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Self-driving Waymo robotaxis have arrived in Orlando, the feds said they won’t pay for Alligator Alcatraz construction costs, Florida got the bronze medal for highest number of measles cases and other news you may have missed last week. Plus “This Modern World”
9 Living under threat Trump’s immigration agenda sows fear among Central Florida tourism workers
11 What about Pulse?
A proposal making its way through the state Legislature would prevent cities from funding any diversity, equity or inclusion initiative, with limited exceptions.
13 Live Active Cultures Does Legoland’s new — and very expensive — Galacticoaster achieve high-earth orbit, or remain grounded on the launchpad?
23 Couchsurfing
New shows streaming this week: The Hunt, Young Sherlock, One Piece: Into the Grand Line and more
25 The sounds of spring Sixteen concerts that you need to know about coming soon to Orlando
29 This Little Underground
The Sh-Booms’ This Is a Test … is more than just a new look. In an age drowning in TikToks and Instagram Reels, these extended
Self-driving Waymo robotaxis have arrived in Orlando, the feds said they won’t pay for Alligator Alcatraz construction costs, Florida got the bronze medal for highest number of measles cases and other news you may have missed last week.
BY JUANITA OLARTE, MIA SCHAEPERKOETTER, MCKENNA SCHUELER, AND CHRISTINE SEXTON & LIV CAPUTO/FLORIDA PHOENIX
» Waymo made it to the streets of Orlando
Self-driving AI-powered robotaxis have officially made their way to Orlando. Waymo made its debut in the City Beautiful last Tuesday, offering an unconventional ride service that strives to be “the world’s most trusted driver,” says the company, which is owned by Google parent company Alphabet. The cars eliminate human drivers, opting instead for a ride powered by artificial intelligence. Waymo vehicles detect pedestrians, public transit vehicles and emergency vehicles through a combination of cameras, lidar, radar and AI, the company says. The service also debuted in Dallas, Houston and San Antonio, Texas, bringing the total number of cities it operates in to 10. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer previously said the service is a testament to the city’s forward thinking. Integrating Waymo in Orlando aligns with the city’s “Vision Zero” goal to eliminate traffic deaths and accidents by 2040.
» Feds won’t cover Alligator Alcatraz construction cost
A $608 million federal reimbursement that Florida’s been counting on to pay for the so-called “Alligator Alcatraz” lockup won’t cover construction costs — if the money comes through at all, Justice Department lawyers have declared. Instead, any potential dollars would only fund “operational costs,” not “construction or facility modification,” the DOJ said in a new federal court filing. The Federal Emergency Management Agency reimbursement may not even “materialize” at all, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier acknowledged in a separate filing. This breaks from past assertions by both President Donald Trump and the DeSantis administration that the $608 million grant would largely foot the bill for Florida’s state-run detention centers. Last Tuesday’s filings were part of an ongoing legal battle brought by the Friends of the Everglades, the Miccosukee Tribe and Earthjustice against the federal government in hopes of shutting down the Everglades detention facility. The government, represented by DOJ lawyers, is appealing a lower court’s decision that sided with the activists. The case centers on whether or not federal dollars going toward “Alligator Alcatraz” would mean it has to comply with federal environmental laws. Florida has long waited for these federal dollars to come in. Although it was initially reported that DHS last September had awarded all $608 million to the Florida Division of Emergency Management, federal lawyers claimed last week that the notice was simply a “letter from FEMA approving FDEM’s eligibility” for the grant.
» Historic Lubbe House at Lake Eola here to say, said Mayor Dyer Orlando’s mayor said a historic home overlooking Lake Eola, known as the Lubbe House, will not be torn down, clarifying the city’s position after weeks of public concern and confusion. Mayor Buddy Dyer addressed the issue during last week’s City Council meeting. The Mediterranean-style home built in the 1930s sits along the southwestern edge of Lake Eola Park and has become a focal point in discussions about downtown park improvements. Dyer said the city does not have plans to demolish the house. He acknowledged that cost estimates presented during early planning phases included potential demolition figures, but he said removal of the structure was not part of the city’s intended path forward. The clarification comes after preservation advocates pushed for local landmark designation amid fears the home could be lost as part of the Lake Eola Gateway project. Dyer said the city is still determining the best long-term use for the property. City officials said the building will undergo structural, accessibility and environmental assessments, including asbestos testing, as planners evaluate how it might be incorporated into future park plans.
» More parking spaces approved for the Winter Park Library
The city of Winter Park is moving forward with a plan to expand the number of parking spaces at the Winter Park Library and Events Center. According to the city, the 12-week project at 1052 and 1050 W. Morse Blvd. will bring 51 new parking spaces to the venues, with an estimated completion date of mid-May, weather permitting. The first phase of construction is already underway and involves the installation of 18 new parking spaces along Harper Street. Construction, currently blocking off a northbound stretch of Harper, is expected to finish March 10. The second phase of construction will involve the installation of an additional 33 parking spaces in the main library lot, with an estimated completion date of May 18. The Winter Park Library & Events Center is a
relatively new, multimillion-dollar venue that opened in 2021. According to the city’s procurement portal, the venue has “been very successful.” However, “there have been challenges, including significant parking demands during the times when the Event Center has large daytime or weekend programming that coincides with the Library’s operating hours.”
» Florida has the third highest number of measles cases in the U.S. Florida ranks third in the number of confirmed measles cases across the country, according to new data published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC data show 107 confirmed measles cases in Florida as of Feb. 26. South Carolina leads the nation in confirmed measles cases — 653 — followed by Utah, with 149. Nationwide, there were 1,136 confirmed cases. Although the CDC collects its data from states, the Florida Department of Health’s measles data differ. DOH data, which include cases reported to the state health department through Feb. 21, show 104 confirmed measles cases in 11 counties (not including Orange or Osceola). According to the CDC, measles spreads through the air when a sick person coughs or sneezes. The virus can stay in the air for two hours after the infected person leaves. It is so contagious that about nine out of 10 people who come near a person with measles will become infected if not vaccinated. As the number of measles cases in Florida increases, the DeSantis administration has still pushed to eliminate vaccine mandates for school-aged children. Although the DOH can eliminate the vaccines that are required through rules, it cannot eliminate any vaccine that is statutorily required without the action by the Legislature.
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LIVING UNDER THREAT
Trump’s immigration agenda sows fear among Central Florida tourism workers
BY MCKENNA SCHUELER
President Donald Trump’s mass immigrant detention and deportation agenda is creating a climate of fear and uncertainty for immigrant workers in Central Florida’s tourism workforce, including workers at the world-renowned Walt Disney World.
About one-third of the nation’s hospitality industry workforce — working in hotels, airports, restaurants and theme parks, for example — is made up of immigrants. This includes not just undocumented workers, but immigrants from countries such as Haiti and Venezuela, whose ability to lawfully live and work in the U.S. has been thrown into flux under the Trump administration’s proposed changes to programs that allow them to live here, like Temporary Protected Status and the asylum process.
“We’re not talking about people who have been here six months,” said Isaie Marc, a Haitian immigrant and U.S. citizen on staff with Unite Here Local 737, which represents roughly 18,000 workers at Disney World. “There are some people who have been here 10, 18, 20 years, so they’ve built a life in the United States.”
Marc is one of his union’s key advocates for Haitian workers, many of whom work back-ofhouse jobs at major Central Florida attractions like Disney World.
Some of his union’s immigrant members, including workers at Disney, have bought homes in Central Florida. They own cars, and they pay taxes that help support their local communities.
“We’re not talking about criminals,” Marc said, referring to the Trump administration’s assertion that federal officials are only going after violent criminals in the U.S. without legal status.
“There’s a lot of people who keep the economy going. That’s who we’re talking about.”
According to data compiled by the nonpartisan Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, nearly 75 percent of the roughly 68,000 people detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents as of Feb. 7 don’t have any criminal convictions on their record. Research has found that people born in the U.S. are more likely to commit crimes than immigrants, regardless of their legal status.
Living under threat
The Trump administration’s willingness to send federal agents after people who are trying to build a better life for themselves in the U.S. is hanging over some tourism workers like a cloud.
“Every single day is living under threat,” said Pericles Joseph, a Haitian immigrant who works as
a dishwasher at Via Napoli, one of the Italian restaurants at Disney World’s EPCOT. Joseph, a member of Unite Here Local 737, told Orlando Weekly through a translator that he originally came to the U.S. in 2008, alone, for economic reasons.
Now he has a family, in addition to a job at one of the most beloved theme parks in the world. He has two daughters who were born in the U.S., and he’s a homeowner. He’s one of more than 300,000 Haitian immigrants lawfully living in the U.S. under TPS, a program that recognizes that his home country is currently unsafe due to issues such as gang violence and other dangerous conditions.
Of the nearly 1.3 million TPS recipients living in the U.S., as of March 2025, nearly half were located in Florida, according to the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. Altogether, they contribute billions of dollars to the economy each year.
Efforts by the Trump administration to revoke TPS designation for several countries, including Haiti, over the last year have therefore left hundreds of thousands of recipients destabilized.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has argued that allowing Haitian TPS holders to remain in the U.S. is “contrary to the national interest” — an argument struck down by a D.C. District court on Feb. 2, just one day before TPS designation for Haiti was scheduled to be revoked.
For Joseph, the uncertainty of whether he’ll be able to stay and work in Florida, in order to pay the bills and provide for his family, is overwhelming.
He no longer has a home in Haiti, where he worries the lives of himself and his daughters would be at risk if he were to be deported. His life, his job, his home, is here. “It’s sad,” he told Orlando Weekly through a translator. Many of his Haitian co-workers, he said, feel the same way.
Evans Corvoisier, a food handler at Via Napoli who’s also from Haiti, told Orlando Weekly it’s not safe in his home country, and that life would be very difficult for him if he was forced to return. He’s also a TPS holder and has lived in the U.S. for nearly 20 years.
‘You can tell business has slowed down’ Unite Here Local 737, advocating on behalf of 19,000 workers in Central Florida’s hospitality industry, are part of a local coalition of immigrant rights advocates who have called on Orange County leaders to stand up to federal immigration enforcement and ensure due process rights for immigrants detained by ICE.
“My community is in fear,” Marc told county commissioners in February, during the public comment portion of a board meeting. “Even people that have legal status have been questioned and targeted. That’s not right.”
Another union representative, Xiomary Rivera, told county leaders that she herself — a U.S. citizen from Puerto Rico — had been racially profiled by local law enforcement and pulled over for questioning several times without being presented with any evidence of a traffic infraction.
The federal crackdown on unlawful immigration, she said, isn’t just hurting undocumented people, but entire communities. “Haitians and Latinos are the backbone of the tourism workforce,” she told county commissioners.“We need action, not silence.”
Hospitality and tourism is the most pivotal industry in Central Florida, a region that’s home to world-renowned theme parks like Disney World, Universal Studios (and its new park, Epic Universe), SeaWorld and other popular attractions.
In 2024, the region welcomed more than 75 million visitors, 6.5 million of whom traveled from overseas. Altogether, tourism drove an estimated $5.6 billion in local and state tax revenue to Central Florida in 2024 alone, according to estimates from Visit Orlando.
A new report from the union Unite Here, however, warns that Trump’s mass deportation plans — including his stated goal of deporting one million people per year — are having a chilling effect on industries that employ large concentrations of immigrant workers, including agriculture, construction and hospitality.
The report, dubbed “Inhospitable,” found that the national hospitality industry workforce shrunk by 98,000 workers from December 2024 to December 2025, with the industry’s unemployment rate ticking up just slightly. Citing U.S. International Trade Association data, the report says the U.S. saw 2.5 billion fewer trips by international visitors last year, and a 5.5 percent decline in tourism revenue — a loss of $1.2 billion — from Sept. 2024 to Sept. 2025.
Visit Florida, the Sunshine State’s own tourism marketing agency, came out with its own report this month in collaboration with the governor’s office, announcing a record-breaking number of visitors to Florida in 2025, with domestic visitation (i.e., visitors traveling from other parts of the U.S.) accounting for 91.5 percent of that.
Despite less love from Canadians last year — who’ve reportedly shied away from U.S. travel due in part to ongoing tariff wars and annexation threats — Visit Florida found that the state still welcomed an estimated 9.3 million overseas visitors in 2025, compared to just under 9 million in 2024. Canadians made up 2 percent of visitors to the Sunshine State last year.
“Florida continues to set the standard as the top travel destination in the nation, welcoming millions of visitors while delivering real economic benefits for our residents,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement.“Through strategic investments in infrastructure, public safety, and
environmental stewardship, we are ensuring that Florida remains a place where families can vacation with confidence and where our tourism industry can continue to thrive.”
Visit Orlando, a local tourism marketing agency that operates separately from Visit Florida, doesn’t release its own annual tourism numbers for the Central Florida region until May.
Still, president and CEO Cassandra Matej told Orlando Weekly that current estimates for international visitation to Orlando predict a slight 4.5 percent decline in 2025, with much of that decline resulting from Canadian visitor losses, estimated to be around 13 percent.
Other markets are expected to show growth or remain flat from last year, according to their numbers, with estimates of a 5.5 percent increase in visitors in 2025 from Brazil, a 0.2 percent increase from the United Kingdom and a 0.3 percent increase from Mexico.
“Travel is influenced by many factors, including politics, inflation, and even the weather,” Matej said. “However, we remain optimistic about international outlook over the next three to five years, particularly as global travel continues to rebound, and Orlando continues to expand its international reach.”
Visit Orlando expects their international visitation in 2026 to rebound to where they were in 2024 “due to healthy gains across most origin markets.”
We keep each other safe
Across the country, fear of immigration enforcement agents roaming the streets doesn’t just stem from fear of deportation. Detention centers, including the so-called Alligator Alcatraz in South Florida, have been accused of dangerous living conditions, human rights violations and detention of people who are in the country lawfully.
Workers’ rights organizers have been targeted and abducted by federal agents. U.S. citizens have been shot dead by federal agents during ICE raids. State employees in the Florida Department of Financial Services, deputized to carry out immigration duties on behalf of ICE, have been accused of luring immigrants out of their homes in order to detain them here in Orange County.
In Orlando, labor union Unite Here Local 737 has hosted legal clinics for their members with local immigration attorneys over the last year, to help provide information and updates on TPS and other immigration policy changes.
They’ve also enshrined into some of their union contracts — covering workers at Disney and a couple of local hotels — certain protections that guarantee immigrant workers the right to get their jobs back for up to two years if they lose their work authorization or work visa temporarily, and then regain it.
Marc, the union staffer, said Central Florida’s immigrant workforce is critical to keeping the magic of local tourist attractions (and their money-making potential) alive.“Without them, there is no industry.”
mschueler@orlandoweekly.com
What about Pulse?
A proposal making its way through the state Legislature would prevent cities from funding any diversity, equity or inclusion initiative, with limited exceptions.
BY MCKENNA SCHUELER
State and local elected officials have expressed concerns about bills making their way through the Florida Legislature that would prohibit city and county governments from “funding or promoting or taking official action as it relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion.”
Under the proposal (HB 1001/SB 1134), DEI is defined as an attempt to promote or adopt “training, programming, or activities designed or implemented with reference to race, color, sex, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation.” It does not prohibit action by a county or city that’s required for compliance with state or federal law or regulations.
Orlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan said during last Monday’s City Council meeting that she wants to see the city fight the proposal “tooth and nail,” arguing that DEI is being used as a “ridiculous buzzword for conservatism and hurting people.”
Commissioner Tom Keen, meanwhile — a former Democratic state representative elected to City Council last year — said he’s working with local state legislators to ensure the bill won’t affect
State Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando, said that it’s still unclear whether all city or county actions on the Pulse memorial site would be in the clear if this legislation passes as written.
“There are still questions regarding the daily operations of a Pulse Memorial and the hosting of community events at the memorial,” Eskamani told Orlando Weekly in an email. “As we work to oppose and stop this bill, measures are also being taken to mitigate its harm.”
OVERLY BROAD
Critics have said the proposal could affect local governments’ ability to fund or sponsor Pride parades, or recognize civil rights leaders during Black History Month, and potentially could have broader implications for other cultural events. It would also bar municipalities from establishing a DEI office, appointing a DEI officer, or hiring or giving preferential treatment to employees based on their race, color, sex, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation.
The Miami Beach city commission, for its part, wrote a letter to state leaders last month urging them to kill the bill, according to Florida Politics. In their letter, they questioned whether the proposal could affect the city’s ability to support cultural events focused on a specific racial or ethnic group, such as the Miami Jewish Film Festival. They described the proposal’s definition of DEI as “overly broad.”
The letter also raised questions about whether the bill would prevent the city from pursuing targeted initiatives such as funding free mammograms for women, funding gender-specific homeless service programs, or translating emergency alerts from the city into Spanish or Kréyol.
MEMORIALIZING DIVERSITY?
The city government has committed $7.5 million to the development of a permanent memorial at the former Pulse nightclub site and has accepted responsibility for covering the cost of daily operations after that. The Orange County government has also agreed to pitch in $5 million for its development, while the state government approved nearly $400,000 in state grant money for the memorial last July.
A permanent memorial at the Pulse site has been years in the making and remains a sensitive issue for many in the Orlando community, in no small part because of all the money and time that was previously committed to it by the nonprofit OnePulse Foundation.
The nonprofit, founded by former club owner Barbara Poma, failed to ever break ground on its ambitious plans for a permanent memorial and ultimately dissolved in disgrace at the end of 2023. The city of Orlando committed to building the memorial instead shortly ahead of the nonprofit’s dissolution.
In a statement to Orlando Weekly, city spokesperson Ashley Papagni confirmed the city is “monitoring” the anti-DEI legislation making waves up in Tallahassee, adding that they “have worked and will continue to work with legislative leaders to ensure that the National Pulse Memorial is not unintentionally impacted by the bill.”
“The city is appreciative of this Legislature’s funding support for the memorial and we look forward to continuing work with our local, state and federal partners to build a place of reflection for the families of the 49 lives taken at Pulse and the survivors,” she said.
ON ITS WAY
the city’s development of a permanent memorial outside Pulse, the former gay nightclub. “Our office is trying to make some corrections to it,” Keen said of the proposed legislation.
The club located just south of downtown Orlando was the site of a mass shooting on June 12, 2016, that killed 49 people, many of whom were LGBTQ+ people of color.
Violations of the bill, if it becomes law, include potential penalties for local elected officials that could include malfeasance or misfeasance charges, or even removal from office. It would also allow individuals to sue local governments over alleged violations.
“It’s just ridiculous,” said Sheehan.“I wish they [state lawmakers] would concentrate on things that really impact Floridians,” she added. “I’m paying a lot more for my property insurance
‘I wish they would concentrate on real issues, rather than culture wars that just harm everyone.’
According to a Senate staff analysis, the legislation targeting DEI includes a carve-out for monuments and memorials that are intended to honor or recognize individuals or groups. But
than I ever have in my life, and it’s really impacting me. And I wish they would concentrate on real issues, rather than culture wars that just harm everyone.”
The legislation, sponsored by two Jacksonvillearea Republicans, meanwhile is getting closer to passage. The House bill, sponsored by Rep. Dean Black, has cleared two of its three committee stops in the Florida House, while the Senate version, sponsored by Sen. Clay Yarborough, has cleared all three of its committee stops in the Senate, setting it up for a full vote by the full chamber.
“In no way are we trying to remove the ageold concepts and terms and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion,” Yarborough said during a hearing on his bill, according to the Tampa Bay Times and Miami Herald. “It’s this DEI effort,” he said, claiming that DEI has been used to “cloak expenditures and practices” that shouldn’t be funded by taxpayers.
A similar proposal targeting government-funded DEI failed to pass the House and Senate last year, the Times and Herald reported. However, this year it’s gotten its own special shout-out from outgoing Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who’s term-limited from running for re-election this year.
DeSantis claimed on social media that Florida “has led the nation on DEI elimination,” throwing his support behind the new proposal. “Now, Sen. Yarborough and Rep. Black have filed a bill to eliminate DEI in local government,” he wrote on X. “Lets go!”
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SHUTTERSTOCK
THE INTERIM MEMORIAL SITE, AS IT APPEARED BEFORE CONSTRUCTION FENCING WAS ERECTED LAST MONTH. THIS WEEK THE SIGN WILL BE TAKEN DOWN AND STORED. DEMOLITION OF THE BUILDING BEGINS MARCH 18.
Does Legoland’s new — and very expensive — Galacticoaster achieve high-earth orbit, or remain grounded on the launchpad?
Within the world of Central Florida’s theme parks — which should theoretically cater to every demographic — the term “family-friendly” is too often associated with attractions whose ambitions are as limited as their height requirements. Legoland is looking to alter that perception by launching their most expensive indoor experience ever, so I drove down to Winter Haven last week to learn if their new Galacticoaster achieves high-earth orbit, or remains grounded on the pad. At a total budget of $94 million between the sibling versions installed at Legoland Florida and California, Galacticoaster is the biggest investment yet in North America for Merlin Entertainment, and the largest project so far for project director Tom Storer, who was celebrating his eighth anniversary with Merlin Magic Making during the ride’s media preview. “It’s been about three and a half years from that first spark [of development], and we knew we needed to do something special,” says Storer. “Our creative team came together and partnered with Lego to come up with the Space concept, and just kind of ran with it from there.”
Located in the far back corner of Legoland Florida, on a plot of land near the entrance to the water park that once held the painfully janky Flying School inverted roller coaster, the Galacticoaster and surrounding play structures are all themed to the classic 1970s Lego Space playsets fondly remembered from Gen X childhoods. After basing recent rides on modern franchises like Ninjago and The Lego Movie, “this is the first time we were kind of combining everything to appeal to all generations,” Merlin public relations director Julie Estrada told me, “so it’s been fun, watching guests go through the line and [say], ‘I had this space buggy when I was 7 years old.’”
Before embarking on their adventure, guests experience two preshows, which are the clearest evidence that Legoland is aiming to up their ante in attraction design. The first one features Biff Dipper, an animatronic astronaut who’s 25 times the scale of a standard Lego minifigure. He smoothly swivels on his heel and swings his arms, using nine different mechanical functions as he and his friends on surrounding screens fill in potential pilots on the attraction’s plot: A colorful asteroid is on a collision course with Earth, and only you can lead a swarm of Separators (the tools that master model builders use to break bricks apart) to stop an adorable Armageddon.
In order to accomplish your goal, you’ll need a sweet-looking spaceship, which is where the second preshow comes in. Grouped in teams of four, you’re handed an RFID slap bracelet and directed to a slick vertical touchscreen where Biff helps you select customized parts to apply to your cosmic craft — including a dragon tail, hamburger wings or flowering fins, along with more conventional nose cones and rocket thrusters.
After emerging from the second preshow, stepping on the boarding station’s conveyor belt, and being secured by the four-passenger vehicles’ roomy overhead lap restraints, riders get to see a live image of themselves superimposed into the ship they just designed. Storer calls this effect (designed by 2Heads) “the real ‘wow’ moment of the ride.” Following that video effect, passengers blast into the main portion of the ride with a reasonably vigorous launch, finding themselves gliding through a darkened warehouse surrounded by twinkling starlight and static oversized toys. These physical props, enhanced with some animated projections, give a value-engineered “No, we have Cosmic Rewind at home” vibe, but they fly by too swiftly for their relative simplicity to be immersion-breaking.
About halfway through the course, the cars unlock from facing forward and begin controlled
rotations, letting riders briefly experience several exhilarating “drifting” moments that — despite a top speed of only 40 mph — almost approximate elements of EPCOT’s superb Guardians of the Galaxy spinning coaster, and arguably surpass the sensations of Epic Universe’s underwhelming Curse of the Werewolf.
Unfortunately, just as Galacticoaster was starting to blast beyond my modest expectations, we arrived at the final break run, which is placed exactly where the grand finale would have started in a properly paced track layout. As a coaster enthusiast, I found the abrupt ending tragically anticlimactic; for my money, I would have scaled back the preshows (which last several times longer than the actual ride does) and expanded the track by another 20 seconds.
However, for the 5- to 12-year-old demographic that Legoland attractions are explicitly designed to please, Galacticoaster probably delivers the proper “pink-knuckle” level of intensity that Estrada says they’re aiming for. I also appreciate Galacticoaster’s efforts at accessibility beyond the low 36-inch minimum height, including full ADA access and available sensory headphones.
If you’re eager to journey where no brick has gone before, Legoland currently has some attractive discounts for Florida residents. However, bear in mind that, as with any rocket launch, it’s all in the timing. During my preview, glitches forced me to wait almost 100 minutes for my first ride, and over 30 for my second. I’d say the attraction is worth enduring about a 20-minute queue, so you may want to delay until the opening-month hype dies down and the technical bugs die off.
Just don’t wait too long to go, because Legoland’s other interactive dark rides are currently in dire need of basic maintenance, and you’ll want to see Biff while he’s still buff, before he’s busted.
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ASTRONAUT BIFF DIPPER AT YOUR SERVICE (IMAGE COURTESY LEGOLAND)
NEW RESTAURANTS
55 new restaurants, bars and sweet shops to enjoy in Orlando this year
BY FAIYAZ KARA
In contrast to last year’s spate of big, splashy openings, this year’s crop of soon-to-open restaurants appears a lot more grounded, with many opting for smaller spaces and smaller menus. That’s not to say we won’t see sizable eating houses backed by corporate fat cats — looking at you, Fat Rosie’s, Harlow Grove and O-Ku Sushi — or new concepts from James Beard-nominated local restaurateurs Johnny and Jimmy Tung or Jason and Sue Chin. We will, but there seems to be a clear shift in the everrisky world of restaurants, reflective of uncertain times, a sputtering economy and rising food and labor costs. Value is what’s attracting consumers to restaurants — value without compromise in the guest experience. If anything, the restaurants listed below will only serve to solidify Orlando’s position as one of the most culinarily diverse cities in the South. From live-fire cooking and back-alley eats to sweet dessert soups and omakase treats, this list will help you navigate our culturally rich landscape in 2026.
Amalfi
The restaurant from the owners of Mangia Italian Gourmet in Avalon Park will bring “contemporary coastal” Italian flavors to the east
Orlando community. The restaurant will take over the space recently vacated by Mejana Grill & Bar in Avalon Park.
(Opening March, 12001 Avalon Lake Drive, amalfiavalonpark.com)
Antalya Turkish Grillhouse
Shoppers at the Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets craving a more substantial and satisfying food option can cross the street and indulge in the sizzling sustenance of shish, adana and iskender kebabs. Cheesy kunefe is never a bad idea.
(Open, 8133 Vineland Ave., antalyaorlando.com)
The Baker’s Son by Valerio’s It’s not just about scratch-made breads, baked goods and pastries at this popular Kissimmee bakery, but also a savory bill of fare of Filipino American delights including longanitsa loaded fries, Philly bistek sandwiches, sinigang popcorn chicken and loco moco. A full café menu features ube and pandan lattes as well as softserve ice cream. This is the fourth location in the country, with others in Texas (Houston and Sugar Land) and Jacksonville.
(Open, 4797 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, thebakersonusa.com)
Australian and Japanese beef. And seafood too. (Opening 2026, 9101 International Drive, chubbycattle.com)
Eastwood
After the success of Nuri’s Tavern and June, Team Market Group can now turn their focus to what is arguably their most ambitious venture — a 3,300-square-foot, live-fire restaurant promising meats, fish and veg seared over a custom wood-burning grill and large-scale smoker.
(Opening late 2026, 1024 N. Mills Ave., instagram.com/eastwoodorlando)
Eola Food Hall
The 15,000-square-foot, two-story venue across the street from the Orlando Public Library will have 10 vendors, a “small fine dining restaurant,” a wine room/speakeasy and a cocktail bar, not to mention panoramic floorto-ceiling views of Lake Eola Park. The official vendor lineup has yet to be announced but expect birria tacos, açai bowls, Thai cuisine, burgers and wings.
(Opening April, 150 Central Blvd., eolafoodhall.com)
Baires Grill
The Miami-based Argentinean steakhouse from the same folks who run Corazon by Baires brings smoky grilled meats, house-made empanadas, crispy milanesas argentinas and an extensive wine list spotlighting Mendoza, Salta and Patagonia wine regions to the former Mooyah space inside the Hollywood Plaza Garage. Baires Grill also happens to be the official restaurant of the Argentine Football Association.
(Open, 8050 International Drive, bairesgrill.com)
Café De Wan
Delightful Turkish delights including vibrant Turkish breakfast plates, soups, pide, borek, bagels, fresh-baked breads and lahmacun greet guests to this charming Casselberry eatery. Warm carrot baklava filled with ice cream? Yes, please.
(Open, 1015 State Road 436, Casselberry, instagram.com/cafedewan_)
Chuanlu Garden Clay Pot
Leon Liu is back at it. After last year’s dueling Chuan Lu Gardens controversy, Liu sold the Chuan Lu Garden briefly located in the old Peter’s Kitchen space to the Ming’s Bistro folks (subsequently dubbed “Ming Garden”). Now the chef has taken over the old Chili Star space and will open “Chuanlu Garden Clay Pot” specializing in Cantonese dishes cooked in earthenware vessels.
(Opening spring, 5062 W. Colonial Drive)
Chubby Cattle
David Zhao’s all-you-can-eat wagyu joint is coming to Pointe Orlando and yakiniku lovers are salivating over the thought of tabletop-grilling cuts of highly marbled American,
Fan Hwa
Owner Eric Jiang (Sushi Izuki, Jiang’s Kitchen) will also open this Chinese dessert and bao shop in the heart of Mills 50. The corner space will feature an inviting interior design with natural wood tones, open kitchen and “modern Chinese aesthetics.” Sweet dessert soups called tong sui will be the specialty here, as will bao both sweet (red bean paste) and savory (barbecue chicken).
(Opening May, 709 N. Mills Ave., instagram.com/ fanhwadessert)
Fat Rosie’s Taco & Tequila Bar
The festive Chicago-based chain setting up at the Waterford Lakes Town Center specializes in scratch-made tacos, fajitas and a 3-pound “El Patron Gordo” burrito that, if downed in 12 minutes or less, is free.
(Open, 749 N. Alafaya Trail, fatrosies.com)
Flatlands Bar & Grill
Simply Capri owner (and former Patina Restaurant Group CEO) Nick Valenti will veer away from the comforts of Italian fare and dabble in cheffy bar-and-grill and steak-forward cuisine with this new concept situated directly across from Simply Capri at Flamingo Crossings.
(Opening May, 124 Ruby Red Place, Winter Garden, flatlandsbarandgrill.com)
Flavors of Jamaica
The old Aardvark space will soon see dishes like ackee & saltfish, curry goat roti and jerk chicken being cooked to order. This will be the third FOJ location in the region, to go along with outposts in Kissimmee and Ocoee.
(Opening March, 2610 S. Ferncreek Ave., flavorsofja.com)
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Fragaria
Who knew plant-based, New Zealand-style ice cream (that’s vanilla ice cream blended with real fruit in a specialty machine to produce an airy, velvety soft-serve) could be so popular in Maitland? But here we are. The parlor has taken over the space previously occupied by Melt Brownie and Sourdough Bread House.
(Open, 110 N. Orlando Ave., Maitland, fragariaicecream.com)
Harlow Grove Restaurant & Lounge
Billed as Winter Garden’s “premier full-service restaurant and lounge,” this two-story restaurant space in the Smith & Main complex will comprise a “dynamic” first-floor lounge, an upstairs dining room, and a veranda terrace under the shade of a century-old oak tree. The menu draws inspiration from global flavors.
(Opening March, 186 S. Main St., Winter Garden, harlowgrovewg.com)
Hayashi Tarō
It’ll be another busy year for Lewis Lin. The Susuru and Juju chef will open Neko San this summer, but prior to that, he’ll bring this “omakase bento” store to the Royaltea space in Mills 50. Three different omakase bento boxes will be available to go, though an eight-seat counter inside will proffer more options. A ceremonial tea (ocha) experience will also be offered.
(Opening April, 714 N. Mills Ave.)
Hooked Fish Camp
From the folks who brought us F&D Prime, F&D Cantina and F&D Woodfired Italian Kitchen comes this new venture inspired by classic coastal fish camps. Expect fresh, approachable seafood dishes, to served out of the old Hooters building near the Seminole Towne Center in Sanford. (Hey, maybe they can reuse the first part of the old sign.)
(Opening spring, 550 Towne Center Circle, Sanford, hookedfishcamp.com)
Holy City Zoo BBQ
Greg and Kristina Gaardbo, who ran the Chicago Culinary Kitchen in Palatine, Illinois, will bring their brand of barbecue and craft beer (she’s a cicerone) to the revamped Longwood Retail Center. The pair will introduce a “global” style of barbecue with Egyptian, Mexican and Korean ingredients flavoring the base of traditional American barbecue from various regions, including Texas.
(Opening April, 190 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd., Longwood, holycityzoobbq.com)
Krispy Rice
A Japanese teppanyaki concept akin to the wildly popular Pepper Lunch (an outpost of which is also slated to open this year) will tender their do-it-yourself dishes on the Mills 50 site of the now-demolished 7-Eleven. Krispy Rice will join Jiang’s Kitchen and Little Sister Dumpling
on the site along with the already-opened Kōri Bakery & Dessert and Tiger Sugar.
(Opening summer, 729 N. Mills Ave., instagram. com/krispyrice_orlando)
Hyperbolic Brewing
The former Hammered Lamb space will see “traditionally decocted European lagers, fruited sours, IPAs and premium barrel-aged ales” being poured as steamy season sets upon us. The 10-barrel brewhouse and taproom will have a covered 1,000-square-foot outdoor seating area and will offer eats via a yet-to-beannounced culinary partner.
(Opening summer, 1235 N. Orange Ave., instagram.com/hyperbolicbrewingco)
Jiang’s Kitchen
Soup dumplings, like their signature truffle pork XLB, and “premium” sushi rolls will be hand-crafted inside a modern, “Zen-inspired” space next door to Kava Kulture and Deeply Coffee. Scallion pancakes, Taiwanese popcorn chicken, dan dan noodles and more will also be offered. Owner Eric Jiang (who’ll also open Chinese dessert and bao shop Fan Hwa in Mills 50) says he’s planning a second Jiang’s Kitchen near the Millenia Mall before the end of the year. Jiang recently opened Sushi Izuki, an omakase house in O-Town West.
(Opening April, 27 E. Robinson St.; opening November, 4724 Millenia Plaza Way, jiangskitchen.com)
Joe & The Juice
The Danish coffee chain will open its first area location in the old Doshi space with a menu filled with fresh juices, smoothies, shakes, sandwiches, breakfast bowls and pastries. Oh yeah, and coffee.
(Opening summer, 1040 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, joejuice.com)
Kappo Tsan
The kappo-style restaurant fusing “Japanese craftsmanship with Taiwanese soul”by Norigami chef David Tsan also has former Hanamizuki chef-owner Toshi Kishimoto taking charge of the cooked items. Guests can opt from tasting-menu offerings or à la carte selections. Former Soseki and Bar Kada beverage director Benjamin Coutts oversee the wine and sake program.
(Open, 11815 Glass House Lane, kappotsan.com)
Little Sister Dumpling
Little Sister Dumpling, a fast-casual operation offering a wide variety of dumplings from classics to modern twists to vegan options, will open next door to Tiger Sugar in 2026. Expect small plates and noodle dishes, as well as beer and wine options and late-night vibes on weekends.
(Opening spring, 713 N. Mills Ave., instagram. com/littlesisterdumpling)
Mecatos Bakery & Café
The home-grown chain offering Colombian baked goods, hot bites, desserts, fruit
smoothies and, of course, coffee will move into the Hannibal Square building once occupied by The Coop. Owner Edwin Lurduy says the space will receive a thorough refresh, including the outdoor area. Unlike other Mecatos bakeries, this one will have on-premise roasting so that “customers can see the process and have access to freshly roasted coffee daily” and a liquor license for coffee-based cocktails.
(Opening summer, 610 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park, mecatos.com)
Moon Wok Kitchen & Lounge
Modern takes on Cantonese fare greets guests to this tourist-sector hot spot where hand-crafted dim sum, wok-fired staples and Chinese barbecue are the stars. The concept from the owners of Twenty Pho Hour has Kai Kai BBQ founders Jerry and Jackie Lau helping out in the kitchen, so naturally the char siu pork, roast duck and beef ho fun rule. Craft cocktails and mocktails are also offered inside the fetching space.
(Open, 11701 International Drive, moonwokkitchen.com)
Naya Comida + Barrita
Agave Azul’s Juan Rios is bringing a contemporary Mexican wood-fire concept to anchor the Trelago Market in Maitland. The menu will be centered around three elements dating to pre-Hispanic times — wood fire, nixtamal and mezcal. Naya will be inspired by the Pacific Coast of Riviera Nayarit, serving hand-crafted tortillas using organic masa imported from Mexico along with mezcal and tequila-centric cocktails.
On the heels of opening Hayashi Taro, Lewis Lin will then open this nigiri-focused sushiya and sake bar next door to Susuru — the restaurant that started it all for him. “Neko” is the Japanese word for “cat,” a name he chose in memory of the felines that once patrolled the area behind the restaurant and who held a special place in the hearts of Susuru’s workers. It’ll offer budget-friendly omakases and more.
Chef Leroy Bautista closed his popular Longwood eatery in late 2024, but Longwood’s loss is downtown’s gain. Bautista will present a menu of eclectic, farm-to-table breakfast and lunch fare from the old Daily News Deli & Grille space overlooking Lake Eola. Specialty small-batch preserves as well as a host of artisanal goodies will also be available for sale.
(Opening March, 201 E. Pine St., nicandluc.com)
Noods
The sort of “Thai noodle soul” found in the back alleys of Bangkok is what this Metrowest
noodle bar moving into the old China Grill space is promising. Aromatic Thai boat noodles (kuay teow reua) will be a signature offering, as will khao soi and blood-thickened nam tok noodles.
(Opening early summer, 6433 Raleigh St., instagram.com/noods.noodlebar)
Oak & Stone
The beer and pizza tavern by Artistry Restaurants will join sister restos Boca, Atlantic Beer & Oyster and the Chapman on Park Avenue later this year. Oak & Stone will move into the 310 Park South space and feature stonefired pies as well as an expansive self-serve beer wall very much like the restaurant’s eight other locations on the Gulf Coast.
(Opening fall, 310 S. Park Ave., Winter Park, oakandstone.com)
O-Ku Sushi
Following the opening of Corner Chophouse in Hannibal Square, Indigo Road Hospitality Group will open its O-Ku Sushi concept (to join 11 others across the South) in Minnesota Row, a mixed-use development taking over the Winter Park Business Center. Japanese fusion in contemporary digs is what’s being promised.
(Opening spring, 1311 Minnesota Ave., Winter Park, o-kusushi.com)
Olea Taverna
Nazih Sebaali, the man behind Grazie Modern Italian Kitchen in Audubon Park and Meza Mediterranean Grill in Baldwin Park, stays in his Med wheelhouse with the opening of this Greek concept set to take over The Local Bar & Grill space in College Park.
Tim Liu, the man behind Mikado Sushi, Boku Sushi and Oza Izakaya, is bringing Oza Kai to Mills 50, complete with a 10-seat sushi bar where omakases will be presented and a 120-seat restaurant offering a menu of less formal Japanese fare. The space will host three “modern tatami rooms” as well as a sunroom and an outdoor lounge.
(Opening late 2026, 1821 E. Colonial Drive, ozaizakaya.com)
Paper Kites
A new year means a new concept by James Beard Award-nominated restaurateurs Jason and Sue Chin is forthcoming. The duo are once again teaming up with developer Craig Ustler to transform the old Hoods Up auto shop in the Milk District into a pocha. The Korean pub is one that will be near and dear to the Chins’ hearts and speak to their heritage.
(Opening late 2026, 2400 E. Robinson St., instagram.com/goodsalt_rg)
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Pepper Lunch
Guests will sear their own meats and veg at this popular Japanese DIY teppanyaki chain. Just where exactly, we don’t yet know.
The Southeast Asian bar concept by Top Chef Season 3 champ Hung Huynh will feature a fun menu of fire-grilled seafood, skewers, caviar, chicken nuggets and tropical cocktails to be served out of a lush yet casual 2,600-square-foot space. That space? The former home of Brass Tap in Mills Park.
(Opening summer, 1632 N. Mills Ave., instagram.com/pomelo.fl)
PopUp Bagels
The chain that encourages customers to “grip, rip and dip” their bagels into various schmears will take over the old Soho Juice Co. space near the busy intersection of Orlando and Fairbanks avenues.
(Opening spring, 646 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, popupbagels.com)
Q Sushi Omakase Bar
From a chef-owner with 28 years of experience in Japanese cuisine, this intimate, eight-seat omakase experience will be focused on seasonal Japanese fish and premium ingredients. High-quality sushi rice seasoned with traditional dark red vinegar and served with house-made soy sauce will be used to highlight “depth, balance and authenticity” of flavor. In addition to the omakase experience, Q will also offer a curated five-course option featuring traditional Japanese dishes as well as sushi.
(Opening May, 67 N. Bumby Ave., instagram. com/q_sushi_orlando)
The Reverie
The Chez Vincent and Hannibal’s Lounge spaces will be combined into a “vibrant” dining room and bar with “warm textures” for Brandon McGlamery’s American brasserie. The notable chef will present “refined yet approachable” cuisine, along with a curated beverage program highlighting
classic cocktails with seasonal variations and a “thoughtful” wine list based on New World and Old World vintages.
(Opening fall, 533 W. New England Ave., Winter Park, thereveriewinterpark.com)
Sabai Thai Street Food
This family-run operation from Bill Spradlin and wife Viradee Pissara will serve its streetstyle Siamese dishes out of the old Dragon King space in SoDo. Their son, Alex, who worked as a sous chef at Isan Zaap and Lim Ros, will handle the stir-fry operations while Viradee handles everything else, which includes a tom yum noodle soup (“the star dish”) and homemade Thai sausage.
(Opening March, 3333 S. Orange Ave., sabaithaistreetfood.com)
Selva Rosa Cocina & Bar
The striking and Instagram-friendly room in the former Teak Neighborhood Grill serves a blend of Mexican, Latin American and Asian flavors, from hamachi leche de tigre sushi rolls to picanha tacos served on tortillas rojas. The open space features numerous nooks as well as a cocktail bar, sushi bar and “El Patio Rosa”outside. Tuesdays feature AYCE tacos and sushi for $25.
(Open, 901 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland, instagram.com/theselvarosa)
Six Ravens
Gideon’s Bakehouse owner Steve Lewis will open a shop specializing in grab-and-go hand pies called “coffyns” just a few doors from his uber-popular cookie house. The fluffy yeast rolls will encase a variety of savory fillings. Even better is that he’ll work with some local culinarians, like Eliot Hillis and Seth Parker of Red Panda Noodle and Bruno Zacchini of Pizza Bruno, on the hand pie offerings. And, yes, cookies will be served. And beer.
(Opening fall, 1600 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, instagram.com/six.ravens)
Suffering Bastard
The Sanford tiki bar by Lorelei Wine Bar and Death in the Afternoon owners Arthur Booth and Julian Burgos will make the move from its current space inside Tuffy’s Bottle Shop to the former Balloon World space in Mills 50. A food program will also be offered to soak up those Pain Killers and Zombies.
(Opening late 2026, 828 N. Mills Ave., instagram. com/sufferingbastardtiki)
Tactical Brewing Co.
The Baldwin Park brewery will move a few doors down into the Metro Gymnastics space with expanded brewing facilities, a five-vendor food hall (one of which will serve barbecue) and a live music stage. An 8,000-square-foot outdoor area with lakeside views should prove popular.
(Opening December, 4915 New Broad St., tacticalbeer.com)
Terra Modern American
The restaurant/lobby bar inside the Society Living high-rise downtown is the latest concept by Thriving Hospitality (Lamp & Shade, Thrive Cocktail Lounge, The Packwoods) and will feature composed New American dishes by chef Ryan Stewart. Terra will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and focus on seasonal flavors and “relatable dishes cooked right.”
(Opening spring, 434 N. Orange Ave., terramodernamerican.com)
Tierra
Like Eneko Atxa of Bilbao’s 3-Michelin star Azurmendi, chef William Shen will blend Spanish flavors and Japanese technique at this highly anticipated restaurant moving into the Colibri Mexican space in Baldwin Park. The menu (“a love letter from Tokyo to Barcelona”) will be more accessible than Shen’s 2-Michelin star Sorekara just around the corner and will also house a culinary laboratory which will serve as a test kitchen and a hub for sustainability.
(Opening late 2026, 4963 New Broad St.)
Tropixs Lounge & Eatery
This ambitious venture from Negril Jamaican Restaurant chef-owner Steve Myers will lend downtown an upscale island vibe. The restaurant buildout inside the old TD Bank space within the historic Metcalf Building should prove challenging.
(Opening late 2026, 100 S. Orange Ave., instagram.com/tropixslounge)
Turci Osteria Italiana
Vinicius Turci, of Turci Panino, Turci Pasta and Luca Turci Italian Restaurant, will open this fourth concept highlighted by a large central
bar with a full bar program. Expect smaller, “carefully crafted” dishes designed to expose guests to the menu’s variety. The interior will be vibrant, but the mien relaxed and convivial.
(Opening summer, 171 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland, instagram.com/turciosteria)
Vines by H
The old Vines Grille & Wine Bar in Dr. Phillips 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, but prime steaks and seafood are still the focus.
(Open, 7533 W. Sand Lake Road, vinesbyh.com)
Yumee Katsu
Korean-style katsu in such varieties as cheese, spicy pork, fish, chicken curry udon and more is what this chain with more than 100 locations in South Korea offers.
(Open, 5075 Edgewater Drive)
Zama
This Mexican restaurant by Agave Azul honcho Juan Rios moving into the Armstrong Lock building is inspired by the jungles of Tulum and the Riviera Maya. Zama will feature a seafood-leaning menu and plenty of live-fire cooking; house-made corn tortillas are a given, as is an extensive tequila list.
(Opening late 2025, 1120 N. Mills Ave.)
Zayn & Co.
The Palestinian food truck operation will open a booth in the back patio of Digress Wine offering the same Arabic coffee beverages, tea and baked goods. Even better, the owners will also debut Mashawi, a food truck specializing in Palestinian American street eats including shawarma, falafel and smashburgers with a twist, in Digress Wine’s parking lot. (Opening March, 1215 Edgewater Drive, instagram.com/zayn.and.co)
Zaza Cuban Comfort Food
The Cuban diner chainlet is in full-on expansion mode and will move into the space that long held Brick & Fire Pizza in Hospital Row. If you see your doctor munching on a Cubano or medianoche, you’ll know why.
(Opening mid-2026, 1621 S. Orange Ave., zazacubancomfort.com)
Zukku-San Sushi Bar & Grill
The concept from Tampa-based Majestic Restaurant Group started as a stall inside Armature Works, but will open in a large space at Pointe Orlando and serve “culinary masterpieces” from their “artist” chefs. Think “masterpiece” rolls, tempura-fried seafood and veg, and wok-fired noodles and entrees. Cocktails will also be offered.
(Opening April, 9101 International Drive, zukkusushi.com/zukku-san)
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JIANG’S KITCHEN (COURTESY RENDERING)
LEIAH
High-quality dishes go into Leiah’s four-, six- and eight-course tasting menus, but those concerned with affordability can order à la carte — the wagyu pastrami sandwich, burger, rock shrimp ceviche and potato foam are all worthy. The three-course lunch menu for $34 presents one of the best value meals you’ll find in the city. Closed Sunday. (reviewed Feb. 25) 409 N. Magnolia Ave., 321-2475578, leiahrestaurant.com, $$$$
KARELYN’S
VEGAN
Karelyn’s plates vegan soul food of the highest order. Of note are the chicken wings, smashburgers, cheesesteaks and milkshakes. Meat-and-threes are also offered, but don’t skip out on the banana pudding or fresh-squeezed lemonade. Closed Monday. (reviewed Feb. 18) 5565 Old Cheney Highway, 407-720-4051, karelyns.com, $$$
JJ’S SCRATCH COCINA
JJ’s full-service concept serves an impressive mix of dishes inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean and the Americas, from a knockout halibut ceviche to a bright and vibrant plate of tabbouleh, beet-infused hummus, falafel and pita. The fast-casual side of the business still operates as a ghost/takeout operation. Open daily. (reviewed Feb. 11) 2950 Curry Ford Road, 407900-0375, jjsscratchcocina.com, $$
OSTERIA ESTER
Osprey chef-partner Michael Cooper spins refined staples of Italian-American classics in Thornton Park. Pasta dishes like lasagna rotolo, braised beef tortelloni and gnocchi sardo are can’t-miss. Veal chop parmigiana offers a more substantial option, but don’t pass on the carpaccio piemontese, burrata or butterscotch budino. Wine and cocktails kick the bibulous with a taste of The Boot. Closed Mondays. (reviewed Feb. 4) 629 E. Central Blvd., 407-203-3577, osteriaester.com, $$$
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, $$
A GOURMET CHINESE CUISINE
Cantonese classics of the highest order — beef chow fun, salted fish or Hakka-style braised pork belly — is served out of a cavernous modern space. Yes, there are some Sichuan options as well, mouthwatering chicken in chili oil and Sichuan peppercorn marbling beef being two worthy options. Dim sum is offered all day. Open daily. (reviewed Jan. 21) 1101 E. Colonial Drive, 407-868-8709, agourmetfl.com, $$$
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, $$
COUCHSURFING
Streaming premieres you won’t want to miss this week.
BY STEVE SCHNEIDER
Premieres Wednesday:
Blue Therapy — The week’s hot U.K. export is sort of The Ultimatum in reverse, with seven couples visiting a therapist to see if their relationship is worth preserving. The little detail that all 14 clients are Black and the counselor is an old white lady seems kind of problematic — except to Disney, who may have just hit on the hook they’ve been looking for to update Mary Poppins. (Netflix)
The Hunt — This French drama about a bunch of outdoorsmen who run afoul of armed psychopaths had to be delayed three months when it was discovered that director/“creator” Cédric Anger had plagiarized the story. The credits to the finished product now include the more responsible acknowledgment «une œuvre originale de Claude.» (Apple TV)
Young Sherlock — After an absence of 15 years, Guy Ritchie returns to the character of Sherlock Holmes in a prequel series that shows the destined-to-be-sleuth honing his investigative skills to clear himself of murder charges. Playing the teenage Holmes is Hero Fiennes Tiffin, who will prove himself a worthy progenitor to Robert Downey Jr. by speaking at a clip that renders his dialogue comprehensible solely to tweaking hummingbirds. (Prime Video)
Premieres Thursday:
A Friend, A Murderer — A Danish kidnapper and murderer is finally caught after eight years, leaving the surrounding community to wonder how someone they trusted could have been such a monster. And that’s the kind of quandary that resonates across cultures, because Jennifer Lopez has asked herself the same thing four times. (Netflix)
emergence, evolution and eventual extinction of dinosaurs on Earth. In the twist ending, we learn the mighty behemoths actually peaced out of here so they could live out the rest of their lives in safety and comfort on ET’s homeworld with Andy Dufresne. (Netflix)
Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese — Revisit the sad tale of the West Virginia teen who in 2012 was stabbed to death by two of her closest gal pals. And now I have to decide if I want to come up with a third joke about AI taking our jobs, or if I should just outsource it. (Hulu)
Hello Bachhon — The true history of the Indian education system undergirds an inspiring drama about a physics instructor who attempts to expand his reach with an internet curriculum. Which is all well and good, until you notice that dreamy Korean exchange student has six fingers on his left hand. (Netflix)
The TikTok Killer — More shocking true crime for the virtual age, with a Spanish family tracing the disappearance of one of their loved ones through social media. Don’t worry about losing the thread of the story, because every major development is going to be rehashed three times in case you’re stalking your neighbors on Ring. (Netflix)
Ted — It’s 1994 as Season 2 begins, and Ted and his young buddy Jawn are partaking of all of the distractions of the era, like Dungeons & Dragons and 1-900 sex lines. If you see them joining a homicidal vampire cult, you’ll know the casting budget just took a hit. (Peacock)
Vladimir — The title’s your first clue that what we have here is a gender-swapped riff on the Lolita principle, with Rachel Weisz playing a married college professor drawn into a dangerous affair with a younger colleague (Leo Woodall). Before you cry any tears for her husband, consider that they probably didn’t cast John Slattery in the part because the character is a Promise Keeper or something. (Netflix)
Premieres Friday:
Boyfriend On Demand — Leave it to South Korea to see whimsy in something that’s keeping the rest of us up at night. Who else could come up with the story of a webtoon producer who begins to lose her grip on reality after she turns to AI for romance — and then decide the premise would make for a great romcom? Can’t wait to see how they spin it as charming when her virtual beau starts goading her to off herself because chemtrails have made her fat. (Netflix)
The Dinosaurs — The Life on Our Planet team of executive producer Steven Spielberg and narrator Morgan Freeman reunites for a four-part nature documentary that traces the
War Machine — Alan Ritchson and Dennis Quaid headline a sci-fi actioner about a bunch of U.S. Army Ranger trainees who have to fend off a berserker from outer space. Due to the partial shutdown, they can’t afford to fight to the finish and instead have to bargain away Bayonne. (Netflix)
Premieres Monday:
The 50 — Season 3 of the reality competition features a new lineup of celebrity contestants, or at least what will strike you as same if you’re totally immersed in German pop culture. And if you are, please tell me Heino isn’t in the files. (Prime Video)
Sesame Street — Volume 2 furthers the approach the show has been pursuing on its new home of Netflix, including fast pacing and an emphasis on character development and compassion. Yeah, yeah. Just as long as they understand we on Team Elmo are going to die on the hill that Rocco is just a fuckin’ rock. (Netflix)
Premieres Tuesday:
One Piece: Into the Grand Line — The eagerly awaited second season of the top-rated manga adaptation chronicles Monkey D. Luffy and co.’s voyage through a magical stretch of ocean, with stops at more than one mysterious island. “Don’t bother checking the flight logs,” grumbles the former Prince Andrew. “You’ve already had your bloody fun.” (Netflix)
DÓNAL FINN AND HERO FIENNES TIFFIN IN YOUNG SHERLOCK (PHOTO BY DANIEL SMITH/PRIME VIDEO)
THE SOUNDS OF SPRING
Sixteen concerts that you need to know about coming soon to Orlando
BY MATTHEW MOYER
Arts and music are two of an increasingly few things these days that give us precious moments of respite, belonging and joy in otherwise very bleak times. We’ve cobbled together a wishlist of spring concerts for you, large and small, that will fill your heart and eats between now and June.
Thursday, March 19
John Legend
R&B hitmaker and EGOT-holder John Legend has a lot of hits under his songwriting belt and surely a lot of attendant stories attached to them, and at this Dr. Phillips Center engagement he’ll be dealing in both. This touring run sees the singer and Voice coach stripping it down, playing solo with only a piano and a microphone — an alluring proposition.
8 p.m., Walt Disney Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., drphillipscenter.org, $105-$323.
Wednesday, April 8
Zara Larsson
Swedish dance-pop purveyor Zara Larsson
brings her Midnight Sun tour to Orlando, and fittingly for the high drama of her songs, the show is divided into four acts, theater-style. Fans should expect to hear plenty of songs from her latest and Grammy-nominated album Midnight Sun, but fear not, 2010s hits like “Symphony” and “Lush Life” will get their moment. This Orlando show is among the last on her U.S. run, so expect a welloiled hit machine hitting the stage.
7 p.m., House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista, orlando.houseofblues.com, $133$464.
Thursday, April 9
Redd Kross
Not content to just be the subject of a (very good) documentary, Born Innocent, the McDonald brothers have configured their seminal bratty glam-punk outfit Redd Kross for a big tour. It’s been awhile since they’ve played these parts, but the Kross will be making an emergency landing at Will’s Pub, which will be positively heaving from anthems like “Annie’s Gone.”
Orlando is now the first date on Demi Lovato’s hotly anticipated It’s Not That Deep tour, though this distinction is more due to the pop star pushing back several dates on her tour for health reasons than for the City Beautiful’s prestige as a hot spot for pop. In any case, without going too “deep” into logistics, a Lovato show promises nine albums’ worth of hits to draw from and top-shelf production values. So get ready.
8 p.m., Kia Center, 400 W. Church St., kiacenter. com, $52-$338.
Sunday, April 12
Allie X
Pop magus Allie X thrives on the unexpected, and kicking off a tour in Florida (Tampa, to be precise) definitely fits that bill. The tour is promoting X’s newest album, Happiness Is Going to Get You, an album where darkness is offset by “an undeniable and stubborn ray of light” (something we could all use right now). This album is more orchestral and baroque, a definite step forward for an always-challenging
artist. This show will be heady and invigorating. 7 p.m., The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave., foundation-presents.com, $24.50-$100.
Thursday, April 16
Indigo De Souza
The all-too-aptly named Precipice (for we are on one of many) Tour brings Indigo De Souza to Orlando’s Social this spring. The fiery North Carolina singer-songwriter’s latest album, Precipice, heads for more synth-poppy altitudes, urged even higher by De Souza’s powerhouse vocal range. Is this her “pop breakthrough” moment? We encourage you to see for yourselves.
7 p.m., The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave., foundation-presents.com, $29-$84.
Friday, April 24
Maren Morris
Rule-breaking country star Maren Morris has extended her Dreamsicle tour with a new clutch of U.S. dates — including a show here in Orlando. This is a country singer who is not just out there whining about kissi … er, catching fish and driving trucks. She’s speaking out against Trump, coming out as bisexual and raising funds for families left in the lurch by SNAP cuts. And she’s got the goddamn songs to match. Newest album D R E A M S I C L E is her most personal and undeniable work yet.
6:30 p.m., House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista, orlando.houseofblues.com, $60-$180.
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Monday, April 27
PinkPantheress
Brit singer and producer PinkPantheress brings her very in-demand “An Evening With” tour to the states this spring, up to and including two Florida shows. The young pop architect has had quite the year, winning a Brit Award for Best Producer (first woman and youngest artist to nab said honor) and having “Illegal” remixed by electronic rulebreaker Four Tet. Hear and see for yourself just what’s this all about, then.
8 p.m., Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd., entertainment.hardrock.com, SOLD OUT.
Sunday, May 3
David Lee Roth
Sometimes it’s a bit of a “buyer beware” situation when you go to a David Lee Roth concert of late, but the rewards still well outweigh the risks of a patchy vocal performance. (See also: Dylan, Bob.) So maybe he can’t quite carry the notes like
he used to! Roth’s the only game in town to hear early Van Halen gems, and his showmanship is still a thing of 100 percent commitment. (Though no scissors kicks are on the menu; them leather pants are tight.)
8 p.m., Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd., entertainment.hardrock.com, $85-$235.
Sunday, May 3
Mortiis
Speaking of an unerring commitment to showmanship — but of a decidedly more fell variety — dungeon-synth originator Mortiis comes to Conduit with eclectic black metallers Uada this spring. The pointy-eared and -nosed synth maestro helped define Norwegian black metal with Emperor but soon decamped to his own personal Mordor, beginning a decades-long quest to weave fantastical and mythical soundworlds out of rudimentary keyboards and synths. Mortiis has over the last years celebrated and revisited that material with particular fervor, and the results are arcane live summonings that never fail to delight.
heaviness including Guns N’ Roses, My Chemical Romance, Foo Fighters, Turnstile, The Offspring, Parkway Drive, Bring Me the Horizon, Breaking Benjamin, Motionless in White, Lamb of God, A Day to Remember, Rise Against and Yellowcard. Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, welcometorockville.com, $175-$865.
Friday-Sunday, May 8-10
Rolling Loud Festival
Rolling Loud makes its Orlando debut this spring with headliners Playboi Carti, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Don Toliver and more than 75 artists total. The popular hip-hop festival comes to Orlando’s Camping World Stadium in May, and the three-day fest will be Rolling Loud’s only U.S. stop of the year — and its first time ever in the City Beautiful. Additional bigname performers include Chief Keef, Sexyy Red, Destroy Lonely, BossMan Dlow, OsamaSon and PlaqueBoyMax.
Camping World Stadium, 1 Citrus Bowl Place, 2026.rollingloud.com, $249-$799.
Saturday, May 21
WJRR Earthday Birthday
Orlando rock radio institution WJRR’s big ol’ heavy music shindig is back for another year. Taking over the fairgrounds, the daylong festival features the likes of Three Days Grace, I Prevail, Mammoth, Sleep Theory and The Funeral Portrait. This Birthday party also features wrestling (!), karaoke and a BMX stunt show. 11 a.m., Orlando Amphitheater, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, orlandoamphitheater.com, $90-$292.
Thursday, May 28
Death Angel
6 p.m., Conduit, 6700 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, conduitfl.com, $33.16.
Tuesday, May 5
Ashnikko
Future-forward pop maestro Ashnikko wants you to visit Smoochies World this spring. The “pop disruptor” released second album Smoochies last fall, an adventurous work that is as catchy and personal and playful as it is, in the artist’s words, “grotesque and absurd.” All of those qualities carry over to this tour, which is surrealistic and splashy and interactive all at once. There are no borders in Smoochies World.
8 p.m., Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd., entertainment.hardrock.com, SOLD OUT.
Thursday-Sunday, May 7-10
Welcome to Rockville
Hard-rock fest Welcome to Rockville will be back in Daytona with a lineup featuring over 160 bands spread over four days. Rockville is confirmed to rock out for a 15th year in Daytona, and the lineup is full-spectrum
Once upon a time, OG West Coast thrashers Death Angel seemed poised for a breakthrough into the mainstream alongside comrades like Metallica and Megadeth with their eclectic and progressive 1990 album Act III on Geffen. Sadly, it didn’t happen, and the band went into an extended hiatus. This year the reconfigured group are taking a long overdue victory lap for that still-impressive record, straight to Orlando. 6 p.m., The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive, abbeyorlando.com, $35.73-$230.19.
Friday, May 29
Weird Al Yankovic
Welcome to the resistance, Mr. Yankovic. The usually genial — if slightly bemused — Weird Al Yankovic turned heads last year with his mask-off, impassioned cover of Rage Against the Machine’s “Killing in the Name Of” with Portugal. the Man, and we are really hoping that energy carries over to this 2026 leg of his Bigger & Weirder tour (or at the very least adds some vitriol to “Dare to Be Stupid”). It kicks off in Florida and you’re guaranteed to hear all the hits and see all the costumes.
8 p.m., Kia Center, 400 W. Church St., kiacenter. com, $30.50-$175. music@orlandoweekly.com
WHAT PUNS WILL WEIRD AL HAVE FOR THE KIA CENTER? (PHOTO BY ROBYN VON SWANK)
LOCAL RELEASES
In their 15 years of hot business, soul syndicate The Sh-Booms have stormed out of Orlando to become a regional force with a mighty live rep that both rocks and boogies equally hard. But for a whopping nine-member wrecking crew famous for bringing down the house, they’ve been uncharacteristically quiet this decade. That, at long last, is about to change.
On March 10, The Sh-Booms will drop This Is a Test …, a four-song EP that’ll be their first studio collection since 2019. The good news is that the Boom squad still pack the juice and fire to light up a room. Reassuring indeed, since nothing kills a reunion more than seeing a dear old friend who’s unrecognizable. But the swerve is that The Sh-Booms now sport some unexpected new stripes.
Ain’t no half-stepping here. The band still swing big and kick it thick, and lead singer Brenda Radney still belts it out like a boss. However, there’s a weird new psych strand that runs through this EP.
This time out, bandleader Al Ruiz says,“Myself, Brenda [Radney] and [producer] Alan [Armitage] decided to hone in and experiment. Working closely with our new guitar player PJ Durand, lots of wild organ patches, rhythm section chaos and of course arrangements with the horn section, we achieved a sonic alignment … late nights listening to all kinds of ’80s New Wave and No Wave stuff, to shit like Thee Oh Sees and beyond, searching for ideas and inspiration, helped.”
Consequently, The Sh-Booms’ hard-rocking soul sound now brandishes some new twists. The experimental touches reach beyond their usual orbit and into 1960s psychedelia (“Love of a Ghost”) and 1980s retrofuturism (“This Is
The Sh-Booms’ This Is a Test … is more than just a new look. In an age drowning in TikToks and Instagram Reels, these extended and exploratory songs are an open defiance of the short-form folly of our attention-deficit times
a Test”). Even with these flourishes, this is still a resolutely soul record and not a prog one. Amen.
This Is a Test … is more than just a new look, though. In an age drowning in TikToks and Instagram reels, these extended and exploratory songs — like the seven-minute-plus “Sin and the City” — are an open defiance of the shortform folly of these attention-deficit times.“That generic shit is set to appease the algorithm of style-neutered bots that seem to control the airwaves,” says Ruiz.
The EP doesn’t see release until March 10, but Orlando will get a live advance taste at this Friday’s release show featuring Skeletizer, 24 Hour Karate People, comedian Alex Luchun and DJs Yuca Frita and Crème Fraîche (8 p.m. March 6, Will’s Pub, $15-$20). Limited-edition
vinyl copies will be available there. The next night will be the chance for all the Tampa homies (7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Crowbar, $15-$20).
CONCERT PICKS THIS WEEK
A Beacon School, Cathedral Bells: This one’s a doubly momentous bill. First, notable New York dream-pop act A Beacon School will be making an Orlando debut as part of their first Southeast headlining tour. But, really, the biggest story here is that it’ll be the farewell show for Cathedral Bells. Since emerging in 2019, the dreamgaze band rose rapidly to rep Orlando as a national force. The flipside of that good news is that they’re relocating. Before they decamp for L.A., come give a warm, deserving sendoff to one of our best exports this decade. (7 p.m. Thursday, March 5, Will’s Pub, $18-$20)
Terror, Collateral, Cold Steel, Watts: Artistically and culturally, it’s great that the idea of hardcore — like punk in general — is broader nowadays. But never forget the original fire that forged it all in the first place, otherwise we’ll wake one day to realize we’ve all turned emo. As long as there are bareknuckle traditionalists like Terror around, ain’t no fucking way that’ll happen. Well, the L.A. beatdown legends are coming to town to keep our compass true and our chins hard with songs of pure primal aggression. Opening will be a crew of Florida furies including South Florida hardcore unit Collateral, Tampa crossover thrashers Cold Steel and hometown hard-hitters Watts. This will be a pit for the ages. Stay home, poseurs. (6 p.m. Thursday, March 5, Conduit, $25) baolehuu@orlandoweekly.com
THE SH-BOOMS (PHOTO BY JAMES HAND)
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4
Fat Ham
Get ready for a fiery mix of laughter and drama as Pulitzer Prize-winner James Ijames’ Southernfried Hamlet comes to Orlando. This new twist on the Bard’s classic follows Juicy, a college kid wrestling with identity and expectation, as the ghost of his murdered father crashes the cookout demanding revenge. What unfolds is a sharp, hilarious and surprisingly tender exploration of race, queerness, class and generational pressure that’s been hailed by the New York Times as “a raucous, flat-out hilarious comedy.” Note: The play runs nearly two hours with no intermission. Special events include a Black Affinity Night on March 20 featuring Souldobo BBQ, paywhat-you-will tickets (starting at $15) and a cast talk-back, and a Pride Affinity Night on March 26 with Pig Floyd’s BBQ and post-show discussion. Through March 29, Orlando Shakes, 812 E. Rollins St., orlandoshakes.org, $15-$68. — Juanita Olarte
WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 4-8
Hell’s Kitchen
The bustling arts culture of New York City comes to Orlando as the jukebox musical Hell’s Kitchen opens at the Dr. Phillips Center. The Broadway musical is inspired by the life and music of chart-topper Alicia Keys, taking the audience to that vibrant neighborhood circa 1990s NYC. The coming-of-age story follows Ali, a semi-autobiographical teen based on Keys. Ali dreams of becoming a musician while butting heads with a mother who seemingly doesn’t understand her. The story hits a peak as Ali meets a street drummer who opens her eyes to the sounds of the city and helps her find her voice. Keys said that producing Hell’s Kitchen stemmed from a desire to bring diverse stories to the theater that go beyond racial stereotypes. The musical features songs from Keys’ expansive repertoire like “If I Ain’t Got You,” “Girl on Fire,” “Fallin’” and “Empire
State of Mind.” Additionally, the show features three new songs: “The River,” “Seventeen” and “Kaleidoscope,” tailored to Ali’s story. Hometown paper the New York Times praised Hell’s Kitchen as a “must-see,” so take that for what you will. Walt Disney Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., drphillipscenter.org, $162. — Mia Schaeperkoetter
THURSDAY, MARCH 5
Mae Martin
Mae Martin’s The Possum tour may be named after an animal famous for playing dead, but their show is bursting with life. Martin’s comedic style is vulnerable, drawing on personal experiences blended with jokes that linger. Martin’s recent material focuses on the Canadian-born comedian’s transition to living in Los Angeles, with detours into dabbling in the occult, witchcraft and holistic healing. (Martin has even teased a mind-reading portion of the show.) Besides amateur mystic, Martin counts among their hats singer-songwriter, podcast host, writer and actor. Martin is unafraid to delve into their experiences as a non-binary comedian who has been in the game since they were a teenager. Audiences can expect introspection and pessimistic optimism when Martin takes the stage at the Plaza Live. 7 p.m., The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave., plazaliveorlando.org, $39. — MS
FRIDAY, MARCH 6
Katatonia
Swede metal maestros Katatonia are — near-improbably — headed to Orlando this week as part of their Waking State of North America tour. The mournful maestros cross the pond to air out tracks from their very relatably titled new album, Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State This has been a bit of a divisive one for fans, coming after a split between co-founders Jonas
Friday: Katatonia at the Beacham
PHOTO BY TERHI YLIMÄINEN
Renkse and Anders Nystrom, with Nystrom leaving the group, and the songs not quite reaching the highs of a Brave Murder Day. And yet, this is a group that’s gone from death/doom innovators to goth-prog bards, so it’s a sure thing they’ve got a few more chameleonic tricks up their sleeve. Only Florida show, so you just might be sadder than a song from Dance of December Souls if you miss out. 7 p.m., The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave., foundation-presents.com, $30-$40. — Matthew Moyer
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 6-8
Thundering Spirit Family Pow Wow
A swirl of drumbeats and intertribal tradition takes over Renninger’s Twin Markets in Mount Dora as the 2026 Thundering Spirit Family Pow Wow returns for three days of culture, community and celebration. Featured performers include violinist and storyteller Arvel Bird, Diné (Navajo) hoop dancer Lowery Begay, and spiritual flute player Sicanni, plus Aztec dance group Tloke Nahuake. Artisan vendors offer everything from handwoven sashes, beadwork and pottery to fine art and leather goods, while food stands serve crowd-pleasers like buffalo burgers and Indian tacos. Bring chairs or blankets because you’re going to want to linger for awhile. Renninger’s Twin Markets, 20651 U.S. Highway 441, Mount Dora, thunderingspiritfamily.com, $10-$15. — JO
MONDAY, MARCH 9
Gary Numan
Nothing’s been easy for synth-pop innovator Gary Numan, but the last few months have been particularly brutal. Numan’s brother John passed away from a sudden heart attack in November right after the siblings had spent the evening together, and then Numan’s wife, Gemma, was left partially paralyzed after spinal surgery in
February. And yet, Numan soldiers on — his U.S. tour kicks off in Florida this week after a stint on the ’80s Cruise. What to expect? Sleek and (still) state-of-the-art electronic anthems that mix pop bite with dystopian prophecy (oh hey!) on actual hit singles. Recent output has been a bit more rote industrial-metally, but we guess that’s almost a chicken/egg situation. So check out an actual legend, bloody but unbowed, this week. 8 p.m., The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave., plazaliveorlando.org, $47-$86. — MM
WEDNESDAY–TUESDAY, MARCH 4-10, 2026
MONDAY, MARCH 9
Machine Girl
Unhinged NYC grinders Machine Girl have a lot of local history. This is a band that has organically gone from playing Uncle Lou’s (it’s true!) to Stonewall to, this week, the Beacham. It’s a testament to their undeniable musical ferocity that they’ve grown their devotedly loyal fanbase here year to year. Just as notably, their guitarist, Lucy Caputi, lived here for awhile and is a fantastically
eclectic DJ as well as an adept shredder. So, suitably armed with this Orlando-centric insider info, give their new album PsychoWarrior: MG Ultra X — a direct attack on “a very psychologically damaged culture and society” via breathtakingly frenetic cyberpunk and techno undercurrents — many, many spins and prepare for the ripping return of Matt Stephenson, Sean Kelly and now Caputi. It’s gonna be emotional. 7 p.m., The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave., foundation-presents.com, $30-$45. — MM
Monday: Machine Girl at the Beacham
CONCERTS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4
Bilal 7 pm; Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $88-$147; 407-358-6603.
Echoes of the In-Between 7:30 pm; Timucua Arts Foundation, 2000 S. Summerlin Ave.; $35; 407-279-0902.
Limo Scene, alienobserver, KT Kink, crimesididntcommit, DJ Nullifeye 7:30 pm; Iron Cow, 2438 E. Robinson St.; $15.
Nesto’s Jazz Trio 10 pm; Lil Indie’s, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free.
Sweet Baby James: James Taylor Tribute 7 pm; Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand; $30-$45; 386-736-1500.
Cheap Trick: March 11, Hard Rock Live
John Legend: March 19, Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center
Frank Vignola & Pasquale Grasso 5 & 7:30 pm; Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $34-$46; 407-358-6603.
K-Pop Demon Hunters Dance Party and Sing-Along 5:30 pm;
The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive; $36; 407-704-6261.
Keri Lee Pierson, Jessica Ackerley, Fernwood String Quartet 7:30 pm; Timucua Arts Foundation, 2000 S. Summerlin Ave.; $30; 407-279-0902.
Spring Concert with Dr. Ayako Yonetani 8 pm; Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens, 633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park; $39; 407-647-6294.
The Wonder Years 6 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $43; 407-934-2583.
MONDAY, MARCH 9
Gary Numan 8 pm; The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave.; $47-$86; 407-228-1220.
Machine Girl, Show Me The Body, LustSickPuppy 7 pm; The Beacham,46 N. Orange Ave.; $30$40; 407-246-1419.
The Moss Park Strings 7 pm; Lil Indie’s, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free.
TUESDAY, MARCH 10
Dear Maryanne, Arcadia Grey, See Through Person, Pretty Bitter 7 pm; Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave.; $15.
DJ Raphi 5 pm; The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave.; $29.50-$122.50; 407-648-8363.
Humbe 7 pm; House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista; $74-$190; 407-934-2583.
Jordan Foley 7 pm; Lil Indie’s, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free.
Pablo Aragona Quintet 7 pm; Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $17-$35; 407-358-6603.
Pat Metheny 8 pm; The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave.; $58-$210; 407-228-1220.
EVENTS
Hell’s Kitchen
The award-winning Broadway musical created and inspired by 17-time Grammy Award-winning
Alicia Keys takes you on the journey of Ali, a 17-year-old girl full of fire. Wednesday-Sunday; Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; $62-$185; 844-513-2014; drphillipscenter.org.
Angels in America, Part 1: Millennium Approaches Step into a world where the personal and the political collide. Set against the backdrop of 1980s America, this powerful narrative weaves together the lives of unforgettable characters grappling with love, loss, and the harsh realities of a society in turmoil. One show only: Sunday 2 pm; Theater West End, 115 W. First St., Sanford; $46-$52; 407-548-6285; theaterwestend.com.
Angels in America Part 2: Perestroika Experience the powerful and transformative journey of a groundbreaking play that continues to resonate with audiences today. Written by Tony Kushner, this Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece delves into the complexities of love, politics, and the human spirit during the tumultuous era of the 1980s AIDS crisis. Thursday-Sunday; Theater West End, 115 W. First St., Sanford; $28; 407-548-6285; theaterwestend.com.
Annual Winter Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday 9 am; Downtown Winter Park, Park Avenue, Winter Park; free.
Central Florida Fair The Central Florida Fair returns for its 114th year, continuing a beloved tradition that blends affordable family fun, classic fair nostalgia and fresh entertainment for a new generation. As one of the region’s longest-running community events, the Central Florida Fair offers something for everyone. Through Sunday; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Drive; $11; 407-295-3247; centralfloridafair.com.
Climate Correction™ Conference
March 10 and 11, explore the powerful intersection where the wisdom of nature meets the ingenuity of human design. This year’s theme, “Nature Powered Solutions,” celebrates the ways natural systems inspire and inform the technologies, policies and partnerships, shaping a resilient future. Tuesday 10 am; Celeste Hotel Orlando, 4105
N. Alafaya Trail; free-$100; 201787-8803; volofoundation.org/ climate-correction.
DIG Featuring two thoughtfully curated DJ sets, vinyl record trading, and local record stores selling on-site. Designed as an intimate and welcoming space, DIG blends music discovery, sustainability, and community connection. Tuesday 7:30 pm; Sessions, 56 E. Pine St.; $11-$12.50; 305-833-1594; instagram. com/digpresents.
Florida Strawberry Festival
The 91st annual Florida Strawberry Festival returns to Plant City, featuring the theme “Still Growing.” This 11day event celebrates the strawberry harvest with daily concerts at the Wish Farms Soundstage, livestock shows and strawberry shortcake. Through Sunday; Strawberry Festival Grounds, 303 N. Lemon St., Plant City; $5-$15; 813-752-9194.
Lake Mary Heathrow Festival of the Arts Saturday 9 am & Sunday 10 am; Colonial Town Park, 200 Colonial Center Parkway, Lake Mary; free; lm-heathrowfestival.com.
Longwood Strawberry Fest
Saturday 11 am-5 pm; Reiter Park, 301 W. Warren Ave., Longwood; free.
Luck in Bloom: A Spring Fling Casino Night The Orlando Elks Lodge 1079 is hosting a lively springthemed casino night featuring casino-style games, raffles and a silent auction. This event is open to the community and promises an enjoyable evening of entertainment in support of the Elks’ charitable efforts. Saturday 6 pm; Orlando Elks Lodge 1079, 12 N. Primrose Drive; $25-$40; 321-945-0611; orlandoelks. com.
Mae Martin: The Possum Thursday 7 pm; The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave.; $39-$60; 407-2281220; plazaliveorlando.org.
Maitland Getdown Downtown
Maitland’s street party returns March 6 with live music from the band Switch, food trucks, vendors and a bounce house. Admission is free. Bring chairs for seating in front of the stage. Friday 6-9 pm; Independence Square, 1776 Independence Lane, Maitland; free; 407-539-6268; itsmymaitland.com.
Peace Love and Vans The East Coast’s largest and most epic camper van gathering. Over 500 vans come together for the weekend to form a van village. Imagine a fun-filled weekend with hundreds of rad vans, community connections, music, tours, contests, raffles and industry exhibitors. Camping and day passes available. Friday-Sunday; Withlacoochee River Park, 12449 Withlacoochee Blvd., Dade City; $10-$399; 941-216-5288; peacelovevans.com.
Sanford Speaks The City of Sanford is committed to ensuring we are inclusive and accepting of all people, because the strength of our community is our diversity. This year, we explore Sanford’s history while amplifying youth perspectives. Tuesday 5:15-8:30 pm; Sanford Civic Center, 401 E. Seminole Blvd., Sanford; free; 954-260-4173; eventbrite.com.
Taste of Oviedo Hundreds of vendors offering a variety of goods and services. Enjoy food from restaurants and food trucks along with beer, wine and specialty drinks throughout the event area. This year, there’s an even bigger spotlight on what matters most: the food. For the first time, find VIP Tasting Tents, a ticketed experience where participating restaurants can showcase the very best of their cuisine. Saturday 11 am; Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Marketplace Blvd., Oviedo; free.
Thundering Spirit Pow Wow
Traditional Native American culture including drumming, dancing, crafts and food. Friday-Sunday; Renninger’s Florida Twin Markets, 20651 U.S. Highway 441, Mount Dora; $10; 352-383-8393; renningers.com.
Unreality of the Present Artists
Motherseth, Adam Lavigne, Sara Akbari and Zayd Latib offer art in a moment of chaotic, fragmentary confusion. The convergence of their different approaches reveals something crucial about our “unreal” present. Through March 27; Casselberry Arts Center, 137 Quail Pond Circle, Casselberry; free; 407262-7700; casselberry.org.
Jay (A589702) is a gorgeous and healthy stray who’s a fairly new addition to our shelter. Our vets put him at a little under a year old, and he definitely gives off goofy/awkward puppy vibes. Jay is sweet, handsome, extremely playful and energetic. Jay is also young, clumsy, and it’s clear wherever he came from, he received very little training and socialization. He can be hard to handle and does not like to be leashed. He can be jumpy and mouthy.
For these reasons, any interested adopter will be required to consult with our behaviorist about this big beautiful boy. We want to make sure Jay goes to the right home to set him up for success. This isn’t a couch potato dog — this is a 70-pound strong and athletic dog who requires consistent exercise and training. Jay is extremely trainable and intelligent, but he can also be stubborn. He’s highly reactive around other dogs, and it can look scary to an inexperienced handler. But with time, patience and consistency, we know Jay can and will be an absolutely amazing and loyal family dog.
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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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 are assumed 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, March 25th. 2026 at 1:30 p.m., or thereafter, at: SANFORD DEPOT 2728 W 25th St, Sanford, FL 32771 407-305-3388. 1415 Sharita Ebron; 1727 Aleatha Williams; 1495 Olivia Kersh. 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: March 4, 2026 and March 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: March 13th, 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, 407-930-4370 Annette Lane- Clothing, Totes, Bags. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: #1632 2631 E Semoran Blvd. Apopka, FL 32703 (407) 408-7437 on March 13th, 2026 11:00AM Andrika Conyers-Household items, Raymond Carmichael-Household items, William Driver-Household items, George Stoute-Household items, Raymond Carmichael-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: 7244 Overland Rd Orlando, FL 32810 (407) 794-7457 on March 13th, 2026 11:30am Jonathan Bolton-Bed, Boxes, Computer, Power Tools; Frances Cochran -apartment tv, bed, bags. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
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 March 13th, 2026 11:00AM - Eddie WilliamsHousehold items, boxes, and 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 listed below at the location indicated: 9001 Eastmar Commons Blvd Orlando, FL 32825 (407) 901-6180 on March 13th, 2026 at 1:00PM Briana Ross-household items,Neal Owes-household items,Christopher Galasso-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: March 13th, 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 Laura Dohrer: Household Goods, Boxes, Books and Music, Tools and Supplies, Toys and Games . Michael Hill : Shelves, Dishes, Kitchenware, Clothing , Shoes, Bedding, Wall Art, Mirrors, Household Items, Tools and Supplies, Boxes. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those indi-
viduals indicated: #3403 11583 University Blvd. Orlando, FL 32817 (407) 777-2278 on March 13th, 2026 1:30pm- Leon Johnson: couches, punching bag, Flat screen tv, living room set, washer and dryer, box spring; Javier Ramos: Boxes, tools, star ship models. 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: March 13, 2026 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage #6191, 1619 McVilla Ave. Apopka, FL 32703 (689)698-3195. Samantha Douge-Household items, Ryan Worthington- Household items and Nicole Sinclair- Vehicle. 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 March 13th, 2026 at 11:00AM. Carolina CoultonBoxes, household items, old stuff ,Tanisha Morris- Boxes, Furniture, Mattress, toys. 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 March 13th, 2026, @12:00pm at the location indicated: Store 8439: 1420 N Orange Blossom Trail Orlando FL, 32804, (407) 312-8736. Wyndell Starks-old stuff,boxes,household items,furniture,clothing and shoes;Courtney Fegter-household items,office equipment. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. 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 listed below at the location indicated: Extra Space Storage #8558, 610 Rinehart Rd. Lake Mary, FL 32746 (407) 333-4355 On March 24th, 2026 at 12:00 PM Jonathan Soto- household goods, Anthony Alexis-A
King size bed frame, a table, and a few chairs and boxes, Patricia Haines-2 beds, couch, table, boxes, Justin Love Electronics, kitchenware. 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 indicated: March 24th, 2026 at 12:00 PM Extra Space Storage, Store #6309, 292 W Central Pkwy, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 (407) 378-6671. Jorge Martinez:boxes, furniture, clothes. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belongings to those individuals listed below at the location indicated March 13th, 2026 at the times and location listed below. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00 PM Extra Space Storage #1633 831 N. Park Ave Apopka Florida 32712. James Ashbridge - Clothes. Yashaira NievesBoxes. Sean McCollum - 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, 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: March 13th, 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; Alexandria Ramos: totes, shelves, clothes, household, bed, toys. 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: March 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: Ana Miranda- cabinets, lamps, toys & games, clothing, wall art, electronics, boxes. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:15AM Extra Space Storage, 1305 Crawford Ave. St. Cloud FL 34769, 407.504.0833: Jonathan Fuentes; furniture’s, boxes, clothing’s & shoesRoy Smith; trailer and food truck- Lydia Woods; old stuff and boxes The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:30AM Extra Space Storage, 2855 E Osceola Pkwy Kissimmee FL. 34743, 689.223.6810: Nicole Boone – boxes, bins, decorations Jhonny Calixte – boxes, furniture, bins The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage, 14800 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando, FL 32832 407.987.4115: Elvin Ramos: Household goods, Carl Sickler: Household goods, Louis Lapointe: Household goods, Christopher Colon: Boxes, Tamara Crichlow: Household goods, Brandon Bourg: Household goods The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage, 12915 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando, FL 32832 407.501.5799: Tereci Shanell Paris-Clothes, boxes, shoes, household items. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:45 PM Extra Space Storage, 9847 Curry Ford Rd Orlando, FL 32825, 407.495.9612: Kahynia Rabsatt-Household, Clothing, Furniture, Boxes; Nicholas Hayes- Home extras and decorations. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:30 AM Extra Space Storage, 13597 S Orange Ave, Orlando, Florida 32824 407.910.2087: Isabel Cardona – Household items, Totes, Renee Padin – Boxes, Shelves The personal goods stored therein by the following: 01:30 PM Extra Space Storage, 13450 Landstar Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32824 407.917.8672: Maria Rodriguez; Boxes, decoration and bags (miscellaneous). Gustavo R Bolivar; 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: Brent Lore-Home goods, George Lopiccolo- Home goods The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:30 PM Extra Space Storage, 35 Goldenrod Rd S, Orlando, Florida 32807 407.487.3270: Nastassia Mitchell – tools; Magdelane Ramos - Household Goods; Daniel Rey - Household Goods; Linda Whipset - Household Goods; De Yana Martin - clothing and paper work; Michael Nichols - misc things; The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:45 AM Extra Space Storage, 6174 S Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, Florida 32822 407.955.4137: Genesis Villegas - Home goods; Nereida Robinson - boxes, clothes; Maelenis Liz –household items, TV The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:15 AM
Extra Space Storage, 5753 Hoffner Rd, Orlando, Florida 32822 407.212.5890: Jessica Baez – Clothing, Boxes, Vacuum, Bags; Demetrius Hall - Clothing, Toys, Boxes, Electronics, Bedding, Powerwheel; The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:45 PM Extra Space Storage, 4650 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32822 407.901.3864: Audra Baker- Christmas décor, household items, clothes; Joe Baker - garage items, sport, plastic containers, bedding items; Matt Branch – Household good, furniture, baby items, boxes, tool box; Thaddius HendersonBoxes, furniture, tools, heavy equipment; Pierrena Fanfan - Household goods, furniture, boxes. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 02:00 PM Extra Space Storage, 2334 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32822 407.930.4541:
Janice Bosque 46” Tv - Bedroom set Queen, Dining table. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:45 AM Extra Space Storage, 4020 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, Florida 32806 407.901.0194: Addias Calderon – household goods, Joyce Adams – household goods, Paul Benson – household goods, Diane Vankirk – household goods, Laynie Daniels –household goods The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:15 PM Extra Space Storage, 408 N Primrose Dr, Orlando, Florida 32803 321.285.5021: Renee Addison-decorations and household goods. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: March 13th, 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 Andrews- Clothes, boxes, totes, household, Jonathan Inoa - Clothes, lamps, toys, Alphonso Holmes- Clothes, boxes, Shana Valle-Clothes, toys, wall art, Dominique Wiggins- clothes, mattress, furniture, Jonathan Ted Gambrell-Clothes, books, 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, 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 March 24th, 2026 at 12:00 PM Adrian Collazos-household goods Max Berry-Household goods Adrian Collazos-household goods Theodore Madison-household goods Charles Hufham-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.
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FLORIDA DISCOUNT SELF STORAGE
Personal property of the following tenants will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy a rental lien in accordance with Florida Statutes, Sections 83.801 - 83.809. Auctions will be held on the premises at locations and times indicated below. Wednesday March 18, 2026, Thursday March 19, 2026. Contents: Misc. & household goods and vehicles. The viewing is at time of sale only. The owners or their agents reserve the right to bid on any unit, and to refuse any bid. 2580 Michigan Ave Kissimmee,FL 34744 (Wed, March 18 @ 11:30am) 0306-Dabriel Romero, 0334-Shawn Mikes, 0520-Cristian Rodriguez, 1419-IFA Concrete Pumping LLC c/o:Yanoisi Quintana 5622 Old Winter Garden Rd Orlando,FL 32811 (Wed, March 18 @ 1:00pm) 0766-Dorothy Hope, 0810Delbert Inmon, 0891-Lucas Dias 6401 Pinecastle Blvd Orlando,FL 32809 (Wed, March 18 @ 2:30pm) 539-Krystal Morales 3625 Aloma Ave Oviedo,FL 32765 (Thurs, March 19 @ 11:00am) 0671-Khalik Knox, 0802-Maria Bedoya 2300 Hartwood Marsh Clermont,FL 34711 (Thurs, March 19 @ 2:00pm) 0641-Jarik Kapyo Johnson, 0692- Shawndell Hadley, 2143-Migdalia Khoury. Run dates 2/25/26 and 3/4/26.
Immigration Supervisor, Orlando, FL. Vasquez Law Firm PLLC seeks Immigration Supervisor to oversee legal team operations, manage caseloads, train staff, and ensure compliance in immigration practice. Req: LL.M. (U.S.) & foreign law degree, 3–5 yrs legal exp, supervisory exp, bilingual Eng/Span. Send resume to HR, Vasquez Law Firm PLLC, 612 S Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC 27577.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 2026CP-000259. IN RE: ESTATE OF GLORIA LUCILLE KALINOWSKI, a/k/a GLORIA L. KALINOWSKI, a/k/a GLORIA KALINOWSKI, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The administration of the estate of GLORIA LUCILLE KALINOWSKI a/k/a GLORIA L. KALINOWSKI a/k/a GLORIA KALINOWSKI, deceased, whose date of death was December 23, 2025, is pending in the Circuit Court for Seminole County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is P. O. Box 8099, Sanford, Florida 32772-8099. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served, must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is
property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: March 4, 2026. Signed on this 23rd day of February, 2026. /s/ Steven C. Allender, Attorney for Personal Representative, Florida Bar No. 0428302 ALLENDER & ALLENDER, P.A. 719 Garden Street Titusville, FL 32796 Telephone: (321) 269-1511 Facsimile: (321) 264-7676 Email: sallender@allenderlaw. com Secondary Email: joan@allenderlaw. com. /s/ THOMAS W. DRESCHEL, Personal Representative, 2847 Epp Bivings Drive, Titusville, Florida 32796
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION WHITMORE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, Plaintiff, v. ALOYSIUS HILL, AS TRUSTEE OF THE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST TRUST, ALOYSIUS HILL, individually, and UKNOWN TENANTS OF 822 W. Lyman Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32879, sued as JOHN DOES Defendants. CASE NO.: 2026-CA-000163-O DIVISION: 35 NOTICE OF ACTION YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for foreclosure has been filed against ALOYSIUS HILL, AS TRUSTEE OF THE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST TRUST, ALOYSIUS HILL an individual, and all UNKNOWN TENANTS OF 822 W. Lyman Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32879, sued as JOHN DOES who may have or claim to have a right, title, or interest in the property herein described by nature of their status as heirs. The property at issue in this action is 822 W. Lyman Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32879, more specifically described as: Lot Five (5) in Block Seventy One (71) as shown by revised map or plat of Winter Park as recorded in Plat Book “A”, Pages 67 to 72 inclusive of the Public Records of Orange County, Florida. On August 14, 2021, Defendant ALOYSIUS HILL, AS TRUSTEE OF THE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST TRUST as mortgagor and WHITEMORE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LLC as mortgagee, executed a mortgage deed, Document No.: 20210258430 in the Orange County Comptroller’s Office. On August 14, 2021, ALOYSIUS HILL, AS TRUSTEE OF THE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST TRUST, and ALOYSIUS HILL in his individual capacity executed a promissory note to WHITEMORE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LLC. This action is brought in the Ninth Judicial Circuit in and for Orange County, Florida and is styled as Whitemore Property Investments LLC v. Aloysius Hill, As Trustee Of The Church Of God In Christ Trust, et al.; Case No: 2026-CA-000163-O. The Complaint alleges that both the mortgage and note are in default for nonpayment of the principal balance, accrued interest, and charges due. Pursuant to section 49.09, Florida Statutes, you have 30 calendar days after the date of the Clerk of Court’s signature below to written defenses with the clerk of the court and to serve a copy to Christian W. Waugh, Esq; Waugh PLLC, 201 E. Pine Street, Ste. 315, Orlando, FL 32801. Dated this 19th day of February, 2026,
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: ROSEANN GLASGOW, Petitioner, and MARK ANTHONY GLASGOW, Respondent. Case No.: 2024-DR-011278-O, Division: 48. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. TO: MARK ANTHONY GLASGOW 1726 Osprey Point Circle, Pooler, GA 31322 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed against you in the above-styled court. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Roseann Glasgow, the Petitioner, whose address is 9939 Randal Walk Street, Orlando, FL 32832, on or before 4/9/2026, (not less than 28 days from the first date of publication), and file the original with the Clerk of this Court at Orange County Courthouse, 425 N Orange Ave, Orlando, Florida 32801, before service on the Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the addresses on record at the clerk’s office. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings. Dated: 2/16/2026. TIFFANY MOORE RUSSELL, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk
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 March 13th, 2026 at 1:00PM Jennifer Hernandezhousehold items, Shakia Simmons-household goods, Sierra Rose- work equipment, Ashley Sanchez- 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. 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.
MY NEIGHBORHOOD STORAGE CENTERS Personal property of the following tenants will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy a rental lien in accordance with Florida Statutes, Sections 83.801 - 83.809. The public sale will take place online at www. storagetreasures.com on the dates indicated for each property, respectively. Contents: Misc. & household goods and vehicles. Viewing can begin approximately 2 weeks before the time of sale only. The owners or their agents reserve the right to bid on any unit and also to refuse any bid. 108 E. Colonial Dr Orlando,
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, Celeste Choroco, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of CeleBear8, located in Orange County, Florida, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State.
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Morning Glory Strategies Inc., of 1310 Arlington St., Orlando, FL 32805, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: alfson.studio It is the intent of the undersigned to register “alfson.studio” with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. Dated: 2/24/2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FOR MONIES DUE ON STORAGE LOCKERS LOCATED AT UHAUL COMPANY FACILITIES. STORAGE LOCATIONS AND TIMES ARE LISTED BELOW. ALL GOODS SOLD ARE HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS, MISCELLANEOUS OR RECOVERED GOODS. ALL AUCTIONS ARE HELD TO SATISFY OWNER’S LIEN FOR RENT AND FEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES, SELF STORAGE ACT, SECTIONS 83.806 AND 83.807, STARTS AT 8:00am and RUNS CONTINOUSLY. Auction will be held online: www.storagetreasures. com U-Haul Moving and Storage of Haines City, 3307 US Hwy 17-92 W. Haines City, FL 33844 3/9/2026: A0024 David Berrios JR Matos, F0605 Ryan Vaughn, F0607 Ryan Vaughn, G0736 Angie Cruz Santiago, G0731 Terranique Peterson, G0738 Cathalina Liebel U-Haul Moving and Storage of Clermont, 13650 Granville Ave. Clermont, Fl 34711 3/9/2026: 3091 Senauth Rustum, 3059 Adriann Martinus, 2121 Ronnie Dougherty, 2075 Khamran Laborn, 3213 Chantel Rivet, 2023 Vladimir Diaz U-Haul Moving and Storage of Ocoee, 11410 W. Colonial Dr. Ocoee, Fl 34761 3/9/2026: 1207 Raymond Sims, 3398 Beautifull Sallings, 2525-26 Alexander Edouard, 3536 Luis Oliveira, 1629 Fedeline Jean, 1722 Kevin Victor, 3319 Marsha Jean Mary, 2376 Nubia Cadogan, 1017 Nicolas Meus, 1644 Maria Nieto, 2524 Nubia Cadogan, 1612 Anthony Peterson, 3433-57 Natasha Reid, 3311-15 Tyesha Taylor, 1303 Nubia Cadogan, 3508-15 Reinaldo Mondestin, 1529 Erik Dubarry, 2520-38 Pierson Edouard, 3102 Jessica Allen, 1022-06 Ester
Desir U-Haul Moving and Storage of Four Corners, 8546 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy. Kissimmee, Fl 34747 3/9/2026: 2437 Daniel Pinkney, 2395 Jesus Diaz, 2214 Donetta Hester, 1417 Bridget Soberanis, 2304 Rickey Wootten, 1843 Leander Lopez, 1041 Christopher Reed, 1830 Lauren Brown, 2376 George Torres, 2396 Julious Palmer, 2300 Lesha Collins.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FOR MONIES DUE ON STORAGE LOCKERS LOCATED AT UHAUL COMPANY FACILITIES. STORAGE LOCATIONS AND TIMES ARE LISTED BELOW. ALL GOODS SOLD ARE HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS, MISCELLANEOUS OR RECOVERED GOODS. ALL AUCTIONS ARE HELD TO SATISFY OWNER’S LIEN FOR RENT AND FEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES, SELF STORAGE ACT, SECTIONS 83.806 AND 83.807, STARTS AT 8:00am and RUNS CONTINOUSLY. Auction will be held online: www.storagetreasures.
com U-Haul Moving and Storage at Kirkman Road, 600 S. Kirkman Rd. Orlando, Fl 32811 3/12/2026: 4020 Jeffrey Fuqua, 4024 Da’Marrian Johnson-Bryant, 6005 Marie Desir, 8008 George Baker, 2042 Joao Matos, 1045 Emonnie Calhoun, 2017 Robert Wright, 8007 Chasity Robinson, 1087 Angel Burks, 6049 Emmanuel Nwodo, 3041 Jerry Stewart, 1086 Oscan Gullens, 2106 Anthony Mobley, 2013 George Baker, 3058 Johnnie McBride, 1004 Shanelle Whitehead, 3046 Andre Desanto, 3105 Tangela King, 2050 Sharaketa Mccray, 6051 Darla Branscum, 1031 Laurie Walwyn, 6016 Rhonnett Merriweather, 2070 Angel Burks, 3103 Ligia Torres, 1018 Kurt Eichhorn, 1008 Azi Nelson, 8017 Naikia Brown, 3025 Alynna Morel, 3069 Kaila Ladson, 3021 Tangela King, 6066 Clent Whitehead, 3106 Latarsha Ingrum.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION FOR MONIES DUE ON STORAGE LOCKERS LOCATED AT UHAUL COMPANY FACILITIES. STORAGE LOCATIONS AND TIMES ARE LISTED BELOW. ALL GOODS SOLD ARE HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS, MISCELLANEOUS OR RECOVERED GOODS. ALL AUCTIONS ARE HELD TO SATISFY OWNER’S LIEN FOR RENT AND FEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES, SELF STORAGE ACT, SECTIONS 83.806 AND 83.807, STARTS AT 8:00am and RUNS CONTINOUSLY. Auction will be held online: www.storagetreasures. com U-Haul Ctr 14651 Gatorland Dr. Orlando Fl. 32837 03/19/2026: 549 Glap
Metal recycle llc Gilberto Rodriguez, 284 Lissette Rodriguez, 337 Valeriano Giraldez, 231 Richard Biggs, 557 Sharon Glenn, 368 John Eustace, 336 Gregory Fournier, 540 Christine Melillo, 550 Glap
Metal recycle llc Gilberto Rodriguez, 527 Michael Zurita, 241 marlyn McNair, 365 Christian Gil, 556 Sharon Glenn. U-Haul Ctr 7800 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando Fl. 32822 03/19/2026: 3325 Marc Franco, 2409 Frank DuPont, 1031 Giovanni Freire De Lucena, 3188 Aicliss Sandres Bravo, 3120 Manny Huertas, 1197 Demetrius Johnson, 1012 Cordell DeShields, 1104 Leinad Cross.
Blossom Trl. Orlando Fl. 32837 03/19/2026: 3103 Shaley Alvarez, 3626 Jason Cintron, 1506 Yvonne Remak, 3021 Jennifer Simmons, 3226 Christian Maldonado. U-Haul Ctr. 3830 S. Goldenrod Rd. Orlando Fl. 32822 03/19/2026: 2194 Daniella Evans, 2244 Amahd Moore, 3198 Keith Steward, 3017 David Vazquez, 3091 Carlos Perez. U-Haul Ctr. 2629 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee Fl. 34744 03/19/2026: 1035 Alexus Pettiford, 3358 Luis Gomez, Villarini, 2336 Luz Enid Ortiz Ramos, 3061 Jason Crout, Michael Gleaton. U-Haul Ctr. 11815 E. Colonial Dr. Orlando Fl. 32826 03/19/2026: 1406-02 Fitzgerald Thomas, 1523 Taylor Cruz, 1223 Michael Perez.
Notice of Public Sale
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on www.storagetreasures.com ending on March 13th, 2026 at 10:00 AM for units located at: Compass Self Storage 3498 Canoe Creek Rd St. Cloud, FL 34772. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes and appliances, unless otherwise noted. A334 Cassandra Long B153 Eliezer Burgos F171 Charlene Lambis F249 Harolyn Cruz G120 Daniel Perez I103 Juana Pinon. Run dates 02/25/2026 and 03/04/2026
Notice Of Public Sale
Personal property of the following tenants will be sold for cash to satisfy rental liens in accordance with Florida Statutes, Self Storage Facility Act, Sections 83-806 and 83-807. Contents may include kitchen, household items, bedding, toys, games, boxes, barrels, packed cartons, furniture, trucks, cars, etc. There is no title for vehicles sold at lien sale. Owners reserve the right to bid on units. Lien sale to be held online ending Tuesday, March 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: 25 Gordon Folkes 168 Nicholas Dublin 249 Alondra Allen 453 Kyle Raker 181 Ravindra Nagesvaran 173 William Stalls 019 Jose Manuel Rojas Ramirez Michigan Mini Storage - 200 W Michigan St Orlando FL 32806 at 10:30am: 146 Downs Steven 11 Terence Clay 46 Ellis Heaps.
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 March 13th, 2026 12:30PM Sheena Sparks- toys, clothing & shoes, mattress & bedding. Rasheeda Anderson- dishes, lamps, clothing & shoes, wall art, furniture. Sean Kirkland JR- dishes, clothing & shoes, mattress & bedding, wall art, electronics, furniture, sports & outdoors, boxes. Jamie Reyes- Motor Vehicles, clothing & shoes, furniture, boxes, tools. Sharon Lockhartappliances, dishes, electronics, furniture, sports outdoors, boxes. 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 March 13, 2026, at the location indicated: Store 1333: 13125 S. John Young Pkwy, Orlando FL. 32837, 407.516.7005 @ : 10 AM Chris Williams-home items. Store 3502: 1236 S Vineland Rd, Winter Garden Fl 34787, 407.794.6460 @ 11:45AM: William BerryAntiques, arts & crafts; Alvieshia SmithHousehold Goods/Furniture, TV/Stereo Equipment, Tools/Appliances; Danial Hatch- 3 bedroom; Harold Mills- Office furniture; Kimberly Fletcher- Household goods Store 3024: 11955 S Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando Fl 32837. 407.826.0024 @ Luis Manuel Ramos Melendez- tires, rims, clothing, tools. Alberto Medina- bins, clothing, wall art, cabinets, dresser. Store 3378: 475 Celebration Pl, Celebration FL 34747, 321.939.3752 @ : David WatersHousehold items, Personal Items; Steven Anderson- Disney Merchandise; Erica Dinicola- Household items, home remodel supplies. Store 8931: 3280 Vineland Rd, Kissimmee FL 34746, 407.720.7424 @ 11:30 AM : Manuel Sanchez My apartment essentials (beds, TVs, furniture), Diana ceballos shoes, Michael Cao 20-30 boxes, Zaid Said Household items. Store 7590: 7360 Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819 407.634.4449@ 2:30pm: Jay Hendersonhousehold goods; Stephanie Bigio- boxes Store 1334: 5603 Metrowest Blvd Orlando Fl 32811. (407) 516-7751) @ : 10:45am : Tyron Crescioni - household items; Daniel Delgado - furniture and bags; Joshua Liddell - dog crate; Zomia Russell - cloths; Oriana Montero- household items; Baeden Willinham - household items; Brynn Pomeroy – bags and boxes; Stanford Clark - household items; Christian Cordova - unit 6003, year 2021 make Cove model trailer VIN #53FBE0813MFO65208 owner name on title Christian Micheal Cordova Calderon - trailer is not included - boxes; Carlos Nelson - boxes Store 1335: 1101 Marshall Farms Rd Ocoee Fl 34761 (407) 516-7221) @ 10:30 AM : Randy FustHousehold Goods, Furniture: Scott Lyntonboxes, totes, pallet jack, empty pallet Store 6667: 910 Citrus Grove Rd Minneola, FL 34715 (352) 415-2585 @:2:45 PM Alyssa
Colombo – box chest, tool chest, electronics, Sony Camera Bag, computer, Bissell vacuum, printer, boxes, clothing, dressers, living room cushioned chair, lamp, yoga mat etc. Store 7143: 6035 Sand Lake Vista Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 @ 10:15 AM: rocky williams - guitars and furniture; Shane Rice - Fridge and boxes; Kianna Grahamclothes. kitchen ware; Gustavo Soares - 2 bedroom; William Toth - spring cleaning items not wanting to put into house boxes no furniture totes like 20 maybe 5 x 5. Store 7420: 800 Beard Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787 @ : 12:30PM: Yvette Brown: furniture, misc items- Fabiano Castilhos: household goods- Simmone Thomas: furniture- Honesty Paul: tv, clothes, love seat, couch. Store 7865: 25 E Lester Rd, Apopka, FL 32712, 407-551-5590 @1:30PM: -Ciairra Lewis- boxes of decor. - Harvey Chapman- amazon boxes lotions, bins holiday, bins clothing, linens, bed sets, TVs, gym equipment treadmill. Store 8136: 3501 S. Orange Blossom Trail Orlando FL 32839, 407.488.9093 @ :12:15 Baheejah Rasheed: Suitcase ,Clothes,Personal Items,Totes-Tammy Arthur:Popcorn Machine,boxes,Clothes,Washer and Dryer ,Totes:Omar Magnesh-Television Stand ,Clothes,Dressor:Antoinette Armstrong –totes,Clothes Store 8778: 3820 S Orange Ave Orlando FL 32806, 321.270.3440 @ 1:00 pm Nyshiem Williams couch, TV / Tania Valdes cloth ,boxes ,furniture,kitchen appliance / Yeneshia Williams Beds couch tv stand dressers night stand breakfast table clothes shoes house sold items. Store 4107: 9080 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee Fl 34747, 407.238.1799 @ 1:15PM : Wellisan Ramos-Furniture, boxes; Denise Lasalle-Furniture, boxes; Marco Munzo-Shelves, totes, tools; Brad Browning-Totes, guitar, file cabinet; Lloyd Martin-Household goods Store 4217: 5698 S Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, Fl 32839, 407-930-4463 @ : DeCorrian McKinney 15 boxes, Leonel Augustin Clothes, Boxes, Edesse Edouard Dresser, clothes and mattresses, guinotte francois Household items, Devon Hill clothing dresser, Sabine Hyacinthe House Hold Furniture. Store 1317: 5592 L B McLeod Rd Orlando FL 32811. (407) 720-2832) @2:00pm: Stevie White- Bed, Mattresses, boxes, 4 children bikes; Yvonne Brittingham- supplies; natisha dorceus- Furniture, boxes, clothing, shoes; Vanessa Ammons- 2q 1 full bed set, living room, dining rm furniture; Carmen Burnette- two beds living room set tools table clothes v. Store 6454: 2312 S. Division Ave. Orlando, FL 32805, 689-3033205 @ 2:15pm Tyrone Gaston- household items Dashawn klopsis- Household items Rodrigue Jules- Clothes Hone Appliances , Tv Giving Hope Again- tables, chairs , desk , dry erase boards, pots pans, refrigerator. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Notice of Public Sale is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on www.storagetreasures.com ending on March 13th, 2026 at 10:00 am for units located at: Compass Self Storage 800 Greenway Professional Ct. Orlando, FL 32824 Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self
takes possession of the personal property.
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Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes and appliances. Unit # 1308 Yasneida Gonzales Unit # 1312 Dashiell Hernandez Unit # 1554 Jennifer Rios Unit # 1602 Nelcris Jose Petit Moreno Unit # 2106 Lolita Kollore Unit # 2134 Shakeema Merchant Unit # 2430 Desiree Vigo. Run dates 2/25/26 and 3/4/26.
Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on www.storagetreasures.com ending on March 13th, 2026 at 10:00 am for units located at: Compass Self Storage 14120 East Colonial Drive Orlando, Fl 32826 Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes and appliances. #2218 Heather Caetano #1003 Terris Plummer #1229 William Craddock #1230 William Craddock #1312 Marcus Sully. Run dates 2/25/26 and 3/4/26.
Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on www.storagetreasures.com ending on March 13th, 2026 at 10:00 am for units located at: Compass Self Storage 203 Neighborhood Market Rd. Orlando, FL 32825 Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes and appliances. Unless Otherwise noted. Sean Lowe –Unit-2223 Gertha Allen- Unit 3084 Kathleen Elverson – Unit 3104 Sandy Wallace – Unit 1029 Tawanda Givens – Unit 1043 Brittanie Demps- Unit 1064 Ashley Miller – Unit 2002 Desiree Augustave- Unit 2004 Beverley Gutierrez- Unit 2182. Run dates 2/25/2026 and 3/4/2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
Notice is hereby given that Mindful Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the following times and locations: March 18th, 2026, 9:30am Mindful Storage facility: 900 Cypress Pkwy. Kissimmee, FL 34759 (321) 732-6032
The personal goods stored therein by the following: #1188-Furniture, #1187Furniture, #C130-Furniture, #1120-Households, #1036-Furniture, #1029-Boxes, #1014-Boxes, #1013-Furniture, #1003-Boxes, #2151-Boxes, #G218-Boxes, #2224Households, #2121-Boxes, #2069-Boxes, #2044-Furniture, #K226-Households, #2022- Boxes, #2014-Furniture. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Mindful Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Site #3102, 2650 w 25th St. Sanford, FL 32771 on 03/24/2026 @ 12:00 pm Kisya Johnson:fish tank dresser chair table bags. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 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, 3/242026, @ 12:00 pm: Jeremy Rodriguez-boxes, clothes, household goods Bradley Jefferson- household items, furniture, bags, car parts, fabric Kendra Smith- household goods, furniture, boxes. The auction will be listed an advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Notice of Public Sale: Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on www.storagetreasures.com ending on March 13th, 2026 at 10:00 am for units located at: Compass Self Storage 2435 W SR 426, Oviedo, FL 32765 Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes and appliances. 0067 – Ralph Ramos 0282 – Rosa Janvier 0402 – Luz Mendez 0412-13-14 – Obinna Nwobi 0532 – Shante Rouse 137A – Bria Alexander. Run dates 2/25/26 and 3/4/26.
Women’s CareTM Effective March 13, 2026, Tharwat Stewart Boulis, MD will no longer be practicing with Women’s Care at 3438 Lawton Road, Suite 2A, Orlando, FL 32803
For questions or copies of medical records call: Phone: (407) 751-2867 Fax: (407) 868-8497
Administrative Specialist (Orlando, FL) - F/T. Organize & maintain project documentation, incl contracts, permits, blueprints, & correspondence. Accurately enter data into project mgmt systms, d/ bases, & spreadsheets. Maintain accurate records of all project-rltd activities, expenses, & transactions. Handle phone calls, emails, & other forms of communication w/ clients, subcontractors, suppliers, & regulatory bodies. Sched & organize meetings, prep agendas, & take minutes. Serve as a point of contact for clients, providing updates on project status & addressing their inquiries. Coord & manage project sched, ensuring timelines are met. Assist in allocating resources, incl labor, materials, & eqpmt. Communicate w/ subcontractors regarding project reqmts, timelines, & deliverables. Ordered & maintained office supplies, ensuring the office was well-stocked & organized. Ensure that all necessary permits, licenses, & inspections are obtained & up-to-date. Prep regular reports on project progress, fin’l status, & other critical metrics for mgmt review. Take on special projects as assigned by mgmt, providing support wherever needed. Bachelor’s deg in Finance, Acctg, Law or closely rltd + 12 mos of exp in Job offd or as Admin Coordinator, Bus. Administrator, Admin Asst., or closely rltd. Email your resume to Carmonas Construction Group LLC, Attn: Angel Carmona, President to carmonasconstructiongroup@gmail.com.
Kingdom Foods Solution LLC, located at 5632 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819, is seeking an Administrative Assistant with 24 months in Administrative position. Duties include: Data entry; process invoices; answer phones & emails; address inquiries and ensure efficient communication; manage ordering and delivery of supplies; organize employee shifts; keep files organized; manage and maintain accurate records and reports; provide support to management. Please send your resume to Cleston Santino Pereira by email at clestonsp@gmail.com or by mail to: 5632 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819.
Kingdom Sushi Windermere LLC, located at 6506 Old Brick Rd, Suite 100, Windermere, FL 34786, is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor with 24 months in Kitchen supervisor or related areas. Duties include: supervise kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations and high-quality food preparation. manage inventory levels, ensure all ingredients are fresh and available, maintain cleanliness and ensure all equipment is in order coordinate training on food handling and safety procedures assist in managing kitchen schedules and shift assignments address customer concerns ensuring that each guest leaves satisfied. Please send your resume to Elisa Rolim by email at elisarolimm@gmail.com or by mail to: 6506 Old Brick Rd, Suite 100, Windermere, FL 34786.
Omega Medical Imaging (Sanford, FL) seeking Production Manager & Master Scheduler responsible for the safety, planning & performance of operations. Will lead the production team, planning,
WIP, and process execution for complex electromechanical X-ray imaging systems. The role involves collaborating with all departments, improving SOPs & supporting product quality & timely delivery. Will oversee approx. 3 subordinates. Requires bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or closely related field (foreign equiv. accepted), and 2 years’ experience in production control, planning & manufacturing coordination including electromechanical systems. Send cover letter & resume to Omega Medical Imaging, Attn: S. Roth, 3400 St Johns Pkwy, #1020 Sanford, FL 32771.
Training and Development Specialist JVD CONSTRUCTION, INC. Casselberry, FL (Seminole County). Plan, coordinate, & direct staff development programs focused on job duties, job-site safety, & workflow efficiency. Design structured onboarding for new hires, conduct ongoing skills assessments for crew members, and provide leadership training for crew leaders. Reqs: Bachelor’s in Education or rltd field with a concentration in HR Mgmt, & 2 yrs exp in the design, coordination, and implementation of training programs for employees & organizational leaders. Knowledge of training effectiveness evaluation methods & managing & overseeing budget allocation to appropriate resources. Send resume to Marie DiSalvatore at Mariejvd@gmail.com.
