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STAND Orlando punk stalwarts The Hamiltons reflect on friendship and loss ahead of their final show By Houda Eletr, page 25

INSIDE: 'Cruel beyond measure,' P.11 | A sweet and salty tribute to the spicy Tim Curry, P.13 | Will Oldham's latest mutation, P.31

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Florida professors lamented the new surveillance state under DeSantis’ anti-DEI regime; a broken pipe gushed 342K gallons of sewage water near SeaWorld; Orange County issued a dengue fever alert, and other news you may have missed last week. Plus “This Modern World” Approved auditor info as required for public notices per section 50.011(1)(e), F.S. Circulation Verification Council 12166 Old Big Bend Road, Suite 210 St. Louis, MO 63122 www.cvcaudit.com Auditor’s Certification:

9 Electric slide

Orange County moves closer to banning data centers with a ‘six to 18 month’ moratorium

9 Orlando named No. 1 coffee city in the U.S.

ARTS+ CULTURE 13 Don’t dream it, be it

Orlando’s New Wave Cabaret pays spicy tribute to actor Tim Curry with a night of burlesque and drag

15 Live Active Cultures

The dream of the ’90s is alive in Orlando at SeaWorld’s Howl-o-Scream and Universal CityWalk’s Fat One’s Hot Dogs & Italian Ice

FOOD+ DRINK 17 Jiang unchained

Orlando has finally perked its way to the top.

Jiang’s Kitchen downtown folds ambition into every dumpling

11 ‘Cruel beyond measure’

17 Tip Jar

OIG report finds ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detainees held in cages the size of a phone booth and other shockingly inhumane conditions

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New shows streaming this week: A Different World, Unabomber, Lego One Piece and more

25 The last stand

Orlando punk stalwarts The Hamiltons reflect on friendship and loss ahead of their final show

29 This Little Underground

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Florida professors lamented the new surveillance state under DeSantis’ anti-DEI regime; a broken pipe gushed 342K gallons of sewage water near SeaWorld; Orange County issued a dengue fever alert, and other news you may have missed last week. BY CH LO E GREEN B ERG , M CKEN N A SCH U ELE R , A N D M I TC H P E R RY A N D JAY WAAG M E E ST E R / FLOR I DA PH OEN I X

Orange County issued a dengue fever alert

Orange County issued a public health alert last Friday for dengue fever, a mosquito-borne illness, after the Florida Department of Health confirmed two new, locally acquired cases in Apopka. The first case was confirmed in Orange County in the Pine Hills area on Sept. 2. Dengue fever, also known as breakbone fever because of the pain it can cause, is primarily transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes aegypti mosquito. It is rarely fatal — although Florida health officials confirmed one death from the illness in Florida last week. Symptoms may include high fever, muscle and joint pain, pain behind the eyes, nausea and vomiting, skin rash, swollen glands and severe headache. At least 152 cases of dengue fever have been confirmed in Florida this year as of last week. Roughly 90 percent of those cases have been concentrated in Hillsborough County. Orange County Mosquito Control, for its part, recently began using new mosquito-borne illness detection technology, according to county staff. This technology uses molecular testing to analyze the genetic material of specific viruses in mosquito samples. It allows the county to identify cases more rapidly.

Broken pipe released 342K gallons of sewage water near SeaWorld Orlando

A broken sewage pipe released hundreds of thousands of gallons of wastewater near SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica earlier this month, according to Orange County staff. A total of 342,000 gallons of sewage overflowed at 3705 Sea Splash Way, just down the road from the parks on Sept. 6 and 10, Orlando Weekly learned. The pipe has been repaired and is operational as of last Wednesday. Orange County utilities reported that the spill was contained and the sewage was recovered and “directed into the sewage system.” It says that at no point was any surface water contaminated, including the drainage to Shingle Creek. The county initially announced last Thursday that 195,000 total gallons of wastewater overflowed. It updated that total to 342,000 gallons, just 32 minutes later. The county did not inform the media whether the overflow affected Aquatica or SeaWorld Orlando operations.

including our addresses, I have installed surveillance cameras given that I research and publish in the area of diversity,” one tenured professor wrote.

Florida Bar exam passage rate drops by more than 3 percent

Those pursuing admission to the Florida Bar were less successful this year than last. The summer 2026 exam was taken by 2,250 first-timers. Of that cohort, 75.2 percent passed, or 1,693. That passage rate represents a decrease from summer 2025, when 78.4 percent of test-takers passed. During summer 2024, 76 percent of test-takers passed. The number of test takers in 2026 rose from 2025, when 2,152 took the test for the first time. Barry University in Orlando was one of the schools with the lowest passage rate (59.9 percent), according to the Florida Phoenix. The Florida Board of Bar Examiners, an administrative board of the Florida Supreme Court, is the body that administers the test. Earlier this year, the Florida Supreme Court agreed that students from schools accredited by organizations other than the American Bar Association could sit for the exam. A Supreme Court workgroup questioned the ABA’s “accreditation standards on racial and ethnic diversity in law schools and about the ABA’s active political engagement.” The Supreme Court determined that “it is not in Floridians’ best interest for the ABA to be the sole gatekeeper deciding which law schools’ graduates are eligible to sit” for the exam. Subsequently, just this month, the ABA voted to eliminate its requirement that colleges pledge to diversity in recruiting and admissions to obtain accreditation. The vote was an effort to maintain its status as an accreditor with the U.S. Department of Education.

Democratic gubernatorial hopeful David Jolly said permanent data center ban ‘should be on the table’

Jolly, a former Republican-turned Democrat, had already said that if elected Florida governor in November, he’d issue a one-year moratorium on construction of data centers. But after visiting a region of Northern Virginia last week with the highest density of data centers in the country, he told the Florida Phoenix he’s seen first-hand the economic and public health disruption they inflict on communities and that it’s not what he wants to see in the Sunshine State. Data centers also are deflating real estate prices in their communities, Jolly said. He learned of a home near a massive data center that sat on the market for nearly a year and ended up selling for $80,000 below list price. Local communities in Florida continue to say they don’t want data centers, including residents of Orange County. Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds — backed by President Donald Trump — has expressed support for letting local governments decide whether they want to construct data centers. Donalds, who’s been given the nickname “Data Center Donalds” by his critics, has dismissed Jolly’s one-year data center moratorium pledge as “politics.”

Florida professors fear being targeted after elimination of DEI, a survey found

Florida university professors fear their students are spying on them and lament elimination of DEI from general education courses and canceled research grants, according to a new survey conducted annually by the state conferences of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP). The 258 Florida responses were among nearly 2,800 faculty responses from 13 states across the South. The faculty members frequently referenced in their survey responses recent higher education policies such as post-tenure review; allowing students to record lectures; and elimination of diversity, equity and inclusion from general education course offerings. Some described a culture of fear derived from state leaders looking to punish professors for what they do and say in the classroom. Creeping politicization of college campuses has some professors fearing for their safety. “I have stopped being comfortable teaching classes in the area that I was trained in for concern about being targeted by people with political agendas. Since public employees are subject to open records laws orlandoweekly.com ● SEPT. 23-29, 2026 ● ORLANDO WEEKLY

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Orange County moves closer to banning data centers with a ‘six to 18 month’ moratorium BY MCKENNA S CH UEL ER

range County commissioners agreed at their last meeting to advance a plan to temporarily ban data center devel-

opment. Commissioners reached a consensus for a sixto 18-month moratorium, depending how long county staff need to research potential impacts. But staff still need to draw up a formal ordinance or resolution for an actual vote. A vote is expected to occur at the board’s Dec. 1 meeting. “What we’re asking for is not new,” said Commissioner Kelly Martinez Semrad, who spearheaded the proposal.“We’re following what other municipalities and counties have done, not just in Florida, but across the entire country. We’re asking for a one-year moratorium on new data center applications with the option to extend.” Orange County currently doesn’t have any reference to data centers in zoning regulation or county code, she explained. Without reference, the community is vulnerable to development that could have unknown long-term effects. The development of large-scale data centers, particularly in Virginia, Texas and California, has accelerated with the expansion of artificial intelligence. Semrad supports a moratorium on all data centers until there is reference in county code and information on potential impacts. “A moratorium gives the county time to choose the rules — the rules that work best for our community,” Semrad argued.

A new state law defines large-scale data centers as those with a peak electrical load of 50 megawatts or more. They have faced cross-partisan backlash and opposition across the country over environmental impacts, energy and water consumption, spikes in utility bills, noise pollution and other effects on quality of life. Recent Gallup polling found that seven in 10 Americans oppose the construction of data centers in their communities. Nearly half strongly oppose it. More than a dozen Florida municipalities have either placed a moratorium on data centers to research potential impacts, or are in the process of doing so. Some counties are looking to permanently ban them. Volusia County is in the process of doing that. Dozens of people, including activists with the youth-led Sunrise Movement, a national climate justice organization, spoke in favor of a moratorium during public comment last week. “Everybody says that AI is the future,” said Annabelle Chapman, a Lake County activist with the Sunrise Movement.“We won’t have that future, or it might not be a promising one, if we are going to sacrifice our land and water to something that isn’t really promising much in return.” Others shared concerns about data centers’ energy and water consumption and empty promises of job opportunities. Attendees voiced desire for transparent, public review of data center development proposals.

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“We are counting on our leaders — you — to slow down this process so that we may assess the risks to our quality of life,” said Susannah Randolph, chapter director of Sierra Club Florida. “The companies proposing these projects are working hard to evade public scrutiny and discussion by operating in the shadows through campaign contributions to candidates and non-disclosure agreements.” State Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando — who is running for Orlando mayor next year — spoke in favor of a county moratorium. She and several other local Democratic state lawmakers have voiced support for the idea. Semrad said she received more than 800 emails from constituents supporting a moratorium in her district alone. “We heard it today, you guys,” Semrad told her colleagues. “We didn’t have a single person come in here and say, ‘I want to live next to a data center. Please build one in my community.’” Indeed, out of the 54 registered speakers, not a single person voiced interest in living next to a data center. County staff pointed out that there are many different types of data centers, ranging significantly in peak electrical load. But those generating the most concern and public pushback are large-scale industrial facilities with an electrical load of 50 to 200 megawatts or more. Smaller-scale data centers, with a load of two to 5 megawatts, have existed for decades. “The large-scale data centers exceeding 50 megawatts can each consume up to 5 million gallons [of water] per day, which is the equivalent of 1.5 Winter Parks, or 50,000 people per day,” Semrad said. “Water is a finite resource, and we know that our aquifer is already strained as it is,” said Orange County chief planner Marcus Bastian. The board could vote on the moratorium during their Dec. 1 meeting. The moratorium’s duration may depend on how long county staff need to study construction impacts.

Wallethub has ranked the City Beautiful the No. 1 best city for coffee lovers in the country, beating out popular caffeine hotspots like Portland and Seattle. The financial consultancy site says Orlando households spend an average of more than $154 on coffee every year. The city also has the highest number of shops with free Wi-Fi per capita, according to the study. Orlando also ranks among the top cities for having the most affordable shops that are also rated at least 4.5 out of 5. Plus, we also have the most doughnut shops per capita, Wallethub says. Orlando’s followed closely by Portland, coming in at No. 2 and Miami at No. 3. To determine the rankings, Wallethub compared the 100 most populated cities in the U.S. across 12 metrics. Those included average spending on coffee per household, share of adult coffee drinkers, amount of households that own their own coffee makers and more. Maybe it’s our variety of specialty coffee shops, maybe it’s the abundance of Foxtail locations on every corner, or maybe it’s just the city’s yearning to stay awake despite the madness of Florida. Either way, we’re No. 1 — so grab a mug. You can check out where your neighbors are getting their caffeine fixes, too: Orlando Weekly’s Best of Orlando® 2026 “Best Coffee Bar” Readers Choice winners are Foxtail (first place), Haan Coffee (second) and Lineage Coffee (third). — Chloe Greenberg

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GOV. RON DESANTIS HOSTS DHS SECRETARY KRISTI NOEM AND PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP ON A WALKING TOUR OF ‘ALLIGATOR ALCATRAZ’ DETAINEE CAMP, 2025 (OFFICIAL WHITE HOUSE PHOTO BY DANIEL TOROK)

‘CRUEL BEYOND MEASURE’ OIG report finds ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detainees held in cages the size of a phone booth and other shockingly inhumane conditions BY KATE PAYNE, THE F LO RIDA T RIB

hen federal investigators showed up unannounced at the sprawling popup prison in the Florida Everglades in January, they found something they had never seen at any other immigration detention center in the country: Detainees at “Alligator Alcatraz” were being held for up to nearly two hours in small metal cages roughly the size of a phone booth. The practice at the now-shuttered facility is “unprecedented,” presents “significant risks to detainee health and safety,” and “does not align with standards for humane treatment,” according to a recently released 33-page report by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of the Inspector General, which detailed a litany of failures at the state-built facility to comply with standards for medical care, personal hygiene, environmental safety and food service. According to the report, between July 17, 2025, and Jan. 18, 2026, the facility confined 79 detainees in the small metal enclosures for periods of time ranging from several minutes to just shy of two hours, “a practice unlike any OIG team has observed in ICE facilities,” the report reads. The floor of the cages measured roughly 4 feet 3 inches by 4 feet 3 inches, and they stood 7 feet 9 inches tall, according to the report. “The use of such restrictive spaces is highly unconventional and does not align with

standards for humane treatment,” the report continues, adding that inspectors observed “locking mechanisms” on the cages. The report gives a rare glimpse into the sprawling makeshift facility that was built in a matter of days by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration. From the start, human rights watchdogs and those held inside sounded the alarm about a facility they said imprisoned detainees without any charges, violated their constitutional rights, and subjected them to inhumane and unsanitary conditions. Democratic state lawmakers and outside observers were barred from inspecting the compound, which, along with another staterun immigration detention center, carries an estimated $1 billion price tag. And yet the hastily built facility and the DeSantis administration officials behind it have largely avoided oversight and accountability from Florida’s Republicandominated state Legislature, where lawmakers last week signed off on another $250 million funding request for the state agency that built the compound. Asked about the inspector general’s findings at a news conference Monday, DeSantis said he hadn’t read the report but defended Florida’s unprecedented work to carry out federal immigration enforcement. “No one’s stepped up to the level we have,” DeSantis said.

“And the fact that we represent 6.5-7% of the U.S. population and yet we account for between 40% and 50% of all state and local immigration arrests, you know, that should tell you that we’re really doing it right,” he added. Doubling down on an approach that made “Alligator Alcatraz” a national symbol of the state’s aggressive immigration crackdown, a spokesperson for DeSantis told the Miami Herald that the administration would make the metal cages “even smaller” if they could. Amnesty International had previously detailed allegations that detainees were being confined for hours in a small metal cage known as“the box” as punishment, treatment that the human rights organization said “amounts to torture.” Meanwhile, attorneys for environmental organizations that filed suit against the facility said the findings of the inspector general’s report show the compound was not only “damaging to the Everglades” but also “cruel beyond measure.” “The report reveals the depraved disregard for life that drove enormous human suffering and extensive environmental destruction in the Everglades,”said Elise Bennett, an attorney at the Center for Biological Diversity. “Trump and DeSantis’ obsession with spectacle and cruelty has hurt people, irreplaceable natural treasures and Floridians, who’ll be footing the bill for this monstrosity for years to come.”

Conditions detailed in federal report

The findings of the inspector general’s report aligned with many of the concerns raised by detainees, their families and their attorneys since the earliest days of the facility. Inspectors found detainees held in cramped housing units ringed by chain-link fencing that limited them to 28 square feet per detainee, “well below the required minimum.”At the time of the inspection, detainees in certain housing units had no access to a law library or legal materials, and telephones installed shortly before the inspection were inoperable, leaving detainees without the ability to call their attorneys or ICE case workers. Inspectors documented showers infested with bugs, interviewed detainees who said they “did not have access to clean drinking water,” and found that medical providers onsite were not properly documenting the conditions of detainees experiencing withdrawal from drugs or alcohol, raising questions about their access to adequate medical care. (Symptoms of withdrawal can range from mild discomfort to severe seizures, and complications can be deadly.) Detainees were limited to three showers a week, and just one hour of recreation time three days a week — far less than standards stipulate, the inspectors found. Additionally, some freezers at the site were operating above the recommended temperature, increasing the risk of foodborne illnesses for detainees and staff alike.

The report’s most stunning finding was the “unprecedented” use of the phone booth-sized cages, which facility staff described as “calming areas.” Over the course of six months, nearly 80 detainees were held in the enclosures for an average of 59 minutes, with the shortest confinement lasting just under seven minutes and the longest stretching to one hour, 59 minutes and 18 seconds, just shy of the two-hour limit outlined in a facility policy. Federal inspectors were not able to confirm reports that detainees in the enclosures were at times subjected to direct sunlight, high temperatures, and denial of food or water. Still, the report noted that “[c]onfining individuals in small metal enclosures for any reason presents significant risks to detainee health and well-being.”

Who’s in charge?

Even DHS’ Inspector General couldn’t quite get to the bottom of one of the most fundamental questions around the facility: who was actually in charge? Federal officials maintained that DHS did not have any formal contract with the state of Florida to run the site, the report states, and ICE documents that list the “contractually obligated standards for each detention facility showed ‘N/A’,” for the South Florida facility. When federal inspectors questioned the facility’s leadership and staff — who were employed by a private contractor — they couldn’t get a consistent answer as to which detention standards the facility was operating under, which “increases the risk that detainees may not receive appropriate care,” the report reads. “[O]ne official stated it was ‘so gray as to whose place this is … and which standards to follow’,” the report continues. Florida officials announced plans to close the facility in June, declaring the site had served its purpose — as federal court challenges dragged on and the costs of running the remote facility ballooned. At the time, federal officials said detainees were transferred out of “Alligator Alcatraz” because of hurricane-season safety concerns. ICE did not disclose how many detainees were moved or where they were taken. While the DeSantis administration has shuttered “Alligator Alcatraz,” the DHS inspector general’s report notes that the findings regarding the immigration detention center “remain consequential.” Florida is still operating yet another staterun immigration detention facility dubbed “Deportation Depot,” which as of Aug. 27, 2026, held 1,028 detainees, according to the report. Federal documents detailing contractually obligated detention standards for that facility state simply “N/A,” like the Everglades facility before it. Kate Payne is The Florida Trib’s state government reporter. She can be reached at kate.payne@floridatrib.org.

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[ arts + culture ] SPICY CURRY: A TIM CURRY BURLESQUE 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 Marshall Ellis Performing Arts Center 1300 La Quinta Drive metheatre.com $30-$47

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DON’T DREAM IT, BE IT Orlando’s New Wave Cabaret pays spicy tribute to actor Tim Curry with a night of burlesque and drag BY E DUAR DO GO MEZ

ew Wave Cabaret knew Tim Curry deserved a burlesque show long before they knew it would also become a goodbye. The Orlando burlesque and drag production company first conceived of Spicy Curry: A Tim Curry Burlesque Tribute in late 2024, back when its producers were mapping out their first slate of shows. Curry’s body of work seemed tailor-made for their stage, as an actor whose career could jump from camp to horror, fantasy to comedy and still find room to be strange, flamboyant, villainous, sexy or some combination thereof. Then Curry died on Aug. 25, and a production originally designed to celebrate his career suddenly took on another purpose. “We had been planning this as a celebration of his work, never imagining that it would become a tribute to his life and legacy as well,” New Wave producer Kimbolicious tells Orlando Weekly. “It makes the show feel much more bittersweet now.” But don’t expect Saturday’s Spicy Curry to be a wake. Kimbolicious says the company remains committed to the production they originally envisioned — campy, theatrical, weird, sexy, funny and joyful — even if a little more emotion is now underpinning it. “We’re still very committed to making Spicy

Curry a celebration of Tim Curry and his incredible body of work, rather than turning it into a funeral of sorts,” she says. Producer Hans Von StrangeLove puts it another way: “We’re out to have the grief deepen the experience rather than define it.” For an actor who spent decades capturing new audiences through wildly different corners of pop culture, this is particularly fitting. Ask one person about Curry and they might immediately picture the fishnets and corset of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Someone else might see Wadsworth frantically navigating the halls of Clue, Pennywise peeking out from a storm drain in It, or hear him through character voices like Hexxus in FernGully or Nigel Thornberry. “You can tell a lot about a person by what they know Tim Curry from,” New Wave joked in announcing the show. Kimbolicious was first introduced to the late actor after watching Clue. She remembers repeatedly watching VHS recordings her mother made from HBO as a child, years before she knew anything about the actor playing Wadsworth. It wasn’t until a friend introduced her to The Rocky Horror Picture Show as a teenager that the pieces came together. “For some people, he’s connected to their

childhood; for others, he represents a formative moment of queer awakening,” she says. That enormous filmography also gave New Wave a particularly strange problem while assembling Spicy Curry: There were almost too many possibilities to choose from. Performers pitched characters from across Curry’s career, including expected favorites and considerably deeper cuts. The final production pulls from horror, fantasy, comedy, animation and even videogames, creating opportunities for the audience to experience at least a few moments of, “Oh my God, I forgot he was in that.” But re-creating those characters isn’t really the point. “We’re not trying to cosplay Tim Curry’s performances,”Kimbolicious says.“We’re amplifying what made those performances so memorable to us.” That distinction is key to how New Wave approaches pop culture through drag and burlesque. A familiar character might provide the starting point, but each performer decides which detail to exaggerate or make their own. Producer Leggy StrangeLove describes both forms as taking certain qualities and turning them “up to 10,” with each artist deciding which piece of a familiar character deserves a magnifying glass. For Hans Von StrangeLove, the process

becomes almost a conversation between the performer and everything an audience already knows about the source. “Burlesque is an opportunity to conduct an orchestra of cultural references, including your own,” he says. Spicy Curry also arrives at a considerably different moment for New Wave Cabaret itself. When Orlando Weekly first spoke with the company last year, New Wave had yet to stage its debut production, Let’s Dance: A David Bowie Burlesque Tribute. The producers were attempting to create the kind of queer-forward performance space they felt was missing — one that allowed drag, burlesque and other forms of performance to exist alongside one another without worrying too much about which table they were assigned. A year later, three of New Wave’s first four productions have sold out. Even more telling to its producers, some of the same audience members kept coming back. Kimbolicious remembers wondering whether the company’s first sellout was partially the result of Bowie’s enormous built-in following. Then attendees from the Bowie tribute appeared again for the Happy Holigays and once more for The G@g Ball. “They weren’t just showing up for the theme,” she tells Orlando Weekly. “They were showing up because they trusted us to put on a good show with lots of heart.” For Leggy, those returning faces — along with messages from attendees who say they weren’t expecting to laugh, cry or feel quite as much as they did — have become evidence that New Wave is building something that lasts beyond any one theme. “Our audiences return in part, I think, because they truly feel something in a deep way,” they say. That might make Spicy Curry an unusually fitting beginning to the company’s second season. The night of Saturday, Sept. 26, brings together performers — including Aurora Fable, Feisty Fringe, Buttercup Sunset, Daya Darling, Velvet Thing and many more — and fans who became familiar with Curry’s work from completely different places, but who now share the added weight of celebrating it after his death. New Wave is allowing grief to hold hands with the joy that made the show worth planning in the first place. The company dedicates itself to creating space for people to be a little more themselves — and there isn’t a more appropriate way to do it. “Queer joy is an act of resistance,” Kimbolicious tells Orlando Weekly, “and each time we come together in this way, we’re making a difference together.” arts@orlandoweekly.com

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Brewing Up Craft Beer & Live

The dream of the ’90s is alive in Orlando at SeaWorld’s Howl-oScream and Universal CityWalk’s Fat One’s Hot Dogs & Italian Ice This month’s quarter-centennial

commemoration of the 9/11 attacks inspired in me a sharp nostalgia for the late 1990s and early aughts, which sometimes seem like the last golden age before our present slow-rolling apocalypse. Thankfully, last week I attended two very different theme park events that both flipped back the calendar, letting me remember what it was like to party like it’s 1999.

SeaWorld Orlando Howl-o-Scream

Since its inception in 2021, SeaWorld Orlando’s Howl-o-Scream after-hours haunted event has steadily upped its game, gradually gaining on its far more established competition at Universal with increasingly ambitious eerie entertainment. This year, their skull-faced icon character Havoc returns with a Medusa-like female counterpart called Pestilence, who rules over the Nekrosis scarezone at the park entrance, which serves as the turn-of-the-century thesis statement for the entire event’s theme. In reality, Y2K was a joke to everyone except those of us who were working in IT, but here it’s unleashed VHS-era zombies. That vintage video store connection continues with Howl-o-Scream’s first-ever intellectual property maze, I Know What You Did Last Summer: The Final Catch. I don’t remember much about the 1997 film or its sequels beyond Buffy being chased by the Gorton’s fisherman, but SeaWorld did an impressive job of re-creating a seaside village with sizable facades and a striking shipboard scene. It’s evident the bulk of the budget went into this house, since all the others start strong with creative concepts — I especially liked Crawlspace’s adorably oogy slugs and DarkNet’s Carpenter-esque cyber-dystopia — but peter out into blank hallways with blasé blow-offs. While it can’t yet go toe-to-toe with Universal’s

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movie-quality mazes, SeaWorld is keeping it admirably old-school with some guest-friendly methods that HHN gave-the heave-ho decades ago. Haunt queues are still pulsed, with substantial gaps between groups of guests; front-of-line passes are mostly unnecessary, and scare actors enjoy freedom to roam and improvise that Universal’s tightly programmed performers must envy. Live entertainment is abundant, including the returning fan-favorite musical Monster Stomp, a Hellzapoppin’ sideshow (which got upgraded to an indoor venue) and the Throttle stunt show (sadly, still stuck with awful sightlines). I enjoyed all three much more than this year’s edition of HHN’s Nightmare Fuel, which left me drenched and deafened by its unnecessarily overcranked sprinklers and subwoofers. SeaWorld’s secret weapons might be their scarezones and themed bars, which are smartly integrated with nearby mazes. Don’t miss We Flip’s groovy lava lamp acrobats outside the Extermination Order area, or Odd-o-T’s off-color interactive doomsday preppers at the Black Sheep bar — and a standing ovation is owed to the conspiracy-spouting actor in the adjoining Dooms District, who had guests on their hands and knees digging in the rain-soaked ground with plastic spoons searching for mole people. Finally, while I’m still queasy about the classism inherent in the popular Trailer Park Tragedy scarezone, I have to give SeaWorld credit for swapping last year’s red light district for the dark romantasy-inspired Just One More Chapter. For BookTok obsessives, this zone’s shirtless guys holding black roses may be reason enough to buy a ticket.

Fat One’s Hot Dogs & Italian Ice

One of my first jobs upon arriving in Orlando was at Universal Studio’s then-new Terminator 2: 3D show, where I worked as a stage technician alongside Steve Fatone. We may have teased him a little when he left to tour Europe with his brother — who played Wolfie in Beetlejuice’s

Graveyard Revue across the park — but we quickly shut up when his brother’s boy band blew up into the global phenomenon that was *NSYNC. So it felt phenomenal to find out firsthand that after 30 years and global stardom, Joey Fatone and his family are still firmly connected to their Orlando roots. The occasion for our reunion was last Friday’s media preview of Fat One’s Hot Dogs & Italian Ice, which Fatone founded with his longtime manager (and fellow Beetlejuice alum) Joe Mulvihill. The pair previously ran a similarly named food truck and mall kiosk — which prompted rueful laughter from both when I asked about lessons learned — but their first permanent stand-alone is located at Universal Orlando CityWalk, only blocks from the Dr. Phillips High School campus they both once attended. Fatone, who has hosted or competed on several culinary TV shows, said he’d rather be recognized for his food than his music. He based his new quick-service menu on both his Brooklyn heritage and his international touring career, along with inspiration from some personal friends. The result is an al fresco restaurant that — aside from the stylized marquee of Fatone’s face — superficially resembles the Hot Dog Hall of Fame that it replaced, down to the salvaged stadium seating. But it offers far heartier and more elaborate options, with a greater variety of toppings than its predecessor. One signature dog will run you around $10-$16 without the essential side of loaded thick-cut fries, and you can wash them down with Joey-approved Crooked Can draft (I liked the amber) and alcohol-spiked ices. Fatone himself is a self-admitted ketchup fan — hot dog blasphemy! — but I’m grateful he’s got a delicious vegan sausage with spicy mustard on offer. Because as much as I enjoyed my bite of the pepperoni and cheese-saturated Johnny’s Pizza dog, my metabolism is unfortunately one thing I can’t rewind to the ’90s. skubersky@orlandoweekly.com

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OPENINGS & CLOSINGS:

JIANG UNCHAINED Jiang’s Kitchen downtown folds ambition into every dumpling

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JIANG’S KITCHEN 27 E. Robinson St. 407-203-4107 jiangskitchen.com $$

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ric Jiang appears to be toeing the line between dynamic chef and unhinged restaurateur. Since moving to Orlando from Syracuse, the man opened Sushi Izuki, a star-chasing omakase joint in O-Town West last summer, and then, a couple of months ago, his downtown dumpling spot Jiang’s Kitchen. But he and his wife, Miaozhen Zhang, will also open Fan Hwa, a tong sui (dessert soup) and bao house, on North Mills Avenue next month, followed by another Jiang’s Kitchen on Millenia Plaza Way in December and a noodle-focused Jiang’s Kitchen on East Colonial Drive in January. There’s another Jiang’s Kitchen being planned for the Fairbanks Crossing development in Winter Park and two more in upstate New York and, oh, did I mention he’s developing a Japanese live-eel restaurant centered around charcoal grilling? No, I didn’t, but point is, it’s easy to see why he and his better half have been running on fumes of late. “We got two hours of sleep for a couple of weeks when we opened Jiang’s,” he says about their wabi-sabi’ed wrapper’s delight of a restaurant. When I see the pair for the first time, they’re inside a glowing glass box rolling out dough, scooping in the fillings, folding and pinching 18-20 creases into every flawlessly constructed, 31-gram, chicken-broth soup dumpling. And perfect they are. The skins are as smooth as a Buddhist monk’s bald head, only considerably more delicious (just trust me on

that one). That gelatinized, three-hour broth renders clean when slurped from a pierced pearly pocket filled with beef ($14), crabmeat and pork ($14), or truffle and pork ($16), the undeniable star of Jiang’s soup dumpling affair and the one that most closely mimicked the inviolable pouches served at the globally lauded Din Tai Fung. In the shrimp and corn ($14) xiaolongbao, the broth felt about a hundred degrees hotter than the others. A niblet positioned atop the crown of the dumpling served a purpose other than looks — it locked in the heat, resulting in a liquid that left my wife’s scorched tongue searching for the nearest ice cube to make out with. Slurp with caution. But about that caution, just throw it to the wind when ordering any of the soup-less dumplings, and that includes such unsung choices as pan-fried chicken and cheese dumplings ($10.50), an unexpected fave of ours, and meatless steamed dumplings ($10.50) that, well, sang. Stuffed into those spinach-dyed, crescent-shaped pockets: a perfect orchestration of carrots, shiitake, cabbage and bok choy. Incidentally, the recipes for Jiang’s offerings are all under the direction of his wife.“She’s the brains behind it all,” he says about Miaozhen when the pair emerge from their viewing cube looking none the worse for wear. Her menu, for the most part, slaps and slaps hard in the case of the cucumber salad ($8). On one visit, the liberal use of Sichuan peppercorns and

house-made chili oil elicited an equine bray from the dining pal. No doubt, this is one of the more nostril-flaring preparations you’ll find in the city. Poofy buns ($9.50), cuddling superbly crisp chicken glazed in a house-made spicy mayo, were another unexpected hit. Not that everything wowed — beef pancake rolls ($12) packed plenty of flavor, particularly the scallion wrap, but serving it at room temperature tempered the comforting aspects. In the braised beef noodle soup ($16), another Taiwanese specialty, the broth lacked the characteristic complexity and nuance that comes from a stock rich with sweet, herbaceous and spicy notes. Another server-touted item — crispy rock shrimp ($12) — gave Nobu vibes, but they were so battered and slicked that the crustacean’s subtle, lobster-like flavor was all but lost. It could’ve been chicken and we’d have been none the wiser. Sushi rolls carry high profit margins, so I understand their inclusion on Jiang’s menu. But am I filling up on volcano rolls ($12) at the expense of eating even more dumplings? Or, perhaps, capping things off with a delightful yuzu cheesecake ($10)? No. No, I’m not. But credit to Jiang and Zhang. The husbandand-wife duo have powered through the city’s restaurant grid like a couple of dynamos since coming on the scene last year. They’re running on sleep-deprived ambition, but one thing’s for sure — their dumplings never look tired.

Swim Bar, a new concept by Akasaka and Tapanomi chef-owner Dong Shin, will open in the old Saigon Market space at 1232 E. Colonial Drive later this year. Swim Bar will present Korean-inspired dishes meant for sharing as well as a full cocktail program. Swim (쉼) means to rest, or take a break, in Korean … Casa Mezcal, billed as “an upscale Mexican dining experience where ancestral tradition meets modern culinary artistry,” has opened at 8267 International Drive in the old Sleuth’s Mystery Dinner space. No surprise, there’s plenty of glitz and theatrics to go with your tacos. Oh, and there’s a speakeasy inside the restaurant called Aphrodisiaco, a cocktail bar “born from Aphrodite’s allure.” The concepts are by Euphoria Hospitality Group, who run Nikitta in the same plaza, as well as Euphoria downtown and The Eye Restaurant & Lounge … Noon Sweet & Tea, offering bubble milk tea, premium matcha and house-made sweets (tiramisu, mousse cakes and seasonal pastries), will open at the end of the month in the old Ô Bon Chocolatier/Olde Hearth space inside East End Market … The folks behind empanada house Equilibre in Ivanhoe Village will open Maison du Jus, a juice and smoothie shop, at 616 Virginia Drive next month … Look for Flamingo Vegan Cafe to open before Thanksgiving at 6129 Old Winter Garden Road near Kirkman in the building that previously housed Lakeview Bar & Grill and a slew of steakhouses. Craft coffee spotlighting local roasters and a plant-based menu featuring house-made burgers, flatbreads, soups, salads and vegan sushi as well as vegan desserts will be served … Desi Chowrastha Indian Eatery will open this fall in the old Curry Mantra space at 6127 Westwood Blvd. near International Drive … Panysweets Bakery, featuring fresh bread, handcrafted pastries, desserts, coffee and ice cream, has opened in the former Emma’s Sweet Delights space at 1152 W. State Road 436 in Altamonte Springs.

NEWS & EVENTS: Moa Kai celebrates its one-year anniversary with a luau Sept. 27. Two seatings (at 5 and 6:30 p.m.) feature a welcome drink, Hawaiian feast and live entertainment; cost is $65.87. Visit @moakaidiner for more … Cookilicious (aka Priya Lakshminarayan) and The Dinner Party Project will collaborate on a four-course, plant-based South Indian meal with wine pairings by Assemblage Wine Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. Visit thedinnerpartyproject.co for more … Chefs Wendy Lopez and Mario Pagan will collaborate on a dinner celebrating Hispanic heritage Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Reyes Mezcaleria. The multicourse prix-fixe menu goes for $90, with an option to pair your meal with Mexican wines for $40 more. Visit @reyesmezcaleria for more … Bad As’s Sandwich in the Milk District is now serving breakfast Boricua-style with L’Encanto Bakery’s Puerto Rican-inspired pastries and Newrich Coffee Co.’s beans, sourced from the mountains of Puerto Rico.

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recently reviewed Francisca Charcoal Chicken & Meats Francisca may be a fictional muse, but the menu of Latin comfort food she inspires at this polished but casual Southside eatery is the deliciously real deal. Charcoal-roasted chicken and meats from the Josper oven are the main attraction, but don’t skip traditional plates like pabellón and arroz mamposteao or desserts like hazelnut marquesa and tres leches. (reviewed Sept. 16) 12325 S. Orange Blossom Trail, 407-270-9544, franciscarestaurant.com, $$$

Lert Thai Street Food Simply put, this bare-bones boîte of a restaurant serves the best Thai food in East Orlando. Owned by Isan Zaap alumni (and spouses) Anna Nilkooha and Timmy Peengoen, Lert punches well above its weight with authentic, reinvigorated street food classics like pad krapow with minced pork, khao soi and chinese broccoli with crispy pork belly. Close your eyes, point to something on the menu, and it will be delicious. Closed Tuesdays. (reviewed Sept. 9) 12094 Collegiate Way, 407340-7102, $$

Zola Bar & Tables The past is very present at this casual, barcentric restaurant in Altamonte Springs where capable takes on traditional plates feature: Think chicken roulade, shrimp scampi fettucini and chocolate lava cake. Top tip No. 1? Order the excellent oysters Rockefeller. Top tip No. 2? Do so at the friendly bar while enjoying “Early Pour” specials. (reviewed Aug. 26) 1185 Spring Centre S. Blvd., Altamonte Springs, 407-638-8818, zolabar.com, $$$

Noods

Savvy diners hungrily trek to Noods in MetroWest for some of the better Thai food in town. Expect a casual but stylish vibe and a deep dive into iconic street food and noodle dishes. Highlights include khao soi, traditional boat noodles, and crispy branzino with green apple, but the wizardry of the kitchen ensures anything you order will be essential. Open all day, every day. (reviewed Aug. 12) 6433 Raleigh St., 407-522-9896, facebook. com/noodsorl, $$

Cuca Libre

Inventive pizzas and big ol’ burgers are the name of the game at this Brazilian restaurant in MetroWest. The signature Cuca Libre pizza with carne seca and arracha cream is a must-order, as is the Genesis burger with grilled cheese, crispy kale and guava ketchup. But don’t miss out on equally tasty traditional bites, like the very good

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feijoada. Occasional live music and continuous good vibes. Open all day, every day. (reviewed Aug. 5) 2589 S. Hiawassee Road, 407-203-5054, instagram.com/cucalibreorlando, $$

Bánh Mì Go

Hungry for bánh mì in SoDo? Go-go-go to Bánh Mì Go. This casual strip-maller serves a range of nibbles, soups, rice and noodle dishes but the storied Vietnamese sandwich is what you’re after. Top tip — order a trio of mini bánh mì to sample fillings like grilled meatball, crackly roasted pork belly and stir-fry beef. Those thirsty for more will find it in well-made matcha, taro, coffee and boba drinks. Closed Sundays. (reviewed July 29) 225 E. Michigan St., 407-988-3016, banhmigopho0903. s4shops.com, $

Selva Rosa

Phone eats first, second and third at this Japanese-Mexican mashup in Maitland, where diners are as intent on feeding their socials as themselves. Best for solid chips and salsa, drinks and nibbles like mini empanadas with ropa vieja or ahi tuna truffle. Entrées are hit and miss and service can be uneven. If there’s something on the menu that catches your eye, call ahead to make sure they have it. Open all day, every day. (reviewed July 22) 901 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland, 321-972-1610, selvarosarestaurant.com, $$$

Grand Roopram Roti Restaurant

Have a hankering for Surinamese food? “Roop” is the only game in town. Fortunately, its meltingpot eats are tasty, authentic and generous. Roti curry chicken is what brings customers in the door, but don’t skip the excellent roti curry goat, crisped lentil dough handhelds (barra) and Chinese-influenced fare like tjauwmin and fried rice. Closed Mondays. (reviewed July 15) 3200 Parkway Center Court, 407-4200306, grandroopramrotirestaurant.com, $$

Harlow Grove

Style takes center stage at this Winter Garden hotspot where the cocktails, convivial vibe, and handsome multilevel dining room outshine a menu featuring broad-appeal classics like steak frites and chicken fettuccini. Safe bets include the crab cake, lobster lasagna, and 24-hour signature ribs, and there’s a solid selection of salads and handhelds. On cooler nights, try to score a table on the gorgeous outdoor terrace. Open every day. (reviewed July 8) 186 S. Main St., Winter Garden, 352-995-2713, harlowgrovewg.com, $$$ [continued on page 21]

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AUTHENTIC THAI. UNFORGETTABLE FLAVOR. More than a restaurant, Sabai Thai is a family story. Inspired by generations of recipes from Phuket, every dish is handcrafted with authentic ingredients, traditional techniques, and heartfelt hospitality.

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El Pueblo Mexican Restaurant

For more than 20 years, this humble restaurant has been serving Mexican soul on its comforting platters, be it birria tacos, bistek asado, choripollo or chicken mole. Open daily. (reviewed July 1) 7124 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, 407-6775534, instagram.com/elpueblococina, $$

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Though, really, everything from the Isan sausage to papaya salad to crab fried rice hits the spot. Mango sticky rice, too. Closed Sunday. (reviewed May 27) 3333 S. Orange Ave., 689-336-3384, sabaithaistreetfood.com, $$$

Primo

Cheffy spins on diner classics make this eatery on the ground floor of the PNC building a draw for suits and the baseball-capped alike. Challah French toast and shrimp & grits make it worth the trip downtown. Prime rib dip with rustic potato salad makes a substantial meal, while gym rats will appreciate the rice bowls. Open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. (reviewed June 24) 201 E. Pine St., 407-237-7801, nicandluc.com, $$

The signature restaurant at the J.W. Marriott Grande Lakes still plates beautiful and comforting Med-Italian dishes. Chef D.J. Tangalin (Danilo’s Pasta Bar, Chez Les Copains, Asin at Arden) is charged with executing the vision of two-time James Beard Award winner Melissa Kelly and does so with aplomb, whether it’s binchotangrilled lobster cacio e pepe or eye of rib with peppercorn sauce. Don’t pass on the cannoli; it’s the best in the city. Open daily. (reviewed May 20) J.W. Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, 4040 Central Florida Parkway, 407-393-4683, primojw. com, $$$$

Upsala Grocery

Ferratti’s

Nic & Luc All-Day Eatery

Sanford convenience store crafts some mighty fine sandwiches, burgers and quesadillas out of its humble kitchen. From black garlic katsu burgers to tikka masala quesadillas, there aren’t any wrong choices. They also stock an amazing selection of craft beers. Closed Sunday. (reviewed June 17) 300 Upsala Road, Sanford, 407-3302000, upsala-grocery.squarespace.com, $$

Okonomi

The same prized cuts of fish served at twoMichelin star Sorekara are served at this sushi counter inside Mills Market. Of note are seasonal cuts rarely seen anywhere else, like bold greeneye fish or threeline grunt. (Note: There’s a two-piece minimum order.) Don’t leave without downing a Jidori egg pudding. Open Wednesday through Saturday. (reviewed June 10) 1110 E. Colonial Drive, okonomifl.com, $$$

Tamara Modern Indian Cuisine

Lake Mary Indian restaurant sets itself apart from the others with its contemporary dining room, social media-friendly spaces and a sizable menu of solid contenders, from tandoor-fired lamb chops to tadka-heady dal fry to a Keralan-style moilee curry. The restaurant features a cocktail program with some interesting drinks (like the “Heart of Paan”). Open daily. (reviewed June 3) 1541 International Parkway, Lake Mary, 407-3775739, tamaracuisine.com, $$$$

Sabai Thai Street Food

A tight and tidy menu of street eats from Phuket to Isan is crafted in this scratch kitchen in SoDo, with tom yum noodle soup (not to be confused with tom yum soup) being the undeniable star.

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Gorgeously presented house-made pastas and Neapolitan pies make this stall inside the faraway Marketplace at Avalon Park a must-visit. The carbonara, finished inside a flambéed wheel of 24-month Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, is an absolute must. As is the bruschetta, layered with stracciatella, folds of prosciutto di San Daniele and fresh strawberries. Open daily. (reviewed May 13) 3801 Avalon Park East Blvd., 407-3858195, instagram.com/ferrattispizzeria, $$$

Yumee Katsu

Japanese and Korean cutlets of the panko-breaded, deep-fried variety are the draw at this Edgewater Drive hotspot. Soondubu, noodles, bulgogi and other Korean staples are also offered. Closed Wednesdays. (reviewed May 6) 5075 Edgewater Drive, 407-776-2558, yumikatsu.com, $$$

Moon Wok Kitchen & Lounge

Cantonese classics including wok-fired noodles and barbecue lure folks into the fetching digs of this I-Drive restaurant. Jerry and Jackie Lau, the venerated couple behind Kai Kai BBQ, are a force in the kitchen. A full bar keeps guests slaked. Open daily. (reviewed April 29) 11701 International Drive, 407-778-1700, moonwokkitchen.com, $$$

Roma’s Bistro

Honduran and Mexican staples cooked to order make the Marathon gas station in Casselberry worth a pit stop. Of note: Honduran baleadas, Honduran tacos (that look more like taquitos) and Honduran enchiladas (which resemble tostadas) are all cheap and delicioso. Closed Sunday. (reviewed April 22) 815 FL-436, Casselberry, 407775-5077, instagram.com/romas_bistro, $

RESERVE YOUR TABLE! Live music, bottomless mimosas, welcome shots, a full bar, specialty cocktails, beads, beignets, and New Orleans brunch classics. Come for brunch. Stay for the party.

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[ film + tv ] can. (Get work as an actor, that is. Cracking the case is 50/50.) (Netflix) Paolo — Civic engagement crosses the line into obsession when a French working stiff becomes unhealthily preoccupied with an old school friend who’s running for mayor of their town. Honestly, some people need to be reminded that politicians have boundaries too. I’m going to see if Anna Eskamani can do something about this the next time I text her at 3 a.m. (HBO Max) Steel Ball Run: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Second and Third Stage — Paraplegic former jockey Johnny Joestar and outlaw Gyro Zeppeli continue their horseback race across the United States of the 1800s in search of a $50 million payout. Damn, that was real money back then; now you’re lucky if it puts half a tank of unleaded in your Clydesdale. (Netflix) Unabomber — Russell Crowe takes the title role in a sobering dramatization of the psychological torture that turned Ted Kaczynski into history’s most notorious hoodie-wearing terrorist. And if you think “torture” is an exaggeration, you try fishing the drawstring out of one of those things when it goes inside. (Netflix)

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Streaming premieres you won’t want to miss this week. BY STEVE S CH N EIDER

Streaming Wednesday:

Brothers — This comedy series about lifelong pals who discover they may be siblings has Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson playing “fictionalized versions of themselves.” But seriously, what other kind of version of themselves is there at this point? (Apple TV)

through the paces Willy Wonka once laid out for bratty kids. NGL, I’m kind of hoping the body count is roughly the same, because that place was the most dangerous fudge factory you’re going to find outside of CPAC. (Netflix)

Streaming Thursday:

Habeas Corpus — A Brazilian law professor and her students work to clear the name of a man they believe was wrongfully incarcerated. Based on the real-world initiative Innocence Project Brasil — or as it’s known in the profession, “Barry Scheck in a thong.” (Netflix)

Balaraw: Blood Island — Filipino folklore fuels a shocker about a young woman searching for her missing mother on a mysterious island. (My own mother once went missing on Merritt Island, but we found her by sending up a smoke signal in the shape of a bran muffin.) (Netflix)

Wonka’s The Golden Ticket — Somebody at Netflix had the brilliant idea of goosing interest in their upcoming Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory flick by slapping together a reality competition that puts actual contestants

A Different World — The latest sequel series to a classic 1980s sitcom follows the daughter of Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert as she navigates her freshman year at Hillman College. As is customary for Netflix, all 10 epi-

sodes are dropping at once, which means the show won’t feel irrelevant when HBCUs get outlawed a month from now. (Netflix) My Sad Dead — Straight from the San Sebastián International Film Festival comes this four-episode adaptation of the works of Argentine author Mariana Enriquez, in which a suburban neighborhood that’s already rocked by violence has to deal with an influx of the resurgent deceased. I imagine this is what it would feel like were Pine Hills to be invaded by The Villages. (Netflix)

Streaming Friday:

4 Blocks Zero — A prequel series to the German hit 4 Blocks takes us back to the 1990s to see how one family came to control Berlin. Listen, they had to do something when they got kicked out of Hillman College. (HBO Max)

Outside — England’s The Sidemen send a bunch of their country’s “content creators” deep into the wilderness to tough it out for £1 million in this offshoot of their popular show Inside. Welcome back, Meghan! You’re just in time to learn to wipe with aster leaves like the commoners. (Netflix)

Streaming Tuesday:

Lego One Piece — As if we needed further proof that the One Piece franchise is a cultural phenomenon, here’s a properly bricked-up (so to speak) version, in which a Lego variant of the notorious fabulist Osopp gives his own version of the Straw Hat Pirates’ quest to find the titular treasure. That’s pretty meta if you’ve ever attempted to finish a Lego build and found you were one piece short. (Netflix)

Bloody Tennis — Hypercompetitive sports meet body horror, as a European tennis school proves to be a hotbed of shocking violence. And Martina Navratilova wants you to know that’s still better than letting Hunter Schafer play. (Shudder and AMC+)

Mononoke The Movie Chapter Ⅲ: The Curse of the Serpent — The last installment in the anime trilogy focuses on the battle against a snake god that’s killing maids in the Tekugawa shogunate. Controversy has surrounded the casting of disgraced voice actor Takahiro Sakurai, who had a 10-year affair with one woman while secretly married to another he had been with for 20. To hell with the snake god, I want to see a show about that! (Netflix)

The Final Problem — An English tourist is dead, and just about everyone else who’s stuck at the secluded Spanish hotel where it happened is a suspect. Can an actor who used to play Sherlock Holmes professionally crack the case? Hey, if Daniel Craig can do it, anyone

Sam Morril: Incorrect — In his latest stand-up special, the New York comic finds the humor in political assassinations and one-night stands. Makes sense: Those are two things that go a lot better if you don’t give your real name. (Netflix)

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[ local music ] THE HAMILTONS with TV Generation, Hutch, The Buzzwords 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 Will’s Pub 1042 N. Mills Ave. willspub.org $10

THE HAMILTONS, CIRCA 2021 (L-R): JOHN KUROSHETZ, MATT HUGHES, ROBERT ENGLISH, MIKE LEVIN (PHOTO BY JIIM LEATHERMAN)

THE LAST STAND Orlando punk stalwarts The Hamiltons reflect on friendship and loss ahead of their final show BY HOU DA ELETR

he Hamiltons are going back to where it started. When the venerable Orlando punks take the stage at Will’s Pub Saturday for what its members promise is their final show, it will be a return to the place where their story began. It’s a fitting bookend for a band whose history has been shaped by music, addiction, incarceration, friendship and the death of founding member Ralph Ameduri. For The Hamiltons, this is not simply a last hurrah. It is a chance to play together one more time, surrounded by friends and the Orlando music community that watched them grow, fall apart, reunite and carry on. It is also a chance to remember Ameduri, whose death remains woven into the band’s — and the Orlando music scene’s — story. “He was my best friend,” vocalist Robert English tells Orlando Weekly.“And I 100 percent let him down. One hundred percent let him down.” There was a time when English was deep in the throes of addiction, his relationship with Ameduri and the rest of the band deteriorating as drugs took over his life. Eventually, English would serve time in prison for being what he describes an “adrenaline junkie.”

For English and The Hamiltons, Ameduri was more than a bandmate. He was an integral part of the band from day one. English and Ameduri started The Hamiltons in the late 1990s after both musicians had grown disillusioned following brief dalliances with the music biz. “We started this band, me and Ralph,” English remembers. “Our whole agenda was just to play music.” They wanted nothing to do with the machinery of the music industry anymore. “We were not going to be involved with the record industry. Period,” English says. “We just wanted to play music.” The Hamiltons played their first set at the original Will’s Pub, then located in the Loch Haven area. Ameduri played with the band from 1998 until roughly 2007, over nine years that helped establish the Hamiltons’ musical identity and place in Orlando’s independent music scene. Over the years, the band’s lineup shifted repeatedly. Bassist John Koroshetz joined not long after the band’s formation. Original drummer Matt Hugen spent years behind the kit, while other musicians, including guitarist Matt Hurston, passed in and out of the band’s turbulent ranks.

The band took the fluctuations in stride; The Hamiltons were never particularly interested in being a traditional band with a traditional career. “We just wanted to go up and play, have a good time, have friends, people come out,” Koroshetz says. “We didn’t want to sit by a merch table.” Throughout The Hamiltons’ musical life, English ended up in prison twice, the first time for bank robbery. “I was an extreme junkie,” he admits. At Hamiltons shows, he says, he would sometimes take the band’s earnings to support his drug addiction. “I would show up to the gigs and steal the money,” English says. “Like, ‘No, don’t pay them, pay me.’ And I would just go take the money and do drugs.” His behavior, understandably, notched up tensions between English and his bandmates. “I ended up pretty much alienating these guys,” English says. Eventually, he would be back in prison, this time for heroin possession. While English was in prison for the second time, Ameduri was performing at a Winter Haven venue, smoking with friends between sets, when an armed man approached and demanded their money. In the confusion that followed, someone struck the gun and it fired. The bullet hit Ameduri in the head, killing him. Friends Brian Chodorcoff and Thomas Wynn rushed to him, trying to hold his head together as they waited for help. “All we’ve been trying to do since then is try to hold our heads together,” English says. For the musicians who were there, the violence of that night became inseparable from the orlandoweekly.com

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memory of the man they knew — a musician, a friend and a larger-than-life presence who was always the center of attention wherever he went. “He vibrated at a different level than everybody else,” English says. English was in prison when he learned what happened. He knew inmates jailed with him who were from Polk County, so he asked his father to send him a photograph of the suspected shooter. English says the men helped identify the person responsible, and the suspect was eventually apprehended. The man was later sentenced to life in prison. Back in Orlando, Ameduri’s death reverberated through the local music community. Friends began organizing RalphFest, an annual gathering that celebrated his life while raising money for music programs in schools. It was a way of transmuting grief into communal healing. English, however, was still incarcerated when the first RalphFest took place. He and the other members of The Hamiltons did not speak during that period. There were too many unresolved feelings — anger, disappointment and resentment over the way the band had fallen apart and the impact English’s addiction had on the people who loved him. Still, the connection between the musicians never completely dissipated. The ties ran too deep. When The Hamiltons were asked to play RalphFest, the reunion felt inevitable. For English, the experience was almost dreamlike. After spending so much time incarcerated, he was suddenly outside again, surrounded by music and people he had known for years. He looked toward the sky and saw a crescent moon. “There he is,” he remembers thinking of Ameduri. “He’s smiling down at us.” Koroshetz remembers that night well too. He felt the weight of playing songs English and Ameduri had written, while sharing a stage with English for the first time in years. “It was something like, ‘OK, maybe there’s something that we still have and we can build on,’” Koroshetz says. After English walked out of prison for the last time, he knew something in his life had to change. He wanted to mend the relationships that he had tarnished, and he wanted to create something beautiful. Crucially, he got clean. “Ralph had a much better outlook on life,” English says. “He really did.” The band committed to taking Ameduri’s passion and strumming it into song, letting his soul [continued on page 27] SEPT. 23-29, 2026

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stand onstage with them as memories of his accidentally philosophical phrases rang in their ears. “He was always like,‘It doesn’t fucking matter. We’re gonna have fun, and it needs to be visceral, and we don’t need to overthink anything,’” English says. Enjoying life came easy for Ameduri. Shining a light during the darkest times was something that the band wanted to honor, to follow. “The fucking point is to have fun, right?” English says. “The point is to have brotherhood in the band that you’re in, and shine a bit of your light on whoever’s in front of you. None of it means fuckall. It really doesn’t at the end of the day.” Now, they are ready to let some things go: merchandise, old expectations and the idea that their band has to become something. And Will’s Pub is the place they decided to bury it all. “We started there,” English says. “We’re ending there.” For English, he wears a guitar strap of guilt, reminding him of the immense strides he and the band took to come together again despite almost impossible odds. “He was my best friend,” he repeats. “And I let him down.” When the band thinks about Ameduri now, his memory isn’t tied into the addiction, the prison stay or the violence. They remember a musician who believed the moment mattered more than everything surrounding it. And there is a moment that matters quite a bit in just a few days. On Saturday, the band will play their 2025 debut (!) album, FLA. in its entirety, and it will be gloriously loud.

In addition, the band is refusing to bring home any merchandise or memorabilia, leaving everything behind at the night’s “Great Estate Sale.”All they ask is that you share this moment with them. “Somebody can buy it. Somebody can take it. Who cares? There it is, sitting on the table. Help yourself. Leave a dollar in the shoebox if you want to,” Koroshetz says. “But we’re just kind of ready to move on.” The Hamiltons have found a path to grieve soulfully and heavily, with their brotherhood. “I think we just have always been trying to have a brotherhood and an outlet artistically,” English says. “We actually never wanted to be any kind of anything other than just playing and enjoying ourselves.” Sometimes that meant playing a show and then going bass fishing off the dock together. “Whether it’s a mess, whether it’s amazing, whatever it is,” Koroshetz says. English and Koroshetz are the sole remaining original members. Josh Gibson and Mike Levin wield guitars and drummer Chris LeBrane currently sits behind the kit to round out the band. For The Hamiltons, there is nowhere else they would rather be to close the book on their band than where it began. In Ameduri’s words, “The best place to play music is where your feet are.” Now, with those feet set to be planted at Will’s Pub, The Hamiltons will do what they always have: stand together, play loud and keep it visceral. For a few hours, the past can stay where it belongs, the future can wait and Ameduri can be remembered not for how he died, but for how he lived, through the music, in the friendships and in the moments worth being there for. music@orlandoweekly.com orlandoweekly.com ● SEPT. 23-29, 2026 ● ORLANDO WEEKLY

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Yes, of course there are the Boomers, who were actually there. But, really, the ones who do early rock & roll the best are always the punks. Those dinosaur rockers may have that old sound down, but punks have always been far more kindred to the raw animalism at the very heart of rock & roll. While everyone else is copying Elvis, the punks are channeling the original wildfire that Elvis himself was trying to copy. The latest Orlando case of this is new supergroup The Buzzwords. As evidenced by the following interminable sentence, the quintet of drummer Jordan Duttinger (Godless America Records, Fatties, Radicalized Youth), guitarist James Moudy (Vicious Dreams), guitarist Nathan LaChance (The Carpetbaggers, The Rats of New York, Sister Ray Gun, The Dirty Shames), singer Luis Ramos-Concepcion (Mom and Dan) and bassist Noah LaChance (Tight Genes, Lazy Boyzzz) are overflowing with Orlando and New York punk cred. Now about that rock & roll. Punks do it best because they take it back down the seedy alley that it would’ve traversed had it not caught the attention and adoration of Main Street. The Buzzwords rewind back to rock & roll’s primal garage roots, and their recent two-song debut release is a quick but telltale introduction. Both songs — “Give It a Rest” and “Pay Day” — are prime cases of 1950s style infected with 1970s sleaze. They’re powered by the kind of hot scuzzy licks that sound like Chuck Berry dragged through the NYC gutters that spawned the New York Dolls and Johnny Thunders. With strutting guitars and wildman soul wailing, this two-song escapade is a deliciously shambolic joyride of pure rock & roll hedonism. It’s homage that ditches the charade of trying to couch its influences in arty nuance. Instead, The Buzzwords just tap that keg of inspiration, drink it all in and

Dinosaur-rocking boomers may have been there, but it’s the punks who do early rock & roll the best. While everyone else is copying Elvis, the punks are channeling the original wildfire that Elvis himself was trying to copy. The latest Orlando case of this musical pyromania is new supergroup The Buzzwords see what kind of savage it stokes in them. The result is the kind of rough and virile rock & roll revisionism that can only come from true punks. The double-single is digitally available only on Bandcamp and Subvert. But you can score it on limited-release cassettes and CDs at their shows, the next one being this weekend when The Buzzwords perform with The Hamiltons, Hutch and TV Generation. (8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, Will’s Pub, $10) Also, perhaps most notable about this concert is that it’s the farewell show for Orlando punk veterans The Hamiltons. Only last summer, I glowed about their against-all-odds debut album that took 27 years to materialize. Despite the

hope of that milestone, however, the esteemed Hamiltons are being decommissioned. Thanks for the great shows and songs, boys.

CONCERT PICKS THIS WEEK

Harber Wynn: Even when Hannah Harber and Thomas Wynn have shared the stage, they’ve done so as individual stars. But in their latest turn, the first couple of Central Florida Americana have finally and formally joined creative forces as Harber Wynn. They’ve been playing out for a little while, but have only now begun to build a catalog, beginning with brand-new single “Same Old World.” It’s a honeyed Southern brew of boogie, rock and soul featuring Grammy winner Tyler Bryant that’s a promising vista into the potential of combining these two supernovas. Even better, the single heralds an upcoming full-length album to follow this winter. Opening will be Funky Brewster. (8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, Will’s Pub, $20-$25) Orlando DJ Summit: In the DJ world, there are turntablists and then there are people who just press play. If you know the difference, then you know who the true gods are. This weekend, the Orlando DJ Summit rallies aspiring mixmasters and beyond. Now in its third year, the rising DJ assembly offers a comprehensive program designed to both develop (workshops, panel discussions, networking) and thrill (DJ battles, live showcases, star appearances). Expect a day of tips, tricks and technique by national experts of the ones and twos, all capped by a studded after-party featuring Kid Capri, DJ Nasty, DJ Affect, DJ Popo and Scram Jones. Bring your hunger and skills. (11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, Pargh Event Center, $25-$40) music@orlandoweekly.com orlandoweekly.com ● SEPT. 23-29, 2026 ● ORLANDO WEEKLY

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Angie for Florida: Concert & Community

Angie Nixon, the progressive Democratic candidate for one of Florida’s U.S. Senate seats, is getting a boost from Orlando musicians and comedians at Will’s Pub. The show features a who’s who of community-minded musicians and comedians, with all proceeds going to Angie Nixon’s campaign. Additionally, Raise Our Voices will be on hand to assist with voter registration. Jacksonville Democrat Nixon, who has been endorsed by both Orlando’s Rep. Maxwell Frost and mayoral candidate Dr. Anna V. Eskamani, is running to unseat Republican Ashley Moody in November. The roster of comedians includes Aimee LeCours and friends, Simon Nash and Lee Cohen, with hosting and a few mordant chuckles coming from Larry Fulford. (Yes, the same Larry Fulford who did the “Anything but ICE” job fair-as-protest action earlier this year.) Music will be performed loudly and angrily by Curtains, M.A.C.E. and David Zim. One hundred percent of money raised at the door goes to Nixon’s run to flip that seat. 7 p.m. Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave., willspub.org, $15. — Matthew Moyer THURSDAY-SUNDAY, SEPT. 24-27

Monster Moku

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With spooky season all but here — OK it’s here, Halloween Horror Nights is several weeks in — you’ve got some Halloweeny conventions on the way like Tampa’s Scaradise and the local Spooky Empire. But this year sees a new entrant to the field, fusing two things that noted Halloween aficionado Lux Interior loved: tiki and monsters. Monster Moku, happening at the DoubleTree on International Drive, is a weekender exploring “the dark side of tiki.” Combining the frightful prospects of strong rum drinks, haunted kitsch, live music, horror movies and vintage cars — it’s like a dream convention for a psychobilly who got

their shit together. The long weekend also features vendors, collectibles, a drive-in movie night, panels, cosplay and even Butch “Eddie Munster” Patrick. Various times, DoubleTree by Hilton, 10100 International Drive, monstermokuevents. com, $174-$499. — MM FRIDAY-SUNDAY, SEPT. 25-27

The Sunburst Convention of Celebrity Impersonators

Orlando gets plenty of character meet-andgreets, but Sunburst Convention swaps the cartoon stars for Elvis Presley or Cher with no oversized mouse-heads in sight. The annual gathering of celebrity impersonators returns Sept. 25-27 and promises an army of past and present celebrities and pop-culture icons. One familiar face may carry a little more weight this year, though: The Dolly Parton impersonator has an even more daunting task than usual as she steps into those rhinestoned boots barely a month after the country icon’s death. Over the course of the weekend, performers have a chance to trade notes and fine-tune their acts as they prepare for Saturday night’s red-carpet Sunset Gala, open to the public. Photo ops are plentiful, it goes without saying. Various times, Embassy Suites by Hilton Icon Park, 8250 Jamaican Court, sunburstconvention.com, $25-$35. — Eduardo Gomez SATURDAY, SEPT. 26

Youth to the Front

With a mission of empowering young girls, trans and nonbinary youth through music and performance, Orlando Girls Rock Camp takes over the stage at Will’s with another show highlighting seven femme-powered acts: Bacon Grease, Electric Blue, Immortal Jellyfish, Killing in the Kitchen, Shine and the Shakers, Switch Slut and Usual Suspects. It’s a heady mix featuring camp alumni like Immortal Jellyfish, Electric Blue

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and Usual Suspects, with the rest drawn from the larger community of musicians in Central Florida. OGRC has been providing a safe space for budding musicians for over a decade, and this eclectic all-ages show speaks to the success of their mission. 1 p.m. Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave., willspub.org, $10-$20. — Angie Benbeneck SATURDAY, SEPT. 26

Bonnie “Prince” Billy

Will Oldham, as Bonnie “Prince” Billy (and other monikers), has spent more than three decades proving that a song is never truly finished. Through a long career spent performing as Palace (and all derivatives thereof) and Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Oldham has repeatedly pulled his catalog apart and put it back together again in new and vivid forms. Oldham’s latest mutation comes in the form of Ghosts of American Psychonauts, a live album revisiting songs from throughout his itinerant history. Hitting the shops just days before his Orlando stop, the record gives older material another life while still resting on the familiar backbone of Oldham’s ghostly drawl and skeletal guitar. Catch a greatest hit becoming another greatest hit at the Pugh Theater, where there’s a fair chance the songs won’t stay the way you remember them for long. 8 p.m., Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., drphillipscenter.org, $47. — Eduardo Gomez SATURDAY, SEPT. 26

Melrose Film Festival

Not a single movie at this year’s Melrose Film Festival will ask for more than 10 minutes of your time, in case your commitment-phobia was already starting to flare up. The Orlando Public Library’s home-grown film fest returns with 31 selections spanning micro shorts, animation, documentaries, traditional shorts and a nine-film

Saturday: Bonnie “Prince” Billy a t t h e D r. P h i l l i p s Center

block devoted entirely to… AI? (disgruntled spit take) Yes, artificial intelligence gets its own hour on the bill, along with considerably more human-made films from Central Florida directors and international entrants. Among the local names, Ricardo Miranda screens corporate thriller Means To an End, while Full Sail grad Jodie M.

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Cordell brings café-set comedy No Reservations. Documentary selections range from Clare Brittain’s Vietnam-filmed Little Rose: The Choice I Made to James Hyams’ The Last Rooster: Artist Len Zuks, about an Australian sculptor turning discarded materials into towering works of art. Screenings run throughout Saturday afternoon

with filmmaker Q&As between blocks, before the festival wraps with an awards ceremony. It’s all free, and all without requiring feature-length attention spans — you’re welcome. 12:30-5 p.m. Melrose Center, Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., ocls.org/melrose-film-festival, free. — EG

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Hamilton

When Hamilton first hit Broadway in 2015, its vision of America felt almost inseparable from the moment that produced it. Eleven years later, the Founding Fathers are rapping again, but the country listening sounds a little different. Back in 2020, Lin-Manuel Miranda described the musical as “hopeful” to some during the Obama era and “defiant” during the (first) Trump era. Now, as the United States marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, Hamilton’s arguments over immigration, revolution, political power and who gets to claim the American story haven’t exactly quieted down. Miranda has argued that the contradiction is part of the point: “If there’s any thesis about Hamilton, it’s everything that’s past is present.” Maybe its optimism belongs to another political era. Maybe its ability to change with the country watching is why it’s endured. Either way, Orlando gets another chance to be in the room where it happens when the Tony- and Pulitzer-winning hip-hop phenomenon returns to the Dr. Philips Center starting this week and running through Oct. 18. Various times, Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., drphillipscenter.org, $107-$296. — Eduardo Gomez

Tuesday: Hamilton opens at t h e D r. P h i l l i p s C e n t e r PHOTO BY JOAN MARCUS

Suki Waterhouse: Sept. 30, House of Blues

The Neighbourhood: Nov. 11, Kia Center

Le Sserafim: Sept. 30, Kia Center

BBMak: Nov. 11, Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center

Don Omar: Oct. 3, Kia Center

Deer Tick: Nov. 14, The Social

Thundercat: Oct. 4, Plaza Live

Doja Cat: Nov. 14, Kia Center

Agnostic Front, Angel Dust: Oct. 5, Conduit

OAR: Nov. 16, Hard Rock Live

Nirosta Steel: Oct. 5, Will’s Pub

Jack White: Nov. 16, Hard Rock Live

Jonas Brothers: Oct. 6, Kia Center

Red Leather: Nov. 18, Conduit

“Black Flag”: Oct. 8, West End Trading Co.

Olivia Rodrigo: Nov. 19-20, Kia Center

Black Violin: Oct. 9, Steinmetz Hall, Dr. Phillips Center

Men Without Hats, Pylon Reenactment Society: Nov. 27, Mount Dora Music Hall

Weezer: Oct. 11, Kia Center Beabadoobee: Oct. 13, Addition Financial Arena Cupcakke: Oct. 13, Plaza Live Freya Skye: Oct. 13, House of Blues Knocked Loose, Denzel Curry: Oct. 16, Orlando Amphitheater Snail Mail, Soccer Mommy: Oct. 16, The Beacham

Nirosta Steel:

American Football: Dec. 13, Plaza Live

Oct. 5, Will’s Pub The Toadies: Oct. 16, House of Blues Cavetown: Oct. 17, House of Blues

Suwannee Hulaween: Oct. 22-25, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park

Ceremony: Oct. 17, The Social

Sombr: Oct. 25, Kia Center

Journey: Oct. 17, Kia Center

Electric Daisy Carnival: Nov. 6-8, Tinker Field

Teddy Swims: Oct. 22, Kia Center Andrew McMahon: Oct. 22, The Social

Rod Wave: Nov. 9-10, Kia Center

Biffy Clyro: Dec. 18, Hard Rock Live Bachman-Turner Overdrive: Jan. 7, 2027, Hard Rock Live Judy Collins: Jan. 14, 2027, Plaza Live Dinosaur Jr.: Feb. 23, 2027, Plaza Live Public Image Ltd.: March 12, 2027, Plaza Live

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Legal, Public Notices Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location and times indicated: October 6th, 2026 at 12:00 PM Extra Space Storage, Store #6309, 292 W Central Pkwy, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 (407) 378-6671. Kiara Parker:boxes, electronics, desk. Franchesca Heredia:furniture appliances. James Decayette:household items, furniture. Alexis Vidot:2 bed house. 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 listed below at the location indicated: Extra Space Storage #8558, 610 Rinehart Rd. Lake Mary, FL 32746 (407) 333-4355 On October 6th, 2026 at 12:00 PM Robert Larkan, Jr -Furniture, Ashley Santos-king size mattress dresser tv stand and 2 desk garbage bags of clothes ,Courtney Smith-household goods, Robert Larkan-Household items clothes, Zachary Swanson-Clothing, Brian Edwards-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 locations and times indicated on October 9th, 2026: 11971 Lake Underhill Road Orlando, FL 32825 (407) 516-7913 at 11:00AM-Brain

Fairfoot-Household items, Ahmad Peterson - household items. 2631 E Semoran Blvd. Apopka, FL 32703 (407) 408-7437 at 11:00AM-Letitia Carr-Household items, Jasmine Downer-Household items, Nolin Green-Household items, Marshae Francis-Household items, Adam Cosnahan-Household items, Emil Urena-Household items, Raymond Carmichael-Household items. 11071 University Blvd Orlando, FL 32817 (321) 320-4055 at 12:00PM-The Bridge at Orlando/Melissa CouchShelves, heavy equip, tools. Vanessa Marin-kitchenware, wall art, electronics, furniture. Scott Venable-kitchenwares, lamps, electronics, furniture. 7244 Overland Rd. Orlando, FL 32810 (407) 794-7457 at 11:30AM-Amaya Billings-Household items, Jaquez Robinson-Household items. 9001 Eastmar Commons Blvd Orlando, FL 32825 (407) 901-6180 at 1:00PM-Roxanne Simpson-Household items. 12280 E. Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL 32826 (321) 286-7324 at 12:00PM-Marcelo Tapia- household items, Edgar Rivera- household furniture, William Ballance- household furniture, Vanessa Hajjar- household items, Luis Bonilla- household items Sharmeen Sanchez- motor vehicles, Richard Hardy- household furniture, Aaron Geib- tools, Julitza Rivera- household items. 14916 Old Cheney Hwy Orlando, FL 32828 (407) 917-9151 at 11:30AM-Cecelia Mohammed; Clothing, Boxes. 1561 Lee Rd Winter Park, FL 32789 (321) 207-6665 at 12:00PM-Mamfrad Richard / Manfred Richard-Household items. 3416 Aloma Ave Winter Park, FL 32792 (321) 274-8075 at 11:00AM-Pharoah Benson-Household items. Jolanda Torres-Household items. Shia Kirby: Household items. 12709 E. Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL 32826 (407) 634-3990 at 12:30PM-Shana Valle- boxes, totes. 15551 Golden Isle Blvd. Orlando, FL 32828 (407) 710-1020 at 2:30PM-Sjon Sims-construction and household items. 1001 Lee Rd Orlando Fl 32810 (407) 489-3742 at 12:30PM-demertrise naulings-Household items. 1420 N Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando FL 32804 (407) 3128736 at 12:00PM-Breanna Harris-Household items, JaParis Harris-Household items, Terri Stanier-Household items, Benjamin Gann-Household items, Wayne Garvey-Household items. 342 Woodland Lake Dr Orlando, FL 32828 (321) 800-4793 at 11:30AM-Nathalia Small-Household items, Isabelle Mya Ortiz Rivera-Household items. The auction(s) will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: #7865 at 25 E Lester Rd Apopka, FL 32712 (407) 551-5590 on October 9, 2026, at 1:30 PM- Todd Cline-tools and misc.-Jasmine Owens-house stuff.-Lakesha Jones-household items, furniture, bed set, chair, washer, dryer.-Marolyn Pearson-baby items.-Jennifer Varga Canfield-furniture, clothing, household items. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Life Storage/Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up

until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. Extra Space Storage, 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: October 8th, 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: Zydmarie Sanes-Household Items; Laume Osei Bonsu-Clothing, Boxes. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:15AM Extra Space Storage, 1305 Crawford Ave. St. Cloud FL 34769, 407.504.0833: Jose Martinez- decorations, totes; Gidget Potocnak- Appliances and furniture’s; Lazaro Villalobos-Appliance’s, old stuff The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:30AM Extra Space Storage, 2855 E Osceola Pkwy Kissimmee FL. 34743, 689.223.6810: Rudy Narvaez – appliances, construction tools, electronics Lisangela Gonzalez – bins, toys, furniture The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage, 14800 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando, FL 32832 407.987.4115: Sarah Hafler- household items, Marianny Augusto- household goods, Emilly Marques- Household items. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage, 12915 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando, FL 32832 407.501.5799: Fountain Life- Merchandies, Boxes; Fountain Life- Merchandies, Boxes; Tatiana Sutherland- Household items; Tatiana Sutherland- Household items The personal goods stored therein by the following: 1:15PM Extra Space Storage, 11261 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando FL 32832, 407.280.7355: Donavon Fields – furniture, boxes, sport Kay Philips furniture, boxes, tools The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:45 PM Extra Space Storage, 9847 Curry Ford Rd Orlando, FL 32825, 407.495.9612: Elena Grafton- household goods, clothes, boxes; Michael Piwowarski- Household goods; Nikki Bryan- Household; Crystal Bettssmall household. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:30 AM Extra Space Storage, 13597 S Orange Ave, Orlando, Florida 32824 407.910.2087: Cynthia Williams- instruments, coolers, ladder, bags, boxes; Eduardo Ortizcollectibles, car parts, nik naks; Anthony Boyd- Boxes, washer, dryer, bags; Dia Vacheresse- Households goods, boxes, furniture. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 01:30 PM Extra Space Storage, 13450 Landstar Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32824 407.917.8672: Ernest Rease -household items Devin Beiber -household items The personal goods stored therein by the following: 01:00 PM Extra Space Storage, 7627 Narcoossee Rd, Orlando, Florida 32822 689.278.1735: Derys Castillo – Seasonal Decorations, wet / Dry Vac, Appliances, Mattress, Gym Equipment. Ryan McGready – Totes and Boxes, Vacuum, Mirror, Shoes. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:30 PM Extra Space Storage, 35 Goldenrod Rd S, Orlando, Florida 32807 407.487.3270: Shawn OrtizHousehold Items. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 10:45 AM Extra Space Storage, 6174 S Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, Florida 32822 407.955.4137: Daisy Gonzalez: Household items; Alisa Sanchez Soto: Household items; Gary Anderson: Furniture; Wenbo Liu: Vehicle (not for sale) The personal goods stored

therein by the following: 02:00 PM Extra Space Storage, 2334 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32822 407.930.4541: Raquel Milano: Household items; Alexis Reid: 10 totes, crib stuff, clothes and other baby accessories. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:45 AM Extra Space Storage, 4020 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, Florida 32806 407.901.0194: Kim Kolodkin- Household goods; Alexa Garcia- Business 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: Philon Walker- clothes household goods; Kayla Furney- Appliances, furniture, boxes; Ahn Byung Kihl- bins, containers and suitcases. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:30 AM Extra Space Storage, 5024 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, St Cloud, Florida 34771 321.280.3845: Jeff Pickering- household items and surf boards The personal goods stored therein by the following: 11:45AM Extra Space Storage, 2660 Canoe Creek Rd, St. Cloud FL 34772, 407.593.3960: Gavriella Fernandez – household items & toys; Martika Moorea – household items & sports 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. 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 October 14, 2026, Thursday October 15, 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, October 14 @ 11:30am) 0116Chad Mascoe, 0502-Eliseo Ferrante 5622 Old Winter Garden Rd Orlando,FL 32811 (Wed, October 14 @ 1:00pm) 0109-Katrice Coleman, 0505-Jovon Roberts-Romain, 0765- Lojuan Lyons, 1308-Jarvis White 6401 Pinecastle Blvd Orlando,FL 32809 (Wed, October 14 @ 2:30pm) 92-Crystal Valencia 3625 Aloma Ave Oviedo,FL 32765 (Thurs, October 15 @ 11:00am) 0617-Richard Wetendorf, 0741-Donald Wilson 17420 SR 50 Clermont,FL 34711 (Thurs, October 15 @ 1:00pm) 0132-James M Pullin, 0137-Rafael Fonseca, 0168-James Klein, 0414-George Rodriguez, 1205-Cory Rutland, 1222-Brett Huff;(Ford pickup, parts only no motor) 2300 Hartwood Marsh Clermont,FL 34711 (Thurs, October 15 @ 2:00pm) 1606-Matthew Philip Graves, 1607-Matthew Philip Graves, 1636-Weldon Bean, 1667-Linda Cruz, 1704-Weldon Bean, 2128-Weldon Bean. Run dates 9/23/26 and 9/30/26.

are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on MICHAEL T. MACKHANLALL, ESQUIRE, of MACK LAW, P.A., attorney for the Petitioner, whose address is 1607 Woodward Street, Suite 12, Orlando, Florida 32803, on or before 10/22/2026, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court at 425 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801, before service on Petitioner’s attorney or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition. The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: NONE. 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 address(es) 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: 8/31/2026 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Robert Hingston, Deputy Clerk, 425 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801 (Court Seal)

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 October 9th, 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. #0395 Antonio Jones #0402 Luz Mendez #0532 Shante Rouse . Run dates 9/23/2026 and 9/30/2026.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage unit contents will be sold via online public auction to satisfy a lien on , 10/13/2026 at 5 p.m. Units G1 and O28, BWR Logistics Inc., is located at 1255 LaQuinta Dr. Suite 220 Orlando, FL 32809. The auction will take place online at www.storagetreasures.com.

IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: BADRINATH BONGU, Petitioner/Husband, and MITHILA RAO VELISHALA,Respondent/Wife. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: MITHILA RAO VELISHALA 6743 Sparrow Hawk Drive West Palm Beach, Florida 33412 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you

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Legal, Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 9TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA. PROBATE DIVISION Case No. 2026-CP-000259. IN RE: ESTATE OF KAREN LOUISE WOLF, a/k/a KAREN WOLF, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS (summary administration) TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of KAREN LOUISE WOLF a/k/a KAREN WOLF, deceased, Case Number 2026-CP-002978-O; by the Circuit Court for Orange County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 425 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801; that the decedent’s date of death was April 20, 2026; that the total value of the estate is $25,000.00 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: Name, Address: DAVID WOLF, 8918 Hinton Avenue Sparrows Point, Maryland 21219 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, 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: September 16, 2026. Attorney for Person Giving Notice: /s/ Steven C. Allender, Attorney for Petitioner, 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. Person Giving Notice: /s/ David Wolf, 8918 Hinton Avenue, Sparrows Point, Maryland 21219. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY IN THE INTEREST OF: F.W.R. DOB: 4/26/2023, MINOR CHILD CASE NO. DP24-090 DIVISION: 3 NOTICE OF ACTION TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: SANFIORENZO NELSON RAMIREZ,, Address unknown YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has filed a Petition to terminate your parental rights and permanently commit the following child for adoption: F.W.R. born on 4/26/2023. You are hereby commanded to appear on October 5, 2026, at 9:45 AM before the Honorable Alicia L. Latimore, Judge of the Circuit Court, in Courtroom 5 at the Orange Courthouse, Thomas S. Kirk Justice Center 2000 East Michigan Street Courtroom 5 Orlando, FL 32806, for an ADVISORY HEARING. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THIS CHILD (OR CHILDREN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD OR CHILDREN NAMED IN THIS NOTICE.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration, at 425 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801, telephone (407) 836-2303, not later than (7) days prior to the proceeding. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call 1-800-955-8771. WITNESS, my hand as Clerk of said Court and the Seal thereof, this 25th day of August, 2026. This summons has been issued at the request of: Marissa Morales, Esquire. Florida Bar Number: 1064978 marissa. morales@myflfamilies.com CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Department of Children and Families Children’s Legal Services 400 W. Robinson Street, S912 Orlando, FL 32801 By: /s/ Deputy Clerk (Court Seal) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA. CASE NO: 2026-DP-011 (7), IN THE INTEREST OF J.B. DOB: 12/6/2013, MINOR CHILD. NOTICE OF ACTION, TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: Jahaziel Berroa Inirio, Address unknown. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has filed a Petition to terminate your parental rights and permanently commit the above referenced child(ren) for adoption. You are hereby commanded to appear on November 10, 2026, at 9:30 AM before the Honorable Heather Pinder Rodriguez at the Thomas S. Kirk Justice Center located at 2000 East Michigan Street Orlando, Fl 32806, for an ADVISORY HEARING. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THIS CHILD (OR CHILDREN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD OR CHILDREN NAMED IN THIS NOTICE. WITNESS my hand and seal of this Court at Orlando, Orange County, Florida this 10th day of September, 2026. CLERK OF COURT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk. (Court Seal) This summons has been issued at the request of: Christina Stewart, Esquire; FBN: 1033034 Children’s Legal Services, Christina.Stewart2@myflfamilies.com. Clerk of the Circuit Court, by: /s/ Deputy Clerk (Court Seal). IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, CASE NO.: DP25-238 IN THE INTEREST OF A.K.G. DOB: 8/19/2025, MINOR CHILD, NOTICE OF ACTION TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS To: JASMIN GURULE, Address unknown. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has filed a petition to terminate your parental rights and permanently commit the above referenced child for adoption. You are hereby commanded to appear on November 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM before the Honorable Reginald Whitehead at the Thomas S. Kirk Justice Center, 2000 East Michigan Street Orlando, Florida 32806, for an ADVISORY HEARING. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THIS CHILD (OR CHILDREN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD OR CHILDREN

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NAMED IN THIS NOTICE. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact ADA Coordinator, Human Resources, Orange County Courthouse, 425 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 510, Orlando, Florida, (407) 836-2303 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately on receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. WITNESS, my hand as Clerk of said Court and the Seal thereof, this 9th day of September, 2026. This Notice of Action has been issued at the request of: Barbara Dirienzo, Esquire FBN: 902500 Barbara.Dirienzo@myflfamilies.com Children’s Legal Services Children’s Legal Services. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Deputy Clerk. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION: 41 CASE NO.: 2025-DP-25. IN THE INTEREST OF: S. L. DOB: 02/01/2025 Minor Child. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS. TO: CHRISTOPHER RYAN DUNGAN, Unknown Address. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has filed a Petition to terminate your parental rights and permanently commit the above-referenced child; you are to appear on November 5, 2026 at 2:30 P.M., before the Honorable Judge Tom Young, Juvenile Division, Courtroom 4C, at the Osceola County Courthouse at 2 Courthouse Square, Kissimmee, FL 34741, for an ADVISORY HEARING. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THIS CHILD. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS TO THE CHILD(REN) WHOSE INITIALS APPEAR ABOVE. “Pursuant to Sections 39.802(4)(d) and 63.082(6)(g), Florida Statutes, you are hereby informed of the availability of private placement with an adoption entity, as defined in Section 63.032(3), Florida Statutes.” WITNESS my hand as the Clerk of said Court and the Seal, this 14th day of September, 2026. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (Court Seal) By: /s/ Deputy Clerk. 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, FL 32801 (Wednesday October 14, 2026 9:30am) 2037-Steve Paul Joseph, 2053-gregory brian long, 2107-William V Stachelski, 2127-Nelson Succes, 2127- Pharaohs Cuts LLC, 2177-Samantha DelGrosso, 2186-Kevin Lesser, 2251-Shiana Copeland, 2276-Kechardae Callins, 2278-Jeffrey Turner Jr, 2347-Eddie Marrero, 2357-Roland Simmons, 2359-Ernante Racine, 3016-Tonnia Yvonne

Bennett, 3016-Amelia Court, 3025-Iris Wimbush, 3038-Iris Wimbush, 3049-Chajwana Roman, 3085-Anthony Fulladosa, 3106-Pamela Joseph, 3181-Michael Ortiz, 3205-Jordan Nevilus, 3331-Thaddeaus Campbell 300 W Oak Ridge Rd Orlando, FL 32809 (Wednesday October 14, 2026 11:30am) 2014-Jose hernandez colon, 2083-Tracy Lynn Eastridge, 3036-Shaolin Vargas, 3048-Oliver Bristol 15610 Sweet Grove Lane, Winter Garden, FL 34787 (October 14, 2026 2:30pm) 1024- Lorena Welch, 1052, Robert Davis, 1071-David Schemel, 2061-Lauren Cantor, 2190-Sylvana Stephen, 2203-Keisha Delpeshe, 2237-Davis R Ramer, 3097-Humberto Liriano, 3114-Sylvana Stephen, 3214-Lindsey Bland. Notice of Public Auction for monies due on storage units located at U-Haul company facilities. Storage locations are listed below. All goods are household contents or miscellaneous and recovered goods. All auctions are hold to satisfy owner’s lien for rent and fees in accordance with Florida Statutes, Self-Storage Act, Sections 83.806 and 83.807. The auction will start at 8:00 a.m. on October 7th, 2026 and will continue until all locations are done. Auctions will be held online: www.storagetreasures. com. U-Haul Moving & Storage at Maitland Blvd, 7803 N Orange Blossom Trl Orlando, FL 32810; D15 ISAIAH MEREDITH $655.60, L75 john thompson $634.85, C66 PATTY KING $571.70, C11 LARRY BURTON $407.80, 1013 Melissa Clarke $799.80, B72 Vanesha Brown $580.70, L68 Howard Christian $334.85, B35 Dawn Hebbert $388.70, A25 Araby English $368.70, F10 MOUSHAUMI ROBINSON $435.60, 0359 Jayce Thompson $914.50, U106 BRENDA WARLEY $184.85, B06 katia colon $459.80 1098 JAMES WILLIAMS $619.85, O122 KRYSTLE WHILEY $892.50, A42 Kalin Mahon $519.80, C20 TAMEICA Wright $544.85, L46 ESMERALDA HAWKINS $679.80, D06 CEDRIC MILLER $799.50 U-Haul Moving & Storage of Apopka; 1221 E Semoran Blvd Apopka, FL 32703; 1214 TEDDY VOLCY $1,057.60, 1042 MANUEL CARBAJAL $799.85, 1316 Anthony Jackson $1,579.75, 1321 Lashanne Edwards $865.70 U-Haul Moving & Storage of Altamonte Springs, 598 W SR 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714; C120 TOCCARA BENNETT $1,023.60, C140 aquaysha barnes $965.50, B137 JOHN MONTGOMERY $939.80, A106 Ricky Molina $739.85, C127 DEON JOHNSON $724.80, B114 ANGELICA ROWE $754.85 U-Haul Moving & Storage at Semoran Blvd, 2055 State Rd 436 Winter Park, FL 32792; 1244 Paul Griffin $439.85, 1254 JAMES MOORE $478.85, 1194 DEBRA ROMANO $854.80, 2504 DELVISIS Vega $439.80, 1223 Jacquelyn Davis $1,299.75, 2512 EDIL MALDONADO SANOGUET $349.85, 1173 SANDERS JONES $664.85, 2351 Celeste Claywell $349.85, 1226 Jacquelyn Davis $1,089.75, 1104 Pamela BROWN $734.50, 1010 Jacquelyn Davis $1,279.75 U-Haul Moving & Storage of Longwood; 650 N Ronald Reagan Blvd Longwood, FL 32750; B087 John Bram $579.75, B004 Marek Stasik $724.85, B078 Melvin Shannon $229.85, E012 LINDA JOSEPH $499.50, D014 PEARL STEPHENS $1,124.75, A081 Melonee Harrison $403.70, E067 ANTONIO RUANO $409.85 U-Haul Moving & Storage at Lake Mary Blvd; 3851 S Orlando Dr. Sanford, FL 32773; 2029 Domonique Tennant $304.85, 5056 KENDRA HUNT $619.85, 2740 Sean Cotto $304.85, 1150 Mark Steger $655.70, 1228 Cassandra Knight $239.90, 1203 JAQUAISHA MITCHELL $659.80, 2045

William Wright Jr $253.80, 2562 Teresa SWIFT $328.70, 1232 MONTARI LEONARD $399.80 U-Haul Moving & Storage of Sanford; 3101 S Orlando Dr Sanford, FL 32773; 1983 Phillip Stallworth $424.80, 1264 TOMEKI LONG $664.80, 1892 nidza ortiz $694.85, 1520 WALTON FRANCIS $514.85, 1411 Jennifer Dickerson $344.80, 0013 PRECIOUS BROWN $514.75, 1530 CHERIE HOYT $664.80, 1971 Chris Rubiera $664.80, 0107 twashcha mcknight $499.85, 1961 HERLANDE DEJEAN $370.70, 1760 Samuel Bengochea $274.85, 1390 Tiffany Diaz $904.80, 0166 La Shay Brown $676.60, 1280 darious session $814.75, 1125 Sonja Pickett $344.80, 1777 Steven Baez $429.80, 1702 Jonathan CORREA $514.75, 1070 Burgandy Hayden $514.85, 0168 Michael CHARRON $789.75, 1939 Kennedy Cummings $739.75, 1312 ARTISHA BLANTON $334.85, 1242 Jonathan Young $1,198.30, 0117 Gregory ANDERSON $499.85, 1964 OSHEA ABNEY $514.85 U-Haul Moving & Storage of Sanford on Rinehart Rd; 1811 Rinehart Rd Sanford, FL 32771; 3117 Mystery Room $619.80, 3121 Sarah Ammon $654.75, 2040 NICOLE WATKINS $1,319.60, 2170 Mystery Room $1,129.70, 3043 BYRON Scott $679.85, 3109 RIchard Ditucci $779.80, 3092 Madison Wheeler $604.85, 3058 Mystery room $249.90, 3054 Stephen Harvey $1,079.75, 2168 Mystery Room $1,129.70, 2103 Mystery Room $779.80, 3138 Mystery Room $959.80. 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 10/16/2026 8:00am: 428 Linda Silva, 550 Glap Metal, 241 Marlyn McNair, 231 Richard Biggs, 287 Lynnette Rodriguez, 282 Richard Jairam, 883 Amelia pride envy tattos, 726 Noelia Colon, 442 Carlos Figueroa, 837 Ruben Torres Barajas. U-Haul Ctr 7800 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando Fl. 32822 10/16/2026 8:00am: 1088 Shahriyar Shad Mowlavie, 3345 Deborah Graham, 3259 Charl Daniels, 1390 Israel Costas, 2059 Soloman King, 3108 Latanya Keneard, 3230 Joseph Abreu, 2456 Jasmyne Stringer, 2092 Gerardo Barrantes, 3010-62 Malik Senior, 3057 Tamika Richards, 1369 Anilec Silva, 3325 Marc Franco, 3065 Norman Bartrum, 2029 Raymond Cole, 1163 John King, 3336 Sonia Ocasio, 1264 Assured Logistics enterp, 1061 Nathanial Goodwin. U-Haul Ctr. 2400 Orange ave Orlando Fl. 32807 10/16/2026 8:00am: 1001 Owen Brown, 1838 Natalia McKinley, 1505 Bryan York, 2012 Tiffany Postell, 2403 Erica Lanier, 1531 Leslie Shoshan, 1522 Frank Jackson, 1828 Tara Dunn, 1822 Adam Steventon, 1164 Zoraida Salvat, 1037 Lorca Morales. U-Haul Ctr. 4001 E. Colonial Dr. Orlando Fl. 32803 10/16/2026 8:00am: D218 Kimberly Echlos. U-Haul Ctr. 508 N. Goldenrod Rd. Orlando Fl. 32807 10/16/2026 8:00am: 105 Josue Zambrana, 204 James Evans, 328 Frantzie-Jones, 721 Tyrone Mack, 236 Cheeleela Sanders, 339 Alexis Serrano Ortiz, 301 Selina Richardson, 218 Jacob Harwell, 536 Samuel Redding. U-Haul Ctr 13301 S. Orange Blossom Trl. Orlando Fl. 32837 10/16/2026 8:00am: 3226 Christian

Maldonado, 1511 Edison Oliveros Chichilla, 3415 Jose Rosa, 1611 Rafael Lacruz Betacourt, 2107 Albert Hernandez Chacin, 1501 Erick Tagliafico Mora, 1612 Maria LaCruz, 1503 Maria LaCruz, 3626 Jason Cintron, 2147 Jennifer Avery, 2067 Jessica Pendergast. U-Haul Ctr. 3830 S. Goldenrod Rd. Orlando Fl. 32822 10/16/2026 8:00am: 3021 Terrelle Donaldson, 2151 Shanairj Mckenzie, 2247 Gabriela Casillas Gonzalez, 2160 Sheana Lawrence, 3013 Mercy Campos, 2006 Jamelia Jarrells, 3033 Nitza Rosado. U-Haul Ctr. 2629 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee Fl. 34744 10/16/2026 8:00am: 3308 Cynthia Watson, 1127 Hector Morejon, 3365 Crystalann Villaverde, 2312 Diandre Huggins, 2106 Edwin Villegas, 3231 Joseph Manley, 3057 Francisco Sanchez Ramirez, 2432 Shciara McMillon, 3251 Nancy Yasmine Galvan, 2394 Christopher Giella, 3149 Carmen Plaza, 3094 Edgar Correa Figueroa, 3179 Charm Baxter, 2148 Brian Ruiz, 2251 Michael Gleaton. U-Haul Ctr. 11815 E. Colonial Dr. Orlando Fl. 32826 10/16/2026 8:00am: 1600 Michelle Duree, 1005 James Colon, 1516 Shaterica Vaughn, 1240 Jasen Weitekamp. 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 CONTINUOUSLY. 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 10/06/2026: A0083 Barbara Todd U-Haul Moving and Storage at Kirkman Road, 600 S. Kirkman Rd. Orlando, Fl 32811 10/06/2026: 3059 Victoria ONeil, 6064 Augusto Ortiz, 4028 Jakata Burnett, 1080 Derek Lacorse, 2000 Erika Grays, 2085 Angela Privette, 6035 Herbert Smith, 4037 James Joseph, 5015 Cristiano Lamanna, 2012 Nikrya Calloway, 1008 Sheneka Engram, 4049 Milena Araujo, 3041 Jerry Stewart, 2046 Lois Hill, 8010 Milton Williams, 1045 Keith Boyles, 1094 Marlon Richardson, 6061 Arvilla Blake, 1087 Angel Burks, 5031 Renan Martins, 6005 Marie Desir, 6067 Colin Hazelton, 8019 Karl Johnson U-Haul Moving and Storage of Clermont, 13650 Granville Ave. Clermont, Fl 34711 10/06/2026: 2079 Lenita Thompson, 2113 Brittany Kowske, 2105 Brian Garner, 2118 Moldavia Mcalpine, 2020 Marisol Rivera U-Haul Moving and Storage of Ocoee, 11410 W. Colonial Dr. Ocoee, Fl 34761 10/06/2026: 1573-1577 Damon Ferguson, 1633 Sylvestor Render, 1107 Anthony Randle, 1728 Wellington Lopes, 1559 Stephen Sedgwick, 1640 Nikki Sloan, 1529 Erik Dubarry, 2466 Elise Pinero, 1316 Andrea Borges, 1201 Juan Breedlove, 3102 Jessica Allen, 2370 Stephen Sedgwick, 2524 Nubia Cadogan U-Haul Moving and Storage of Four Corners, 8546 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy. Kissimmee, Fl 34747 10/06/2026: 1506 Kelly Faulkner, 2336 Milagros Vega, 2170 Nancy Hernandez, 2269 Sheretha Burns, 1786 Rajen Girault, 2397 Amy Donoho, 1863 Anita Maldonado. 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 October 9th, 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. Unit # A178 Katishalian Ramos Unit # A253 Hannah Perfect Unit # C111 Nydia Vazquez Unit # F191 Tina Fuller. Run dates 9/23/2026 and 9/30/2026 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 October 9, 2026, at the location indicated: Store 1333: 13125 S. John Young Pkwy, Orlando FL. 32837, 407.516.7005 @ 10:00 AM: John Taylor-boxes,Moises Rodriguez-home items,Destiny King-household items. Store 7143: 6035 Sand Lake Vista Dr, Orlando, FL 32819, 407.337.6665 @ 10:15 AM : Nicholas Carroll- tv tv stand mattresses King size boxes; ADRIENNE GARRETT- Boxes, Xmas supplies,winter clothes; Guotai Xuboxes trade show displays; Alessandro Magnoni- Lego,bed,nightdesk,shelves Store 1335: 1101 Marshall Farms Rd Ocoee Fl 34761 (407) 516-7221) @ 10:30 AM: Leigh West-Household items. : Yandia Alexis- household items. Store 1334: 5603 Metrowest Blvd Orlando Fl 32811. (407) 516-7751) @ 10:45 AM : Fernando Rodrigues Sales - tools, construction material, furniture, bikes, appliances; Pierre Bienaime - furniture, bed , couch; Edner Carlos Bastos - boxes, tools. Store 3024: 11955 S Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando Fl 32837. 407.826.0024 407-734-1315@ 11:00 AM :AM: Skarlett Rangel Marquez – Vending machines, totes,/boxes, tools. Fernando Villa – furniture, guitar, chairs, bed frame, tools, mattress, table, step ladder. Store 3378: 475 Celebration Pl, Celebration FL 34747, 321.939.3752 @ 11:15 AM: Othmar Castillo- paintings/wall art Store 8931: 3280 Vineland Rd, Kissimmee FL 34746, 407.720.7424 @ 11:30 AM: Diogo Fernandes Tools, Eduan Soro Good condition, Manuel Sanchez My apartment essentials (beds, TVs, furniture), tina Belotti Clothes shoes furniture home decor jewelry and some personal items, Rodrigo Branco Carpets, Maudnel Hunt Furniture Boxes, Maudnel Hunt Furniture Store 3502: 1236 S Vineland Rd, Winter Garden Fl 34787, 407.794.6460 @11:45 AM : Chiekwe Mwokoji- scaffolding, shovels, saws; matthew hansin- furniture, shelving, random stuff; Sofia CartuscielloFurniture and clothing bins Store 8136: 3501 S. Orange Blossom Trail Orlando FL 32839, 407.488.9093 @ 12:15 PM:Omar Magnesh-Table,Tv,chair:Dieunna Geffrard –Clothes,Shoes,Totes,Bags:Leandrea Redding-Clothes ,shoes,Table,Chairs,Personal Items,Household items;Alessio Calabro-Furniture,Dressor,TABLES,Chairs Store 7420: 800 Beard Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787, 407.551.6985 @ 12:30 PM : Ingrid Cheesborough: Household Itemskathleen burdek: Furniture, boxes- Ingrid Cheesborough: Furniture, household goods, clothing- Tiffani Galvan: furniture, household items. Store 7557: 11920 W Colonial Dr Ste 10, Ocoee, FL 34761,

407-794-6970 @ 12:45 PM : Denette Boucoume- household items. Gerry Lawrence- household items. Lenn Bellfurniture. Store 8778: 3820 S Orange Ave Orlando FL 32806, 321.270.3440 @ 1:00 PM Jermanie Thomas Clothes, tv / Osvaldo Exposito storing boxes of clothes , tools. Store 4107: 9080 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee Fl 34747, 407.238.1799 @ 1:15 PM: Vickie Yancey Furniture Boxes Store 4217: 5698 S Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, Fl 32839, 407-930-4463 @1:45 PM : Warren Scanlan bed tv game electric scooters clothes, Marcanos Group LLC Frederick MARCANO Machines,- Kaliea Abraham desk and chairs-, Luis SotoGarcia Furniture, -Johann Antoine Household Goods/Furniture, -JACK DIXON Un-installed kitchen cabinets,Adolfo Vazquez Olmos Mister machine, -Sharveay Moore bed, tvs, boxes, couch, -Genita Bell Household items, -Marie Alvarez Household items Store 1317: 5592 L B McLeod Rd Orlando FL 32811. (407) 720-2832) @ 2:00 PM: Cesar Carrero// boxes, clothes. Store 6454: 2312 S. Division Ave. Orlando, FL 32805, 689-303-3205 @ 2:15 PM: Yoshua Velez; home goods. Store 6667: 910 Citrus Grove Rd Minneola, FL 34715 (352) 415-2585 @ 2:45 PM: Andrea Lombardi Furniture, Household Goods. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. 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 October 9th, 2026 at 10:00 am for units located at: Compass Self Storage 800 Greenway Professional Ct. Orlando, FL 32824 Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes and appliances. 1609 – Hector Santiago 2011 – Gracia Oviedo Graterol 2104 – Gabriel Garcia. Run dates 9/23/2026 and 9/30/2026. Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on www. storagetreasures.com ending on October 9th, 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. #1113 Ahitsha Ortiz #1229 William Craddock #1230 William Craddock #1335 Therese Tucker #1342 Luis Gonzalez #1700 Ana Solar #2004 Bartt Sanford #2350 Corey Traxler #2527 Susan Shepard. Run dates 9/23/2026 and 9/30/2026.

Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on www.storagetreasures.com ending on October 9th, 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. 1049 – Brianna Gatewood 2182- Beverly Gutierrez 2259 – Takisha Sanon 3169 – Stephanie Adkins 3147 – Laura Vick 3132 – Genese Santaliz Rivera. Run dates 9/23/2026 and 9/30/2026. 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: October 14th, 2026, 9:30am Mindful Storage facility: 900 Cypress Pkwy. Kissimmee, FL 34759 (321) 732-6032 The personal goods stored therein by the following: following: #A118-Furniture #B118- Boxes, #C148-Furniture, #1106-Boxes, #1043-Households, #1052-Boxes, #1074- Furniture, #1013-Boxes, #1026-Households, #1034-Furniture, #1036-Furniture, #K219-Boxes, #I214-Furniture, #2214-Boxes, #G225-Boxes, #2151-Furniture, #2020-Households. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Mindful Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Site #3102, 2650 w 25th St. Sanford, FL 32771 on 10/06/2026 @ 12:00 pm Gregory Pritchett: Household good, tools, artwork Erikah Augustin: TV, household goods Isaiah Smith: Fish tank, suitcase, clothing Kemary Webb: Mattress, bed frame Taj Nahal: Household goods, poster. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: #5191 @ 750 Orange Ave, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 (407) 907-6680. October 6th, 2026 at 12:00 PM Extra Space Storage. Teresa Barr: Boxes, Household Goods. Mady Fowler: Fishing Poles, Tools, Boxes, Electronics. The auction will be listed and advertised on

www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Site #7058, 1451 Rinehart Rd, Sanford, FL 32771 on 10/06/2026 @ 12:00 pm: Chanel Perez : furniture, household . Armando Esteban Chi: mattress, boxes, outdoor items. Craig Miller : kids clothes, 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 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, 10/06/2026, @ 12:00 pm: Charles Richardson: Boxes, Bins. 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 TO THE PUBLIC: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a formal and unequivocal rescission of the marriage license between Gil Antonio Rodriguez and Heather Marie Vai, subscribed and sworn on August 9, 2021, Application # MLO-01-0005564, recorded in Orange County, Florida, is hereby declared null and void under Statutory Law, effective August 17, 2026. Effective immediately upon said rescission, the license is hereby decreed and declared under Common Law and the eternal decrees of THE TRIUNE YHWH, existing solely under divine ordinance and natural justice. The lawful maxim ‘Notice to the principal is notice to the agent’ is hereby invoked and fulfilled in full. Consequently, no earthly court, legislative body, or Bar Association holds any jurisdiction, authority, or standing over this holy matrimony, which is now placed irrevocably outside the jurisdiction of any state, federal, or municipal court. Any violation of these Inherent and Unalienable Rights shall incur liquidated damages of $300,000.00 USD per occurrence. This notice is self-effectuating, requires no approval or further processing, and is binding upon all parties forthwith.

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Legal, Public Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Management, LLC #0695 - 4554 Hoffner Ave Orlando, FL 32812 to satisfy a lien on October 6 ,2026 at approx. 10:30am at www.storagetreasures.com: Constance Delrie Tarver Green, Andre Pinkard, Lidell Frison, Jennifer M Houston, Michael Rivera, Mark Dezmal, Megan Patterson, Keijuan Rolle, Marria A Goff, Logan Frazier, Jairzinho Marten NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner CubeSmart # 5341 – 2310 W Carroll St, Kissimmee, FL 34741 to satisfy a lien on October 6 ,2026 at approx. 11:00am at www.storagetreasures.com: Keara Harris, Juan Torres, Kira Sabrina Toussaint, Nanxyn Sola, Ronak Patel, Sasha Ogden, Angel Luis Ramos Garcia, Liza Guasp, Turan Burnett, Rick Eugene Hammersmith, Iris T Romero NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner CubeSmart # 5695 – 1159 Tomyn Blvd Winter Garden, FL 34787 to satisfy a lien on October 6,2026 at approx. 1:00pm at www.storagetreasures.com: Brunno Aquarone De Olivera, Kristin Clark, Lydia Lurena Hair Crayton, Charles Egan NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Management, LLC #0671 – 100 Mercantile Ct. Ocoee, FL 34761 to satisfy a lien on October 7,2026 at approx. 10:30am at www. storagetreasures.com: Delicia Antoinette Thurston, Fredricka Addison, HARVEST INTERNATIONAL (Ron), Richard Baker, Karen Campos Sieza, Emmerson Juste, Mariana Rodriguez, Francesco Carnevale NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Management, LLC #0693 - 1015 N. Apopka Vineland Rd. Orlando, FL 32818 to satisfy a lien on October 7,2026 at approx. 11:00am at www.storagetreasures. com: Louise Horice, Rhunard E Jenkins, Melissa George, Paulette Rhodes, German German, Cynthia Bencz, Sherelle Gipson, Lathon Wider, Clifford Joseph, Shanique Mitchell, Jacqueline Rucker, Sherrl Stewart, S L Stewart NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Management, LLC # 0420 –5301 N. Pine Hills Road, Orlando Fl 32808 to satisfy a lien on October 7,2026 at approx. 11:30am at www.storagetreasures.com: Barrington Robinson, Toshiba Smith, Jairo Olton, daai’asia wright,Patricia Willis,shaquille pant, Jerome Horace,essica Jones,Tersie Vonkishirst Honor, GLADYS FOSTER,Tiffany Baker,Samantha Jenkins NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Management, LLC #430 - 7400 West Colonial Dr, Orlando Fl 32818 to satisfy a lien on October 7,2026 at approx. 12:00pm at www.storagetreasures.com:

Gleen Ranse Kee, Harris Rudolph Jr, Rudolph Harris Jr, Regina Lashawn Jackson, Treavin Herman, Kendall Nichelle Jamerson, Marvin James Washington Jr, Latoya Monique Dawkins, Vannessa Madera NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner CubeSmart # 5508 – 1851 West Landstreet Rd Orlando, FL 32809 satisfy a lien on October 7,2026 at approx. 12:30pm at www. storagetreasures.com: Bernard Mathurin, Robert Sanchez, Neixael Carolina Lamkin Monteverde, Abigail Marie Vasquez. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner CubeSmart # 6698 – 45630 US Hwy 27 Davenport, FL 33897 satisfy a lien on October 7,2026 at approx. 12:30pm at www. storagetreasures.com: Tasheika Sparks, Heather Fellin, Senica Alexander, Natasha Beaudry, Nickey Dorne, Marolene Best, Jirelys Perez NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner CubeSmart # 5868 – 4752 Conroy Storage Lane, Orlando, FL 32835 to satisfy a lien on October 8,2026 at approx. 10:30am at www.storagetreasures.com: Marsia Moon, Alfredia Lasha Siplen, Jeff Nezius, Jose Martinez, Laura espinosa, Jimmie Robinson, Ever Portalatin, Naeem Devon Shabazz Darwin, Taiama Do Evangelio Ferreira, Rafael Santos, Leandro Santos Diolindo, Jocelyn Bellas, Tonan Ferrell, Eduardo Colon NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner CubeSmart # 5962 – 49671 Hwy 27 Davenport, FL 33897 to satisfy a lien on October 8,2026 at approx. 11:30am at www.storagetreasures.com: Kinney Mcgraw, Joseph Theodore Hamelberg, Nico Stringfellow, Farina Sharie Anne, Nicole Hindle, Carlos Eduardo Souza Santos, Kentra Porte, Kandis Frederick. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage Cube contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart Asset Management, LLC as Agent for Owner CubeSmart # 5961 – 1540 Sullivan Rd., Davenport, FL 33896 to satisfy a lien on October 8,2026 at approx. 12:00pm at www.storagetreasures.com: David Miller, Pedro Vicente Jr. Quijije, Corinne Cordon, David Murgolo, Kaitlynn Zettles. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage unit contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold (for certified funds only) by Monster Self Storage, 4989 N. Tanner Road, Orlando FL 32826 to satisfy a lien on Wednesday October 14th, 2026 at approx. 10:00 am at www.storageauctions.com: Jonathan Horgan (Household Goods and Seasonal Decorations) NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage unit contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold (for certified funds only) by Your Storage Units Kissimmee, 2965 N. Orange Blossom Trail, Kissimmee, FL 34744 to satisfy a lien on October

14th, 2026 at approx. 10:00am at www. storageauctions.com: Mathew Bloomer (totes, Dryer, chairs ,kids, toys ,table ), Kevin Gonzales (flat screen tv ,air fryer ,night stand ,2 fans) Bryan Grisales (tools ,equipment, ladders, boxes ,shelving rack), Latoya Andrews (bags, boxes, shoes, clothing, , bags,) Patrick Kelly (bags, clothing,) Unify Automation Inc(boxes, totes, hand truck, metal shelves, table, wooden accessories,) NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage unit contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold (for certified funds only) by Your Storage Units 2400 Wiggins Road Apopka, FL 32703 to satisfy a lien on October 14th, 2026, at approx. 10:00am at www.storageauctions.com: Connor O’ Hanlon, Eric Z Givens, Eric Givens, Tiffany Bishop, Donald McHaffie NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage unit contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold (for certified funds only) by Your Storage Units St. Cloud 2335 Old Canoe Creek Rd, St Cloud FL 34772 to satisfy a lien on October 14th, 2026 at approx. 10:00am at www.storageauctions. com: Gary Nations, Household items; Victoria Willis, Household items; Brian Neal, Household items. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Self-storage unit contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold (for certified funds only) by Your Storage Units Kissimmee South 3290 Pleasant Hill Road, Kissimmee Fl 34746 to satisfy a lien on October 14th, 2026 at approx 10:00am at www.storageauctions. com: Desiree Parra, Bryan Mcmillan, Angelina Ana Williams, Seth Vazquez, Marquita Lynette Jones, Marquita Lynette Jones

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Employment HPP Property Services LLC d/b/a Lemonjuice Capital Solutions seeks a Title Department Manager to prepare detailed budgets and financial reports for properties. Direct & coordinate the activities of staff & contract personnel & evaluate their performance. Act as liaison between on-site managers or owners. Maintain records of sales, rental or usage activity, maintenance & operating costs, or property availability. Meet with boards of directors & committees to discuss & resolve legal & environmental issues or disputes between owners. Drive Operational Goals & Strategy. Supervise 7 contract workers. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in any field (U.S. equivalent acceptable) plus 2 yrs. of exp. analyzing legal real estate documents; title research; preparing regulated documents & ensuring Regulatory Compliance; monitoring & controling the direction, allocation, & usage of its internal resources, assisting in setting up the procedures, policies, & other means; assisit in completing title work regarding all reimagination properties; risk assessment & mitigation strategies during the due diligence process and completion of closing coordination. Will report to main office in Orlando, Florida and will work from various other unanticipated locations. Submit resume to: Elizabeth D’Ambro, Sr. Vice Pres. Human Resources, 7380 W. Sand Lake Rd., Ste. 130, Orlando, FL 32819. MARKETING ANALYST Murtaz Law seeks Marketing Analyst in Orlando, FL. Mkt research/comp. analysis; analyze cust./ mkt data; eval. digital mktg; prep reports & mkt insights. Bach. in Mktg/Comm/ Adv. + 2 yrs exp. Portuguese req. Send CV to admin@murtazlaw.com The University of Central Florida, in Orlando, Florida is seeking a Research Technology Engineer II for the Department of Office of Research. Duties and responsibilities will support research faculty, post-docs, and graduate students in running workloads in on-premise HPC environments, national research computing grids, and cloud environments, leveraging high-speed research networks; enabling large-scale data transfers; and supporting machine learning and AI workloads. The goal is to advance UCF researchers’ science by providing tools and services, such as high-throughput computing, cloud computing, research data processing, and research storage. Remote work/telecommuting is permitted. Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, or electrical engineering and 4 years of professional work experience required in each of the following: conducting research; supporting faculty and graduate students; teaching or training; and hands-on experience in HPC or parallel computing systems. Demonstrated experience in python, R and MATLAB, and developing AI algorithms. The required experience could have been obtained during graduate studies. For more information about the position, including instructions on how to apply, please visit us on-line at https://jobs. ucf.edu/jobs/search and reference job opening ID: R113919.

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