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Universal Orlando opened a new theme park; Florida state parks scored legal protection (with little governmental fanfare); statewide tourism stats fell; and other news you may have missed last week.. Plus “This Modern World”
13 ‘Irreplaceable’ Orlando-area representatives among hundreds of lawmakers urging Congress to support Planned Parenthood funding
13 Not a lot
Climate justice activists call on Orlando to reform parking mandates for new builds, saying current requirements deter affordable housing development
15 Hope floats
Hope Florida now under ‘open’ investigation amid scrutiny of financial impropriety
15 ‘No basis’ for probe Gov. DeSantis: ‘That is not an organic investigation. That’s a manufactured political operation’
17 Know your rights
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Universal Orlando opened a new theme park; Florida state parks scored legal protection (with little governmental fanfare); statewide tourism stats fell; and other news you may have missed last week.
BY CHLOE GREENBERG, FLORIDA PHOENIX AND THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
» Epic Universe finally opened at Universal Orlando
The long, long-awaited newest addition to the theme park cosmos that is Universal Orlando finally opened its doors — or, portals — last week to all the locals, tourists and thrill-seeking freaks it can hold. The hotly anticipated and grandly ambitious new venture is the fourth park under Universal Orlando’s banner, and it spotlights both decades-old and more modern Universal franchises and themes. Guests are transported via portals to the five immersive worlds, which include Super Nintendo World, Ministries of Magic in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, How to Train Your Dragon’s Isle of Berk, a monster-infested Dark Universe and futuristic oasis Celestial Park. The park brings with it 11 rides, eight interactive shows and experiences and dozens of food purveyors slinging themed eats. Not to mention a sizable increase in I-4 traffic.
» Gov. DeSantis quietly signed a bill to bar golf courses, hotels in Florida state parks
Punctuating months of controversy and both public and bipartisan political pushback, Gov. Ron DeSantis last week signed a bill born out of the backlash against his administration’s plan last summer to build golf courses, hotels and pickleball courts at nine state parks. The Legislature unanimously approved HB 209, which prohibits construction of public lodgings and specified sporting facilities in Florida state parks, such as golf courses, tennis courts, pickleball courts and ball fields. Southeast Republican Rep. John Snyder pitched the proposal following protests from Republicans and Democrats alike, who opposed the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s leaked plan to build such facilities. DeSantis tried to distance himself from it, but told reporters during a press conference on May 7 that he would sign the bill; the governor’s office subsequently announced his approval of the bill among a list of 17 others he signed. The new law requires the state to announce public hearings regarding projects in state parks 30 days in advance. During last year’s flap, the department had scheduled meetings to gather public feedback all on the same date and time across the nine state parks, prompting further outrage.
» Florida’s international tourist numbers have dropped thus far in 2025
The number of international visitors to Florida declined during the first quarter of 2025 when compared to the same period in 2024, while U.S. travelers continued to bolster the state’s tourist total, according to information released by the Visit Florida tourism marketing agency. Information posted on the Visit Florida website showed that overall first-quarter tourism in 2025 was flat from a year earlier, with 41.193 million visitors. U.S. travelers accounted for nearly 92 percent of the people traveling to Florida from January through March this year, according to the Visit Florida data. Meanwhile, as President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs and raised threats to annex Canada, Visit Florida showed 1.227 million Canadians traveled to Florida during the first quarter, down about 3.4 percent from 1.269 million in the same period a year earlier. DeSantis has dismissed reports that Canadians would stay away from Florida because of Trump’s actions and has called for shifting Florida’s tax burden from homesteaded property owners to tourists, particularly Canadians and Brazilians, through sales taxes.
» Florida’s only public HBCU tapped an ally to anti-DEI DeSantis as its new president
Florida’s only public historic Black university turned to an ally of top Republicans to lead the institution despite an overwhelming outcry from alumni, who questioned the decision to pick someone with no ties to the school or higher education experience. The board of trustees for Florida A&M University voted, 8-4, to tap Marva Johnson as the school’s 13th president. In the same meeting, they voted to increase the salary offered to as much as $750,000, to match Johnson’s desired compensation. She still must be confirmed by the Board of Governors of the State University System. The selection of Johnson continues a trend in Florida of hiring candidates due to their political connections. While supporters of Johnson viewed her as someone whose ties to Republicans could help the school “navigate” a state government and Legislature controlled by the GOP, others questioned the decision. But the hire could harm the school in the near term if alumni and others react negatively to the news. Before the vote, the trustees heard 40 minutes of public debate; none of the speakers supported Johnson’s bid to head FAMU. The university has been without a permanent president since Larry Robinson stepped down last year amid a probe into an embarrassing incident involving
a supposed significant donation from a hemp farmer. An investigation concluded that the donation was “fraudulent.”
» DeSantis signed a bill to allow child care center employees to train to carry guns
Child care center employees can undergo training to carry guns at work under a law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The change is part of an expansion of the “school guardian” program that already allows public and private school employees to act as law enforcement when an active shooter enters their campus. The Florida Legislature established the program after the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that killed 17 people. Currently, 53 counties participate in the program, which lawmakers passed unanimously. The program requires volunteers to undergo a 144-hour training, according to a legislative analysis of the bill, SB 1470. It also revises school door-locking requirements, appeasing sheriffs’ concerns. The new law allows classrooms to use temporary locks, requires school safety protocol to apply for 30 minutes before and after school, and exempts door-locking for career and technical education classrooms where ventilation is required. “I think what the Legislature did is they tweaked this. They made sure that, yes, we want to be able to create blocks to keep bad guys out, but we also want it to be practical,” the governor said. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd previously said that the door-locking law passed in 2024 was “clunky and difficult to understand and easy to violate it even without the intent to violate it.”
‘IRREPLACEABLE’
Orlando-area representatives among hundreds of lawmakers urging Congress to support Planned Parenthood funding
BY CHRISTINE SEXTON, FLORIDA PHOENIX
Nine Florida Democratic lawmakers sent a letter last week calling on members of Congress to oppose efforts to defund Planned Parenthood.
In all, 562 state lawmakers from 50 states and the District of Columbia signed the letter. The effort was organized by the State Innovation Exchange’s Reproductive Freedom Leadership Council and comes after
NOT A LOT
anti-abortion lawmakers in Congress released a draft budget cutting off Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers from Medicaid funds.
Reps. LaVon Bracy Davis, Kevin Chambliss, Anna Eskamani, Rita Harris, Dianne Hart and Felicia Robinson signed the letter. So did Sens. Shevrin Jones, Tina Polsky and Darryl Rouson. The State Innovation Exchange was founded
in 2014 when the Center for State Innovation, the Progressive States Network and the American Legislative and Issue Campaign Exchange merged. It works to promote racial, gender, social and economic justice.
According to Kaiser Family Foundation, one in three women have been to a Planned Parenthood health center for care. In Florida, almost 100,000 patients relied on Planned Parenthood health centers for care last year, from birth control and cancer screenings to STI treatment and wellness visits.
“Planned Parenthood is an irreplaceable part of our health care system in Florida,” Laura Goodhue, executive director of the Florida Alliance of Planned Parenthood Affiliates, said in a prepared release.
“These lawmakers understand that ‘defunding’ Planned Parenthood would shut down health centers and leave patients across our state without access to essential and affordable health care. We are proud to work alongside them to continue fighting relentlessly for
access to affordable reproductive health care for all Floridians.”
Indeed, Planned Parenthood officials told the Florida Phoenix earlier this month that their clinics expanded their offerings in Florida after the state’s six-week abortion ban took effect on May 1, 2024.
“We’ve expanded our service line. I think it’s important for the community to know we do much more than abortion care. We do vasectomies, we do prenatal care, we do fertility care. We do menopausal care. It’s not just abortions and STDs [sexually transmitted diseases]. But I think the community is learning that. There’s a large need for Planned Parenthood,” Cherise Felix, chief medical officer of Planned Parenthood of South, East, and North Florida, told the Florida Phoenix.
Florida Phoenix is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501(c)(3) public charity. Contact Michael Moline for questions: info@floridaphoenix.com.
Climate justice activists call on Orlando to reform parking mandates for new builds, saying current requirements deter affordable housing development
BY MCKENNA SCHUELER
Acoalition of climate justice activists gathered at Orlando City Hall last week to call on city leaders to consider reforms to the city’s current policy on parking space mandates for new development.
Currently, the city has minimum parking requirements that activists say can deter new affordable housing development and drive up rental costs. Basically, the policy dictates how much parking space developers must account for in building new housing or for a business.
City leaders, at the urging of advocates with Orlando YIMBY, passed a limited measure in 2022 to get rid of parking space mandates for development in the downtown Central Business District, exclusively. But it didn’t apply across the city.
“One of the potential opportunities with this change is that some forms of housing that don’t need parking (micro units, shared housing, etc.) can potentially lower the overall cost of housing in the Central Business District and allow tenants to live a car-free lifestyle,” city spokesperson Ashley Papagni told local website Bungalower in a statement at the time. “Additionally, tenants may utilize the City’s parking facilities if they truly need to rent a space.”
Now, pointing to similar reform efforts in cities like Austin and San Diego, activists are asking the Orlando city commission to consider getting
rid of parking minimums citywide.
They argue that this could, in part, remove red tape for building more affordable housing. They also argue that reforms could help encourage more environmentally friendly forms of transportation — like walking or use of public transit — and give small business owners more flexibility in their use of off-street parking spaces.
“This is kind of like the low-hanging fruit that can really help bring relief and be a part of the solution,” Giancarlo Rodriguez, a coordinator for the local chapter of the Sunrise Movement, told Orlando Weekly. Activists with the Sunrise Movement — a progressive climate justice group — took to City Hall last Monday along with activists from Youth Action Fund and fellow environmental group Ideas For US to ask city commissioners to move forward on reforms to Orlando’s current parking minimums policy.
Rodriguez said that activists have met with several city commissioners who have expressed support for reforms. The city planning division director, he added, also confirmed during the city commission’s last meeting that a reform ordinance is in the works.
“Our goal here today is just to make sure that they’re making that a priority,” Rodriguez explained. Essentially, keeping the pressure on.
Rodriguez was joined by about a dozen other,
mostly younger activists. Sophia McKenzie, a 24-year-old finance lead for the local Sunrise Movement chapter, told Orlando Weekly that she was motivated to get involved based on her own difficulties with transportation up near the University of Central Florida.
She doesn’t have a car, and despite living near UCF, doesn’t have access to UCF’s off-campus, 13-route shuttle system, which serves 24 off-campus apartment complexes and Central Florida Research Park.
“They made a decision at UCF to not have a shuttle around my neighborhood, just because it’s better for them,” she argued. “They make more money by having us pay for parking spots than it is for them to shuttle us.”
But, even as someone without a car, she emphasized that her goal is to advocate for reforms that take into account Orlando’s current transportation infrastructure and parking needs.
A lot of people equate eliminating parking mandates with eliminating parking, McKenzie said, “but it’s actually just to give businesses the choice to do it.” To offer more flexibility and room for customization when added off-street parking isn’t necessary. Businesses will still need parking in order to attract customers, she said.
“Sunrise Orlando is proposing tangible local solutions to the housing affordability crisis and
public transit needs we’re facing,” said Allison Minnerly, deputy executive director of Youth Action Fund, in a statement.“Young Orlandoans are showing up and speaking out — and we’re proud to follow their lead and will push for City Council to do the same.”
Orlando would be one of several large (and increasingly unaffordable) U.S. cities to eliminate or otherwise reform parking minimum mandates if city leaders move forward with the idea. According to the American Planning Association, cities across some 40 states were represented in the parking reform movement, as of 2022, including Gainesville in north Florida.
“These really hard choices between rent, hospital bills and a means of transportation are the choices that everyday Orlandoans have to make every single day while they live in a city that prioritizes cars over people,” said Sophia Nguyen, also organized with the Sunrise Movement, speaking outside City Hall before city commissioners’ scheduled meeting. “On the same miles-long stretch of unused parking lots and strip malls that we see, you also see three, five people begging for their life, homeless.”
City leaders in places like Austin were motivated to reform parking mandates in part to help spur more affordable housing development. One study, conducted in 2017, found that adding garage parking increases the cost of a rental unit by 17 percent.
A lot of disruptions going on at the federal level, under the Trump administration, can be demotivating for those opposed to the administration’s policy agenda, admitted Rodriguez. “But when we come together here today in a fight to make a better Orlando and have Orlando be that example of what cities can do, despite all the craziness going on … if we can inspire others, then we can build a better world.”
mschueler@orlandoweekly.com
HOPE FLOATS
Hope Florida now under ‘open’ investigation amid scrutiny of financial impropriety
BY DARA KAM, NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Records related to a state House probe of a nonprofit linked to First Lady Casey DeSantis’ signature Hope Florida assistance program are part of an “open” investigation, Leon County State Attorney Jack Campbell’s office said Tuesday.
House Health Care Budget Chairman Alex Andrade, R-Pensacola, submitted records to Campbell’s office late last month after concluding a House inquiry into the Hope Florida Foundation, a nonprofit linked to the Hope Florida program.
Andrade spent weeks scrutinizing the foundation’s receipt of $10 million as part of a $67 million legal settlement that Centene, Florida’s largest Medicaid managed-care company, reached last fall with the Agency for Health Care Administration.
After receiving the money from the settlement, the foundation gave $5 million grants to Secure Florida’s Future, a nonprofit tied to the Florida Chamber of Commerce, and Save Our Society From Drugs.
The groups within days made contributions to Keep Florida Clean, a political committee headed by James Uthmeier, who was then Ron DeSantis’ chief of staff and is now state attorney general. Keep Florida Clean fought a proposed constitutional amendment in November that would have allowed recreational use of marijuana.
Andrade, an attorney, has accused Uthmeier and Jeff Aaron, a lawyer who represents the foundation and has close ties to the DeSantis administration, of violating the law with the
settlement and the foundation’s subsequent grants.
An Uthmeier spokesman and Aaron last month blasted the accusations, with Aaron in a social-media post raising the possibility of a defamation lawsuit.
DeSantis and the first lady have vigorously defended the Hope Florida program, which operates through numerous state agencies and, in part, serves as a referral service to churches and other private entities that can offer assistance to families seeking aid. The governor also suggested that Casey DeSantis, who is mulling a possible run for governor next year, is being targeted because critics “view her as a threat.”
Andrade said Tuesday he provided documentation to Campbell’s office in late April. Andrade announced on April 24 that his budget panel had finalized its probe of the settlement.
Campbell, state attorney in the 2nd Judicial Circuit, would not say whether his office — which covers Leon, Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Liberty and Wakulla counties — is investigating anything related to the foundation or the Medicaid settlement.
“No comment,” Campbell said, when contacted by the News Service of Florida.
The records are “part of an open, on-going investigation,” Lori Abbey, Campbell’s public records administrator, said in an email. The investigation was first reported Tuesday by the Tampa Bay Times/Miami Herald Capital Bureau, which has written extensively about Hope
‘NO BASIS’ FOR PROBE
Florida and the foundation.
“I cannot verify what information is contained or referenced within the investigation. Also, I cannot verify how any information has been provided to this office,” Abbey said.
The governor and first lady held a news conference in Tampa to tout the Hope Florida program, as they have repeatedly done over the past few weeks.
“Based on what?” DeSantis said when asked about an investigation by Campbell’s office.
“Well, I can tell you this has been a very successful program … and I think everything that’s
Gov. DeSantis: ‘That is not an organic investigation. That’s a manufactured political operation’
BY JIM SAUNDERS, NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Gov. Ron DeSantis lashed out after the Leon County State Attorney’s Office confirmed an open investigation related to a nonprofit linked to First Lady Casey DeSantis’ signature Hope Florida program, saying there is “no basis” for a probe.
DeSantis assailed House Health Care Budget Chairman Alex Andrade, a Pensacola Republican who submitted records to State Attorney Jack Campbell’s office late last month after a House inquiry into the nonprofit Hope
Florida Foundation.
Lori Abbey, a public-records administrator in Campbell’s office, said in an email that the records are “part of an open, ongoing investigation.”
“Just understand what happened, he [Andrade] took documents, and he dropped them in a prosecutor’s office,” the governor said during a bill-signing event in Winter Haven.
“That is not an organic investigation. That’s a manufactured political operation. That’s all this is — somebody with an agenda dropped
off documents. And that’s all that custodian of records said.”
While never saying the lawmaker’s name, DeSantis also accused Andrade of having a “political agenda to try to smear Hope Florida, to try to smear people associated with the administration, even my wife, who’s done a great job for this state of Florida by the way, not just on Hope Florida.”
At least part of the scrutiny involves whether the $10 million should have gone to the state but was diverted to outside groups.
been thrown at it has been pure politics. … I believe in this program deeply, and I stand by it 100 percent.”
Contacted Tuesday, Andrade did not say whether Campbell’s office is conducting a criminal probe into the records he provided.
“I’m not in a position to comment on what law enforcement is or isn’t doing. I’m convinced that crimes occurred and I believe those engaged in public corruption should face justice. Whether they ever face justice is up to law enforcement,” Andrade said in a text message. news@orlandoweekly.com
Campbell, state attorney in the 2nd Judicial Circuit, which covers Leon, Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Liberty and Wakulla counties, declined to comment Tuesday.
Casey DeSantis is closely identified with the Hope Florida program, which operates through numerous state agencies and, in part, serves as a referral service to churches and other private entities that can offer assistance to families seeking aid. She is widely mentioned as a potential candidate for governor in 2026, when her husband faces term limits.
“There is no basis to do an investigation on these facts,” the governor said Wednesday. “Everybody knows it. Everybody knows that this is political. And I can tell you, she is more determined than ever to make a difference in the lives [of people] with Hope Florida. I’m more committed to Hope Florida than I’ve ever been.” news@orlandoweekly.com
Casey and Ron DeSantis | Photo public domain via flgov.com
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
The Constitution sets out many protections on the basis of personhood, using the term “people” or “person” rather than “citizen.” U.S. court precedent historically supports the idea that these laws apply to all people on U.S. soil, whether or not they are citizens. These cards may be helpful to any English, Spanish, Kréyol or Arabic speakers who fear detention.
Cut along the dotted lines and fold in the center to make a two-sided card. Sandwich around a piece of thin cardboard if possible, and reinforce with a layer of clear tape.
You have constitutional rights.
• DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR if an immigration agent is knocking on the door.
• DO NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS from an immigration agent if they try to talk to you. You have the right to remain silent.
• DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING without first speaking to a lawyer. You have the right to speak with a lawyer.
• If you are outside of your home, ask the agent if you are free to leave. If they say yes, LEAVE CALMLY.
• GIVE THIS CARD TO THE AGENT. If you are inside your home, show the card through the window or slide it under the door.
Usted tiene derechos constitucionales.
• NO ABRA LA PUERTA si un agente de inmigración está tocando la puerta.
• NO CONTESTE NINGUNA PREGUNTA de un agente de inmigración si trata de hablar con usted. Usted tiene el derecho a guardar silencio.
• NO FIRME NADA sin antes hablar con un abogado. Usted tiene el derecho de hablar con un abogado.
• Si usted está fuera de su casa, pregúntele al agente si tiene la libertad de irse. Si le dice que sí, VÁYASE CON TRANQUILIDAD.
• ENTRÉGUELE ESTA TARJETA EL AGENTE. Si usted está dentro de su casa, muestre la tarjeta por la ventana o pásela debajo de la puerta.
Ou gen dwa konstitisyonèl.
• PA LOUVRI PÒT la si yon ajan imigrasyon frape pòt la.
• PA REPONN OKENN KEKSYON yon ofisye imigrasyon si yo eseye pale avèk ou.
Ou gen dwa pou rete an silans.
• PA SIYEN ANYEN san w’ pa pale anvan avèk yon avoka. Ou gen dwa pale ak yon avoka.
• Si w’ deyò lakay ou, mande ajan an si w’ lib pou ale. Si yo di wi, ALE AVÈK KALM.
• BAY AJAN KAT SA. Si ou anndan lakay ou, montre kat la nan fenèt la oswa glise li anba pòt la.
I do not wish to speak with you, answer your questions, sign any documents, or hand you any documents, based on my 5th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution.
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Summer is here, and you can have a monstrously good time
Welcome to summer, which, in Orlando, unofficially started back in April. And with the days now longer and hotter and tentative thoughts of vacation, leisure and recreation forming in your mind … what to do? Well, over the next bundle of pages Orlando Weekly has you covered with all manner
of summer diversion. From the sun-worshipper to the bed-rotting enthusiast and from the music snob to the theme-park maven, we’ve got you covered through September. If it still feels like summer after that, that’s a jump-scare that has even the Universal Monsters beat …
SUMMER BUCKET LIST
25 essential activities for Orlando summer 2025
BY CHLOE GREENBERG
Orlando’s abuzz with big changes this year, and the upcoming summer months are sure to be electric. We’re speedily approaching the perfect time of year for exploring the outdoors, planning new things to do with the kiddos, celebrating with friends and eating out around town.
This summer is bringing major new theme park additions, new places to eat, revitalized events and major sporting events plus all the classic to-do’s: shopping ’til you drop at a new-to-you farmers market, hiking nature trails, exploring new eats, getting out on the water and more.
Here are 25 essential things to do around Orlando this summer.
Take on a hiking trail or bike path
Orlando is home to an abundance of hiking trails and natural paths perfect for explorers of all abilities. Twin Oaks Conservation Area, for example, cuts across a boardwalk along the Lake Apopka shoreline before twining into a shady oak hammock. Hikers have a good chance of spotting animals in the adjacent wildlife preserve. Largely considered a hidden gem, this 150-acre preserve and its network of trails is nestled between Clermont and Winter Garden. Discover more hiking trails and nature preserves supported by your tax dollars at orlando.gov, orangecountyfl.net and floridastateparks.org. And then make use of them while we still can!
Attend a 2025 FIFA Club World Cup match
Orlando is set to host matches during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at two popular city venues. Orlando’s Inter&Co Stadium and Camping World Stadium have been selected to host part of the competition, as the 32-team tournament tours the U.S. next summer at 12 venues across 11 different cities in the nation.
Shop and stroll at an Orlando farmers market
Central Florida is host to a variety of weekly farmers markets, perfect for spending a day in the summer sun while shopping and stocking up on fresh produce. The Winter Garden Farmers
Market, one of the best, happens every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 104 S. Lakeview Ave. The Lake Eola Farmers Market, Winter Park Farmers Market and the Audubon Park Community Market are also all popular market destinations.
Set yourself a summer dining challenge
Grab a bite from any of the anticipated new restaurants opening this summer. Or taste history at one of Orlando’s oldest restaurants. Or eat at all the new Michelin-approved restaurants in the area. Whatever your culinary Everest, use Orlando Weekly to help you research it. We publish articles and slideshows every day on Orlando’s ever-expanding culinary landscape. New? Just this summer, we’re looking at new restaurants, bars, coffee spots and more. Old? The city’s culinary impact runs deep with dozens of restaurants that have been serving the community for at least 25 years, from High Tide Harry’s to Linda’s La Cantina to Hot Dog Heaven, we let locals and tourists know
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where to get a taste for the city. Unique? The city’s hungriest can find medieval dinner shows, standup sushi bars, ’90s-era Korean pubs and even a meal aboard the Titanic.
Sprawl out at an outdoors movie night
Head to the one of the many local outdoors screenings for an evening with the crew (kiddos are almost always welcome; doggos, you’ll want to check the specifics online): the Wednesday Night Pitcher Show at Enzian Theater, Movie Night at Harry P. Leu Gardens, Popcorn Flicks in the Park at Winter Park’s Central Park, Kaleidoscope 360 at Luminary Green in downtown Orlando’s Creative Village and many, many more. Some allow alcohol; some offer food trucks; at others you’ll want to bring your own upgrades by packing a picnic. Make sure you get there early to claim your spot.
Go wild at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
3755 W. Seminole Blvd., Sanford
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is a relatively cheap spot appealing to all ages, with scads of animal habitats and tons of educational opportunities. Besides the many wild encounters, the zoo also offers its Wharton-Smith Train Depot, home to a one-quarter-scale model of an authentic Atlantic Coast Line Railroad streamliner, The
Champion. Skip the steps and ride around the zoo’s property in style.
Take a breezy tour through the Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave.
Immerse yourself in the annual Florida Prize in Contemporary Art exhibition, consistently a source of mind-opening inspiration. Founded in 1924, the museum is home to a rotating series of temporary exhibitions and traveling shows complemented by mainstay works from the permanent collection, but the summertime Florida Prize show is always the highlight. Guests can also take advantage of workshops held on site, like art appreciation classes, lectures, films, guided tours, kids’ events and more.
Go full Florida Man with an airboat tour
Go classic over-the-top Florida with Kissimmee Swamp Tours (kissimmeeswamptours.com), a roadside stop in Kenansville where you can hop on an airboat for a firsthand look at all the flora, fauna and outright weirdness that makes the Sunshine State what it is.
Lean into architectural history
The Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour may not sound like the most thrilling activity to do around town, but these tours draw crowds for a reason. Tourists and locals alike stand to learn something
from these slow-traveling vessels and their bold and entertaining guides. You’ll get to see all the flora and fauna in the area, plus you’ll get a frontrow seat to see the biggest, fanciest homes Winter Park has to offer. And it’s all out on the watery network of the Chain of Lakes, with a nice (kinda) cool breeze to keep the mosquitoes away.
Dine waterfront around town
Speaking of cool breezes, from traditional fish camps to upscale bistros, the Orlando area is home to a variety of restaurants with waterfront views. So forget driving all the way to the coast — set out for one of these picturesque but closer-to-home eateries instead. You’ll catch lovely views and elevated fare at Canvas Restaurant in Lake Nona, for one, or one of the many “lake”front restaurants around Disney, like Summer House on the Lake or the Boathouse. Relax Grill in Lake Eola Park is a casual hang with a super-central location. Or feast at the Pinery in Ivanhoe Village. Check out our dining section online for more suggestions.
Let Orlando Weekly events introduce you to some new flavors
Dive into the 44 restaurants participating in this year’s Bite30 (bite30.com), a city-wide festival of prix-fixe menus at upscale restaurants all over Orlando. Or sip your way through Tacos and Tequila (tacosandtequilaorlando.com), Orlando’s
favorite tequila-fueled party, which heads back to town on Saturday, July 26. Expect home-grown handhelds, live music and dancing, and endless drink samplings.
Test your courage at Gatorland
14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail
Gatorland is a 110-acre theme park and wildlife preserve located right here in Orlando, along South Orange Blossom Trail. The spot was founded 73 years ago by Owen Godwin on former cattle land, and has ever since been a wildlife adventure and adventure park. Guests can watch the gator feeding shows, hold baby gators or hang out in the petting zoo. We highly recommend taking a change and holding a tarantula, boa constrictor or baby alligator!
Ride a swan, picnic at or just walk through Lake Eola Park
512 E. Washington St.
Right in the heart of Orlando is Lake Eola Park, a glistening body of water surrounded by ample space for picnicking, sightseeing and taking a breather just outside of the bustle of downtown. It’s an essential spot for Orlandoans to know — and you get locals-only bonus points for actually pedaling around the fountain in one of those tourist-adored swan boats. Just don’t feed the (real, live) swans that occupy the shore! cgreenberg@orlandoweekly.com
Sticky cinephiles brave the heat for Popcorn Flicks in the Park | Courtesy photo
TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL
A guide to essential summer refreshments, both inside and out
BY CAMILA ESCOBAR AND CHLOE GREENBERG
There’s a moment every summer in Central Florida when your brain goes full Looney Tunes-mode. You’re standing outside, sweat threatening to short-circuit your phone, and you start hallucinating fountains, frosty drinks and that one scene from The Sandlot with the pool and the lifeguard. We get it.
Whether you’re dunking into springs, nursing a frozen cocktail, or hiding inside with a scoop of something cold, the goal is the same: survive summer without melting. The City Beautiful has numerous options to beat the heat, all designed to remind you that it’s OK to slow down, cool off and let the season do its thing.
So instead of pretending the heat is bearable, let’s just lean into the cool-down. Here’s your guide to the best places in and around Orlando to dip your toes, dunk your body or, at the very least, sip something icy until your soul returns to your body.
Wekiwa Springs State Park
1800 Wekiwa Circle, Apopka floridastateparks.org
A longtime favorite for Central Floridians looking to cool off without chlorine. The spring water holds steady at 72 degrees year-round, which is to say, cold enough to make your limbs forget how heat works. The natural swimming area is surrounded by shaded trails and picnic spots and the crowds can get thick by noon. We recommend you treat this one like you would a theme park: Arrive early and claim your spot. Admission is $6 per vehicle and a great way to beat the intensifying summer heat.
Kelly Park at Rock Springs
400 E. Kelly Park Road, Apopka ocfl.net
Unlike Wekiwa, this spring system comes with a built-in current so it’s less of a splash-and-swim and more of a float-and-drift. Rock Springs winds through a shaded stretch of parkland and is ideal for tubing. Bring your own or rent one nearby, and expect a slow-paced, crystal-clear ride through the natural spring-fed run. Entry is $3-$5 per vehicle and park hours are strictly enforced.
chocolate ice cream, chocolate-covered puffed rice crunch and a sweet condensed milk swirl. It’s a tasty nod to the Filipino breakfast classic. Rotating menu, small space, big flavor.
Mango Snow at Saigon Snow 1110 E. Colonial Drive mills-market.com
Tucked into a small plaza in Mills 50, this Vietnamese dessert spot specializes in chè, shaved snow and pandan everything. Their boba drinks are solid, but it’s the sticky rice sundaes, jackfruit jellies and coconut milk slushes that really hit on swampy days. We recommend the Mango Pandan shaved snow topped with pandan mochi, cassava cake and Rice Krispies. It’s a tropical overload of chewy, icy and sweet in the best possible way.
Aquatica Orlando 5800 Water Play Way aquatica.com
If you’re not theme park-averse and want full sensory overload with your summer cool-down, SeaWorld’s Aquatica might be a good option for you. Between the wave pools, the not-so-lazy river, and the high-speed raft rides, it’s basically chaos in a bathing suit. Crowds are to be expected, and the volume rarely dips below “theme park frenzy.” But if your ideal summer day involves being blasted by water cannons in a sea of sunscreen, this is the place. Tickets start around $60.
Slush Money at Home State Brewing Co. 16016 New Independence Parkway, Winter Garden homestatebrew.com
Espresso Martini at Icebar Orlando
8967 International Drive icebarorlando.com
This International Drive nightspot is cool as ice. The seats are ice. Your drink comes in an ice glass. It’s exactly what it sounds like. There’s something deeply satisfying about walking into a 22-degree room when it’s pushing triple digits outside. Entry starts at $19.95 and includes thermal gear and a drink. Great for escaping the heat and even better for people-watching. An Espresso Martini in the Fire Lounge is a boozy jolt of caffeine that might be the only thing keeping you upright after 20 minutes in subzero temperatures.
Champorado ice cream at Sampaguita Ice Cream & Desserts
1233 E. Colonial Drive sampaguitausa.com
This Filipino-inspired dessert shop serves up flavors like ube cheesecake, calamansi pie and lychee coconut that are a refreshing change from the usual. One of our favorites is the Champorado, with dark
If you’re beer-curious but still want something cold and fruit-forward, the rotating frozen beer slushies at Home State are worth the drive. Their “Slush Money” frozen beer slushies are what happens when summer bar menus get creative. Flavors rotate regularly — past versions include blackberry lemonade and watermelon lime. Easy to drink, even easier to justify in triple-digit heat. Slushies start around $8.
Oviedo Splash Zone at Center Lake Park 299 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo cityofoviedo.net
A no-frills splash pad that understands the assignment: keep kids occupied and cool ’em down. It’s a decent option if you’re local, desperate for relief and not trying to spend money. There’s some shade, some coffee and just enough water pressure to qualify as fun. Also free!
Take a swimming staycation with a hotel or resort pool day pass
There are plenty of local resorts and hotels offering pool day passes where locals can get some luxurious splashing in. Some of the city’s best swimming holes, lazy rivers, mini water parks and waterfront lounging options are closer than you think (and much cheaper, too). For instance, JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes covers 500 acres and is home to a lazy river, waterslides and endless fun in Splash Cove; prices start at $59.
HOT SUMMER FLICKS
Spend every weekend at
the
multiplex this summer soaking up serious air-con and blockbuster budgets
BY JARED RASIC
With the recent release of the Michael B. Jordan/Ryan Coogler instant classic Sinners, we have officially entered the 2025 summer season of movies. Just like every year, from May through July, we’re going to get a few fun but stupid films, some awkwardly terrible ones, then hopefully one or two that stand the test of time as genuinely great. Let’s look at some of the upcoming summer movies and decide if they’ll be worth our time.
28 Years Later
I’m hoping this is the greatest zombie movie ever made, so, yeah, expectations are high. Danny Boyle is back, Alex Garland is back … this needs to be an all-timer. And, holy hell, that trailer is terrifying. (June 20)
The Ballerina
I enjoy the John Wick movies, but a large reason why is watching Keanu Reeves being a deadpan ass-kicker. As much as I like Ana de Armas, I don’t know if I’m as excited to dive back into the Wickiverse without Reeves. Still, the trailer is fun, so I’m cautiously optimistic. (June 6)
Bring Her Back
I thought 2023’s Talk to Me was a damn fine horror flick from Danny and Michael Philippou, which revived my love of the genre while also telling a creepy and daringly original tale. Their new
film, Bring Her Back, not only looks even scarier, but having the great Sally Hawkins in the lead role means we should get some genuinely potent acting as well. I don’t know anything about the plot and I’m keeping it that way! Horror fans are already here for it. (May 30)
Eddington
A new Ari Aster ( Hereditary ) movie being released in blockbuster season is an interesting choice, but the teaser featuring Joaquin Phoenix as a small-town sheriff during the pandemic is pretty tantalizing. I expect this to be Aster’s take on our current culture war, so expect audiences to get mighty riled up. (July 18)
F1
A Formula One movie starring Brad Pitt and directed by Joseph Kosinski, the brain behind the shockingly entertaining Top Gun: Maverick, sounds good on paper, but the trailer looks profoundly generic. (June 27)
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
This looks like the live-action Jetsons movie I always wanted. Take my money. (July 25)
Fight or Flight
Verdict: I love Josh Hartnett, and I love the concept of an unhinged badass protecting someone on a flight filled with assassins. The trailer is an
Hollywood exec. I would completely sit this one out if it weren’t for director Gareth Edwards, who did impressive work with scale on The Creator and Rogue One. It’s also written by David Koepp, who wrote the original Jurassic Park, so I’m hoping they can recapture some magic. (July 2)
The Life of Chuck
I’m over-hyped for The Life of Chuck, based on a wonderful short story by Stephen King. This is the Master of Horror back in his heartwarming mode like he was in Shawshank and Stand by Me, so I’m hoping for greatness. With Mike Flanagan (Haunting of Hill House) in the director’s chair, I think we’ll get it. (June 13)
Lilo & Stitch
I am very much not the target market for a live-action Lilo & Stitch remake, as this is aimed at people nostalgic for the original and little kids who think Stitch is adorable. I apologize, but this new version of him just looks (AND SOUNDS) annoying to me. (open)
M3GAN 2.0
I’m even less optimistic about a sequel to M3GAN where they ditch the horror aspects to turn the franchise into a Terminator-esque action series. It might be campy enough to be hilarious, but it makes me tired. (June 27)
action-packed blast of John Wick-ish adrenaline, but the real test will be if the film can effectively walk the line of comedic action or end up in the pile of forgettable outings like Bullet Train or Fall Guy. I’ll be there anyway since I’m always rooting for Hartnett. (open)
Final Destination: Bloodlines
I’ve been waiting 14 long years for another entry into this sublimely gory and hilarious franchise and I know I’m not the only one. The idea of someone cheating death only for the Grim Reaper to come for them anyway is evergreen, and the movies have done a delightful job setting up horrific Rube Goldberg-ian accidents for the characters to get sucked into. All five earlier films have their highs and lows, but I’m pretty excited to see what modern prosthetics and special effects have in store for us with this one. (open)
How to Train Your Dragon
I had hoped that Snow White would teach studios about the folly of live-action remakes, but apparently not. This looks almost shot-for-shot like the animated film, so … cool, I guess? But what’s the point aside from a cash grab? (June 13)
Jurassic World: Rebirth
The last Jurassic World movie was the worst of the franchise, so I’m not sure why they didn’t rebrand back to Jurassic Park, but I’m no
Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning While I’m a big fan of several of the Mission: Impossible movies, I outright disliked the most recent entry: 2023’s Dead Reckoning: Part One. Since Final Reckoning is a direct sequel, I’m less enthused than I should be, but if this really is set up to be Tom Cruise’s final Mission, then I guess I’ll be there. At worst, watching him power-run across a rooftop or almost kill himself for our entertainment is still enjoyable. (open)
Superman
Yes, we’ve had a lot of comic-book movies over the years, but this is James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy) relaunching the DC Universe under his own supervision. I want to see characters like The Green Lantern, Swamp Thing, Animal Man and Constantine through his twisted lens, so I hope Superman does well enough that we finally get some really weird comic stuff. I really need an R-rated Swamp Thing movie. (July 11)
Thunderbolts
I know Marvel isn’t as universally beloved as it once was, but I have an unhealthy amount of optimism for this one, mostly because teaming up Florence Pugh with Wyatt Russell, Sebastian Stan and David Harbour sounds like a blast. Plus, with Son Lux (Everything Everywhere All At Once) composing the score, the fascinating Andrew Droz Palermo (The Green Knight) as cinematographer and Joanna Calo (The Bear, Beef) on scripting duties, the creative team is filled with actual artists. If this one is a letdown, my inner 12-year-old will be heartbroken. (open) feedback@orlandoweekly.com
We’re revved up for F1, an upcoming Formula One flick starring Brad Pitt and directed by Joseph Kosinski | Courtesy photo
THAT SUMMER FEELING
A tipsheet of some of the best live music coming to town this summer
BY MATTHEW MOYER
Summer concerts are coming in as hot as the earlier-than-usual near 100-degree heat index this year (we joke to keep from weeping; must preserve any and all hydration). Orlando is getting plenty of love from big-time touring acts like the Weeknd, Maxwell, Shakira and Kali Uchis — all of which are going to be hotly contested tickets over the coming weeks. Elsewhere Chris Isaak, Garbage, Jojo Siwa, Illuminati
Hotties, Thievery Corporation and the Aquabats are playing in more intimate rooms. And keep an ear to the underground for gigs from Quintron with Aaron Dilloway, MC Chris, Planning for Burial and Profanatica. Over the next two pages we’ve got listings on the gigs local music-heads will be buzzing about, and we polled a few of our music writers for some of their hot tips for can’t-miss summer shows.
Wednesday, June 4: Shakira Whenever, wherever is, in this case, Orlando. Shakira brings her mega “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour” to an Orlando stadium in June. The Colombian singer and multi-Grammy winner may have postponed her 2024 North American tour to this year, but she added more tour stops and upgraded to stadiums because her fans demanded it. And now their patience is paying off. (7:30 p.m.,
Camping World Stadium, 1 Citrus Bowl Place, campingworldstadium.com, $73-$598)
Tuesday, June 10: Post Malone and Jelly Roll Singer and rapper Post Malone is out on a “Big Ass Stadium Tour” heading Orlando’s way with Jelly Roll and Sierra Ferrell in tow. There are only two Florida dates on this run — Miami and Orlando. Malone’s nightly setlists are a mix of old faves and newer songs from country-curious recent album F-1 Trillion. Yee-haw, y’all. (7:30 p.m., Camping World Stadium, 1 Citrus Bowl Place, campingworldstadium.com, $45.50-$345)
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Garbage play Orlando in September | Photo by Joseph Cultice
LIVE SHOWS COMING TO ORLANDO
Ben Schwartz
Sunday, July 13
Dr. Phillips Center
RuPaul’s Drag Race
Werq the World 2025
Wednesday, September 10
Dr. Phillips Center
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox
Friday, August 15
Dr. Phillips Center
Air Supply
Saturday, October 11
Dr. Phillips Center
Joss Stone
Sunday, October 12
Dr. Phillips Center
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Friday, June 20: Quintron and Aaron Dilloway
This one is going to redefine that much-overused descriptor of weird. On the one hand, you’ve got party-magus, polymath and inventor Quintron playing a solo set — which just might veer far afield from his usual alien boogie — and he’s joined not by his usual creative companion Miss Pussycat, but noise god Aaron Dilloway. Through stints in Wolf Eyes, running Hanson Records and amassing a towering discography of tapes, Dilloway has a CV like no other. His performances are a thing of feral, possessed intensity and his might just be the set of the year. (8 p.m., Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave., willspub.org, $15-$20)
Saturday, June 22: Thievery Corporation
When electronic hitmakers and international party-starters Thievery Corporation played Orlando last summer, they ended up soundtracking a wedding proposal. (She said yes!) So how will they top that feat? Who knows, but what is known is that this dance collective led by Eric Hilton and Rob Garza brings a world of grooves, powerhouse vocalists and mood lighting to spare. (7 p.m., The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave., plazaliveorlando.org, $59-$90)
Wednesday, June 25: BUÑUEL & Today
Is the Day
This is a show custom-made for the freaks and the margin-walkers. BUÑUEL is the newest project from Oxbow legend Eugene S. Robinson, which he’s concentrating fully on after Oxbow fragmented after decades. BUÑUEL finds Robinson doing what he does best: creating bruising and bruised post-metal that is unparalleled in urgent strength. Live, the hulking Robinson is like Henry Rollins but 100 times more intimidating. Meanwhile, cult favorites Today Is the Day are a roar of pure metallized hatred. (7 p.m., Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, conduitfl.com, $20)
Friday, June 27: Heart
Class-rock legends and OG Seattle rockers Heart are out on a surprising tour this summer, promising all the hits for their Orlando fans. The band, led by sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson, bring their perhaps too on-the-nose monikered “An Evening With Us” tour to the Kia Center. Each night Heart will perform two sets with no openers. These shows are notable in that they will be Ann Wilson’s first concerts back with the band since treatment for cancer last year. And that’s very much worth celebrating. (8 p.m., Kia Center, 400 W. Church St., kiacenter.com, $55.50$185)
Friday, June 27: MC Chris
Nerdcore leading light and Aqua Teen Hunger Force troublemaker MC Chris retired from touring last year after a lengthy run of dates, but thought better of it. And now he’s heading out on the road for an even longer jaunt celebrating 20
years of touring. This is a broken promise worth rewarding. (7 p.m., Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, conduitfl.com, $20)
Wednesday, July 16: Planning for Burial
The solo project of Pennsylvanian Thom Wasluck gets seriously heavy in July when he plays Orlando for the first time since 2022. Planning for Burial craft a thick and viscous sonic mix of metal haze and shoegaze shimmer that enchants and disquiets in equal measure. (7 p.m., Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, conduitfl. com, $20)
Sunday, Aug. 3: Chris Isaak
Ghostly-voiced and eternally debonair crooner Isaak plays an intimate Orlando gig, during the perfect time of year to hear sweaty, tormented ballads like “Wicked Game” and “Baby Did a Bad Thing.” For over 30 years, the platinum-selling and Grammy-nominated singer and actor has had his cake and eaten it too in ways that few others in the pop game have. He’s had his own eponymous TV show, acted in a David Lynch film and done soundtrack work for Stanley Kubrick all while being a staple on MTV. (8 p.m., Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd., entertainment.hardrock. com, $84-$344)
Saturday, Aug. 9: Maxwell
R&B innovator Maxwell is heading out on tour this summer, and he’s ready to serenade Orlando. The Grammy-winning singer will be out on a new summertime leg of his ongoing “Serenade Tour” and it’s the perfect time to hear Maxwell’s sultry catalog in the flesh. Expect the hits, and as per usual with this unique and mercurial star, deep dives into his discography and an unexpected cover or two. Lucky Daye is the touring opener. (8 p.m., Kia Center, 400 W. Church St., kiacenter.com, $71-$480)
Wednesday, Sept. 3: Garbage
Nineties alt-rock rampagers Garbage hit the road in the U.S. for their first headlining run in a decade, the “Happy Endings” tour. And it has a very happy beginning: right here in Orlando. The Shirley Manson-led band takes their latest album, Let All That We Imagine Be the Light (out May 30), across the country starting September. And that’s big bragging rights for the local alt-rock faithful. (8 p.m., Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd., entertainment.hardrock.com, $71-$307)
Tuesday, Sept. 16: Bensen Boone
Pop-star-in-the-making Boone comes to Orlando in the tail end of summer as part of a big headlining tour. Boone, co-signed by the likes of Brian May for you rockers out there, brings his old-soul pop-rock to town after game-changing performances at Coachella and on Saturday Night Live. Maybe this is a good one for parents and kids to bond over? (8 p.m., Kia Center, 400 W. Church St., kiacenter.com, $113-$490) mmoyer@orlandoweekly.com
SUMMER BUZZ: FIVE CRUCIAL GIGS YOU CAN’T MISS
But wait, there’s more! We turned to five Orlando Weekly scribes to get their personal picks of the shows they’re most looking forward to in the next few months. From futuristic R&B at a stadium to Riot Grrrlredux at a coffee shop, it’s all here.
May 30: S.M.O.P.
Bynx, 420 E. Church St., bynx.co, free S.M.O.P. are teenage firebrands birthed from Orlando Girls Rock Camp who keep the cathartic energy flowing with an exuberance and focus that honors their Riot Grrrl influences while not erring into faux nostalgia. Whenever they are playing … go.
— Anthony Mauss
June 9: Illuminati Hotties
Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, conduitfl.com, $20
I didn’t even know L.A.’s Illuminati Hotties were playing in Orlando until I started researching for this piece and all of a sudden my summer prospects went from despair to (you’re) better than ever. The indie rockers are bringing their perfectly blended tenderpunk to Conduit for an evening of sweat and kaleidosopic feels. — Ida V. Eskamani
Aug. 24: The Weeknd Camping World Stadium, 1 Citrus Bowl Place, campingworldstadium.com, $66-$543
When the mainstream masses and I are in the same fanatical, shit-losing camp, it must be over one undeniable juggernaut. Well, reigning R&B icon The Weeknd is already one of the greatest singers of not just his time but all time, and his massive Orlando appearance is as big a deal as it gets. — Bao Le-Huu
Sept. 4: Kali Uchis
Kia Center, Kia Center, 400 W. Church St., kiacenter.com, $52-$325
Uchis’ first-ever arena tour stops in Orlando late this summer, and she’ll be showing off her deeply intimate fifth studio album, Sincerely,. R&B opener Thee Sacred Souls perfectly complements Uchis’ transcendent sounds. — Lola Fontanez
Sept. 13: My Chemical Romance
Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, raymondjamesstadium.com, $92-$1,049
The only essential summer show is My Chemical Romance and Evanescence marching through Tampa in September. These two acts together are my middle-school emo self’s dream team. I can’t wait to be crying in the pit. — Ashton Colbert
Kali Uchis is ‘Sincere’ about playing Orlando | Photo courtesy Universal Music
FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHT TO PARTY
All the Pride events happening this June in Orlando
Yes, we know “our” big Pride event happens in October, but there’s still plenty going on in June. So get loud and party down — you deserve it and it makes bigots supremely unhappy as a satisfying bonus. For events happening this week, see “The Week,” page 61.
Wednesday, June 4
KaleidoScope 360°: To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar Sunset, Luminary Green Park, 437 N. Terry Ave.; free, downtownorlando.com.
Thursday-Monday, June 5-9
GayDays Orlando A multi-day celebration featuring everything from foam parties and pageants to drag queen bingo and sensational theme park events. DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld, 10100 International Drive; various prices; 407-896-8431; gaydays.com.
Thursday-Monday, June 5-9
Girls in Wonderland The country’s premier music and lifestyle festival for queer women, featuring daily concerts, dance parties, pool parties, comedy shows and more. Marriott Bonvoy Flamingo Crossing, 13279 Hartzog Road, Winter Garden; 833-314-5533.
Pulse Remembrance Ceremony Nine years later, our community honors the 49 individuals who were taken, their families, those who survived and all who were impacted. 5:30 pm; First United Methodist Church Orlando, 142 E. Jackson St.; free; 407-849-6080; pulseorlando.org.
Goblin Market: Pride Edition Enjoy 150 artists, queer bands, drag, food trucks, air-conditioned market hall, swaps, cosplay and more. Wear your best fit and come meet the Goblin King! 1-7 pm; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Drive; free; 407-491-5655; goblinmarketfl.com.
Pride and Play Fun games, fabulous raffle prizes and a good ole drag show!! 2 pm; Hourglass Brewing Longwood, 480 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd., Longwood; 407-262-0056..
Pride Drag Brunch at Citrus Club Hosted by the sensational Ranii Ram. 11 am; Citrus Club, 255 S. Orange Ave; $13.32.
Saturday, June 7
9th Annual CommUnity Rainbow Run The 4.9K race honors the 49 angels, their families, the survivors and first responders of the Pulse nightclub tragedy. 7 am; Orlando City Hall, 400 S. Orange Ave; 407-246-4279; pulseorlando.org.
Magenta’s Menagerie: Birthday & Pride Month Edition Miss Magenta Magic is excited to celebrate her birthday (and Pride Month) with you at this amazing variety burlesque show. Singing, burlesque, drag kings and more. 8 pm; ME Theatre, 1300 La Quinta Drive; $17.85; 844-6332623; metheatre.com.
Red Shirt Pride Day One of the most iconic annual events in LGBTQ+ history, RED Shirt Pride Day invites you to wear red on the first weekend in June and stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community all around the world. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom, 311 World Drive, Bay Lake; price of admission.
Thursday, June 12
Gay Men Speed Dating We don’t find anything romantic about whistles, name-tags or over-thetop party trimmings typically found at singles events so we have done away with them. 7 pm; Aloft Hotel Orlando Downtown, 500 S. Orange Ave.; $33.
Reel Pride: My Beautiful Laundrette This masterpiece introduced Daniel Day-Lewis to the world. 11 am; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; 407-629-0054; enzian.org.
Tuesday, June 17
Pride Coalition Meeting: County & City Ordinances with LGBTQ+ Impacts Learn about County and City of Kissimmee ordinances that have LGBTQ+ impacts from Osceola County Commissioner Cheryl Grieb. 3 pm; The Osceola Chamber, 1425 E. Vine St., Kissimmee; free; business.theosceolachamber.com.
Thursday, June 19
LGBTQ+ Networking Ice Cream Social An evening of socializing at queer-owned Crispy Cones. Build relationships & meet other amazing LGBTQ+ locals. 6 pm; Crispy Cones, 2415 Curry Ford Rd; free; crispycones.com/orlando-fl.
Friday, June 20
Baldur’s Gay Burlesque Get ready for a show like no other, featuring dazzling performances and jaw-dropping acts at Anime Fest Orlando. 10 pm; Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive; $19; 407-996-9700.
Saturday, June 21
2nd Annual Orange Blue and All of You UF LGBTQ+ Gala Get ready to mingle, dance and show your pride with the LGBTQ+ community. 6 pm; AC Hotel by Marriott Orlando Downtown, 333 S. Garland Ave; $20-$124.56; 407-635-2300.
Proud in the Cloud Celebrate St. Cloud’s love and diversity! Featuring food trucks, entertainment, a kids zone,vendors and music from Twila Holiday. 2-7 pm; The Ranch at St. Cloud, 5452 Jones Road, St. Cloud; free; proudinthecloud.com.
Reel Pride: The Birdcage American remake of La Cage Aux Folles starring Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Hank Azaria and Gene Hackman. 11 am; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; 407-629-0054; enzian.org.
Sunday, June 22
Reel Pride: Egghead & Twinkie Teen road movie known for being the first feature to successfully crowdfund on TikTok. 11 am; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; 407-6290054; enzian.org.
Tuesday, June 24
Spikeball: Leather and Spikes Hellhound Entertainment presents cutting-edge drag with the prize of a Bitchspike choker by Bitchfist NYC for best-dressed. Category is: leather and spikes. 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; willspub.org.
Friday-Saturday, June 27-28
Outcon Orlando Come celebrate all things LGBTQ+ pop culture. A place to come out, nerd out and be out as your most authentic self. 10 am-7 pm; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Drive; $40-$65; 407-295-3247.
Saturday, June 28
Orlando Pride Bar Crawl Celebrate Pride in style at the biggest Pride Bar Crawl. Honor love, equality and diversity while hopping between the city’s most vibrant bars and venues. 4 pm; Elixir Kitchen and Bar, 9 W. Washington St.; $15.75; elixirorlando.com.
Reel Pride: Tongues Untied Celebrate the power of queer representation through a collection of bold, groundbreaking, and deeply human films. 11 am; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; 407-629-0054; enzian.org.
Speak With Pride 2025 Hear inspiring stories, eat great food and join in our celebration. Food and drink included with ticket. 5 pm; La Costa Brava Clubhouse, 742 E. Michigan St; $23.18.
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AMERICA! F*CK YEAH?
All of the Independence Day events in Orlando that you can shake a sparkler at
July 4 in Orlando, as in the rest of the country, is sure to be a wild one in every possible positive and negative sense of the word. If you still want to get your party on, here’s the list for you! If you want to know what parts of town to steer well clear of on that day, this list is also for you!
4th of July Parade Participate in the 2025 4th of July Parade spectacular in Celebration. 7:30 am-10 pm; Celebration Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave., Celebration; free; celebrationveterans.com.
Avalon Park 4th of July Celebration Join us to celebrate the 4th of July in Avalon Park! Festivities include an apple pie bake-off, bike parade, bounce park, food trucks, community performances, vendors, music and more. 5 pm; Avalon Park, 3702 Avalon Park East Blvd.; free.
Fireworks at the Fountain 2025 Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer invites you to the 48th annual Fireworks at the Fountain on Friday, July 4, at Lake Eola Park. Enjoy live entertainment, family-friendly fun and food from local vendors. Festival starts at 4 pm; fireworks at 9:10 pm; Lake Eola Park, North Rosalind Avenue and East Washington Street; free.
Fourth of July in Winter Park Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and wear your red, white and blue to enjoy a morning of patriotic celebration. 9-11 am; Central Park, Winter Park, North Park Avenue and West Morse Boulevard, Winter Park; free; cityofwinterpark.org.
Free on the Fourth: 30th Anniversary on Park Ave. Celebration In a tradition dating from 1995, the museum will offer free admission on July 4 in conjunction with the City of Winter Park’s Fourth of July Celebration in Central Park. 9:30 am-4 pm; Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, 445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park; free; 407-645-5311; morsemuseum.org.
Horsepower & Fireworks: Old Town’s Stars, Stripes & V8s Celebration 5 pm; Old Town, 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee; free; 407-396-4888; myoldtownusa.com.
Monumental Fourth of July An unforgettable experience filled with excitement and patriotism. Delight in a live concert on the Festival Lawn, while the kids enjoy endless fun at the KUA Kids Power Zone and so much more. 7 pm; Kissimmee Lakefront Park, 101 Lakeshore Blvd., Kissimmee; free.
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EPIC FAILS
Last
week, I reported
all the reasons Epic Universe is my new favorite Orlando theme park. It still is, but here are three areas that need improvement
BY SETH KUBERSKY
Universal Orlando held its long-awaited grand opening celebration for Epic Universe last week with all the pomp and circumstance befitting Florida’s first brand-new theme park built this century, including appearances by celebrities like Gerard Butler and Danny Elfman, an earthshaking fireworks display, and worldwide media coverage. I was lucky enough to be invited to attend the multiday festivities, and also visited the park multiple times during its soft-opening period, which means I’ve now spent nearly a full week exploring Epic’s offerings. I still stand by the initial assessment I made following my first media preview back in early April, when I called Epic Universe one of my favorite theme parks anywhere on the planet. During each subsequent visit I’ve discovered new things to rave about, from the interactive characters populating each world to the delicious vegan dining options. But after investing hours examining every inch of its five “worlds” (don’t call them lands!), I must
concede that accompanying its many undeniable successes come a handful of epic fails — most of which are fixable, but a few that are fundamental. Now that the blue carpet has been rolled away and regular paying guests are pouring into the park, here’s a brutally honest look at three unfortunate elements that are holding Universal’s new baby back from achieving its full potential.
ACCESSIBILITY
Epic Universe represents a generational leap forward in theme park design if you are able-bodied, but for guests with mobility issues, many parts of the park’s architecture feel like a step backward. Celestial Park’s central hub is fairly open and easy to navigate, but as soon as you enter any of the portals you encounter the bane of Epic Universe: unending staircases.
Super Nintendo World is the most egregious offender — because it was originally designed for Universal Studios Japan’s unique topography and
including putting solar panels over a portion of the parking lot and installing water-bottle filling stations throughout the park. But the designers don’t seem to have paid any mind to Orlando’s environment, which often includes scorching heat and torrential rains. Instead of integrating large shade structures, expansive awnings, or even entire indoor pavilions into the architecture, Epic Universe features large expanses of open space with virtually nothing to protect guests from the elements, and the park has only three indoor rides that can operate during a storm.
When the lush landscaping around Celestial Park and Dark Universe finishes growing in over the next few years, the tree canopies should make those areas a bit more bearable. But other worlds — especially Super Nintendo — feel like air-fryers already, and it’s only May; I can’t imagine how many heatstroke victims First Aid will be assisting come August.
I wish Universal had emulated the air-conditioned attractions in the United Arab Emirates when conceiving Epic Universe, because the day is rapidly approaching when Orlando’s weather will feel hotter than the Sahara desert, only with way more humidity. Now, the best they can do is buy a whole lot of misting fans and fabric shade-sails to install ASAP, before visitors start dropping like flies.
ATTRACTION CAPACITY
Epic Universe is more than just the sum of its attractions, making it the rare theme park — along with EPCOT and Tokyo DisneySea — where I can go on only a couple of rides and still have a satisfying day. That being said, the average guest judges a park by its attractions, and Epic’s lineup of only 11 rides and two indoor shows is anemic even compared to Animal Kingdom, Disney’s most under-built gate.
then plopped down here in flat Florida, you have to ascend an escalator and then immediately descend steps just to reach most of the world’s offerings. But nearly every attraction at Epic Universe forces riders to trudge up and down staircases, even when it makes no sense for the storyline. Worse, most queues are inaccessible to mobility scooters, and the elevators that allow the park to claim ADA compliance seem inadequate for the volume of users.
I desperately want to force the heads of Universal Creative to spend a day at Epic in a wheelchair so they can experience what it’s like. Barring that, I’d like to send them textbooks on “universal design,” which holds that building everything to accommodate everybody isn’t just inclusive; it’s more efficient and cost-effective in the long run.
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
Universal made a number of environmentally minded moves when building Epic Universe,
Exacerbating the issue is the fact that, while Epic’s top E-Tickets should be people-eaters, with theoretical carrying capacities of about 2,000 guests per hour when working properly, most of the others can only handle half that or less. For example, the innovative track-jumping Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Madness coaster only dispatches one four-passenger car every 14 seconds, leading to long lines as soon as the park opens. Opening day attendance was capped at approximately 17,000 guests, making wait times manageable everywhere except the temperamental Ministry of Magic ride; but that will change by July when 24,000 guests are allowed inside.
To balance out its offerings, Epic Universe desperately needs more mid-tier, all-ages attractions, such as slow-moving dark rides, non-soaking boat rides and scenic transportation.
Fortunately, Universal left ample expansion space to add major new attractions to Dark Universe, the Wizarding World, and Super Nintendo World — my bet for the site of the first big addition — as well as an entire sixth world for a blockbuster IP like Lord of the Rings. After seeing the global attention Universal has garnered for their new park, I’m guessing that it’s going to grow even more Epic sooner rather than later.
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Will the mood at Epic Universe still be celebratory come the height of summer? | Courtesy photo
NATSU SHABBY
Natsu in the North Quarter delivers one of the most enjoyable omakases in town
BY FAIYAZ KARA
After my last visit to Sorekara, the two-Michelin star, four-hour excursion into conceptual culinary antics and Japanese esoterica, I placed a self-imposed moratorium on tasting menu and omakase houses.
I know, how very 1-percenter of me. For what it’s worth, the privilege of patronizing places where hushed, performative finickry is elevated to an art form isn’t something I take lightly. Such restaurants have their place in our increasingly diversified restaurant landscape — it’s just not the sort of place I get jacked about. And let’s be honest, a good many of these restaurants were borne from Michelin (with their well-known preferences) screeching their way into the Sunshine State. In the case of Natsu Omakase, a slim 12-seater in the North Quarter of downtown Orlando, it managed to snag a Michelin star after being open for just four months. Four. Months.
Restaurateurs ask me all the time what they need to do to win a Michelin star, and I tell them, “Just open a tasting menu concept with Japanese leanings.”
I don’t want to make it sound like Natsu isn’t deserving of the accolade, because they damn well deserve all the accolades. It’s more an indictment of Michelin’s practices and tourist board money grabs.
But unlike Michelin, Natsu kept a firm grip on their road to success thanks to chef-partner Stone Lin. The seasoned sushi chef established himself in New York City, most notably at Shuko, a restaurant Eater dubbed the “most exciting new Japanese restaurant” in 2015. Admittedly, Natsu roused my interest when they unveiled their $150 omakase in January of last year. It’s since been raised to $195, which is still a lot more attractive than the current climate of $300-plus multicourse affairs. But something about the low-key vibe of the place intrigued me and after a brief, pleasant chat with Lin (at the Michelin ceremony of all places!), I ended my tasting-menu moratorium. The man gleefully geeks out over ingredients and preparations with boyish abandon, and eagerly lends his encyclopedic knowledge to those who engage with him. If there’s pretense
in Natsu’s air, Lin cuts it with a knife. Literally. It’s what I really enjoyed about Natsu, along with the food, handsome blond wood surfaces, terrazzo countertops and stone paneling. The quartet of Lin, chef Anthony Esquivel, and managers Dylan Sobien and Casey Chaffin unsuffocate the whole experience with their down-to-earth likability. They don’t flex with fawning service, or force the ambience by cranking crunk, trap or boom-bap.
So when Lin served a mild Mintersweet oyster dressed with pickled shallots and chili zhoug, it didn’t really feel like the start of a special meal. But that’s precisely what it turned out to be. Japanese horsehair crab crested with hanaho-flowered Hokkaido Bafun uni cascading over salt-cured cucumber and wakame was certainly one of the prettiest things I’ve shoved into my trap this year. Tosazu jelly, made from sweetened soy, rice vinegar and mirin, punched up the flavors. Appropriate too, seeing as it’s a summer dressing and “Natsu” means “summer” in Japanese. And it was 90 degrees outside when we walked in at 8:15 p.m.
Three more “otsumami” (snacks) followed, including:
· amberjack from Kagoshima wrapped in crispy potato, dressed with a yuzu truffle vinaigrette and topped with micro broccoli and Italian summer truffle; and:
· golden threadfin bream from Oita brined in ginger water then quick-steamed to preserve its juicy texture. It was served with dashi-marinated spinach, Siberian caviar and
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a scallop-edamame slurry that my wife said was the best thing she’d eaten all year. The pre-nigiri opening then ended with:
· Nagasaki tilefish prepared using the “Matsukasa yaki” method — scales are crisped with hot oil before the fish is finished over binchotan coals. It was dolled up with micro cilantro, shaved bottarga and a purée of pickled and fermented bell peppers. And wow, what a spectacular bite it was.
Following a zappy yuzu-wasabi sorbet intermezzo, the sushi progression commenced with 10 pieces, each as flawless as the next — each popped, chewed and orgiastically relished. Shima aji, kinmedai, sweet shrimp, horse mackerel and toro to start. Hokkaido scallops were scored to look feathered before being finished with Maldon salt and lemon zest. The gathered diners were floored by the sakura masu (cherry trout) and, given the process, it’s no wonder. Lin dry-cures the fish in a salt-sugar mix, gives it a vinegar bath, then pan-sears the skin. It’s then marinated in house soy and dashi for four to six hours, depending on the size and fattiness of the fish. Even a cut as staid as akami (lean tuna) took us aback with how power-packed with umami it was. Lin’s method: a seven-day aging followed by a zuke marinade using house nikiri soy, mirin and dashi. The nikiri soy also includes sake with its alcohol burned off, kombu and katsuobushi (smoked and fermented skipjack tuna) flakes.
After downing a negitoro handroll, followed by a sip or few of Dassai Blue Type 50, a dark, brooding akadashi was served, prompting another enthusiastic response from the wife. “I’ll come back just for this!” she said.“Me too!” said her neighbor.
The red miso soup with fish-bone broth, sliced chives and lime juice was the warming finish we needed after all that sushi. I also didn’t know how much I needed the yuzu white-chocolate cheesecake paired with shiso ice cream. I can now declare shiso the best ice cream flavor ever. The burnt cheesecake is more Basque than New York, while a quenelle of that ice cream sits atop a miso butter-panko crumble and is graced with a fried shiso leaf. Gorgeous.
In true Japanese fashion there’s a wash station in the space, only at Natsu it’s situated right at the entrance of the restaurant. It’s a bit jarring, but so is the fact that only half of Natsu’s patrons use it to wash their hands upon entering. Good thing a washcloth is also provided after guests are seated. In case you’re wondering, I did wash my hands after entering. And if you’ve read this far, you’ll know I fell for Natsu — hook, line and sink. fkara@orlandoweekly.com
NATSU OMAKASE
Chefs Stone Lin and Anthony Esquivel present bites that are fussed-over yet incredibly flavorful | Photo by Matt Keller Lehman
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TAMALE CO. MODERN MEXICAN KITCHEN & BAR
Tamale Co.’s tamales are always a draw, but there’s so much else to enjoy at their festive College Park kitchen. Their torta Milanesa will draw comparisons to the street sammies served in Mexico City, but don’t overlook the queso frito, birria empanadas served on a miniature clothesline, or the pear, apple and goat cheese salad with caramelized pecans and cranberries inspired by the version served at Del Bosque Restaurante in CDMX. Open daily. (reviewed May 21) 2401 Edgewater Drive, 407-7302020, instagram.com/tamale_co, $$
LUCA TURCI
Beautiful plates of comforting Italian fare are the draw to this off-Park spot where patrons come dressed to impress. Sharable winners include meatless carpaccio of thinly sliced pears with gorgonzola, walnuts and truffle honey as well as fried burrata in a rich Bolognese. Signature items, like duck served with gnocchi and lamb shank over saffron risotto, don’t disappoint. Open daily. (reviewed May 14) 153 E. Morse Blvd., Winter Park, 407-636-2014, lucaturcirestaurant.com, $$$$
PAREA GREEK TAVERNA
The most prominent space in Maitland fires Greek staples of worth, from octopus to lamb chops to brandy-soaked vlahotiri sheep cheese. Other items not to be passed on include flaky spanakopita, lemony white sardines and warm lamb- and beeffilled grape leaves. Poofy loukoumades drizzled in honey with walnuts and portokalopita, a Greek orange cake, are best enjoyed with Greek coffee. Open daily. (reviewed May 7) 111 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland, 407-813-1158, pareagreektaverna.com, $$
EL COQUI NINJA
The Curry Ford West charmer lures islanders in with their brand of Chino Boricua — a fusion of Puerto Rican and Asian flavors in such dishes as kung pao mofongo and cuerno — or corned beef — egg rolls. Closed Monday. (reviewed April 30) 3097 Curry Ford Road, 407-270-7634, elcoquininjarestaurant.com, $$
ZEN DUMPLING
Steaming some of the best soup dumplings in the city, this Waterford Lakes hotspot also impresses with its dan dan noodles, chili wontons, Mongolian beef and spicy cucumber. Open daily. (reviewed April 23) 423 N. Alafaya Trail, 407-237-9037, zendumplings.com, $$
THE CHAPMAN
One of the biggest restaurant openings on Park Ave. in years, the Chapman celebrates the history of Winter Park with a Florida-centric menu that misses the mark more than it hits it. Of note, however, is
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the colossal lump crab cake, a must-order along with any of the deftly made cocktails. Open daily. (reviewed April 16) 500 S. Park Ave., Winter Park, 407-635-1967, thechapman.com, $$$$
TALAY
The North Quarter charmer brings a different take on Thai cuisine, one focused primarily on seafood. Panang scallops, jumbo river prawns and the signature hor mok talay (mixed seafood coated in a red curry custard served inside a coconut) are just some of the notables. Cocktails are about as pretty as the space itself, which connects to Noir Bar, a moody speakeasy. Open daily. (reviewed April 9) 861 N. Orange Ave., 407-271-4206, talayorlando.com, $$$
CHEZ LES COPAINS
Brasserie classics and familiar French dishes get modern reinventions at this second-story restaurant inside the rebranded City Food Hall in Ivanhoe Village. Chef DJ Tangalin’s skills shine in such dishes as steak tartare with bone marrow, mussels in sofrito-scented blue cheese sauce, orange-glazed duck and bouillabaisse. Closed Monday and Tuesday. (reviewed April 2) City Food Hall, 1412 Alden Road, 407-419-9900, clcrestaurant.com, $$$
CHAYHANA
Central Asian delights with an emphasis on Kyrgyzstan are worth seeking out on the western fringes of Altamonte Springs. Plov, a heady rice dish popping with pomegranate arils, plush lulya kebab, hand-pulled lagman and a stew called kuza dymlyama are all standouts. End with homemade, layered honey cake. Open daily. (reviewed March 26) 851 W. State Road 436, Altamonte Springs, 321422-0143, chayhanaorlando.com, $$$
GYUKATSU ROSE
Gyukatsu (flash-fried beef cutlets that are seared tableside by guests) is the latest concept explored by Domu’s Sonny Nguyen. Along with the 130-gram or 260-gram “proprietary cut” of crossbred wagyu are a host of sides and starches. Wagyu aficionados may find the marbling lacking, but the price point will appeal to a broader audience. Open Thursday to Sunday. (reviewed March 19) 3201 Corrine Drive, gyukatsurose.com, $$$
VOODOO BAYOU
The small Florida chain brings some true Crescent City vibes and a decent roster of NOLA staples, most notably jumbo shrimp in an infernal BBQ sauce, buttery biscuits, beignets. Redfish, gumbo and crawfish-shrimp étouffée pass muster but beware rice with undercooked kernels. Live music Wednesdays and weekends. Open daily. (reviewed Feb. 26) 7525 W. Sand Lake Road, 407-574-5755, voodoobayou.com, $$$
COUCHSURFING
BY STEVE SCHNEIDER
Premieres Wednesday:
F1: The Academy — Emerging from the exhaust fumes left by Prime Video’s First to the Finish (which dropped in March), this British-made docuseries offers its own take on the next generation of female Formula 1 drivers — and the old pro who’s helping to guide their careers. Fresh revelations Prime didn’t uncover include their extensive history of braking for mimosas. (Netflix)
Premieres Thursday:
And Just Like That … — In Season 3, Carrie learns that the lavish home she’s purchased so she can get closer to Aidan and his kids is positively overrun with rats. Hey, I’ve always thought that a touch of Lovecraft was just what this franchise needed. But my friends say I’m such a Cthulhu. (Max)
The Better Sister — Elizabeth Banks and Jessica Biel star in a series adaptation of Alafair Burke’s best-seller, in which a newly widowed media executive can only solve
her husband’s murder by reconciling with her ne’er-do-well sister. Seems like a big ask to me. What’s next, forgiveness for all those years of Indian burns? (Prime Video)
Losmen Bu Broto: The Series — The heir to an Indonesian innkeeping business hits on an unorthodox method of proving his mettle as an employee: pursuing a romantic relationship with a married guest. Meanwhile, over at Holiday Inn Express, you have to make do with a quick reach-around behind the ice machine. (Netflix)
Mad Unicorn — The true commercial history of Thailand is the foundation for a series in which a poor guy from the mountains tries to make a billion dollars with his own express delivery service. The tough part is having to raise twice that up front so you can bribe the government to shut down the mail. (Netflix)
Dept. Q — Has the lull between seasons of Slow Horses got you down? Fill the gap with
another series about the bottom-feeders who protect the British empire — in this case, a bunch of “misfit” cops under the supervision of Matthew Goode (Match Point, Watchmen). If you’re waiting for a show about the top feeders, Keir Starmer regrets to inform you there are none at this time. (Netflix)
Premieres Friday:
Bono: Stories of Surrender — The U2 frontman’s published memoir and attendant one-man show level up to their next incarnation as a documentary chronicle of his celebrated engagement at the Beacon Theatre in NYC. Viewers with VisionPro will be able to feel what it’s like to be right up there on stage with Bono — which is more than Larry Mullen Jr. can say for himself these days, amirite? (Apple TV+)
The Heart Knows — Romantic drama ensues when the recipient of a heart transplant finds himself compelled to seek out the loved ones of the donor who saved his life. Romantic drama, my patoot: That’s the plot of a Night Gallery episode I saw when I was 8, and it didn’t end well for anybody. (Netflix)
Lost in Starlight — Korean animators reveal the downside of space exploration in this story of an astronaut whose love life suffers when he embarks on a mission to Mars. Didn’t think about that angle, didja, Elon? (On second thought, maybe he did.) (Netflix)
Lulu Is a Rhinoceros — A bulldog tries to get everyone to respect her choice to self-identify
as a rhino in an animated adaptation of the children’s book some keen-eyed readers have taken as a trans allegory. Except for Lauren Boebert, who says she doesn’t go outside during allegory season. (Apple TV+)
A Widow’s Game — That’s widow as in “black widow,” and it refers to a woman from Valencia (here portrayed by Carmen Machi) who had her husband offed so she could concentrate on the four other men she was having affairs with. Gotta respect the hustle, because the only way I’m making time for intimacy with four people at once is if Blackpink accept those roses I sent them on Hinge. (Netflix)
Premieres Tuesday:
Love Island — The show returns to Fiji for Season 7, and you once again have the chance to support your favorite contestants via the official app. Unless your failure to get Phish voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has turned you off representative democracy. (Peacock)
Sara: Woman in the Shadows — Suspense fans will find themselves on, shall we say, familiar ground as an Italian government operative comes out of retirement to investigate the mysterious death of her son. Which begs the question: Why were all of these elite agents retired anyway? Is it a DOGE thing? When are we going to get a movie about a master spy who’s still a full-time public employee and only has to be brought back from a happy hour at the Yard House? (Netflix)
The Better Sister, an adaptation of Alafair Burke’s best-selling novel starring Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks, drops this week | Photo courtesy of Amazon Prime Video
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RING THEM BELLS
Sleigh Bells are heading over the river and through the woods on tour to Orlando
BY KYLE NARDIN E
Since 2010, there have been three guarantees in our society.
The first one is that social media gets worse with every passing year. To pine for the days of having a Top 8 and a profile song on MySpace, instead of having AI slop determining the fate of our democracy, is surreal.
The second guarantee is that the Magic are always going to be “rebuilding,” but this year, maybe, just maybe, with the possibility of trading for a certain player whose name rhymes with Biannis who currently hoops for the Milwaukee Bucks.
The third guarantee and the one that is a stone cold lock is that Sleigh Bells are going to release a record that is equal parts noisy, poppy, intense and loud every couple of years. Sleigh Bells — Central Jersey native Alexis Krauss (vocals) and South Florida native Derek Miller (guitar) — delivered on that guarantee this year by
releasing their sixth studio record, Bunky Becky Birthday Boy, in early April. The duo will bring the songs of Bunky Becky Birthday Boy and the nostalgia of having “Rill Rill” as your MySpace profile song on Thursday when they come to the City Beautiful to play a show at the Plaza Live.
For Krauss and Miller, making noise on stage is possible by reducing the noise offstage. The duo credits their honesty with each other as the reason the band is almost old enough to graduate from high school.
“We both deeply care, love and trust each other,” explains Krauss to Orlando Weekly. “That is what allows that longevity to thrive. Derek and I aren’t dealing with a lot of other personalities, and those conflicts bring down a lot of bands. And our relationship has been rooted in trust and communication.”
Miller acknowledges that some bands have made great music during times of high tension
(exhibit A, Rumours by one Fleetwood Mac), but that isn’t how Sleigh Bells glistens.
“Sleigh Bells stops the moment I don’t have an instrumental where I am kicking her door down to play it for her,” says Miller. “I am not exaggerating. I will text-bomb her when I have a new idea. As long as that happens we will be a band. Having music that you’re dying to play for people is the story of a record. Having a relationship like she was saying sets the stage for that to happen.”
In some ways Bunky Becky Birthday Boy is an ode to their decades of friendship. Even though their friendship is solid, like anything in life, things change. After the release of their previous record, Texis, in 2022, Miller got healthier and Krauss’ dog Riz passed away in 2023. (“Bunky Becky” was a nickname for Riz.) Another change was that Krauss became a mother, and her son is currently on tour with the band. Krauss and her new child are taking it all in.
“We were out on a walk, and Derek had hung Christmas lights where the baby and I were sleeping,” says Krauss. “He was wide-eyed looking at them and was so excited. He is in the moment of development where he is taking every moment of life in. He is surrounded by so many colorful personalities, sounds and experiences. For him it is a whirlwind, but he is up for it and thriving.”
In order to make some noise, you gotta listen
SLEIGH BELLS
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to music from different genres. The duo brought up how you can hear influences of Deftones, Cyndi Lauper, Janet Jackson and Mariah Carey on the record. Sleigh Bells was influenced by two very different New York musicians for the song “Badly”: Mariah Carey and Beastie Boys.
“The intro to ‘Badly’ is our vision of the intro to ‘Vision of Love’ by Mariah Carey,” explains Miller. “Ours is much more aggressive and ridiculous because it’s Sleigh Bells. ‘Fight for Your Right to Party’ was a huge inspiration, and there is a party in the lyrics. The Go-Go’s were a big inspiration too, and the opening lyrics are go-go. That wasn’t an accident. The song is a little tongue in cheek.”
“Roxette Ric” is a fun track with a video-game type music intro that still has the signature Sleigh Bells style. The song is also an ode to their younger selves in a way.
“There are two characters on the record,” explains Miller. “The story starts with Becky and Roxette being her best friend and they are polar opposites. It’s not that different from Alexis and I. We’re more alike now, but for a long time I was more of an extreme personality and emotional. Logic and reasoning didn’t play into my decision-making, and Alexis is more measured. This is Roxette’s anthem. She can indulge, but never overindulge, and isn’t super self-destructing.”
Fans can hear “Roxette Ric” and more when Sleigh Bells comes to the City Beautiful. This will be a homecoming of sorts for the band; Krauss has family from Florida and Miller is a native of South Florida.
Miller was going to shows at the old UCF Arena back when the Knights were a D-2 team for football. He was also a Winter Park resident for two weeks and, like most Central Florida music lovers, his life was changed when he entered Park Ave CDs.
“It was like an oasis in a desert,” says Miller about Park Ave. “Orlando is great, but I didn’t expect that record store in Winter Park. I remember going in … there’s an intimidating guy or girl behind the counter. This dude was walking around and I was like, ‘Yo what should I get?’ He walks me to the Soul section and gives me a Minnie Riperton record called Come to My Garden. He puts it in my hand and I’m like, ‘Minnie Riperton, what is this all about?’ He goes ‘It’s a Charles Stepney masterpiece, it changed my life.’ And then he walks away. I was like,‘Oh shit!’ I remember going to my car and putting it in, and it was the first time I have ever heard ‘Les Fleurs’ and now it’s one of my favorite songs of all time. There’s a song on Bitter Rivals called ‘Minnie’ that is a tribute to her. That is what Orlando means to me: discovering Minnie Riperton.” music@orlandoweekly.com
The members of Sleigh Bells ‘deeply care, love and trust each other’ | Photo by David Perez
LOCAL RELEASES
For the past few years, LeLe and the Bloodspitters have been on the fringe of the Orlando music scene in particular and punk rock in general. Apart from some shows, the quartet of Michael “LeLe” Lioce (vocals, guitar), Tom Wilkerson (bass), Nikki Sorenson (drums) and Joe Paolucci (guitar, vocals) have only had a lone EP (LeLe) to their name since their 2022 debut. Now they’ve finally dropped their first full-length album.
LeLe and the Bloodspitters occupy a decidedly outsider frequency on the punk dial with weird, burly rock that hits heavier than egg punk and rolls with a surf edge. Lyrically, they’re even more individual. The songs mostly come from the perspective of a middle-aged man, which LeLe is. It sounds simple, banal even. But did I mention that the album title is Thundersex? Or that LeLe has a penchant for performing shirtless and rocking his power Buddha bod? So, no, not exactly your average Joe.
Moreover, their songs, though personal, aren’t some self-indulgent melodrama. Instead, they’re the kind of upending that bends the humdrum into hilarity. “‘I Can’t Work (I’m Having Surgery)’ is about just that — having to go in for surgery and figuring out your work situation,” says LeLe.“‘Keys’ is about your spouse never being able to find their car keys. ‘My Baby Banged a Roadie’ is about insecurity about your spouse’s previous relationships.”
Then there are straight-up farcical tracks like “Pirate Heist,”“I Wanna Beej,”“Space Werewolves From Outer Space” and of course “Thundersex,” songs that LeLe calls “just silly, dumb and fun.” It all adds up to a cartoonish punk-rock romp that drips with character and absurdity.
Thundersex now streams everywhere and is even available on vinyl. Better yet, go see
LeLe and the Bloodspitters occupy an outsider frequency on the punk dial with weird, burly rock that hits heavier than egg punk, with songs mostly coming from the perspective of a middleaged man. But did we mention their album is called Thundersex?
LeLe and the Bloodspitters live this weekend at their release show, alongside Dunies and Leg Biters. (7 p.m. Saturday, May 31, Stardust Video & Coffee, $10)
CONCERT PICKS THIS WEEK
Uncontrolled Voltage 2: The scene frontier is no longer the exclusive turf of edgelords with guitars. In recent years, the Orlando underground has gotten wider and deeper with the rise of electronic renegades. Much of that has to do with Circuit Church, the local scenebuilder that’s acted as a catalyst and umbrella for these freaks through its label, meetups and regular showcases. Circuit Church’s new live series, Uncontrolled Voltage, gets wild and goes off-script by featuring acts in their rawest live form with free improv performances and experimental video. This second
installment features Miami modular synth artist Eden Grey alongside Orlando notables Bacon Grease, Void Modular, She Dreamed in Pixels and DivertigO, with visuals by Sasha King. It’ll be equal parts show and portal to another dimension. (7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 29, Will’s Pub, $10-$15)
Raveena, Renao: While Asian representation in general is small in Western R&B, South Asian representation is even more minuscule. But new beacons like Raveena could change that. The bright rising artist has blazed a new trail by blending her Indian heritage with American R&B, soul, pop and jazz. She’s a fresh, young face bringing a sophisticated sound that’s at once classic and modern. (Her latest album, Where the Butterflies Go in the Rain, even features a cameo by JPEGMAFIA.) Raveena’s tourmate, IndianBritish artist Renao, is also furthering the cause with his own emerging buzz. Come see the pop vanguard of the Subcontinental diaspora. (6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31, The Social, $27.50-$83.05)
Void, Midnight Vice, Antagonizör, American Mayhem: You know that old denim vest of yours? Yeah, the one that started out as a jacket and then relinquished its sleeves for an eye-frying blitzkrieg of patches, studs and spikes. Well, throw that sweet motherfucker on and get to this extravaganza of classic heavy metal. Between the horror-tastic thrash of Louisiana’s Void, the flame-throwing 1980s flamboyance of Tampa’s Midnight Vice, the evil thunder of Gainesville’s Antagonizör and the debut of American Mayhem, this will be a live headbanger’s ball of trad-metal with all the speed, solos, wails and leather that implies. Trueschool metalheads unite! (7 p.m. Sunday, June 1, Conduit, $13.92) baolehuu@orlandoweekly.com
LeLe and the Bloodspitters | Courtesy photo
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THURSDAY, MAY 29
Nekrogoblin
Cali-based goblin-fronted metal ensemble Nekrogoblin return to Orlando this week, with loud riffs and convincing couplets about how it’s actually quite easy being green. Orlando, a goblin-friendly city already (see the runaway success of Goblin Market, popping up all over town), will no doubt welcome this viral metal sensation with open arms once again. Fronted by gobliny musician and author John Goblikon (John Goblikon’s Guide to Living Your Best Life), the metallers hit big in the early 2020s with single
“No One Survives.” And from there, it’s been 24/7 goblin mode, metal-style, for this band. We, for one, welcome our new goblin overlords. 6 p.m., The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive, abbeyorlando.com, $38.49. — Matthew Moyer
THURSDAY-MONDAY, MAY 29-JUNE 2
One Magical Weekend & Bear Jamboree
Held annually across all the Walt Disney World Resorts, the high-energy nonstop party that is One Magical Weekend features a stacked lineup
of dance parties, poolside events and club nights, bringing LGBTQ+ guests from around the world to celebrate Pride … and magic. Meanwhile, Bear Jamboree, a fur-covered companion to One Magical Weekend, is geared toward bears, cubs, otters and the folks who love them, complete with a lineup of themed parties and pool hangs (also) all weekend long. Special guests include Angelica Sanchez, Jewels Sparkles and Ginger Minj, among other drag notables, and a phalanx of celeb DJs to fill the floors (and pools, and even a waterpark). Various locations, onemagicalweekend.com, bear-jamboree.webflow.io, various prices. — Juno Le
FRIDAY, MAY 30
Florida Prize in Contemporary Art
This weekend sees the return of OMA’s signature arts event, the Florida Prize, for an 11th year. Even though the local museum has weathered a turbulent last few years, the Florida Prize has never experienced a drop in quality or vibrancy. This year sees a curated lineup of thought-provoking and adventurous young and mid-career artists from all around Florida. Each artist brings to OMA either a selection of recent works or large-scale installations to fit the space. The 2025 artists are Nathalie Alfonso, Eddie Arroyo, Leo Castañeda, Kelly Joy Ladd, Amanda Linares, Kandy G. Lopez, Jiha Moon, Troy Simmons, Cornelius Tulloch and Lisu Vega. The winner of the titular Prize will be announced Friday evening at the always-glittering opening reception. The exhibition officially opens on Saturday and runs through Aug. 24. 6 p.m., Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave., omart.org, $50. — MM
FRIDAY, MAY 30
Let’s Get Shrekxual
After the sellout success of their “Baldur’s Gay” burlesque show, the local Cherry Bon Bon Productions returns with an 18-and-up only event promisingly dubbed “Let’s Get Shrekxual: A Swampy Burlesque.” With a hybrid of quirky cosplay and racy burlesque, the crew presents both a spoof of and tribute to the eminently meme-able animated tale of everyone’s favorite bright-green ogre, Shrek. The show stars burlesque performers Jessica Nova, Andy Laine and Dee Fuckinlite as the Fairy Godmother. Following the success of Baldur’s Gay, we highly recommend you buy your tickets in advance because there will be no negotiating at the door here. 8 p.m., Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, $15-$30. — Lola Fontanez
Thursday: Nekrogoblin at the Abbey
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FRIDAY-SATURDAY, MAY 30-31
Forbidden Kingdom
Kicking off the festival season in Orlando, Forbidden Kingdom challenges the typical conceptions of a music festival in a fantastical way. While featuring big EDM names like DeadMau5, Svdden Death, Crankdat and a veritable armada of DJs, the festival’s creative team draws in guests with their commitment to a narrative story they’ve developed, complete with themed stages and collectible trading cards reminiscent of Magic the Gathering. The festival’s storyline follows the clash of two enchanted kingdoms, the Cyberians and Thereons, and protagonist Alana as she navigates the chaos of a brewing war. With five stages that each correlate with an aspect of the story, Forbidden Kingdom presents an opportunity for traditional festivalgoers and Dungeons and Dragons nerds to come together and dance. But do come prepared for the not-at-all mythical heat, please. Orlando Amphitheater, Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, orlandoamphitheater.com, $174.99-$299.99. — LF
SATURDAY, MAY 31
Unity in Movement
The statewide abortion rights group and abortion fund Florida Access Network is teaming up with the local Neighborhood Fridge and promoter Montgomery Drive for a music and arts fest this weekend that will double as a benefit for both groups. Florida Access Network provides financial assistance to those with few resources who are seeking abortion care, while the Neighborhood Fridge tackles food insecurity in a city that’s become increasingly unaffordable for the average Orlandoan (those who haven’t already been priced out). The groups describe this benefit fest — hosted at Mills 50 haunts Lil Indie’s and Will’s Pub — as “a celebration of community, resilience, and collective care.” Catch DJ GAY-Z, Chelz Danielle, DJ Krazy Dazie and Nani Soul, plus a raffle and
WEDNESDAY–TUESDAY, MAY 28–JUNE 3, 2025
Caribbean eats from Flayva Thyme. Organizers note: Your ticket (sliding scale) will fund reproduction freedom, food justice and organizing efforts across Central Florida “for us, by us.” 8 p.m., Lil Indie’s & Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave., willspub.org, $20-$40. — McKenna Schueler
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 31-JUNE 1
Mayhem on Mills
Gonzo Orlando-based indie-wrestling fed
Mayhem on Mills ups sticks again — still not back on Mills proper, but honestly who needs it with some of the bougie new concepts cluttering up the strip — and heads to Longwood’s Reiter Park to put on some grapps at the Smash Beer Fest. This Saturday event sees Casey Vai, Handsome Man of Science, Terry Kid and a legion of other rumblers rumbling in the great outdoors. And since we’re planning your weekend for you, wrestling-style, the next day head over to Dezerland Park and make a beeline for wrestling memorabilia store Suplex Vintage Wrestling for a free
book-signing event with Steph De Lander at 3 p.m. De Lander, once a young hopeful in WWE’s developmental program NXT, was released in 2022. Undeterred and with something to prove, De Lander hit the indies with a vengeance, doing things her way. Now she’s a major part of the TNA roster and a newly minted author with memoir What’s The Best That Could Happen?: My Love Letter to Pro Wrestling. Both of these should be main events of your weekend. 1 p.m., Reiter Park, 311 W. Warren Ave., Longwood, facebook.com/ flsmashfest, $55.20. — MM
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Friday and Saturday: Forbidden Kingdom at the Orlando Amphitheater
CONCERTS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28
Benoit’s AudioFiles Listening Sessions 7:30 pm; Timucua Arts Foundation, 2000 S. Summerlin Ave.; 407-279-0902.
Button Down Collective 7 pm; Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $19.50; 407-358-6603.
A Choral Kaleidoscope 7 pm; Steinmetz Hall, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; 407-358-6603.
Hannah Stokes 4:30 pm; CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Ave.; free.
Ultimate Soprano Vocal Studio’s 8th Annual Spring Extravaganza 7 pm; Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $35.
Uncontrolled Voltage 2: Eden Grey, Bacon Grease, Void Modular, She Dreamed In Pixels, DivertigO 7:30 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $10.
FRIDAY, MAY 30
Cardiel, The Hamiltons, MACE 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $12.
Dylan Gossett 7 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $27.50-$80; 407-934-2583.
Bocelli: Oct. 9, Kia Center
Todd Rundgren: July 27, Plaza Live
Maxwell: Aug. 9, Kia Center
Fiddlehead, Rival Schools: Aug. 16, Conduit
Nate Bargatze: Aug. 16, Kia Center
UB40: Aug. 19, Hard Rock Live
The Weeknd: Aug. 24, Camping World Stadium
Emery 7 pm; The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive; 407-704-6261.
Forbidden Kingdom Orlando Amphitheater, 4603 W. Colonial Drive; $174.99-$299.99; 407-295-3247.
Jai’ Eagle 7 & 9 pm; Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $19.50; 407-358-6603.
John Ashley and the Swamp Bandits 8 pm; Tuffy’s Music Box, 200 Myrtle Ave., Sanford; free.
Ninja Sex Party 8 pm; The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave.; 407-228-1220.
Umphrey’s McGee 7 pm; The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave.; $30-$50; 407-648-8363.
Sleep Token: Sept. 17, Kia Center
Alex Warren: Oct. 5, Addition Financial Arena
Andrea Bocelli: Oct. 9, Kia Center
Joss Stone: Oct. 12, Steinmetz Hall, Dr. Phillips Center
Billie Eilish: Oct. 14, Kia Center
Legendary Pink Dots: Oct. 16, Conduit
Minus the Bear: Oct. 21, The Beacham
World Music Jazz Series: La Lucha 7:30 pm; Timucua Arts Foundation, 2000 S. Summerlin Ave.; $30; 407-279-0902.
SATURDAY, MAY 31
18th Annual Hurricane Party West End Trading Co., 202 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford; Featuring Mad Caddies, Big D and the Kids Table, Buck O’ Nine, The Supervillains and The Pilfers; $40-$90; 407-322-7475.
Forbidden Kingdom Orlando Amphitheater, 4603 W. Colonial Drive; $174.99-$299.99; 407-295-3247.
Gafieira Rio Miami 7 & 9 pm; Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $34.50; 407-358-6603.
Gimme Gimme Disco 9 pm; The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive; 407-704-6261.
John Daversa and Tal Cohen 7:30-9 pm; Timucua Arts Foundation, 2000 S. Summerlin Ave.; $30; 407-279-0902.
Puttin’ on the Ritz: Dueling Piano Extravaganza 6 pm; Ritz Theater at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford; $42.50; 407-321-8111.
Raveena 6:30 & 7 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; $27.50-$55.55; 407-246-1419.
Chris Isaak: Aug. 27, Hard Rock Live
The Struts: Aug. 28, The Beacham
Garbage: Sept. 3, Hard Rock Live
Kali Uchis: Sept. 4, Kia Center
Michael Schenker: Sept. 5, The Plaza Live
Tate McRae: Sept. 13, Kia Center
Aly & AJ: Oct. 26, Hard Rock LIve
Jonas Brothers: Oct. 26, Kia Center
EDC: Nov.7-9, Tinker Field
Lainey Wilson: Nov. 8, Kia Center
Warped Tour: Nov. 15-16, Camping World Stadium
Sarah Brightman: Dec. 7, Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center
Steeln’ Peaches: Eat A Peach 7 & 9:30 pm; Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $39.50.
Tchaikovsky’s Fifth 7:30 pm; Steinmetz Hall, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $45; 407-358-6603.
The Wishing Wells 9 pm; Tuffy’s Music Box, 200 Myrtle Ave., Sanford; free.
Unity In Movement 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $20-$40.
SUNDAY, JUNE 1
Bay Street, Nonsense, The Years
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After, Orange Blossom Trail, Burned Out 5:30 pm; West End Trading Co., 202 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford; 407-322-7475.
Mountain Grass Unit Summer Tour 2025 8 pm; Tuffy’s Music Box, 200 Myrtle Ave., Sanford; free.
Rejuvenation Orchestra: Sam Rivers Legacy Public Rehearsal 7 pm; Timucua Arts Foundation, 2000 S. Summerlin Ave.; 407-279-0902.
Ryan Ellis 8 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; $20-$50; 407-246-1419.
Sean Holcomb 7 & 9:30 pm; Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; 407-358-6603.
Tchaikovsky’s Fifth 2:30 pm; Steinmetz Hall, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $45; 407-358-6603.
Yandel: Sinfónico USA Tour 2025 8 pm; Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; 844-513-2014.
Young Nudy 7 pm; The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave.; $32-$147; 407-648-8363.
MONDAY, JUNE 2
BodyBox 6 pm; Wall Street Plaza, Wall and Court streets; $20; 407-917-1999.
Kaleigh Baker 7 pm; Lil Indie’s, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free.
TUESDAY, JUNE 3
Carol Stein & Jaimie Roberts 7 & 9 pm; Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; 407-358-6603.
Indie 900 Jam 9:30 pm; Lil Indie’s, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free.
Turnover 6 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $39.50-$79.75; 407-934-2583.
ART OPENING
Opening Reception: 2025 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art The Florida Prize in Contemporary Art underscores the commitment of OMA to the art of our time and supporting artists who live and work in our state. 6-9 pm Friday; Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.; $50; 407-896-4231; omart.org.
Opening Reception: The Third Act Known for his vivid palettes, intricate compositions and symbolic storytelling, Mark T. Smith has exhibited globally and collaborated with major brands like Disney, Absolut and Taco Bell, and is collected by celebrities like Jay Leno, Bang Bang NYC, Elton John and Neil Diamond. Enjoy a curated tequila tasting experience and signature soundscapeby DJ Tiny Blips. 6:30 pm Thursday; Mills Gallery, 1650 N. Mills Ave; 855-336-3653; thegalleryatmillspark.com.
FILM
Reel Pride: Paris Is Burning Where does voguing come from, and what, exactly, is throwing shade? This landmark documentary provides a vibrant snapshot of the 1980s through the eyes of New York City’s African American and Latinx Harlem drag ball scene. 9:15 pm Tuesday; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $12.50; 407629-0054; enzian.org.
Uncomfortable Brunch: The Other Side of the Underneath Adapting her play “A New Communion for Freaks, Prophets and Witches,” feminist and radical theater icon Jane Arden assembles her all-female troupe for a violent descent into the mind of a young woman labeled schizophrenic. New 2K restoration by the British Film Institute. Noon Sunday; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $11; 407-629-0054; enzian.org.
COMEDY
History Bluffs Live Comedy Game
Show A history-themed comedy game show where one of three armchair historians is bluffing and everyone, including the audience, has to guess who. 7:30 pm Friday; Casselberry Recreation Center, 200 N. Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry; $12-$15; 407-6739689; thecorner.gallery.
Jim Jefferies: Son of a Carpenter 7 pm Saturday; Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd.; $39.75-$89.75; 407351-5483; entertainment.hardrock. com.
What Do You Want From Us?! Control a stand-up comedy show with your very own cell phone. 8 pm Saturday; Framework Craft Coffee House, 1201 N. Mills Ave.; $10; 407-301-5937.
EVENTS
155th Silver Spurs Rodeo Watch the sport of rodeo’s seven traditional events: bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling and women’s barrel racing. Friday-Saturday; Silver Spurs Arena, 1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee; $15-$35; 321-6973333; silverspursrodeo.com.
Collective Corner Pop-Up at the Acre Orlando Explore a beautiful array of handmade and curated goods, vintage clothing, and a family-friendly atmosphere with a playground for the kids (and pets). 11 am Sunday; The Acre, 4421 Edgewater Drive; free; 321613-8104; collectivecornerflorida.com.
Faire of the Dog Summer Night Market Benefiting local animal shelters. More than 25 vendors inside Will’s Pub and Lil Indie’s and on the front and back patios. Food vendors, vintage, plants, records, handmade goods & more. 6 pm Sunday; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; free; willspub.org.
Goblin Market Media Swap Bring gently used media and enjoy live music, food trucks, vendors and AC while swapping treasures. Noon-5 pm Saturday; Audubon Park Covenant Church, 3219 Chelsea St.; free; 407-4915655; instagram.com/goblin.marketfl.
Let’s Get Shrekxual: A Swampy Burlesque Get ready for a swampy,
sexy spectacle where fairytales get freaky and ogres get down. A hilarious, high-energy burlesque tribute to your favorite green hero. One night only. 8 pm Friday; Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park; $15-$30; 321-316-4400.
Loose Lips A monthly thing where Central Florida’s wrongest writers share poems, stories, comedy inspired by the news. 8 pm Tuesday; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; free; willspub.org.
Sanford River Rats Opening Day Extravaganza Summer collegiate wood-bat baseball league. Pre-game tailgate party from 5-7 pm, leading up to the first pitch against the Leesburg Lightning. 5 pm Thursday; Historic Sanford Memorial Stadium, 1201 Mellonville Ave., Sanford; $5-$10; 407-328-3773.
LGBTQ
Lesbian Speed Dating We don’t find anything romantic about whistles, name-tags or over-the-top party trimmings typically found at singles events so we have done away with them. 7 pm Thursday; Aloft Hotel Orlando Downtown, 500 S. Orange Ave.; $39.60-$45.
One Magical Weekend Embark on an enchanting journey at “Unleash the Magic: One Magical Weekend 2025,” where the vibrant heart of LGBTQ+ pride and music comes alive at the Walt Disney World® Resorts. ThursdayTuesday; Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista; 407-824-1000; onemagicalweekend.com.
Orlando Bear Jamboree Orlando Bear Pride welcomes all “bears” to
Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando to celebrate the kickoff of Pride Month with pool parties, a concert and much more. Thursday-Tuesday; Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort, 12205 Apopka-Vineland Road; 407-2390444; bear-jamboree.webflow.io.
Orlando Pride Bar Crawl Honor love, equality and diversity while hopping between the city’s most vibrant bars and venues. 4 pm Sunday; Elixir Kitchen and Bar, 9 W. Washington St.; $13.57; elixirorlando.com.
Pride at IKEA Orlando A day full of color, creativity, and community! Enjoy the party with a DJ, face painting, scavenger hunt and even a flat cart parade! 11 am Sunday; IKEA, 4092 Eastgate Drive; free; 407-355-3155; ikea.com.
The Pride Cup As part of the KindRED Pride Foundation, The Pride Cup is an annual LGBTQ+ multi-sport competition held during Gay Disney weekend. Saturday-Sunday; multiple locations, kindredpride.org/pride-cup.
Pride Drag Brunch Join us for an unforgettable Pride Drag Brunch featuring the legendary Darcel Stevens, Miss Glamorous 2025 Dede Santos and Miss Transformista Newcomer Shanty Santos. 1 pm Sunday June 1; Holiday Inn Universal Orlando, 5916 Caravan Court; $28.52; 407-351-3333.
Riptide Waterpark Party Join thousands of LGBTQ+ tourists from around the world for 16 waterslides, lazy river, wave pool and a beach dance party featuring international DJs. 8 pm Friday; Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista; onemagicalweekend.com
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Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 7244 Overland Rd Orlando, FL 32810 (407) 794-7457 on June 13th, 2025 12:00PM Herbert West -Sporting Goods; Brian Douglas-Household Goods/ Furniture/Clothes/ Tv’s, Computers. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 2631 E Semoran Blvd. Apopka, FL 32703 (407) 408-7437 on June 13th 2025 12:00PM Galvez sales and services llc and/or Brittany Galvez-Household Items, Maxicia Richard-Household items, Joseph Pierce-Household items, Jess Persbacker and/or Jeff Persbacker-Household items, John Booker-Household items, Camryn Robinson-Household items, Andrew Griffith-Household items. The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Extra Space Storage 6035 Sand Lake Vista Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 (407) 337-6665 June 13, 2025, 12PM Sergio Karelovic - Misc Boxes; Michelle Reiner - Boxes, furniture, etc.; Shane Rice - Fridge and boxes; Kathy Baker - Clothes, boxes, paperwork; Cesar Ayala - Boxes, Furniture; Stanlyn Velazquez - furniture; Javier Lozano - tools, exercise eq, table; Nicholas Gonzalez - Furniture; John Robin - House hold item, kitchen ware; Joel Smith - Couple of bags of clothes. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
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 12th, 2025, at the times and locations listed below: The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage, 11071 University Blvd Orlando, FL 32817, 3213204055: Alisha Jackson: Clothing, books, sports and outdoors, luggage.
Zachary Sales: Clothing, Mattress, boxes and totes, toys, bags. Mariguel Delgado Diaz: Cabinets, Dishes, health and wellness, toys, wall art, household, furniture, boxes, basketball hoop, baby stuff. Hahdasha Wiley: Personal effects, totes, boxes. Luis Arce: Toys, personal effects, mattress, furniture, electronics, books. Nikaya Najair: appliance, clothing, mattress, furniture, boxes, bed with frame, microwave. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:00 AM Extra Space Storage 11583 University Blvd Orlando FL 32817 4077772278: Ricky Health: tables, rugs, tools, ladders, boxes; Robert Brooks: boxes, bags, toys, household items; Karen Miller: totes, Boxes, fan, wall art, headboard, mattress, and bags. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:00AM Extra Space Storage, 9001 Eastmar Commons Blvd, Orlando, FL 32825, 4079016180: Shakira Velazquez: Mobility Scooter, Car Seat, Mattress, Funiture, Boxes, Household. Kyle Noel: Mattress, Furniture, Boxes. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:00AM Extra Space Storage, 12280 East Colonial Drive, Orlando FL 32826, 3212867324: Justin Santiago: Clothing, household goods; Stephanie Salinas: household goods, furniture, clothing; Stacey Clemons: Household goods, furniture, drum set, boxes, clothing; Michael Martin: Household goods, appliances, boxes, tools; Eduardo Lozada Vargas JR: Household goods, furniture, boxes, clothing, tools; Ivelisse Gutierrez: furniture, boxes, shoes, desk The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:00AM Extra Space Storage, 14916 Old Cheney Hwy, Orlando FL 32826, 4079179151: Garett Coleman: fishing rods, saw, weight bench, fish tank; Michael Enck: furniture, wall art, clothing, figurines, dollies; Mary Montez: clothing, bags, skateboard; Jose Luis Vasquez: doors, paint, floor polisher, concrete mix, saw. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:00AM Extra Space Storage, 1010 Lockwood Blvd Oviedo, FL 32765, 4079304370: Shella Macguffie: Black Garbage Bags; Treyvon Haskins: Bag, Bookbag; Glendaley Carrasquillo: Boxes, Halloween Decor, Mini Fridge. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:00AM Extra Space Storage, 6068 Wooden Pine Drive. Orlando, Florida 32829 407.974.5165: Joviah Burns furniture. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 1:30PM Extra Space Storage, 10959 Lake Underhill Rd Orlando FL 32825, 4075020120: Denisha Jones: totes, fan, wagon, bags of clothes, cover. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:15AM Extra Space Storage, 1305 Crawford Ave. St. Cloud FL 34769, 4075040833: Robert Kizelewicz: Household items, Melissa Somers: Household items. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:30PM Extra Space Storage, 14800 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando, FL 32832 407.987.4115: Daywin Weeks: bins, clothes, gardening tools, mirror, boxes household items. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 2:00PM Extra space storage, 12709 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, Fl 32826, 4076343990: Vanessa Fuentes, Furniture, boxes, speakers. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage, 12915 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando, FL 32832 407.501.5799: Teresa Fekany; Lamps, clothing & shoes, mattress & bedding, electronics, furniture, sports & outdoors, boxes, electric scooter, vacuum. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 2:30pm Extra Space Storage, 15551 Golden Isle Blvd, Orlando FL 32828 4077101020: Beverly
Rodriguez: Bins Boxes Books; Julio Olan: Toys, wall art, mattress, household items, boxes, domino table. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12PM Extra Space Storage, 342 Woodland Lake Drive Orlando FL 32828, 3218004793: Trina Van Till Trott; household items. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 1:15PM Extra Space Storage, 11261 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando FL 32832, 4072807355: Darryll Helm- documents and boxes. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:45 PM Extra Space Storage, 9847 Curry Ford Rd Orlando, FL 32825, 4074959612: Diamond Overstreet-Stage equipment; Kahynia Rabsatt-Household goods; Maria Cifuentes-Books, boxes; Eric Paulino Couch’s bed clothes, Household goods; Frances Rivera-Furniture, clothing, shoes. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property
Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 2650 W. 25th St. Sanford, Fl 32771, 407-324-9985 on June 10th, 2025 at 12:00pm Devawn Retemeyer : household goods, Tanya Singh : household goods, Nayleemar Cruz :household goods, Christopher Patterson: household goods, JC Washington: household goods. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Extra Space Storage, #3700, 5645 W State Road 46, Sanford, FL 32771 (321)286-7326. On June 10th, 2025 at 12:00 PM Mykelan Presley-household goods. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchse up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property
FLORIDA DISCOUNT SELF STORAGE
Personal property of the following tenants will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy a rental lien in accordance with Florida Statutes, Sections 83.801 - 83.809. Auctions will be held on the premises at locations and times indicated below. Wednesday June 18, 2025, Thursday June 19, 2025. Contents: Misc. & household goods and vehicles. Viewing is at time of sale only. The owners’ or their agents reserve the right to bid on any unit, and to refuse any bid. 2580 Michigan Ave Kissimmee,FL 34744 (Wed, June 18 @
11:30am) 0469-Heriberto Cancel, 0502-Eliseo Ferrante, 0609AC-Lynette Espinosa, 0679AC-Javier Lacruz, 1058DD-Kelvin Moriano, 1249-Dennis Calagos 5622 Old Winter Garden Rd Orlando,FL 32811 (Wed, June 18 @ 1:00pm) 0316-Kurt Castor, 0513-Kurt Castor, 0563-Kurt Castor, 1056-Teresa Urqurhart, 1088-Shanice Brown, 1527-Felippe Cardelino 1996 GLA- Vessel, FL#: FL4045MV, Owner: Felippe Cardelino, 1996, ROA-Trailer, VIN: 1U4RR1711TT05749, Owner: Felippe Cardelino 3625 Aloma Ave Oviedo,FL 32765 (Thurs, June 19 @ 11:00am) 0616-Milton Ripoll, 1796-Shane Johnson; 2008 Ford F 450 Ambulance Vin #1FDXF46R98EE28864, Owner: Shane Johnson 17420 SR 50 Clermont,FL 34711 (Thurs, June 19 @ 1:00pm) 0310-Alari Jones 2300 Hartwood Marsh Clermont,FL 34711 (Thurs, June 19 @ 2:00pm) 1322-Hector Lopez, 1416-Mathew Metlow, 2143-Migdalia Khoury. Run dates 5/28/25 and 6/4/25.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2025-CA001471-O RODERICK DUDLEY, Plaintiff, vs. THOMAS CROUCH AND BRADLEY CROUCH, Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION TO DEFENDANT THOMAS CROUCH YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Complaint has been filed against you, THOMAS CROUCH, in the Circuit Court of Orange County, Florida. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to Legally Pink Law, PLLC, at 228 Annie Street, Orlando, FL 32806, service@legallypinklaw.com, within twenty (20) days of the first publication of this notice, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on Plaintiffs attomey or immediately thereafterg otherwise a Default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. DATED this 5/9/25 Tiffany Moore Russell, Clerk of Courts /s/ Brian Williams, Deputy Clerk, Civil Division, 425 N Orange Ave, Room 350, Orlando, FL 32801
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO.: 2025-CP-001232-O IN RE: ESTATE OF: DIANE MERLE ERNST, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. The administration of the Estate of Diane Merle Ernst,, deceased, whose date of death was October 6, 2024, is pending in the Circuit Court for Orange County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 425 N Orange Avenue, Orlando Florida, 32801. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s Attorney are set forth below. All creditors of Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s Estate on whom a copy of this Notice is required to be served must file their claims with the Court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s Estate must file their claims with this Court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTE SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM
FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is May 28, 2025. The Personal Representative or Curator has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of Decedent’s death by Decedent or Decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in Fla. Stat. §§ 732.216 – 732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under Fla. Stat. § 732.2211. /s/ MARY BETH KELLY, ESQUIRE, Fla. Bar No.: 84487, The Law Office of Mary Beth Kelly, LLC 1515 International Parkway, Suite 1013, Lake Mary, Florida 32746 (407) 536-5358 (800) 839-1513 facsimile P: mb@ trustmbkelly.com S: tsizemore@trustmbkelly.com S: rpackard@trustmbkelly.com Attorney for Personal Representative. /s/ KRISTIN MARIE ARISMAN, Personal Representative.
Life Storage/Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 2650 N Powers Dr. Orlando, FL 32818 (407) 982-1032 on June 13th, 2025 at 1:00PM Celina Arreguin-Tools/Displays, Youngor Yeanue-Household Goods, Oreste Mesidor- Household Goods, Bob Schmidt-Construction Equipment, Derek Nelson- Household Goods, B and C Services and/or Andrew Daniels-Collectables. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Life Storage/Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
LOST OR ABANDONED PROPERTY FOUND OR RECOVERED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF ORLANDO, FLORIDA. PROPERTY NOT CLAIMED WILL EITHER BE SURRENDERED TO THE FINDERS OR RETAINED FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT. PICTURE IDENTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.
May 2025
DESCRIPTION - FOUND PROPERTY: Phones 800 Blk W. Concord
Phone N Orange & E Jefferson St
Phone S. OBT & Long St Phone 5800 Blk I-Drive
Phone 40 Blk W. Washington St
Phone 3000 Blk C R Smitlh St
Phone Benson Ave & Polk Ave Phone Millenia Blv & Conroy Rd Phone 4800 Blk Silver Star Rd
Jewelry / Phone Long Rd & N. Lake Orlando
Bike 9500 Bacchus Tr Bike 5300 Blk Brady Ln
Currency 5400 Blk W Oak Ridge Rd FOR INFO CALL (407) 246-2445, MONDAY – THRU THURSDAY, 9:00 AM TILL 4:00PM
Notice of Public Auction for monies due on storage units located at U-Haul company facilities. Storage locations are listed below. All goods are household contents or miscellaneous and recovered goods. All auctions are hold to satisfy owner’s lien for rent and fees in accordance with Florida Statutes, Self-Storage Act, Sections 83.806 and 83.807. The auction will start at 8:00 a.m. on June 5th, 2025 and will continue until all locations are done. Auctions will be held online: www.lockerfox.com
U-Haul Moving and Storage at Maitland Blvd, 7815 North Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32810; 1102, Tazeya Collins, $2,297.90 , L63, gabriella cotton, $981.00 , C68, Audrey clarke, $1,747.87 , U102, Amy Ottman, $474.02 U-Haul Moving and Storage of Apopka, 1221 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703; 1135, BIANCA NODA, $2,139.70 , 1078, Javierre Gibbs, $1,862.95 , 1193, AMY ALLEN, $1,983.40 , 1112, monique Washington, $2,139.70 U-Haul Moving and Storage of Altamonte Springs, 598 West Highway 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714; B117, Ramesha Glover, $2,840.07 , B139, michael proferes, $2,854.77 U-Haul Moving and Storage at Semoran Blvd, 2055 State Rd 436, Winter Park, Fl 32792; 2322, jheanelle cambell, $1,648.12 , 1013, Melanie Coleman, $2,419.37 , 2276, DACIA SALLETTE, $2,160.05 , 2608, FRANCISCO NIEVES, $1,645.00 , 1094, TREAVOR LEPOSKI, $1,658.00 , 1015, Marquis Hall, $2,571.52 U-Haul Moving & Storage of Longwood, 650 N Ronald Reagan Blvd, Longwood, FL 32750; E069, heather Davis, $1,565.65 , B067, James Price, $1,212.45 U-Haul Moving and Storage at Lake Mary Blvd, 3851 S Orlando Drive, Sanford, Fl 32773; 1324, sondria anderson, $1,068.15 , 2119, Antoinette Griffin, $929.20 , 1301, Daneil Herslebs, $1,970.62 , 1629, Donald Lomneck, $2,105.65 , 1619, Donald Lomneck, $2,218.25 , 2380, Antoinette Griffin, $1,959.20 , 2035-39, GREGORY KINGSBURY, $1,833.25 , 1277, Kimberly Rodriguez, $1,820.75 , 1306, Kimberly Rios, $975.55, 1290, Jordan Lattimore, $914.15 U-Haul Moving and Storage of Sanford, 3101 S Orlando Drive, Sanford, FL 32773; 0183, Mystery Room, $1,645.50, 1182, Tyrone Gladden, $775.15, 1649, HARRY MANKER $1,263.42 , 1011, HARRY MANKER, $953.80 , 1478, Joshua Lovett, $1,243.42 , 1878, Mystery Room, $2,351.05 , 1685, MATHEW KNIGHT, $1,800.60 , 1722, Humber Millan, $787.75 , 1192, Gerald Brown, $762.00 , 1078, Mystery Room, $965.75 , 1133, Julian Towne, $857.45 , 1470, beth begendorf, $1,340.99 , 1704, Michael Lane, $1,856.60 , 1436, MARIE BARNES, $1,702.15 U-Haul Moving & Storage of Sanford at Rinehart Road, 1811 Rinehart Road, Sanford, FL 32771; 3142, Joel Ortiz, $2,185.80, 1106, Catherine Curbow, $2,989.62.
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 13th, 2025 at 10:00 AM for units located at: Compass Self Storage 3498 Canoe Creek Rd St. Cloud, FL 34772. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage
reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes and appliances, unless otherwise noted. RV037 Ylana Martinez A146 Jered Gonzalez A279 Darwin Santiago A334 Cassandra Long Run dates 5/28/25 and 6/4/25.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on June 13, 2025, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 09:30 AM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www. storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified. PUBLIC STORAGE # 07029, 3150 N Hiawassee Rd, Hiawassee, FL 32818, (407) 392-0863 Time: 09:30 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 1802 - Acosta, Carlos PUBLIC STORAGE # 08326, 310 W Central Parkway, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714, (407) 487-4595 Time: 09:40 AM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 0018 - Nelson, Devinn; 0023 - Sanchez, Leslie; 5010Tuma, Michael PUBLIC STORAGE # 08705, 455 S Hunt Club Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703, (407) 392-1542 Time: 09:50 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 5022 - benitez, vanessa; 5053 - Breedlove, Jasmine; 6181 - Murray, Lynn PUBLIC STORAGE # 08732, 521 S State Road 434, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714, (407) 487-4750 Time: 10:00 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 5014
- Floyd, Daryle; 6113 - Ventro, Andrew PUBLIC STORAGE # 22130, 510 Douglas Ave, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714, (407) 865-7560 Time: 10:20 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. C1135 - Graham, Andrea; D2212 - Jackson, Shelley PUBLIC STORAGE # 24107, 4100 John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL 32804, (407) 930-4381 Time: 10:30 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. A126 - Jones, Deondra J; B226 - Lloyd, Shaquel; B252 - Rivera, Tomas; B260 - lopez, Candy; E087 - Brandon, Stephanie PUBLIC STORAGE # 24328, 7190 S US Highway 17/92, Fern Park, FL 32730, (407) 258-3060 Time: 10:40 AM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. F616 - Holt, Ebony; G754 - prosper, Kerline PUBLIC STORAGE # 25455, 8226 S US Highway 17/92, Fern Park, FL 32730, (407) 258-3062 Time: 10:50 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. C375 - Vieira, Alyson PUBLIC STORAGE # 25780, 8255 Silver Star Rd, Orlando, FL 32818, (321) 247-6799 Time: 11:00 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 1216 - charle, Rodger; 1465 - Penn, Roderick; 2104 - Randell, Sherhea; 2144 - Wilcox, Janet; 2475Louis, Shanice PUBLIC STORAGE # 25813, 2308 N John Young Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32804, (407) 603-0436 Time: 11:10 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures. com. C061 - davis, Lakeria; D108 - Holland, Chevon; D147 - Lindsay, Sidney; F079Campos, Tisha PUBLIC STORAGE # 25814, 6770 Silver Star Rd, Orlando, FL 32818, (407) 545-2394 Time: 11:20 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 0130 - Zow, Lyric; 0165 - lafortune, marie; 0320 - Ambrosie, Faniastasia; 0478 - Jerelds, Marjorie Surgent; 0614 - Nixon, Howard; 0919 - Wilding, Nicole PUBLIC STORAGE # 25891, 108 W Main St, Apopka, FL
32703, (407) 542-9698 Time: 11:30 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures. com. 0619 - Super, Mary; 0812 - wyatt, Luigi PUBLIC STORAGE # 25895, 2800 W State Road 434, Longwood, FL 32779, (407) 392-0854 Time: 11:40 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com
0665 - McCann, Rhonda; 0684 - Hopkins, Janice PUBLIC STORAGE # 28091, 2431 S Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 32703, (407) 279-3958 Time: 11:50 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com 1037 - Infante, Jorge; 1042 - Houston, Evelyn; 1260 - Cody, Jennifer. Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. By PS Retail Sales, LLC, 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Extra Space
Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below on June 13, 2025 at the location indicated. Store 1317: 5592 L B McLeod Rd Orlando, FL 32811, 407.720.2832 @ 2:00 PM: Heriberto Diaz-furniture, supplies; Jacques Machado-suit case; Sonya Rackard-Household items; Marie F. Jean-kitchen items, boxes; Felicia Frasier-Clothes, Shoes, Bags; Ryan Tunstall-2 bedroom apt. 2 queen beds; Chrisnie Francois-house furniture; Tia Burden-household items; Wilfredo Robles-clothes, bags. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases ust 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 Extra Space
Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below on June 13, 2025 @12:00pm at the location indicated: Store 6736: 4815 w Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL 32808. Nicole BrantleyClothes, 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 cmplete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below on June 13th, 2025 at 12:00pm at the location indicated: Store 8138: 1001 Lee rd, Orlando, FL 32810 407.489.3742: Tenant Nicole Young -Toys, clothing & shoes, wall art, books, boxes, office equipment, Tenant Breanna Budhoo-clothing & shoes . Tenant Demertrise Naulingscabinets, old stuff, heavy equipment, mattress, books, household items, boxes, Melanie Gadsden Doty- Dishes, toys, clothing & shoes, electronics, household items, sports, boxes, Tenant Alvie Shoemaker- Kitchenware, lamps, files, books,
electronics, furniture, sports & outdoors, boxes, Tenant Sean Kirkland JR- health & wellness, old stuff, clothing, shoes, mattress, wall art, books, electronics, boxes, Tenant Kierra Williams- clothing, shoes, electronics. 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 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 13th 2025 at the location indicated: Store 3502: 1236 Vineland Rd, Winter Garden Fl, 34787, 407.794.6460 @11:00 AM: Christian Duprey-Totes, Boxes, Office records. 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 To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on June 12, 2025, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 12:30 PM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www. storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified. PUBLIC STORAGE # 08714, 8149 Aircenter Court, Orlando, FL 32809, (407) 792-4965 Time: 12:30 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 1104Newlin, Kaley; 1146 - Frierson, Melinda PUBLIC STORAGE # 08717, 1800 Ten Point Lane, Orlando, FL 32837, (407) 545-4431 Time: 12:40 PM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 0202 - Schauwecker, Christina; 0262 - Edsel, Candace; 2054 - Rose, Bryan PUBLIC STORAGE # 22129, 13151 Reams Rd, Windermere, FL 34786, (407) 395-2605 Time: 01:10 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures. com. 2015 - Jovine, Jazmith; 2130 - Lewis, Laketta PUBLIC STORAGE # 25782, 2783 N John Young Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34741, (321) 422-2079 Time: 01:20 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 12067 - Gema, Vanessa; 12417 - Collier, Alliya; 320 - duran, William PUBLIC STORAGE # 25806, 227 Simpson Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34744, (407) 258-3087
Time: 02:00 PM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 060 - Blinkey, Brandi; 459 - kirkland, Simea; 878 - sisso, lina PUBLIC STORAGE # 25846, 1051 Buenaventura Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34743, (407) 258-3147 Time: 02:10 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com 02102 - Maldonado, Victor; 05361 - More Homes LLC Moreno, Edison PUBLIC STORAGE # 25847, 951 S John Young Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34741, (321) 236-6712 Time: 02:20 PM Sale to be held at www.
storagetreasures.com. 1118 - Ozil, Walker; 1140 - Thompson, Shemariah; 2051 - Francis, Kareema PUBLIC STORAGE # 25892, 1701 Dyer Blvd , Kissimmee , FL 34741, (407) 392-1169 Time: 02:30 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 0064 - Ocasio, Carlos; 0083 - Peacon, Daisy; 0145 - Freire, Gabriel; 0174 - Quinones, Cesar; 2088 - ibarra, lillian m; 4031 - Pagan, Sophia; 6104 - Palladino, Steven. Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse an bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. By PS Retail Sales, LLC, 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on June 12, 2025, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 11:40 AM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www.storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified. PUBLIC STORAGE # 08711, 3145 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32826, (407) 613-2984 Time: 11:40 AM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 1116 - rath, Jean; 5003 - Fernandez, Victor PUBLIC STORAGE # 08726, 4801 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822, (407) 392-4546 Time: 12:00 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 0127 - Concepcion, Corinne; 0138 - Diaz, Sophia; 0193 - Romero, Carlos Quintero; 3031 - Chapman, Carol; 7148 - Woods, Sinyan PUBLIC STORAGE # 08765, 1851 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32826, (407) 513-4445 Time: 12:20 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures. com. 0080 – Ros, Arienna; 1014 - Acevedo, Yarimel; 2115 - Kidokinetics Orlando Wright, Bethany PUBLIC STORAGE # 20179, 903 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32807, (407) 392-1549 Time: 12:30 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures. com. E105 - G.A.G. Pest Control Inc. Goetz, Greg PUBLIC STORAGE # 24105, 2275 N Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32807, (407) 545-2541 Time: 12:40 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com.
2127 - Rojas, Reinaldo PUBLIC STORAGE # 25781, 155 S Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL 32807, (321) 247-6790 Time: 12:50 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.
com. 2428 - Lopez, Jessica; 2606 - Oliver, Charissa PUBLIC STORAGE # 25851, 10280 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32817, (407) 901-2590 Time: 01:00 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com 2262 - Tyson, Jennifer; 2699 - Skoluda, Christopher PUBLIC STORAGE # 25897, 10053 Lake Underhill Rd, Orlando, FL 32825, (407) 901-6126 Time: 01:10 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures. com. 0202 - Real Deal Investments Smith, Philip PUBLIC STORAGE # 25973, 250 N Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL 32807, (407) 901-7489 Time: 01:20 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. A041DelValle, Gardy; A076 - Peterson, Thomas; A236 - Diaz, Rafael; C347 - Simon, Jessica; C361 - Rosario, Pedro F; F565 - valentin, Armando PUBLIC STORAGE # 25974, 1931 W State Rd 426, Oviedo, FL 32765, (407) 901-7497 Time: 01:30 PM Sale to be held
at www.storagetreasures.com. A007cawthon, Jennifer; F563 - MCMAHON, ROBERT PUBLIC STORAGE # 27221, 1625 State Road 436, Winter Park, FL 32792, (407) 545-3653 Time: 01:40 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. E081 - Walden, Danielle; E183 - Atwell, Jermaine PUBLIC STORAGE # 28076, 1131 State Road 436, Casselberry, FL 32707, (407) 505-6401 Time: 01:50 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. C122 - Cepoudy, Chelsea; G017 - velez, rebecca; I012 - Bryant, Arcenius PUBLIC STORAGE # 28084, 2275 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822, (407) 545-2547 Time: 02:00 PM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures. com. C106 - Kessler, Cheryl; C230E - Tirado Jr, David. Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. By PS Retail Sales, LLC, 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080.
Notice of Public Sale: 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 13th, 2025 at 10:00 am for units located at: Compass Self Storage 2435 W SR 426, Oviedo, FL 32765 Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes and appliances. 145B – Eddie McGowan 0368 – Charles Ihlenfeld. Run dates 5/28/25 and 6/4/25.
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 13, 2025, at the location indicated: Store 1333: 13125 S. John Young Pkwy, Orlando FL. 32837, 407.516.7005 @ 10:00 AM: Kylin Crehan-boxes,dresser,clothes,Joshua Santos-car parts,tools,Ricardo Prieto Martinez-construction material,Andrae Wilson-boxes, bins. Store 3024: 11955 S Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando FL 32837, 407.826.0024 @ 11:00 AM:Kadeem Haginsmattress, clothing, backpack, bed frame, shoes. Christian Jones- Bags, boxes. Juan Rios- totes, boxes, ladder, tools, speakers. Shawn Mincey- pictures, baker racks, washer, dryer, bicycle, electronics. Ralbin Y Duarte- clothing, guitar, totes, boxes, luggage, shoes. Mathew Salvanoclothing. Jesus Garcia- shoes, closet with clothing. Kibwe Moss- couple bags, beach chair. Store 3378: 475 Celebration Pl, Celebration FL 34747, 321.939.3752 @ 11:15 AM: David Caran- Household Items; David Waters-Household Items; Othmar Castillo- Wall Art; Mary Kay MacaliHousehold Items Store 8931 3280 Vineland Rd, Kissimmee FL 34746, 407.720.7424 @ 11:30 AM: Cheyenne Massey Clothes a few boxes of personal items, Catellano Velez Geddyana full mattress, boxes,bags,baby toys etc, Khristian Parrish Household, Shakeida Jenkins Sectional couch two stands TV, bedspring chair, and pictures, Ana Gutierrez Household items, Edward Boyenger Tv’s Beds Dressers Clothes and Drums filled with stuffed animals and blankets and yard tools and tab, Angel Martinez sofa3x- tv fridge, Norman James Bond Sushi equipment, Maria del Carmen Franqui Ortiz Housegoods, David Edwards Bed couch, dresser, boxes, kitchenware, tables, Sam Wagner Bunch of stuff from house, Carlos Callejas Master bedroom, kitchen, living room, dinning room. Store 7590: 7360 Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819@ 11:45AM Jessica Church- household goods; Vines Grille and Wine Bar Jayson Lopez- paperwork, boxes, restaurant things; Lori Liebellclothing; Ben Porter- furniture Store 1334: 5603 Metrowest Blvd Orlando Fl 32811. (407- 516-7751) @ 12PM: Meronais Exavier- furniture, Krista Starkovich- furniture, Sedrick Allen- tools, Lamar Lenhardtpressure washer, Zacary Barbosa-lawn mower. Store 1335: 1101 Marshall Farms Rd Ocoee Fl 34761 (407) 516-7221) @ 12PM: Yvonne Saddler-Smith- Household Items: Steve Falahpour- Car parts: Chandler Bates- vacuum, boxes, Chest. Store 7420: 800 Beard Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787 @ 12 PM: Dynasty Carter: boxesJamilia Mosby: Houseware- Coast to Coast Holdings (Lauren Lemay): Furniture. Store 7557: 11920 W Colonial Dr Ste 10, Ocoee, FL 34761 (407) 794-6970 @ 12 PM: Magan Hanchard- furniture, Store 7865: 25 E Lester Rd, Apopka, FL 32712 (407) 5515590 @ 12PM: Mary Slaughter- furniture, personal belonging. -Allison Haire-household goods. -Kristina Baird-clothing, toys, bags, containers. -Traci Powell-totes. Store 8136: 3501 S. Orange Blossom Trail Orlando FL 32839, 407.488.9093 @ 12:00pm:Jessica Burke-Couch,Household Appliances,Toys,Electronics,Clothes,Shoes,Totes,Boxes:Breasia Jenkins-Couches,Dressors,Boxes:Kwame
Asante-Boxes,Clothes Shoes,Arcade Games;Baheejah Rasheed-Household Appliances,Totes,Clothes,Shoes,Books;Ashia Mallard-Boxes,Shoes,Clothes;Debra Romero-Household items,clothes,Appliances,Bags,Toys;Dominique Thomas-Matresses,Dressors,Boxes,Bags,Housewares:Isaac Colon-Shoes,Bins,Clothes;Asif Ishmail-Clothes,Boxes,Electronics;Otis Masonville-Household Appliances,Mattress,Boxes;Jean Magras-Household Items,BoxesShoes,Clothes,Dressors:Timothy Williams-Clothes,Shoes,3-Compartment drawers,Totes,Bags Store 8778: 3820 S Orange Ave Orlando FL 32806, 321.270.3440 @ 1:00 pm Gregory D. Wilson 5 Boxes personal items/ Jailisse Rosario Moving home, content of apartment/ Deborah Freeland Household Items/ Letha Harmon full size mattress, 75” tv, 2 desks, boxes, clothes, suitcases, rug/ MONICA MCCARD Household items/ Necole Davis small items rug/ Denzel Bain Household items Store 4107: 9080 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee Fl 34747, 407.238.1799 @ 1:15 PM: Robert Tiller- King bed frame, Armoire, 4 TV’s, boxes, Linda Chaplin- Household Goods/Furniture, Elyssia Haughey- Home furnishings and boxes, Ashley Sims- Household Goods/ Furniture, Keena Tolbert- Bed, tv, futon, clothes, electronics Store 4217: 5698 S Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, Fl 32839, 754.551.4774 @ 1:45 PM: Maria Jimemez; Toys, Baby & Games, Wall Art, Sports & Outdoors, Boxes & Bags. Fernando Vega; Toys, Baby, Games, Collectibles, Boxes, Karline Gedeon; Clothing & shoes, Electronics, Bins & Suitcases. Kera Moore; Lamps, Car parts, Sport Outdoors, Boxes, Tools Supplies, Bins & Coolers. Wilfrantz Vixama; Toys,Baby,Games, Mattress Bedding, Electronics, Furniture, Sport Outdoors, Boxes, Bags, Bins and suitcases. Barry Montgomery; Appliance, Mattress bedding, Collectible, Electronic and Statue. Theresa Williams; Appliances, Lamps, Toys Baby Games, Mattress Bedding, Electronis, Household Items, Furniture, Sports outdoors, Boxes, Bins, Fishtank, Cleaning Supplies, Red Cadillac CTS NOT FOR SALE, Jeffery Warner; Arms NOT FOR SALE, Clothing Shoes, Sports Outdoors, Electronics, Boxes and bins. Emily Rodriguez; Toys Baby Games, Mattress Bedding, Furniture, Boxes, Bins & Bags. James N Bryant; Mattress & Bedding Store 6454: 2312 S. Division Ave. Orlando, FL 32805, 689-303-3205 @ 2:15 PM: Delena Thompson; luggage and bags. 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 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 13, 2025, at the location indicated: Store 1631: 5753 Hoffner Ave, Orlando, FL 32822, (407) 212-5890 @ 10:15 AM: Calvin Auerbach –clothes. Danielle Frazier – vase, chairs, furniture, decor, side tables, decorative bins, curtain rod, bird feeders, couch, ottoman, bins, boxes, stools, bags, mirror, shelves, cabinets. Ronald Tisbe – clothing, bins, stools, baby stroller, luggage, shoes, wine rack, military fatigues. Michael Hurtz
– baby car seat, vacuum, boxes, chairs, rug, carpeting, basketball hoop. Mathew Salamanca – tv, tires, tire shine, boxes, wall art, glass. Store 7057: 13597 S. Orange Ave Orlando FL 32824, 407.910.2087 @ 10:30 AM: Josue Cilea- Household items; Vimarie Cardona- Household items. Store 7107: 6174 S Goldenrod, Orlando, FL 32822, 407.955.4137 @ 10:45 AM: Nicole Valencia - 1 bedroom apartment; Kathea Johnson - beds, tvs, furniture, clotches, candles; Blonide Jonathas - table, chairs, boxes and totes; Madeline Rosado - 2 bedroom home, couches, dining table, tvs, computer, clothes, boxes, totes Store 3519: 4020 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, 32806, 407.480.2931 @11:45 AM: Joyce Adams- Household goods, furniture; Mario Crawford- Household goods; Nikki Bryan- Household goods. Store 7306: 408 N Primrose Dr, Orlando, FL 32803, (321) 285-5021 @ 12:15 PM: Alysa Jessup: Kitchen items in boxes, Alicia Agosto: 2 bed boxes, tv stand, boxes, Lemar Ramirez: bed frame, boxes, dresser, tables, TV stand, patio furniture, Yannick Kinnie: personal, boxes, Anexie Negron Pachecho: Clothes, Bags, Yannick Kinnie: clothes personal boxes shelves bikes bike parts Store 8612: 1150 Brand Ln Kissimmee FL 34744, 407.414.5303@ 12:30PM:Jayleen Garcia: personal items, decorations, household items –Jomairy Abril: boxes,beds,tv-Diego Avonce: household items Store 3526: 4650 S. Semoran Blvd, Orlando Fl 32822, 407.823.7734 @ 12:45 PM: Timothy Matthews- Books, clothes; Beverly Rodriguez- Boxes small furniture, household goods; David PattersonHousehold goods, clothes, Tv; Gessica Voltaire-Clothing, shoes, bicycle; Tonya Morrow-Household goods, furniture, washer, dryer, bedding items. Store 4109: 13450 Landstar Blvd Orlando, FL 32824, 407.601.41.69@ 1:30 PM: Luiz G. Tameirao Goncalves; Boxes and matterss. Allen Carter; Household goods. Julio Sanchez; Household Goods/Furniture. Erlinda Arguelles; Household Goods/ Furniture. Store 4227: 2334 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822, 407.930.4541 @ 2:00 PM: Stacy Comstock- Clothing, furniture; Beth Bullock- Household items, clothes; Erika Mudafort- Work stuff; Michelle Sweeney- Clothing, personal belongings; Diego Salazar- Boxes. Store 6689: 7627 Narcoossee Rd, Orlando FL 32822, 689.278.1735 @ 3 PM: Brian Smith; Lamps, Clothing and shoe, Electronics, Sports and outdoors, Boxes, Tools and supplies, TV, Sectional couch, computer chairs. Raymond Mulero; Mattress & Bedding, Household, Sports and outdoors, Boxes, Tools, Suitcases, pressure washer, latter, TV. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
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 13th, 2025 at 10:00 am for units located at: Compass Self Storage 800 Greenway Professional Ct. Orlando, FL 32824 Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. The
personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes and appliances. Carlos Morales 1313 Vivian Nival 1314 Teresa Castillo 1428 Jose Colon 1635 Magda Nieves 1644 Lolita Kollore 2106 Mackenley Benoit 2612 Yvelise P. Fernandez 2619. Run dates 5/28/25 and 6/4/25.
Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on www.storagetreasures.com ending on June 13th, 2025 at 10:00 am for units located at: Compass Self Storage 14120 East Colonial Drive Orlando, Fl 32826 Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes and appliances.#2181 Ted Mccormick #2206 Steven Beaudoin #2304 Ted Mccormick Run dates: 5/28/25 and 6/4/25.
Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on www.storagetreasures.com ending on June 13th, 2025 at 10:00 am for units located at: Compass Self Storage 203 Neighborhood Market Rd. Orlando, FL 32825 Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes and appliances. Unless Otherwise noted. Sandy Wallace 1029, Sandy Wallace 1030, Theresa Morales 1140, Kwanisha Weatherill 1181, Eric Hinkes 2019, Lysanne Woodson 2025, Ashley Flores 2089, Bryan Santiago 3002, Laura Vick 3147, Eveageline Dick 3148, Janeel Childs 3210. Run Dates 5/28/25 and 6/4/25.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
Notice is hereby given that Mindful Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the following times and locations: June 18th, 2025, 9:30am Mindful Storage facility: 900 Cypress Pkwy. Kissimmee, FL 34759 (321) 732-6032 The personal goods stored therein by the following:#1166-Boxes, #1129-Furniture, #1061- Households, #1064-Households, #1014-Households, #1009-Boxes, #1003-Boxes, #1002-Furniture, #F223-Boxes, #G233-Furniture, #I212-Furniture, #2115-Households, #2110-Furniture, #2106-Boxes, #2044-Bins, #2042-Boxes, #2022-Boxes, #2014- Furniture, #2003-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.
Business Analyst
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Extra Space Storage, 1170 W State Rd 434 Longwood, FL, 32750 - (407) 602-3999
June 10, 2025 @ 12:00pm. Milanna Otway: tv, couch, bed, night stands, coffee tables Clothing. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE To satisfy the owner’s storage lien, PS Retail Sales, LLC will sell at public lien sale on June 13, 2025, the personal property in the below-listed units, which may include but are not limited to: household and personal items, office and other equipment. The public sale of these items will begin at 09:30 AM and continue until all units are sold. The lien sale is to be held at the online auction website, www.storagetreasures.com, where indicated. For online lien sales, bids will be accepted until 2 hours after the time of the sale specified. PUBLIC STORAGE # 25842, 51 Spring Vista Dr, Debary, FL 32713, (386) 202-2956 Time: 09:40 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. 00544 - Cater, Scott; 00547 - Coffey, Christine; 00914 - Wells, Mary Ann PUBLIC STORAGE # 25438, 2905 South Orlando Drive, Sanford, FL 32773, (407) 545-6715 Time: 09:50 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures. com. J613 - Williams, Joanne PUBLIC STORAGE # 24326, 570 N US Highway 17 92, Longwood, FL 32750, (407) 505-7649
Time: 10:20 AM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. C375 - Hernandez, Virginia; G002 - Silva, Anthony PUBLIC STORAGE # 07030, 360 State Road 434 East, Longwood, FL 32750, (407) 392-1525
Time: 10:30 AM Sale to be held at www. storagetreasures.com. 1127 - Michalski, Joseph PUBLIC STORAGE # 23118, 141 W State Road 434, Winter Springs, FL 32708, (407) 512-0425 Time: 10:40 AM Sale to be held at www.storagetreasures.com. B087 - slater, Lindsey. Public sale terms, rules, and regulations will be made available prior to the sale. All sales are subject to cancellation. We reserve the right to refuse any bid. Payment must be in cash or credit card-no checks. Buyers must secure the units with their own personal locks. To claim tax-exempt status, original RESALE certificates for each space purchased is required. By PS Retail Sales, LLC, 701 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201. (818) 244-8080.
Ocoee (Orange County)
Analyze operational data. Track and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs). Generate detailed management reports. Identify inefficiencies in services. Develop and implement efficiency solutions. Conduct research on industry trends. Provide recommendations for new services. Monitor pricing strategies. Identify potential operational risks and recommend solutions. Requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration in U.S or equivalent foreign college. Send resume to hollywoodgroominginc@yahoo. com. Renamar Services, LLC.
Cosmetologist –
Gary Lambert Salon & Spa Inc 517 S Park Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32789 FT 40 hrs/wk 5 years experience Florida Cosmetology License BILINGUAL Ukrainian and Russian strongly preferred to accommodate the needs of the salon’s multilingual clientele EMAIL LAUREN@LAMBERTSALON.COM
General Dentist. Sage Dental Group of Florida, PLLC. Oviedo, FL. Diagnose & provide appropriate dental treatment to patients. DMD or DDS. 4 yrs exp as General Dentist. Apply: https://mysagedental. com/careers-hub/
Logistics Engineer (Orlando, FL): Resp. for QC, productivity, reliability & cost of processes. Manage subcontractors’ activities. Dev. proposals & cost estimates. Coord. logistics ops. Min. req.: Bachelor ‘s degree in Industrial Engr or foreign equiv. Mail resumes to: Mariana Calicchio, 4 Work Corp, 13564 Village Park Dr, Unit 303, Orlando FL 32837.
Roofing Project Engineer in Orlando, FL. Req. Bach’s in Civil Eng., or foreign equiv. Asgmts. in unanticipated locations w/ in Orange County, FL, expected. Mail resumes to: Hodges Brothers Roofing, LLC., 6249 All American Blvd., Orlando, FL 32810.
Sales Marketing Specialist sought by a health & wellness eqpmt provider, will research & analyze mkt info for more effective mktg campaigns. HS dipl. + 2 yrs of work exp. $44928/yr. Work at 6835 Conway Rd #300, Orlando, FL 32812. Mail resume to U.S. Jaclean Inc. at 1816 W 135th St., Gardena, CA 90249.
Staff Accountant (Kissimmee, FL): Resp. for mgmt. fin. records, prep. fin. reports, ensuring compliance w/ tax laws, & providing fin. advice to clients. Manage A/P & A/R. Assist w/ annual budgets & fin. forecasts. Min. req.: Bach. Deg. in accounting or foreign equiv. + 1 yr of exp. Mail resumes to: Farah Cruz, Fail Safe Accounting LLC, 20 S Roe Ave, Ste 4, Kissemmee FL 34741.
