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NEWS+ VIEWS 7 ICYMI + ‘This Modern World’
Bigots celebrate a win in Florida, three anti-vax Disney employees claim they were fired unlawfully, and other news you may have missed last week
9 Informed Dissent
Yeah, it might be time to panic. It is not hyperbole to say this Supreme Court constitutes a democratic crisis
13 Welcome to Orlando
Getting to know your City Beautiful
15 Mark your calendars
There’s fun to be had all year long in Orlando
17 Sound travels
A newcomer’s map to the real Orlando music scene
BACK PAGES
21 High spirits
44 Selections of the Week
27 Roam if you want to
Our picks of the best things to do and see this week, plus plenty of event listings
49 Free Will Astrology
Your horoscope for the week of July 13-19
49 Gimme Shelter
It’s the dog days of summer — and the Orange County Animal Services shelter needs your help
50 Savage Love
‘Licensed and Bonded,’ plus ‘Ripley’s Believe It or Not!’
55 Classified advertisements 4
NEWCOMERS GUIDE 2022
ORLANDO WEEKLY ● JULY 13-19, 2022 ● orlandoweekly.com
Orlandoans are spoiled for choice when it comes to great bars and tasty bevs
25 Grub hub
Orlando used to be known as the “chain capital” of the world. But it’s grown up into a serious foodie destination, thank you very much Experience the wild, natural side of Orlando
31 Culture Vultures
There’s something for every eye and ear in Orlando’s theaters and museums
35 It’s such a perfect day, I’m glad I spent it with you
The ladies of Le Petite Fete walk you through a day well spent in Orlando
37 Laugh it up
Top spots to catch stand-up comedy in the City Beautiful
41 Parallel parking
Orlando residents are lucky enough to live practically next door to the world’s favorite theme parks
