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UCF-area bar Knight Library hosted an underage Neo-Nazi, local Congressional Democrats spoke out against a proposed ICE facility in Orlando, state legislators tried again to make sub-minimum wage legal, and other news you may have missed last week.
BY CHLOE GREENBERG, MCKENNA SCHUELER, MITCH PERRY/FLORIDA PHOENIX, JIM TURNER/NSF
» Orlando’s Knight Library hosted an underage Neo-Nazi ‘special guest’
In early January, videos circulated online showing a group of far-right influencers partying at a Miami Beach club while singing along to the Kanye West song “Heil Hitler.” The club, Vendome, later issued a statement saying it does not condone antisemitism, hate speech or prejudice. Other hospitality groups in the area later banned one of the influencers, an underage streamer known as Clavicular. But Orlando’s Knight Library, a bar catering to a younger crowd near the University of Central Florida, does not appear to feel the same remorse. The bar hosted Clavicular, a 20-yearold streamer named Braden Peters, marketing him as a “special guest” for their “Mandatory Monday” event. Clavicular’s platform centers on “looksmaxxing,” a controversial practice tied to the far-right-associated incel community that often focuses on eugenics and prioritizes white-associated facial features. Peters also uses racial, antisemitic and anti-LGBTQ+ slurs and rhetoric against women in his online content. Knight Library, just ahead of the event, deleted its flyer on Instagram, did not address the event publicly afterward, and did not respond to Orlando Weekly’s request for comment on the streamer’s appearance.
» Reps. Maxwell Frost, Darren Soto urged Kristi Noem not to open ICE facility in Orlando
Two Democratic U.S. Reps. from Central Florida — Maxwell Frost and Darren Soto — wrote a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Todd Lyons last week, urging them not to build a new ICE detention center in Orlando. Reports of ICE opening a processing center in southeast Orlando have emerged in recent weeks, with a reported cost of nearly $100 million, according to the Orlando Sentinel U.S. Rep. and GOP gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds visited the warehouse site in southeast Orlando near Sunbridge last week, where he spoke in support of the proposed facility. In their letter, Frost and Soto write that the warehouse being considered by ICE is not zoned for human residence and is inadequate to accommodate waste management and general habitation. If Homeland Security does wish to open an ICE facility in Orlando, city officials have claimed that, due to the federal supremacy clause in the U.S. Constitution, they are powerless to stop them.
» Advocates launched an online ‘No ICE in our streets’ petition drive In related news, the Immigrants Are Welcome Here coalition in Orlando (made up of faith leaders, social advocacy, labor and immigrant rights groups) launched an online petition drive urging local, state and federal representatives to end local law enforcement cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ensure due process rights for those detained by ICE, and to do what’s within their power to require ICE agents to clearly identify themselves, unmasked. Petitions signed will go directly to the signer’s elected representatives, based on the address they fill in with their petition. Local advocates announced their campaign last Friday outside the Orange County Jail, a county-operated correctional facility that is serving as a temporary holding center for people arrested by federal officers for allegedly being in the country illegally. The petition drive was launched about a week after ICU nurse Alex Pretti, a U.S. citizen and VA employee, was fatally shot by Border Patrol agents on the streets of Minneapolis, and less than three weeks after Minneapolis mom Renee Nicole Good was similarly shot dead by an ICE agent.
» Florida bill that would allow some workers to be paid less than minimum wage advanced
A Republican-sponsored proposal that would allow certain entry-level workers to “opt out” of being paid at least the state minimum wage advanced in the Florida Legislature this past week, getting it one step closer to passage. Under the legislation, workers in Florida who are enrolled in an internship program, pre-apprenticeship, work-study program or “other similar work-based learning opportunity” would be allowed to sign a waiver opting out of being paid Florida’s minimum wage for up to 252 days (less if the worker is a minor). The bill sponsor, Ryan Chamberlin, has claimed that an “unintended consequence”of recent minimum wage increases in Florida is that it “cripples an employer’s ability to provide more opportunities for unskilled workers.” Critics, however, said the proposal
undermines the will of Floridians who voted to raise Florida’s minimum wage in 2020 and “shifts costs onto workers who can least afford it.” The bill has cleared two of three committee stops it needs to pass in order to reach the full House floor for a vote. The bill would need to pass both legislative chambers — the House and Senate — in order to be sent to Gov. DeSantis’ desk for final approval.
» Florida voters filed a lawsuit over DeSantis’ mid-decade redistricting effort Two South Florida voters want the state Supreme Court to determine if Gov. Ron DeSantis had the authority to call for mid-decade congressional redistricting and delay candidate qualifying. A petition, filed by Miami-Dade County resident Elizabeth Pines and Broward County resident Eugene Pettis, asks the court to determine whether the governor’s Jan. 7 proclamation for a special legislative session the week of April 20 to redraw congressional districts encroached on the power of the Legislature as it proclaimed that 2026 is “a year in which the Legislature will apportion the state.” If the court determines if the governor exceeded his authority, they want his proclamation and directive to be not binding or enforceable unless the Legislature passes a reapportionment plan or enacts legislation to undergo redistricting this year. Redrawing lines in the middle of the decade would be highly unusual, as redistricting traditionally occurs after the U.S. Census is released. Democracy Docket states that the petition request is important because Florida could be the fourth GOP-led state to undergo mid-decade redistricting to assist President Donald Trump’s effort to maintain Republican control of the U.S. House.
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ROE OVER
Activists aren’t giving up the fight for women’s reproductive justice
BY BARRINGTON SALMON, FLORIDA PHOENIX
“One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman.” — Simone de Beauvoir
It’s not too far-fetched to look at the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 2022 evisceration of Roe v. Wade as the canary in the coal mine. The high court’s reversal of this long-established legal precedent has roiled the lives and livelihoods of more than half America’s population.
Since the ruling, far-right Republican policymakers have relentlessly peeled away what was thought to be an unalienable constitutional right for America’s women. These actions by Republican-led legislatures in at least 26 states have shattered the lives of childbearing-age women and their families in these states.
In Florida, May 1, 2024, is remembered as the day that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ six-week abortion ban went into effect. Despite a robust struggle to blunt the effort, supporters of reproductive healthcare and access to abortion fell short when that year’s ballot amendment failed to reach the required 60 percent.
In the aftermath, millions of Florida women had their reproductive healthcare protections snatched away.
Even with this victory, DeSantis and the anti-abortion lobby continue to push against as many legal, political and constitutional boundaries as they can while challenging, ignoring or defying courts that try to rein them in.
Florida’s six-week ban is creating insurmountable barriers to abortion care for many patients. Clinicians describe how the unworkability of the ban’s narrow exceptions and the “severe chilling effect on abortion provision caused by the sweeping criminalization of abortion from a very early stage of pregnancy are endangering patients’ health and survival and impairing clinicians’ ability to comply with their ethical obligations and medical standards of care,” according to a report by Physicians for Human Rights.
The Florida ban replaced a 15-week ban instituted a month after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. “Anyone who performs or participates in the termination of a pregnancy faces a third-degree felony charge and up to five years in prison,” the report reads. “Unlike other states, Florida’s ban does not clearly exempt pregnant people themselves from prosecution.”
While the law includes exceptions in cases of preterm rupture of membranes, gestational tumors and ectopic pregnancies, the guidelines “lack medical clarity, further confusing clinicians,” the physicians group explained. Baptist News Global, in an alarming October
2024 article, warned that women were dying because of vague abortion laws. These deaths are exceptionally difficult to document because lawmakers have purposely chosen not to chronicle or make publicly available such information, but there are stories in Florida, Texas, Indiana and elsewhere detailing the human costs of this onerous law.
Doctors “described the serious and manifold harms the ban is causing pregnant people in the state who seek reproductive health care,” the article reported.
“The six-week ban is unclear in its guidelines and introduces barriers to care, delays in emergency reproductive services and deviations from standard medical care. Moreover, the steep penalties, particularly when combined with other laws, create intensified fear and confusion among healthcare providers who do not know in what cases they legally can or cannot provide abortion care, creating strain in the patient-clinician relationship and inducing providers and trainees to leave the state.”
Health experts say Florida’s abortion restrictions, particularly the six-week ban, create significant health, economic and social harm, especially for women facing barriers to essential care, increased health risks (especially for maternal mortality), financial setbacks (lost wages or education) and mental health concerns like anxiety and depression.
Yet bans prevent adequate access to care while placing barriers to timely medical care even for miscarriages or life-threatening situations.
Black women and survivors of sexual violence, who face complex proof requirements for exceptions. These restrictions increase unwanted pregnancies, leading to more poverty and harm to families, despite research showing that access to abortion improves women’s economic stability and well-being.
According to Reproduction Justice for All, “2025 affirmed critical truths that will be at the forefront of our fight in 2026 — voters continue to reject abortion bans and support reproductive freedom champions at the ballot box; anti-abortion actors are escalating, not retreating, despite their proven unpopularity; and the human cost of abortion bans is mounting while the full damage is still untold.”
And as the country moves into a new year, the Republican war against women shows no sign of abating.
Twenty-five years since the FDA approved mifepristone — which has been rigorously studied and used safely by more than 7.5 million people — Trump and his MAGA allies are using every branch and level of government, including the courts, Congress and administrative agencies like the Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services, to block access to mifepristone. Meanwhile, Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley introduced a bill in the Senate to ban the mailing of mifepristone. House Republicans have introduced similar legislation.
Reproductive justice advocate Jessica Valenti characterized the effect of the anti-abortion crusade as “a nightmare.”
preparing” for the outcome, Valenti wrote, noting that groups like Planned Parenthood of South, East and North Florida, for example, had “been strengthening their partnerships with providers in pro-choice states so they can refer people elsewhere.”
EARTHQUAKES
Abortion and the reproductive justice providers made sure that there were all “the right people in place with scheduling, making sure we can fit as many patients in as possible. Education is the biggest part really, just making sure Floridians are educated about what’s about to happen come May 1,” when the six-week ban took effect.
Reproductive justice advocates and other experts have likened the Florida and Arizona abortion bans to earthquakes that have significantly altered America’s abortion landscape. But that has not caused them to run away from the challenge. Valenti, Planned Parenthood, the American Civil Liberties Union, the Center for Reproductive Rights and a phalanx of activists are fighting back, using a variety of methods to blunt this anti-woman assault.
The methods vary: legal challenges, legislative advocacy, funding for abortion access and direct action to protect clinics. Key strategies include supporting these organizations, funding patient travel and care, establishing buffer zones to prevent harassment, and passing state-level protections for reproductive rights.
For reproductive justice advocates, this fight is far from over, as abortion opponents — aided and abetted by Trump, Republican members of Congress and state legislators — continue to ratchet up the stakes.
Ms. Magazine encapsulates what American women face with the next prong of MAGA control of women: Project 2026, an extension of Project 2025 described as a group of people bent on reducing “the supply and demand for abortion at all stages.”
Reproductive justice advocate Jessica Valenti characterized the effect of the anti-abortion crusade as ‘a nightmare,’ predicting the ‘impact isn’t only going to be felt in Florida, but across the South.’
‘NIGHTMARE’
The abortion ban is forcing Florida women to travel out of state for care and delay vital medical treatment, and imposes severe economic hardships on them, limiting education and workforce participation. These disproportionately affect
“[T]his impact isn’t only going to be felt in Florida, but across the South,” she wrote in her newsletter in April 2024, after the Florida Supreme Court upheld the six-week abortion ban.
“Florida abortion clinics have been
“Project 2026 lays out a government redesigned to control women’s bodies, erase LGBTQ+ lives, dismantle civil rights protections and roll back decades of hard-won progress. Wrapped in the language of ‘family,’‘sovereignty’ and ‘restoring America,’ it is a direct attempt to impose a narrow, rigid ideology on an entire nation,” the magazine wrote.
“Make no mistake: This is a plan for forced motherhood, government-policed gender and the end of women’s equality as we know it,” the article continues. “[We] know exactly what this means. A country where a woman’s future is no longer her own.”
This story originally appeared on the Florida Phoenix. Florida Phoenix is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Contact editor Michael Moline for questions at info@floridaphoenix.com.
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Florida moves to reward employers who make it harder for their workers to unionize
BY MCKENNA SCHUELER
Florida lawmakers are advancing cookie-cutter legislation from the American Legislative Exchange Council, a corporate-funded “bill mill,” that would incentivize private sector employers to make it harder for their employees to form a union.
The legislation (SB 1236/HB 1387) was approved by two panels of state lawmakers along party lines last week. It would disqualify employers, or otherwise withhold state economic development incentives — such as tax refunds, rebates and tax credits — from employers that agree to remain neutral during a union organizing campaign or grant a union voluntary recognition.
Under the federal National Labor Relations Act, there are two ways for workers in the private sector to form a union. Workers can go through what’s known as a card-check (or voluntary recognition process), or through an election process.
The former involves presenting an employer with signed cards in support of unionization from more than 50 percent of the workforce. If the employer, in a show of good faith, is satisfied that most workers want to form a union, the employer can then grant voluntary union recognition. This is the more expedient option of forming a union.
The other method of unionization — by going through an election process with the National Labor Relations Board — can take months, and thus may allow an anti-union employer more time to intimidate workers, retaliate against union leaders in the workplace (see Starbucks and Amazon as examples), or bring in professional “union avoidance” consultants paid hundreds of dollars an hour to dissuade workers from voting in favor of unionization.
State lawmakers themselves can’t directly change federal law to make it harder for workers in the private sector to form unions, because that’s under federal jurisdiction. But they can indirectly make it harder for private sector workers to form unions by threatening employers with the loss of economic incentives — or at least, they can try.
Critics have argued this type of policy is preempted by federal law, which gives employers the right to grant a union voluntary recognition if they believe it is the right thing to do for themselves and their employees.
The stakes for employers that play nice with unions, if this legislation were to pass, are high. According to the Florida Department of Commerce, the state incentives program paid out $16.4 million in incentives in the 2024 fiscal
year and about $12.6 million in 2025.
Nicholas Mangoni, a private sector union member and trades worker from Gainesville, argued during public testimony on the bills, “This is Big Government telling private businesses what to do.”
Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith, D-Orlando, during a hearing on the proposal in the Senate Commerce & Tourism Committee, described it as “creative union-busting.”
“The bill is compelling employer speech in the form of their freedom to not speak and be neutral, which is a violation of their First Amendment rights,” Smith said.
In addition to blacklisting companies that grant voluntary union recognition, the proposal would also prohibit employers from signing a neutrality agreement during an organizing drive — also known as a labor peace agreement — if the employer wants to receive a state economic incentive. A neutrality agreement is basically what it sounds like: an agreement to remain neutral during an organizing drive and not try to sway workers one way or another.
Sen. Ralph Massullo, the Senate sponsor of SB 1236, incorrectly stated during a committee hearing last week that his bill would actually require neutrality agreements from employers in order to receive incentives. In fact, that’s something union advocates would support.
Sunshine State, from theme park workers to construction workers and cops, do and are covered by contracts that guarantee things such as annual wage increases, affordable health insurance plans, workplace safety protections and protection against being fired for no reason.
Examples of an employer granting voluntary recognition to a union, especially in Florida — where unions are less common — is rarer, but it’s not unheard of. For instance, airport workers at Orlando International Airport’s Delta Air lounge, employed by Sodexo Magic, formed their union with Unite Here Local 362 last year through voluntary union recognition. So did Delta Air Lounge workers at Tampa International Airport, also represented by Local 362, who are getting ready to negotiate their first union contract, a union representative confirmed.
Nationally, employers like Ben & Jerry’s, clothing retailer H&M and Forever Energy have agreed to enter into neutrality agreements with organizing workers, voluntarily agreeing not to tell workers whether or not they should form a union.
Voluntary union recognition, allowing workers to form a union without an election process, has also been granted by employers such as the iHeartPodcast Network, Microsoft, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Los Angeles and Code for America.
In the building and construction trades, contractors also often source their labor through unions, according to Dr. Rich Templin, political director of the Florida AFL-CIO. Trades workers this week warned Florida lawmakers that, if this legislation passes, their jobs could be on the line.
“My livelihood relies on the success of our local contractors to secure work for us,” said Shane Tremblay, a construction electrician from Jacksonville, speaking before the Senate Commerce & Tourism Committee on Wednesday.“If this bill were to pass, our contractors would be punished simply for trying to find
‘This is Big Government telling private businesses what to do.’
After being pressed for clarification by Sen. Smith, however, Massullo took more than 20 seconds to silently re-read his bill and ultimately admitted he misspoke.
“I was incorrect. You are correct,” Massullo told Smith, an ally of organized labor who has been endorsed by unions. “They cannot have that in place.”
What does voluntary recognition look like?
Most of Florida’s workforce — roughly 94 percent — doesn’t have union representation. But hundreds of thousands of workers in the
legislation to state lawmakers across the country to file in state legislatures as their own. Florida House speaker Danny Perez is a former national chair of the organization.
Florida Rep. Toby Overdorf, the sponsor of the House version of the Florida proposal, explicitly described his bill as the “Taxpayer Dollars Protect Workers Act” during its first committee stop, directly referencing the ALEC policy template.
He and Massullo argue, in contrast to their critics, that the bill would protect workers by giving them a chance to vote on unionization instead of exposing them to potential coercion by an organizer to sign a card in support of unionization.
“We’re just saying that if we’re going to give tax incentives, we will choose those companies that have unionized through secret ballot because we believe that gives the workers the most protection,” Massullo said.
They presented no evidence of any coercion actually occurring, but insisted it was a concern they felt was necessary to address. The only member of the public who spoke in support of the legislation this week, who expressed similar concerns, was labor attorney David Osborne, the former CEO of a right-wing, anti-union organization known as Americans for Fair Treatment. Osborne, based out of Jacksonville, said he was speaking as a representative of Workers for Opportunity, an anti-union arm of the Michiganbased Mackinac Center for Public Policy that similarly lobbied for anti-union reforms to Florida’s public sector labor laws in 2023 and 2024.
Osborne, notably, is not formally registered as a lobbyist for Workers for Opportunity, potentially skirting state lobbying disclosure requirements.
“The union is allowed to recruit, make promises, and with card check, actually coerce individual employees into signing cards and deprive them of a secret ballot election,” Osborne said, speaking to the Senate Commerce & Tourism Committee. He argued that neutrality agreements “are actually more of a one-sided mechanism, not neutral.”
Templin, meanwhile, said the bill, on its face, “eliminates choice.”
“It literally says,‘Hey, if you’re going to get any state money, you can’t do this, even though you might think it’s best for your business and best for your workers and best for you.’”
or trying to use the local workforce that works under a collective bargaining agreement that’s been voluntarily recognized as such.”
A couple of copycats
This kind of legislation isn’t novel. In fact, the proposal — similar to legislation signed into law in Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia in recent years — is modeled after the American Legislative Exchange Council’s “Taxpayer Dollars Protect Workers Act.”
The American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, is a network of right-wing think tanks and corporate lobbyists that feed draft
Senate Bill 1236, nonetheless, was advanced by the Senate Commerce & Tourism Committee in a 6-3 vote along party lines last Wednesday. House Bill 1387 was similarly advanced by a House committee in a 11-4 vote, with Republicans in favor and Democrats in opposition.
A separate bill (HB 995) that would completely scrap public employees’ ability to unionize through a card check or voluntary recognition under state law is similarly advancing in the Florida House. The Senate version of that bill (SB 1296) was temporarily postponed and hasn’t been rescheduled for a hearing.
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BY ORLANDO WEEKLY EDITORS, WRITERS AND READERS
What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than to explore the central relationship in everyone’s life: the one they have with home? Whether you’re single or paired off, everyone lives somewhere, and everyone feels some kind of way about it. We’re sharing a handful of Valentines (and anti-Valentines) in these pages — Cupid’s darts aimed at Orlando by our staff, freelance writers, and readers. Luv ya, mean it!
They don’t love you like I love you
Hometown girl
Travels the world
Missing that MCO rug
The sick swans
And her chosen family
Making the city beautiful
With its old haunts
And new restaurants
I can’t keep up
With the vacant buildings
And the cost of living
Developers, investors, CEOs,
And the corporate bros. My God, the bros
Think they own our sweet scrappy city
We know better
There’s no possession in love
And Orlando is not for sale
— Ida V. Eskamani
A music lover’s Valentine to Orlando
Since moving to Orlando, I’ve been in a tumultuous love-hate relationship with the music scene.
From the thrill of an artist announcing a show in the area to seething in anger when faced with parking downtown. The Beacham, the Social, the Plaza and the Abbey have drained my bank account and stood as pillars of my Orlando immersion. While I would be several hundred dollars richer, I would also miss out on the experiences that made Orlando feel like home.
— Mia Schaeperkoetter
Love/Hate bullet points No. 1
Love:
• The queer community (shout-out to Volume!)
• The diverse indie music scene
• Nice running routes
• The Falcon
• Will’s Pub
Hate:
• I-4
• The Mouse
• TMG
• Downtown on the weekends after 9 p.m.
• Lack of public transportation
— Eva Strangelace
Love/hate/heat/weird music
I love being able to play weird music at Lou’s or Stardust or the Falcon for the same three people every time, but I also hate only being able to play weird music at said places for the same three people. I wish there was a way to reach a bigger audience.
I love being able to wear a jacket on five or six colder evenings in January, but also love being able
to wear just a T-shirt on other evenings during the year and not being cold.
I love being outside in the morning before the sun is actually trying to kill you, and the sunsets in Florida are some of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen.
Some businesses that keep life worth living: The Nook, discount bins at Park Ave CDs, Francisco’s Taco Madness, calzones from Fratello’s, Beefy King, iFresh and Lotte Market, Clemons, OMG and Boys and Girls Club thrift stores.
I hate that shows in Orlando NEVER seem to start on time. The flyer says 7, the venue says 8, half of the opening band shows up at 9. Come to think of it, nobody shows up on time for appointments here. What’s that about?
I hate having to drive everywhere. It’s usually too hot to ride a bicycle, and there’s no reliable public transportation to speak of.
— Jonas Van den Bossche
Four haikus to Orlando
A deconstructed underground scene
Mirrors the chaos —
Veganizing Tako Cheena
When I tell my children
Spatz used to let me smoke inside
The revolution will be televised
A taste of Mills
Drunken noodles
And a drunk cigarette
Freakishly sexy drag and animated androgyny
They say Orlando Keeps you queerious — Houda Eletr
Love/Hate bullet points No. 2
Love:
• A very healthy music scene
• Ever-increasing food options throughout the city
• A diverse and fascinating cultural landscape (Fringe, Enzian and everything in between)
Hate:
• Traffic and forever I-4 construction
• That we still don’t have a baseball team in 2026
• That we have so few bookstores — Pete Olen
Love/Hate bullet points No. 3
Love:
• Venues that let creatives do their thing: Will’s Pub, Lil Indie’s, Forward /, Conduit, Judson’s Live, Courtesy, Stardust Video and Coffee.
• Vinyl Record shops that make me spend money even though I don’t want to: Donut Shoppe, Park Ave CDs, Bossa N Roll Records
Hate:
• So-called “vinyl bars” where the owner complains when you play jazz and then requests EDM mashups. Wtf is that?!
• So-called vinyl bars that are really just smaller EDM clubs with CDJs and laptops. Again, Wtf is that?!!
— Nigel John
Dear Orlando …
Showed up to couples therapy “alone” back in the day, leading to two separations throughout the last 25 years, but I’m optimistic in our future together since we got back together. Celebrating nine years. In the words of Ralph Wiggum: “I Choo-Choo-Choose You.” (Unless Iceland gets more sun and becomes less touristy and expensive).
— Matt Keller Lehman
Love love love, hate hate hate
Love: Acme Superstore, alt-drag keeping the city for-real beautiful (Hellhound, Kandi Krave, Goblin Market, Gala of Ghouls, Dragged From the Grave, Creature Feature, Volume), Greenwood Cemetery, shows at the Dining Room, Drunken Monkey, Anh Hong, local indie wrestling, Chuck Schuldiner is from here, Lydia Lunch’s yearly visits, our twee-pop renaissance, underground electronic practitioners, noise
Hate: Developers swooping in to snap up any available property only to launch some of the goofiest and lamest concepts known to man or beast, cost of living now being on par with actual big-city, moneyed interests having a stranglehold on wages, public schools left twisting in the wind — Matthew Moyer
Bones and signals I love the homeowner on Livingston Street who keeps a giant Home Depot skeleton in their yard year-round. I’m too poor to buy a home or a massive skeleton of my own, but as a goth girlie at heart, it brings me immense joy to see it every time I drive past. I hate the traffic signals in my quiet, residential neighborhood that take five minutes to turn green, even when the street in the other direction is as empty as Stephen Miller’s heart.
Love/Hate bullet points No. 4
Love:
• Mills Market
But the heart continues to beat, the heart continues to house compassion and acceptance. A safe place, a light in the darkness, for the marginalized to lay their heads with the peace of mind that their neighbors will show up for them. Orlando does not let the pressures of the state take their humanity. And that’s what makes a city beautiful.
— Maria Butcher
Dear Orlando,
Orlando Weekly is looking for love and hate letters to you for Valentine’s Day. Despite moving away many years ago, I feel like I have something important to say.
You were my first safe space. You were the first place I could call home and truly feel it. Honestly, I haven’t felt at home since I left and you changed with the times.
I was a college kid ready to take on my life. You introduced me to new friends, helped me fall deeper in love, helped me laugh and have the time of my life.
You continued to be my home as time went on. I found my passion for fundraising through my internship at the SPCA of Central Florida, now named the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. I found community and my talent for event planning in my job at Homegrown Local Food Cooperative (closed). I found my love for bunnies and rabbit rescue through the Orlando Chapter of Gainesville Rabbit Rescue. I found my voice with Animal Rights Florida.
— McKenna S.
On Feb. 14, 2013, my boyfriend (now husband) proposed to me on the walk back to the car from dinner at Cafe 118 (closed). We got married a year and a day later at Guang Ming Buddhist Temple. We promised each other we would have a vow renewal every five years. Our first one was at Lake Eola among the swans, ducks and geese on a beautiful Valentine’s Day under a Spanish moss-draped tree.
you no longer felt like home. You had become a totally different town that I just did not belong to anymore.
You changed but maybe I changed a lot too. Maybe this isn’t all on you. People (and cities) grow apart. They change. Nothing stays the same. There is no constant.
I love you for who you made me, for the opportunities you gave me, and for the people you put into my life. I will always love you and hold the memories of that time when we were younger and together.
Happy Valentine’s Day, Orlando. I hope you are happy.
— Alycia Corpiel
Dear Orlando, I hate you.
I hate your poorly timed traffic lights downtown to your miserably packed theme parks. I hate your traffic and sh*tty parking options. I also hate that people think you are amazing when, in fact, you are overpriced and behind on everything. I cannot wait to get out of you and the entire state that surrounds you. Sincerely Never Yours, Me.
— Alita Fallon Gomez
Two Valentines: Anger is an energy
Dear Orlando, You’ve become the angriest, most stubborn and unapologetic city I’ve ever met — for good reason. From memorial crosswalks to City Hall to Tesla dealerships to ICE offices to every single street in downtown, you’re always pissed. And I wouldn’t change a thing. Keep standing up and making your community proud, and stay mad.
To our city’s most money-hungry: Too many new chain restaurants, bars, places to bowl
Making prices go up and leaving everywhere a small-business-sized hole
Girl, you are sucking the city’s soul.
— Chloe Greenberg
• So many coffee shops! Especially Aguila Coffee, Framework, Black Phin
• Daytime vendor markets: Faire of the Dog, Goblin Market, Monster Mart
• Tori Tori
• Local drag: Hellhound, Volume, Gala, Creature Feature
• Austin’s Coffee Hate:
• TMG owning a business on every block
• No lesbian bars!
• Parking on Mills/Downtown
• Lack of third spaces
• Not an easily walkable city
• Horrible drivers
Orlando: The heart of Florida
— Kissa Death
Surrounded by red,“American” intolerance and hate coursing through the state like tainted blood.
We moved back to Melbourne shortly after getting married. Still close enough to visit — to regularly meet our college roommate and his wife halfway between Dunedin and Melbourne at Downtown Disney, now Disney Springs. We would take pictures in front of the LEGO dragon each time we visited. Once we got “First Visit” buttons and pretended to be tourists from Oklahoma. We almost got caught by a cast member who just so happened to have gone to college in Oklahoma but we made it out alive.
We tried to move back again in 2018 but nothing was the same. So many places we loved were gone or changed drastically. I remember you being a place of community and camaraderie but gone were all of the small businesses that created this space. Along with the businesses being gone, the inflation was horrific and everyone was bitter. It didn’t seem like the same amount of people had that spark to help each other anymore.
We had to leave because we couldn’t afford our apartment when my husband wrongly lost his job. It felt like I was being pushed out of the place that always felt safe to me but looking back,
Hope springs eternal
Orlando, you’re like that old friend with THE WORST TASTE in dating . I hate how many times you’ve been gaslit and ghosted, from the Pritzkers’ Baldwin Park land grab to Glenda Hood’s infanticide of the Orlando Breaks scene to Cameron Kuhn’s many downtown “revitalizations” to Norman Pellegrini and the corrupt Central Florida Expressway Authority to Barbara Poma’s OnePulse … and let’s not even talk about Lou Pearlman. O, you have got to take off those mimosa goggles.
But I love that it looks like you’re about to lay off (or at least cut down on) the stale pale males. Your mayor’s tenure is old enough to drink and he’s bowing out; there are some exciting candidates running for 2027 (cough Eskamani). As for City Council, you’ve got three more chances to get youth and progressivism at the wheel in 2027. Leap out of the business-centric, business-as-usual rut you’ve fallen into, O, and try to be a city for all of us, not just the same old few.
— Jessica Bryce Young
It’s had many forms and even more names in its 100 years, but Orlando Family Stage is still serving today’s theater audience — and creating the audience of tomorrow
In a transient town like Orlando, where anything older than a decade is practically antique, any cultural institution achieving its centenary is certainly worth celebrating. On Feb. 3, 1926, the Orlando Little Theatre Players first presented some short plays at downtown’s Beacham Theater; exactly 100 years (and several name changes) later, politicians and patrons gathered earlier this month to honor Orlando Family Stage, which has evolved from those early efforts into an internationally recognized innovator of theater for young audiences.
Remarkably, one person has been at OFS for almost a third of a century and seen it survive several sometimes-rocky transitions, from Central Florida Civic Theatre through Orlando Repertory Theatre to today’s incarnation as Orlando Family Stage. Artistic Director Jeff Revels, who has been with the organization in all its many forms since 1995, took some time away from centennial soirees to share some memories with me, as well as his hopes for OFS’ next hundred.
Raised in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Revels graduated from Winthrop University and moved to Central Florida with some fraternity friends in late 1994. After a few frustrating months selling autographs in a Church Street Station shop, he was hired at the Civic as a props stagehand and box office assistant. “I just studied. I asked questions of every department, and very shortly I was taking on the work of volunteer coordinator,” recalls Revels, whose work coordinating field trips eventually led to leading the Civic’s education department.
Five years after he arrived, the Civic faced an
existential crisis that Revels still remembers well.
“It was a horrible, horrible time, because one by one staff members were dropping because we couldn’t make payroll. … The classes and camps and shows with children were at capacity, [and] that work was funding all of the other parts of the building; then it got to an unsustainable point,” says Jeff. “It was a weird time in which the projects being selected on stage felt like they were more for the artists at work, without any consideration of [the] audience.”
Revels made the case to the Civic’s board for a radical, education-centric reinvention, and credits former Mayor Glenda Hood for initially connecting them with University of Central Florida. “They started talking about, ‘What if we develop a Masters of Fine Arts, a graduate program in Theater for Young Audiences. Then our students can do their practical work there while doing their theoretical work in the classrooms,’” Revels remembers of the initial conversations that led to Civic becoming The Rep. “I’m like, ‘Absolutely, we could do that!’ I had zero clue what that even meant.’”
Even though he never completed his own advanced degree, Revels has now worked with UCF’s professors to design numerous pedagogical programs. One recent product of this partnership was the commissioned publication of 10 short plays about mental health for teenagers, coupled with a binder of interdisciplinary curriculum for teachers to safely guide their students through the sensitive topic. “Instead of saying, ‘Let’s talk about mental health issues’
and leaving that can of worms open, this is how to do it ethically, safely, with actual psychologists documenting and studying this work.”
OFS has also earned recognition for commissioning new TYA works, receiving funding support from the Shubert Foundation for their efforts to create original stories and popular adaptations that represent a diverse audience. “If we do not [support new shows] who will, or do our stories stop at a certain year?” asks Revels, pointing to the newly opened Tiara’s Hat Parade, a one-woman celebration of Black fashion based on Kelly Starling Lyons’ storybook. With up to six new commissions in various stages of development at any given time, OFS’ next big world premiere will be next weekend’s Lilly and the Pirates: The Musical. John Maclay’s musical adaptation of Phyllis Root’s book features songs by Pulitzer Prize finalist Will Eno and Brett Ryback, who is also the production’s music director. Although he jokes that some patrons still refuse to call OFS anything other than the Civic, and admits to still calling it the Rep when he’s at home, Revels reveals that the 2023 rebranding has helped their classes and camps rebound to pre-pandemic enrollment.“We were never a repertory theater, ever. We didn’t do shows in rep, we certainly didn’t have a repertory company of actors. I felt if we could make [an] impact with the name that didn’t describe us, we could make greater impact with the name that did describe us,” says Jeff. “We hope that the name is more wayfinding to new families for the first time, and I think that’s working.”
Fortunately, the family-focused renaming doesn’t mean OFS has abandoned their adult-oriented friends like the Orlando Fringe Festival, which utilizes several venues in their Loch Haven complex. On the contrary, Revels says they “purposely didn’t seek state funding this year because there were so many strings attached that even our rentals might go against some of what they considered ‘appropriate.’ We felt that the risk was not worth it for the funding. We would rather continue serving our constituents that we currently serve, [and] we can’t forsake the people who have been with us, and who we have been supporting and working with over the years.”
He’s consulted for theme parks and television, but Revels still calls OFS “my whole artistic home,” saying “there’s new dreams for this place every day.”
Looking ahead, his chief objective is to continue presenting stories that represent the entire community — regardless of what some detractors may say — while focusing on “finding the joy,” in deference to the emotional challenges faced by kids.
“It’s important to be seen and feel like you were seen on the stage. It’s important to hear things that you agree with and things that you do not agree with, because that is what theater is the best at: showing life in other people’s shoes [so] you can gain empathy,” says Jeff. “If our children don’t get the highest-quality arts experiences, then why would they be the audience of tomorrow?”
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[ food + drink]
GOOD TIMES
The Latin-Med fare at JJ’s Scratch Cocina is dyn-o-mite!
BY FAIYAZ KARA
The story of JJ’s Scratch Cocina is a story of constant change. And by constant change, I mean constant name change. When owner J.J. Paredes opened his restaurant on Curry Ford Road 12 years ago, it was called JJ’s Grille and offered Mex-Med fare in a fast-casual, counter-service setting. In fact, I praised the restaurant’s uncompromising take on food quality and flavor in a 2014 review. Then, in a bid to play up the menu’s diversity, it became JJ’s Fusion Grille. A few years later, the name was changed to JJ’s Fresh From Scratch, perhaps as a way to tout its unprocessed ingredients and kitchen prowess. But in its latest iteration, JJ’s Scratch Cocina, the name isn’t all that’s changed. The restaurant now operates as a full-service concept where, Paredes says, “we get to slow things down and share a more immersive
dining experience with plates inspired by different parts of the world.” I’m all for the switch, though, in actuality, it’s really a hybrid operation — folks can still order JJ’s bowls, burritos, quesadillas and even arepas from the kiosk in front of the counter.
On the full-service menu, those corn cakes are referred to as “erepa,” an indigenous term for, you guessed it, “corn cakes.” Unlike those in the pre-Columbian era, this trio of golden-griddled buns ($18.95) is cooked in higher-fat European butter and served on a fetching wood-and-marble serving board. Inside each was soft shredded cheese and microgreens cloaking pulled meats of the brisket, pork and chicken variety. A smoked honey chipotle sauce amplified the handhelds, which made for a mighty fine (and filling) lunch.
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The same could be said of the handful of tostones ($12.95) topped with avocado spread and pink garlic shrimp licked with reposado tequila, but eating five of these green plantain cakes can be texturally monotonous. I bagged two of them to eat at home later and focused instead on a plate of falafel, pita and beet-infused hummus garnished with chickpeas and pomegranate nestled alongside a bright and vibrant tabbouleh. JJ’s mom, Olivia, grew to love the cuisine of her good pal’s native Lebanon and became very adept at crafting Levantine cuisine, and it shows in this dish dubbed “Earth & Herb” ($12.95).
The label could also describe the restaurant’s interior, with its natural tones and finishes and, yes, even a live herb wall towards the back of the restaurant. It’s all very pretty and pleasing to look at, much like the “Lima” ($25.95), a beautiful presentation of halibut ceviche washed in citrus and passion fruit juices. Dressing the fish were elegantly draped slivers of red onion, red and yellow peppers, and passion fruit pulp whose seeds added a nice crunch to every bite.
The plating here is clearly meant to impress, and it does, but never at the expense of the food. A circular, live-edge acacia wood board flaunting a crackly-skinned chicken breast set in a parsnip puree ($24.95) was very much worth admiring, particularly the bundle of heirloom carrots “tied”with hollowed-out zucchini rounds and graced with edible flowers. Beet wedges, zucchini pulp, mustard greens and a dusting of candied walnuts lent depth and dimension to a not-so-average chicken dish that came highly recommended by two different servers.
The coco de playa ($12.95), billed as a “taste of Tulum,” is a dessert one of the servers said he ate every day for a week. Inside that coconut shell is a coconut crème brûlée topped with toasted coconut and garnished with basil and slivers of candied coconut. As gratifying as it was, the portion size doesn’t make it ideal for sharing. The sweet plantain cake ($11.95), also stunningly plated with a pool of crème anglaise, a scatter of candied nuts and a flower fashioned from the peels of caramelized apple, is more conducive to splitting. The cake, however, leans dry and the taste of plantain was subtle at best, but it’s hard not to appreciate the effort, technique and plating Paredes puts into this and, really, every dish.
Regulars who’ve enjoyed his fast-casual eats over the past decade ought to give this menu steeped in the flavors of the Mediterranean and the Americas a try. The “Scratch Cocina” isn’t a slogan — it’s a flex.
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OPENINGS & CLOSINGS:
Vines Grille & Wine Bar on Sand Lake Road in Dr. Phillips is now Vines by H. The restaurant, which opened in 2003, has been fully renovated and is now under the direction of The H Hospitality Group, the team behind Turkish steakhouse
The H Orlando. The menu features everything from flatbreads to ceviches to scratch-made pastas … Sushi Saint, Michael Collantes’ handroll concept, has opened a location in the Bar Kada space at 957 W. Fairbanks Ave. in Winter Park. Bar Kada closed Nov. 30 … Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, sporting 150 locations across the country, has opened its first Florida parlor at 20 Alexandria Blvd. in Oviedo offering 45 different flavors … Danish coffee chain Joe & The Juice will open its first area location in the old Doshi space at 1040 N. Orlando Ave. in Winter Park. Fresh juice, smoothies, sandwiches and breakfast bowls will also be offered … Look for PopUp Bagels, the chain that encourages customers to “grip, rip and dip” their bagels into various schmears, to open soon in the old Soho Juice Co. space at 646 S. Orlando Ave. in Winter Park The Final Whistle, an Orlando City/Orlando Pride-themed popup bar, has taken over the Thornton Park Pub at 808 E. Washington St. Food is being offered by Tornatore’s Kitchen Expect Nic & Luc All-Day Eatery to soft-open at the end of the month in the former Daily News Deli & Grille space at 201 E. Pine St. overlooking Lake Eola … Conquistador Bar & Restaurant, blending Spanish influences with Floridian ingredients, has opened at the Mission Resort + Club in Howey-in-the-Hills … Darden Restaurants is sunsetting Bahama Breeze, with many area locations slated to be converted into other brands in Darden’s portfolio … Torchy’s Tacos in Altamonte Springs and Winter Garden have both closed.
NEWS & EVENTS:
After a brief absence, Daawat the Experience, a halal South Asian/East African–inspired pop-up, is back with seasonal, multicourse menus served in a communal environment. Visit @daawat theexperience for dates … Mills Market will host an Asian Night Market from 6-10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, to ring in the Lunar New Year. The $50 ticket includes unlimited Asian street food and drinks, with sake cocktails available for purchase … The multiday winter freeze adversely affected many of our local farms, so do them a solid and support them by visiting their farms or buying their produce at local farmers markets.
JJ’S SCRATCH COCINA
PHOTO BY MATT KELLER LEHMAN
OSTERIA ESTER
Osprey chef-partner Michael Cooper spins refined staples of Italian-American classics in Thornton Park. Pasta dishes like lasagna rotolo, braised beef tortelloni and gnocchi sardo are can’t-miss. Veal chop parmigiana offers a more substantial option, but don’t pass on the carpaccio piemontese, burrata or butterscotch budino. Wine and cocktails kick the bibulous with a taste of The Boot. Closed Mondays. (reviewed Feb. 4) 629 E. Central Blvd., 407-203-3577, osteriaester.com, $$$
DESI BISTRO
The Bangladeshi cuisine at this UCF-area restaurant includes a host of craveable delights ranging from heady beef rezala to boldly spiced mutton ribs to luxuriant butter dal fry. Fried luchi is the bread of choice, and don’t pass on the pani puri, corpulent samosas or refreshing nimbu pani with black salt. Open daily. (reviewed Jan. 28) 12058 Collegiate Way, 407-233-4692, desibistrofl. com, $$
A GOURMET CHINESE CUISINE
Cantonese classics of the highest order — beef chow fun, salted fish or Hakka-style braised pork belly — is served out of a cavernous modern space. Yes, there are some Sichuan options as well, mouthwatering chicken in chili oil and Sichuan peppercorn marbling beef being two worthy options. Dim sum is offered all day. Open daily. (reviewed Jan. 21) 1101 E. Colonial Drive, 407868-8709, agourmetfl.com, $$$
SLAP HAND-RIPPED NOODLES
Hand-ripped, chili oil-kissed biang biang noodles (so named for the “bang” sound the dough makes when it gets slapped and stretched) are the specialty here. Dumplings, particularly beef and onion with chili oil, as well as fried skewers of crispy beef and chicken gizzards, are a must. Lines can be long to get in, so plan ahead. Open daily. (reviewed Jan. 14) 6532 Carrier Drive, 407-3376999, instagram.com/slap.noodles.usa, $$
DANIEL
GABOR’S
ALPINE BAR & GRILL
German cuisine inspired by Alpine comfort staples is the draw at this Ocoee bar and grill where CIA-trained chef Daniel Gabor plates deftly executed creations from schnitzels and sausages to soups and spätzles. Black Forest cake is an absolute must. Closed Mondays. (reviewed Dec. 17) 1568 Maguire Road, Ocoee, 407-347-3020, alpinebarandgrill.com, $$$$
PERLA’S PIZZA
Nonconformist pizzas and a thumping soundtrack keep it lively at this reboot of chef Michael Collantes’ pizzeria. Options include the “It’s Bananas” pizza with pepperoni, Calabrese peppers and bananas, and the “Hawaiian Punch” with sweet (pineapple jam), smoky (bacon), fiery (jalapeños) and pickled (onions) elements. If it’s the weekend, the banana pudding is a must. Open daily.
(reviewed Dec. 10) 959 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, 689-444-7143, perlaspizzafl.com, $$
H MART
The massive grocery store houses aisles full of Korean and Asian goodies, as well as a seafood market that’s worth the trip alone. The perpetually crowded food court, meanwhile, is a hub for the city’s food-crazed thanks to the vendors hawking everything from viral desserts and Korean hot dogs to katsu and infernal noodle soups.
(reviewed Dec. 3) 7501 W. Colonial Drive, 407853-8010, hmart.com, $$
MAZALA PIJJA
Indian-style pizzas and fusion spins on sports bar classics, Italian pasta and Indo-Chinese mainstays are served out of this backroom space inside the Laxmi Plaza on South OBT. Closed Monday. (reviewed Nov. 26) 1155 Doss Ave., 407-6740778, mazalapijja.com, $$
CORNER CHOPHOUSE
Pricey, Prohibition Era-style steakhouse in the heart of Hannibal Square beefs it up with prime chops, shareables, sizable desserts and a lively scene. Open daily. (reviewed Nov. 19) 558 W. New England Ave., Winter Park, 321-972-2383, cornerchophouse.com, $$$$
MOA KAI HAWAIIAN DINER
Moa Kai’s plate lunches and classic island fare carve a slice of paradise in the eastern reaches of Mills 50. Sidle up to a leather stool and bury your head in loco moco, char siu-filled manapua, fried spam musubi or sweet kalbi. Deep-fried malasadas are the way to end. Tropical cocktails are also offered. Closed Sunday. (reviewed Nov. 12) 2217 E. Colonial Drive, 407-270-7916, moakaidiner.com, $$
OUTPOST NEIGHBORHOOD TAVERN
The LGBTQ-friendly sports bar near Lake Eola flows with beer and queer cheer, but the menu is less sports bar and more Grandma’s country chicken. Of note: meatloaf meatballs, pickle juicebrined fried chicken and a “Southern comfort” burger loaded with pimiento cheese, hot honey and chow-chow. Open daily. (reviewed Oct. 29) 227 N. Eola Drive, 407-203-0447, outpostorl.com, $$
For Dinner This Week?
Dinner served 4 pm until 9 pm Thurs-Sat. Soups and Starters: Sweet and Spicy Meatballs, and much more. Salads: Moroccan Chicken Salad to House Salads. Entrees: Pork Tenderloin with mushrooms, Seared Salmon, Ribeye, Fettuccine Alfredo, & more. Five Burgers and build your own, Flatbreads, Full Bar and Draft Beer & Wine, Soda and Juices and Desserts!
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COUCHSURFING
Streaming premieres you won’t want to miss this week.
BY STEVE SCHNEIDER
Premieres Wednesday:
Cross — Alex is on the hunt for a serial killer of billionaires in Season 2, but first he has to divest himself of all of his preconceptions about the activity. Given that this is airing on a Bezos-owned platform, I’m guessing the epiphany here is not going to be “nice work if you can get it.” (Prime Video)
Kohrra — Season 2 gives Assistant SubInspector Amarpal Garundi (Barun Sobti) a new boss and a new assignment, thanks to the mystery of a woman who turns up dead in a barn owned by her brother. Narrowing down the suspects will be the thrust of the six episodes, but if you want to skip ahead, I’m just saying you should probably take a good look at that goat. (Netflix)
Lead Children — Poland gets its own Erin Brockovich in the story of a crusading doctor who discovers that a smelting plant is poisoning the children who live nearby. And yes, I know Erin Brockovich is a lawyer,
but apparently the Poles have killed all of theirs. They’re not as dumb as people think! (Netflix)
Love Is Blind — Season 10 represents a break with tradition, in that the contestants aren’t from one specific city, but rather the entire state of Ohio. Because really, why stop at the raw sexual magnetism of Columbus when Sandusky is just lying there waiting to be taken? (Netflix)
The Scream Murder: A True Horror Story — It’s an election year, so get ready for pop culture to once be blamed for everything that’s wrong with our lives. The finger-pointing starts with this three-part docuseries about two teen copycats who were inspired to murder a classmate by the atrocities they witnessed in the Scream movies. I know we’re supposed to be scandalized, but I’m mostly weeping for a generation that will never know the far deeper satisfaction of offing itself to Judas Priest. (Hulu)
far exceeded its nine years of existence. Hey, you can cultivate a lot of talent in the time it takes George R.R. Martin to do a load of whites. (Prime Video)
Premieres Friday:
The Art of Sarah — A South Korean detective becomes increasingly concerned that a woman who’s risen to the top of lifestyle branding might not be who she claims to be. Gosh, and that always seemed like such an honest business. Next you’re going to be telling me wrestling is fake and Chinese tarot cards are marked. (Netflix)
Honey Bunch — Fresh out of a coma, a woman retreats to a trauma center to regain her memory. But the more ground she recovers, the less she trusts the man who’s brought her there. I mean, he says he’s her husband, but if that’s the case, how come he remembers their anniversary? (Shudder)
State of Fear — The first spinoff from the Brazilian crime series Brotherhood depicts the mayhem that ensues when the daughter of a crime lord is abducted by corrupt cops. What rotten timing for Netflix; there was a narrow window for the U.S. audience to care about kidnappings in South American countries, and it was four days last month. (Netflix)
Premieres Thursday:
Can You Keep a Secret? — Dawn French is the materfamilias of a British family that tries to scam the government by pretending the dad is dead. Which, honestly, is not the hardest act for the average English dude to pull off. (Paramount+)
How to Get to Heaven From Belfast — The creative team that brought us Derry Girls returns with the story of three Irish friends who stumble onto a troubling mystery when an old classmate passes away. The first sign something was amiss was when she got into heaven only 15 minutes before the devil knew she was dead. (Netflix)
Million-Follower Detective — A Chinese tarot expert appears to hold all the answers when the country’s top influencers start being murdered one by one. How does she keep predicting the killings with 100 percent accuracy? And is it because her special deck includes The Damn Fool and The High Priestess of Filler? (Netflix)
Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association — Julius “Dr. J” Irving produces a four-part retrospective of the now-defunct hoops league whose influence
Jesy Nelson: Life After Little Mix — A heart-rending docuseries takes us back to 2020, when singer Nelson took the painful step of resigning from U.K. girl group Little Mix to concentrate on her difficult pregnancy. Neither she nor they have ever meant a whole hell of a lot on this side of the pond, but just imagine how you’d feel if one of the Saja Boys underwent a botched vasectomy. (Prime Video)
Joe’s College Road Trip — Madea’s irascible brother gets his very own movie, in which he takes to the open road with his college-bound grandson for a mutually fulfilling journey of discovery. In other words, he makes the kid his scrub. (Netflix)
The Museum of Innocence — The setting is Turkey in the 1970s, where a member of the aristocracy documents his infatuation with a distant relative by hoarding her castoff jewelry and cigarette butts. And if that sounds aberrant to you, right now there’s a guy in Apopka who’s trying to convince his second cousin to spit her chew onto Page One of a scrapbook. (Netflix)
Premieres
Monday:
The Last Sacrifice — An unsettling documentary examines the real-life murder case that inspired the horror flick The Wicker Man. The classic 1973 original, that is, not the 2006 remake with Nicolas Cage. Although I’m betting Renfield probably sparked some sort of recruitment boom at Truly Nolen. (Shudder)
Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model — This exposé of the controversial competition show is already drawing fire, thanks to erstwhile host Tyra Banks’ declaration that its excesses were all the audience’s fault. Yeah, and if that dog knew how to hunt, we’d all be doing community service with Jenny Jones. (Netflix)
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MAN WITH A COUNTRY
Indigenous country musician William Prince tells his singular story through heartfelt song
BY JUANITA OLARTE
Joy, for musician William Prince, has never been accidental.“I try to walk through life as an ambassador for good things,” Prince tells Orlando Weekly.
But joy, he admits, has also been difficult. “It was a tough practice for me,” he says. “It still is.” That practice, however, allowed the Canadian
singer-songwriter to arrive at his latest rootsy release, Further From the Country. Produced by Liam Duncan and recorded in Winnipeg with a hometown ensemble, the country-tinged album reflects on Prince’s upbringing in Peguis First Nation, Manitoba, and the darker chapters of his life revisited now from a place of peace.
“After doing [my last album], it led me to this new one where it was easier to go back to those old times and revisit them from a safer distance,” Prince explains. “It’s OK to talk about how broke I was, how much I struggled.”
For Prince, acknowledging those troubled times isn’t about dwelling on pain, but recognizing their importance. “They may not sound joyful,” he says,“but they were incredibly important in leading me down the road of what joy and a good life are now.”
When Prince first pursued music, those hardships followed him.“Homelessness was really on the line,” he says, recalling nights spent sleeping in cars or crashing at friends’ homes. Now, years later, he can look back without being consumed by those hardships.“It didn’t feel like I was living in it anymore,” he says.“That distance mattered.”
That same distance defines the emotional orbit of Further From the Country, connecting where Prince came from, where he is now and
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where he hopes to go. “There was a time when I didn’t have any awards, I didn’t have any records made,” he says. “I still believed, with this hope, that I was going to be someone in music.”
Today, that belief has been validated through Juno Awards, Grand Ole Opry performances and stints of international touring. Still, Prince is careful not to frame this success as final.
“There’s still a ways to go,” he says, naming artists like Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile and Tyler Childers as inspirations. “They’re just in a different galaxy.”
Rather than discouraging him, that gap fuels his ambition. “Every lesson along the way prepares you for bigger moments,” Prince says.“The story stays the same. I am hopeful, I am joyful and I do acknowledge the hurt in my past.”
Touring continues to shape that balance. Life on the road has brought Prince to places he once couldn’t imagine, including standing in the Grand Canyon with a guitar in hand. “As a young man living on the reserve, to think that practicing guitar would lead me there is huge,” he says. “It’s really surreal.”
Still, touring comes with sacrifice. “There’s a loss of time with my son, with my family, my wife,” Prince says. “That’s one of the modern aches.”
Recording Further From the Country at home helped ground the project. “This is my band,” Prince says of the musicians he tours with regularly. Making the album at Winnipeg’s No Fun Club Studio allowed him to sleep in his own bed and create alongside close friends and neighbors. “It was making a record with people I trust,” he says. “We’d take lunch breaks and talk about our actual lives.”
Further From the Country has been nominated for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year at the upcoming Juno Awards, where Prince will also perform as part of the March 29 broadcast. He is currently opening for Vincent Neil Emerson, both on a recently completed West Coast run and now a string of Southern dates, before launching a Canadian headline tour running from February through April.
When listeners finish the album, Prince hopes they leave with belief. “There’s always a touch of hope,” he says. “If I believe good things, good things might happen to me just yet.”
For William Prince, that belief isn’t naïve optimism but hard-earned truth, carried forward one song at a time.
Catch Prince and Vincent Neil Emerson live Friday at Tuffy’s Music Box in Sanford. music@orlandoweekly.com
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LOCAL RELEASES
Upside down? Even worse. Things are going backwards. It’s devolution in motion and the world’s in max retrograde right now. Enlightenment bridges are being replaced by medieval walls. But the worse conditions get, the more the resistance grows.
Orlando band Ghost Peppers are pushing back by dismantling the walls of these neo-fascist times through not just message but example. Conceived by UCF English professors Amrita Ghosh and Kevin Meehan as a multi-culti project premised on the intersection of South Asian and Western traditions, Ghost Peppers’ 2025 debut (the Red EP) was a bright exemplar of world fusion music.
Ghost Peppers have since added drummer James Campbell and guitarist Eddy Jo Martinez, and toured clubs and universities across the U.S. and Europe. Now, they’re about to make a fulllength return on Feb. 20 with the upcoming No Borders LP. The blunt album title pretty much tells you where they’re going here. But for these unsubtle times, the band are even more explicit when they call it a “nine-track manifesto against imposed divisions — geographical, linguistic, cultural, musical, and ideological.”
No Borders is a new expansion of Ghost Peppers’ global vision. In addition to the blend of Tagore Songs, Hindustani classical and Western folk and pop sounds on their first EP, the band now encompasses an even wider spectrum with added colors like jazz and reggae (“Court of Love — Reggae Raga Version” and “Court of Dub”). It’s the most inclusive testament yet to their campaign of culture.
Here, Ghost Peppers again obviate fusion clash by juggling their influences with a focus on the overall tapestry over any individual threads.
Ghost Peppers’ No Borders album sees the multicultural world-music ensemble crafting a ‘nine-track manifesto against imposed divisions — geographical, linguistic, cultural, musical and ideological’
This is the sound of cultural traditions, but it’s a shared space. And that pluralistic interplay is the heart and soul of what Ghost Peppers do. No Borders streams everywhere on Feb. 20. That same evening will be Ghost Peppers’ release show also featuring UCF Young Poets Society and Heerak Shah & Friends. ( 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, Stardust Video & Coffee, donations encouraged)
CONCERT PICKS THIS WEEK
American Aquarium, River Shook: Damn, both American Aquarium and River Shook (aka Sarah Shook)? Individually, they’re premier alt-country names worth the price of admission alone. But together, they’re an unmissable blockbuster bill packing two of the absolute best in the game today. (7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, Will’s Pub, $25-$30)
Timucua Amplifies Black Voices: There are few sweeter ways to celebrate Black History Month than with jazz. Still the gold standard for Black excellence in the arts, jazz is arguably one of the greatest gifts ever bestowed on American culture. Actually, no, that’s a fact not up for debate at all. And to honor it, the monthlong, jazz-heavy Timucua Amplifies Black Voices series launches this week with two shows.
On Friday, Feb. 13, Jeremiah Hunt-led Chicago combo K.I.M. will kick it off hot with their merge of jazz, funk, soul, hip-hop, R&B and rock. The next night, the Assel Jean-Pierre Trio will drop a dazzling jazz blend led by piano virtuoso and UCF alum Assel Jean-Pierre Jr. The TABV series has even more lined up, so keep up with Timucua’s calendar. (7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Feb. 13-14, Timucua Arts Foundation, $22.50-$30)
Swamp Xistas Mardi Gras Mambo: Like Cinco de Mayo, most people’s idea of Mardi Gras is largely wrong. But Orlando’s Beth McKee — who’s got NOLA bona fides — and her crew will do it right. This all-ages event will be a true community party with live music by Beth McKee & Her Funky Time Band, Swamp Xistas and Brackish Horns. But making the event at once authentically New Orleans, uniquely Orlando and legitimately wild will be party features like a second line-style chicken chase (featuring local cult hero Nadeem Khan as the Chicken Man), animal-puppet lip-sync karaoke (WTF?), Mardi Gras games and Cajun food. Costumes are strongly encouraged and proceeds will benefit the community-minded nonprofit Swamp Sistas La La Foundation. Hoo boy, laissez les bons temps rouler for real, y’all! (6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, Will’s Pub, $5-$20) baolehuu@orlandoweekly.com
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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 11
Silence Is a Symphony Artist Talk/Closing
Orlando music photographer Hannah Howells’ love letter to local music is wrapping up at CityArts this week with a free closing reception Wednesday. Silence Is a Symphony offers a collection of moments captured at Florida shows big and small. Photos featured represent not only big-name tour stops — Twenty One Pilots, Flipturn, Speed, Show Me the Body, Beach Fossils, Minus the Bear — but also Florida-born bands. Add to that an ever-overlapping web of Orlando bands — Flowers for Emily, Soap Box Derby, 0 Miles Per Hour, Watts, Miracle — many of whom Howells has worked with for years. The closing reception will give Howells the floor to answer questions about her work, before Tampa’s Novely and Orlando bands Flowers for Emily and Partner play live. Silence Is a Symphony closes Feb. 14. Don’t miss your last chance to see — and hear — it. 7 p.m., CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Ave., downtownartsdistrict.com, free. — Chloe Greenberg
THURSDAY, FEB. 12
Kathy Griffin
Expect outrageous and outraged laughs as Kathy Griffin takes the stage at the Plaza Live to kick off her “New Face, New Tour” right here in Orlando. Never one to shy away from controversy, Griffin’s material often veers to the political — whether calling out Joe Rogan or fiercely standing with her gay fans — alongside reflections on her infamous photo posing with a beheaded Donald Trump doll and brutally honest takes on fame, aging and the many plastic surgeries she’s openly joked about over the years. Her unapologetically bold style blends deeply personal storytelling with sharp social commentary, earning her two Emmys, a Grammy and a reputation as one of comedy’s most electrifying voices. 8 p.m., The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave., plazaliveorlando. org, $53–$186. — Juanita Olarte
FRIDAY, FEB. 13
Voices of Freedom
In celebration of Black History Month, the Dr. Phillips Center presents Voices of Freedom: An Evening of Spoken Word. The event highlights the cultural impact of performance poetry, a powerful blend of words, movement and expression. The night honors the art form’s history, from the 1950s Beat poets to the wordsmiths of hip-hop. Orlando Poet Laureate Shawn Welcome headlines the event, performing a 90-minute showcase. Welcome is a UCF alumnus known for his 20-year-running open mic event, “Diverse Word,” and his work as Orlando Chapter president for the Next Level Speakers Academy. Welcome has been working to build a strong community of public speakers through his Dr. Phil residency and workshops in Orange County high schools. This evening of spoken word will spotlight these young poets who participated in the workshops, continuing to foster an environment where performance poetry can grow. 8 p.m., Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., drphillips center.org, free. — Mia Schaeperkoetter
FRIDAY, FEB. 13
Don Was & the Pan-Detroit Ensemble
Whether you know musician Don Was from his stint co-fronting 1980s new wave outliers Was (Not Was) — their “Spy in the House of Love” is still a stone-cold jam — producing albums for the likes of the Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt and the B-52s; or even directing the Brian Wilson doc I Just Wasn’t Made for These Times, one thing for certain is that Was will always surprise you with a new creative facet. So it is that Was is stepping out from behind the production desk to helm the Pan-Detroit Ensemble — an outfit that includes credentialed Blue Note Records vets (did you know Was is also prez of that label?) — on a tour
Thursday: Kathy Griffin at the Plaza Live
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that brings the classic, hard-charging musical spirit of the Motor City to Judson’s. Expect covers ranging from the Temptations to the Grateful Dead to Curtis Mayfield. 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m., Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., drphillips center.org, $46.91-$70.51. — Matthew Moyer
SATURDAY, FEB. 14
Druid Lord
Central Florida death-dirgers Druid Lord channel the immortal bard Robbie Hart from The Wedding Singer with a lusty cry of “Love stinks!” at Conduit Saturday. The quartet are throwing an anti-Valentine’s Party with Hatred Creation, Gnarcoosee and Riffissippi. Headliners Druid Lord proffer a viscous and tortured metallic crawl that should be the perfect soundtrack for some stone-hearted revelry. 7 p.m., Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, conduitfl.com, $23.70. — MM
SATURDAY, FEB. 14
Science Night Live
Make certain your Valentine’s Day has chemistry by attending Science Night Live. This 18-andup event features science-themed activities, trivia and beverages at the Orlando Science Center. The Science Center’s Spark STEM Fest is featured, giving attendees the opportunity to connect and engage with STEM professionals across a variety of fields. Impossible Science Live! returns, featuring magician Jason Latimer, who blends science and magic through light-bending, levitation and other illusions. Curtis Earth Trivia tests personal chemistry levels with an attraction-themed quiz. Whether you’re looking for a unique date experience or a fun outing with friends, spend your Valentine’s Day immersed in science at the Science Center. 8 p.m., Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St., osc.org, $25$30. — MS
SATURDAY, FEB. 14
Indie-Folkfest
Orlando’s Mennello Museum presents its 11th annual Indie-Folkfest, a day of local live music, artistry, food and activities. The Indie-Folkfest is an outdoor celebration of local artistry all taking place on the museum’s lawn. This year’s musical lineup includes Eugene Snowden, Beemo and Claire Vandiver, Beth McKee and Her Funky Time Band, and Skinny McGee and the Handshakes. The arts portion of the fest features a variety of crafty vendors selling handmade jewelry, soaps, ceramics, glassworks and more. Food vendors include Gnarly Cuban, Good Pour Wine Truck, Guesthouse, Hebni Nutrition, and Rock Paper Scissors Eat and Smile Ice Cream. Festivalgoers will also enjoy yard games, art stations and raffle prizes from Orlando businesses. The event is free to the public. Noon, Mennello Museum, 900 E. Princeton St., mennellomuseum.org, free. — MS
SUNDAY-MONDAY, FEB. 15-16
Mariah the Scientist
Atlanta R&B standout Mariah the Scientist brings heartbreak to the House of Blues on her “Hearts Sold Separately” tour. Praised for her affecting tales of love and loss since her 2019 debut, Mariah’s 2025 album Hearts Sold Separately is no different. The album is bleeding-edge R&B, detailing a metaphorical war on love, complete with the cover’s small green army figurine styled to resemble Mariah. Mariah attended St. John’s University, studying biology, hence the “Scientist” in her nom de music. She eventually dropped out and skyrocketed to success after signing with rapper Tory Lanez’s label. Mariah’s been on the rise since, with critics praising Hearts Sold Separately as her best work to date. 7 p.m., House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista, orlando.houseofblues. com, SOLD OUT. — MS
WEDNESDAY–TUESDAY, FEB. 11-17, 2026
Sunday & Monday: Mariah the Scientist at House of Blues
CONCERTS
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 11
American Aquarium, River Shook 7 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $25-$30.
Bobb Hatt, Sue Cyde, Draggedy Anne, Jonas Van den Bossche & Derek Dunn 8:30 pm; The Falcon, 819 E. Washington St.; $10.
Nesto’s Jazz Trio 10 pm; Lil Indie’s, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free.
Tatiana Eva-Marie 7 & 9 pm; Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $33-$50; 407-358-6603.
Styx: Feb. 24, Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center
Myriam Hernandez: Feb. 26, Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center
Steve Hackett: Feb. 27, Plaza Live
Dead Boys: Feb. 28, West End Trading Co.
Quiet Riot, Vixen: March 6,, Hard Rock Live
Conan Gray: March 7, Kia Center
The Wonder Years: March 8, House of Blues
Gary Numan: March 9, Plaza Live
Pat Metheny: March 10, Plaza Live
John Legend: March 19, Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center
THURSDAY, FEB. 12
Bethune-Cookman University Concert Chorale 7:30 pm; Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $12; 844-513-2014.
Halation, Social Wreckage, Evershock, No Clue 7 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $15-$22.
Lauren Spencer Smith 7 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $55-$165; 407-934-2583.
Liverpool Legends: The Complete Beatles Experience! 7:30 pm; Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand; $42.60-$59; 386-736-1500.
Tatiana Eva-Marie 7 & 9 pm; Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $33-$50;
Mariah the Scientist 7 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $150-$487; 407-934-2583.
The Moss Park Strings 7 pm; Lil Indie’s, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free.
TUESDAY, FEB. 17
Benmont Tench 7 pm; Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $47-$59; 407-358-6603.
DTOLive! 4:30 pm; CityArts, 39 S. Magnolia Ave.; free.
Indie 900 Jam 9:30 pm; Lil Indie’s, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free.
Redveil 7 pm; The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave.; $25; 407-246-1419.
Sister Wife Sex Strike, Frog Legs, Clover Lynn, The Hellfires 7 pm; Stardust Video and Coffee, 1842 E. Winter Park Road; $15; 407-623-3393.
Swamp Xistas Mardi Gras Mambo 6 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $15-$20.
Yuja Wang 7:30 pm; Steinmetz Hall, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $74-$256; 407-358-6603.
EVENTS
13th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Harbor House of Central Florida brings together community leaders, advocates, families, friends, and colleagues to stand united against domestic violence. Participants will strap on their high heels and walk nearly a mile down Orange Avenue to Orlando City Hall. Thursday 5-7 pm; Orange County Courthouse, 425 N. Orange Ave.; $25-$35; 407-703-2890; harborhousefl.com/walkamile.
15th Annual Monster Bulls A night of just bull riding where the biggest and baddest Silver Spurs bulls enter the rodeo arena and give the cowboys the ride of their life. Watch the fearless cowboys take their positions on massive bulls for an eight-second challenge against one another. Experience the grit, athleticism and instinct of both rider and bull. Saturday 7:30 pm; Silver
A dark, seductive Valentine’s night where love meets mystery. Enter the crime scene, dress to kill, and dance through twisted romance as DJ Edil Hernandez delivers high energy beats. Who killed Cupid? The dancefloor holds the truth. Saturday 10 pm-3 am; Anthem Orlando, 100 N. Orange Ave.; $10; 407-279-0609; anthemorlando.com.
Bloody Galentines Day Friday 6 pm; Kaleidoscope Thornton Park, 712 E. Washington St.; free; 336-491-8489.
Community of the Heart Sound Journey Held in a beautiful garden under the stars filled with candlelight, soothing frequencies and intentional heart-centered healing. Allow the resonance of crystal bowls, chimes, Tibetan bowls, and gongs to gently open your heart. Sunday 5 pm; Celebration Gardens, 1871 Minnesota Ave., Winter Park; $44; 407-896-0314; orlandocelebrationgardens.com.
Gillespie Invitational Sunday 6 pm; Casselberry Arts Center, 137 Quail Pond Circle, Casselberry; free; 407-262-7700; casselberry.org.
HamCation HamCation is sponsored by the Orlando Amateur Radio Club, an ARRL-affiliated club, and is supported by volunteers from radio clubs throughout the region. Friday-Sunday; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Drive; $25-$30; 407-295-3247; hamcation.com.
Indie-Folkfest Featuring music by Eugene Snowden, Beemo, Claire Vandiver, Beth McKee & Her Funky Time Band and Skinny McGee & the Handshakes. Diverse and independent artists and artisans will be among favorite restaurants, bars, and food trucks including Gnarly Cuban, Hebni Nutrition Inc., Rock Paper Scissors Eat Food Truck, The Guesthouse, Smile Ice Cream, Good Pour Wine and Spirits, and more! All proceeds support the museum’s family-friendly fun days, education programs and local artists. Saturday noon; Mennello Museum of American Art, 900 E. Princeton St.; free; 407-246-4278; mennellomuseum.org.
Jane Austen Fest Friday-Sunday; Donnelly Park, North Baker Street and East Fifth Avenue, Mount Dora; $44-$130.
Kathy Griffin Thursday 8 pm; The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave.; $53-$165; 407-228-1220; plazaliveorlando.org.
Love & Misfit A peek show by artist Kimberly Turner, curated by Heidi Kneisl. Friday 6 pm; Lil Indie’s, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free; willspub.org.
Love Is a Drag Brunch Proceeds from the fundraiser directly support essential services for LGBTQ+ youth, including housing assistance, mental health care and life-affirming programs. The brunch features drag performances — an element that has taken on heightened significance as drag shows across Florida have become central to broader conversations about visibility, expression and belonging. Sunday 11 am; Hotel Landy, 7800 Universal Blvd.; $150$1,500; hotellandy.com.
Mount Dora African American History Festival This free, family-friendly festival honors African American history and contributions through a day of live music, entertainment, cultural experiences, and food vendors. The event is hosted by Scott Speaks and features music and entertainment by Samp da Champ, Mobile DJ & Party Starter, providing an engaging and lively experience for attendees. Saturday 10 am; Cauley Lott Park, 1717 N. Highland St., Mount Dora; free.
Orlando Ballet Presents: Carmen Set to a driving score and brought to life with cinematic staging, sultry storytelling, and high-octane movement, this production delivers drama and desire in every step. Various times Thursday-Sunday; Steinmetz Hall, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $44-$201; 407-358-6603; drphillipscenter.org.
Osceola County Fair Come celebrate one of Osceola County’s favorite traditions with ten days of family fun, thrilling rides, live entertainment, and delicious fair food! Whether you’re here for the livestock shows, games, exhibits, or simply to make memories with loved ones, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Friday noon; Osceola
Heritage Park, 1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee; free; 321-697-3333.
Polasek Nights Join us for a special Valentine’s edition of Polasek Nights. Guests are invited to explore the sculpture gardens and gallery after hours while enjoying a flower bouquet–building station, personalized haikus created by the UCF Young Poets Society, and a cash bar. Thursday 6 pm; Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens, 633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park; $15-$25; 407-647-6294; polasek.org.
QT Mondays A night dedicated to featuring queer/trans artists (DJs, bands, painters, etc.) hosted by Gip$y Wit¢h. Queer and trans-centric hyper-pop, electronic, rock, rap and reggaeton every Monday. Monday 9:30 pm; Lil Indie’s, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free; willspub.org.
Science Night Live A night of comedy, improv, music and science - all in one epic evening for adults. Enjoy everything you love about the Science Center, without the kids. For ages 18+ only. Saturday 8-11 pm; Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St.; $20; 407-514-2000; osc.org.
Spark STEM Fest Saturday 10 am-5 pm, Sunday 10 am-5 pm and Monday 10 am-5 pm; Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St.; $22-$29; 407-514-2000; osc.org.
Spikeball: Lovestruck A Valentine’s soirée featuring drag, burlesque and vendors. Hosted by Opulence Black & Anesthesia. Featuring Dragula Titan Victoria Elizabeth Black, Lady Brii Adonis, Amnesia Effect, E, Ángel Rush and Diablo Sauce. With beats by Rocky Black and go-go dancers. Monday 8 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $10-$15; willspub.org.
Valentine’s Day Brunch featuring Amélie Brunch buffet with live musical, followed by a screening of the 2001 French romance Amélie Saturday 11 am; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; 407-6290054; enzian.org.
Voices of Freedom: An Evening of Spoken Word Friday 8 pm; Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; free; 844-513-2014; drphillipscenter.org.
Pacman (A582565) is 2 years old, a bit on the small side, and extremely shy. He’s the perfect example of needing patience and time. In his kennel he’s guarded, and even seems a little fearful. People walk by because they think he’s just a “damaged dog.” But they are the ones losing out.
Pacman takes his time to warm up, so people think he’s being aloof, but the reality is, Pacman just guards his peace and his love. He’s not going to run up to everyone, he’s not going to seek out affection, he’s not going to let anyone too close right away. Pacman just needs the chance to give his heart. He just needs a little patience, a little time, and a lot of love.
Orange County Animal Services is located at 2769 Conroy Road in Orlando, near the Mall at Millenia. The shelter is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. every day except Wednesday, when it’s open 2-6 p.m. For more information, please call 407-8363111 or visit ocnetpets.com.
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Legal, Public Notices
ALL ABOARD STORAGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Personal property of the following tenants will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder to satisfy a rental lien in accordance with Florida Statutes, Sections: 83.801 - 83.809. All units areassumed to contain general household goods unless otherwise indicated. Viewing of photos will be available on www.lockerfox.com, up to 5 days prior to each scheduled sale. The owners or their agents reserve the right to bid on any unit and also to refuse any bid. All items or units may not be available on the day of sale. The Public Sale will take place via www.lockerfox.com on: Wednesday, February 25th. 2026 at 1:30 p.m., or thereafter, at: SANFORD DEPOT 2728 W 25th St, Sanford, FL 32771 407305-3388. 1146 Henry Amadi; 1182 Sherell Bryant; 1202 Alyse Poleon; 1332 May ling Guardiola; 1410 Serita Rollins; 1416 Hector Santiago; 1497 Artisha Blanton; 1514 Laquavia Warren; 1588 Breanna Carrington; 1678 Christopher Blain; 1683 Henry Barnes; 1743 Channon Dyson. The above Tenants have been given proper notice, fourteen days prior to the first publication of this Notice of Sale, that the Owner will enforce a statutory lien on the property located in their respective unit of the above-mentioned self-storage facilities. Run dates: February 4, 2026 and February 11, 2026.
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Store #8558, February 24th, 2026 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00 PM Extra Space Storage 610 Rinehart Rd. Lake Mary, FL 32746 (407) 637-1360 Debra Young- Boxes, papers, sports equipment, office supplies, printer, music instruments April Miltonhousehold goods Brandy Keller-furniture and basic household items John Lewis-household goods Carl Morris- Hobbies Melinda Hardy- household good. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 9001 Eastmar Commons Blvd Orlando, FL 32825 (407) 901-6180 on February 27th, 2026 at 1:00PM Danielle Flowers -household items,Marcus Bitter-household items,Deborah Segarra Martinez-household items,Richard Leyva-household
items. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 2631 E Semoran Blvd. Apopka, FL 32703 (407) 408-7437 on February 27th, 2026 11:00AM Alberto Soto-Flooring and tools, Soto Alberto-Flooring and tools. 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: #6486 3416 Aloma Ave. Winter Park, FL 32792 (321) 274-8075 on February 27th, 2026 11:00AM - Amber Johnsonhousehold items, bicycles, clothing and shoes. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 11971 Lake Underhill Rd Orlando, FL 32825 (407)516-7913 on February 27th, 2026 at 11:00AM. Nelly Calderon- Appliances, Mattress , bedding, furniture, household items. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Store #8777, 342 Woodland Lake Dr Orlando, FL 32828 (321) 800-4793 on February 27th, 2026 11:30AM: Johnnatan Giraldo; Boxes, Nightstands, lamp : Andrew Morgenthal; Clothes, Figures, Personal Items. : Taija Nix ; Furniture, Laundry set Bedroom set, Dressers, TVs, Boxes of goods : Astar Sherrod; 3 Bedroom, Kitchen, Formal Dining table, China cabinet, Boxes, Living room:Laura Estrada; Household Items Andrew Morgenthal; Household items :Isabelle Mya Ortiz Rivera; Queen Bed, Dress, Boxes, Cloths. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above
referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location and times listed below. February 24th, 2026 at 12:00 PM Extra Space Storage, 1451 Rinehart Rd, Sanford, FL 32771 (407) 915-4908. The personal goods stored therein by the following: Robert Mazza: furniture, tool box. Nuline Sensors, Eve Gould: electronics, boxes. Wyman Kitt: kids toys, mattress, video games. Jessica Byer: Furniture, art, lamps. Jose Torrese: furniture, toys, shelves. Lynne Correia: furniture, boxes. Cameron Alexander: furniture. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 10959 Lake Underhill Rd. Orlando, FL 32825 (407) 502-0120 on February 27th, 2026 1:30PM Nehemias Santiago - Household items. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction.
Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: February 27th, 2026 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:00 AM Extra Space Storage: 1010 Lockwood Blvd, Oviedo, Fl 32765, 407930-4370 Ciera Gilliland-Boxes, Holiday Decor, Ceiling Fans, Dressers. Darryl II Davis- Mattress, Sofa, Boxes, Christmas Tree. Louise Spencer- Totes, Books, CD’s, 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.
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals indicated: #3699 - 12280 East Colonial Drive Orlando, Fl 32826 (321) 286-7324 on February 27th, 2026 12:00pm Sharmeen Sanchez: Household Goods, furniture, Luggage, electronics, dumbbells, tools. Grant Davitte: Boxes, cooler, Christmas decor, chair, kitchenware. Sharmeen Sanchez: hardwood flooring, car seats, pressure washers, Black Chevy Camaro (not included) Blue Camero* (
not included). Sharmeen Sanchez: black chevy special deluxe * (not included). 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: February 27th, 2026 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage #4112, 3364 W State Rd 426 Oviedo, FL 32765 (407) 930-4293 Kayla Brooks : Household Goods, Boxes, Bags, Tools and Supplies, Sport & Outdoor . Courtney Maurici: Toys and Games , Sports & Outdoor Appliances, Household Items, Wall Art, Electronics. Camille Gardener Household Goods, Wall Art, Lamp , Furniture, Boxes, Appliances. John Wright: Furniture , Household Goods. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 7244 Overland Rd Orlando, FL 32810 (407) 794-7457 on February 27th, 2026 11:30am Fayrosa John-Household items, Felix Emmanuel-Tools/Appliances, Roldophe Jules-Beds, clothing, dresser, rack; Clyff Harrigan-Household items. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: February 27th, 2026, at the times and locations listed below. Personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:30am EST Extra Space Storage #4111: 14916 Old Cheney Hwy Orlando, FL 32828 (407) 917-9151. Jason Boone; Furniture, Lamp. Bike, Mirror. 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 indicated: #3403 11583 University Blvd. Orlando, FL 32817 (407) 777-2278 on
February 27th, 2026 1:30pm- Ricky Heath; cooler, tree wood, dolly, boxes; ; Alexander Lopez: Bike, bags, boxes, ladder, wall art, bar stools; ONRIQUE ARCHIE: Boxes of hair; ONRIQUE ARCHIE: Boxes of hair; Michael Roberson: Dolly, couch, penny board, piano keyboard, totes. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below on February 27th, 2026, @12:00pm at the location indicated: Store 8439: 1420 N Orange Blossom Trail Orlando FL, 32804, (407) 312-8736. Pamela Richardson-Household items, Breanna Harris-Household items. The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Life Storage/ Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: February 27th, 2026, at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:30am EST Extra Space Storage 14916 Old Cheney Hwy Orlando, FL 32828 (407) 917-9151. Jason Boone; Bike, Sports, Household Items. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belongings to those individuals listed below at the location indicated February 27th, 2026 at the times and location listed below. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00 PM Extra Space Storage 831 N. Park Ave Apopka Florida 32712. Geraldine Williams - Household items. Camille S Brave - Household items. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: February 27th, 2026, at the times and locations listed below: The personal goods stored therein
by the following: 12pm Extra Space Storage, location #1657, 11071 University Blvd., Orlando FL 32817 3213204055; Tasha Cooper: totes, shelves, clothes, Appliances, electronics, household furniture; Jennifer Czeczotka: Totes, Kitchen ware, boxes, electronics, household, Vacuum, old stuff; Mariquel Delgado Diaz: Totes, Box, Mirrors, sports & Outdoors, items, Electronics; D. Mikala Armioia: Christmas Decor, clothing, wall art, furniture, boxes; Luis Arce: Car bed, car speakers, kitchen ware, toys, clothing, furniture, bedding. 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.
Life Storage/Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: #3404 2650 N Powers Dr. Orlando, FL 32818 (407) 982-1032 on February 27th, 2026 at 1:00PM Yakira Turner- Household goods, Makendy Saint Germain- Baber stations and chairs, Andre Reid- Household Goods, Deijah White- Household Goods, Jaela ClayHousehold Goods, Robert Klein- Household Goods, Robert Klein- Household Goods, James Lesley Coney Jr- Household Goods, Donald Haynes- Household Goods, Myegie Etiene- Household Goods, Vontany Proctor- Household Goods, Valessa Smith- Household Goods. Kristian Okoebeor- Vehicle 2003 LEXUS IS VIN: JTHBD192530069664. 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.
February 2026
DESCRIPTION - FOUND PROPERTY:
1. Cellphone 100 Blk of W South St
2. Backpack with Clothing 2100 Blk of N Orange Ave
3. Electronics Lake Vilma Dr/ Westpointe Blvd
4. Cellphone 100 Blk of George Desalvia Way
5. Clothing S Orange Ave/ W Illiana St
6. Electronics 400 Blk of E Central Blvd
7. Bike 5900 Blk of Tivoli Gardens Blvd
8. Currency 4200 Blk of Conroy Rd FOR INFO CALL (407) 246-2445, MONDAY – THRU THURSDAY, 9:00 AM TILL 4:00PM
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Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: February 26, 2026, at the times and locations listed below: The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:00AM Extra Space Storage, 6068 Wooden Pine Drive. Orlando, Florida 32829 407.974.5165: Brianna Winfrey- Clothes, shoes, furniture, appliances, shelves, toys, monitors, microwave, air fryer: Charlotte Pizarro- Furniture, electronics, boxes, E-bike, baby carrier, totes, dresser, hangers, vacuum. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:15AM Extra Space Storage, 1305 Crawford Ave. St. Cloud FL 34769, 407.504.0833: Michael Gleaton; Mattress & Bedding- Joseph Zagorskas; Household items- Melissa Somers; Boxes, bags, totes, old furniture- Iris Montes Gonzalez; Boxes and Tv- Roger Mosher; Furniture’s and Appliances Timothy Becker; furniture and tools- Jeff Johnson; Appliances, Mattress, Decorations, Motorcycle (Not Included)- Cynthia Cooper; tires, tools, 3 Motorcycle (not included)- Keithy Walker; clothes, bags, totes- Nadine Phidd; Appliances, Mattress, lawnmower, trimmer The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:30AM Extra Space Storage, 2855 E Osceola Pkwy Kissimmee FL. 34743, 689.223.6810: Ernest Oliva – car parts, furniture, tv, boxes Yelitza Echenique – holiday decor, printer, bins, dog cage The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage, 14800 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando, FL 32832 407.987.4115: Jaime Cano-Personal effects, Irma Monterroza-Household goods, Emud Canizales-Household goods, Jarvis Jones-Household goods, Pedro Ovalles-Household goods. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage, 12915 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando, FL 32832 407.501.5799: Alex Hawkins- furniture, couches, love seat, boxes. | Taevien Cuevas- Shoes, Bikes, Dresser, Lamp, Bins, Bed, Punch bag, Mirror. | Anthony Allen- Furniture, Mirror, household items. | Joseph Torres- Christmas Decor, Stool, Chair, Boxes | Brandy Adams- Boxes, Couch, Hockey Sticks, Lamp, Bins, Household items. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 1:15PM Extra Space Storage, 11261 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando FL 32832, 407.280.7355: Scott Quinn-sports equipment, clothing, boxes. Alaina Cosby-boxes, bags, bikes. Timothy Lorenzo Bryant- books, boxes, TVs. Kay Philips- furniture, tools, boxes. Kaia Hilson- boxes, decor, furniture. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:45 PM Extra Space Storage, 9847 Curry Ford Rd Orlando, FL 32825, 407.495.9612: Mount Zion TabernacleChristmas decoration, plastic bins, stage props; Aiesha Collins-Furniture, household items, boxes, totes, etc; Maria Cifuentes-Book, boxes; Juana Watkins-Misc household goods; Crystal Iglesias- couch, boxes, bins, exercise bike. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:30 AM Extra Space Storage, 13597 S Orange Ave, Orlando, Florida 32824 407.910.2087: Karina Velasquez – Household/Personal items, Kamari Cummings – Household/Personal
items, Alvaro Puello – Household items, Felicia Whetsell – Household items The personal goods stored therein by the following: 01:30 PM Extra Space Storage, 13450 Landstar Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32824 407.917.8672: Latoscha Nobles; Household goods. Huigens Garcia; Household goods. Marla H. Lugo; Furniture, household goods. Willie Thomas; Household Goods/Furniture. Cecilia Benitez; Household goods. Kevin Anabelson; Inventory. Alexander Quinn Parrish; Household good. Luz Caraballo; Household Goods/Furniture. Jeffrey Santos; Boxes, bookshelf, dresser. Heimel Mejia; Whole House furniture. Orlando Alvarez; Household goods The personal goods stored therein by the following: 01:00 PM Extra Space Storage, 7627 Narcoossee Rd, Orlando, Florida 32822 689.278.1735: Ports Lighting and Electric LLC – Lightbulbs, Power Tools, Shovel, Ladder, Boxes. Andres Delgado – Boxes, Bathtub, Power Tools, Plumbing Equipment. Jorge Arroyo – Car Parts, Tires, Battery, Fridge, Welder, Drum Barrel, Boxes. Angel Aviles – Luggage, Boxes, Tires, Barrel Drum, Pressure Washer, Air Compressor. Walter Castro - 4-wheel Kids Car, Bicycle, Propane Tanks, Boxes, Mattress. Max Floor Systems – Garment Streamer, Table and Chairs, Bike Stand, Bike Frame, Bedding, Car Seat, Bike Lifts, Boxes. Max Floor Systems – Beverage Cooler, Garmin Display Stand, Toolbox, Boxes, Totes, Bicycle Lift and Repair Stand. Brenda Alcantar – Boxes, Skateboards, Bed Frame, Baby Chair, Mattress, Air Purifier, Totes, Power Washer. Cesar Salinas –Boxes, Ladders, Pallets, Quilts, Toolbox, Office Supplies. Johana Umanzor – Freezer, Clothing, Jewelry, Mattress, Dressers, Bed Frame, Mirror, Fan. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:30 PM Extra Space Storage, 35 Goldenrod Rd S, Orlando, Florida 32807
407.487.3270: Marquita Mason: Luggage, TV, Cooler, Boxes; Emily Annibale: Bikes, Luggage, Totes, TV; Luisana Bastidas: Dolly, Totes, Crutches; The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:45 AM Extra Space Storage, 6174 S Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, Florida 32822
407.955.4137: Brandon Massey - black chevy silverado 2018; Rodney Moreno - boxes, clothes; jacob ayers - Personal items, End table, Bed, Bed frame. Entertainment cabinet; Jared PalmerClothes, Boxes; Suleika Colon SilvaWardrobe stylist supplies and clothes; Bridget Gibson - House hold; Ivan Lopez - Herramientas y cosas de la casa; The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:15 AM Extra Space Storage, 5753 Hoffner Rd, Orlando, Florida 32822
407.212.5890: David Pavlik - Household Goods, Power wheel, Christmas Tree, Luggage. Magdiel Quintas Rodriguezhousehold, speaker box, gas tank, washing machine. Luckna Ashley Metelus Belony- Bed, wall art, vacuum. Frances Fernandez- books, clothes, camping tents. Jason Moffett - household items, gulf clubs, music records, wall art, totes. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:45 PM Extra Space Storage, 4650 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32822 407.901.3864: Alain Gonzalez-Documents, printers Luz Colon-Kitchenware, Mattress and bedding items, electronics, household goods, furniture, boxes ; David Patterson-Kitchenware, clothes, shoes, electronics, microwaves ; Jose Nodal-Kitchenware, clothing, wall art, furniture, boxes ; Shanitra Payton-Toys, bedding items, furniture, office chair, totes ; Schwantz Alexis-Auto parts, luggage ;
Bethany Smith-Plastic container, crutches, vacuum, painting gun, foldable table, tools, supplies ; Jerrick Marquis Stanton-Auto parts, toys, documents, mattress, wall art, furniture, blower, bike, PC monitor. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 02:00 PM Extra Space Storage, 2334 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32822 407.930.4541: Vince Clement: Tools & food vendor supplies. ; Rubgair Santiago Gomez: Household goods. ; Priyanka Arora: 3 - 4 suitcases –Clothes. ; Kelly Myers: 1 queen bed, night stand, desk, TV stand, sofa, boxes. Brian Rivera: Car parts, boxes, bags. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:45 AM Extra Space Storage, 4020 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, Florida 32806 407.901.0194: Alicia Binney- Household goods, furniture; Luis Garcia- Household goods; Maria Frosceno- Household goods; Wellington Campos- Tools; Brock Daley- Boxes and toys; Carmen Gerena Cruz- Boxes, furniture, household items; Christopher Morrissey/Morrissey Ventures LLC- Furniture, clothing, office supplies, boxes, electronics. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:15 PM Extra Space Storage, 408 N Primrose Dr, Orlando, Florida 32803 321.285.5021: Tiffany Swanson- kings size bed Boxes; Brandon Kuhar-Car jack, rugs boxes; Alaina Mcneal-Furniture, personal items, Clen sweep Junk- Furniture, personal items. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: February 27th, 2026/B>, at the times and locations listed below: The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:30PM Extra space storage #7588, 12709 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, Fl 32826 4076343990: Ryan Maddox-Household items and tools. Lizette Davila Caraballo- Boxes, clothing. Ricardo Sanchez-Mattress. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Site #3102, 2650 W. 25th St. Sanford, Fl 32771, 407-324-9985 on February 24th, 2026 at 12:00pm Dawn Zager:Furniture, Household items; Khanhti Luanglaj Saap Saap LLC:Heavy duty deep freezer; Krissa Bakke Carter:Washer, Dryer, Freezer, Furniture, Appliances; Dillon Nemia:Furniture; Von Eric Small: Furniture, Clothing, Household items; Jermaine McNeil:Furniture, Appliances; La-Shant Hawkins:Tote, Dresser, Chair. 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 February 24th, 2026 at 12:00 PM Timmy McClain-household goods. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY IN THE INTEREST OF: K.M. DOB: 3/26/2022, MINOR CHILD. CASE NO.DP24-034 NOTICE OF ACTION TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: WALTER GANDY, Address Unknown YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has filed a Petition to terminate your parental rights and permanently commit the above referenced child for adoption. You are hereby commanded to appear on March 9, 2026, at 9:30 AM before the Honorable Robert J. Egan, at the Thomas S. Kirk Juvenile Justice Center, 2000 East Michigan Street Courtroom 5 Orlando, FL 32806, for an ADVISORY HEARING. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THIS CHILD (OR CHILDREN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD OR CHILDREN NAMED IN THIS NOTICE. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, Human Resources, Orange County Courthouse, 425 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 510, Orlando, Florida 32801, (407) 836-2303, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. WITNESS, my hand as Clerk of said Court and the Seal thereof, this 12th day of January, 2026. Clerk of Court By: /s/ As Deputy Clerk.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASE: 2024-DP-151 IN THE INTEREST OF MINOR CHILD: K.R. DOB: 12/22/2009, MINOR CHILD, NOTICE OF ACTION, TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS. TO: CHRISTINA MINTER, Address Unknown. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has filed a Petition to terminate your parental rights and permanently commit the above referenced child. You are hereby commanded to appear March 11, 2026,
at 1:30 PM, before the Honorable Judge Tom Young at the Osceola Courthouse, 2 Courthouse Square Kissimmee, FL 34741, Courtroom 4-C for an ADVISORY HEARING. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THIS CHILD. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MIGHT LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD NAMED IN THE PETITION. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration, Osceola County Courthouse, 2 Courthouse Square, Suite 6300, Kissimmee, Florida, (407) 742-2417, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Kissimmee, Osceola County, Florida this 29th day of January, 2026. Kelvin Soto, as Clerk of Court. By: /s/ as Deputy Clerk (Court Seal).
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLORIDA. CASE: 2024-DP-151 IN THE INTEREST OF MINOR CHILD: K.R. DOB: 12/22/2009, MINOR CHILD, NOTICE OF ACTION, TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS. TO: KEVIN RICHARDS, Address Unknown. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has filed a Petition to terminate your parental rights and permanently commit the above referenced child. You are hereby commanded to appear March 11, 2026, at 1:30 PM, before the Honorable Judge Tom Young at the Osceola Courthouse, 2 Courthouse Square Kissimmee, FL 34741, Courtroom 4-C for an ADVISORY HEARING. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THIS CHILD. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MIGHT LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD NAMED IN THE PETITION. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration, Osceola County Courthouse, 2 Courthouse Square, Suite 6300, Kissimmee, Florida, (407) 742-2417, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Kissimmee, Osceola County, Florida this 29th day of January, 2026. Kelvin Soto, as Clerk of Court. By: /s/ as Deputy Clerk (Court Seal).
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO: DP23-454 IN THE INTEREST OF MINOR CHILDREN
L.M. DOB: 12/18/2010, A.M. DOB: 1/30/2012, I.M. DOB: 10/23/2013, S.M. DOB: 11/7/2015, A.M. DOB: 6/15/2019, M.B. DOB: 11/29/2021, MINOR CHILDREN. NOTICE OF ACTION TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS. TO: ALFRED MESIPONT Address
unknown. A Petition for Termination of Parental Rights under oath has been filed in this court regarding the above-referenced child(ren). You are hereby commanded to appear before the Honorable Robert J. Egan, Circuit Court Judge, on Tuesday, February 26, 2026 at 9:30 AM at the Thomas S. Kirk Justice Center, 2000 East Michigan Street, Courtroom 5 Orlando, Florida 32806, for an ADVISORY HEARING. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD(REN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MIGHT LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD(REN) NAMED IN THE PETITION. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 14th day of January, 2026. This summons has been issued at the request of: Matthew Corbett, Esquire, Florida Bar Number: 1025031, matthew.corbett@ myflfamilies.com. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk (Court Seal)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE PURSUANT TO THE FLORIDA SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY ACT, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FACILITIES LISTED BELOW D/B/A VALUE STORE IT SELF STORAGE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION (TO SATISFY A LIEN PLACED ON THE CONTENTS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 83 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES). THE PERSONAL PROPERTY IN THE BELOW-LISTED OCCUPANTS’ LEASED SPACES TO SATISFY THE OWNER’S LIEN. THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS DESCRIBED AS PERSONAL & HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND/OR COMMERCIAL GOODS, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. THE UNIT(S) WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION THROUGH ONLINE AUCTION SERVICES OF WWW.STORAGETREASURES.COM. THE SALE TIME AND DATE IS AT 11AM ON February 26, 2026 VALUE STORE IT CELEBRATION, LLC1700 CELEBRATION BLVD CELEBRATION, FL, 34747: 1020- Marco Antonio Figeiredo Geraldes; 1084-Dede Esther Chancelor; 3020-Chanika Key/Chanika Monika Key; 3072-Jeanine Hunter/Jeanine Renee Hunter; 3098-Paulina Griselle Crispin Rodriguez; 4005-Bruna De Freitas; 4015-Kenward Auden Lawson/Florida Home & Business Realty Inc.; 4048-Nick Isgar/Nicholas Isgar; 4081-Angie Coralee Callwood Orellanes; 5093-Kendra Haas/Kendra Lynne Haas; 6043- Nick Isgar/Nicholas Isgar; 6075-Christopher Antie/Christopher Lee Antie; 6078- Nick Isgar/Nicholas Isgar; VALUE STORE IT OCOEE, LLC - 1251 FOUNTAINS WEST BOULEVARD OCOEE, FL, 34761: A007-Guy Anne Alexis;B007-Carol Ann Daughtry;B008-Fernando Oliveria Maggioni/Fernando Maggioni;B183-Charity Nicole Dyer;B223-Shanquez Lillian Matthew;B235-Nirobi Cishira Ross/Nirobi Ross;C020-Ami Yvonne McCain/Ami McCain;C042-Luis Miguel Pacheco/Luis Pacheco;C082-Brett Taylor;C111-Cabrina Jena Stephens;C158-David Ryan Ramer;C210-Joi Alyssa Smith;C234-Ashta Siddhi Singh;C241-Ashta Siddhi Singh;C281-Shamandi Bonita Mcfarlande VALUE STORE IT - 1480 CELEBRATION LLC - 1480 CELEBRATION BLVD CELEBRATION, FL 34747: 1091 – Jordan Dewayne Redmond; 3072 – Maribal Santiago/ Maribel Santiago; 309952 – Kyle Hyden/ Kyle Cooper Hyden; 3196 – Paris Jenneil Steynor.
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Personal property of the following tenants will be sold for cash to satisfy rental liens in accordance with Florida Statutes, Self Storage Facility Act, Sections 83-806 and 83-807. Contents may include kitchen, household items, bedding, toys, games, boxes, barrels, packed cartons, furniture, trucks, cars, etc. There is no title for vehicles sold at lien sale. Owners reserve the right to bid on units. Lien sale to be held online ending Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 at times indicated below. Viewing and bidding will only be available online at www.storagetreasures.com beginning at least 5 days prior to the scheduled sale date and time! Also, visit www.personalministorage.com/Orlando-FL-storage-units/ for more info Personal Mini Storage Lake Fairview - 4252 N Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, FL 32804 at 11:00am: 133 Stanley Rowland 54 Phoebe Cressy 390 Michael Dix. Michigan Mini Storage - 200 W Michigan St Orlando FL 32806 at 10:30am: 55 David Tyrone Hill 109 Rene Martinez Vega 146 Downs Steven.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Extra Space
Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 1001 Lee Rd Orlando Fl 32810 (407) 489-3742 on February 27th, 2026 12:30PM Daina Stradley- Cabinets & shelves, dishes, clothing & shoes, mattress, wall art, sports & outdoors, boxes. Branden Santiago- Appliances, dishes, clothing & shoes, household items, furniture, new merchandise, boxes. Demertrise Naulings- Clothing & shoes, dishes, mattress, wall art, household items, furniture, boxes. Marion Perrydishes, boxes, tools & supplies, clothing. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and pad at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below on February 27, 2026, at the location indicated: Store 1333: 13125 S. John Young Pkwy, Orlando FL. 32837, 407.516.7005 @ 10 AM: Karen A Mcbreairty-home items,Gustavo Lobato-home items,John Taylor-boxes.Store 3502: 1236 S Vineland Rd, Winter Garden FLl 34787, 407.794.6460 @ 11:45 AM: Cindy Jerson -Grill, furniture. Cierra Jones –Clothes, shoes, & other belongings. Store 3024: 11955 S Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando Fl 32837. 407.826.0024 @ 11AM Geniva Alers- utility shelf, 4x5 totes, 7 bags. Danielle Caracciolo- Household Goods/Furniture. Store 3378: 475 Celebration Pl, Celebration FL 34747, 321.939.3752 @ 11;15AM Sharlene Crigger- Household items, Amber Clark- Queen bed, dresser, tv, small/midsize boxes, Amanda WirthCouch, beds, dining table, grandfather clock., Anthonni Damian Ramirez- Concrete Pump tools, and hoses, Edward Madera- Furnished items Store 8931:
3280 Vineland Rd, Kissimmee FL 34746, 407.720.7424 @11:30 AM : Kevin Odonnell
Pallets, Tracy McLeod sofa/loveseat/ coff table/2 end tables/2 tvs/20-25 totes/2 folding chairs/sm table, Sharon Burrell Home goods Clothing, Teresa Fekany Personal Items , Adam Jacoby-Rankin Home Decor/Excess Furniture, Paulo Garcia Mariano Household goods. Store 7590: 7360 Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819@ 11:45am 407.634.4449: Irma Conefurniture; Joshua Williams- materials; Michelle Meacham- artwork, glassware; Lonnie Lake- office furniture, cabinets; Antonio Blakeney- Household items. Store 1334: 5603 Metrowest Blvd Orlando Fl 32811. (407) 516-7751) @ : 10:45am: Kamron Commock- bags,bins, personal items. Shakeema Merchant- Bed, sofa, Bins, 2 Bar Chairs, TV, household items. David Pernia- household goods, grill, toys. Chavante Scott- clothing, mattress, furniture, household items. Tysherika Jakethia Pollock- boxes, bags, household items. Jose Sandoval- clothing, shoes and plastic bin. Store 1335: 1101 Marshall Farms Rd Ocoee Fl 34761 (407) 516-7221) @ :1030am : Judit Tavarez – Couch, desk, bed uez _seasonal decoration, personal belongings; Ericka Bell- Furniture, Household items. Store 7143: 6035 Sand Lake Vista Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 @ 10:15 AM: Cody Allen Stevens - Household Goods; Marissa Clark - Clothes and Shoes; Colleen Robson - 30-40 Boxes and Totes; Nathalie Thomas - two bedroom apartment. Store 7420: 800 Beard Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787 @ 12:30PM-: Fabiano Castilhos: Boxes, furniture- Kadra Alston: Boxes- Raed Altarifi: personal Stuff, 1 bedroom fully furnished home. Store 7557: 11920 W Colonial Dr Ste 10, Ocoee, FL 34761, 407-794-6970 @ : 12:45 PM. Terry Allen Beden- Household items. Jeffrey Mcintosh/Jeffrey Mcimtoshtools, household items. Store 7865: 25 E Lester Rd, Apopka, FL 32712, 407-551-5590 @1:30PM: -Alexandra Joseph-boxes business stuff. -Antoinette Queen- shoes, clothes, dresser, TV, misc. Store 8136: 3501 S. Orange Blossom Trail Orlando FL 32839, 407.488.9093 @ :12:15-Ashley Lennon- boxes, bags, clothes, shoes: Wilmarys Martinez-Household Appliances, Totes, boxes, dressor, chairs: Mattie Williams- Bags,personal Items:Tanya Dancer-mattress,couch,table ,chairs. Store 8778: 3820 S Orange Ave Orlando FL 32806, 321.270.3440 @ 1:00 pm. Josephine Ducreay Personal household items / Carlos Pereira Rodriguez bed, tv, nightstand / Francheska Naranjo 5x5 - totes of blankets, holiday items. Store 4217: 5698 S Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, Fl 32839, 407-930-4463 @ :@: 1:45PM: Jeff Breton- Bins, Suitcase, Cabinets Shelves, Clothing Shoes, Personal Effects, Wall Art, Collectibles, Sports Outdoors, Boxes, Mirrors, Tools Supplies; Wilfrantz Vixama; Bins, Suitcases, Toys Baby Games, Clothing Shoes, Mattress Bedding, Electronics, Furniture, Sports Outdoors, Boxes. LaQwana Pugh; Bins, Bags, Appliances, Toys Baby Games, Clothing Shoes, Personal Effects, Wall Art, Electronics, Boxes. Andrea Mills; Bags, Toys Baby Games, Wall Art, Electronics, Furniture, Sports Outdoors, Mirrors. Ronise Celestine; Bins Bags, Clothing Shoes, Electronics, Boxes, Mirrors. Ida Moore; Bins, Clothing Shoes, Mattress Bedding, Wall Art, Sports Outdoors, Boxes. Pamella Lessa; Suitcase Bags, Cabinets Shelves, Health Wellness, Toys Baby Games, Clothing Shoes, Mattress Bedding, Wall Art, Electronics, Furniture, New Merchandise, Sports Outdoors, Boxes, Office Equipment. Marlon D Munoz; Suitcases, Documents, Wall Art,
Sports Outdoors, Boxes, Tools Supplies. Graylin Glover; Bins, Bags, Appliances, Toys Baby Games, Clothing Shoes, Boxes. Nancy Compere; Bird Cage, Bags, Bins, Appliances, Toys Baby Games, Clothing Shoes, Mattress Bedding, Electronics, Furniture, Sports Outdoors, Boxes. Store 1317: 5592 L B McLeod Rd Orlando FL 32811. (407) 720-2832) @2:00pm: octayvia wright- small studio; Hebert Pugh- tools and hardware; ANNIE MAXWELLClothes, Funiture and boxes; Deborah Hudson- Furniture, clothes, kitchen goods; Matheus De Oliveira Contes- household items; Avex Homes LLC- Tanya Soto- Tile, Paint; Zildo Lima- Old Forniture and cloths; Tonya Baldwin- SMALL APPLIANCE, BEDROOM FURNITURE AND LIVING ROOM FURNITURE AND CLOTHING; Jovans Joseph- Parts; Cameron WhiteFiat 500, hi boy pro, Scooter focus 150 moped, clothes, shoes, safe; Shaquille Hamblin patrick- Household goods; Gia McQueen- House Hold Goods. Store 6454: 2312 S. Division Ave. Orlando, FL 32805, 689-303-3205 @ 2:15PM; Stephanie Morales: Furniture, personal items. Guillermo Rios Torres: queen mattress, boxes, misc items. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Site #3086, 130 Concord Drive, Casselberry, FL 32707, 2/24/2026, @ 12:00 pm: Larissa LendzemoHousehold furniture Cleotha RedmondToys, appliance parts, tools, boxes, wood, paint, furniture. The auction will be listed an advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
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