivals that of South Orange Blossom Trail, with mainstays Memories of India, 5th Element and Royal Rasoi competing with newbies like Persis Indian Grill and Nawabi Hyderabad House for tandoor supremacy. The newest entrant, Tamara Modern Cuisine, aims to lure the moneyed folks of Heathrow while attracting a younger demographic to their social media-friendly confines. I mean, why else the neon signs and backdrop-ready ersatz vegetation on its walls and ceilings?
There’s a ton of it, as well. Tamara, it seems, comes from the “more is more” school of restauranting: floor-length white tablecloths weren’t just dated, they annoyingly bunched on our laps, though I later came to learn my dining companion used the extra material as a napkin (showed me the food stains to prove it, too); and the bill of fare reads like a weighty tome, with chapter headings such as “Zuppa” (they went Italian for some reason), “Garden Bowl,” “Herbivore Appetizers,” “Carnivore Appetizers,” “Kabob Junction”(choo! choo!),“Build Your Indo-Asian,” “Tamara’s Trademark,” “Veg Delights,” “NonVeg delights,” “Tamara Delicacy,” “Biryani” and “Quick Meals,” to name just a dozen. It’s a confusing mess of a menu that had us throwing our hands up and asking our server for recs. “I don’t advise anything from Build
Your Indo-Asian,” said the server and with that hilarious declaration, pointed to us toward the forest chaat ($14) and kothey chicken momos ($15) to start. But before digging into those apps, I ordered a half-priced happy hour cocktail called the “Heart of Paan” ($7.50) that really matched the fragrant essence of that traditional after-dinner betel leaf folded and filled with heady stimulants and digestive crunchy things.
I quite enjoyed the sweet/sour quaff with its paan-infused vodka, as I did the besan flour-battered, deep-fried greens of the forest chaat. Tangy chutney, sweet yogurt and sev (fried chickpea noodles) top the fritters. The baffling part is that they were served inside a waffle cone bowl, like a few scoops of ice cream. There are some zany attempts at fusion here — Tex-Mex Kurkure nachos, tandoori Caesar salad, focaccia vada and lamb ghost-pepper fry tacos being a few examples. The recommended momos, fried rather than steamed, resembled mini empanadas more than Nepali-style dumplings, though the chicken filling was nicely spiced. Samosas ($13 for three) weren’t particularly remarkable, save for their smooth, unblemished exteriors. Quite the feat for a deep-fried pastry. What was remarkable, however, and perhaps a dish Tamara does better than any other restaurant in Central Florida (sorry, Parea), were the tandoor-fired lamb chops ($35), a “Kabob
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Junction” offering. We chose to have them marinated in the “Afghani style” — that is, in yogurt and an “aromatic” spice blend — and wow, just wow. The char, the ultra-tender texture, the mess of grilled onions and pepper slivers … everything about these lamb chops made them worth the drive to Lake Mary. Moilee ($23), a creamy, curry-leaved, turmeric-leaning Keralan coconut curry with Portuguese roots, is the sort of fusion I could get behind. We ordered it with malai-braised chicken, but realized later that it would’ve been even better, and truer to the Keralan way of enjoying it, with fish.
No matter the region of the Indian subcontinent, dal is a unifying dish, and Tamara’s dal fry ($22) unified the position of all at the table — this was a top-tier lentil curry. What made it top tier was the tadka, the tempering of aromatic spices, onions and tomato bloomed in ghee. Scooping it up with flaky paratha ($6) was the epitome of comfort.
Desserts, like a decent mango rasmalai tres leches ($15), aren’t immune from the fusion gameplay, but this one worked. In fact, a lot of the food here did, so it should come as no surprise that a doggie bag filled with goods was packed to go.
And believe me, I scarfed those leftovers like there was no Tamara.
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OPENINGS:
Alma Argentina, the popular Oviedo restaurant offering everything from empanadas to milanesas to steak, will open this summer in the old College Park Diner space at 2304 Edgewater Drive. A second location opened in Celebration in 2023 … Chef Mike Collantes (Soseki, Perla’s, Sushi Saint) will open Nomikai by Sushi Saint in late July/early August at Icon Park. Collantes bills the concept as his take on an American steakhouse, but through a Japanese lens. Tomahawk, dry-aged and koji-marinated steaks will be offered in addition to other hot dishes (lobster noodles, whole branzino) and Sushi Saint’s handrolls, ceviches, sashimi and veg dishes … The Greenery Creamery will open inside Orlando Racket Sports in a beautiful space next to matcha and coffee bar Saikō. Look for this third creamery to open in late June Southern Fowl and its menu of comforting Dixie delectables by Va Propst, formerly of Se7en Bites, will open the second week of June in the old Graffiti Junktion space at 4544 Curry Ford Road. Expect scratch-made buttermilk fried chicken, meatloaf, burgers and bread pudding. The original location at the Marketplace at Avalon Park will be rebranded as an “express” operation … Swig, a Utah-based “dirt soda” company, has opened at 3607 Aloma Ave. in the Bridgewater Commons plaza in Oviedo … Also in Oviedo, Bruder Restaurant & Brewery has opened in the old Oviedo Brewing Co. space at the Oviedo Mall. This is the independent Colombian brewery’s first foray into the U.S. market. They offer German-style beers with tropical flavors (passion fruit, mango, pineapple). A Latin-leaning food menu is also offered … Ugly Dumpling, the chain serving up “local recipes inspired by the bustling streets of Shanghai,” will open in Kissimmee at 7798 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway. An opening date hasn’t been announced … Mari Mari, the Philly-based sushi house employing cooked ingredients instead of raw, will open next month inside H Mart.
NEWS & EVENTS:
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice and Jeff’s Bagel Run will collaborate on scratch-made cream cheeses made using two of Jeremiah’s signature ingredients — mint chocolate chip Italian ice (whipped into the “Scoop Froggy Frog” cream cheese) and Jeremiah’s Mango Jelati made into a mango cream cheese. The collab runs through Aug. 23 … The Winter Park Farmers Market will temporarily (June 6 to June 27) move to Seven Oaks Park at 1150 N. Orange Ave. while the West Meadow gets some much-needed TLC. Hours for the Saturday market will remain 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bite30 returns June 1 and runs through July 13 with scores of restaurants offering $38 prix-fixe meals. Visit bite30.com for participating restaurants and menus.
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SABAI THAI STREET FOOD
A tight and tidy menu of street eats from Phuket to Isan is crafted in this scratch kitchen in SoDo, with tom yum noodle soup (not to be confused with tom yum soup) being the undeniable star. Though, really, everything from the Isan sausage to papaya salad to crab fried rice hits the spot. Mango sticky rice, too. Closed Sunday. (reviewed May 27) 3333 S. Orange Ave., 689-336-3384, sabaithaistreetfood.com, $$$
PRIMO
The signature restaurant at the J.W. Marriott Grande Lakes still plates beautiful and comforting Med-Italian dishes. Chef D.J. Tangalin (Danilo’s Pasta Bar, Chez Les Copains, Asin at Arden) is charged with executing the vision of two-time James Beard Award winner Melissa Kelly and does so with aplomb, whether it’s meatballs splodged with smoked scamorza, binchotangrilled lobster cacio e pepe or eye of rib with peppercorn sauce. Don’t pass on the cannoli; it’s arguably the best in the city. Open daily. (reviewed May 20) J.W. Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, 4040 Central Florida Parkway, 407-3934683, primojw.com, $$$$
FERRATTI’S
Gorgeously presented house-made pastas and Neapolitan pies make this stall inside the faraway Marketplace at Avalon Park a must-visit. The carbonara, finished inside a flambéed wheel of 24-month Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, is an absolute must. As is the bruschetta toasted and layered with stracciatella, folds of prosciutto di San Daniele and fresh strawberries. Open daily. (reviewed May 13) 3801 Avalon Park East Blvd., 407-385-8195, instagram.com/ferrattispizzeria, $$$
YUMEE KATSU
Japanese and Korean cutlets of the pankobreaded, deep-fried variety are the draw at this Edgewater Drive hotspot. Soondubu, noodles, bulgogi and other Korean staples are also offered. Closed Wednesdays. (reviewed May 6) 5075 Edgewater Drive, 407-776-2558, yumikatsu.com, $$$
MOON WOK KITCHEN & LOUNGE
Cantonese classics including wok-fired noodles and barbecue lure folks into the fetching digs of this I-Drive restaurant. Jerry and Jackie Lau, the venerated couple behind Kai Kai BBQ, are a force in the kitchen. A full bar keeps
guests slaked. Open daily. (reviewed April 29) 11701 International Drive, 407-778-1700, moonwokkitchen.com, $$$
ROMA’S BISTRO
Honduran and Mexican staples cooked to order make the Marathon gas station in Casselberry worth a pit stop. Of note: Honduran baleadas, Honduran tacos (that look more like taquitos) and Honduran enchiladas (which resemble tostadas) are all cheap and delicioso. Closed Sunday. (reviewed April 22) 815 FL-436, Casselberry, 407775-5077, instagram.com/romas_bistro, $
KAPPO TSAN
Norigami’s David Tsan brings his unique Taiwanese-Japanese concept to the chain-riddled environs of O-Town West. Tasting menus are offered, as are à la carte options, of which the Taiwanese cabbage, shiitake mushrooms cooked in butter, and charcoal-kissed meats and veg are highlights. So are the nigiri and sashimi tastings, but regulars to Norigami already know that. Closed Tuesdays. (reviewed April 15) 11815 Glass House Lane, 407-778-1050, kappotsan.com, $$$$
THE GOODWAY CAFE
French flavors seep into chef Amandine Vibert’s plant-based dishes, notably in the galette bretonne, her soups du jour and baguette sandwiches. Cold-pressed juices, smoothies, teas and coffees are offered as well as vegan pastries like croissants and muffins. Open Monday-Saturday at 8 a.m. (reviewed April 8) 111 W. Magnolia Ave., Longwood, 703-372-0821, goodwaycafe.com, $$$
GUNTUR KITCHEN
The fiery fare of Andhra Pradesh is what’s fired out of this humble little kitchen in Longwood. Stuffed mirchi bhajji, ghee karam idli, deep-fried punugulu and chicken dum biryani are all worth the order, as is puri with potatoes. Red sugarcane juice proves palliating, as does gulab jamun. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. (reviewed April 1) 525 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd., Longwood, 407-260-1502, $$
SEEMO’S SHAWARMA
The Palestinian-style chicken and beef shawarma being served out of this fire engine-red trailer in Azalea Park is of the highest order, but the falafel may very well be the finest in the city. Don’t overlook the smashburgers or the deep-fried Cajun corn. Open Saturday and Sunday. (reviewed March 25) 866 S. Goldenrod Road, 407-733-6626, instagram.com/seemosshawarma, $$
COUCHSURFING
Streaming premieres you won’t want to miss this week.
BY STEVE SCHNEIDER
Premieres Wednesday:
Clarkson’s Farm — Austerity rears its ugly head in Season 5, as Jeremy’s operation is hit by government budget cuts and he has to turn to modern technology to stanch the bleeding. Unfortunately, that technology consists of a holographic Liz Truss growing lettuce. (Prime Video)
The Legend of Vox Machina — Season 4 of the D&D-derived fantasy catches up with its team of adventurers a year after they went their separate ways to pursue personal fulfillment. But now they’re brought back together to fend off a mortal threat to their entire realm. Given what I know of gaming, I guess that means Megacon needs more room for the tattooing. (Prime Video)
Michael Jackson: The Verdict — Everything legal wouldn’t let Antoine Fuqua show in Michael gets covered in this three-part docuseries that looks into the molestation allegations that nearly dethroned the King of Pop. You
know, until he made the wise career move of dying so everybody would stop talking about Jesus juice. (Netflix)
Premieres Thursday:
Maa Behen — A small-town Indian mom and her two daughters have to do some quick thinking to minimize the fallout when a dead body turns up in their kitchen. Step one: an open letter to RFK Jr. requesting an investigation into what the hell is in Mop ’n Glo. (Netflix)
The Murder of Rachel Nickell — In advance of the dramatized series The Witness (see below), learn the true facts of the London mother who was killed in front of her 2-year-old in 1992, and the innocent man who was wrongly fingered as the culprit. But back then, see, we’d blame Michael Jackson for anything. (Netflix)
Night Shift for Cuties — Remember I Wanna Hold Your Hand, the 1978 Robert Zemeckis flick about obsessed fans trying to get close to the Fab Four at the height of Beatlemania? The modern-day equivalent is an eight-epi-
isn’t just an innocent bystander but his law partner, which I guess somebody thought would make it more palatable to the audience when the Max Cady character involves her in his campaign of retribution. Because nobody who’s passed the bar can be totally innocent, right? Other than Dan Newlin, I mean. (Apple TV)
The Marked Woman — A lady detective has a real mystery on her hands when an amnesia victim is found inside a shipping container in Barcelona. Wanna bet Amazon was supposed to deliver her to Portugal and Spain just needs to invest in a good Ring camera? (Netflix)
Mexico 86 — Goddamn Soccer Show No. 2 is a satirical dramatization of the bid Mexico floated to host the 1986 World Cup after Colombia pulled out. OK, this one might actually be decent, especially if they got somebody suitably sympathetic to play Colombia. Maybe Noah Wyle? (Netflix)
sode series in which two Indonesian gal pals vie for the chance to meet their favorite K-pop band. Not sure why it has to be a competition, because any of those outfits worth its salt has about six members. And if a girl can’t be happy having three Koreans all to herself, she needs to talk to her therapist about setting realistic expectations. (Netflix)
Poldi — I’m going to warn you up front: There are three goddamn soccer shows this week. (Isn’t that freakin’ World Cup over yet?) First up at bat — or whatever the hell terminology they use in that so-called sport — is a documentary about Polish-German player turned club owner Lukas Podolski, caught up with here on the verge of what may or may not prove to be the last of his more than one announced retirements. Sure, but when Roger Daltrey does it, we act like he’s Aileen Wuornos. (Netflix)
The Witness — The son she left behind is the focus of a series that personalizes the Rachel Nickell killing (see above), which left young Andre to find his way in the world with only his father, Alex, for protection and guidance. That’s a tragedy, all right: If only Alex had been with them that fateful night, the kid could have grown up to be Batman. (Netflix)
Premieres Friday:
Cape Fear — The format of the streaming series is the latest platform for John D. McDonald’s apparently deathless story of an ex-convict (Javier Bardem) who’s out for revenge against the defense lawyer (Patrick Wilson) who failed to keep him out of prison. This time, the attorney’s wife (Amy Adams)
Office Romance — With her Vegas residency wrapped up, JLo tries to keep her keister in the public eye by starring as a businesswoman who pursues a clandestine affair with one of her male subordinates (Brett Goldstein). Yes, we’re now wringing good-natured fun out of scenarios even Michael Crichton knew were skeevy 30 years ago. Come to think of it, The Andromeda Strain was just COVID with more dance numbers. (Netflix)
Teach You a Lesson — South Korea floats a vision of generational payback, in the form of an elite paramilitary team that’s deployed to defend beleaguered schoolteachers from violent students. At any other time, I’d call this out as rank youth-bashing. But given that one of my own teacher friends recently had to flee to a safe house after one of her kids threatened her life and her school’s administration declined to do anything about it, I’m starting to think the biggest problem with Joe Clark was that he only carried a baseball bat instead of a howitzer. (Netflix)
Premieres Monday:
Alice and Steve — Fifty-something pals Nicola Walker and Jemaine Clement are thick as thieves, until he starts dating her 20-something daughter. Which, I think we can all agree, is simply shameful behavior anywhere outside the White House Press Room. (Hulu)
Premieres Tuesday:
Norway: The Dark Horse — The week’s third and final Goddamn Soccer Program takes two documentary episodes to explore the significance of Norway’s 26-year absence from the World Cup, which ended only this season. Wait, do they call it a season in soccer? Or is it a term? Or just “something we’ve all agreed to do to pass the time while we’re waiting for hockey”? (Netflix)
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SPREAD THE GOOD WORD
Fast Preacher returns to Orlando for the first show of their Interstate Tour
BY AZLYN CATO
Indie-psych-soul band Fast Preacher are no strangers to the struggles of independent music artistry.
The Chicago-via-Orlando project came from humble beginnings as the experimental solo project of singer and guitarist Daniel Hanson. Songs that started as DIY recordings in Hanson’s bedroom progressed into a fiery live outfit with rotating group lineups and interchanging musical roles.
Hanson tells Orlando Weekly that the magic of performing live is the ability to mold and expand the sound of his original songs around the varying influences and styles of the other members of his group. Hanson describes his current bandmates as “crazy-huge Stevie Wonder-heads,” pulling heavily from the spirit
of Wonder’s outer-limits soul 1970s peak.
“As time has gone on, it’s been really rewarding to explore where we can take those songs by sort of jamming around and just letting the other guys in the group take it in a direction that they’re influenced by,” says Hanson. “Just using inspiration in the moment to see where we can take it as a group, rather than just playing the song as it was recorded.”
But taking the show on the road and touring requires the endless grind of booking, routing, housing and promotion. Between pay-to-play algorithms and a lack of industry support, Hanson says gaining traction as an independent artist is becoming an increasingly formidable task.
“I think there’s no other platform out there that is tied to the commodification of music
more than Spotify is right now,” says Hanson, “it’s just so easy to create the mood for your day from those playlists, or they now have your AI DJs and all this stuff. It’s like you don’t even have to try to seek what it is that you’re interested in, in regards to your basic taste, anymore. It’s just built for you.”
After ultimately making no money from the platform, Hanson joined an insurgent assemblage of other fed-up artists and removed Fast Preacher’s music from Spotify last August. Since then, he says things on the app have “only gotten worse,” with Spotify’s integration of ICE recruitment ads.
Finding himself inspired by artists who are “way more staunchly DIY,” Hanson decided to fully embrace this approach and intentionally cultivate the audience he wants, himself.
Rather than let the barriers of big tech dictate the band’s current reach, Fast Preacher leans on strong local support to book shows in independent venues — like, say, Will’s Pub, where Fast Preacher will be spreading the good word on Tuesday with Über Crunch and Jonas Van den Bossche. Now, he thinks of touring as putting together a party, as opposed to following the rules of an establishment that isn’t willing to collaborate with independent artists.
“I kind of have this mentality, not only with streaming platforms, but in regards to live music as well, of just like forging your own path as an independent musician or artist,” says Hanson.
“I think it’s becoming increasingly clear how much of a hold these giant companies have on
FAST PREACHER with Über Crunch, Jonas Van Den Bossche
8 p.m. Tuesday, June 9 Will’s Pub 1042 N. Mills Ave. willspub.org $21.18
just controlling the narrative of how music is supposed to be, how you’re supposed to take in your music, how your taste is shaped.”
For Hanson, this makes Fast Preacher’s upcoming tour all the more rewarding. He’s even excited enough to test out a new and unreleased song, “Oh No,” which Hanson describes as “an existential dread song” about moving to a new city in the midst of rising gas prices, forever wars around the world, and genocide.
As the band prepares for this round of renewed activity, Fast Preacher continues to reject “the music game” that has trapped independent artists in a loop of chasing playlists, engagement metrics and any industry table scraps.
“I think the goal, ideally, is to do things ourselves until it makes more sense to work with people who understand the vision and are willing to work with us to continue fulfilling that idea,” Hanson says.
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LOCAL RELEASES
It can be easy to overlook the producer in hiphop. When they do their job right, it shines the spotlight on someone else. But the rappers and the insiders, they all know the producers, how crucial they are and, most importantly, whether or not they’re good.
In Orlando’s indie and roots hip-hop society, few enjoy cred like TektheINTERN. He’s an in-house producer for Beer Money Unlimited and has done production work for local star names like Shinobi Stalin, WordChemist, The Beat Ministry, JBiz, Midaz the Beast, Niko Is, El Da Sensei, Wordsworth, Millatron and The Grand Collab.
Tek has also released a good amount of solo instrumental material over the years. It’s been a long run, but it’s gotten less prolific recently and now concludes with a final album. However, Tek’s still in the game with some collaborative works going, so this coda is only for his solo work. Sad though that is, he’s going out on a high-water mark.
While TektheINTERN has always had a stylishly literate edge, his new album — Mind FUZZ
Crawl.” But the aggregate air is one of evocative atmosphere. The classic beats are swathed in the warm, organic textures of plush 1970s jazz and soul. There’s distilled perfection in the slick kick and clean slap of cuts like “Cosmic Cuzz,” “Death Star Fresh” and “Dimensional Speedway.” Then there’s full lounge luxury with the lush horns in “Stargate Hookers” and “I Hate What You’ve Become.”
Between the cracking rhythms, vibey keys and voluptuous bass, this collection pairs a beatmaker’s framing with a musician’s sense of space. In fact, less than a third of the album is sample-based. Sure, these tracks would make a flattering showcase for an MC. But the greatest musical testament to them is that most can stand on their own as self-contained moods.
Like the circles in which he runs, TektheINTERN’s Mind FUZZ 2 Samurai Space.. Cowboy mines a sweet hip-hop spot between classic and indie. It’s a solo finale worthy of a truly artistic producer. The album is a Bandcamp exclusive and is available as a nameyour-price download.
CONCERT PICKS THIS WEEK
Josh Rouse: You may not have heard of Josh Rouse. An unjust number of people haven’t. But he is, without hyperbole, one of the finest singer-songwriters of his time. Folk, indie-pop, Americana — all are accurate, but none are adequate to fully nutshell him. Since emerging in the 2000s as a standout rootsy troubadour, he’s proven to be a versatile popsmith with rare gifts. Couched in his sparklingly easy delivery is melodicism of absolute crystal perfection. Quiet though he is, Rouse is a singular talent. (6 & 8 p.m. Sunday, June 7, Judson’s Live, $23.31-$41.01)
• Original crafts: ipas to sours to classics
• Pre & post game: Orlando city (go ruckus!), Orlando pirate & Orlando storm
• Live djs & bands with laser light shows
• Open deck nights
• Special events, concerts & festivals
Between the cracking rhythms, vibey keys and voluptuous bass, TektheINTERN’s Mind FUZZ 2 Samurai
Space.. Cowboy pairs a beatmaker’s framing with a musician’s sense of space
2 Samurai Space.. Cowboy — is the shining crown on a distinguished body of work. It’s a 25-cut odyssey of impressively musical hip-hop tracks that are his most realized tapestries to date. There are occasional glitchy flourishes and abstract tendencies, like the left-field “Cocaine on Mars” and the vaporwave-esque “Bitch Ass
Uncle Lou benefit shows: Unfortunately, Uncle Lou’s ICE plight continues. But fortunately, the Orlando music community is still mobilizing hard for the scene pillar. This week’s first star-studded benefit concert is an all-ages matinee featuring feminist punks M.A.C.E., left-field punks Future Bartenderz, riot grrrls S.M.O.P. and rock teens The Toxic Cats (1 p.m. Saturday, June 6, Will’s Pub, $10-$15). The stacked second show by Montgomery Drive features pop punks Dial Drive, indie rockers 0 Miles Per Hour, trad punks Debt Neglector, shoegazey post-rockers Sally Wants, Miracle and ska standouts Control This! (6 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, The Abbey, $20). Keep rallying, Orlando.
Steve Earle: A true maverick icon will be in our midst when Steve Earle swings through this week. Musically, he’s one of the greats as an alt-country pioneer. Personally, he’s a trailblazer as a leftist rebel with words of bare-knuckle honesty. He’ll deliver all of that here on his intimate “51 Years of Songs & Stories” tour. This one will be both a treat and a rare honor. (6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 7, Mount Dora Music Hall, $41.37$159.75) music@orlandoweekly.com
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Bite30 is back for another summer in Central Florida. With a set price of $38, Orlando diners can feast on a three-course prix fixe dinner at any participating restaurant. Each restaurant serves a special menu with an appetizer, entrée and dessert for the month-and-a-half of Bite30. Some of these menus include brand-new dishes, while others highlight the familiar specialties of the restaurant. Familiar faces like Aurora, Shin Jung and Nauti Lobstah are returning for the promotion. Other eateries, like Daniel Gabor’s Alpine Lodge, High Tide Harry’s and Nikitta, are taking part for the first time. From Italian to Japanese to Brazilian, local gourmands can try the many flavors that Orlando has to offer. Runs through July 13. Multiple locations, bite30.com, $38. — Orlando Weekly Staff
THURSDAY, JUNE 4
Tiny Desk Showcase
Central Florida Public Media, an independent affiliate of NPR and PBS, hosts their third Tiny Desk Showcase Concert at the Beacham. Each year, emerging artists compete locally in showcases around the country to snag a coveted gig at the Tiny Desk. This quirky performance series features musicians performing live at NPR Music’s cluttered and cramped office in Washington, D.C.; past highlights have included BTS, Foo Fighters and Tyler, the Creator. Orlando’s selection committee — including august figures like E-Turn and Timucua’s Benoit Glazer — and over 80,000 local voters chose the artists performing at the showcase: Sarah Rogo, Corey Ashton, Cassidy Johnson, Fernando Dappo and Camila Camilo. From indie-pop to folk rock, Orlando’s Tiny Desk is ample proof that Orlando is ready for the (Tiny) spotlight. 7 p.m., The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave., cfpublic.org/tinydesk, free. — McKenna Fiorino
FRIDAY, JUNE 5
Earlybirds Club
The perfect early-evening outing to ensure you arrive home well before 10 p.m. is coming to the Beacham in downtown Orlando. Earlybirds Club, “a dance party for ladies who have shit to do,” is an event designed as an inclusive safe space for local women, trans and non-binary communities to let loose without the annoyances of traditional nightlife. Partygoers can expect a high-energy, nostalgic 1980s-2000s soundtrack with pop, R&B and new-wave hits tailored toward a multigenerational crowd. Ten percent of ticket proceeds will benefit GO-NOW Orlando, a grassroots organization protecting women’s rights. Yes, it’s downtown on a Friday, but it’s early enough you can probably snag free parking at a meter. 6 p.m., The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave., foundation-presents.com, $30. — Asa Carvajal
FRIDAY, JUNE 5
Shawn Mullins
Nineties favorite Shawn Mullins brings his acoustic Americana groove to the Dr. Phillips Center. Best known for the lilting Grammy-nominated single “Lullaby,” the singer-songwriter broke through in the late ’90s with Soul’s Core, a record that fit in perfectly among its peers at the time (Sheryl Crow, Matthew Sweet). Listeners may recall his tracks making their way into TV series of the time like Dawson’s Creek and Scrubs. Mullins is reissuing and revisiting that same debut platter as Soul’s Core Revival, a reimagination of the stripped-down solo songs therein with full-band arrangements. Touring with Mullins is Orlando singer-songwriter Cat Ridgeway, who is uniquely tuned into the sound of Mullins’ ’90s heyday. It makes for a great mix of past, present and future. 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., drphillipscenter.org, $35-$70. — AC
Monday:
Rosalía at the Kia Center
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SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 6-7
Orlando Brick Convention
Lego lovers are building up to the Orlando Brick Convention, showcasing builds, merchandise and all things Lego this weekend. The event promises two days of vendors, master builds, mosaic builds, special guests and popular brands like Star Wars, DC and Marvel. Along with local Lego creations, there will be meet-and-greets with stars from the Lego Masters show, like Mel Brown and Liz Puleo. Bringing together Lego lovers, masters and budding artists all in one space, the convention really does have something for enthusiasts of all ages. A portion of the ticket proceeds will be donated to Creations for Charity, which allows people to donate custom Lego creations to underprivileged children. 10 a.m., Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, brickconvention.com, $17.46. — Paige Bright
Rosalía
MONDAY, JUNE 8
Rosalía brings a fusion of flamenco, electro-pop and R&B to the City Beautiful this week. The Spanish singer-songwriter, praised by critics for her future-forward update of the traditional flamenco style, is at her artistic peak. Her latest album, LUX — created alongside collaborators like Björk, Yves Tumor and the London Symphony Orchestra, with lyrics in 13 different languages — is a bold reclamation of human creativity in a music industry tripping over itself to embrace AI. The 11-time Latin Grammy winner is sure to raise Orlando’s temperature for the night. 8:30 p.m., 400 W. Church St., kiacenter.com, $187.05$629.40. — PB
MONDAY, JUNE 8
Kitty Kat Ball
Glamorous alumnae of the recently wrapped
WEDNESDAY–TUESDAY, JUNE 3-9, 2026
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 converge on Orlando this week for a glittering gig — led by Orlando’s, and America’s, Next Drag Superstar, Myki Meeks. Meeks will be joined by season sisters Nini Coco, Darlene Mitchell, Juicy Love Dion,
Briar Blush, Tampa’s own Discord Addams and Mia Star. Sharp-eyed fans of local drag will have caught most of these beauties at solo gigs around town, but this will be the spot to see them all united once again, with the added bonus of the big
stage and high-end production (and early start time!) at the Plaza Live. So sashay over to the Milk District. 8:15 p.m., The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave., plazaliveorlando.org, $60.47-$215.71. — Matthew Moyer
Sunday:
Orlando Brick Convention at Central Florida Fairgrounds
CONCERTS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3
American Muscle, Adhesive Future Bartenderz 9 pm; The Falcon, 819 E. Washington St.; $10-$15; 407-423-3060.
Don Soledad 6 pm; Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $29.21-$46.91; 407-770-0071.
Exodus Benefit Concert 7 pm; Bynx Orlando, 420 E. Church St.; $33.85$108.55; 407-440-3030.
Hard Swingin’ Country Soiree with Decker & Dimitrov 7 pm; Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free.
THURSDAY, JUNE 4
Die Sexual: June 11, Conduit
Noah Kahan: June 11-12, Kia Center
A$AP Rocky: June 14, Kia Center
Thievery Corp: June 24, Plaza Live
Micky Dolenz: June 26, Hard Rock Live
Subhumans: June 28, Will’s Pub
Tori Amos: July 9, Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center
Megan Moroney: July 16, Kia Center
Cat Power: July 18, The Beacham
Six Feet Under: July 19, Conduit
Not for Radio: July 20, Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Louis Tomlinson: July 23, Addition Financial Arena
Tiny Desk Showcase 8 pm; The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave.; free; 407-648-8363.
FRIDAY, JUNE 5
Ashes to Omens 4:30 pm; West End Trading Co., 202 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford; $14.25; 407-322-7475.
Black Uhuru 6 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; $25; 407-246-1419.
Bob Moss 10 pm; Celine, 202 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford; $14.25; 407-322-7475
Corbyn Besson and Soulidified: The Pop’n Out Tour 7 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $49-$119; 407-934-2583.
DJ BMF 10 pm; Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free.
Overthinker, Last Disaster, Shy Dog Mountain Resort, Boston Marriage, Nonsense 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; 15
Shawn Mullins, Cat Ridgeway 6:30 pm; Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $35.11--$70.51; 844-513-2014.
X Dirty Fingers, Baby Adam, Gwen, ZeroFL 7 pm; Stardust Video and Coffee, 1842 E. Winter Park Road; $10; 407-623-3393.
SATURDAY, JUNE 6
Althea Rene 7 pm; Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park; $39.19$55.20; 407-636-9951.
Le Sserafim: Sept. 30, Kia Center
Melanie Martinez: July 30, Kia Center
Bryan Adams: Aug. 5, Kia Center
Mon Laferte: Aug. 9, Hard Rock Live
Poppy: Aug. 15, Hard Rock Live
Sincere Engineer: Aug. 25, Will’s Pub
Metamorphosis Music & Arts Project: Aug. 28-29, Orlando Amphitheater
Devo: Aug. 30, Hard Rock Live
Marky Ramone: Sept. 3, Plaza Live
An Evening of Experimental Sound Featuring Lost Noises Office and Answers 6 pm; Casselberry Arts Center, 137 Quail Pond Circle, Casselberry; free; 407-262-7700.
Charlie Puth: Whatever’s Clever! World Tour 6:30 pm; Addition Financial Arena, 12777 Gemini Blvd N.; $32.20-$805; 407-823-3070.
Cortadito 6 pm & 9 pm; Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $41-$52; 407-770-0071.
M.A.C.E., Future Bartenderz, S.M.O.P., The Toxic Cats 1 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $10-$15.
Central Florida Sounds of Freedom Band and Guard Presents: Resilience 3 pm; Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $29.50-$41.30; 844-513-2014.
Josh Rouse 6 pm & 8 pm; Judson’s Live, Dr Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $23.31-$41.01; 407-246-2555.
Steve Earle 6:30 pm; Mount Dora Music Hall, 520 N. Baker St., Mount Dora; $41.37-$159.75.
Winter Park Village’s Spring Concert Series 6 pm; Winter Park Village, 490 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-571-2700.
COMEDY
Irene Tu Irene Tu is a Los Angelesbased stand-up comedian, actor and writer who honed her chops in San Francisco. Paste magazine praised Irene’s “quick wit, relaxed stage presence, and hilariously offthe-wall observations” in this album that “ticks all the boxes of a winning introduction, and then some.” One of Netflix’s “Introducing” comics of 2022, her show in 2024 was named one of the funniest by the LA Times She’s a regular at festivals and clubs around the country and has opened for comics like Taylor Tomlinson, Ronny Chieng and Patton Oswalt. Wednesday 7 pm; Funny Bone Comedy Club, 9101 International Drive; $27; 407-480-5233; orlando. funnybone.com.
Orlando Es Un Chiste (Orlando Is A Joke)
Spanish-language comedy festival Orlando es un Chiste is set to debut with a lineup centered on cultural storytelling, political satire, wit and universal humor. The festival features eight live shows and brings together more than 28 acclaimed comedians and emerging talent from Latin America and the Caribbean. Featured performers include Standoperos, Keropi Sánchez, Luis Ponce, Francisco Ramos, Luis Chataing, Led Varela, Stephan Dyer, Nanutria, Lucas Lauriente and Patricia Peña. WednesdaySaturday; Rosen Event Center, 11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Road; $33-$66; miamiesunchiste.com.
Bynx Laughs Comedy night A summer comedy showcase hosted by 407 Kevin. Thursday 7 pm; Bynx Orlando, 420 E. Church St.; $19.01; eventbrite.com.
Nate Jackson: Big Dog Comedy Tour Nate Jackson is one of the fastest-rising stars in comedy, with over 4.5 million TikTok followers and 700 million global views. Known
for his viral content and electric stage presence, he’s currently selling out theaters across the U.S.
In addition to his stand-up, Nate is currently shooting season 2 of Apple’s Bad Monkey and recurred in Peacock’s The Paper. Thursday 7 pm; Funny Bone Comedy Club, 9101 International Drive; $48; 407-4805233; orlando.funnybone.com.
EVENTS
Lunch & Learn: 150 Years of the Orlando Sentinel Join the History Center as they celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Orlando Sentinel, Central Florida’s resource for news about our community and beyond since 1876. Using selections from the Sentinel’s extensive photo archive, Jeremy Hileman and Sarah Boye will discuss the publication’s history as well as some of the most fascinating stories it has covered over the years. Friday noon; Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd.; 407-246-2555; thehistorycenter.com.
A Bridgerton-Inspired Literary Tea and Brunch
The Orange County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority presents A BridgertonInspired Literary Tea and Brunch at The Highland Manor in Apopka, Florida, on Saturday. This enchanting community event reimagines the elegance of the Regency era while intentionally centering the presence, brilliance and contributions of people of African descent. Guests are invited to don Regency-inspired attire — complete with elegant hats and gloves — for an afternoon of delightful bites, engaging performances and charming conversation. Proceeds benefit the Norma Jean Bynes Performing Arts Scholarship, supporting Central Florida students pursuing excellence in the performing arts. Saturday 11 am; The Highland Manor, 604 E. Main St.; $85; zeffy.com.
Crafts & Queens @ BookBurn Cafe Saturday 6 pm; BookBurn Cafe and Social, 2425 E. South St.; free.
Earlybirds Club Friday 6 p.m.; The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave.; $30; foundation-presents.com.
Eliza Knight in Conversation
With Kristin Harmel Join Writer’s Block Bookstore in celebrating
the release of Lost in the Summer of 69 by Eliza Knight. Tuesday 6 pm; Mead Botanical Garden, 1300 S. Denning Drive; $7.18-$27.45; eventbrite.com.
Kitty Kat Ball 8:15 p.m.; The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave.; $60.47$215.71; plazaliveorlando.org.
Meet Author Rachel Schneider
Join Writer’s Block Bookstore and the Winter Park Library for an exciting author talk and book signing with romantasy author Rachel Schneider. Tuesday 6 pm; Orlando Family Stage, 1001 E. Princeton St.; $39.19; eventbrite.com.
Orlando Brick Convention
Calling all LEGO fiends! SaturdaySunday 10 am; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Drive; $17.46; brickconvention.com.
Orlando Outdoor Market
Saturday-Sunday 7 am; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Drive; centralfloridafair.com.
Orlando Seafood Festival
Orlando Seafood Festival is a family event for those who love all seafood. An amazing outdoor experience with multiple seafood vendors serving all of your favorites. SaturdaySunday 11 am; Festival Park, 2911 E. Robinson St.; $7.45-$12.91; orlandoseafoodfestival.com.
Shaken & Stirred This year, the Shaken & Stirred Cocktail Series returns to The Edison with seven unique cocktail-making courses packed with bartender-inspired flavors and the unforgettable vibes of the 1920s. On select Saturdays throughout 2026, guests can take part in an intimate, hands-on class led by a private bartender, learning about the ins and outs of premium spirits and mixology techniques while enjoying tastings with a light lunch. Designed for both beginners and enthusiasts, each session is a unique experience that blends education and fun. Saturday 1 pm; The Edison, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $120-$140; exploretock.com.
Clover (A590385) is 3 years old. Fearful. Quiet. Amazing with other dogs. And extremely shy around people. She was found abandoned back in February, wearing a veterinary cone, injured, scared and alone. Clover was brought to the shelter, and immediately we knew this sweet girl was going to struggle. She was shut down, afraid of everyone and everything, but she seemed to take comfort in other dogs. Our vets treated her skin for what looked like some bad allergies. Though shaking like a leaf, she allowed herself to be examined, handled and cared for. It was as if in her heart, she knew we were trying to help her.
She spent a weekend in foster care, just two short days, yet it was enough to change her entire personality. Enough to let her drop her guard. Clover proved to be a snuggler, a mushy goofball, a couch potato. Basically, anything you could ever want in a dog. Now Clover is back at the shelter and ready for a new start. She is still going to need patience and time, and a lot of kisses, hugs and love.
Orange County Animal Services is located at 2769 Conroy Road in Orlando, near the Mall at Millenia. The shelter is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. every day except Wednesday, when it’s open 2-6 p.m. For more information, please call 407-8363111 or visit ocnetpets.com.
Meet Clover!
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Wednesday: Irene Tu at Funny Bone Comedy Club
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Legal, Public Notices
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the locations and times indicated on June 19th, 2026: 11971 Lake Underhill Road Orlando, FL 32825 (407) 516-7913 at 11:00AM - Kristen Padron-Household items, Ashleigh Chobe-Household items, Stephanie Love-Household items. 2631 E Semoran Blvd. Apopka, FL 32703 (407) 408-7437 at 11:00AM - Kaniesha Dixon-Household goods, Jimie Bornett-Tools, Industrial items. 11071 University Blvd Orlando, FL 32817 (321) 320-4055 at 12:00PM-Javien Robinson-totes, boxes, clothes; Zephing Luo-household, boxes; Christa Bugda-house hold furniture, coffee tales, boxes. 11583 University Blvd Orlando, FL 32817 (407) 777-2278 at 1:30PM - B. Sanford Enterprises Incorporatedhousehold items. Nyssa Diaz - household items. Jimmy Pelkey- household items. Karen Miller- household items. 2650 N Powers Dr. Orlando, FL 32818 (407) 982-1032 at 1:00PM-Fritznel AugustinBeds, Fredericka Francis- Household Goods, Corinne Freeman- Household Goods, Cherwine Lafleur-Boxes, Youngor Yeanue- Household Goods. 7244 Overland Rd. Orlando, FL 32810 (407) 794-7457 at 11:30AM-David Tejedor-Goods; Jonathan Wright-Household. 9001 Eastmar Commons Blvd Orlando, FL 32825 (407) 901-6180 at 1:00PM-NEAL OWES-Household items. 12280 E. Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL 32826 (321) 286-7324 at 12:00PM-Tyrus Davis-furniture, boxes. Sherry Fletcher-Household items, Richard Santos-furniture, aquariums/terrariums, electronics, air compressor, Jessica Wyckoff-furniture, bins, LaNika Dillon-Furniture, electronics, Lawrence Page-Household items, Koree Walton-Household items. Sharmeen Sanchez-2 cars, tools, table saw, generator, laminate flooring, door. 14916 Old Cheney Hwy Orlando, FL 32828 (407) 917-9151 at 11:30AM-Sidney Smith; Totes, Wall art, Personal effects. Tamara Dungca; Electronics, Tools, Household Items, Totes. 3364 W State Rd 426 Oviedo, FL 32765 (407) 930-4293 at 12:00PM-Janine Gomez -Household items, Boxes, Seasonal decor. 1010 Lockwood Blvd Oviedo, FL 32765 (407) 930-4370 at 10:00AM-Candace Howard- Books, Wall Art, Boxes, and Holiday Decor. Suzanne CarpenterLamps, Clothing and Shoes, Boxes, Sports and Outdoors, and Wall Art. Anne Marie Jenkinson-Personal Files. 1561 Lee Rd Winter Park, FL 32789 (321) 207-6665 at 12:00PM-Cherie Amos-Persson-Household items, Montreal Thomas-Household items, kendal spence-Household items, daniel ekekiel-Household items, Jodasia Ferguson-Household items, Shannon Whitaker-Household items. 6205 W Colonial Dr Orlando, FL 32808 (321) 235-6610 at 12:00PM-Enaise Duveillaume-Household items, Jamiya Harrison-Household items, Cadence Pillot-appliances, mattress/bedding,box-
es, Bruce Boulden-Mattress/bedding, electronics, Jacob Louisius-Kitchenware, furniture, wall art, Verkytrice Johnson-toys, clothes/shoes, sports equip. Valerie Russell-Mitchell-lamps, boxes, Howard Cole-Household items, Myrtle Dixon-furniture, electronics, musical instruments, Tyronzia Barnes-bags, clothes/ shoes, wall art, Atina Burks-Household items. 1619 McVilla Ave Apopka, FL 32703 (689) 698-3195 at 12:00PM-SunRa Ordesi -Household items. 3416 Aloma Ave Winter Park, FL 32792 (321) 274-8075 at 11:00AM-Alexis Leatherwood-Household items, Inawa Naydayab-Household items, Amber Johnson-Household items. 10959 Lake Underhill Rd. Orlando, FL 32825 (407) 502-0120 at 1:30PM-Jovanni Haynes-Household items, Melvin Medina-Household items. 12709 E. Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL 32826 (407) 634-3990 at 12:30PM-Shana Valle- furniture, appliances, Haylee Greenan-totes, TV. 1001 Lee Rd Orlando Fl 32810 (407) 489-3742 at 12:30PM-jennifer `osborne-Household items, William Sheketoff-Household items, Kahliya Love-Household items, demertrise naulings-Household items, Altoria White-Household items, Ashleigh Jerome-Household items, Stephanie Lindgren-Household items. 1420 N Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando FL 32804 (407) 3128736 at 12:00PM-Tiffany Belizaire-Household items, Chassidy Robbins-Household items, Jamal Thomas-Household items. The auction(s) 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 listed below at the location indicated: Extra Space Storage #8558, 610 Rinehart Rd. Lake Mary, FL 32746 (407) 333-4355 On June 23rd, 2026 at 12:00 PM Aminur Rahman- household goods, Samir Nadkarnihousehold good, Bobby Howell- bags and totes, Dorsett Solomon- Tables and chairs, Gloria Richer- 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 belongings to those individuals listed below at the location indicated June 19th, 2026 at the times and location listed below. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00 PM Extra Space Storage #1633 831 N. Park Ave Apopka Florida 32712. Tony Koonce - Household items. Samuel Amburgey - Tools. Keyonte Rawlings Rawlings - 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: June 18, 2026, 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: Moda Colombia - racks, boxes with clothing, business items; Danny Beltran - racks, boxes with clothing, business items The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:15AM Extra Space Storage, 1305 Crawford Ave. St. Cloud FL 34769, 407.504.0833: Jonathan Lozada- Totes, toys, boxes; Syani Williams- Furniture’s; Jonathan Fuentes- Household items; Roy Smith-Trailer and food truck; Wilmarie Roman- boxes, totes, bike, tires The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:30AM Extra Space Storage, 2855 E Osceola Pkwy Kissimmee FL. 34743, 689.223.6810: Tiana Dumas –clothes, household items Harold Sanchez – outdoor & sports equipment, electronics, boxes Shaliz Pastrana – home decor, outdoor & sports equipment, boxes, bins
The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage, 14800 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando, FL 32832 407.987.4115: Elvin Ramos-Household goods, Jorge Leal-Household goods, Christian Teran-Personal effects, Tamara Crichlow-Household items, Alessandra Vasconcelos-Household items, Wanda Del Hoyo-Household goods, Carl Sickler-Household goods. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage, 12915 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando, FL 32832 407.501.5799: Alex Hawkins- House storage; Kyle Meadows- Boxes, household items; Anthony Allen-boxes. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 1:15PM Extra Space Storage, 11261 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando FL 32832, 407.280.7355: Carlos MaRTINEZ- Household and outdoor; Timothy Lorenzo Bryant- Household and electronics; gloria blackman- Chairs and boxes
The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:45 PM Extra Space Storage, 9847 Curry Ford Rd Orlando, FL 32825, 407.495.9612: Henry Sease- misc. items, household items. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:30 AM Extra Space Storage, 13597 S Orange Ave, Orlando, Florida 32824 407.910.2087: Eduardo Ortiz-Collectible items, personal items. Wendy Guerrero- Household/ Personal items. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 01:30 PM Extra Space Storage, 13450 Landstar Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32824 407.917.8672: Celso Rios- household goods; Brandon AdamsClothing, shoes; Lisa Watson- Household goods; William Rutherford- Household Stuff, clothing. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 01:00 PM Extra Space Storage, 7627 Narcoossee Rd, Orlando, Florida 32822 689.278.1735: Hector Manuel Ortiz-Vehicle Shell (for parts); Hector Ortiz- furniture, tv box, laptop, vehicle parts, boxes and totes. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:30 PM Extra Space Storage, 35 Goldenrod Rd S, Orlando, Florida 32807 407.487.3270: Brandy Taylor - Furniture, Holiday Decor; Wabu Blacknall - Clothing, shoes; Ishchenko Nwehko - Luggage, Microwaves, Appliance; Shawn OrtizCar parts/ equipment; Bejamin Jelleh: Scooter, Furniture The personal goods
stored therein by the following: 10:45 AM Extra Space Storage, 6174 S Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, Florida 32822 407.955.4137: Shawn Fulton - clothes, boxes, electronics; Miranda Figueroa – beds, household items The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:15 AM Extra Space Storage, 5753 Hoffner Rd, Orlando, Florida 32822 407.212.5890: Belmarie Ortiz Rivera –Bedding, Kids Power Wheel / Bike, Baby Stuff, Suitcase, Boxes; Jason Heimans – Dishes, Clothing, Boxes, Golf Club Set, Mini Fridge, Surfboard, Totes, Baby Stuff; Gerald Eaton – Wall Art, Books, Electronics, Totes, Furniture, Bags The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:45 PM Extra Space Storage, 4650 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32822 407.901.3864: Michael Peterson-lawn care equipment, household goods, tools; Heather Roberts-Bed, totes, mattress, clothes, shoes, household goods; Jerrick Stanton- Household items, totes, decoration, bike, boxes, toys. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 02:00 PM Extra Space Storage, 2334 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32822 407.930.4541: Vince Clement - Tools & food vendor supplies; D Jimmy Joseph - king size bed, clothing. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:45 AM Extra Space Storage, 4020 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, Florida 32806 407.901.0194: Laquanda Brown- Household goods; Sache Eure- Household goods. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:15 PM Extra Space Storage, 408 N Primrose Dr, Orlando, Florida 32803 321.285.5021: Caitlin Lawrence- Home items, memorabilia, collectibles; Brandon Kuhar-Tools, Personal goods; Celistine Moors- household goods bed, furniture. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:30 AM Extra Space Storage, 5024 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, St Cloud, Florida 34771 321.280.3845: Ashley Coles – Household items. The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage, 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 June 23rd, 2026 at 12:00 PM Max Berry-household Goods Maurice Tarver-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 purchase 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 June 17, 2026, Thursday June 18, 2026. Contents: Misc. & household goods and vehicles.
The 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, June 17 @ 11:30am) 0116-Chad Mascoe, 0119-Jerry Hines 5622 Old Winter Garden Rd Orlando,FL 32811 (Wed, June 17 @ 1:00pm) 0223-Adeilson Reid, 0548-Ana Roberts-Romain, 0615-Oscar Robert Amoros, 0668-Robin Ruise, 0858-Roberta Shaw, 1034-Tarrence Richardson 6401 Pinecastle Blvd Orlando,FL 32809 (Wed, June 17 @ 2:30pm) 4-Theresa Bunch, 92-Crystal Valencia, 233-Erwin Reynoso, 250-Abdias Munoz, 318-Norma C Castillo Rodriguez/Carol & Company LLC 17420 SR 50 Clermont,FL 34711 (Thurs, June 18 @ 1:00pm) 0414-George Rodriguez, 0709-Norine Castle 2300 Hartwood Marsh Clermont,FL 34711 (Thurs, June 18 @ 2:00pm) 1097-Jeffery Harvey, 1636-Weldon Bean, 1704-Weldon Bean, 2128-Weldon Bean, 2133-Rachel Barrett. Run dates 5/27/26 and 6/3/26.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2025-CA-012335-O APRIL F. SMITH and BARBARA R. FILMORE, Plaintiffs, vs. REVEREND JOHN PEEPLES, WILLIAM PEEPLES, JAMES H. PEEPLES, STANLEY L. PEEPLES, MARY E. BYNES, EMMIE JACKSON, GLORIA SMITH and UNKNOWN HEIRS OF LILLIE PEEPLES, Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION TO: Reverend John Peeples, (deceased), unknown address, unknown heirs Willaim Peeples, unknown (deceased), unknown address, unknown heirs James H. Peeples, unknown (deceased), unknown address, unknown heirs Mary E. Bynes, unknown (deceased), unknown address, unknown heirs YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a civil action has been filed against you in the Circuit Court of Orange County Florida, to quiet title of real property described as follows: Lot: 1 Block: B Parcel: 35 22 29 5604 02 010 H W METCALF ADDITION TO ORLANDO Property address: 539 S. Parramore Avenue, Orlando, FL 32805
You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Luis R. Guzman, Esq. the Plaintiffs’ attorney, whose address is 1511 East S.R. 434, Suite 3049, Winter Springs, Florida 32708, on or before June 12, 2026 and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiffs’ attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. This Notice shall be published once a week for four (4) consecutive weeks in the Orlando Weekly, a newspaper of general circulation in Orange County, Florida.
DATED: April 22, 2026. Tiffany Moore Russell Clerk of the Court. By /s/ Deputy Clerk. (Court Seal).
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASE NO: 2026-DR001321-O TAIESHA RICHARDSON, Petitioner, vs. OWEN DAVID BRYAN, Respondent. TO: OWEN DAVID BRYAN
Last Known Address: Unknown YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Parental Responsibility and Time-Sharing with Minor Child(ren) has been filed against you. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to this action on TAIESHA RICHARDSON at P.O. Box 682991, Orlando, FL 32868, Email: taiesha. tr@gmail.com, on or before 28 days from the first date of publication, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court at 425 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32801. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. The action involves the minor child: O.D.B.B (DOB: 06/26/2010) Petitioner is requesting sole parental responsibility and any other relief deemed appropriate by the Court. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court. Clerk of the Circuit Court
MY NEIGHBORHOOD
STORAGE CEN-
TERS 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. The public sale will take place online at www. storagetreasures.com on the dates indicated for each property, respectively Contents: Misc. & household goods and vehicles. Viewing can begin approximately 2 weeks before the time of sale only. The owners or their agents reserve the right to bid on any unit and also to refuse any bid. 108 E. Colonial Dr Orlando, FL 32801 (Wednesday June 17, 2026 9:30am) 2059-Darious Moore, 2095-Vanessa Avila, 2127-Nelson Succes, 2127-Pharaohs Cuts LLC, 2166-Kenneth Blount, 2170-Ariel Castillo, 2262-Bruce Saunders, 2278-Jeffrey Turner Jr, 2310-Christopher Brown, 2347-Eddie Marrero, 2357-Roland Simmons, 3235-Aneurin Lavalle, 3235-The Pew Group, LLC, 3331-Thaddeaus Campbell, 3339-Jeremiah Bradley, 3345-Wendolyn Rodriguez 300 W Oak Ridge Rd Orlando, FL 32809 (Wednesday June 17, 2026 11:30am) 2021- Rigoberto Gutierrez, 2053-Andres Londono, 2139-Hector Rios 15610 Sweet Grove Lane, Winter Garden, FL 34787 (Wednesday June 17, 2026 2:30pm) 1057-Tara Reeves, 1071-David Schemel, 2012-Humberto Liriano, 2061-Lauren Cantor, 2190- Sylvana Stephen, 2212-Peter Bailey, 2237-David R Ramer, 3097-Humberto Liriano, 3114Sylvana Stephen, 3199-Ray Barriger, 3260-Clayton Singer
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 June 12th, 2026 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.A111 Tonya Maingot-Williams A334 Cassandra Long B153 Eliezer Burgos H137 Tonya Maingot-Williams. Run dates 5/27/26 and 6/3/26.
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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, June 23rd, 2026 at times indicated below. Viewing and bidding will only be available online at www. storagetreasures.com beginning at least 5 days prior to the scheduled sale date and time! Also, visit www.personalministorage.com/Orlando-FL-storage-units/ for more info Personal Mini Storage Lake Fairview - 4252 N Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32804 at 11:00 am: 0616 Jennifer Zabala;0611 Phillip Groves;240 Chelea Sipp;0375 Francis Pineda;0274 Janiera Crankfield. Michigan Mini Storage - 200 W Michigan St, Orlando, FL 32806 at 10:30 am: 202 Wade Macie;55 David Tyrone Hill;31 Frank Clemons; 08 Ebonne Fagan;11 Terence Clay Town Storage - 307 Tuskawilla Rd, Winter Springs, FL 32708 12:00 PM: 2087 Rodrigo Alberto Sosa Guillen.
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 June 19th, 2026, at the location indicated: Store 1333: 13125 S. John Young Pkwy, Orlando FL. 32837, 407.516.7005 @ 10:00 AM: Sylvia Castillo-household goods,Abel Ortiz-home items. Store 7143: 6035 Sand Lake Vista Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 @ 10:15 AM: Britt Harris – Household; Shauna Morales –Seasonal; Nicholas Oliver - boxes couch mattress end table; Shawn Robbs - 2 bedroom apt. Store 1335: 1101 Marshall Farms Rd Ocoee Fl 34761 (407) 516-7221) @ 10:30 AM: : David Tilton- household items. Store 1334: 5603 Metrowest Blvd Orlando Fl 32811. (407) 516-7751) @ 10:45 AM : Ruben Jackson ; Personal Housing Items // Yvonne White ; personal items , misc household items // Hector Chevere ; Unit# 4046, 2013 PORS, Panamera, VIN# WP0AA2A75DL011752, Hector Chevere Padilla // Brynn Pomeroy ; apt furniture and items // RICHARD ALVARADO JR ; HOME FURNITURE // Christian Cordova ; Unit# 6003, 2021, COVE, Trailer, VIN# 53FBE0813MF065208, Christian Micheal Cordova Calderon // Jean Pierre ; boxes house hold things // Carlos Nelson ; house items 1 bedroom Store 3024: 11955 S Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando Fl 32837. 407.734.1315 @ 11:00 AM : Adriana Gonzalez - mattress, recliner, stool chairs. Richard Friedlander – boxes, cabintes, olush, clothing, mattress, electronics. Ricardo Salcedo - household items, warehouse supplies, tools. Store 3378: 475 Celebration Pl, Celebration FL 34747, 321.939.3752 @ 11:15 AM: Erica Dinicola- Household Goods/Furniture, TV/Stereo Equipment, Tools/Appliances, Office Furn/Machines/Equip Store 8931: 3280 Vineland Rd, Kissimmee FL 34746, 407.720.7424 @ 11:30 AM: Erzhan
Shynybekov furniture, house hold items, Fabio Cardoso boxes with documents, Tyson Jonquarius Kentrell Housegoods, Briana Davis household items, Sujehily Colon Seasonal items, Rayner Mendoza Alvarez Suit cases, clothes, Mohammed Boutserfil Business equipment Store
3502: 1236 S Vineland Rd, Winter Garden Fl 34787, 407.794.6460 @11:45 AM : Peter Marrero- Furniture and car parts Store 8136: 3501 S. Orange Blossom Trail Orlando FL 32839, 407.488.9093 12:15 PM:Marie Aujustin-Household Appliances,Personal Items,Boxes,VASE,Totes,clothes,Blankets;Joshua Hill-boxes,clothes,shoes:Cassandra Henderson-Clothes,shoes,Personal Items,Bags:Dyonna Dozier-Clothes,Shoes,Boxes:Christopher A.Alvarez-Boxes,Clothes,SHOES,Personal Items:Aundrea Best-Furniture,Chairs. Household Items,Marshall Williams-Moving equipmemt,blankets,boxes,Tools:Angelica McGill-Clothes,shoes Store 7420: 800 Beard Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787 @ 12:30 PM : Neicsa Jackson: Clothes, stuffed animals/toys- Precious Carter: Household items- Judith Matienzo: Couch sofa- Precious Carter: Clothes, television. Store 7557: 11920 W Colonial Dr Ste 10, Ocoee, FL 34761, 407-794-6970 @ 12:45 PM : Magan Hanchard- furniture. Gregory Charles Spreng- household items, camping gear. Bronze Kingdom Museum/ Rawlvan Bennett- artwork. YDM Construction Group LLC/ Francisco Alvarez- Furniture, tools. Store 8778: 3820 S Orange Ave Orlando FL 32806, 321.270.3440 @ 1:00 PM Jimmie Mitchell Suitcase/ Rosa Hughes Q bed w/ frame, clothing/ Ariel F Hendrix tv ,clothes. Store 4107: 9080 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee Fl 34747, 407.238.1799 @ 1:15 PM:Sean Julien-Household goods; Wendy Bynes-Furniture, household items; Tawana Porter-Household goods; Arjelio Joo-Boxes; Robert Tiller-King bed frame, armoire, boxes, TV’s; Wendy Bynes-Furniture, boxes Store 7865: 25 E Lester Rd, Apopka, FL 32712, 407-551-5590 @1:30 PM: Sherman Smith-household items. Store 4217: 5698 S Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, Fl 32839, 407-930-4463 @1:45
PM : wilfrantz vixama- household items, Nancy Compere- personnal and boxes, Angelica Kottwitz- totes and personel items, Guerlyne Lacoste- furiture, david Torres- bed sports equipment, Marie Alvarez- bed frame totes Store 1317: 5592 L B McLeod Rd Orlando FL 32811. (407) 720-2832) @ 2:00 PM: Nia Hall; Household // Stevie White; Bed, Mattresses, boxes, 4 children bikes // Darleen Sanders; bed frame,queen size matress, 2 tv stands, night stand, 2 bar stools, boxes// Will Wroy; household items. Store 6454: 2312 S. Division Ave. Orlando, FL 32805, 689303-3205 @ 2:15 PM. Josephine Ducreay; Household items. Store 7590: 7360 Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819@ 2:30 PM : Kaelib McNair- boxes, bookcases, washer, dryer; Oneal Avery- household items, furniture, boxes; Sophia Kaur- filing cabinets, bikes, boxes; Oneal AveryFurniture, boxes. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Notice of Public Sale 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 June 12th, 2026 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. Unit # 1308 Yasneida Gonzales Unit # 1419 Mikhail Gordon Unit # 1512 Alex Wang Unit # 1528 Ignamari Campos Unit # 1807 Danilo Lima Martins Unit # 2110 Malik Mawajdeh. Run dates 5/27/2026 and 6/3/2026.
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 June 12th, 2026 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. #1219 Minell Ellerbe #1229 William Craddock #1230 William Craddock #1323 Ismail Miski #1534 Bill Burchfield. Run dates 5/27/2026 and 6/03/2026.
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 June 12th, 2026 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. 1029- Sandy Wallace 1043- Tawanda Givens 1048Joshua Washington 1122- Sandy Wallace 1152- Jose Matos 2002- Ashley Miller 2049- Michael Santiago 2097- Samuel Mercado 3003 – Joshua Greggs. Run dates 05/27/2026 and 06/03/2026.
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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: June 17th, 2026, 9:30am Mindful Storage facility: 900 Cypress Pkwy. Kissimmee, FL 34759 (321) 732-6032 The personal goods stored therein by the following: #C148-Households, #1165-Households, #1026-Furniture, #1051-Furniture, #F209-Boxes, #D255-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.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF 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: Site #7058, 1451 Rinehart Rd, Sanford, FL 32771 on 06/23/2026 @ 12:00 pm Valda Parks: wall art,electronics,kids items. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL
PROPERTY Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Site #3102, 2650 w 25th St. Sanford, FL 32771 on 06/23/2026 @ 12:00 pm Lashawn Burnett:tote,grill,t.v,dresser,fridge,David Power:soccer pad,suitcase,mattress,sport &outdoor,Kisya Johnson:fishtank,household goods, Jimmy Lawrence:clothing,table,bags, Kima Summers:tote,bags,Christina Rodriguez:backpack,crib,clothing,basket,Joseph Deaton:householdgoods,toys,cooler,safe, Joseph Deaton:backpack,saw,chair,weights,Sharmeen Sanchez:heavyequipment,tote,washer,dryer,Ryan Hoefling:tote,tools,chainsaw,Greg Pritchett Fleet Pro Mobile:tools,carjack,oildrum. 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, 06/23/2026, @ 12:00 pm: South Seminole Community Assoc- Household goods,
tables Kendra Smith- Household goods, furniture, tool boxes Dennis Constanzo, Dennis X- Furniture, 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: 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 June 12th, 2026 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 . 0282 – Rosa Janvier 0285 – Kelli Flanders 0532 – Shante Rouse.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Management, LLC # 0857- 3750 West 1st Street, Sanford, FL, 32771 to satisfy a lien on Friday, June 26, 2026, at approx. 12:00 PM at www.storagetreasures.com: Carlos Gabriel Caraballo Garcia, Oscar Merthie, JL BRUMFEILD, Alan Wilson, Diamond D Hill, Malek Evans, Chevonya Henderson.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner #5571- 14545 E Colonial Dr., Orlando, FL 32826, to satisfy a lien on Friday, June 25th, 2026, at approx. 1:00 PM at www. storagetreasures.com: Matthew A Register, Rhonda Alford, Jay Samedi, Anthony Williams, Janice Carlton, Alexa Saenz, Monjae Bell, Jeremiah Gholston.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Management, LLC # 431- 3040 S Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL 32822, to satisfy a lien on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at approx. 2:00PM at www.storagetreasures.com: Courtney Haynes, Raymond Valle, Juan Martinez, Natasha I Soto, Nelson Maldonado, Nicholas Glenn Gonzalez, Jeraud Nisbett, Redin Godoy, Alexandra Sands, Emiliano Zapata, James Wills, Juan Jesus Morales, Jose Oropeza, Naporchia Norfleet, Kimal Caines
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Management, LLC # 694- 3651 Alafaya Trl Oviedo, FL 32765 satisfy a lien on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at approx. 3:00 PM at www.storagetreasures.com: Brandon
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Management, LLC # 429- 965 S Semoran Blvd Winter Park, FL 32792 to satisfy a lien on Friday, June 26, 2026, at approx. 2:00 PM at www.storagetreasures.com: Janice Gonzalez, Katie Maun, Cindy Camacho, Laura Carter
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner #4394- 1910 S Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32828, to satisfy a lien on Friday, June 26, 2026, at approx. 3:00 PM at www.storagetreasures.com:Musa Khan, Gabriel Rivera, Amanda Rivera, Shakira Garrison, Zachary Jacobson.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Management, LLC # 696- 3508 S Orlando Dr, Sanford, FL 32773, to satisfy a lien on Friday, June 26th, 2026, at approx. 11:00 AM at www.storagetreasures.com: Jiarel Mercado.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Management, LLC # 428- 1007 Willa Springs Dr, Winter Springs, FL 32708, to satisfy a lien on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at approx. 10:00 AM at www.storagetreasures. com: Sabrina Perryman, Jorge Manuel, Kellee Abraham
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Management, LLC # 703- 3730 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32806, to satisfy a lien on Friday, June 26, 2026, at approx. 1:00 PM at www.storagetreasures.com: LaTonya Walker, Lena Johnson.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner # 5770 - 240 Storage Pointe, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 to satisfy a lien on Thursday, June 25th, 2026, at approx. 12:00 pm at www.storagetreasures.com: CRYSTAL QUAINTANCE, Denise Blake, Leticia Valrie, Jordan Haley, Jordan Haley, Pharoah Saunderson, Antoinese Haygood
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Management, LLC # 858- 6875 University Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32792, to satisfy a lien on Friday, June 26, 2026, at approx. 4:00 PM at www.storagetreasures.com: Alissa Korn, Christopher Jamieson, Kathy Compton, Anita Lam, Roberto Rodriguez, Roberto Rodriguez, Diamond Black, Andrus Muniz, Herman White Jr, Gladys
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage unit contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold (for certified funds only) by Monster Self Storage, 4989 N. Tanner Road, Orlando FL 32826 to satisfy a lien on Tuesday, June 24th, 2026 at approx. 10:00 am at www.storageauctions.com: Mary Elizabeth Lieffring, Household Items.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage unit contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold (for certified funds only) by Your Storage Units 2400 Wiggins Road Apopka, FL 32703 to satisfy a lien on June 24th, 2026, at approx. 10:00am at www. storageauctions.com: Luis A Aquino (parking 14), Luis Angel Aquino (parking 14).
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage unit contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold (for certified funds only) by Your Storage Units Kissimmee, 2965 N. Orange Blossom Trail, Kissimmee, FL 34744 to satisfy a lien on June 24th, 2026 at approx. 10:00am at www.storageauctions.com: Devin Hunt, Yosi Wasserman, Jennifer Jean, Brayan Grisales, Kenward Wright, Christopher Lee Ewen, Jose Reyes, Renieer Parra, Pebbles Rosario c/o Yael Lebron, Pebbles Rosario, Deara Thomas, Dontavis Beach
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage unit contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold (for certified funds only) by Your Storage Units Kissimmee South 3290 Pleasant Hill Road, Kissimmee Fl 34746 to satisfy a lien on June 24th, 2026 at approx 10:00am at www.storageauctions.com: Ann Marby Mananquil, BIMAEL MURIEL GARCIA, Delwin Marrero, Iris Mattei, Tenisha Wyatt, Korey Ewart, Rosenfeld Ruth,
NOTICE OF SALE
ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property under The Florida Self Storage Facility Act. Bidding takes place on lockerfox.com and concludes Tuesday, 23rd day of June, 2026 at 9:00 AM with payment at the facility. Store Space Millenia, 4912 John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL, 32839. Mogent, Shawna; Hemmings, Davin; Daniels, Divida; Hogan, Kendra; Robinson, Dorothy; Jones, Johnny; Rodriguez, Daniel; Rodriguez, Neftali; Morselander, Catherine; Fenelon, Falonne; Harlee, Essence; Collins, Lorenz Dequris; Holmes, Cynthia; Jimenez, Rosa; Ramsey, Andre; vasquez, Maribel; Morales, Jesus; Griffin, Alice; newon, caryn; Dav, Shay; Seldon, Jakira; Lumaime, Williams; Hamilton, Kindell; Jean, Evens; Johnson Tanner, Rayshundra; Sneed, Shayla; Anderson, Donald; Jones, Kimberlee; Downer, Jasmine; Morgan, Antoine; Dunlap, Ericka; Dunlap, Ericka; Davis, Travis; MENTOR, VARGAS; Stribling, Antoine
NOTICE OF SALE: ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce
a lien imposed on said property under The Florida Self Storage Facility Act.
Bidding takes place on lockerfox.com and concludes Tuesday, the 23rd day of June, 2026 at 10:00 AM with payment following in cash or credit card at the facility. Store
Space Sanford - Storage, 3980 E. Lake Mary Blvd., Sanford, FL, 32773. 2026
Kristen Frazier 4043 Verlon Henley 5006
Temiqua Williams 4038 Michael Allwood 1168 John Wells 7008 Gina Van Epps 2102
Jena Kapps 2138 Melana Prescott 6109
Alphonso Hunter 2517 Ashley Crews 6511
Jessica Schnittker 2166 Shianna Turner
1135 Terry Manley 6085 Shane Joseph.
Run Dates 6/3/2026 and 6/10/2026
Employment
Admin Supervisor needed for Nicolaudie America Inc, Orlando, FL to Supervise the off. admin; Oversee the day-to-day operations of the office. Act as a pt. of contact for clients & customers. Org & maintain imp. comp docs, contracts, & software licenses. Assist w/budget management, tracking expenses, software licensing, emp. reimbursements & event planning. Ensure the office adheres to all safety and lgl compliance. Accurately calculate & process emp wages, salaries & bonuses. Req 2 yrs’ exp as a tech or maintenance supervisor. FT mail resume to 8751 Commodity Cir. Ste 8, Orlando, FL 32819.
Computer User Support Specialist - to provide technical support to staff in a tax and accounting office; install, configure, and troubleshoot computer hardware, printers, and software, including Windows, Microsoft Office, and QuickBooks; maintain the office network, perform system backups, and manage security tools such as antivirus, firewall, and cloud-based systems; support end-users with tax and accounting applications; document IT processes and assist in training non-technical staff as needed. Reqs: Associate Degree, 24 months of experience in IT support, help desk, or a related role, and knowledge of Windows systems, Microsoft Office, and accounting software support. Please send your resume to Vanguard Tax LLC at email leonardo@taxvanguard.com or by mail to: 2415 Sand Lake Rd, Suite H, Orlando, FL 32809.
DE PAULA REALTY USA, INC. is seeking a full-time Real Estate Administrative Assistant. The position includes: Manage incoming calls and respond to general inquiries with professionalism; Draft, edit, and proofread written correspondence and documentation; Schedule meetings, calls, and maintain calendars and spreadsheets; Coordinate in-office meetings and client closings; Maintain the organization of physical and digital files of clients and transactions; Assist with transaction management, document processing, and closing coordination; Provide exceptional customer service to clients via phone, email, and in person; Support property management operations as needed; Maintain listings on the company website; Posting on Social Media sites. Requirements: Minimum of 24 months of experience in administrative assistant or related areas, and fluency in Portuguese. How to Apply: Candidates should send their resumes to Paulo Alves at 6965 Piazza Grande Ave, Ste 417, Orlando, FL
32835, or by email to paulo@depaularealtyusa.com.
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION LEAD
— DL Services Orlando Corp seeks Digital Transformation Lead in Orlando, FL. Duties: Lead digital transformation initiatives; design and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure; implement Terraform Infrastructure as Code; deploy and administer Kubernetes (Amazon EKS); develop CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions; apply DevSecOps practices. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or closely related field, plus 60 months experience as DevOps Engineer, Cloud Engineer, Systems Engineer, or related occupation. Required skills: AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Docker, Grafana, Prometheus, Linux, GitOps. Mail resumes to: DL Services Orlando Corp, Attn: HR, 11951 International Drive, Suite 2B1, Orlando, FL 32821.
